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| LAW CONNECTION | May 20, 2013 | |
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Faculty News Professor Jeremy Telman's article, A Monist Supremacy Clause and a Dualist Supreme Court: The Status of Treaty Law as U.S. Law, will appear in Marko Novakovic (ed.), BASIC CONCEPTS OF PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW: MONISM AND DUALISM (Belgrade, 2013). At the end of May, Professor Telman will participate in a conference in Canj, Montenegro to which the volume's contributors (from 31 countries) are invited.Assistant Professor Faisal Kutty's article, The War on Terror and the Need for Muslim Support, an expanded version of his op-ed last month in the Toronto Star which argues that the Muslim community has risen to the challenge of addressing the mainstream about extremists within, and that, to win the war on terror, democratic governments must foster productive bridge building with the majority of Muslims who oppose jihadist ideology...was published by http://jurist.org/forum/2013/05/faisal-kutty-muslim-support.php Read More Faculty News |
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Student News Top 5 JobsView positions from Efron & Efron PC, City of South Bend Legal Department, Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellowship, State of Connecticut Appellate Court, and State of Connecticut Supreme Court ... Read More |
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Local Pro Bono Opportunity VOLUNTEER FROM ANYWHERE! LIVEHELP PROGRAM What is LiveHelp? LiveHelp is an online chat service available on the public, legal-information websites, www.IllinoisLegalAid.org and www.AyudaLegalIL.org. The goal of the LiveHelp Program is to put the law within reach by expanding access Illinois Legal Aid Online services. We do this by helping website visitors find the information they need to resolve their legal problems. ... Read More |
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Summer 2013 Externs If you have been selected as a summer 2013 extern, be sure you complete the proper registration form, available online at: http://www.valpo.edu/law/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1-EEPDF-ExRegForm.pdf. The summer drop/add deadline is Thursday, May 30, 2013 and you must complete this form, obtain the proper signatures and be registered in DataVU by this date to receive academic credit. Contact Lisa.Cannon@valpo.edu if you have questions. ... Read More |
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Non-Judicial Externs - SUMMER 2013 Learning Objective - due Friday, May 31 - The purpose of this report is to state your goals and expectations for the semester in your externship. Understanding your goals will guide your reflections expressed in your work journal. Submit to TWEN for Professor Curt Cichowski to review. ... Read More |
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State Judicial Externs - SUMMER 2013 Early Report - due Friday, May 31 - The purpose of this early report is to confirm you have started your hours, set a work schedule and identify any problems that need to be remedied. Submit a brief email message to Prof. Vance at ruth.vance@valpo.edu detailing your externship experience to date. ... Read More |
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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. The program is accessible through Strategy, click here for more details on how to get started! ... Read More |
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Chicago Alumni Lunch Series - Students Welcome! Friday, May 31, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Municipal Bar + Dining Co. - 216 W Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60654 The only cost is the price of your own meal. To expedite service, view the lunch menu in advance and make a selection from the menu. Place your order on the RSVP form. Please submit your selection by May 24. Thank you! ... Read More |
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Valpo Law Student Organizations Raise $7,488 For Charities During the 2012-2013 academic year, student organizations of the Law School made significant contributions in order to help improve the lives of others. By raising $15,488 in monetary contributions as well as through donating hours of hard work and support, the student organizations' impact was large. For example, Phi Alpha Delta, ensured local children have shoes to wear through the TOMS Project. The Property Law Society helped raise money for the local Housing Opportunities charity. The Student Bar Association helped improve the home lives of women and children by supporting The Caring Place. The Running Club gave support to those going through extreme hardship by contributing to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the American Red Cross. The impact was not just limited to these human charities, but the law school organizations supported animals as well. The Business Law Society helped raise money for the Lakeshore Paws organization, which helps to find homes for abandoned animals. The Military Veterans Law Association lent its support to the Pets For Vets program, to help improve the quality of life for not only pets, but also for American Veterans. Finally, this spring the Equal Justice Alliance raised $373 from various fundraisers to help fund awards Public Interest Grants. The Student Bar Association and the organizations of Valparaiso University Law looks forward to continuing this good work into the next school year. ... Read More |
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Class of 2013 Champagne Reception Friday, May 24, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Old Town Banquet Center Please RSVP by May 20th to: http://www.valpo.edu/law/champagne-reception-rsvp ... Read More |
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Commencement Saturday, May 25, 10:00 a.m., in University Chapel. For more details click here: ... Read More |
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Wesemann Café Menu The Café will be closed from May 18-27. Summer Hours: Starting, May 28 - July 18, Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ... Read More |
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