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COMMUNITY REMINDERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Complete your Student Feedback Forms: April 15th – May 1st<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

The Spring 2024 student feedback forms (SFFs) for the Law School will begin on Monday, April 15th and end at 8:00 am on Wednesday, May 1st. Please complete your SFFs at sff.temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

July 2024 Bar Prep: Start Date and Summer Support (Survey – Please Complete!)<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

As the spring semester winds down and we start to think about summer, we want to see how we can help with your summer bar prep study plan.\u00a0Graduating students who anticipate taking the July 2024 bar exam should begin their bar prep course by Wednesday, May 15th<\/sup>, 2024.<\/strong> This allows you the opportunity to take some time off for commencement without getting behind in your bar studies.<\/p>\n

We will continue to offer our summer bar support programs as we have in past summers and encourage you to take advantage of these programs. Highlights of our summer programs are listed in the BAR EXAM & MPRE<\/strong><\/a> section of the Student Post below. We know that students who complete 90% of their bar prep course consistently throughout the summer<\/u> have an extraordinarily high pass rate, and we want to help support you as you complete this rigorous prep work.<\/p>\n

Please take the time to let us know what we can do to support your efforts by completing this short survey<\/a>.\u00a0 If you are not currently signed up for a summer bar prep course, please complete the survey linked above and email nurmson@temple.edu<\/a>.\u00a0 Thank you so much for taking the time to help us plan for how we can best support you!<\/p>\n

PA Board of Law Examiners \u2013 Information Meeting: Bar Exam and Character & Fitness
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If you were unable to attend this session, please email Senior Director Walden at walden@temple.edu<\/a> for a copy of the recording.<\/p>\n

Join the Philadelphia Bar Association Today!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Did you know that you can join the Philadelphia Bar Association for free? The Philadelphia Bar Association makes an important investment in students\u2019 professional development by paying for your membership.<\/p>\n

Once you activate your membership, you become part of our Young Lawyers Division, a diverse, dynamic and engaged group of law students and young practitioners. We hope you will take advantage of all the Young Lawyers Division and the Association\u00a0have to offer<\/a>, including networking events, CLEs and other educational programming, community outreach projects, mentoring programs and more.<\/p>\n

To get started, fill out this online form<\/a>. You must use your temple.edu email address. If you are already a Philadelphia Bar Association member, you do not need to create a new account. Membership questions can be directed to\u00a0membership@philabar.org<\/a>\u00a0or (215) 238-6300.<\/p>\n

Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania \u2013 Free Student Membership<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Law student membership to the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania is completely FREE. The HBAP has a robust Legal Education Fund organization which provides generous scholarship opportunities for Latinx law students. For more information, go to https:\/\/www.hbapa.net\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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UPCOMING EVENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Bridging the Gap: The Practice of Law and the Practice of Compliance & Ethics – Monday, April 22nd at 12PM<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

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Lunch & Litigate – Susan Lin – Wednesday, April 24th at 12pm in K1C<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

The Temple Law Trial Advocacy Program is proud to host Philadelphia criminal defense and civil rights attorney Susan Lin<\/a>. Lunch will be served, but please sign up here<\/a> so we can have an accurate food order.<\/p>\n

2024 Arlin & Nyesa Adams Lecture with Richard C. Visek – Wednesday, April 24th at 4PM<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Join us for the 2024 Arlin and Neysa Adams Lecture featuring Richard C. Visek from the US Department of State. He’ll discuss how international law applies in cyberspace, exploring key issues like the prohibition on the use of force and human rights. With cyber threats on the rise globally, understanding these rules is crucial for protecting rights and ensuring a safe internet. These remarks will be an official statement of the United States government and published in the Temple Law Review.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Register here: https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/events\/adams-lecture-april-24-2024\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fireside Chat with U.S. Attorney Jacqueline Romero – Wednesday, April 24th at 6:15 PM<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

You are invited attend an informal meet\/greet and “fireside chat” session with Jacqueline Romero, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. U.S. Attorney Romero is an experienced trial attorney who is the first woman appointed by a president and confirmed by the Senate to hold the position of U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District, in addition, she is also the first woman of color and first LGBTQIA+ person to become U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District. She is committed to community engagement, serving our Philadelphia and surrounding communities, and is a former adjunct professor here at Temple Law!<\/p>\n

The session will be held during Adjunct Professor Monique Myatt Galloway\u2019s Civil Procedure II class on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:15 pm in K1C.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The sign up link can be found here: US Attorney Romero – 6:15 p.m. 4-24<\/a> We have room for up to 25 attendees, so please register. Jacqueline Romero is a remarkable lawyer\/leader.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Justinian Society Law Student Networking Happy Hour \u2013 Thursday, April 25th at 5:30PM<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Rosen, Schafer and DiMeo are pleased to host The Justinian Society Happy Hour which will be held on the Rooftop Patio and Lounge located on the 30th Floor of 123 South Broad Street. Light fare and drink will be provided.<\/p>\n

Join members of the Justinian Society, members of the Bench and area law students as we enjoy one of the best views of our wonderful City and renew old friendships while creating new ones.<\/p>\n

Event Details:<\/strong>\u00a0The Rooftop Patio and Lounge at 123 South Broad Street, 30th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19109, on\u00a0Thursday, April 25, 2024<\/strong>, from 5:30 \u2013 7:30 PM<\/p>\n

Students interested in attending must RSVP by close of business on April 15, 2024. <\/em><\/strong>Tickets can be obtained online here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/the-justinian-society-law-student-networking-happy-hour-hosted-by-rsd-tickets-867678117607?aff=ebdsoporgprofile<\/a><\/p>\n

National Second Chance Month: Reentry Simulation \u2013 Tuesday, April 30th from 4-7PM<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The Philadelphia Bar Foundation\/Philadelphia Bar Association is hosting a Reentry Simulation at the end of April as part of National Second Chance Month. Faculty and students are invited to attend and learn more about the challenges individuals face upon returning home.\u00a0 For those who do not know about Reentry Simulations, an overview of the experience can be found below.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Bar Foundation \/ Philadelphia Bar Association <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 — 4:00PM \u2013 7:00PM\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Location: BNY Mellon Center 1735 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19103, 5th Floor<\/p>\n

Part of this event will include a panel discussion with some of the Reentry Court team members and a reentry graduate.\u00a0 We hope to raise awareness about the Luongo Fund and we are also looking to engage with members of the legal community so that we can get more lawyers to assist with providing legal aid to Reentry Court participants.<\/em><\/p>\n

The April 30 event is open to the public. Registration is required.<\/strong> For more information or to register, scan or click on the QR code above.<\/p>\n

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FINAL EXAM INFORMATION – SPRING 2024
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Spring 2024 Exam Schedule<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

As you know, the last day of spring classes is Monday, April 29, 2024.\u00a0 The exam period begins Wednesday, May 1, 2024 and ends on Monday, May 13, 2024.\u00a0 If you do not see an exam listed on the SP24 Exam Schedule, please check the Sp24 Take-Home Schedule and the Sp24 Free Slot Schedule.<\/p>\n

Students with a Sp24 Free Slot exam can take the exam at any Free Slot on the Sp24 Exam Schedule. You do not need to need to notify us beforehand \u2013 just come to Exam<\/span> Central and we will have the exam<\/span> ready for you.<\/p>\n

Please note that occasionally a faculty member changes the format or length of an exam<\/span>, or sometimes we change the exam<\/span> room.\u00a0 Although these schedules are as accurate as we can make them, we ask that you\u00a0please check the exam<\/span> schedule online<\/a> in the weeks leading up to the exam<\/span> period.<\/p>\n

Saturday Exam Option (Upper-Level Students and 1LE Students)<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

We are administering exam<\/span> sessions on Saturday, May 4 and Saturday May, 11, 2024 at 9AM.<\/p>\n

All evening division students (1LE-4LE)\u00a0may\u00a0move\u00a0exam<\/span>s from the originally scheduled date as long as Saturday is subsequent to the original date of the exam<\/span> (you are not permitted to take an\u00a0exam<\/span>\u00a0before the originally\u00a0scheduled date.)\u00a0 If you are an evening student requesting to take an\u00a0exam<\/span>\u00a0on Saturday please fill out this\u00a0form<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Any upper-level student who would like to take a Free Slot exam OR an exam<\/span>\u00a0that was already approved as a conflict<\/span>\u00a0on a Saturday may do so and should complete this\u00a0form<\/a>. Again, please note that\u00a0you are not permitted to take an\u00a0exam<\/span>\u00a0before the originally\u00a0scheduled date.<\/p>\n

The form closed on April 10, 2024. If you missed this deadline, please email Senior Director Walden at walden@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exam Reminders<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n