{"id":4499,"date":"2026-04-17T15:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T15:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/?p=4499"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T15:25:00","slug":"spring-2026-week-fourteen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/spring-2026-week-fourteen\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 2026 – Week Fourteen"},"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

Temple 10-Q Student Editor Application – Apply by April 27th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

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The Temple 10-Q, Temple University Beasley School of Law’s business law magazine, is looking for Student Editors to join for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.<\/p>\n

The 10-Q works with alumni and faculty to publish short-form articles covering developments in the business law world. All interested students should complete this short application<\/a>. An info session will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM in Klein 1c.<\/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

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 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<\/div>\n
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APALSA Spring Potluck – Saturday, April 18th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

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Happy Spring! APALSA is hosting our Spring Potluck on Saturday, April 18 at 6:00pm<\/strong>. Similar to our Friendsgiving, come for the food, the friends and the fun as the semester comes to an end before finals! Sign-up here: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1NQw8oA6TtE8DIGX6ejpAx_CwmD7pq8Pf6v8qFwJTXuc\/edit?usp=sharing<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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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

Afrofuturism and the Law Symposium – Friday, April 24th; Register by April 22nd<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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This event is organized by Temple\u2019s College of Liberal Arts and hosted at the law school. The first panel is a teach-in about Afrofuturism, the second panel is about the intersection of Afrofuturism and the law, and the third panel is about artists and Afrofuturism. If you\u2019re interested in coming (even for part of the day), please register here<\/a> by COB April 22.<\/strong><\/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 – Slides<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Did you miss our session on Exam Strategies Refresher? Please email Sr. Director Walden at walden@temple.edu<\/a> to access the slides and any session recordings.<\/p>\n

WRITING COMPETITIONS, CONTESTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND TOURNAMENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\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 May 1st<\/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