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LAW CONNECTION   January 14, 2012
 

Faculty News

Paul H. Brietzke, professor of law, age 68, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013. Initial arrangements were private for family only. Memorial arrangements on campus are pending currently, and we will distribute that information as soon it becomes available.

Professor Faisal Kutty's article, "Free Expression and An Elusive Middle Ground: Part Two", which argues that the global community must engage in a serious debate over the limits of free expression as it applies to the defamation of cultures and religions, and that in order to do so the extremists on both sides must face their own hypocrisy, was published by jurist.org. ... Read More
 

Professionalism Series - No Second Chance for a First Impression
Jan 14
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Ulbricht Classroom

Career Planning 1L Open House
Jan 16
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Career Planning Suite

Lecture: The Globalization of Anti-Corruption Laws
Jan 18
3:30 p.m.
Pelzer Classroom

Professionalism Series - Q & A with the Board of Law Examiners
Jan 22
12:40 - 1:30 p.m.
Ulbricht Classroom

BLSA & LLSA MLK Congressional Debate
Jan 23
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Tabor Classroom

Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture
Jan 24
4 - 5 p.m.
Tabor Classroom

Career Planning 3L Open House
Jan 31
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Career Planning Suite

Ascension to Excellence Pt. 1
Feb 6
6 - 8 p.m.
Benson Classroom


Student News

Top 5 Jobs
View positions from Northern IN Federal Community Defender, Porter Superior Court #2 (Judge Alexa), Porter Superior Court #3 (Judge Jent), Porter Superior Court # 6 (Judge Thode), and the U.S. Attorney’s Office ... Read More

Externship Spring 2013 Orientation
If you have been selected for a SPRING 2013 externship, please review the FAQ section of the law externship website and confirm that you are properly registered in DataVU to obtain the academic credit. Please attend the mandatory orientation below that fits your extern selection. ... Read More

Spring Mock Interview Program
Being interviewed are activities that require attention and practice. Make sure you have prepared for your next interview by asking and answering questions. Participating in a mock interview gives you a chance to receive valuable feedback and tips for having a successful interview. ... Read More

The Summer Public Interest Job Search - Free Webinar Series
Expert Tips on Cover Letters, Resumes, Interviewing, and Networking. This two-part webinar series, co-sponsored by NALP and Equal Justice Works, will provide law students and counselors with insight on the key elements of the summer public-interest job application process. ... Read More

2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Valparaiso University's events start on January 16 and continue through January 24. The theme this year is "Building Bridges: Dream. Dialogue. Service." to evaluate work that serves, communicates or connects with Dr. King's mission. ... Read More

Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture
Featuring Speaker Karen Freeman-Wilson, Mayor of Gary, Indiana
From A Dream to a More Perfect Union
Thursday, January 24, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tabor Classroom
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Coffee and Career Chat with Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson
On Thursday, January 24, in the St. Louis Room from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., join Karen Freeman-Wilson as she talks about her law school experience and career path. The event is limited to the first fifteen students to RSVP through Strategy. ... Read More

Brandeis Bowling League
The Brandeis Bowling League is BACK for the Spring Term! Our first league game will be on Monday, Jan 23rd, 2012. This year, we will have 8 weeks of regular season play and 2 weeks of playoffs. ... Read More

Update: Ascension to Excellence Pt. 1
Ascension to Excellence is an event aimed at illuminating the "Law as a Calling" aspect of our education. As a result, we’ve assembled a panel of distinguished practitioners to share their stories about how they got into their respective practices, what they did while in law school to prepare them for their practices, and provide advice to students on how to make inroads into the sports and entertainment law practices. ... Read More

Wesemann Café Menu
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