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Announcements International Study and Field Placement Opportunities Are your summer plans set? There are still international study and field placement opportunities available through Pacific McGeorge’s Study Abroad Programs. Find out more about the Inter-American, Salzburg, St. Petersburg, and Uganda programs by clicking here. Look for our table in the Student Center during the first week of February or visit us in Northwest Hall, Room 104. Questions: Pauline Rodriguez or Jocelyn Blinn mcgeorgesummerabroad@pacific.edu Barrister’s Ball is Fast Approaching – Tickets on Sale Soon! Barrister’s Ball (known by some as the ‘law school prom’) is one of the largest and most memorable campus events of the year. All around the United States (as well as the UK, Australia and Canada), Student Bar Associations throw a night to remember open to the student body. The theme of this year’s event will be: MONTE CARLO. Tickets will be $65. This includes a 3 course dinner and a 4 hour hosted bar with beer, wine, and champagne. Tickets are NOT available at the door, so be sure to buy early! January 21-24 tickets will be on sale to 3D and 4E students from 12-1pm and 5-6pm in the Student Center. January 28-February 1 tickets will be open to all students and will be on sale from 12-1pm and 5-6pm in the Student Center. Tables may be reserved in groups of 10. All 10 tickets must be purchased together (no reserving seats). Click here for more event information. Questions: Jennifer Marsing j_marsing@u.pacific.edu New Evening GLS II Lexis Training Options 2E students who still need to complete the mandatory GLS II Lexis Training – there are now three new Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. dates available: Jan 29th, Feb 19th, and March 12th. The signup sheets for these training sessions will be available on TWEN starting at noon today. Phi Delta Phi – Now Accepting Applications The International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi, Shields Inn, is now accepting applications for the spring 2013 semester. PDP represents academic excellence, professionalism and the ethical practice of law. For an application and any questions, please email Magister Andrea Moon at a_alameida@u.pacific.edu. Applications are due by Friday, February 1 at midnight. No exceptions. Events This Week Monday, January 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No Classes Themis Bar Review Information Table 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Student Center Table Resumes That Get Results Workshop 5 – 6 p.m. | CDO Lobby Questions: Isabella Hannon ihannon@pacific.edu Tuesday, January 22 Barrister’s Ball Ticket Sales (Student Bar Association) 12 – 1 p.m. AND 5 – 6 p.m. | Student Center Table At this date ticket sales are only open to 3Ds and 4Es. Women’s Caucus General Meeting 12:15 – 1 p.m. | Classroom B Join MWC for the first meeting of the Spring Semester. We will recap last semester and give information about upcoming events, including the scholarship application and WOW. Questions: Jackie Flatt j_flatt@u.pacific.edu Natural Resources Internship Fair 5 – 6:30 p.m. | Student Center Still looking for an internship for the summer? Interested in Environmental, Water, Animal, or Property Law? Come submit applications to local nonprofit and government agencies that still have openings for this summer and are willing to take 1Ls! For a list of participating employers and their application requirements, please see the CDO’s Symplicity website. Questions: Natalie Kuffel n_kuffel@u.pacific.edu CDO Drop-In Hours 12 – 1 p.m. | Student Center The CDO is coming to you! Drop-by and meet with a CDO counselor (for CAREER advice) in the Student Center. Take advantage of this convenient way to talk with a CDO counselor! Contact Monica Hayes at mhayes@pacific.edu or 916.739.7011 Mentor Network Orientation 12:10 – 12:25 p.m. | CDO Lobby The No. 1 way law students get jobs is through their professional and personal networks. Do you need help building your network? Wouldn’t it be nice to have the mentorship and guidance of a practicing attorney to help you navigate your job search and career development? Then sign-up for the Alumni Mentor Network! The Alumni Mentor Network is a group of approximately 400 (mostly) alumni volunteers have affirmatively expressed interest in mentoring students. To gain access to the Mentor Network you need to attend a brief orientation session. Contact Brent Bynum, Career Advisor at bbynum@pacific.edu or 916.739.7062 Wednesday, January 23 Resumes Blitz 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | CDO Lobby Get personalized resume advice from the experienced CDO advisors! Questions: Isabella Hannon ihannon@pacific.edu CDO Drop-In Hours 12 – 1 p.m. | CDO Lobby Drop-by and meet with a CDO counselor (for CAREER advice) in the CDO Lobby. Take advantage of this convenient way to talk with a CDO counselor! Contact Monica Hayes at mhayes@pacific.edu or 916.739.7011 Barrister’s Ball Ticket Sales (Student Bar Association) 12 – 1 p.m. & 5 – 6 p.m. | Student Center Table At this date ticket sales are only open to 3Ds and 4Es. Kaplan Bar Review Information Table 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Student Center Table Westlaw Training 12 – 1 p.m. | Classroom B GLS Westlaw Training. Questions: Jessica Greathouse jessica.greathouse@thomsonreuters.com MLS General Meeting 12 – 2 p.m. | Classroom E Come join us as we celebrate our first General Meeting for the new semester. We’ll have food and grog to share, as well as a chance to discuss important issues regarding how we can serve our community and how you can be set up for success to transition to the legal profession. Questions: Phillip Williams p_williams5@u.pacific.edu PLSS Mandatory Informational Meeting Re: The Summer Grant Program 12 – 1 p.m. | Classroom H – note, second meeting option on 1/24 Mandatory informational meeting to discuss the eligibility requirements for the PLSS Summer Grant. The PLSS Board will discuss the suggested timeline for applicants, the new (and eliminated) application requirements, how to earn the necessary volunteer hours, and how to make oneself an attractive applicant. If you plan on applying for the grant, attendance at one of these meetings is mandatory! There will not be make-up meetings for those who fail to attend. Questions: Amanda Dickey a_dickey1@u.pacific.edu Property Association General Meeting 12:10 – 1 p.m. | Classroom D We want to welcome existing members as well as new members to join us for our first general meeting of 2013. Come enjoy free lunch as we discuss our up coming events for the year. CDO Presents: What is Capitol Lawyering? 5 – 6 p.m. | Classroom E Learn about the options for using your JD in and around the state Capitol. Questions: Lisa Wilkins lwilkins@u.pafic.edu Thursday, January 24 Sacramento Estate Planning Council Technical Forum 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Lecture Hall 39th Annual Sacramento Estate Planning Council Technical Forum. Contact Sally Cebreros with questions scebreros@u.pacific.edu Barrister’s Ball Ticket Sales (Student Bar Association) 12 – 1 p.m. & 5 – 6 p.m. | Student Center Table At this date ticket sales are only open to 3Ds and 4Es. Resumes Blitz 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | CDO Lobby Get personalized resume advice from the experienced CDO advisors! Questions: Isabella Hannon ihannon@pacific.edu CDO Drop-In Hours 12 – 1 p.m. | Student Center The CDO is coming to you! Drop-by and meet with a CDO counselor (for CAREER advice) in the Student Center. Take advantage of this convenient way to talk with a CDO counselor! Contact Monica Hayes at mhayes@pacific.edu or 916.739.7011 BarBri Bar Review Information Table 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Gazebo Christian Law Student Society Apologetics Discourse 12 – 1 p.m. | S-19 Come join the Christian Law Student Society as we discuss current issues in the religious and legal spheres. Questions: Cole Sherman c_sherman@u.pacific.edu Business & Tax Law Society General Meeting 12 – 1 p.m. | Classroom A Come learn about the Business & Tax Law Society’s events planned for the year, including VITA! We will go over how to become an IRS certified tax preparer for the VITA program. This is a great volunteer opportunity and resume builder for anyone interested in business and tax law! Questions: Christina Le c_le6@u.pacific.edu J. Reuben Clark Law Society Meeting 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. | S-18 Come join us for our weekly institute forum! Questions: Shawn Vanwagenen s_vanwagenen@u.pacific.edu Tennis Club Meeting 4 – 7 p.m. | Off-Campus Location Join the Tennis Club for our weekly meeting at McKinley Park (601 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95816). Questions: Justin Goodwin j_goodwin2@u.pacific.edu PLSS Mandatory Informational Meeting Re: The Summer Grant Program 5 – 6 p.m. | Classroom H Mandatory informational meeting to discuss the eligibility requirements for the PLSS Summer Grant. The PLSS Board will discuss the suggested timeline for applicants, the new (and eliminated) application requirements, how to earn the necessary volunteer hours, and how to make oneself an attractive applicant. If you plan on applying for the grant, attendance at one of these meetings is mandatory! There will not be make-up meetings for those who fail to attend. Questions: Amanda Dickey a_dickey1@u.pacific.edu Phi Delta Phi Meeting 5:45 – 6 p.m. | S-18 The Sacramento County Bar Association (SCBA) is committed to promoting and increasing diversity in area law firms. The Monthly meeting to discuss Inn business, prepare for Spring philanthropy and prepare 2013 board. Questions: Andrea Moon a_almeida@u.pacific.edu Clashing Visions of Freedom: The State v. The Family on Social Issues 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Classroom A Join the Federalist Society for an engaging lecture, as Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse applies insight as an economicist to some of today’s most controversial social issues. Free refreshments provided. Questions: Courtney Martin c_martin13@u.pacific.edu Friday, January 25 Student Bar Association Board of Governors Meeting 12 – 1 p.m. | SBA Office Weekly meeting of the Student Bar Association Board of Governors. All students are welcome to attend. Student comments and grievances are heard on a drop-in basis; students who are unable or do not wish to attend the meeting may contact their class representative or SBA President, Greg Porter g_porter@u.pacific.edu. Saturday, January 26 BarBri Early Bird Bar Review (Property) 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Classroom C Early Bird Bar Review Sessions are FREE substantive law review sessions taught by BarBri Profess Tara Shah. BarBri will provide a $200 course reimbursement* to students who attend all sessions and write all practice exams! Questions: Professor Lee clee1@u.pacific.edu *Reimbursements are handled by BarBri, not Pacific McGeorge, and are applicable only to California BarBri review courses, not courses from any other vendor and/or any other state. Students planning to take a different commercial review course are still encouraged to attend and participate in the free Early Bird sessions, but just will not qualify for reimbursement. Sunday, January 27 (nothing submitted)
Events Next Week Monday, January 28 Barrister’s Ball Ticket Sales (Student Bar Association) 12 – 1 p.m. & 5 – 6 p.m. | Student Center Table Ticket sales are now open to all students. Ticket Sales for APALSA Culture Night 12 – 1 p.m. & 5 – 6 p.m. | Student Center Table Middle Eastern/South Asian Association General Meeting 12 – 1 p.m. | Classroom B Join MESAA as we discuss plans for the semester! Discussed events will include: SABA Sacramento Meet and Great, Movie Night and Samosa with Sports and Entertainment Law Society, North American SABA Conference in San Francisco. Hope to see you all there! PIZZA WILL BE SERVED. Questions: Vignesh Ram v_ganapathy@u.pacific.edu CDO Drop-In Hours 12 – 1 p.m. AND 4:30 – 6:15 p.m. | CDO Lobby Stop by the CDO Lobby for a resume or cover letter review or “one quick question.” Contact Monica Hayes at mhayes@pacific.edu or 916.739.7011 LexisNexis Training 12:35 – 1:35 p.m. | Classroom B LexisNexis Training as required for GLS Classes. Questions: elias.mendoza@lexisnexis.com Tuesday, January 29 Barrister’s Ball Ticket Sales (Student Bar Association) 12 – 1 p.m. & 5 – 6 p.m. | Student Center Table Ticket sales are now open to all students. Ticket Sales for APALSA Culture Night 12 – 1 p.m. & 5 – 6 p.m. | Student Center Table
Themis Bar Review Information Table 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Student Center Table CDO Drop-In Hours 12 – 1 p.m. | Student Center The CDO is coming to you! Drop-by and meet with a CDO counselor (for CAREER advice) in the Student Center. Take advantage of this convenient way to talk with a CDO counselor! Contact Monica Hayes at mhayes@pacific.edu or 916.739.7011 Interviewing at Your Best 12 – 1 p.m. AND 5 – 6 p.m.| CDO Lobby If you’re new to legal employment interviews it’s important to understand (1) how legal employers typically conduct interviews, (2) the types of questions you can anticipate being asked, and (3) how you can inspire your interviewer to give you a callback interview or offer you the job. No worries – we’ll show you how it’s done. Join Senior Career Advisor and former Hiring Attorney David James for Interviewing at Your Best. Contact Isabella Hannon at ihannon@pacific.edu Westlaw Training 12 – 1 p.m. | Classroom B GLS Westlaw Training. Questions: Jessica Greathouse jessica.greathouse@thomsonreuters.com Scholarship and Financial Aid Brown Bag Information Session 12 – 1 p.m. | Classroom A AND 5 – 6 p.m. | Classroom B The Financial Aid Deadline (Including the Scholarship Deadline) is Friday, March 1, 2013. If you are interested in applying for scholarships, please come to this brown bag information session to learn about the application process. Questions: Joe Pinkas jpinkas@pacific.edu Phi Alpha Delta General Meeting 5 – 6 p.m. | Classroom H Join PAD members to discuss upcoming events. Attend to find out more about Phi Alpha Delta, the world’s largest legal fraternity. Questions: Liz Smutz e_smutz@u.pacific.edu LexisNexis Training 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Classroom TBD LexisNexis Training as required for GLS Classes. Questions: elias.mendoza@lexisnexis.com Wednesday, January 30 Barrister’s Ball Ticket Sales (Student Bar Association) 12 – 1 p.m. & 5 – 6 p.m. | Student Center Table Ticket sales are now open to all students. Ticket Sales for APALSA Culture Night 12 – 1 p.m. & 5 – 6 p.m. | Student Center Table Kaplan Bar Review Information Table 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Student Center Table National Lawyers Guild First Official Meeting 12 – 1 p.m. | Classroom B Come join us at the first McGeorge NLG Chapter’s first official meeting! We will be discussing future events, elections and other fun stuff. National Lawyers Guild is a national non-profit legal and political organization comprised of lawyers, legal workers, law students, and jailhouse lawyers. We represent progressive political movements, using the law to protect human rights above property interests and to attain social justice. Hope to see you there. Questions: Chelsea Tibbs (NLG Interim President) c_tibbs1@u.pacific.edu CLSS Fellowship Meeting 12 – 1 p.m. | S-18 Join the Christian Law Student Society for food and fellowship together. Questions: Cole Sherman c_sherman@u.pacific.edu CDO Drop-In Hours 12 – 1 p.m. & 4:30 – 6:15 p.m. | CDO Lobby Stop by the CDO Lobby for a resume or cover letter review or “one quick question.” Contact Monica Hayes at mhayes@pacific.edu or 916.739.7011 How To Work a Room – Job Fair Edition 5 – 6 p.m. | Classroom D Join the CDO Career Advisors for tips on networking in a job fair setting. Questions: Isabella Hannon ihannon@pacific.edu Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Recruitment Table 5 – 6 p.m. | Student Center Table Stop by our table in the Student Center to learn more information about the Engle Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International. Questions: Amanda Massimini a_massimini@u.pacific.edu Thursday, January 31 Barrister’s Ball Ticket Sales (Student Bar Association) 12 – 1 p.m. & 5 – 6 p.m. | Student Center Table Ticket sales are now open to all students. Ticket Sales for APALSA Culture Night 12 – 1 p.m. & 5 – 6 p.m. | Student Center Table BarBri Bar Review Information Table 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Gazebo Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Recruitment Table 12 – 1 p.m. AND 5 – 6 p.m. | Student Center Table Stop by our table in the Student Center to learn more information about the Engle Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International. Questions: Amanda Massimini a_massimini@u.pacific.edu Mandatory CSO Training Session 12 – 1 AND 5 – 6 p.m. | Classroom A Join Rebekah Grodsky (Office of Student Affairs) and Di Barbadillo (SBA Treasurer) for an informative session about: how to get money from the SBA, how to fill out the Expense & Reimbursement Form, how your group can use Rebekah’s “procard” (University credit card), how to fundraise on behalf of your CSO, how to plan an event, and more! Each CSO should be sure to send at least one representative (the more the merrier). Questions: Rebekah Grodsky rgrodsky@pacific.edu J Reuben Clark Law Society Meeting 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | S-18 Come join us for our weekly institute forum! Questions: Shawn Vanwagenen s_vanwagenen@u.pacific.edu CDO Drop-In Hours 12 – 1 p.m. | Student Center The CDO is coming to you! Drop-by and meet with a CDO counselor (for CAREER advice) in the Student Center. Take advantage of this convenient way to talk with a CDO counselor! Contact Monica Hayes at mhayes@pacific.edu or 916.739.7011 Mentor Network Orientation 12:10 – 12:25 p.m. | CDO Lobby The No. 1 way law students get jobs is through their professional and personal networks. Do you need help building your network? Wouldn’t it be nice to have the mentorship and guidance of a practicing attorney to help you navigate your job search and career development? Then sign-up for the Alumni Mentor Network! The Alumni Mentor Network is a group of approximately 400 (mostly) alumni volunteers have affirmatively expressed interest in mentoring students. To gain access to the Mentor Network you need to attend a brief orientation session. Contact Brent Bynum, Career Advisor at bbynum@pacific.edu or 916.739.7062 Tennis Club Meeting 4 – 7 p.m. | Off-Campus Location Join the Tennis Club for our weekly meeting at McKinley Park (601 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95816). Questions: Justin Goodwin j_goodwin2@u.pacific.edu Lambda First Meeting of the Semester 5 – 6 p.m. | Classroom C Join us for our first meeting of 2013! Click here for more information. Questions: Gerry Latasa g_latasa@u.pacific.edu 13th Annual Public Interest Job Fair 5 – 6:30 p.m. | Student Center Public sector and public interest employers will be on campus for networking opportunities. Some employers will be collecting application materials for paid, volunteer and clinical opportunities. Mark your calendar! Questions: Isabella Hannon ihannon@pacific.edu Criminal Law Society: Spring Semester 1st General Meeting 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. | S-19 Come see what the Criminal Law Society has in store for you this semester. T-shirts, panels, speakers, seminars, and much much more are all in the works. Questions: Preston Schaub p_schaub@u.pacific.edu Friday, February 1 Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Recruitment Table 12 – 1 p.m. | Student Center Table Stop by our table in the Student Center to learn more information about the Engle Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International. Questions: Amanda Massimini a_massimini@u.pacific.edu Barrister’s Ball Ticket Sales (Student Bar Association) 12 – 1 p.m. & 5 – 6 p.m. | Student Center Table Ticket sales are now open to all students. Student Bar Association Board of Governors Meeting 12 – 1 p.m. | SBA Office Weekly meeting of the Student Bar Association Board of Governors. All students are welcome to attend. Student comments and grievances are heard on a drop-in basis; students who are unable or do not wish to attend the meeting may contact their class representative or SBA President, Greg Porter g_porter@u.pacific.edu. LexisNexis Training 12 – 1 p.m. | Classroom G LexisNexis Training as required for GLS Classes. Questions: elias.mendoza@lexisnexis.com Saturday, February 2 (nothing submitted) Sunday, February 3 (nothing submitted) |
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