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| LAW CONNECTION | September 9, 2013 | |
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Faculty News Professor David R. Cleveland's seventh article on federal court reform, Rationing Revisited: Post-Crisis Reconsideration of Federal Court Reform, 61 Clev. St. L. Rev. 48 (2013) was published by the Cleveland State Law Review. The article examines a variety of reform proposals including structural reorganization of the courts, revision of the federal judiciary's jurisdiction, and changes to case management practices.The ContractsProf Blog, edited by Professor of Law Jeremy Telman, launched its re-design last week. As a result of the re-design, readership of the blog increased dramatically, from 200-300 visits to the site per day before to re-design the over 1500 per day. Professor David Herzig, wrote a blog post for Tax Prof blog, about the recent IRS/Treasury ruling on same-sex marriage. The Treasury said that for federal purposes they will recognize a marriage regardless of where the couple currently lives. taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof_blog/2013/08/herzig-.html Read More Faculty News |
Academic Success Program - Outlining for Finals
Professionalism Series - Sharp Look for the Young Lawyer
Career Planning Open Houses
Academic Success Program - Law School Exams - Essay and Multiple Choice Tips and Strategies
Bar Association Reception
Professional Development Day Speaker
Professional Development Day
Academic Success Program - ASP Question and Answer Session
Seegers Lecture on Jurisprudence |
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Student News Top 5 JobsView positions from LaPorte County Prosecutor, Austgen Kuiper & Associates, P.C., Hammond Legal Aid Clinic, IN Dept. of Child Services, and Bryce Downey & Lenkov LLC ... Read More |
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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 |
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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 ... Read More |
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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 |
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Professional Development Day with Alumni 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 |
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Brush Up On Your Interview Skills with a Mock Interview Interview slots still available Monday, September 23, 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. (Strategy Posting 3816) ... Read More |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Cardozo Cup The Cardozo Cup will be held on Friday, September 20th from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., at Bicentennial Park Field 2 located at 175 Burlington Beach Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383. This is our annual softball tournament where the 1Ls will face off with the 2Ls. The winner of that round will face the 3Ls and then the last round will be against faculty/staff. ... Read More |
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1L and 2L Class Representatives Election Looking to be more involved at Valparaiso Law? Looking for a way to have your voice heard and be a leader for your law school class? Then here is your chance. The Student Bar Association (SBA) will be holding elections for 1L and 2L Class Representatives on Friday, September 20. According to the SBA Constitution, a Class Representative represents his/her class level by raising student concerns in SBA meetings and a Faculty Representative represents his/her class level by raising student concerns to the Faculty and Administration. ... Read More |
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Box Tops for Education BLSA will be collecting Box Tops for Education to be donated to a local school! Schools are able to turn in the Box Tops that they collect and earn money to put towards computers, classroom supplies, and more. Collection Will Be in the Atrium Every Wednesday During the Month of September. ... Read More |
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Ballroom and Social Dance Class The law school ballroom and social dance classes are starting back up this semester! Classes will be every Friday in the Harre Union and are in Ballroom C this week. Ashley Hardin will be teaching the classes and will be there at 7:30 p.m., if people want to come early and leave early, but classes technically start at 8:00 p.m. and go until 10:00 p.m.. ... Read More |
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Wesemann Café Current café menu ... Read More |
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