{"id":3529,"date":"2024-01-05T21:00:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T21:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/?p=3529"},"modified":"2024-01-05T21:10:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T21:10:28","slug":"spring-2024-winter-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/spring-2024-winter-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 2024 &#8211; Winter Break"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>COMMUNITY REMINDERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<h3><em><strong>Upper Level Add\/Drop and Waitlist Process &#8211; January 8-19, 2024<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The registration process will reopen for add\/drop on January 8, 2024. Waitlists\u00a0are maintained for select courses (writing seminars, professional skills courses except for internal clinics, and courses that were full at the end of Priority Registration). Waitlist registration will coincide with the add\/drop period which also begins on January 8, 2024 at noon and ends on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 12PM.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>From 12 Noon on January 8 to 9 AM on January 17 \u2013 you have 24 hours to take action<\/li>\n<li>From 9 AM on January 17, you have a maximum of 12 hours to take action<\/li>\n<li>Please note: Add\/Drop ends at 12:00 PM on Friday, January 19,\u00a0\u00a0so if you are notified after 12:01 AM on January 19, you must take action before the deadline (which will be less than 12 hours)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, check out our\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/resources\/student-services\/course-registration\/frequently-asked-questions-about-course-registration\/\">Registration FAQs<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section-1\"><em><strong>Academic Advising Virtual Help Desk:\u00a0 January 9th &#8211; 11th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>As add\/drop for the Spring semester approaches, we will host Academic Advising Virtual Help Desks. We encourage you to drop in should you have any questions or concerns regarding your schedule, course planning, or any related matters. Students will be brought into the Zoom Room one at a time so we can address your questions and concerns. The schedule is below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, January 9th from 12-2 pm<\/strong> (Zoom Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/92350868535\">https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/92350868535<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><b>Wednesday, January 10th from 12-2 pm<\/b> (Zoom Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/92350868535\">https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/92350868535<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, January 10th from 7:30 &#8211; 9:30 pm<\/strong> (Zoom Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/93731398515\">https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/93731398515<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, January 11th from 7:30 &#8211; 9:30 pm<\/strong> (Zoom Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/93731398515\">https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/93731398515<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em><strong>Grade Roll Dates (Dates When Fall 2023 Grades Will Become Visible)<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Grades for <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">graduating students<\/span> will be rolled on Tuesday, January 16th at 12PM. Grades for all other students will be rolled on Friday, January 19th at 12PM. Please do not reach out to your professors about exams until grades are posted. The process to roll grades can take up to 30 minutes to complete &#8211; please be patient.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Academic Calendar &#8211; Spring 2024<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The law school academic calendar can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/academics\/academic-calendar\/\">here<\/a> (please note this is different from the undergraduate calendar and some notifications from the university do not apply to the law school). <strong>Spring classes begin on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Temple Law Current Student Housing Survey: Help the next class of Temple Law 1Ls find their new Philadelphia home!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veryapt.com\/survey\/8695ee02-1d1f-41e4-b128-a9336d010ab9\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3454 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Housing-Survey-2023-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Housing-Survey-2023-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Housing-Survey-2023-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Housing-Survey-2023-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Housing-Survey-2023-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Housing-Survey-2023.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_x_elementToProof x_ContentPasted0\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof elementToProof\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof elementToProof\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof ContentPasted1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof ContentPasted1\">\n<div class=\"elementToProof ContentPasted1\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>UPCOMING EVENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><em>Center for Compliance and Ethics: <span style=\"font-size: 18.72px;\">Lecture<\/span>\u00a0with Professor Paolo Butturini &#8211; Tuesday, January 16th at 12 PM in K1C<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Compliance_flyer2024_v2-002.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3537\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Compliance_flyer2024_v2-002-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Compliance_flyer2024_v2-002-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Compliance_flyer2024_v2-002-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Compliance_flyer2024_v2-002-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Compliance_flyer2024_v2-002-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Compliance_flyer2024_v2-002-1583x2048.png 1583w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>WRITING COMPETITIONS, CONTESTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND TOURNAMENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Looking for more information on available scholarships, writing competitions, contests, and tournaments? Check out our <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Student Post Scholarship Page<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">! If you&#8217;d like to explore opportunities that are currently accepting applications or submissions, you can find them sorted by submission deadline here: <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/scholarships\/<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof elementToProof\">\n<h3><em><strong>Available Scholarship Opportunities: next deadline January 17th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Below is a list of the scholarships, writing competitions, contests, and tournaments that are currently accepting applications or submissions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/scholarships\/#Gomez\">2024 Samuel Gomez Memorial Scholarship \u2013 Deadline January 17th\u00a0<strong>&#8211; NEW<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/scholarships\/#AILR\">2023-2024 American Indian Law Review National Writing Competition \u2013 Deadline February 29th<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/scholarships\/#meltzer\">Meltzer Fellowships through the Sheller Center for Social Justice<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof elementToProof\">\n<div>\n<h2><strong>JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND TA POSITIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><em><strong>The JGO Sloan Fellowship &#8211; now accepting applications!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Applications are now open for JGO&#8217;s award-winning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejgsi.org\/fellowship\" data-auth=\"Verified\">Sloan Fellowship<\/a> this Spring 2024. We encourage you to apply ASAP!<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Spring 2024 Teaching Assistant: Mindful Lawyering &#8211; Professor deGuzman<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\">Professor deGuzman is looking for a teaching assistant for her Mindful Lawyering course, which will meet Tuesdays 6-7:50pm in the Spring. Experience will mindfulness or other forms of meditation would be helpful. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Professor deGuzman at <a href=\"mailto:Deguzman@temple.edu\">Deguzman@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Public Interest Committee &#8211; Chair, Professor Shanda Sibley &#8211; Hiring Work-Study Student &#8211; Apply Now!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Professor Shanda Sibley, Chair of the Public Interest Committee, is hiring a work-study student to assist with the work of the Temple Law Public Interest Law Committee. Students can start as soon as possible and work through April 2024.\u00a0 Interested students should send a resume to <a href=\"mailto:molly.paige.levy@temple.edu\">molly.paige.levy@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>2024 ABA Judicial Intern Opportunity Program &#8211; Application Deadline January 12th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanbar.org\/groups\/litigation\/\">American Bar Association\u2019s Litigation Section<\/a><\/strong> is a place where law students become engaged in the legal profession and where we advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. One example of our work is the Section\u2019s Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP).<\/p>\n<p>JIOP is a summer internship program open to all first- and second-year underrepresented law students. Selected students intern for six weeks or more during the summer with a participating state or federal judge. The program offers a $2,000 award to each selected student. Students can also elect law school credit.<\/p>\n<p>Summer 2024 applications open for all students on <strong>November 6, 2023<\/strong>. The deadline for applying is <strong>January 12, 2024<\/strong>. Last year, 159 law students were offered internships, representing 80 different law schools in locations throughout the country. The ABA&#8217;s goal is to place 160 students during Summer 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Interested students should review the <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanbar.org\/groups\/litigation\/about\/awards-initiatives\/jiop\/program\/\">program description<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanbar.org\/groups\/litigation\/about\/awards-initiatives\/jiop\/faq\/\">frequently asked questions<\/a><\/u><\/strong>. The program application and detailed program information will be live on the JIOP website on or after Nov. 6 at\u00a0<strong><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ambar.org\/jiop\">ambar.org\/jiop<\/a>.<\/u><\/strong> Applications are only accepted electronically through the JIOP website.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Community Legal Services Summer 2024 Law Student Internship &#8211; Applications for 1Ls now open!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Community Legal Services of Philadelphia offers a summer internship program for approximately 15-20 students that have completed their first or second year of law school.<\/p>\n<p>CLS offers a rich and exciting summer internship experience.\u00a0Our law students receive exceptional training and the opportunity to work with some of the most talented legal minds in civil legal services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The application for the CLS Summer 2024 Law Student Internship is now open.<\/strong> For more information, or to apply for this internship, see more here: <a href=\"https:\/\/clsphiladelphia.applytojob.com\/apply\/XQEpuPqlUN\/Summer-2024-Law-Student-Internship?source=Our%20Career%20Page%20Widget\">CLS Summer 2024 Law Student Internship<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><em><strong>Chester County Bar Association Summer 2024 Diverse Law Student Internship Program<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3311 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CCBA-Diverse-Law-Internship-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CCBA-Diverse-Law-Internship-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CCBA-Diverse-Law-Internship-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CCBA-Diverse-Law-Internship-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CCBA-Diverse-Law-Internship-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CCBA-Diverse-Law-Internship-1583x2048.png 1583w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CCBA-Diverse-Law-Internship.png 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2><strong>HEALTH AND WELLNESS REMINDERS AND EVENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<h3><em><strong>Spring 2024 Temple Law Wellness Events &#8211; Mark your Calendar!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Below is our calendar of wellness events for the Spring 2024 semester. We hope you will join us!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Welcome Back! 1\/16 from <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9:30-11:30:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are so excited you all are back! Please enjoy a treat and a cup of coffee before class!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229762097 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229762097 BCX0\">Knitting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229762097 BCX0\"> Club: begins 1\/29 (b<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229762097 BCX0\">iweekly)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229762097 BCX0\"> from 12-1PM:<\/span> <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229762097 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229762097 BCX0\">Want to learn a new skill and be more mindful? Come join the knitting club! All knitting abilities are welcome! Snacks will be served.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW229762097 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93305977 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93305977 BCX0\">Housing Hunt: 2\/1 from 7-9PM: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93305977 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93305977 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW225459746 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225459746 BCX0\">Looking for housing options after the spring semester? Not sure where to start? Summit Park Ho<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225459746 BCX0\">using is hosting an open house to tour their apartments! Games, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225459746 BCX0\">drinks,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225459746 BCX0\"> and food will be served! A shuttle will pick you up at 6:30 pm<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225459746 BCX0\"> and bring you back to Klein Hall at 9 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225459746 BCX0\">PM<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225459746 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21362081 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21362081 BCX0\">Rec &amp; Relax: 2\/21 from 12-2PM:<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW21362081 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21362081 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW213563024 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213563024 BCX0\">Join us as we relax and rec together! Come and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213563024 BCX0\">\u00a0create your own stress ball, relax with mindful coloring, and make your own trail mix<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213563024 BCX0\">!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>LCL Virtual Student Office Hours: 2\/26<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74648931 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74648931 BCX0\">Let\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74648931 BCX0\"> Hike! 3\/16 (Rain Date 3\/23)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW74648931 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> from 11 am &#8211; 2 pm:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW74648931 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW178712727 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178712727 BCX0\">Come join us for a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178712727 BCX0\">spring <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178712727 BCX0\">hike\/walk on Saturday 3\/16! Take this time to enjoy the beauty of Fall and connect with other Temple Law Owls! Everyone is welcome, no hiking experience <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178712727 BCX0\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178712727 BCX0\">! We hope to see you all there!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW178712727 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW123604531 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123604531 BCX0\">Wellness Fair: <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123604531 BCX0\"><strong>(Specific Date TBA):<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW123604531 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW7549701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7549701 BCX0\">Interested in what the rec centers offer? Need to see a doctor or a counselor? Temple\u2019s wellness team will be here to answer <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7549701 BCX0\">all<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7549701 BCX0\"> your questions<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7549701 BCX0\">!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW7549701 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27360564 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27360564 BCX0\">Walk Philly! 4\/13 from 10:30-12:30 PM<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27360564 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27360564 BCX0\">: <span class=\"TextRun SCXW156133798 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156133798 BCX0\">Enjoy the spring cherry blossoms and get your steps in with other Owls! <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156133798 BCX0\">The meeting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156133798 BCX0\"> location will be the Art Museum steps!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW156133798 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW230912811 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230912811 BCX0\">End of Semester Lemonade and Cookies! 4\/29 from 10-12:30:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW230912811 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230912811 BCX0\"> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW136741649 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136741649 BCX0\">Congratulations! You <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136741649 BCX0\">did<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136741649 BCX0\"> it! Enjoy a cup of lemonade and a cookie to celebrate the end of the semester!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW136741649 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em><strong>TUSafe App &#8211; download today!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof elementToProof\">\n<p>Temple University\u2019s Department of Public Safety has launched the TUSafe app, a one-stop personal safety app that will be available via mobile device.\u00a0The new TUSafe app includes enhanced features such as the ability to link to new key resources within the app. It also retains all of the features that were available in RAVE Temple Guardian, including the ability to chat with Temple Police, call Temple Police, call 911 or start a virtual safe walk. Users are also able to report crimes; provide emergency contacts; access real-time tracking for <a href=\"https:\/\/campusoperations.temple.edu\/parking-transportation\/shuttle-services\/flight\" rel=\"nofollow\">Flight<\/a>, Temple\u2019s fixed-route shuttle loop service that transports students around the Main Campus patrol zone; and access the university\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/safety.temple.edu\/safety-initiatives-programs\/safety-programs\/walking-escort-main-hsc-campus\" rel=\"nofollow\">walking escort service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on TUSafe, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/safety.temple.edu\/tualert\/tusafe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the university\u2019s Public Safety website for the new application<\/a>. If you have any questions regarding the use of the app, contact\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/its.temple.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Information Technology Services<\/a>. Additional details on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tuportal6.temple.edu\/web\/its\/tusafe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">how to use the app are also available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Bike Temple: Register your Bicycle; Free U-locks<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Students, staff and faculty can register their bicycles online using Campus Safety&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/registermybike.temple.edu\/eforma\/public\/previewform.do?formid=31&amp;navigation=5&amp;isPublicCategory=2&amp;header=&amp;ancestorL=0,\" data-lang-orig=\"Bike Registration Form\">Bike Registration Form<\/a>.\u00a0Just complete and submit the online form, and then visit one of the following Campus Safety locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Main Headquarters: 1101 W. Montgomery Avenue<\/li>\n<li>Center Station: Beasely and Pollett Walks<\/li>\n<li>Morgan Hall Mini-Station: 1600 N. Park Avenue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At one of these locations, an officer will inspect your bike and place a sticker to the frame that corresponds to your file in the police database. This way, if your bicycle ever turns up without you on it, the police will be able to get in contact with you to return it. The information is also shared with the Philadelphia Police Department, in case your bike is found outside of the campus area.<\/p>\n<p>Every\u00a0semester, Campus Safety provides\u00a0<strong>a free U-lock\u00a0<\/strong>to the first 500 students to register their bicycles with the Temple Police.\u00a0The U-Lock will be given when you bring your bike to a Campus Safety location for inspection by an officer.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Temple Campus Walking Escort Program<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2811 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Walking-Escort.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"624\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Walking-Escort.png 624w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Walking-Escort-300x110.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To request an escort,<\/p>\n<p>Call:\u00a0<strong>8-WALK (8-9255)<\/strong> from a campus phone, or call:\u00a0<strong>215-777-9255<\/strong> from a cell phone. Escort service is available daily from <strong>4 p.m. \u2013 6:00 a.m. <\/strong>Security Bike Officers provide escort services and maintain communication with Temple Police. Patrol boundaries are Susquehanna Avenue on the north to Jefferson Street on the south, with the exception of 13th to Broad Street, where the southern boundary is Girard Avenue. The western border is 18th Street and the patrol area extends east to 9th Street<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Temple Flight Program<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2812 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Flight-1024x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Flight-1024x199.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Flight-300x58.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Flight-768x149.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Flight.jpg 1474w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Flight is Temple University\u2019s nighttime fixed-route\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/flight.transloc.com\/routes\"><strong>shuttle loop service<\/strong><\/a>. Flight-branded shuttles circulate throughout the areas within and surrounding the main campus\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/safety.temple.edu\/services-programs\/main-campus-patrol-map\"><strong>patrol zone<\/strong><\/a>, and pick up and drop off students at each of its over 40 stops. The shuttles arrive approximately every 15 minutes at each stop, and you can track the locations of each shuttle in real time using the\u00a0<strong>TransLoc app<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Any student, faculty, or staff member with a valid TUid can use Flight. A valid TUid can be your physical or mobile OWLcard.<\/li>\n<li>Flight operates 7 days per week from 6 PM to 2 AM, and the shuttles arrive at each drop-off and pick-up location every 15 minutes during this service time. The service continues to operate in a modified form during university breaks.<\/li>\n<li>Flight serves the Main Campus\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/safety.temple.edu\/services-programs\/main-campus-patrol-map\"><strong>patrol zone<\/strong><\/a>. It operates in two loops \u2013 the north loop, which covers the northern parts of the patrol zone, and the south loop, which covers the southern and eastern parts of the patrol zone. Shuttles on each loop follow a fixed route around that loop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Flight shuttles can be\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/flight.transloc.com\/routes\"><strong>tracked in real time<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0using the TransLoc App during hours of operation.\u00a0Use the website or app to plan your arrival at the shuttle stop most convenient for you \u2013 the shuttle driver will stop for you if they see you at the stop, but the shuttle will continue on its way if no one is waiting. Display your Temple ID when boarding the shuttle, and when you\u2019re a block or so from your destination, let the driver know so they can stop the shuttle and let you off.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"BARMPRE\"><strong>BAR EXAM &amp; MPRE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof elementToProof\">\n<h3><em><strong>&#8220;Esquire Bound&#8221;: Bar Exam and Admission Information Series &#8211; Spring Calendar<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Join us for \u201cEsquire Bound\u201d \u2013 our series of virtual information sessions on admission to practice and how to pass the bar exam. These sessions will be held on <strong>Sunday evenings from 7 \u2013 7:45 pm via Zoom<\/strong>. You can access the Zoom link for every session here: <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/6398848836\">https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/6398848836<\/a>. These sessions will be recorded.<\/p>\n<p>The Esquire Bound events for the spring semester are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>January 28th<\/b>: Reorientation to the Bar Exam<\/li>\n<li><b>February 11th<\/b>: Mechanics of Bar Application; Character and Fitness<\/li>\n<li><b>February 25th<\/b>: Creating your Bar Study Plan<\/li>\n<li><b>March 24th<\/b>: Bar Prep Panel with Recent Graduates<\/li>\n<li><b>April 14th<\/b>: Bar Exam Help Desk and AMA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Esquire Bound events from the fall semester, along with the recordings and PowerPoint slides, can be found below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 17<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>: Admission by Bar Exam Part 1 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/mkaf55PqN9Uma2I_YKxxWtPi4a3jixYbOwoUPc-wr-UNTxY0MKnmiBzDhYU_sBLG.VbnFu-JpFrdFtMmX\">Recording<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Admission-via-Bar-Exam-pt-1.pdf\">PowerPoint Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>October 1<sup>st<\/sup><\/strong>: Admission by Bar Exam Part 2 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/TieW7E8gQmUwQdP47AsJYuEPKefSJ0NxjZA_zXrxLYGP2pQe_w0CVGnNBh4jGzZ7.bNXk2wGDmRQTRW4m\">Recording<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/TieW7E8gQmUwQdP47AsJYuEPKefSJ0NxjZA_zXrxLYGP2pQe_w0CVGnNBh4jGzZ7.bNXk2wGDmRQTRW4m\">PowerPoint Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>October 15<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>: Tools to Tackle the Bar Exam &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/vOeLCQaR24luhbqqyxAJvBnDpjVFOZ9Kbzlrczp_XOap7h7JqIWwwLC8_8-_JiPg.Cp4ZQXAeDD0-N0Ic\">Recording<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tools-to-Tackle-the-Bar-Exam.pdf\">PowerPoint Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>October 29<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>: Course Planning for the Bar Exam &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/XeIbx681XH6K_JpOKrmtHxVI3fboMaJ_qPPiDwLAn4CGcrbvZM3OXQb5BRyNxXdd.epjCdMMNJYE5aEq1\">Recording<\/a> &#8211; PowerPoint Slides<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 12<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>: Winter Break Review and To-Do &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/4hbtCsiX15dZCIuPtwYMIkhluAP8b72rb8YmiooNbNjBkgGRvh0-SjCUzjKQLa0X.wWIzEXGGVU1I6W6X\">Recording<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Winter-Break-Review-and-To-Do.pdf\">PowerPoint Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>November 26<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>: Bar Exam &amp; Application Help Desk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em><strong>2024 MPRE Dates and Registration Deadlines &#8211; Registration for March 2024 MPRE now open!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is a two-hour, 60-question multiple-choice examination administered three times per year. It is required for admission to the bars in almost every jurisdiction in the United States.\u00a0 The 2024 test dates for the MPRE have been released, and can be found below:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TEST<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">ADMINISTRATION<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">RECOMMENDED\u00a0SUBMISSION DATE<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TO APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATIONS<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">REGISTRATION DEADLINE<br \/>\nFEE: $160<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">March 26 or 27, 2024<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">December 5, 2023<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">January 25, 2024<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">August 13 or 14, 2024<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">April 24, 2024<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">June 12, 2024<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">November 7 or 8, 2024<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">July 24, 2024<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">September 18, 2024<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For more information, or to register, please go to the MPRE Registration Information page of the NCBE website here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbex.org\/exams\/mpre\/registration\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbex.org\/exams\/mpre\/registration\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section-37\"><em><strong>Information on Free MPRE Review Courses<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Did you know that most commercial bar prep companies offer free MPRE review courses? If you are preparing for the MPRE and still deciding on a commercial bar prep course, MPRE review courses are a great opportunity to get a sense of which commercial bar prep course might be best for you. Information on the MPRE prep courses for some of the most popular bar prep companies are linked below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbri.com\/mpre-review\/\">BARBRI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helixbarreview.org\/helix-mpre\">Helix<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/bar-exam\/courses\/mpre-review-course\">Kaplan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quimbee.com\/bar-review\/mpre\">Quimbee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themisbar.com\/mpre\">Themis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em><strong>Sarita and Claire Wright Lucas Foundation Scholarship &#8211; Application Open; Deadline March 31st<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The SCWLF awards $5,000 scholarships to Black female law students who have committed to careers as prosecutors. For these future prosecutors, the Scholarship program covers the cost of the bar application and preparation up to $5,000. The Scholarship program also offers a $5,000 incentive for scholarship recipients who secure employment as prosecutors.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Bar Application and Preparation:<\/strong>\u00a0Payment for costs associated with preparing for and taking the Bar Exam.\u00a0 Awards in this category do not exceed $5,000.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Employment Incentive:<\/strong>\u00a0Recipients who secure and complete a full year of employment as a prosecutor will receive a monetary award of $5,000. The award will be disbursed at the end of their first year of full-time work at a prosecution office.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Students who are interested in applying for the Sarita and Claire Wright Lucas Foundation Scholarship are strongly encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and program description before submitting an application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timeline for Application Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>September 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Scholarship applications open<br \/>\n<strong>March 31st:<\/strong>\u00a0Deadline to apply<br \/>\n<strong>June 20:<\/strong>\u00a0Scholarship recipients are notified<\/p>\n<p>For more information, or to apply, see this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/saritaandclairefoundation.org\/scholarship\/\">https:\/\/saritaandclairefoundation.org\/scholarship\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Critical Pass Flashcards &#8211; 15% Discount<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>West Academic is offering Temple Law students and recent graduates a 15% discount off Critical Pass flashcards and most other West Academic print and digital publications. To make a purchase, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westacademic.com\/\">www.westacademic.com<\/a> and enter the discount code <strong>WATEMPLE<\/strong> when you check out.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>NCBE BarNow Demo Pack<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<div class=\"njsxS qhSqO TiApU allowTextSelection\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Message body\">\n<div class=\"rps_cc3c\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div lang=\"EN-US\">\n<div class=\"x_x_WordSection1\">Students can now access official NCBE practice questions for free! The newly released BarNow Demo Pack includes a sample of MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE questions at no cost for 30 days. All that\u2019s needed to participate is an active email address; no purchase is required. 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