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LAW CONNECTION		February 13, 2014

Faculty News Symposium: Rethinking the War on Drugs Valparaiso University Law Professor Derrick Carter is the featured luncheon speaker at a two day Drug Conference, sponsored by the 7th Circuit Bar Association, Harvard Club of Chicago, and Northwestern University Law School on Thursday, 20 Feb and Friday, Feb 21. Read More		Use of International Law in U.S. Courts February 19 5:00 p.m. Pelzer Classroom 3L Bar Examination Information Session February 20 4:30 p.m. Pelzer Classroom The Art of Business Dining February 20 5:30 p.m – 7:30 p.m. Harre Union Information Session on College Athletics and Law Related Opportunities Febuary 21 10.00 a.m. Career Planning Suite Barrister's Ball February 15 6:00 p.m. - midnight Tabor Institute on Legal Ethics February 27 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Bench & Bar Lecture 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Scholarly Lecture Tabor Classroom

Student News Poverty Law Fellowship Valparaiso University Law School is pleased to announce its new Poverty Law Fellowship. The Fellowship aims to develop future legal leaders in the struggle for economic justice in the United States. Read More

Small Firm and Corporate Jobs Program Whether you are seeking work with a smaller-sized firm or a corporation, don’t miss these sessions. Read More

Information Session on College Athletics and Law Related Opportunities Kimberly Smith, Valparaiso University's Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance Friday, February 21, 10:00 a.m., in Career Planning Suite Prior to joining VU, Kim worked as the Assistant to the Director of Compliance at University of Evansville, Indiana. Read More

New Pro Bono Opportunity for 2Ls and 3Ls Work with unrepresented persons trying to navigate the court system in family law and civil cases Training Date: Tuesday, February 18, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., in Harre Ballroom. Read More

Informational Interview Sessions with Major McKissack, United States Air Force These are informal interviews and a wonderful opportunity to learn more about loan repayment and other financial incentives offered to those interested in becoming an Air Force JAG officer. Read More

February 2014 Law Student Writing Contest The National Law Review is hosting its February 2014 Law Student Writing Contest with the winner's article to be published on the National Law Review website, the Forum blog, and included in our October newsletter. Submission Deadline: February 17 Read More


Etiquette Tip of the Week: Spring cleaning of social media... Come join WLSA and celebrate your health and wellness, February 11, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., in the cafe. Numerous local businesses will be participating in this event and showcasing how they can help you improve your health and wellness as a law student. Read More

Office of Admissions Recruiting Events The Office of Admissions has several recruiting events planned for the spring. Read More

Tabor Institute on Legal Ethics Thursday, February 27, Tabor Classroom. Robert Fischer, Dean and Professor of Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law. Read More

John L. Costello Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition Please join the Trial Advocacy Team in congratulating Laura Baier, Louis Glinzak, and Katrina Quillen for their performance in the John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition! Read More

Women's Self-Defense Course A six week course covering basic self-defense strategies all women should know: basic hand strikes, how to break an attacker's grip, how to break out of body grabs and locks, ground fighting and rape defense, and how to use your fashion accessories as weapons. Read More

Barrister's Ball Saturday, February 15 from 6:00 p.m. - midnight. Avalon Manor - Merrillville, Indiana Read More

Alumni Events Please visit the Alumni "Coming Up Next" page to view upcoming alumni events. Students are welcome to attend! Read More

Wesemann Café Menu For the menu (week of 02/10/14), please click here.