Click here to view this email as a webpage

LAW CONNECTION   November 5, 2012
 

News


Top 5 Jobs
Learn more about jobs from LaPorte Superior Court #1 (Judge Lang), Thiros & Stracci, P.C., Cook County Public Defender's Office, Anthony F. Tavitas, PC, and Hoosier Environmental Council ... Read More
 

Bar Preparation and Bar Study Loans Presentation
Nov 6
12:40 p.m.
Pelzer Classroom

Coffee and Community
Nov 6
4 p.m.
Wesemann Cafe

24th Annual Swygert Moot Court Competition
Nov 7
4 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall, VUCA

Trial Advocacy IntraSchool Finals
Nov 8
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Porter County Courthouse

Exploding Prison Population and Drug Offenders: Rethinking State Drug Sentencing Conference
Nov 9
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wesemann Hall

Valparaiso Immigration Clinic Community Forum on Deferred Action
Nov 10
1 - 5 p.m.

3L Composite Pictures
Nov 12 - 13

Seegers Lecture on Jurisprudence
Nov 29
4 - 5 p.m.
Wesemann Hall


Alumni Reception-Students Are Welcome!
Please join Valparaiso Law alumni, faculty, students and friends of the Law School for a notable reception to connect with others from Valparaiso Law community. Wednesday, November 14, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ... Read More

Distinguished Alumnus Presentation and Luncheon with Mark Olson
The Career Planning Center's November Distinguished Alumnus is Mark Olson '65. Mr. Olson will be giving a presentation November 13, from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., in Pelzer. ... Read More

Formation of New CPC Student Advisory Committee
The Career Planning Staff is seeking to form a new CPC Student Advisory Committee for the Spring 2013 semester. This new Committee will be made up of two 1L students, two 2L students and one 3L student. ... Read More

Alumni Reception - Students Are Welcome!
Please join Valparaiso Law alumni, faculty, students and friends of the Law School for a notable reception to connect with others from Valparaiso Law community. Thursday, December 6, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ... Read More

Coffee and Community
Reminder: The Career Planning Center will host Coffee & Community on November 6, in Wesemann Café at 4:00 p.m. We hope to see you there! ... Read More

Student Town Hall Meeting
Your presence and opinion is wanted! Please join the Student Town Hall Meeting to share your concerns and feedback on your law school experiences. In order to improve your experience and assist the university in fulfilling its mission to provide an "exceptional education environment," we must become engaged in the process. ... Read More

Valparaiso Immigration Clinic Community Forum on Deferred Action
If you entered the U.S. before your 16th birthday and are under the age of 31, you may be eligible for Deferred Action. With Deferred Action, you cannot be deported for two years, and you can obtain a work permit. ... Read More

Veterans Day 5K Fun Run/Walk
The Veterans Day 5K Fun Run/Walk will take place Saturday, November 10 at 2:00 p.m., around Ring Road. Check-in is in front of the fitness center starting at 1:00 p.m. ... Read More

24th Annual Swygert Moot Court Competition
The final round of the 24th Annual Luther M. Swygert Memorial Moot Court Competition will take place on November 7 at 4:00 p.m., in the Duesenberg Recital Hall in the Valparaiso University Center for the Arts. ... Read More

3L Composite Pictures
3L composite pictures will be taken on November 12 and 13. Everyone should sign up for a time slot on the steering committee board in the main hallway. ... Read More

Latin and Ballroom Dance is back!
By popular demand, we will again be hosting a free Latin and ballroom dance class for students, staff and faculty. Taught by our own Eduardo Galan, it will meet as follows. Thursdays, November 15, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Community Room of the Christopher Center. ... Read More

Trial Advocacy IntraSchool Finals
Thursday, November 8, Porter County Courthouse, Honorable Judge Bradford's Courtroom, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Judges: Honorable Judge Bradford, Professor Bodensteiner, and Professor Vandercoy ... Read More

Office of Admissions - Fall Visit Day Recap
The Office of Admissions hosts personal visit days for prospective applicants throughout the academic calendar. Personal visit days are available this fall on Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ... Read More

Exploding Prison Population and Drug Offenders: Rethinking State Drug Sentencing Conference
November 9, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wesemann Hall. Long-term sentences for low-level drug offenders have contributed to the exponential growth in many states' prison populations. ... Read More

Bar Preparation and Bar Study Loans Presentation
Bethany Lesniewski and Ann Weitgenant have prepared a presentation regarding Bar Preparation and Bar Study Loans, November 6th at 12:40 p.m. in the Pelzer Classroom. ... Read More

Annual Law School Thanksgiving Lunch Returns
Thursday, November 8, Porter County Courthouse, Honorable Judge Bradford's Courtroom, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Judges: Honorable Judge Bradford, Professor Bodensteiner, and Professor Vandercoy ... Read More

Wesemann Café Menu
Click here to see the Wesemann Café Menu ... Read More

New (Trial) Dining Hours at the Law School
Beginning Monday, November 5, We will be open 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Breakfast and Grill items,
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Lunch Specials
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Starbucks Coffee, Beverages, and Grab & Go Items. ... Read More

Professionalism Series - Setting up a Law Practice
The Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF), in cooperation with the Valparaiso University Law School, will host a free one-hour, luncheon program (pizza and drinks provided) on "What you Must Know to Start and Manage a Law Office - With Special Focus on Going Solo or Finding a Job with a Small Law Firm". ... Read More
 

Click here to view older versions of the Law Connection