Position Announcement: Law School Ambassador (1L)
Happy September All!
The Admissions Office is looking for six (6) first year law students to join our Law School Ambassador (LSA) group. First year Law School Ambassadors play an important role in the admission recruiting process and, as the name implies, act as ambassadors for the Law School.
LSAs are called upon to give tours of the law school, assist in recruiting events such as Open Houses, meet with prospective and admitted students, and serve as student representatives at alumni and community events. As an Ambassador, you will serve as a “port of entry” to our visitors each year, and we are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated students to represent the School of Law in this capacity. Law School Ambassadors receive a scholarship as compensation for their service. For more information regarding the position, please feel free to contact Tiffany McClendon at tep26@drexel.edu.
If you are interested in applying for the position, please send your resume to Tiffany McClendon at tep26@drexel.edu by 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2011. ^ Back to Top
Position Announcement: Dean’s Faculty Research Fellow
The Legal Research Center solicits applications from second and third year law students for the position of Dean’s Faculty Research Fellow to begin in September 2011 and continue through the end of the Spring Semester 2012.
The Dean’s Faculty Research Fellow, under the direction of the Head of Research & Instructional Services, works on research projects for law school faculty members and the Legal Research Center librarians. Past research projects have dealt with traditional legal research topics and various interdisciplinary subjects including business, education, and psychology. The successful candidate will have opportunities to work with faculty members, make full use of the library’s collection, and develop excellent research and writing skills. The fellow works 10 hours per week while school is in session. The fellow doesn't work during reading, exam, or break periods. Pay is competitive. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to Peter Egler, Head of Research & Instructional Services, at pje26@drexel.edu. The deadline to submit applications is September 6, 2011. ^ Back to Top
Entrepreneurial Law Clinic to Lead Legal Workshop for Startup Companies
Students from the law school’s Entrepreneurial Law Clinic will lead a workshop Sept. 27 on “Common Legal Mistakes Startups Make.”
The workshop will be led by 3Ls Nathan Howard and Margaret Theranger, who will be joined by Professor Karl Okamoto and attorney Geoff Weber.
Participants will learn how to avoid common missteps that startup companies often make, such as Not Figuring Out Who Owns What, Not Spelling Out Who Gets What, Confusing a Patent with a Brand and Buying the $99 Corporation.
The workshop is co-sponsored by the Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship at the LeBow College of Business.
The event will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 3225 Arch Street, Room G-55.
To register: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/3598
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Financial Aid Announcements
Health Insurance:
The Bursar’s Office has informed the Law School that beginning this academic year, students charged for health insurance must pay these charges at the time they appear on the eBill. In the past, health insurance charges could be deducted from the spring semester refund. Please check your September eBill carefully. If you do not intend to take the Drexel Health Insurance Plan, don’t forget to waive out by August 31 , otherwise you will be automatically enrolled and incur charges. Additional student loans are available to cover health insurance costs. See Mary de Rivera, the law school financial aid advisor, for details. She is located in the Office of Student Affairs, Suite 450.
Adding/Dropping a Class:
Please be aware that any registration change could result in extra charges on your eBill. The per credit charge this academic year is $1,245. Make sure to check your eBill carefully this week, as well as in September, if you added a class or plan to participate in Moot Court, Trial Team, or a Clinic. You may see additional charges which will have to be covered or a hold will be placed on the account. Pennsylvania Bar Foundation Scholarships:
The Foundation is now accepting applications for the James W Stoudt Memorial Scholarship Program. Applicants must be Pennsylvania residents and in their second year of law school. In addition to the general scholarships, there are a number of minority scholarships for students from historically under-represented racial/ethnic backgrounds. Applications should be submitted by December 3, 2011 and can be found at http://www.pabarfoundation.org/Programs%20and%20Awards/James%20W.aspx. ^ Back to Top
Career Strategies Announcements
Notices from the Career Strategies Office
Upcoming Events:
These events are also posted in Symplicity.
August 31, 2011 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | New York City Bar Association
NYC Public interest Reception
While called a Reception, the format is more like that of a career fair. Between 80 and 100 public service employers will be at information tables to talk with students and alums about their work and careers as well as future opportunities. This is a great way for first year students to be exposed to and get excited about the range of public service work; for upper class students to begin to think about their summer or post-graduate work; and for alums to network.
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Academic Skills Announcements
Academic Skills Fall Workshops for 1Ls
Welcome to all members of the great Class of 2014! To help you learn the skills you need in Law School, we have scheduled a series of lunch-time, brown bag workshops on most Wednesdays from 12:15-1:15 p.m. during the fall semester. The first workshop will focus on one of the key skills that every 1L must master – case briefing. Hope to see you all there. If you have any questions, contact Professor Nancy Kraybill at nck26@drexel.edu or stop by her office, Room 418 (on the 4th floor next to Classroom 420).
“How Briefing Cases Will Help you in Class and on Exams”
Wednesday, August 31, 12:15-1:15 in Law 440* *Please note date and location change Fall Dean’s Scholar Session Schedule
The Fall 2011 Dean's Scholars Session Schedule is available for download here.
Meet the fall Dean's Scholars by clicking on the following link:
http://www.earlemacklaw.drexel.edu/academics/skills/deans-scholars/
If you have any questions, contact Professor Nancy Kraybill at nck26@drexel.edu or stop by her office, Room 418 (on the 4th floor next to Classroom 420). Professor Nancy C. Kraybill
Director of Academic Skills and Associate Teaching Professor
Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law
3320 Market Street, Room 418
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel: 215.571.4803
Fax: 215.571.4730
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Kaplan PMBR Bar Review Student Reps Needed
Become a Kaplan Rep! Kaplan offers complete bar review courses and personalized study systems. Take advantage of rep benefits by earning Enrollment Credits to receive success packages or even free courses. If you are interested, please contact Gloria Maeng at gm338@drexel.edu for more information.
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SBA Announcements
Notices from the Student Bar Association
Interested in Becoming a 1L Class Representative?
Current Student Bar Association representatives will be coming to your classes to explain elections and how to get involved. Look forward to exciting updates; but until then, here are the important upcoming dates:
First SBA Meeting (all invited) - Tuesday, September 6 @ 7:00
Election Paperwork due - Friday, September 9 by 5:00
1L Speeches - Monday, September 12 (posters posted same day)
Election - Wednesday, September 14
If you have any questions, please contact Cate Wagner at cer73@drexel.edu or sbalaw@drexel.edu.
Student Organization Lunch Session Schedule
Please see this link for the updated and remaining Student Organization Lunch Session Schedule.
Cocktails For A Cause
Mark your calendars! This year's Cocktails For A Cause will be held September 23, 2011 at Mad River (2nd and Chestnut) from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.! Keep the date open and keep an eye out for more details in the coming newsletters!
Kitchen Cleaning Program & Food Policy
The Student Bar Association is pleased to announce that we will be continuing our Kitchen Cleaning Program from last year. Want to earn a $5 Starbucks card? Sign up to clean either the 2nd floor or 3rd floor kitchen areas on a Friday afternoon throughout the year and, as a reward, enjoy some yummy Starbucks on us! Sign-up sheets can be found in both kitchen areas.
Food Policy! *Please Read To Keep Your Lunch Safe!*
If you place items in either refrigerator, please make sure to do one of the following: (1) Remove all items before Friday or (2) Attach a name/date slip to your items (located on the side of the refrigerator). If you do not either remove your food or identify it with a slip, it will be thrown away when the refrigerators are cleaned out every Friday. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Event Advertisement Policy
The new Event Advertisement Policy (“EAP”) is as follows:
Newsletter:
If you would like to have your event included in the Weekly Newsletter, please submit a short announcement to Dean Oates and Alanna Bridgett by Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. for the following Monday issue.
Flyers/Posters: - All flyers and posters for law school events are to be submitted by email to Dean Oates, Dean McGovern, Alanna Bridgett, and Jerry Arrison for approval.
- Upon Dean Oates’ approval, the flyers will be posted on the plasma screens.
- Five stamped, color copies of the flyers can be picked up from Alanna Bridgett in Suite 400.
- Flyers may only be posted on bulletin boards in the School of Law Building and only the five stamped flyers picked up from Alanna Bridgett may be posted.
- Flyers may only be posted on floors 2, 3, and 4. Only one flyer may be posted on floors 3 and 4. On the 2nd floor, only 1 flyer may be posted in the elevator lobby and only 1 flyer may be posted in the gallery. On the 3rd floor, only 1 flyer may be posted on the bulletin board near the rear stairwell.
- Approved posters may be displayed in the lobby on the day of the event only. Posters must be removed at the end of the event.
- Poster size shall not exceed 20” x 30”.
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Announcements from LexisNexis
1L Book Scholarship Raffle
LexisNexis will raffle one $500 LN Book Scholarship-branded American Express gift card for 1Ls. Anyone who registers their ID before September 1, 2011 will be entered into the raffle.
LexisNexis Student Reps are Available to Help You
This year we have 2 student reps to help students with LexisNexis. Come take advantage of the opportunity.
Erica Cohen is available in the library Mondays/Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 a.m. and 12:00-1:00 p.m.; Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Karla Cruel is available in the library Mondays/Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 p.m.; Tuesdays/Thursdays 12:00-2:00 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Like Us On Facebook
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Scholarships, Fellowships, and Writing Competitions
Scholarships
James W. Stoudt Memorial Law School Scholarship - Deadline: December 3, 2011
The Pennsylvania Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for the James W. Stoudt Memorial Law School Scholarship. This award provides four, $3,000 scholarships, two of which are specifically designated to support minority law students, to second year students attending any one of the eight accredited law schools presently serving Pennsylvania. Applicants must be able to document residency with either a current voter registration card or current Pennsylvania driver’s license. Applications are due December 3, 2011 and can be found at http://www.pabarfoundation.org/Programs%20and%20Awards/James%20W.aspx.
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Submissions for the Weekly Newsletter
Submissions for the "EMSoL Weekly Newsletter" are approved by Kevin Oates, Senior Associate Dean of Students and Associate Professor of Law. Please forward all material for the newsletter to Alanna Bridgett (abridgett@drexel.edu) by Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. for the following Monday issue.
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