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| LAW CONNECTION | October 21, 2013 | |
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Faculty News Professor Michael Murray's book chapter, Rhetoric and Advocacy, has been listed on seven SSRN journals' Top-Ten lists for downloads since it was posted on the Social Science Research Network on August 7, 2013. The Top Ten lists were from CSN: Law (Advocacy); Cognitive Social Science eJournal; Law and Rhetoric eJournal; RCRN Rhetoric eJournals, RCRN: Rhetoric & Law; Rhetoric & Communication Research Network; and Rhetoric & Public Discourse eJournal.Read More Faculty News |
Q & A on the Emerging Issues in Animal Law
Bar Exam Question and Answer Session
Professionalism Series - Drugs & Alcohol and Your Career
The Professional Moot Court for the Cure
Academic Success Program - Review: Exam Strategy - Contracts
2013 Judge Luther M. Swygert Memorial Moot Court Competition
Patent Bar Exam Session
Miss Representation Film Event with Panel and Reception |
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Student News Top 5 JobsIndiana Department of Child Services, Public Interest Law Initiative, Chicago Legal Clinic, Chicago Park District, and Hoosier Environmental Council ... Read More |
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Student Appointments in Career Planning Please confirm that your time zones are correct in your Google calendars. You can click on the gear symbol on the right hand side of the calendar. (Go to Settings) and the current time zone should be the third option - "Your current time zone:" should be marked to Central Time. ... Read More |
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Meet the Public interest Employers Reception Save the Date: Tuesday, October 29, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Where: Loyola University Chicago's Corboy Law Center Come learn about non-profit and government agency volunteer, intern and employment opportunities. Questions? Call Robyn Rucker 219.465.7972 or send an email to robyn.rucker@valpo.edu ... Read More |
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Women's Bar Association of Illinois Cordially invites you to join us in Honoring the Achievements and Installation of Chief Justice Rita B. Garman, Illinois Supreme Court, Chief Judge Diane P. Wood, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit at a Cocktail Reception on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ... Read More |
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Pro Bono Plenary for 3Ls Tuesday, November 12th, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Stride Courtroom The purpose of this final session is to discuss the value of engaging in pro bono work as an attorney. Presenters and students will share their experiences. Required for all December 2013 Graduates May 2014 Graduates are also welcome to attend. Those who do attend will not be required to attend the Pro Bono Plenary in April 2014. ... Read More |
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Etiquette Tip of the Week: 5 Great Places to Network in Person From the Culture and Manners Institute "I filled out over 100 online applications and did not get one response," is a familiar complaint I hear from college graduates. We spend a lot of time in our lives applying for advertised job openings. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70 percent of jobs come from networking. The best jobs go to people who network and sometimes jobs are created for them. So where can you network? ... Read More |
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Pumpkin Painting at the Boys & Girls Club The Illinois State Bar Association invites students to attend a Halloween event at the Boys and Girls Club of Valparaiso (No need for costumes). The event will begin at 4:00 p.m., and we will help, talk to, and most likely be entertained by the boys and girls as they paint pumpkins. If you have any questions, please e-mail IllinoisBarAssociation@valpo.edu. ... Read More |
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3v3 Basketball Tournament 3v3 Basketball tournament to raise money for breast cancer awareness. This gives the students an ability to blow off some steam while being active and raising money for a great cause. ... Read More |
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2013 Judge Luther M. Swygert Memorial Moot Court Competition Wednesday, November 6th, 4:00 p.m., Duesenberg Recital Hall, VUCA This year's problem explores whether a student's art work was protected by the First Amendment's Free Speech Clause under Tinker and its progeny. 2013 Swygert Justices The Honorable Michael S. Kanne, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit The Honorable Philip Simon, Chief Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana The Honorable John Martin, Magistrate Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana ... Read More |
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The Professional Moot Court for the Cure Thursday, October 24th, 7:00 p.m., Wesemann Hall, Tabor Classroom Judges: Robert Guy, White County, Indiana Prosecutor (class of 1984) Bernard Carter, Lake County, Indiana Prosecutor (class of 1984) Stephen Starks Bill Trowbridge, CEO Michiana Resources (class of 1999) Roger Bradford, Porter County Superior Court Judge (class of 1973) Judge Bradford will be serving as the Chief Justice of the judging panel. Reception with Hors d'oeuvres and drinks to follow. ... Read More |
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Bar Exam Registration Information Each state has its own bar registration and admission rules. Those who intend to practice law are encouraged to become acquainted with the rules in the state in which they plan to practice, especially those rules relating to registration deadlines and specific courses or course credit hours that might be required during law school. ... Read More |
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Bar Exam Question and Answer Session Do you have questions regarding the bar exam registration process or just have general questions regarding the bar exam? If so, stop by the student lounge on Wednesday, October 23rd during chapel break to have your questions answered by your bar prep coaches, Bethany Lesniewski and Kim Kass. ... Read More |
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Patent Bar Exam Session Wednesday, November 6th, 6:00 p.m., Ulbricht Classroom If you are a student with an undergrad degree (or at least two years of coursework) in engineering, computer sciences or the hard sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, some related fields), and are interested in becoming a Patent Agent or Attorney, Practicing Law Institute (PLI) invites you to a presentation by Mark Dighton, PLI's Director of Law School Relations and a Director of their Patent Bar Review Course. Topics for discussion include ... Read More |
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Wesemann Café Current Café menu ... Read More |
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