Past Events
Finding the Right Fit: Is Your Job Still Right For You?
November 20, 2009
2:00pm-5:00pm
259
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Third Thursday Gathering
November 18, 2009
4:15pm-5:30pm
Law School Forum
Third Thursday is an initiative created to bring students, faculty, staff and administrators together in an informal setting to chat about topics and goals common to all. While enjoying a cold beer and the refreshments provided, attendees will be making new acquaintances and enjoying the company of those who have already become friends and colleagues.
CU/DU Government and Public Interest Career Fair
November 12, 2009
4:00pm-6:00pm
forum
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Themis Bar Prep Program
November 12, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
190
Contract Attorney Information Session by Gibson Arold & Associates
November 12, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
180
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Finding Your Niche
November 09, 2009
11:59am-12:59pm
180
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Lexis Nexis Employer Research & Networking
November 05, 2009
5:00pm-6:00pm
165
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Lexis Nexis Employer Research & Networking
November 05, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
180
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Lexis Nexis Employer Research & Networking
November 05, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
180
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CDC Open House
November 03, 2009
9:00am-5:00pm
CDC
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CDC 1L Orientation Session (5:00)
November 02, 2009
5:00pm-6:00pm
165
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CDC 1L Orientation Session (Noon)
November 02, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
180
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PALS Brunch
October 31, 2009
9:00am-11:00am
412
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The Federalist Society Speaker and Networking Reception
October 22, 2009
5:30pm-6:30pm
Forum
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Public Defender’s Information Session
October 21, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
180
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Judges Panel
October 20, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
180
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STLA Trial Week: Evidence: Young v. Gardner
October 15, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
180
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Alternative Careers: What Else Can You Do With a JD
October 15, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
170
Reflections of a Law Professor: Coming Out in the Work Place
October 15, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
259
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STLA Trial Week: The Art of Cross Examination
October 14, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
180
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STLA Trial Week: Effective Openings and Closings
October 13, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
180
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Student Trial Lawyers Assn.
October 12 - 15, 2009
Room 190
Contact: Kimberly Southard .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Business Law Society Banquet
October 09, 2009
6:00pm-9:00pm
Great Opportunity for students to network and learn from practitioners in business law related fields, while enjoying dinner
Business Law Society 2009 Banquet
October 09, 2009
5:30pm-9:30pm
Law School Forum
Contact: Gregory Bentley .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Global Security Career Fair
October 08, 2009
4:00pm-6:00pm
HRTM
Career Fair for Korbel students and DU Law Students at the HRTM Building
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Gordon & Rees Mentorship Program
October 08, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
165
lawyers talk to students about the benefits of finding mentors
CIA Information Session
October 07, 2009
5:00pm-6:30pm
HRTM 211
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Amnesty International General Membership Meeting
October 07, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 125
Open to all students.
Regina Germain, immigration & asylum law practitioner to speak on immigration and asylum law. Special guests will include current asylum seekers and/or successful asylees.
Lunch will be served.
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International Law Students reception for Lucia Rossi
October 06, 2009
5:00pm-6:00pm
Lobby 401
We will be having a reception for a very well respected international law scholar named Lucia Rossi who is visiting from Italy this week. Please join us so we can give her an especially warm welcome!
There will be drinks and food. Put it on your calendars.
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Stress Management Panel
October 05, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
180
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Corporate Apprenticeship Information Seminar
October 01, 2009
4:00pm-5:30pm
165
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How to Be a Lawyer
September 30, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
125
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Business Law Society Banquet Ticket Sales
September 28 - October 01, 2009
Law School Forum
The Business Law Society will be selling tickets in the law school forum for the upcoming BLS Banquet. The Banquet will be Friday, October 9. The cocktail reception starts at 6:00 pm and dinner will be at 7:00 pm. tickets are $10. We will be selling tickets at lunch from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
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Business Law Society Banquet Ticket Sales
September 28 - October 01, 2009
Law School Forum
The Business Law Society will be selling tickets in the law school forum for the upcoming BLS Banquet. The Banquet will be Friday, October 9. The cocktail reception starts at 6:00 pm and dinner will be at 7:00 pm. tickets are $10. We will be selling tickets at lunch from 12:00 – 1:00 PM.
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Health Law Society - The Future of Healthcare
September 28, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
180
Bar Application Program with Larry Pozner
September 24, 2009
4:30pm-5:30pm
280
Larry Pozner talks with students about filling out the Bar Application and any ethical concerns.
Employment Law General Meeting
September 24, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 170
Come join us for our first general meeting of this semester! We will introduce the board members and discuss what the Employment Law Association is all about, including upcoming events.
Faculty members from DU’s Employment and Labor law section will also be there to introduce themselves and answer any questions about the program.
Lunch will be served.
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FBI Information Session
September 24, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
180
Recruiting Coordinator for the Denver Field Office will discuss career and internship opportunities within the FBI.
Denver Bar Association’s Battle of the Attorney Bands
September 23 - 22, 2009
LaRumba, 99 W. 9th Ave., Denver
Please join us on Sept. 23 for a fun and memorable night out while supporting a great cause! All proceeds will go to Children’s Outreach Project, a certified nonprofit and vital community resource organization that provides early childhood education to developmentally delayed and disadvantaged children in the Denver Metro area. There will be a raffle worth $3,500 in prizes, with drawings throughout the evening. You do not need to be present to win. Raffle tickets are available now or at the event and are $5 each or 5 for $20. To purchase please contact Heather Clark at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (303) 824-5350. Visit our events page to preview the bands, buy your tickets or donate to the cause! Early bird ticket pricing ends Aug. 31.
Legal Battles that Preceded Apartheid
September 23, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 125
The J. Reuben Clark Law Society presents “The Legal Battles that Preceded Apartheid in South Africa. Royall Charsley of Kumpf, Charsley & Hansen LLC will lecture on the constitutional struggle that took place in South Africa between the courts and Parliament during the introduction and implementation of the Apartheid System.
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Presedent Management Fellows Program
September 22, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
180
Christian Legal Society Mentorship Lunch
September 22, 2009
11:30am-1:30pm
Lobby 201
Attorney mentors will join students for lunch and kick off of the Christian Legal Society mentor program.
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Student Trial Lawyers Assn. Coaches Meeting
September 18, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 155
Contact: Kimberly Southard .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Latino Law Student Assocation Meeting
September 17, 2009
4:59pm-5:59pm
Room 145
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Third Thursday Gathering
September 17, 2009
4:00pm-6:00pm
Law School Forum
Third Thursday is an initiative created to bring students, faculty, staff and administrators together in an informal setting to chat about topics and goals common to all. While enjoying a cold beer and the refreshments provided, attendees will be making new acquaintances and enjoying the company of those who have already become friends and colleagues.
Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Phi Alpha Delta 1L Primer
September 16, 2009
5:00pm-6:00pm
Room 155
ARE YOU ONE OF THE MANY 1L’S ASKING YOURSELF:
1. WHAT DOES ALL OF THIS INFORMATION MEAN?
2. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHAT THE PROFESSORS WANT WHEN THEY WON’T TELL ME?
3. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN HELP ME UNDERSTAND THESE CASES?
4. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO REMEMBER ALL OF THE RULES?
5. WHEN AM I GOING TO “GET IT”?
THE 2L’S AND 3L’S FROM PHI ALPHA DELTA, BLSA, LLSA, AND APALSA WANT TO HELP YOU ANSWER SOME OF THESE QUESTIONS. COME AND FIND OUT HOW DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO BRIEFING, STUDYING, AND OUTLINING COULD HELP YOU THROUGH YOUR FIRST YEAR.
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Land Use Law Society General Meeting
September 16, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 125
Please joing the Land Use Law Society (LULS) for our first general meeting to kick-off the year and for elections of 1L Representatives, which will be very informal. We will discuss ideas for our speaker series, volunteer events, and site visits. Lunch will be provided
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Animal Legal Defense Fund
September 16, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 155
How to Read Financial Statements
September 16, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 180
Liane Heggy will be explaining the fundamentals of financial statements. All students are invited to attend. Lunch will be provided.
The OUTLaws General Meeting
September 15, 2009
11:59am-12:59pm
Room 125
Lunch will be served.
The OUTLaws – The Student Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning,and Intersex Students and Their Allies— First General Meeting
Hear about events planned for the coming months.
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Sports and Entertainment Law Journal Candidacy Information Session
September 10, 2009
5:00pm-6:00pm
Room 280
Contact: Robert Douglass .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Graduate Student Resource Fair & Cookout
September 10, 2009
5:00pm-7:00pm
Driscoll Green
The Graduate Student Association Council (GSAC) is holding a Graduate Student Resource Fair & Cook out on Driscol Green, directly west of the College of Law.
This page will be updated with additional details as they become available.
American Civil Liberties Union
September 10, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 170
Speaker
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Latino Law Students Association
September 10, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 155
Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) First general meeting of the Latino Law Student Association. Come and relax, eat great food and get to know other Latino students at DU Law. Learn how to get involved with our organization and the community!
Jewish Law Students Association
September 10, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 125
Calling all Jewish Law Students…Come meet the tribe! All types of Jews are welcome – from religious Jews to Latke eating Jews to Grape Jews. Come join us for lunch and hear about our events for the fall semester!
Contact: Alonit Cohen .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Public Interest Law Group Meeting
September 09, 2009
5:30pm-6:30pm
Room 270
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DU Law Democrats
September 09, 2009
5:00pm-6:00pm
Room 259
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Food served
DU Law Democrats
September 09, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 170
Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Lunch provided
Sports and Entertainment Law Journal
September 09, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 190
Candidacy Information Session
Contact: Robert Douglass .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Chancellors Scholars
September 08, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 190
This Spring Break, be a part of the 25 students who are heading down to the Navajo Nation to do volunteer legal work! Students will be placed at a variety of sites including the Navajo Supreme Court, the Navajo District Court, Navajo Legal Aid, DNA Legal Services, and Navajo Rights for people with disabilities.
2Ls and 3Ls will be able to fulfill their Public Service Requirement.
Applications are due at the beginning of October so come find out about the exciting trip!
Sponsored by the Chancellor Scholars and the Public Service Office.
Contact: Alonit Cohen .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Public Interest Law Group Meeting
September 08, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 170
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Student Trial Lawyers Assn. Fall Presentation
September 03 - August 03, 2009
Room 190
Food Served
Contact: Kimberly Southard .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Asian Pacific American Law Students Association Meeting
September 03, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 170
Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Moot Court Board Negotiations Competition Information Session
September 02, 2009
5:00pm-6:00pm
Room 165
Contact Maxwell Shaffer .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Sports and Entertainment Law Journal Meeting
September 02, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 170
Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Moot Court Board Negotiations Competition Information Session
September 02, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 125
Contact Maxwell Shaffer .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Intro to International Law Society
September 01, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 180
International Law Professors Panel
Come see what International Law Society is all about. Hear about course options in International Law from a Panel of DU International Law professors.
Lunch provided.
Contact: Levi Kendall .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Water Law Review Monthly Staff Meeting for All Members
September 01, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 255
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NRELS General Meeting
August 31, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 155
Come hear about the events we have planned for the year and find out how you can get involved.
Environmental Moot Court Competition will be held Saturday, September 26th…sign-ups will be held this week, limited space. Come to the meeting to hear more about this exciting opportunity for moot court experience and a chance to join the DU Environmental Moot Court Traveling Team.
Food will be served.
Contact: Katharine Johnston .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
College Republicans
August 31, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 125
General information session with opportunities to get involved! Lunch will be served.
Contact Kimberly Southard .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Partnership with Community Day
August 29, 2009
8:30am-9:30am
Lobby 199
If you’ve signed up to participate in the Partnership with Community Day, come get your breakfast and your location assignment.
Latino Law Students Association Welcome Back Reception
August 28, 2009
4:30pm-6:30pm
Lobby 201
Dinner will be served
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Race to the Bottom Monthly Meeting
August 26, 2009
5:00pm-6:00pm
Room 270
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Student Leader Meeting
August 26, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 190
The President and Treasurer of each SBA funded student organization are required to attend the Student Leader Meeting.
Water Law Review Candidacy Information Session
August 25, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 170
Lunch provided.
All students are welcome
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Water Law Review Candidacy Information Session
August 24, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Room 170
Lunch provided
All students welcome
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Transfer/Visiting Student Orientation
August 11, 2009
Sturm College of Law
Tentatively, transfer & visiting student orientation will take place on Tuesday, August 11th from roughly 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. As the schedule is finalized we will post it here http://law.du.edu/index.php/student-affairs/orientation. Please check back often for updates and contact Student Affairs at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you have specific questions.
New Student Orientation
August 10 - 14, 2009
Sturm College of Law
Tentative Orientation Schedule
Day/Full Time Students – Tuesday, August 11th – Friday, August 14th from roughly 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Daily
Evening/Part Time Students – Monday, August 10th – Friday, August 14th from roughly 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Daily
As orientation schedules are finalized you will be able to find all information here http://law.du.edu/index.php/student-affairs/orientation. Please contact Student Affairs at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you have specific questions.
Writing Competition Deadline: The 2009 Tannenwald Writing Competition
July 01, 2009
Sturm College of Law
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Topic: The Theodore Tannenwald, Jr. Foundation for Excellence in Tax Scholarship is looking for papers that focus primarily upon technical or policy-oriented tax issues relating to any type of existing or proposed U.S. federal or state tax or U.S. federal or state taxation system (including topics relating to tax practice ethical and professional responsibility matters).
First Prize: $5000
Second Prize: $2500
Third Prize: $1500
Deadline: 07/01/2009
Contact Information:
Nancy Abramowitz
Tannenwald Foundation, Ste. 200, 1275 Pennsylvania Aveneu NW
Washington, DC
20004
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Writing Competition Deadline: 2009 Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition
June 30, 2009
Sturm College of Law
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Topic: The Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition is a legal-writing competition for third-year law students. The objective of the competition is to increase the interest in the law of Copyright and to improve the style of legal writing.
First Prize: $3000
Second Prize: $2000
Third Prize: $1000
Award: Local: The prizes will be awarded to the eligible students who shall, in the sole judgment of the Dean, or such other person or committee as the Dean may designate, prepare the two best papers. The Dean may, in his or her discretion, withhold the awards entirely. If in his or her opinion no worthy paper is submitted, or may award only the first or second prize. Students are not eligible for more than one prize in an Competition. National: First place local winners will be eligible to participate. The entries will be judged by a panel to be selected by, and in the sole discretion of, the Copyright Society of the USA.
Deadline: 06/30/2009
Contact Information:
Paula Katz
NBMC@ASCAP.com
Writing Competition Deadline: ‘09 NY St. Bar Assoc. Special Committee on Animals and the Law Student
June 15, 2009
2009 New York State Bar Association’s Special Committee on Animals and the Law Student Writing Competition
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Topic: The Special Committee on Animals and the Law was established to provide information resource for the Association’s members and the public about non-human, animal related humane issues, which arise from and have an effect upon our legal system. This competition seeks to foster legal scholarship among law students in the area of animals and the law. We believe that that this competition will provide law students with an incentive and opportunity to learn more about this area of law. In addition, the competition provides law students with an opportunity to prepare and submit publication quality articles to the Special Committee for possible publication in one of New York State Bar Association’s newsletters.
Law students (which include J.D., L.L.M., Ph.D., and S.J.D. candidates) are invited to submit to the Special Committee on Animals and the Law, an article concerning any area of animal law. All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of attorneys and other professionals practicing or otherwise involved in animal law. The winner will be chosen in accordance with the attached Rules. The winner will receive $500.00, and publication by the New York State Bar Association (subject to editorial approval). Second and third place winners will receive certificates and consideration for publication by the Special Committee on Animals and the Law (subject to editorial approval).
First Prize: $1000
Second Prize: $500
Deadline: 06/15/2009
Contact Information:
Kim Hojohn, Special Committee on Animals and the Law
NYSBA, One Elk Street
Albany, NY
12207
Last Day to Drop Classes at 100%: Summer 2009 Semester
June 03, 2009
Sturm College of Law
Last Day to Drop Classes at 100%:
Summer Semester – Wednesday, June 3
Writing Competition Deadline: Mary Moers Wenig 2009 Student Writing Competition
June 01, 2009
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Topic: A paper submitted that complies with the rules will be considered if they meet the following topical criteria:
Student written scholarly works that address one or more legal issues in the area of trusts and estates and related taxation.
Rules and entry forms available at: www.actec.org.
First Prize: $5000
Second Prize: $3000
Third Prize: $1000
Deadline: 06/01/2009
Contact Information:
The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
3415 South Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 330
Los Angeles, CA
90034
Spring Commencement
May 16, 2009
10:00am
Magness Arena
More details to come.
Student Awards Ceremony
May 15, 2009
12:00pm
Law School Forum
OUtstanding students are recognized at this ceremony befor graduation.
Writing Competition Deadline: The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers 2009 Writing Competition
May 15, 2009
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Topic: Submissions are now being accepted for the 2009 College of Labor and Employment Writing Competition for Law Students.
The scope of permissible topics is broad, i.e., any aspect of public or private labor or employment law. Students are encouraged to present a) public policy issue, b) critique of a leading case or doctrine, c) comment on a statute or the need for a statutory modification, or d) comment on a common law doctrine.
First Prize: $1500
Second Prize: $1000
**Third Prize:* $500
Award:* In addition to a monetary award, the winner will have his/her article published with a future issue of the College newsletter and posted on the College’s website. The Labor Lawy, a journal of ideas and developments in labor and employment law, published by the ABA and the Section of Labor and Employment Law, has indicated a strong desire to publish the winning entry, if it meets their publication standards. Winners will also be invited guests at the Annual Induction Dinner of the College where they will be recognized and honored during the evning program.
Deadline: 05/15/2009
Contact Information:
Lonny H. Dolin, President
1050 Connecticut Ave. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC
20036
Writing Competition Deadline: Paralyzed Veterans of America Legal Writing Competition
May 15, 2009
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Topic: Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) is pleased to announce its fifth annual legal writing competition. The nationwide contest is designed to encourage debate within the current and next generation of the legal profession on public policy issues affecting today’s veterans.
The competition is open to all law students enrolled in American Bar Association-accredited law schools for entry in the law student division, and to law school graduates and law professors for entry in the professional division.
Entries should address the topic: After two decades of judicial review, has the veterans benefits adjudication system improved?
First Prize: $3000
Award: Prizes of $3000 each will be awarded in two divisions, law student and professional. In addition, the winners will receive assistance from Paralyzed Veterans in publishing the paper in appropriate professional publications and/or presenting the paper at appropriate professional association gatherings.
Deadline: 05/15/2009
Contact Information:
Ronda Whichard, Legal Executive Assistant
Office of General Counsel, Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 18th Street NW
Washington, DC
20006
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Writing Competition Deadline: NAPW Contest to Advance Feminist Legal Scholarship - Pregnant Women
May 01, 2009
Sturm College of Law
NAPW Contest to Advance Feminist Legal Scholarship on the Subject of Pregnant Women’s Civil and Human Rights
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Topic: This challenge asks you to address the question of what statutory, constitutional, and/or human rights arguments can be made to challenge the trend of banning pregnant women from having a vaginal birth after a cesarean section (VBAC), and forcing them to undergo repeat surgery if they want to deliver in a hospital setting.
First Prize: $1000
Second Prize: $500
Third Prize: $250
Award: NAPW is in the process of exploring ways to guarantee placement of the winning articles in a law journal, or at least to generate interest among journals to consider the winning selections for publication. First prize winners will get to meet some of the judges, and may have opportunities to present the prize at upcoming birthing rights/reproductive justice conferences and events in the summer or fall of 2009.
Deadline: 05/01/2009
Contact Information:
Farah Diaz-Tello
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Writing Competition Deadline: NAPW Contest to Advance Feminist Legal Scholarship - Birthing Rights
May 01, 2009
Sturm College of Law
NAPW Contest to Advance Feminist Legal Scholarship on the Importance of Birthing Rights in the Discussion of Gender Equality and Feminist Jurisprudence
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Topic: Please write a law review article addressing the question of why gender discrimination and feminist jurisprudence courses should include discussion of childbirth and birthing rights. This contest seeks a legal and educational argument about what is lost when the discussion of reproductive justice does not include the rights of birthing women, the legal status of midwives, and such things as whether a woman has a right to a home birth, a right to a vaginal birth after a cesarean section, and whether legal principles of informed consent and medical malpractice apply to birthing women.
First Prize: $1000
Second Prize: $500
Third Prize: $250
Award: NAPW is in the process of exploring ways to guarantee placement of the winning articles in a law journal, or at least to generate interest among journals to consider the winning selections for publication. First prize winners will get to meet some of the judges, and may have opportunities to present the prize at upcoming birthing rights/reproductive justice conferences and events in the summer or fall of 2009.
Deadline: 05/01/2009
Contact Information:
Farah Diaz-Tello
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Writing Competition Deadline: Nat’l Sea Grant Law Center Pub. & Res. Opps. in Ocean & Coastal Law
May 01, 2009
National Sea Grant Law Center Publication and Research Opportunities in Ocean and Coastal Law
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Topic: Sea Grant is very similar to the land grant college system. NOAA has designated 30 universities to receive federal funding to conduct ocean- and coastal-related research, education, and outreach. The Sea Grant Law Center is an initiative of the Sea Grant College Program that conducts research on ocean and coastal law issues and disseminates non-biased legal information to the Sea Grant network and its constituents – fishermen, resource managers, policy makers, etc. Issues include public access, fisheries, offshore aquaculture, and aquatic invasive species.
The Law Center offers law students from across the country the opportunity to write articles for publication in the Law Center’s legal reporters. The Law Center publishes two quarterly newsletters. Each newsletter features case summaries of recent court decisions in ocean and coastal law (CZMA, ESA, fisheries, etc.). Most articles are 2-3 pages long and written for a non-legal audience. The time commitment is approximately 10 hours per article. Law students may also have the opportunity to work with Law Center staff on research projects and law review articles.
The Law Center has worked with law students as far away as the University of Hawaii. Opportunities are volunteer, but the positions provide great opportunities to get involved in developing issues. If you are interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and short (no more than three pages) writing sample by email.
Deadline: 05/01/2009
Contact Information:
Stephanie Showalter
University of Mississippi, Kinard Hall, Wing E – Room 256
University, MS
38677
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Writing Competition Deadline: National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees Writing Competition
April 30, 2009
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Topic: The National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees has established an annual student writing competition to encourage and reward original law student writing on issues concerning consumer bankruptcy and the law.
Entrants should submit an essay, article, or comment on an issue concerning Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Essays will be accepted from students enrolled at any law school during the 2008-2009 school year.
Award: The author of the first-place essay will receive a prize. The winning essay will be published in the NACTT Quarterly – The Quarterly Journal of the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees. The winner will receive free registration for the NACTT annual seminar to be held in Boston on July 1-4, 2009.
Deadline: 04/30/2009
Contact Information:
Debbie Langehennig
3801 Capital of Texas Hwy. South, Ste. 320
Austin, TX
78704
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5th Annual College Night at Coors Field
April 24, 2009
7:10pm
Coors Field
When: Friday, April 24th, 2009 @ 7:10 vs. LA Dodgers
Cost: $11 for Upper Reserved Infield Sections 321-340 (Regularly $20)
$18 for Outfield Box Sections 146-150 (Regularly $38)
*New for 2009:
$15 for Pavilion Sections 151-160 (Regularly $24)
$15 for Mezzanine Sections 201-209 (Regularly $24)
How: Group Tickets (25 or more):
· Call me directly at 303.312.2227
Individual Tickets (Less than 25):· http://www.coloradorockies.com/groups
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o Password: gorockies
*There is a $1 service fee per ticket ordered onlineWriting Competition Deadline: 2009 William W. Greenhalgh Student Writing Competition
April 24, 2009
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Topic: Any timely and important issue of American criminal constitutional procedure of interest to practitioners of criminal law.
First Prize: $2000
Award: The winner will receive a $2000 cash prize and free airfare and accommodations to attend a Section meeting at which the award will be presented. In addition, the winner’s law school will receive a plaque from the ABA’s Criminal Justice Section. At the discretion of the editorial board, the winning entry may be selected for publication in Criminal Justice magazine, subject to editing. All entrants receive one year’s free full membership in the Criminal Justice Section.
Deadline: 04/24/2009
Contact Information:
MaryAnn Dadisman
American Bar Association, 321 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL
60654
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SBA Senate Meeting
April 22, 2009
2:03pm-2:03pm
Room 125
SBA Meetings are open to all students, faculty and staff.
Meetings are held every Wednesday during the semester from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in room 125.
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Registration: Fall 2009
April 20 - May 01, 2009
Sturm College of Law
Registration:
For Fall 2009 classes, April 20-May 1
SBA Senate Meeting
April 15, 2009
2:02pm-2:02pm
Room 125
SBA Meetings are open to all students, faculty and staff.
Meetings are held every Wednesday during the semester from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in room 125.
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Writing Competition Deadline: The Morris L. Cohen Student Essay Competition
April 15, 2009
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Topic: The Legal History and Rare Books Section of the American Association of Law Libraries, in cooperation with Gale Cengage Learning, announces the first annual Morris L. Cohen Student Essay Competition.
The purpose of the contest is to encourage scholarship in the areas of legal history, rare law books, and legal archives, and to expose students to the American Association of Law Libraries and law librarianship.
Papers may be on any topic related to legal history, rare law books, or legal archives. No paper, or portion of a paper, that has been published or accepted for publication before April 15, 2009 will be eligible for consideration.
First Prize: $500
Award: The winner will receive a $500 prize from Gale Cengage Learning. In addition, the winner will receive up to $1000 to be applied towards expenses associated with attendance at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Law Libraries. The 2009 Annual Meeting will be held July 25-28 in Washington, D.C. Attendance is encouraged, but not required.
Deadline: 04/15/2009
Contact Information:
Katherine Hedin
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SBA Senate Meeting
April 08, 2009
2:01pm-2:01pm
Room 125
SBA Meetings are open to all students, faculty and staff.
Meetings are held every Wednesday during the semester from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in room 125.
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Writing Competition Deadline: 4th Annual “Endangered Environmental Laws” Student Writing Competition
April 06, 2009
Sturm College of Law
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Topic: Any topic addressing recent developments or trends in U.S. environmental law that have a significant constitutional or “federalism” component.
First Prize: $2000
Award: An offer of publication in the Environmental Law Reporter.
Deadline: 04/06/2009
Contact Information:
Brett Kitchen
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Registration: Summer 2009
April 06 - 17, 2009
Sturm College of Law
Registration:
For Summer 2009 classes, April 6-April 17