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| LAW CONNECTION | October 7, 2013 | |
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Faculty News Michael D. Murray, Associate Professor of Law, will publish the second edition of Advanced Legal Writing and Oral Advocacy: Trials, Appeals, and Moot Court with Foundation Press in December 2013. The second edition has new chapters on Rhetoric and Advocacy; Narratively and Storytelling; Advanced Argumentation Techniques; Client Interviewing, Negotiation, Mediation, and ADR; and Synthesis and Advanced Legal Writing.Read More Faculty News |
General Body Meeting for SALDF
1L Welcome Dinner
International Moot Court Intraschool Competition
Lecture: Values at Work: How Sex Discrimination Law Moved from Joke to Juggernaut in 50 Years
Professionalism Series - Drugs & Alcohol and Your Career
Academic Success Program - Review: Exam Strategy - Contracts
2013 Judge Luther M. Swygert Memorial Moot Court Competition |
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Law School News  The 2012-2013 Valparaiso Law Annual Review was published for the benefit of alumni, friends and colleagues of the law school. The publication was distributed to approximately 8,000 alumni, employers and friends of the law school.The Law School officially launched the Masters of Professionals in Law Program. Three concentrations are offered; Business, Health and Criminal Law. Classes are scheduled to begin in January 2014. The program is aimed at working professionals and is offered part in-person and part online. ... Read More |
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Student News Top 5 JobsView positions from the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, Dunes Learning Center, Chicago Legal Clinic Burt Blee Dixon Sutton & Bloom, and Indiana State Police ... Read More |
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Explore the Possibilities: Pro Bono and Public Interest Law Opportunities Looking to secure a position at a public interest law organization or in the government sector during law school or for your career? Please plan to attend Explore the Possibilities: Pro Bono and Public Interest Law Opportunities which is set to take place on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Chicago Kent College of Law from 8:30 until 12:15. ... Read More |
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FALL Externs' Mid-term Reports - due Friday, October 11 a. Time Log to date - Must be signed by Field Supervisor, with hours totaled. b. Journal to date - Maintain a journal in a Word document with an entry for each day or few days you spend in your externship (at least 3/4 to 1 page per journal entry). Follow this required format: ... Read More |
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Resume Action Words "I'm a people person." What does that even mean? It makes me think of people who say, "I'm a dog person" or "a cat person." The idea is to show potential employers (or potential clients) you get along with people without saying, "My etiquette skills rock." Because in a me-focused world, employers want to know if you will get along with others or be ... Read More |
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What Legal Fields Will be Hot? Super Hot - Health Care Law, Administrative Law, Intellectual Property Law, Family Law Hot - Food and Drug Law, Tax Controversy and Litigation, Privacy Law, Compliance Law Somewhat Hot - Employment Law, Energy Law, Manufacturing Law, Immigration Law ... Read More |
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National Law Review 2013 Writing Competition - an opportunity for law students The National Law Review (NLR) consolidates practice-oriented legal analysis from a variety of sources for easy access by lawyers, paralegals, law students, business executives, insurance professionals, accountants, compliance officers, human resource managers, and other professionals who wish to better understand specific legal issues relevant to their work. ... Read More |
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Guest Lecture Values at Work: How Sex Discrimination Law Moved from Joke to Juggernaut in 50 Years Speaker - Kimberly A. Yuracko, Professor of Law, Northwestern University School of Law Thursday, October 17, 4:00 p.m., Wesemann Hall ... Read More |
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2013 Judge Luther M. Swygert Memorial Moot Court Competition Wednesday, November 6, 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. ... Read More |
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The Professional Moot Court for the Cure Thursday, October 24, 2013, 7:00 p.m., Wesemann Hall, Tabor Classroom Judges: Porter County Superior Court Judge Roger Bradford White County Prosecutor Robert Guy CEO of Michiana Resources Bill Trowbridge Reception with h'orderves 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 9th during chapel break to have your questions answered by your bar prep coaches, Bethany Lesniewski and Kim Kass. ... Read More |
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Annual 1L Welcome Dinner The law determines our rights, our rights determine our responsibilities; but only we determine our behavior Friday, October 11, 2013 NETWORKING: 6:00 p.m. | DINNER and PROGRAM: 7:00 p.m. Old Town Banquet Center 711 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383 R.S.V.P.: valpo.edu/law/welcomedinner1 by October 4, 2013. Tickets are complimentary for 1L Law Students. Please inform us of any special dietary needs. ... Read More |
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Wesemann Café Current Café menu ... Read More |
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