{"id":4425,"date":"2026-02-27T15:40:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/?p=4425"},"modified":"2026-02-27T15:40:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:40:18","slug":"spring-2026-spring-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/spring-2026-spring-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 2026 – Spring Break"},"content":{"rendered":"
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COMMUNITY REMINDERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Spring Break Building Hours<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

From March 2nd through March 6th, Barrack Hall will close at 7 PM. Klein Hall will be open for regular hours. Wishing you a restful spring break!<\/p>\n

Message from Dean Kristen Murray: Student Experience Survey<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

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As part of the law school\u2019s strategic initiatives, one of which is working towards a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and sustainable community, the student DEIB committee is gathering information about the student experience as it relates to equity and access at the law school. We are interested in hearing more about what’s working and what isn’t. Make your voice heard by filling out the survey today<\/a>! Survey participants will be entered into a lottery for vintage Temple Law swag.<\/p>\n

Important Short Summer Employment Survey – All Non-Graduating Students – Please Complete!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

What are your summer 2026 plans? Working? Study Abroad? Still Searching? Let CSPD know by logging into the CPM<\/a> and completing the 5-min Summer Job Survey<\/strong> (see these simple how-to instructions<\/a> for more guidance). This will help CSPD to better serve you and future students with information like employment rates and will help you and future students to better connect via the CPM with classmates and alumni with similar experiences. As always, feel free to reach out to lcareer@temple.edu<\/a> with any questions or schedule an appointment with a CSPD career counselor.<\/p>\n

Information Regarding Tax Documents<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Federal 1098-T Tax Form<\/strong><\/p>\n

Temple University has issued a Federal 1098-T form to all eligible students, reporting tuition, fees, and any scholarships or grants applied to their accounts during the 2025 calendar year. The reported information is used to determine eligibility for educational tax credits. Details on how to access your 1098-T are available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Specific tax questions should be directed to your tax preparer or adviser. For general questions about the 1098-T, you can review the 1098-T Tax Reporting information<\/a><\/strong> on the university\u2019s website or contact the Bursar\u2019s Office at 215.204.7269 or bursar@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Federal W-2 Form<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students who were paid by Temple University in 2025 were issued a W-2 by Temple\u2019s Human Resources Department in January. The W-2 forms are maintained by Tax Management Services and are available on TUPortal. Please email hrpaynra@temple.edu<\/a> if you cannot access your W-2.<\/p>\n

2026-2027 <\/strong><\/em>Federal Judicial Clerkship Honors Clinic: Apply by Monday, March 2nd<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

For 2L Day, 3L Part-Time Day, and 3L Evening Students:<\/p>\n

We are excited to announce that the application for the 2026-2027 Federal Judicial Honors Clinic<\/a> is now open!<\/p>\n

The FJC Honors Program is a 6-credit year-long experiential program (3-credits each semester) in which students work with federal judges and their law clerks to draft orders, research issues, prepare bench memoranda, and observe judicial proceedings. Students are expected to spend approximately ten hours per week in chambers and attend a bi-weekly classroom seminar on Wednesday mornings at the Federal Courthouse.<\/p>\n

To apply, please send the application (linked above and here<\/a>) and your resume to Dean Bretschneider at jennifer.bretschneider@temple.edu<\/a> by 12pm on Monday, March 2, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

All May 2026 Graduates \u2013 The Graduation Application is Now Open – Complete by Friday, March 6th<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Graduation Application is now open for the May 2026 graduating class<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Students who plan to graduate in May 2026 must apply to graduate<\/strong>\u00a0through the University TUPortal\/Self Service Banner system. This application must be completed by Friday, March 6, 2026<\/strong> for all law May 2026 graduates. Students enrolled in dual degree programs 0r certificate programs will have to submit a separate graduation application for each program.<\/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

Please follow the instructions below to apply for graduation.<\/p>\n