{"id":3990,"date":"2025-01-17T23:51:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T23:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/?p=3990"},"modified":"2025-01-17T23:51:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T23:51:32","slug":"spring-2025-week-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/spring-2025-week-two\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 2025 &#8211; Week Two"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>COMMUNITY REMINDERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<h3><strong><em>All May 2025 Graduates \u2013 The Graduation Application is Now Open!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Graduation Application is now open for the May 2025 graduating class<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Students who plan to graduate in May 2025 <strong>must apply to graduate<\/strong>\u00a0through the University TUPortal\/Self Service Banner system. This application must be completed by <strong>Friday, March 7, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0for all law May 2025 graduates. <em>Students enrolled in dual degree programs will have to submit a separate graduation application for each degree.<\/em>\u00a0The graduation application is an easy and fast application to complete, but failing to complete it by the deadline can cause a delay in receiving your diploma.<\/p>\n<p>Please follow the instructions below to apply for graduation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign in to <strong>TUPortal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the <strong><em>Student Tools<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0tab at the top of the page.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the <strong><em>Records<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0section which is located on the right side of the page.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong><em>Apply to Graduate<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm that the program listed is correct (should be: Current Program \u2013 Juris Doctor)<\/li>\n<li>Select a Graduation term \u00a0\u2013 Spring 2025 should be the only option.<\/li>\n<li>Review and submit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You should receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of submitting your application. The email will include information on how your name will appear on the diploma. If you would like to make changes to your legal name, you can follow the instructions outlined in the email or submit the <a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fopen%3Fid%3D1zV9vSCQUbIA7zwlhLfvJGU4IB_ZNIQVU&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cnurmson%40temple.edu%7Cef28f421185b44b2ae0e08dd35a20096%7C716e81efb52244738e3110bd02ccf6e5%7C0%7C0%7C638725692091491756%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=W0O9zaDaXEehwwHr5CJNN2tKz7wTaY62ARsPyXW1%2Fpo%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Personal Information Update Form<\/a>\u00a0directly to the Law School Office of Academic Records.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Laura Frisby-Selby at <a href=\"mailto:lfrisby@temple.edu\">lfrisby@temple.edu<\/a>\u00a0or Senior Director Walden at <a href=\"mailto:walden@temple.edu\">walden@temple.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Women\u2019s Law Caucus Now Accepting Members for Outline Bank \u2013 Sign up by April 1st<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WLC-Membership-Flyer.png\" width=\"564\" height=\"730\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Women&#8217;s Law Caucus is once again accepting members to the outline bank for the semester. To secure your lifetime membership to the Women\u2019s Law Caucus, please complete <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSf8PQkLwtvEa--lpHsQTdsk_BwZ6WOFLLQCt2AiaYubFjp5_Q\/viewform\">this form<\/a>\u00a0and VENMO your payment of<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>$30.00 to @osowon <strong><u>with your Temple Email in the subject.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0The cutoff to buy into the outline bank is\u00a0<strong>12:00pm April 1st, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions about WLC membership, how to make cash payment, or anything else related to WLC, please email <a href=\"mailto:LawWLC@temple.edu\">LawWLC@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>*Please note that by becoming a WLC member, you are agreeing to NOT share outlines with nonmembers*<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Volunteer Law Students and Attorneys Needed for Life Planning Clinic on Friday, January 24th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Looking for a low-commitment and rewarding way to give back to the community? Volunteer once again with the Probate and Trust Law Section\u2019s Diversity Committee as we join SeniorLAW Center to co-host an\u00a0<strong>in-person pro bono Life Planning Clinic<\/strong>! The clinic will be held on\u00a0<strong><u>Friday, January 24th from 9 am to 1 pm at Ballard Spahr, 1735 Market Street, 51<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0Members of the Probate and Trust Law Section are encouraged to donate their specialized skills to help low-income Philadelphians avoid guardianships and tangled title, preserve generational wealth, and ensure their wishes are respected.<\/p>\n<p>At the Clinic,\u00a0<strong>volunteer attorneys will draft simple<\/strong> <strong>life planning documents for elderly low-income Philadelphia clients, including simple wills, health care powers of attorney, financial powers of attorney and living wills<\/strong>.\u00a0Document templates will be provided, and virtual training will be provided prior to the day of the event. Volunteer attorneys will meet with clients to draft their documents.\u00a0\u00a0<u>Local law students are also invited to join the attorneys as volunteers to coordinate the drafting of documents in real time at the meeting!<\/u>\u00a0\u00a0<em>There is no additional commitment beyond spending the morning drafting the documents with SeniorLAW Center\u2019s clients.<br \/>\n<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>If you are interested in volunteering for this Clinic, please email Chloe Mullen-Wilson at<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:CMullen-Wilson@TimoneyKnox.com\"><strong>CMullen-Wilson@TimoneyKnox.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<strong>by Tuesday, January 21st.<\/strong>\u00a0 We hope you will consider joining us for this opportunity to assist the community. There is high demand for these clinics \u2013 your efforts will be greatly appreciated by clients who would otherwise not have access to this important service.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Mock Jurors Needed for Temple Trial Ad \u2013 1L Student Invited!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Several times over the course of the year, the master&#8217;s program at Temple Law School hosts &#8220;performance weekends&#8221; where the students&#8217; advocacy is critiqued by veteran litigators and judges. The next of these performance weekends will take place on <strong>Friday and Sunday, February 14 &amp; 16, 2025<\/strong>. The master&#8217;s students will focus on trying cases before jury panels. We are now in need of jurors, and we cordially invite you to participate in this jury trial exercise. Jury focus groups will take place on <strong>Friday, February 14<\/strong>, and full jury trials on <strong>Sunday, February 16<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Attend as a 1L?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in trial advocacy or litigation, this is an excellent opportunity to see practicing lawyers in action as they hone their advocacy skills. It\u2019s also a great chance to network with experienced attorneys and judges.<\/p>\n<p>As a 1L, you can also get a firsthand look at what advocacy education looks like at Temple Law, which is ranked <strong>#1 in the country for trial advocacy<\/strong>. If you\u2019re considering registering for Temple\u2019s <strong>Integrated Trial Advocacy Program (ITAP)<\/strong>\u00a0in your second year, this is the perfect way to learn more about it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When and Where&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, February 14, 2025, 3:00-6:00 PM<\/strong><br \/>\nTemple Law School, 1719 N. Broad Street (directly across from the Liacouras Center)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, February 16, 2025, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert Street, Center City Philadelphia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will there be food?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>YES!<\/strong>\u00a0Pizza will be provided on Friday. Gift cards for you to buy your own lunch will be provided on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Numbers&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Friday, February 14:<\/strong>\u00a0We need approximately <strong>30-35 students<\/strong>\u00a0from 3:00-6:00 PM.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, February 16:<\/strong>\u00a0We need up to <strong>100 student jurors<\/strong>\u00a0for a full-day commitment (8:30 AM-5:00 PM, though trials may finish earlier).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What do you need to do to prepare?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Friday:<\/strong>\u00a0Nothing!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday:<\/strong>\u00a0You\u2019ll receive a juror questionnaire to fill out beforehand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Questions? Email Professor Marian Braccia\u00a0at <a href=\"mailto:tud23980@temple.edu\"><strong>tud23980@temple.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To sign up, please complete the form found here:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2F8FtLPTYztL&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cnurmson%40temple.edu%7Ca84070429b8b469a1cec08dd31b1554d%7C716e81efb52244738e3110bd02ccf6e5%7C0%7C0%7C638721359884997997%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=REQhYregP8ukh4XYU%2F7%2FTYmZjkD8OS4rm%2F7bStxjd8k%3D&amp;reserved=0\">https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/8FtLPTYztL<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Judges Needed &#8211; UPenn Undergrade Mock Trial Team<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Mock Trial Team is hosting our annual high school Mock Trial Tournament on the weekend of\u00a0<strong>January 18th\u201319th <\/strong>on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.\u00a0The tournament is attended by hundreds of high schoolers from across the state of Pennsylvania, and we&#8217;re\u00a0<strong>looking for judges<\/strong>\u00a0to help educate the next generation of young lawyers.<\/p>\n<p>There will be four rounds in total.\u00a0 We expect each round will be about a three to four-hour time commitment, including the judge\u2019s meeting and full trial.\u00a0If you are available to judge for <strong>any<\/strong> of our four rounds,\u00a0<strong>please fill out the\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdU17cG6nP66YpeXYcm6fnOImFd5754gzVkqvGFylnqkKjjPg\/viewform\"><strong>following form<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0at your earliest convenience.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The round times are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Round 1: Saturday, January 18th from 10:00am to 2:00pm<br \/>\nRound 2: Saturday, January 18th from 3:00pm to 7:00pm<br \/>\nRound 3: Sunday, January 19th from 10:00am to 2:00pm<br \/>\nRound 4: Sunday, January 19th from 3:00pm to 7:00pm<\/p>\n<p>If\u00a0you have any questions, please reach out to Nishanth Bhargava at <a href=\"mailto:pennmocktrial.judging@gmail.com\">pennmocktrial.judging@gmail.com<\/a> or over text at 732-742-8078.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><em><strong>Bar Association Student Memberships &#8211; Join for Free Today!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Join the Philadelphia Bar Association Today!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Philadelphia Bar Association makes an important investment in students\u2019 professional development by paying for your membership. <a href=\"https:\/\/my.philadelphiabar.org\/PBA\/TempleBeasley\/JoinCreateAccountLawStudent.aspx\">To get started, fill out this online form<\/a>. You must use your temple.edu email address. Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:membership@philabar.org\">membership@philabar.org<\/a>\u00a0or (215) 238-6300.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Pennsylvania Bar Association &#8211; Free Membership for Law Students<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Law students can join the Pennsylvania Bar Association for benefits such as networking, scholarships, job posting, writing competitions, and leadership opportunities. For more information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PBA-2024-Law-School-Membership-Flyer.pdf\">PBA 2024 Law School Membership Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania \u2013 Free Student Membership<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hbapa.net\/\">https:\/\/www.hbapa.net\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Free ABA Law Student Membership<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>ABA Law Student Membership is FREE and includes many extremely valuable resources. For more information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024_ABALawStudentMembership_Brochure.pdf\">\u00a0ABA Law Student Membership Brochure<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>UPCOMING EVENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><em>Ask Me Anything (Re-Orientation) Help Desk &#8211; January 21 and January 22<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Spring semester of law school is a very busy time for students (particularly for 1Ls!) and there are many information sessions, application deadlines, and opportunities.\u00a0 We have learned that students sometimes miss these opportunities because the spring is a very challenging and busy semester (and we know you get a lot of email!). We are holding an Ask Me Anything (Re-Orientation) Help Desk on January 21 and 22.\u00a0 This is designed to give all students an overview of the many opportunities that will come your way in the coming months.\u00a0 We want to make sure that every student has a good foundational understanding of the importance of some of the opportunities at Temple Law.\u00a0 We hope that providing a general timeline for the next several months, and explaining some of the acronyms that are commonly used, is a good way to start.\u00a0 Please mark your calendars and join us from 11:30AM &#8211; 1PM or 4PM &#8211; 6PM.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Not Just Tax! Call for Volunteer Tax Preparers &#8211; Wednesday, January 22 at 12PM in K1D<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/VITA-Event-Flyer.png\" width=\"552\" height=\"715\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Diverse Student\/All Faculty Reception \u2013 Thursday, January 23 at 4PM<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2025DiverseStudentEvent_v2.jpg\" width=\"710\" height=\"513\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Temple Law School\u2019s annual diverse student\/all faculty reception is an opportunity for students from historically excluded communities to meet and connect with each other and members of the Temple Law faculty and staff outside of a classroom or administrative setting. Take a well-deserved break from work and get to know your Temple Law community over hors d\u2019oeuvres and conversation.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to register: <a href=\"https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/events\/diverse-student-all-faculty-reception-january-23-2025\/\">https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/events\/diverse-student-all-faculty-reception-january-23-2025\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Complimentary Webinar for Law and Compliance \u2013 Friday, January 24<sup>th<\/sup> at 3PM<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ici.org\/\"><strong>Investment Company Institute<\/strong><\/a>, the Washington, DC-based association representing regulated funds globally (e.g., mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and closed-end funds), is offering a free webinar on <strong>Friday, January 24, from 3:00 \u2013 4:00 pm ET,<\/strong> <strong>to introduce students to legal and compliance career opportunities in the asset management industry.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can register for the event <a href=\"https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/d66a2177-4db7-4483-9332-b284b9878e9c\/regProcessStep1\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. At the conclusion of the webinar, <strong>attendees will be encouraged to upload their resum\u00e9s into ICI\u2019s resum\u00e9 repository, which is accessible for review only by ICI member firms (i.e., asset management companies),<\/strong> seeking to hire interns and new talent.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>APALSA&#8217;s Lunar New Year \u2013 Friday, February 7<sup>th<\/sup> at 5PM \u2013 Tickets Available January 13th<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/APALSA-Lunar-Banquet.png\" width=\"406\" height=\"526\" \/><br \/>\nTemple APALSA welcomes you to our Lunar New Year Banquet! Join us on Friday, February 7, 2025, to celebrate the Year of the Snake. We\u2019ll kick off the night with a networking hour and a cash bar, then transition to a 9-course meal (please be aware that due to the restaurant\u2019s menu there are limited vegetarian options, and many courses include pork and\/or shellfish) and entertainment from Philly-area dance troupes. As dinner winds down we\u2019ll have some speeches from community members and offer time to connect with students, professors, practitioners, and other members of the Philly law community. Please reach out to <a href=\"mailto:apalsa@temple.edu\">apalsa@temple.edu<\/a>\u00a0with questions. Be sure to buy tickets in advance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytlawconnection.com\/s\/706\/c21\/interior.aspx?sid=706&amp;gid=1&amp;pgid=2924&amp;content_id=2204\">here<\/a>! This is a popular event every year and there are limited spots available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Friday, February 7, 2025, from 5:00\u20139:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Ocean Harbor (1023 Race St Fl 7, Philadelphia, PA)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ticket Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytlawconnection.com\/s\/706\/c21\/interior.aspx?sid=706&amp;gid=1&amp;pgid=2924&amp;content_id=2204\">https:\/\/www.mytlawconnection.com\/s\/706\/c21\/interior.aspx?sid=706&amp;gid=1&amp;pgid=2924&amp;content_id=2204<\/a>\u00a0(ticket sales will go live on Monday 1\/13 and end 2\/6)<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<h2><strong>WRITING COMPETITIONS, CONTESTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND TOURNAMENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><em><strong>Scholarship Opportunities: New opportunity; next deadline March 1st<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Information on available scholarships, writing competitions, contests, and tournaments is posted here: <\/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;\"> The scholarship opportunities currently available include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/scholarships\/#NRACRDF24\">NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Law School Writing Contest \u2013 Deadline March 1st<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/scholarships\/#SSLSWC25\">2025 Sovereignty Symposium Law Student Writing Competition \u2013 Deadline March 24th<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/scholarships\/#PIABA24\">Public Investors Advocate Bar Association James E. Beckley Writing Competition &#8211; Deadline March 28th<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/scholarships\/#PMC25\">Pennsylvania for Modern Courts 2025 Law Student Writing Competition \u2013 Deadline March 31st<\/a>&#8211;\u00a0<strong>NEW<\/strong><\/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<h3><em><strong>AccessLex Scholarship Databank<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Students<\/span> seeking additional financial support during law school can also access the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accesslex.org\/databank\"><strong> AccessLex Scholarship Databank<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof elementToProof\">\n<div>\n<h2><strong>HEALTH AND WELLNESS REMINDERS AND EVENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<h3><em><strong>TUSafe App &#8211; download today!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>Temple University\u2019s Department of Public Safety has a one-stop personal safety app that is available on your mobile device. Please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/safety.temple.edu\/tualert\/tusafe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the university\u2019s Public Safety website for the new application<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Bike Temple: Register your Bicycle; Free U-locks<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Students can register bicycles online using Campus Safety&#8217;s <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>. Just complete and submit the online form, and then visit one of the Campus Safety locations.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Temple Campus Walking Escort Program<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>To request an escort, 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.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Temple Flight Program<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\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. Flight shuttles can be\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/flight.transloc.com\/routes\"><strong>tracked in real time<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"BARMPRE\"><strong>BAR EXAM &amp; MPRE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof elementToProof\">\n<h3><em><strong>July 2025 Pennsylvania Bar Application Now Open!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The application period for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pabarexam.org\/bar_exam_information\/725ExamInfo.htm\">July 2025 Pennsylvania Bar Exam<\/a> is now open. If you plan on sitting for the July 2025 bar exam in Pennsylvania, you can begin your <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pabarapplication.org\/OBA\/Login.aspx\">online application<\/a><\/span> today.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan on sitting for the bar exam in another jurisdiction, you should refer to that jurisdiction\u2019s website for more information on the application process, timeline, and fees. Not sure where to start? Check out the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.ncbex.org\/comp-guide\/directory\/\">NCBE\u2019s Directory of Jurisdiction Bar Admission Agencies<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>&#8220;Esquire Bound&#8221;: Virtual Information Series on Admission to Practice and Bar Exam Success<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Join us for \u201cEsquire Bound\u201d \u2013 our\u00a0 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 6 \u2013 6:45 pm via Zoom<\/strong>. You can access the Zoom link for every session here: <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/96046427589\">https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/96046427589<\/a>. These sessions will be recorded.<\/p>\n<p>Information on Spring semester dates will be released soon.\u00a0Slides from the Esquire Bound events for the fall semester are below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 15th<\/strong>: Admission to Practice: Overview of the Bar Exam &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/PmwEaWz9sLHZmKSN5Hd38LrBObxR7ypl8GYtpF4aAB4FqnQuXzAJJ40_rCFUx_3-.dbxBM071pzi1G6a6\">Recording<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Admission-to-Practice-Overview-of-Bar-Exam.pdf\">Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>September 29th<\/b>: Admission to Practice: Other Requirements &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/oS6dn-cnVF-qX6rMP9D2bMViLxmoBh6ow4bTo6IuzZ8IuYcoY8nsNastr0NtWeHK.Ot9ZGq0X18I_AqG6\">Recording<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Admission-to-Practice-Other-Requirements.pdf\">Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>November 10th<\/b>: Planning for the Bar Exam: Courses, Schedules, and More &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/z0rPXhasZhyT7eHiSN4xe-jAe2cdfqgeaM4akxxOgOlLznidTlqbhr53ScvgcW3o._DcU9EjqZvr0A1P5\">Recording<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Planning-for-the-Bar-Exam-Courses-Schedules-and-More-1.pdf\">Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em><strong>2025 MPRE Dates and Registration Deadlines &#8211; Register for March MPRE by January 23rd, 2025<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NCBE_MPRE_2025_Dates_Flyer.png\" width=\"534\" height=\"692\" \/><\/p>\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 2025 test dates for the MPRE have been released, and can be found below:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Test Administration<\/th>\n<th>Recommended\u00a0Submission Date to Apply for Accommodations<\/th>\n<th>Registration Deadline<br \/>\nFee: $160<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>March 26 or 27, 2025<\/td>\n<td>December 4, 2024<\/td>\n<td>January 23, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>August 20 or 21, 2025<\/td>\n<td>April 30, 2025<\/td>\n<td>June 18, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>November 13 or 14, 2025<\/td>\n<td>July 30, 2025<\/td>\n<td>September 25, 2025<\/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: <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>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: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbri.com\/mpre-review\/\">BARBRI,\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helixbarreview.org\/helix-mpre\">Helix, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/bar-exam\/courses\/mpre-review-course\">Kaplan,\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quimbee.com\/bar-review\/mpre\">Quimbee, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themisbar.com\/mpre\">Themis.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Bar Exam &#8211; Information on UBE Passing Scores by Jurisdiction<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NCBE_UBE_Passing_Score_Flyer_Oct2024.png\" width=\"543\" height=\"702\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>NextGen Bar Exam &#8211; Coming to a Jurisdiction Near You Beginning July 2026!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NCBE_NextGen_Flyer_Oct_2024.png\" width=\"583\" height=\"755\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Are you planning on taking the bar exam on or after July 2026? 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