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LAW CONNECTION   March 18, 2013
 

Faculty News

Associate Professor David R. Cleveland, presented on the use of student-generated rubrics at the Third Annual Capital Area Legal Writing Conference in Washington DC.

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Deans Search Student Meeting
Mar 19
Chapel Break
Tabor Classroom

Coffee and Community
Mar 20
4 - 5 p.m.
Wesemann Café

Diversity in the Law Panel Discussion
Mar 20
5:15 - 7:15 p.m.
Tabor Classroom

New Curriculum Informational Meetings
Mar 21 - 11 - 11:40 a.m., Tabor
Mar 21 - 2:40 - 3:15 p.m., Stride
Mar 28 - 11 - 11:40 a.m., Tabor
Mar 28 - 2:40 - 3:15 p.m., Stride

Seeing the Invisible: When Human Trafficking and Advocacy Collide
Mar 21
6 p.m.
Ulbricht Classroom

3rd Annual Catwalk for the Cause Charity Fashion Show
Mar 22
7 p.m.
Harre Union Ballroom

Distinguished Alumni Speaker - Tammy Somers '01
Mar 25
11 - 11:30 a.m.
Ulbricht Classroom

Trial Ad Call Out Meeting and Try Outs
Mar 25 - Meeting
April 12 - 14 - Try Outs
Chapel Break
Stride

IN Court of Appeals Oral Argument
Mar 26
11 a.m.
Tabor Classroom

Moot Court Try Outs Call Out Meeting
Mar 27
Chapel Break
Tabor Classroom

Legal Rebel Panel Discussion and Networking Reception
Mar 27
6:30 p.m.
Harre Union, Brown & Gold Room


Student News

Top 5 Jobs
View positions from Office of the Governor - Illinois, General Counsel's Office, Office of the Governor - Illinois, Legislative Affairs Office, Prosecuting Attorney for the 24th Judicial Circuit, Freedom 22 Foundation, and Chicago Board of Education ... Read More

Spring 2013 State Judicial Extern's Mid-term Meeting
Spring 2013 State Judicial Extern's Mid-term Meeting with Professor Ruth Vance is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:35 a.m., in Ulbricht classroom. Current externs, please plan to attend and it will be kept to this time frame. ... Read More

Job Search Outside OCI: Spring Break Edition
http://www.passthebaton.biz/2013/03/job-search-outside-oci-spring-break.html ... Read More

Legal Rebel Panel Discussion and Networking Reception
Harre Union - Brown & Gold Room-Wednesday, March 27th at 6:30 p.m. The panel will consist of alumni that have combined their J.D. with another career interest: Stephen Starks, Certified NFL Agent & Former Director of Legal Affairs for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency; Beth Kreppein, FBI Gang Task Force/Chicago Crisis Negotiation Co-Coordinator; Marc Trent, JD/MBA, Partner at Financial Strategies Group. ... Read More

Estate Planning CLE, Charity Drive & YLS Monthly Mixer
This event will take place on Thursday, March 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Buffalo Wild Wings in Valparaiso (upstairs gathering room). The free one hour CLE, "The Basics of Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning", will be presented by PCBA President, Alissa Kohlhoff. ... Read More

Externship New Proposal Deadline Extended to April 26
If you wish to submit a new externship proposal for the Curriculum Committee to consider for Summer or Fall 2013, you MUST do so before April 26. See Lisa Cannon for details or download the form for the employer to complete ... Read More

Alumni Mentor Program
Attention Students! Sign up for the Alumni Mentor Program! This is an available resource for all students. With over 100 Alumni volunteers signed up to participate, you won't want to miss this opportunity. ... Read More

Distinguished Alumni Speaker
Tammy Somers '01, Deputy Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division Office of the Indiana Attorney General. Ms. Somers will be giving a presentation Monday, March 25, 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., in Ulbricht ... Read More

IN Court of Appeals Oral Argument
The Indiana Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on Tuesday, March 26 at 11:00 a.m., in the Tabor Classroom.

Vincennes University, et al v. Daniel E. Sparks, 42A01-1206-PL-248
Synopsis: After an investigation into falsified information on a basketball recruit's application to Vincennes University, Daniel Sparks, who was the head basketball coach at the time, agreed that in lieu of facing disciplinary proceedings, he would forfeit his tenure and be subject to a zero tolerance policy. ... Read More

New Curriculum Informational Meetings
For just over a year, the faculty has been working on a curricular reform project. There were three goals: ensure our curriculum is doing everything it can to best prepare you to pass the bar, to get a job, and to carry a high degree of satisfaction with your legal education throughout your career.
We are now ready to unveil the outcomes of that project, and will be doing so at open meetings on the following times and dates:

Thursday, March 21, 11:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m., Tabor Classroom
Thursday, March 21, 2:40 p.m. - 3:15p.m., Stride Classroom
Thursday, March 28, 11:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m., Tabor Classroom
Thursday, March 28, 2:40 p.m. - 3:15 p.m., Stride Classroom
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Deans Search Student Meeting
On Tuesday, March 19 during Chapel Break, Dennis Barden of Witt/Keifer, the firm charged with helping facilitate the search for our new dean, will be here to get your input on what you value in a dean and inform us of the process that the school will undertake to replace Dean Conison. This is a VERY important meeting and an opportunity for student voices to be heard in shaping the future of our school. NO FACULTY or STAFF will be in the room so you should feel free to be candid about what you think makes a great leader for our law school. ... Read More

3rd Annual Catwalk for the Cause Charity Fashion Show
The 3rd Annual Catwalk for the Cause Charity Fashion Show will take place Friday, March 22, at the Harre Union in Ballrooms A, B, and C. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will go to Lakeshore PAWS. Lakeshore PAWS is dedicated to finding loving homes for abandoned and unwanted pets in Northwest Indiana. ... Read More

Trial Ad Call Out Meeting and Try Outs
Call Out Meeting: Monday, March 25th during Chapel Break. Try Outs: April 12 - 14 (Time and Place TBD) ... Read More

Moot Court Try Outs Call Out Meeting
Wednesday, March 27, during Chapel Break in Benson Classroom. Please Come Learn About One Of The Most Prestigious Organizations In The School ... Read More

Seeing the Invisible: When Human Trafficking and Advocacy Collide
Thursday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m., in Ulbricht Classroom. Seeing the Invisible: When Human Trafficking and Advocacy Collide. ... Read More

Speed Networking Event
Speed Networking with BLSA on April 9, between 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., in the Mueller Hall Refectory Room. ... Read More

Coffee and Community
The next Coffee & Community will be held on Wednesday, March 20 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Wesemann Café. Gourmet coffee, cookies, and biscotti will be provided as will an alternative beverage and hot tea for non coffee-drinkers. ... Read More

Diversity in the Law Panel Discussion
Wednesday, March 20, 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., in Tabor Classroom. Members from BLSA, LLSA, WLSA and Lambda present Diversity in the Law. Come hear from diverse perspectives amongst a panel of minority attorneys and professionals from Indiana and the greater Chicago region. ... Read More

Wesemann Café Menu
For the Wesemann Café menu, please click on the following link ... Read More
 

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