{"id":3999,"date":"2025-01-27T14:15:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T14:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/?p=3999"},"modified":"2025-01-27T14:19:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T14:19:32","slug":"spring-2025-week-three","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/spring-2025-week-three\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 2025 &#8211; Week Three"},"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><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<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><em><strong>Dissent in America Teach-Ins presents: The Climate Crisis: What Now?<\/strong><\/em><strong><em> \u2013 Thursday, <\/em><\/strong><em><strong>January 31 at 3PM<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Please join us for a lecture with\u00a0Professors\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.temple.edu\/about\/faculty-staff\/mohammad-f-kiani-mkiani\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mohammad Kiani<\/a>\u00a0(College of Engineering),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.temple.edu\/about\/faculty-staff\/artemy-kalinovsky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artemy Kalinovsky<\/a>\u00a0(Department of History),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.temple.edu\/academics\/faculty\/rosan-christina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tina Rosan<\/a>\u00a0(GUS) and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/contact\/amy-sinden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amy Sinden<\/a>\u00a0(Beasley School of Law), on\u00a0<em>The Climate Crisis: What Now?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>All teach-ins are hybrid. In person at 3:00pm in the Weigley Room (GH 914) and on Zoom. Please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJcoceusqjwqE9VM6KCXffN5Rj4C664kHgtX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">use this link<\/a>\u00a0to join via Zoom.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Dissent in America Teach-Ins Presents: Immigrants&#8217; Rights in the United States: What&#8217;s Next? &#8211; Wednesday, February 5 at 3PM<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Please join us for a lecture with\u00a0Professors\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sociology.sas.upenn.edu\/people\/roberto-gonzales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roberto G. Gonz\u00e1lez<\/a>\u00a0(Richard Perry University Professor of Sociology and Education, UPenn),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/contact\/jaya-ramji-nogales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaya Ramji-Nogales<\/a>\u00a0(Associate Dean for Research I;\u00a0Herman Stern Research Professor, Beasley School of Law), and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.temple.edu\/academics\/faculty\/ricketts-m-nica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M\u00f3nica Ricketts<\/a>\u00a0(Department of History and Latin American Studies),\u00a0on\u00a0<em>Immigrants\u2019 Rights in the United States: What\u2019s Next?<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"l-content l-content-sidebar\" role=\"main\">\n<div class=\"l-content-inner\">\n<article class=\"node node--calendar-event node--full node--calendar-event--full\" role=\"article\">\n<div class=\"node__content\">\n<div class=\"field--event-body\">\n<p>All teach-ins are hybrid. In person at 3:00pm in the Weigley Room (GH 914) and on Zoom. Please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJ0uf--uqjgvE9QcaandJsJNWZzucOcGtJAn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">use this link\u00a0<\/a>to join via Zoom.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Themis Bar &amp; MPRE Talk &#8211; Wednesday, February 5 at 7PM<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Themis-Event-02.05.25.png\" width=\"475\" height=\"614\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Themis Bar Review is hosting a bar + MPRE talk via Zoom on Wednesday, February 5 at 7 PM. Join a Themis Bar Review director to learn about bar prep, applying to the bar, using the free Themis MPRE prep materials, and a Q&amp;A session! All students in full attendance will be entered into a raffle to win a $500 Themis Bar Review gift card.<\/p>\n<p>Zoom Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/87601224304\">https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/87601224304<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong><em>APALSA&#8217;s Lunar New Year \u2013 Friday, February 7<sup>th<\/sup> at 5PM<\/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<h3><em><strong>Law &amp; Public Interest Technology Career Fair and Networking Reception &#8211; February 7th and 8th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Come connect with employers working at the intersection of public interest law and technology at the virtual <strong>Law &amp; Public Interest Technology Career Fair<\/strong>! The more than 20 participating employers represent a diverse cross-section of the legal field, from in-house and firm roles to non-profits and government; by attending their<strong>\u00a0information sessions<\/strong>, your understanding of what you can do with a law degree will expand. Whether you want to work in Philadelphia, Washington D.C., New York City, or Baltimore \u2013 there&#8217;s someone here you should meet. The <strong>virtual <\/strong>Law &amp; Public Interest Technology Career Fair\u00a0will take place on <strong>February 8th, 2025, from 10AM- 4PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/career_fairs\/206bf209-4b59-4d47-b87b-156376bdb5e3\/student_preview?token=oFp7HJ4aguONBkg-l4a562Umo-pp_xRvjNhm-wf7Rc3Va_k_eBF6SQ\" data-auth=\"Verified\">Register now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapp.joinhandshake.com%2Fcareer_fairs%2F206bf209-4b59-4d47-b87b-156376bdb5e3%2Femployer_preview%3Ftoken%3DoFp7HJ4aguONBkg-l4a562Umo-pp_xRvjNhm-wf7Rc3Va_k_eBF6SQ&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cnurmson%40temple.edu%7Cc13e08c068c24ec57be608dd3c051e36%7C716e81efb52244738e3110bd02ccf6e5%7C0%7C0%7C638732714851877706%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=as%2FJy%2BtF2eNA27lcQuY6a9reSerqxDU%2FwiwGSTJ391I%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"Verified\">\u00a0<\/a>and stay tuned as more employers finalize their information session schedule.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The evening before, there will be an <strong>in-person<\/strong>\u00a0Networking Reception at Drexel\u2019s Institute of Trial Advocacy at 1200 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, from <strong>6-8PM on February 7th, 2025<\/strong>. <strong>Please RSVP for the networking reception <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.joinhandshake.com\/events\/1681423\/share_preview\" data-auth=\"Verified\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The Law &amp; PIT Career Fair and Networking Reception focus on <strong>improving access to justice<\/strong>, as well as <strong>promoting diversity in PIT career pathways<\/strong>\u00a0among women, people of color, LGBTQ+ and people from disadvantaged economic backgrounds. The event will set a precedent by offering more structured pathways, like those utilized in traditional legal job recruitment processes, to aid job seekers who have an interest in legal careers that focus on expanding technology and data as public goods serving meaningful public interest goals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>These events are co-organized by Temple Beasley School of Law, Drexel Kline School of Law, Penn-Carey School of Law, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, and Widener University Delaware Law School with funding from the Public Interest Technology University Network.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>TELS &amp; CLS Utility Clinic &#8211; Thursday, February 20<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Utility-Clinic.png\" width=\"610\" height=\"789\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Philly Voice for Change Conference and Reception &#8211; Friday, February 21 &#8211; RSVP today!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>On Friday February 21<sup>st<\/sup>, one of the Family law clinic\u2019s community partners, <a href=\"https:\/\/phillyvoiceforchange.org\/\">Philly Voice for Change<\/a> is holding a conference and reception at the law school, as the official launch of their organization.\u00a0 Philly Voice for Change is a newly established non-profit founded by and for individuals affected by systemic issues like lack of access to treatment and high rates of family separation in Philadelphia. Their mission is to empower their community by fostering knowledge, and personal and professional development for all members.<\/p>\n<p>The conference is titled, <strong>It\u2019s Time for Change in Philly, <\/strong>and will offer CLE credit. The conference will feature a keynote by <strong>Professor Dorothy Roberts,<\/strong> the George A. Weiss University Professor of Law and Sociology and the Raymond Pace and Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Professor of Civil Rights at the University of Pennsylvania.\u00a0 The conference will also include the following panels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Centering the Humanity of Families \u2014 Change from Within<\/strong> (Speakers: Honorable Karen Braxton of the Michigan 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Circuit Court; Demetrius Starling, Senior Deputy Director of Children\u2019s Services Administration, Michigan DHHS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cross-System Collaborations \u2014 Recognizing the Nuances of Family <\/strong>(Speakers: Rev. Michelle Simmons, Why Not Prosper; Zoe Soslow, Vital Strategies; Sydney Groll, Esq., Support Center for Child Advocates)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paving the Way Toward Change <\/strong>(Speakers: Corey Best, Mining for Gold LLC; Sarah Katz, Temple Law; Joyce McMillan, JMacforFamilies; Shrounda Selivanoff, Washington State Office of Public Defender)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The afternoon will conclude with a reception with food, a silent auction, and live music at 5pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/its-our-time-how-the-community-overcomes-systemic-injustices-tickets-1094654965469?aff=oddtdtcreator\"><strong>Register here today!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>SPIN Blood Drive: Volunteers Needed! &#8211; Tuesday, February 25 from 9am &#8211; 2pm<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcrossblood.org\/give.html\/drive-results?zipSponsor=temple%20university%20law\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Temple-University-Law-School-25FEB25-Blood-Drive-e-flyer.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"488\" height=\"631\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>SPIN is recruiting volunteer blood donors for the Red Cross blood drive, which will be held on F<strong>ebruary 25th, from 9:00 to 2:00 in the 3rd floor lounge of Barrack Hall<\/strong>. Please use the QR code to sign up for an appointment slot. All donations can be used to gain points for SPIN public interest grants!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcrossblood.org\/give.html\/drive-results?zipSponsor=temple%20university%20law\"><strong>Click here to register.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Save the Date: Dean&#8217;s Cup &#8211; April 18th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Deans-Cup-Save-the-Date.png\" width=\"622\" height=\"805\" \/><\/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>JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND TA\/RA POSITIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><em><strong>Summer Research Assistant Positions with Professor deGuzman &#8211; Applications due March 1st<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p class=\"elementtoproof\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\">Professor deGuzman is hiring summer research assistants to work on issues related to criminal law, international criminal law, and transitional justice, including restorative and transitional justice. If you are interested, please send a brief (one paragraph) statement of interest, along with your resume and transcript to <u><span style=\"color: #467886;\"><a href=\"mailto:deguzman@temple.edu\">deguzman@temple.edu<\/a><\/span><\/u>\u00a0by March 1<sup>st<\/sup>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Class Assistants needed for Trial Advocacy Courses<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Trial Advocacy Office is still in need of class assistants! See schedule below of available sections.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Listed below by instructor\/day\/time are the Spring 2025 Advanced Trial Ad (ATA), Integrated Trial Ad (ITAP II) skills, and Introduction to Trial Ad (ITA) classes that are still in need of class assistants. Positions are open to current students <u>beyond<\/u>\u00a0their first year.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>NOTE: This appointment fulfills one of the requirements for the \u2018Trial Advocacy Certificate\u2019 program.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in applying for this position, please <strong>reply to Mary Beth Wilson at <u><a href=\"mailto:mary.beth.wilson@temple.edu\">mary.beth.wilson@temple.edu<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\u00a0 ASAP with the available time(s) you would like to be assigned.<\/p>\n<p>Some information about student class assistant\u2019s position:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are expected to attend each class and play the witness role(s) as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Assist instructor with class recordings, student feedback forms processing, final trial scheduling, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Act as liason between the Trial Ad Office, instructors, and students, i.e. contacting students with changes in assignments, dates, or other information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payment is $15\/hour<\/strong>. Work Study is preferred but not required. Let us know if you are eligible or not.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" width=\"161\"><strong>SCHEDULES &#8211; SPRING 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"161\"><strong><u>TITLE<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"62\"><strong><u>CRS<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"62\"><strong><u>SEC<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"135\"><strong><u>DAY \/ TIME<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"207\"><strong><u>INSTRUCTOR<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"161\"><strong>Advanced Trial Advocacy &#8211; Civil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"62\"><strong>569<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"62\"><strong>021<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"135\"><strong>T 6:00-8:50 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"207\"><strong>BENDESKY, Larry<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"161\"><strong>Trial Ad II<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"62\"><strong>461<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"62\"><strong>023<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"135\"><strong>TH 5:30-8:20 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"207\"><strong>KATZ, Eileen<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"161\"><strong>Trial Ad II<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"62\"><strong>461<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"62\"><strong>025<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"135\"><strong>TH 4:30-7:20 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"207\"><strong>NORFLEET, Andrew<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"161\"><strong>Trial Ad II<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"62\"><strong>461<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"62\"><strong>027<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"135\"><strong>TH 4:30-7:20 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"207\"><strong>URBANO, Janesa<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"161\"><strong>Trial Ad II<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"62\"><strong>461<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"62\"><strong>030<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"135\"><strong>TH 7:30-9:20 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"207\"><strong>STRAW, Hon. Craig<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"161\"><strong>Introduction to Trial Advocacy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"62\"><strong>558<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"62\"><strong>27<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"135\"><strong>T\u00a0 6:00-8:50 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"207\"><strong>ANHALT, Hon. Diana<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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<\/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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