{"id":4473,"date":"2026-04-03T17:22:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/?p=4473"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:22:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:22:12","slug":"spring-2026-week-twelve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/spring-2026-week-twelve\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 2026 – Week Twelve"},"content":{"rendered":"
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COMMUNITY REMINDERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Volunteer Witnesses needed for Final Trials – Sunday, April 26th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

We are looking for volunteers to serve as witnesses<\/strong> for our LL.M. in Trial Advocacy final trials on Sunday, April 26<\/strong> at the Stout Center for Criminal Justice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

These trials are the capstone experience for our LL.M. students, and having strong, prepared witnesses is a critical part of making the day run smoothly and realistically.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re looking for about 10 more volunteers<\/strong>. If you\u2019re available for any portion of the day, please let me know your window of availability\u2014we can assign you a witness role that aligns with your schedule and on-stand testimony time.<\/p>\n

You can sign up here:
\n2026 LLM in Trial Advocacy Final Trials Volunteer Sign-Up \u2013 Fill out form<\/a><\/p>\n

TLR Intent to Participate Form – submit by May 8, 2026<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

The Write-On Intent to Participate Form for both TLR and TICLJ has been released and can be found at both this link<\/a> and under the “Modules” section of the TLR Canvas page. As mentioned during the info sessions, this form is important because it allows law school administration to add you to ExamSoft for Write-On packet submissions. To be clear, completing the form does not require participation in the competition.<\/strong> If you are even considering writing on, we recommend that you fill out the form to be eligible to participate.<\/p>\n

If you complete your Intent to Participate Form before May 8 at 5 pm<\/strong>, you will be able to upload your final Write-On submission at any point during the Competition. If you complete your Intent to Participate form between May 8 at 5 pm and May 22 at 5 pm<\/strong>, you will be able to upload your final submission starting on May 25. For ease of access, we recommend filling out the form before May 8. If you have not filled out the form before May 22, you will not be able to participate.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Feel free to reach out to Ben Gaver (writeoncoord@gmail.com<\/a> or bgaver@temple.edu<\/a>) with any further questions.<\/p>\n

1L Academic Advising Panel Recordings<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Did you miss one of our\u00a0 practice area academic advising panels? Below are the recordings for the panels that we’ve held so far:<\/p>\n

Criminal Law and Procedure<\/a><\/p>\n

Civil Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution<\/a><\/p>\n

Public Interest Law<\/a><\/p>\n

Intellectual Property and Law & Technology<\/a><\/p>\n

International Law<\/a><\/p>\n

Employment & Labor Law<\/a><\/p>\n

Immigration Law<\/a><\/p>\n

Business & Tax Law (Including ITP)<\/a><\/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

Environmental Justice Speaker Series<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

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Environmental Mentoring Program now accepting applications<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

The American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) is now accepting applications from interested law students for its Mentorship Program. ACOEL is a professional organization of distinguished environmental lawyers dedicated to maintaining and improving the ethical practice and development of environmental law. Membership is by invitation only, and members are recognized by their peers as preeminent in the field of environmental law. Members of ACOEL have volunteered to act as mentors to law students interested in pursuing a career in environmental law. More information on the program and how to apply can be found at this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Please feel free to reach out to Professor Sinden with questions. Amy.Sinden@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

UPCOMING EVENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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EJ Conference 2026: Movement Lawyering for Climate Justice – Monday, April 6th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Join TELS, NLG, and this year’s EECJ Fellows for the third event of the 2026 Environmental Justice Conference<\/strong>! This panel, Movement Lawyering for Climate Justice<\/strong>, will highlight the different ways lawyers can support environmental activism, ranging from partnering with community coalitions to representing individuals who engage in civil disobedience exercising their First Amendment rights. By showcasing the wide variety of ways to get involved, we hope to leave attendees motivated to do more tomorrow than they did today. This event will be held on Monday, April 6 in K2A and on Zoom<\/a><\/strong> (meeting ID 974 4835 4178). Lunch will be provided.<\/p>\n

Please contact eecj@temple.edu<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n

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Why Antitrust? What’s Next for Consumer Protection and Antitrust – Monday, April 6th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Join Professor Douglas and the ABA Antitrust Law Section on Monday, April 6th at 4pm in the Moot Court Room<\/strong> to welcome antitrust legend Professor Herbert Hovenkamp (University of Penn) and rising star Jessica Taticchi (Merck) for a discussion on “Why Antitrust?” Register here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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JD\/MBA Dual Degree Program Information Session with Fox School of Business – Wednesday, April 8th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Join us on Wednesday, April 8th at 1PM<\/strong> for a virtual information session to explore the Fox MBA\/JD dual degree program. Learn how our flexible in person and online formats can be tailored to fit your schedule whether you’re pursuing an accelerated path or a part-time option. We’ll guide you through the application process, discuss available scholarships, and provide an opportunity for you to connect directly with an admissions representative for personalized answers. As an added bonus, all attendees will receive an application fee waiver. Don’t miss this opportunity to take the next step toward your MBA\/JD dual degree! Please register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

EJ Conference 2026: Keynote Address by Robert Bilott – Thursday, April 9th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Join TELS and this year’s EECJ Fellows for the FINAL event of the 2026 Environmental Justice Conference<\/strong>! We will be joined by Robert Bilott<\/strong>, an internationally recognized lawyer who litigated multiple cases against chemical companies like DuPont. His leadership exposed the effects of PFAS contamination, secured hundreds of millions in damages and settlements, and led the Biden administration to announce the first PFAS regulations for drinking water. His story has been retold in his memoir, Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer’s Twenty-Year Battle Against DuPont<\/em>, as well as the 2019 feature film Dark Waters<\/em>, starring Mark Ruffalo as Bilott! This event will be held on Thursday, April 9 in K1C and on Zoom<\/a><\/strong> (meeting ID 922 8988 0345). Lunch will be provided.<\/p>\n

Please contact eecj@temple.edu<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n

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APALSA x Tea Club: Cherry Blossom Festival – Thursday, April 9th<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Tea Club and APALSA invite you to celebrate spring together at our Cherry Blossom Festival. Join us for an afternoon of tea, mochi and light snacks, and relaxed arts and crafts inspired by the season. Stop by to unwind, get creative, and enjoy community as we welcome spring in bloom.<\/p>\n

Thursday, April 9, 2026
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\nTemple Law School – Barrack Hall – Room: 3rd Floor Student Lounge<\/p>\n

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Thriving in Law: Career Choices, Culture, and Well-Being – Monday, April 13th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

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Join us for the Spring 2026 Dean\u2019s Forum, Thriving in Law: Career Choices, Culture, and Well-Being \u2014 A Conversation with Jami McKeon<\/em> on Monday, April 13, 2026 from 11:30 AM \u2013 1:00 PM in Shusterman Hall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

As Chair of global law firm Morgan Lewis, Jami McKeon has led the firm\u2019s transformation into a global legal powerhouse while also transforming its culture to one that is collaborative, inclusive, and human-centered. She joins Interim Kean Family Dean Kristen Murray for a conversation about wellness in legal education and in the profession.<\/p>\n

Lunch will be served. Register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TLR Write-On Training Sessions – Wednesday, April 15th and Sunday, April 19th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Please mark your calendars for the Temple Law Review Write-On Training Sessions!<\/p>\n

Day Students<\/strong> – Please join Temple Law Review on Wednesday, April 15, at 12pm in K1E<\/strong>! We will be discussing the Write-On Competition, including details on the competition case note and citation worksheet, competition rules, and tips to succeed! Lunch will be provided, and the session will be recorded for those who can’t make it. We look forward to seeing you there!<\/p>\n

Evening Students<\/strong> – Please join Temple Law Review on Sunday, April 19, at 6pm on Zoom<\/strong>! We will be discussing the Write-On Competition, including details on the competition case note and citation worksheet, competition rules, and tips to succeed! The session will be recorded for those who can’t make it. We look forward to seeing you there! Here is the Zoom link: https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/98602469400<\/a><\/p>\n

Please contact Ben Gaver at writeoncoord@gmail.com<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMMING<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Spring Semester Study Materials – Slides<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Did you miss our session on Spring Semester Study Materials? You can find the slides here<\/a>. Please email Sr. Director Walden at walden@temple.edu<\/a>\u00a0to access any session recordings.<\/p>\n

Exam Strategies Refresher – Rescheduled to Thursday, April 9th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

As exams approach, join us on Thursday, April 9th at 12PM in K2A<\/strong> to review exam strategies.<\/p>\n

Exam Prep: Structuring Your Answer with IRAC Help Desk – April 7th & 8th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Have questions about organizing exam answers? Stop by the Help Desk on\u00a0Tuesday, April 7th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<\/strong> and\u00a0Wednesday, April 8th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.<\/strong> for IRAC resources and guidance on what goes where (Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion), how to draft strong rule statements, and how to integrate facts effectively. Get templates, tips, and clarity before exam season ramps up.<\/p>\n

WRITING COMPETITIONS, CONTESTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND TOURNAMENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

WWCDA Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Outstanding Law Student Award \u2013 deadline Monday, April 6th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

May or December 2027 graduates<\/strong> are invited to express interest in being considered for the 2026 WWCDA Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Outstanding Law Student Award,<\/strong> presented by the Women\u2019s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA). The selected student will be honored at the WWCDA Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. on December 1, 2026<\/strong>, with travel expenses covered, and will have access to mentoring opportunities with leading practitioners. This award recognizes a law student who exemplifies the qualities of Justice Ginsburg. If you are interested in being considered for this award, please contact Dean Bretschneider at jennifer.bretschneider@temple.edu<\/a> by Monday, April 6, 2026 at 12PM to learn about the submission (students will need to prepare a personal statement)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

2026 Horn-Tucker Scholarship Award – Apply by Monday, April 6th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Horn-Tucker Scholarship Award. The primary considerations for the granting of the scholarships are:<\/p>\n

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  1. BLSA membership<\/li>\n
  2. Financial need, and<\/li>\n
  3. The submission of a 500\u20131000-word essay.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The essay must be submitted no later than April 6, 2026, at 5:00 pm<\/strong>. The essay must be original writing, and students submitting an essay must execute an attestation that they have not used any artificial intelligence in writing the essay. Even if you have received a scholarship in a prior year, you are still eligible to receive another scholarship. This scholarship is open to all students regardless of race, religion, or gender identity. The topic of the essay is: “Have Equality and Justice Been Enough? If Not, How Should Black Lawyers Help Close the Economic Gap?”<\/strong>. You can submit your essay here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Scholarship Opportunities and Databank<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

    Information on available scholarships, writing competitions, contests, and tournaments is posted here: <\/span>Student Post Scholarship Page<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 Students<\/span> seeking additional financial support during law school can also access the AccessLex Scholarship Databank<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines –\u00a0 next deadline April 8th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

    If you haven\u2019t checked out our\u00a0Student Post Scholarship Page<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0recently, below are some scholarships newly posted or with upcoming deadlines:<\/p>\n