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LAW CONNECTION September 24, 2014
 

Academic Success Program – ASP Question and Answer Session
Friday, September 26, 10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Pelzer Classroom

Professionalism Series – Matching Personal Qualities to Hiring Needs
Friday, September 26, 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Pelzer Classroom

International Moot Court Society Intra-School Competition
Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 p.m.
Harre Union Ballroom

Seegers Lecture
Thursday, October 2, 4:00 p.m.,
Wesemann Hall

Faculty in the News

Professor Susan Stuart and Professor Ruth Vance's article on Bringing a Knife to the Gunfight: The Academically Underprepared Law Student & Legal Education Reform, has become part of the Illinois State Bar Association's discussion on legal education reform. Read More

Professor David R. Cleveland’s newest article, Discrimination Law's Dirty Secret: The Equal Opportunity Harasser Exception, was accepted for publication by the Howard Law Journal and will be published this fall. Read More

Professor Michael D. Murray presented "Visual Legal Rhetoric for Cross-Cultural Communication," at Stanford Law School at the Western Regional Legal Writing Conference on Sept. 19, 2014. Read More


Student News

Professional Development Day – September 26
Presentation: "Matching Personal Qualities to Hiring Needs – A Critical Job Search Component" Friday, September 26, 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Pelzer

Kevin Speer, President and CEO of Hendricks Regional Health is plenary speaker. Topic: “What qualities are sought by employers & how to convey your mastery of those qualities?“ Students attending the presentation will receive professionalism credit.
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Immediate Pro Bono Assistance Needed – Opportunity for 2Ls and 3Ls
A Chicago area attorney assisting Everybody Counts, a northwest Indiana based organization that serves the disabled, is looking for law students to conduct research. Read More


Public Interest Law Initiative Internships and Fellowships
Monday, September 29, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Stride Courtroom
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Advocating for Workplace Justice
Wednesday, October 8 Panel Discussion:
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Networking Reception: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Tax Clinic Student's Obtain Tax Exempt Status for Client Organizations
Students participating in the Tax Clinic during the 2013-2014 term were successful in obtaining tax exempt status from the IRS for three different client-organizations. One organization provides canine CPR and first aid training to first responders. Read More


Know Your Rights
Join National Lawyers Guild at the Law School for an interactive discussion on your legal rights when stopped or questioned by the police. Learn how to remain safe when interacting with officers. Read More


Seegers Lecture
Andrea D. Lyon, J.D.Speaker Jamal Greene, Professor of Law, Columbia Law School, will present the Seegers Lecture titled: Constitutional Rhetoric, on Thursday, October 2 at 4:00 p.m., in Wesemann Hall. Read More


International Moot Court Society Intra-school Competition
The International Moot Court Society will be holding its annual Intra-School Competition on September 30 at 6:30 p.m., in the Harre Union Ballroom. Read More

Alumni Events
Check out the Alumni "Coming Up Next" Page to see what alumni events are happening. Students are welcome to attend! Read More


Wesemann Café Menu
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