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LAW CONNECTION: STUDENT EDITION   Sept 6, 2012
 

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UPCOMING EVENTS


Military Veterans Law Association Call-out Meeting
Sept 6
11 - 11:30 a.m.
Ulbricht

International Law Society Call-out Meeting
Sept 6
11 - 11:30 a.m.
Stride

WLSA Call-out Meeting
Sept 7
11 - 11:30 a.m.
Ulbricht

Business Law Society Call-out Meeting
Sept 10
11 - 11:30 a.m.
Stride

Valparaiso Law Republicans
Sept 12
11 - 11:30 a.m.
St. Louis Room

Valparaiso Law Democrats
Sept 13
11 - 11:30 a.m.
Tabor

SALDF Call-out Meeting
Sept 13
11 - 11:30 a.m.
TBA

WLSA - Night with the Professors
Sept 13
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Christopher Center Library

Professionalism Series - Interviewing 101: Sealing the Deal
Sept 6
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Tabor Classroom

Open House for 1Ls
Sept 7
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
CPC Suite (Room 131)

Academic Success Workshop
Sept 11
3:40 - 4:30 p.m.
Benson Classroom

Professionalism Series - Wellness and the Profession of Law
Sept 14
4 - 5 p.m.
Tabor Classroom

Professionalism Series - Sharp Look for the Young Lawyer
Sept 27
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Tabor Classroom


News Stories


Night with the Professors
The Women's Law Student Association would like to invite all Valparaiso University Law School Professors to attend Night with the Professors. This is one of WLSA's most important annual events, giving students the chance to sit with professors in a setting outside of class to get their questions answered and acquainted with their professors. We are hoping to see all professors there to enjoy a free dinner and get to know the class of 2015! ... Read More

Meeting for Single Law School Parents
On Tuesday, September 18 at Chapel Break in Pelzer Classroom there will be a short informational meeting to discuss the needs of single parents, network and build community. ... Read More

Kaplan Student Representative: 1L's and 2L's
Would you like your bar review course for free? Do you want the chance to have a leadership role on campus? Do you like earning rewards? Do you like talking to people? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you should become a Kaplan Student Representative today! ... Read More

Christian Legal Society
CLS is having its Weekly Bible Study every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Stride Courtroom (Room 148). Come for food and fellowship, and continue the exploration into the fascinating book of Job! ... Read More

Valparaiso Law Democrats
Valparaiso Law Democrats will be holding its call-out meeting Thursday, September 13, in Tabor Classroom during Chapel Break. Students will have a chance to hear about VLD upcoming events and learn about the many opportunities that VLD has available to students. ... Read More

Valparaiso Law Republicans
Valparaiso Law Republicans (VLR) will be holding a call-out meeting during Chapel Break, in the St. Louis room (off the café) on Wednesday Sept. 12. ... Read More

SALDF Call-out Meeting
SALDF is having a call-out meeting on Thursday, September 13 at chapel break. Flyers will be posted with the exact room prior to the meeting. ... Read More

International Moot Court Intra-School Competition Oral Argument
Lakshmi Jayanthi received the Best Oralist award at the 4th Annual International Moot Court Society's Intra-School Competition on Tuesday, September 4. Marina Takagi was named the Runner-Up Best Oralist and Colette Reinke was recognized for writing the Best Memorial of the competition. ... Read More

The 1L Annual Welcome Dinner
The 1L Annual Welcome Dinner is an occasion to welcome the incoming class, introduce students to the life of the law school, honor an outstanding minority alumnus or member of the legal community, and to announce the winners of the Welcome Dinner Essay Competition. Please join us on Friday, September 21, at 7:00 p.m., in Harre Union, 1509 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383. REMINDER - the RSVP deadline is Friday, September 7, 2012. Please check your prior email announcement for the appropriate RSVP link. ... Read More

Updated Website and Stress Relief & Relaxation Room Available
The Valparaiso University Counseling Services offers a Stress Relief and Relaxation Room to all faculty, staff and students of Valparaiso University. This service is free and confidential. ... Read More

Now Hiring: Law School Student Aid for the Wesemann Café
Work hours available: Monday - Friday 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., or Monday - Friday 12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m. If interested please see Peggy at the Wesemann Café. Pick up your application and set up an interview time. Or you can send an email to Peggy.Luchene@valpo.edu ... Read More

Wesemann Café at Valparaiso University Law School
Please click the following link for the Wesemann Café Menu (9/3 - 9/7) ... Read More

Top 5 Jobs
See jobs from the Office of Chief Counsel-IRS, U.S. Department of Labor-Office of Administrative Law Judges, United States Army JAG, Bamberger Foreman Oswald & Hahn, and Marshall, Gerstein, & Borun LLP ... Read More

Welcome New Sr. Director of Operations, Vicki Ryan
Please help the Career Planning Center staff welcome, Victoria Ryan, Esq. as the Sr. Director of Operations. Vicki joined the team on August 6, 2012. Vicki's primary responsibilities are to manage the CPC's day-to-day operations, oversee the staff, and assist alumni and students with identifying appropriate resources for their job search. ... Read More

Open House for 1L's
Friday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CPC Suite, (Room 131)

Stop in and meet the CPC staff, schedule your career advising appointment, and discuss the VOLT, the new mobile tool designed to help our law students organize, prepare and complete the necessary steps to advance their career. There will be snacks, refreshments, and professional door prizes ... Read More
 

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