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LAW CONNECTION   September 2, 2013
 

Faculty News

Professor David R. Cleveland has begun a two-year term on the Board of Directors of the Association of Legal Writing Directors.

Sarah (Sally) Holterhoff was recently in Singapore as a delegate to the 79th annual World Library and Information Congress of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA). She attended as the official representative to IFLA from the American Association of Law Libraries. She also began a four-year term on the Standing Committee of the Law Libraries Section. She was one of 3500 delegates from 120 countries who participated in the IFLA conference.
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Equal Justice Works Call-Out Meeting
September 5
10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Benson Classroom

Academic Success Program - Outlining for Finals
September 6
12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Tabor Classroom

Academic Success Program - Outlining for Finals
September 13
12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Tabor Classroom

Professionalism Series - Sharp Look for the Young Lawyer
September 16
4:30 - 5:20 p.m.
Tabor Classroom

Career Planning Open Houses
September 16
September 18
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Academic Success Program - Law School Exams - Essay and Multiple Choice Tips and Strategies
September 20
12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Tabor Classroom

Bar Association Reception
September 26
6 - 8 p.m.
Law School Atrium

Professional Development Day Speaker
September 27
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pelzer Classroom

Professional Development Day
September 27
2 - 3:30 p.m.
Wesemann 1st Floor Hallway and Atrium

Academic Success Program - ASP Question and Answer Session
September 27
12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Tabor Classroom


Student News

Top 5 Jobs
View positions from U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor, Hammond Legal Aid, Thiros & Stracci, Lake County Public Defender, and Circuit Court - 17th Judicial Circuit ... Read More

VOLT is Live for All Students
The Valparaiso Online Law Tracker (VOLT) mobile tool is designed to help students stay on task with their career planning activities. VOLT provides each student, (depending on class year) with a sequence of career planning steps. VOLT connects students to Strategy, LinkedIn, the Law School's Calendar of Events, and the Law Connection e-Newsletter.

To get started on using this mobile tool, go to: volt.law.valpo.edu ... Read More

New Career Resource for Students
Career Planning has purchased JD Careers Out There, a new video resource for students. Through this resource students will have access to career advice from lawyers and non-practicing attorneys presented in a video format. To sign up for access to this very valuable resource ... Read More

Professional Development Day Speaker
Part of Valparaiso Law's Professionalism Series events
Topic: Self-Assessment - A Powerful Career Tool
Presenter: Diane M. Costigan, Senior Managing Director, SJL Shannon Legal Center Management
When: Friday, September 27, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Pelzer Classroom ... Read More

Professional Development Day
Opportunity for students to learn about different practice areas.
When: Friday, September 27, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., First Floor Hallway and Atrium
Some of the employers represented by alumni participating in table talk sessions with students:
Indiana Attorney General, JP Morgan, Mayer Brown, Jenner & Block, Penn State University Department of Athletics, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, Indiana Department of Child Services, Ohio Attorney General, Volkswagen Group of America, UAW Legal Services Plan, and Sidley Austin ... Read More

Brush Up On Your Interview Skills with a Mock Interview
Interview slots still available
Thursday, September 5, 7:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. (Strategy Posting 3806)
or
Monday, September 23, 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. (Strategy Posting 3816) ... Read More

Internships USA
Search internship opportunities by category (international affairs, women's rights, sports, education, environmental, federal agencies, human rights, law and policy, and corporate.) ... Read More

Bar Association Reception
Thursday, September 26, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Law School Atrium

Meet representatives from a number of state and local bar associations and learn about how you can become involved and expand your network. ... Read More

Upcoming Open Houses
1Ls - September 16, 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m., (Sign up for meeting with your Career Advisor)

3Ls - September 18, 10:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m.

Any 2L who missed the 2L Open House on Aug. 28th should stop by the Career Planning suite and pick up a copy of "An Insider's Guide to Interviewing" ... Read More

Career Planning Walk-In Hours
While walk-ins are welcome in the Career Planning suite, we cannot always guarantee that someone will be available to speak with students since many students have pre-arranged sessions with our staff. However, we can assure students that this year we will have specific times designated each week when an advisor ... Read More

Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair
Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26

Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
(Crystal City metro on Yellow and Blue lines) ... Read More

The Law Clinic is Now Accepting New Cases
The Law Clinic is now accepting new cases and is offering its services to the University faculty, staff, and students in matters such as debt collection defense, consumer issues, landlord/tenant disputes, guardianships, adoptions, and tax concerns involving the Internal Revenue Service. ... Read More

Equal Justice Works Call-Out Meeting
Equal Justice Works would like to welcome all 1L, 2L and 3L students for a call-out meeting on Thursday, September 5, 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., in Benson. Bagels and drinks will be provided. ... Read More

1L Essay Competition
1L's are strongly encouraged to participate in an essay competition that will award two (2) incoming first-year law students with a check in the amount of $500 each. Essay competition winners will be announced at the 1L Welcome Dinner. All essays must be submitted by September 6, to Dennis.Martinez@valpo.edu ... Read More

Brandeis Bowling League
The Brandeis Bowling League is starting up again for the Fall Term! Our first league game will be on Monday, September 16, 2013. We will have 8 weeks of regular season play and then 2 weeks of playoffs. ... Read More

Wesemann Café
Current café menu ... Read More
 

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