{"id":3650,"date":"2024-03-08T23:04:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T23:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/?p=3650"},"modified":"2024-03-11T13:54:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T13:54:26","slug":"spring-2024-week-eight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/spring-2024-week-eight\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 2024 &#8211; Week Eight"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>COMMUNITY REMINDERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><em>3LE Pre-Graduation Check &#8211; Zoom Hours Sunday, March 10th from 7-9 pm<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As you know, we host mandatory graduation checks for graduating students in October. In response to feedback from previous classes, we want to offer you the opportunity to do a pre-graduation check before Fall 2024 Registration begins. We hope this opportunity will allow you to be strategic with your priority selections and decide now if summer courses are appropriate for you. We are offering the following options to do a pre graduation check:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Zoom Hours: <strong>Sunday, March 10<sup>th<\/sup> from 7-9 pm<\/strong>. Students will be brought in from the waiting room one at a time, and any student logged into the Zoom room by 9pm will be seen. Please have your 9-digit TUID ready so we can review your transcript. You can find the Zoom link here: <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/97977507652\">https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/97977507652<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Email: send your 9-digit TUID number to Associate Director Noeleen Urmson at <a href=\"mailto:nurmson@temple.edu\">nurmson@temple.edu<\/a> and she will respond with the status of your graduation requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<h3><strong><em>Temple Law In-House Clinic Fall 2024 Application due March 12th<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Applications for our In-House Clinics for the Fall 2024 semester are now open. The deadline to submit your application is March 12th. For more information, or to complete the application, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/academics\/experiential\/temple-based-clinics\/\">https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/academics\/experiential\/temple-based-clinics\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>The Financial Aid Application Priority Deadline for 2024-2025 Academic Year and for Summer Work Study is March 15!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Please complete the steps below to apply for financial aid. The financial aid application process can be completed entirely online.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 1:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/a>\u00a0Please provide our <strong>School Code \u2013 003371<\/strong>\u00a0on the FAFSA so we will receive the record.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Please note, due to the federal delay in processing the 2024-2025 FAFSA, schools will not receive 2024-2025 FAFSA data until sometime in the middle of March. Temple Law Financial Aid Office will not be able to confirm that you filed your 2024-2025 FAFSA or provide any information about your eligibility, including summer work study, until early April.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 2:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www4.law.temple.edu\/FinancialAidRequests\/?_ga=2.7925690.944215096.1709130502-688818076.1677099183\">Temple Law School Financial Aid Request Form<\/a>. Under Application Year select 2024-2025, then select, Returning J.D. Student.\u00a0 You must complete this online form if you are applying for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Summer Work Study <\/strong>(Summer 2024) &#8211;<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Please read the information posted on the <a href=\"https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/resources\/financial-aid\/summer\/work-study\/\">Summer Work Study<\/a>\u00a0page of the law school website for more information on the work study application process and requirements, employer eligibility, and matching funds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Federal Work Study for the Academic Year<\/strong>\u00a0(Fall and Spring)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Federal Direct Student Loans<\/strong>\u00a0(Unsubsidized and Graduate PLUS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em><strong>Loans for Summer Classes<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Students who plan to take classes (at least 4 credits) during the summer can apply for student loans to cover their costs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete Steps 1 and 2 \u00a0(ongoing through the spring semester)<\/li>\n<li>Complete the separate <a href=\"https:\/\/www4.law.temple.edu\/financialaidrequests\/SummerFA?_ga=2.77054365.944215096.1709130502-688818076.1677099183\">2024 Summer Loan Request Form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/resources\/financial-aid\/summer\/\">Summer Financial Aid<\/a>\u00a0information on the Law School website for more information.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Bar Exam Loans for Graduating Students\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Students who are expecting to graduate in 2024 may apply for a bar loan to assist them with costs related to studying and taking the bar exam. Please review our <a href=\"https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/resources\/financial-aid\/loans\/bar-loans\/\">Bar Examination Loans<\/a>\u00a0page for more information<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>TELS Presents: A Guide to Sustainable Event Catering<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3567\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Student-Food-Flyer-FINAL_11.8.23_Page_1-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Student-Food-Flyer-FINAL_11.8.23_Page_1-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Student-Food-Flyer-FINAL_11.8.23_Page_1-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Student-Food-Flyer-FINAL_11.8.23_Page_1-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Student-Food-Flyer-FINAL_11.8.23_Page_1.png 1054w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3566\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Student-Food-Flyer-FINAL_11.8.23_Page_2-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Student-Food-Flyer-FINAL_11.8.23_Page_2-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Student-Food-Flyer-FINAL_11.8.23_Page_2-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Student-Food-Flyer-FINAL_11.8.23_Page_2-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Student-Food-Flyer-FINAL_11.8.23_Page_2-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Student-Food-Flyer-FINAL_11.8.23_Page_2-1583x2048.png 1583w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Student-Food-Flyer-FINAL_11.8.23_Page_2.png 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/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 class=\"elementToProof ContentPasted1\">\n<div class=\"elementToProof ContentPasted1\">\n<h2><strong>UPCOMING EVENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof ContentPasted1\">\n<h3><strong><em>The Role Model Effect and Asian American Women\u2019s Leadership: a discussion with Rep. Patty Kim about her pathway to politics \u2013 Monday, March 11 at 3PM in Charles Library<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3636\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kim-Flyer-No-Bio-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kim-Flyer-No-Bio-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kim-Flyer-No-Bio-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kim-Flyer-No-Bio-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kim-Flyer-No-Bio-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kim-Flyer-No-Bio-1583x2048.png 1583w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Dean\u2019s Forum: Christine Spagnoli \u2013 Tuesday, March 12<sup>th<\/sup> at 12PM in Shusterman Hall<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/events\/deans-forum-christine-spagnoli-march-12-2024\/ \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3643 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024_DeansForum_Flyer_v1--791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024_DeansForum_Flyer_v1--791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024_DeansForum_Flyer_v1--232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024_DeansForum_Flyer_v1--768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024_DeansForum_Flyer_v1--1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024_DeansForum_Flyer_v1--1583x2048.jpg 1583w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024_DeansForum_Flyer_v1--scaled.jpg 1978w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, March 12th, Temple University Beasley School of Law will host Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame Visiting Fellow, Christine Spagnoli. A nationally-acclaimed attorney, Ms. Spagnoli will discuss her career, lawyering, and paths for young lawyers and take students\u2019 questions.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Spagnoli comes to Temple Law through the work of the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. Lunch will be provided at the presentation and a Q&amp;A will follow. For more information or to register, please <a href=\"https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/events\/deans-forum-christine-spagnoli-march-12-2024\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Temple Law Review and Temple International and Comparative Law Journal Joint Write-On Information Session \u2013 Wednesday, March 13th at 12PM in K1E<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3642\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Write-On-Flyer.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Write-On-Flyer.png 940w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Write-On-Flyer-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Write-On-Flyer-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Temple Law Review<\/em> and <em>Temple International and Comparative Law Journal<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Joint Write-On Information Session<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, March 13, 2024<\/p>\n<p>12 PM\u20131 PM<\/p>\n<p>Room K1E<\/p>\n<p>Lunch will be provided<\/p>\n<p>Zoom will be available:<a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/94737572827\"> https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/94737572827<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Lessons of Resilience and Courage from German Jewish Women Lawyers \u2013 Thursday, March 14th at 6PM<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/events\/lessons-of-resilience-and-courage-from-german-jewish-women-lawyers-march-14-2024\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3644 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GermanJewish_WomenLawyers_flyer2024-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GermanJewish_WomenLawyers_flyer2024-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GermanJewish_WomenLawyers_flyer2024-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GermanJewish_WomenLawyers_flyer2024-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GermanJewish_WomenLawyers_flyer2024-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GermanJewish_WomenLawyers_flyer2024-1583x2048.png 1583w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Temple Law School, in collaboration with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phrc.pa.gov\/AboutUs\/Pages\/About-PHRC.aspx\">Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.temple.edu\/feinstein-center\">Feinstein Center for American Jewish History at Temple University<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/diversity.temple.edu\/\">Temple\u2019s Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership (IDEAL)<\/a>, is hosting an extraordinary exhibit at the start of Women&#8217;s History Month, <a href=\"https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/events\/lessons-of-resilience-and-courage-from-german-jewish-women-lawyers-march-14-2024\/\">\u201cLessons of Resilience and Courage from German Jewish Women Lawyers\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The opening night of this important exhibit will be on <strong>March 14, 2024 from 6-8PM<\/strong> at the law school.\u00a0 The opening night will include\u00a0a formal program during which <a href=\"https:\/\/us.macmillan.com\/author\/michaelbornstein\">Dr. Michael Bornstein, author of <em>Survivors Club: The True Story of a Very Young Prisoner of Auschwitz<\/em><\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.temple.edu\/academics\/faculty\/werden-greenfield-ariella\">Dr. Ariella Werden-Greenfield<\/a>, Temple University\u2019s Special Advisor on Antisemitism and Associate Director of the Feinstein Center for American Jewish History; Professor Roberta Liebenberg, Esquire; and Dr. Stephanie Scharf, Esquire\u00a0will explore the bravery and extraordinary character displayed by the German Jewish women lawyers who are the subject of the exhibit and consider the lessons of hope they leave us as their legacy. A reception will follow, during which guests are invited to experience the exhibit.<\/p>\n<p>As we all know, <a href=\"https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/events\/remembering-president-joanne-a-epps\/\">past University President and Past Dean of Temple Law School JoAnne Epps<\/a>\u00a0spent her adult life breaking down barriers and leading\u00a0efforts to eradicate hate and discrimination. Bringing this exhibit to Pennsylvania via Temple Law School was her vision. We hope that you will register below and attend this event.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more and register here: <a href=\"https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/events\/lessons-of-resilience-and-courage-from-german-jewish-women-lawyers-march-14-2024\/\">https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/events\/lessons-of-resilience-and-courage-from-german-jewish-women-lawyers-march-14-2024\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Welcome the Wretched: In Defense of the \u201cCriminal Alien\u201d \u2013 a conversation with law professor and immigration lawyer C\u00e9sar Cuauht\u00e9moc Garc\u00eda Hern\u00e1ndez \u2013 Wednesday, March 20<sup>th<\/sup> at 4PM in Barrack Student Lounge<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1vYS06kpqlvfznsekGNL0HhAUZHAdyS3vYwQtjHBHJns\/viewform?edit_requested=true&amp;pli=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3629 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Welcome-the-Wretched-Flyer-Spring-2024-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Welcome-the-Wretched-Flyer-Spring-2024-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Welcome-the-Wretched-Flyer-Spring-2024-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Welcome-the-Wretched-Flyer-Spring-2024-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Welcome-the-Wretched-Flyer-Spring-2024-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Welcome-the-Wretched-Flyer-Spring-2024.png 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To register, scan or click on QR code above.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Keeping It Local: The Importance and Sources of State and Local Law \u2013 March 20th<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gplla.org\/events\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3655\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GPLLA-Institute-Spring-2024-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GPLLA-Institute-Spring-2024-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GPLLA-Institute-Spring-2024-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GPLLA-Institute-Spring-2024-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GPLLA-Institute-Spring-2024-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GPLLA-Institute-Spring-2024.png 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section-20\"><b><i>PA Board of Law Examiners \u2013 Information Meeting: Bar Exam and Character &amp; Fitness \u2013 Tuesday, March 26th at 12pm<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>We are delighted that the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pabarexam.org\/\">Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners<\/a> will be presenting on March 26. The presentation will be in person in K2A and will be streamed on Zoom at this link:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/92267183670\">https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/92267183670 <\/a>The PABOLE will discuss the Pennsylvania Bar Exam and the admissions process.\u00a0 <b><i>This is a helpful presentation that includes information about the character and fitness process and we hope you will attend.<\/i><\/b> If you are unable to attend in person or the Zoom meeting, please send any questions to Director Walden at <a href=\"mailto:walden@temple.edu\">walden@temple.edu<\/a> and she will ask on your behalf. This event will be recorded.<\/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: new opportunity; next deadline March 22nd<\/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\/#PMC24\">Pennsylvania for Modern Courts 2024 Law Student Writing Competition \u2013 Deadline March 22nd<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/scholarships\/#PIDC24\">PIDC D\u2019Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development \u2013 Deadline March 31st<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/scholarships\/#Admiralty24\">2024 ABA Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee Student Writing Competition \u2013 Deadline April 30th &#8211; <strong>NEW<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/scholarships\/#Schulmann24\">2024 Marshall M. Schulmann Writing Competition \u2013 Deadline May 12th<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/scholarships\/#DeSimone24\">Fourth Annual Judge Samuel G. DeSimone Memorial Legal Writing Competition \u2013 Deadline May 31st<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/scholarships\/#CCBF24\">Cumberland County Bar Foundation 2024 Scholarship \u2013 Deadline June 28th<\/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><strong><em>The Bar Trip: Seeking Student Ambassadors!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3632\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bar-Trip-Ambassador-Program-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bar-Trip-Ambassador-Program-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bar-Trip-Ambassador-Program-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bar-Trip-Ambassador-Program-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bar-Trip-Ambassador-Program-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bar-Trip-Ambassador-Program.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebartrip.com\/\">The Bar Trip<\/a>, is a lawyer-led travel company that offers specially curated travel packages for both individuals and groups,\u00a0ensuring that every law graduate can have an unforgettable trip that aligns with their preferences and budget. Additionally, the Bar Trip\u00a0organizes engaging study halls and provides resources for mental health care, including care packages. We are searching for student ambassadors!\u00a0If you are a current law student who loves to travel, this is the perfect opportunity for you.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Apply Now: Grants for Summer Internship in Public Interest Technology \u2013 Due March 15, 2024<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSePa_TX2exHvxX9TxEJV94zzageeM1elAxR2Y-wXb2BWzGU0Q\/viewform\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3624\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iLIT-PIT-Summer-Grants-Apply-Now-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iLIT-PIT-Summer-Grants-Apply-Now-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iLIT-PIT-Summer-Grants-Apply-Now-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iLIT-PIT-Summer-Grants-Apply-Now-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iLIT-PIT-Summer-Grants-Apply-Now-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iLIT-PIT-Summer-Grants-Apply-Now.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>iLIT is excited to announce <strong>grants<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>for summer internships in public interest technology<\/strong>\u00a0for diverse Temple students! <em><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSePa_TX2exHvxX9TxEJV94zzageeM1elAxR2Y-wXb2BWzGU0Q\/viewform\">Applications are now open<\/a>\u00a0and will close <\/em><strong><em>March 15, 2024.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As you conduct your summer internship search, we hope this grant opportunity will encourage you to consider organizations doing work in public interest technology (PIT). iLIT can help you connect with PIT employers, including some who have already expressed interest in hosting a Temple law student. We also encourage you to do your own research and propose any organizations you like whose work you think could qualify!<\/p>\n<p>For more details about these grants, check out this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1fQyjqVSFzsL5r3dddlOLyw0HMWv1SbkjpD9JDLN7ngs\/edit\">info sheet<\/a><\/strong>. To learn more about PIT, check out the <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/explorepitlaw.com\/\">Explore PIT Law<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\u00a0website. To apply now: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSePa_TX2exHvxX9TxEJV94zzageeM1elAxR2Y-wXb2BWzGU0Q\/viewform\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/3UHtoOq<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please contact <a href=\"mailto:ilit@temple.edu\">ilit@temple.edu<\/a> or Lydia Hurtado\u00a0our Post-Graduate Legal Fellow at <a href=\"mailto:lydia.hurtado@temple.edu\">lydia.hurtado@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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><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><\/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><\/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><\/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><\/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><\/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><strong><em>Notary for Bar Application<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Are you planning on taking the bar exam in July and need any part of your bar application notarized? Professor Mandelbaum has agreed to notarize bar application documents for students free of charge! To schedule an appointment for notarization, please email Professor Mandelbaum at <a href=\"mailto:kathy.mandelbaum@temple.edu\">kathy.mandelbaum@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\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><del><b>January 28th<\/b><\/del><b> February 4th<\/b>: Reorientation to the Bar Exam &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/VRgYxb2KtzkWSbBle4BKXgV7gTNZIa4g7-paY9mXoGbAuRW16DvnhEqk-BDbAQJM.Yjl56H8nycQjpNFV\">Recording<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Reorientation-to-the-Bar-Exam.pdf\">PowerPoint Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b><del>February 11th<\/del> February 18th<\/b>: Mechanics of Bar Application; Character and Fitness &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/nAQnxOWSpZ2SzBDgM780gKWJJj6-NOR6mgA84N3yy20McrRafHGiLlCAlDi-vush.10ubr1oy6O-sZdmH\">Recording<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mechanics-of-Application-CF.pdf\">PowerPoint Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>February 25th<\/b>: Creating your Bar Study Plan &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/7T3YTNHm2DtsGdoOcx8tC2CT02n2ASdWmmktSoBFP1hY7yFeGnLRH6ZdeaETvKL5.-GwWwcub7XE_HmyZ\">Recording<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Creating-your-Bar-Study-Plan.pdf\">PowerPoint Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b><del>March 24th<\/del> March 31st<\/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>Bar Application Virtual Help Desks \u2013 Sundays after &#8220;Esquire Bound&#8221; events at 8PM via Zoom<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Do you have specific questions about the bar application process \u2013 or anything bar exam related \u2013 that aren\u2019t covered by our Esquire Bound series? Drop by our virtual help desks from 8-9 PM after our spring Esquire Bound events. Students will be brought into the waiting room one at a time so we can address your questions and concerns confidentially. Any student in the waiting room by 9PM will be seen. You can access the Zoom link for each help desk here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/6398848836\">https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/6398848836<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>2024 MPRE Dates and Registration Deadlines\u00a0<\/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;\"><del>January 25, 2024<\/del> (NOW CLOSED)<\/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.<\/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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