The Docket | Nov. 11, 2013

Academic Success Series – Torts (Black Law Student Association)
12:00 – 1:00 pm | Classroom A
Are you a first year law student? Do you want or need extra class time to master the material for Torts? Would you like insight on how to prepare for a Torts examination? Would you like the opportunity to have Torts explained to you by a different professor? Are you interested in a free lunch!? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should attend the Torts Academic Success Series. This year, the class will be lead by Professor Davies but this should not discourage Professor Levine’s (Larry’s) students from attending. Negligence is negligence no matter where it is taught. Make sure you bring questions concerning topics of the course and test preparation/taking skills. Professor Davies is highly capable and proficient at clarifying student concerns. Any questions or concerns, contact Kellan Patterson at k_patterson4@u.pacific.edu.

The MLS 131,000 Challenge is the third annual physical challenge event to raise money for homeless veterans across the US and especially in the Sacramento area. There are 131,000 homeless veterans in the US at this moment and we are raising money to help these heroes get back on their feet through work and health programs here in the Sacramento area. Donations will be pledged for every push-up and/or sit-up completed on this day. We hope to make it to 131,000 push-ups and sit-ups. Questions: Kate Casey k_casey@u.pacific.edu

Timothy Gordon on Showing the Tyrant’s Cards
12:00 – 1:00 pm | Classroom C
Timothy Gordon on Showing the Tyrant’s Cards: How the Statist Whimsy of the New Deal Court was Betrayed by its Commerce Clause and Contract Clause Jurisprudence Questions: Shaun Joyce s_joyce@u.pacific.edu

SCBA Summer Diversity Fellowship Program Info Session
5:00 – 6:00 pm | Classroom B
Attention 1L’s!!! If you are interested in getting fabulous experience working as a paid law clerk in a Sacramento law firm this summer come hear about the SCBA (Sacramento County Bar Association) Summer Diversity Fellowship Program. For questions, please contact Isabella Hannon at ihannon@pacific.edu or 916.739.7339.

$11 million dark money campaign contribution that the FPPC revealed on the Monday morning before the Tuesday Election Day last year has led to many efforts within California and beyond to prevent such hidden contributions in the future. During the first week of October 2013, a multi-state watchdog group comprised of ten states (including California) convened to launch a nationwide effort to encourage disclosure of donors to political campaigns and stricter enforcement of campaign finance rules. Nielsen and Olson will share their insights about these issues and what they mean to California and the state’s role in a national effort to disclose donors. Register Today! alumni.mcgeorge.edu/darkmoney
or 916.739.7204

Space Law General Meeting (The Society for Space Law and Policy)
12:15 – 12:45 pm | Classroom E
General meeting of space-interested students. We will discuss our events, fundraisers, and serve pizza. Come out and enjoy lunch with like-minded students!Questions: Jonathan Wood j_wood5@u.pacific.edu

Student Bar Association Board of Governors Meeting
5:00 – 6:00 pm | 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 also contact their class representative. Your class representative’s contact information can be found at the SBA Blog. Questions: Mario Walther m_walther@u.pacific.edu

Student Animal Legal Defense Fund Meeting
5:15 – 6:00 pm | Classroom B
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) chapters are law student groups that are affiliated with the Animal Legal Defense Fund and share its mission to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. If you are interested in animal law, or just love animals, come to the meeting to find out more about our events for the year and opportunities to be involved. For more information please contact Natalie Keeve at n_keeve@u.pacific.edu.

BLSA General Meeting (Black Law Student Association)
5:00 – 6:00 pm | S-19
The McGeorge Black Law Student Association is holding a general member for members and inquiring members. We will discuss upcoming events and opportunities. Food and drinks will be provided. Questions: Kellan Patterson at k_patterson4@u.pacific.edu

J. Reuben Clark Society Meeting
12:45 – 1:45 pm | S-18
Come join us for our weekly institute forum. Questions: Andrew Nef a_nef@u.pacific.edu

Academic Success Series – Property (Black Law Student Association)
12:00 – 1:30 pm | S-19
Are you a first year law student? Do you want or need extra class time to master the material for Property? Would you like insight on how to prepare for a Property examination? Would you like the opportunity to have Property explained to you by a different professor? Are you interested in a free lunch!? If you answered yes to any of those questions you should attend the Property Academic Success Series. This year, the class will be lead by Professor Coletta but this should not discourage Professor Salcido’s students from attending. Rules against perpetuities is rules against perpetuities no matter who teaches the subject. Make sure you bring questions concerning topics of the course and test preparation/taking skills. Any questions or concerns contact Kellan Patterson at k_patterson4@u.pacific.edu.

Five Secrets to Securing a 1L Summer Volunteer Judicial Internship
5:00 – 5:45 pm | S-19
Want to learn more about 1L Summer Volunteer Judicial Internships? Join the CDO for a 45-minute information session about working for a judge during your first law school summer. Learn about the benefits of judicial internships and, most importantly, get five important tips to securing these prestigious volunteer positions. Questions? Contact Isabella Hannon at ihannon@pacific.edu or call 916.739.7011.

J. Reuben Clark Society Meeting
12:45 – 1:45 pm | S-18
Come join us for our weekly institute forum. Questions: Andrew Nef a_nef@u.pacific.edu

Civility Matters – ABOTA Presentation
5:00 – 6:00 pm | Classroom B
ABOTA Presentation: ABOTA is an organization that requires its members to be responsible for elevating the standards of integrity, honor, ethics, civility and courtesy in the legal profession. “Civility Matters” is a program aimed to elevate these standards by featuring first-hand lessons learned through a panel discussion with a member of the bench and trial attorneys representing both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation. Questions? Contact Isabella Hannon at 916.739.7339 or ihannon@pacific.edu.

Free Yoga with Women’s Caucus
6:00 – 7:00 pm | McGeorge House
Yoga with Dinah! Dinah is a 3L and newly certified yoga instructor. Come take a break from your books and get on your mat for an hour of free de-stressing. Yoga is a great way to exercise the body and relax the mind. Bring a mat/towel, and some water to the quad for an hour of stress free fun. Questions: Dinah Mielke d_mielke@u.pacific.edu