{"id":932,"date":"2019-08-29T21:42:54","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T21:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/?p=932"},"modified":"2019-09-04T19:35:07","modified_gmt":"2019-09-04T19:35:07","slug":"fall-2019-week-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/fall-2019-week-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall 2019 – Week 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Labor Day Weekend Hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We hope you all have a safe and relaxing holiday weekend.\u00a0 Please note that Klein Hall will be open on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (7AM-10:30PM).\u00a0 The Law Library will be closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday (Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and 2).<\/p>\n

Save The Date – September 12th 12PM K2B – “<\/strong>Banned: Immigration Enforcement in the Time of Trump”<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Please mark your calendar: <\/em>On Thursday, September 12 at noon in K2B<\/strong>, Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia<\/a>, Samuel Weiss Faculty Scholar and Clinical Professor of Law at Penn State will give a talk on her new book, Banned: Immigration Enforcement in the Time of Trump<\/a>; \u00a0Jill Family<\/a>, Commonwealth Professor of Law and Government and Director, Law and Government Institute at Widener-Harrisburg will comment.\u00a0 The book provides an insightful and detailed overview of developments in immigration law and policy under the first 18 months of the Trump administration.\u00a0 Prof. Wadhia is one of the country\u2019s leading experts in prosecutorial discretion and has been leading the charge to challenge the Trump administrations myriad of unlawful efforts to restrict immigration.\u00a0 Prof. Family is one of the country\u2019s leading experts in the intersection of administrative law and immigration law, and has testified before Congress on related topics.\u00a0 Free pizza will be served!\u00a0 This event is co-sponsored by the Institute for International Law and Public Policy and the Sheller Center for Social Justice.\u00a0 We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n

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Job Opportunity – Class Assistants for Trial Advocacy Program\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you are interested in applying to be a class assistant in the Trial Advocacy program please email Mary Beth Wilson at mwilson6@temple.edu<\/a> today for available days and time(s).\u00a0 Please note that class assistant\u2019s are expected to attend each class and play witness roles as needed; act as a liason between the Trial Ad Office, instructors, and students; contact students with changes in assignments, dates, or other information; and make sure all forms are distributed, completed, and returned as instructed.\u00a0 Payment is $12\/hour. Work Study is preferred, but not required. Questions?\u00a0 Contact mwilson6@temple.edu<\/a>.\u00a0 The schedule of classes is below.<\/p>\n

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Campus Resources and Student Services Fair – September 4th<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Please join us on September 4th 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to meet representatives from the University, law school, and community to learn how you can be supported throughout law school.\u00a0 Campus Recreation, Barnes and Noble, the Wellness Resource Center, and more will be in Klein on the first and second floors.\u00a0 We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n

Job Opportunity<\/strong> – Professor Amy Sinden is Hiring a Research Assistant<\/h3>\n

Professor Amy Sinden<\/a> is looking for interested law second, third or fourth year J.D. students to work with her as part-time research assistants during the Fall 2019 semester on projects relating to environmental law.\u00a0 Possible topics will include the role of cost-benefits analysis in EPA rule making, general administrative law topics, and climate change.\u00a0 Work study required.\u00a0 Interest in and knowledge of environmental law, administrative law, and\/or economics is a plus, but not required.\u00a0 Please send resume and transcript (unofficial is fine) to amy.sinden@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Job Opportunity<\/strong> – Law Library Student Workers\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Law Library Student Workers will perform a variety of tasks under the supervision of the Head of Public Services Librarian.\u00a0 Tasks include information desk shifts, answering the phone, providing customer service to members of the law school, paging reserve materials, physical processing of books, editing current catalog records, shelving, and other projects as assigned.\u00a0 Student Workers will be assigned shifts during the library’s public service hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm, Friday 8am-5pm; and Saturday\/Sunday 12pm-6pm.\u00a0 Scheduling is flexible within those hours.\u00a0 Work study students are preferred.\u00a0 The Law Library may opt to renew this position for future semesters.\u00a0 Interested students should contact Charlie Perkins at charles.perkins@temple.edu<\/a> with a resume and cover letter.<\/p>\n

Job Opportunity<\/strong> – Law Library Research Assistant\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Law Library Research Assistants will work in the Temple Law Library’s Public Services department, providing research assistance for faculty scholarship and participating in special projects that support reference activities.\u00a0 Students are expected to work 10 hours\/week during the semester, but scheduling is flexible.\u00a0 Qualified candidates will have completed a law school first-year legal research and writing class.\u00a0 Work student students are preferred.\u00a0 The Law Library may opt to renew this position for future semesters.\u00a0 Interested students should contact Julie Randolph at julie.randolph@temple.edu<\/a> with a cover letter and resume.<\/p>\n

Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition is a competition that brings students from law schools across the country to compete with each other in a mock trial as if between nations at the International Court of Justice.\u00a0 The Jessup Team will be responsible for researching and writing legal briefs for both sides in a dispute between two fictitious countries.\u00a0 Students will then form two teams of two to argue a side before a panel of judges, the majority of whom are actual judges or attorneys involved in the practice of international law.\u00a0 This will involve a significant time commitment over the course of the late fall and beginning of the spring semester.\u00a0 Students may earn 2 credits for their Spring Semester.\u00a0 If interested, please email Kyle Offenbecher at kyle.offenbecher@temple.edu<\/a>for more details.<\/p>\n

Eagles Spirit Day – Thursday September 5th<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Temple Law is Philly Proud! Celebrate the start of the 2019-2020 Philadelphia Eagles season by wearing your best Eagles gear. Don\u2019t forget – the season home opener is Sunday, September 8 at 1PM against the Washington Redskins.<\/p>\n

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Women’s Law Caucus Scholarship Application 2019 – 2020<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This year, the Women\u2019s Law Caucus would like to support three<\/u> deserving upper level students (i.e., 2Ls, 2LEs, 3Ls, 3LEs, and 4LEs) by awarding each a $1,000 scholarship. To ensure fairness, the WLC Executive Board will not be participating in selection, nor will WLC Executive Board members be allowed to apply. Instead, a Selection Committee comprised of members of the faculty and administration will choose the recipients of the scholarships. The scholarships are focused on community involvement in general, legal community involvement, dedication to the advancement of women in the legal community, and financial need. We strongly encourage all to apply.\u00a0 The application can be found here<\/a>.\u00a0 Should applicants have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Co-Presidents, Miranda Bovit and Cami Garcia-Flahaut, at miranda.bovit@temple.ed<\/a>u<\/u> or camille.garcia-flahaut@temple.edu<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Drop\/Add Reminder<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Please remember that the Drop\/Add period ends TOMORROW Friday, August 31st at 1PM.\u00a0 If you have any questions or want to talk about course scheduling please email jennifer.bretschneider@temple.edu <\/a>or britt.walden@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Technology Resources for the 2019-2020 Academic Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Do you need to know how to change your email account to your name?\u00a0 Do you need the Microsoft Download link?\u00a0 This helpful video can answer many of your technology questions.\u00a0 Click here<\/a> to view the video.<\/p>\n

Community Reminder – Temple Campus is Smoke Free<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Just a reminder that tobacco-free campus policy<\/a> applies to all U.S. Temple University facilities, properties and vehicles. Smoking and the use of tobacco products shall not be permitted in any buildings, parking lots, pathways, covered entrances, sports\/recreational facilities and stadiums, Liacouras Walk, Polett Walk, Beasley Walk, the Bell Tower and adjacent lawns, O\u2019Connor Plaza, and any other campus walkways or plazas. Where Temple buildings are adjacent to public sidewalks or streets, smoking and the use of tobacco products is prohibited on those public sidewalks and streets within 20 feet of building entrances.\u00a0 If you have any questions please email jennifer.bretschneider@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mindful Mondays – Weekly Mindfulness Begins September 9th<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Everyone can participate in a 20-minute guided mindfulness meditation practice.\u00a0 Mindful meditation involves paying attention on purpose to the present moment without judgement.\u00a0 No experience is necessary.\u00a0 Starting Monday, September 9, 2019 join Professor deGuzman at noon in K5B.<\/p>\n

Dean’s Invitation Forum & Luncheon<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We welcome 2017 Inductee to the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame, Judge David R. Herndon to talk about advocacy and his career path.\u00a0 Please join us on September 17 at noon in Shusterman Hall.\u00a0 RSVP required.<\/a><\/p>\n

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