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LAW CONNECTION   January 7, 2012
 

Faculty News

Professor Faisal Kutty was profiled in the Northwest Indiana Times for being included among the "500 Most Influential Muslims in the World" in 2012 by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre in Jordan. ... Read More

Professor Faisal Kutty's article, "Free Expression and An Elusive Middle Ground: Part One", 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

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
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

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

Summer Public Interest Stipend Applications
Applications for 2013 Summer Public Interest Stipend awards are now available in the Resource Library in Strategy. Please thoroughly read the program requirements contained at the end of the application as some of the requirements have changed. Completed applications must be submitted to Robyn Rucker in the Career Planning Suite by Friday, April 12, 2013 at 5pm. ... 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. ... Read More

Upcoming CPC Events
January
16 -- 1L CPC Open House (10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
31 -- 3L CPC Open House (10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
February
6 -- 2L Open House (10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
12 -- Externship Expo
25 -- Etiquette Dinner (5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
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The Globalization of Anti-Corruption Laws
Friday, January 18, Pelzer Classroom. Lecture at 3:30 p.m., Reception Immediately Following. Andrew S. Boutros, Assistant United States Attorney, Northern District of Illinois ... Read More

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

MLK Debate
The Black Law Student's Association would like to cordially invite all faculty and staff to attend the 2013 Martin Luther King Debate to be held at Valparaiso University Law School on January 23 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., with reception to be held after the event. ... Read More

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

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