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U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy returns to teach in the 2014 Summer Salzburg Program!
Program Dates: July 6 to July 25
This marks the 25th anniversary of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy teaching in Salzburg! Join us to celebrate this anniversary. Justice Kennedy will co-teach Freedom of Expression in Europe and the United States with Professor Sionaidh Douglas-Scott. This course considers issues of free expression arising in Europe and the United States, particularly with regard to government regulation of speech and of the press. Learn more here. |
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Law Students Needed to Serve as Judges
The California YMCA Youth & Government program is looking for law students to serve as judges for mock trials conducted by high school students. The volunteers will sit as the actual judge during the mock trials (i.e. wear the black robe, sustain/overrule objections, render a verdict, etc.). Volunteers will be needed on Sunday, February 16th, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The mock trials will take place in downtown Sacramento, at the Sacramento Superior Courthouse. Volunteer judges should have already successfully completed a course in Evidence. While not required, students who have taken trial advocacy or participated in mock trial are preferred. For more information and to sign up, please contact Catherine Voelker by email catherine.voelker@ventura.org. |
Bookstore Book Buy Back Period
The bookstore will have a representative on campus to perform book buy back on Tuesday and Wednesday January 14 and 15 from 9AM to 6PM in the Student Center near the Bookstore entrance. You can return used books from the fall semester for cash at that time. |
SBA Vending Machine Survey – 3 minutes!
Welcome back! We hope you are as excited as we are for the new semester. As many of you have heard your Student Bar Association is planning on revitalizing the Gazebo. As Such we wish to receive your input on the vending services in the Gazebo. Please take a moment to complete this brief survey. The survey can be accessed here. |
Free Money + Free Food
Are you interested in receiving free money? Do you want to reduce student loan debt? If yes, please plan to attend one of the Scholarship Information Sessions on January 29th (two options: 12:15-1:00pm and 5:00-5:45pm both in Classroom A). We will cover the following topics:
- Online Scholarship Application Process
- Tips on Completing the Application Process
- Different Types of Scholarships
- Resume & Biographical Statement
- Deadline
- Questions and Answers
Pizza & Drinks will be served!
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2nd Annual McGeorge Negotiation Competition – Save the Date!
Attention All McGeorge Students: The ADR Club is hosting the 2nd Annual Negotiation Competition open to all students. It will be on Friday, February 21, with winners advancing to the final rounds on Saturday, February 22. Sign Up on TWEN (McGeorge Alternative Dispute Resolution Club). Only 24 teams may compete – first come, first served. Visit our TWEN page or Facebook page (McGeorge ADR Club) for more information!Questions? Contact: Matt Klopfenstein at m_klopfenstein@u.pacific.edu
Also, watch for the other ADR Week events beginning February 17! |
Join Phi Alpha Delta!
12:00 – 1:00 pm | Student Center Table
Come visit the Phi Alpha Delta table in the Student Center to learn about our organization, and find out how you can get involved. For information, please contact Neil Cacali at n_cacali@u.pacific.edu. |
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First Day of Classes – Welcome Back!
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Global Business and Law Society (MGBLS) presents: International Arbitration: Case Study and Discussion
12:00 – 1:15 pm | Classroom B
McGeorge Global Business & Law Society (MGBLS) invites everyone who is interested in transnational dispute resolution to join us for a free lunch and discussion. Two partners from transnational law firms, John L.Boos, K&L Gates LLP and George Harris, Morrison & Foerster LLP, will share their experience with international arbitration and discuss careers in this area of practice. Jack Boos is a partner in K&L Gates’ San Francisco office. His practice focuses on domestic and international business litigation, arbitration and mediation, investigations, construction, international expropriation and other claims, insurance coverage, intellectual property, employment, products and financial services. George Harris is Morrison & Foerster’s San Francisco office. His practice emphasizes appellate proceedings, international arbitration, and white collar criminal defense. He has represented clients in a wide range of complex civil and criminal litigation matters, including many high profile cases, at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal court and in commercial arbitrations, both domestically and internationally. Questions: Elena Wilson e_wilson5@u.pacific.edu |
Themis Bar Review Informational Table
11:00 am – 6:00 pm | Student Center Table |
McGeorge Women’s Caucus First General Meeting of the Semester
12:30 – 1:30 pm | Classroom G
Join McGeorge Women’s Caucus to see what we’ve got planned for this semester! Questions: Marisa Shea m_shea4@u.pacific.edu
J. Reuben Clark Society Meeting
12:30 – 1:30 pm | S-18
Come join us for our weekly institute forum.
CSUS Capital Fellows Program Informational Session
5:00 – 6:00 pm | Classroom A
Join us on January 16, 2014 at 5 pm in Classroom A to learn more about the prestigious Sac State Capital Fellows Program. This program is an outstanding opportunity to engage in public service, prepare for a future career and gain experience under a seasoned mentor. Find out how to get paid to work for 10-11 months as a full-time member of a legislative, executive or judicial branch office. Anyone with a bachelor’s degree by September 1, 2014 and a demonstrated interest in state government and public service is eligible to apply. For questions regarding this program please call 916.739.7353 or email ckucera@pacific.edu. |
Immigration, Bankruptcy, Elder and Health Law Clinics – New Student Orientation
8:00 am – 2:00 pm | Classroom D & E
Orientation program for students newly enrolled in the Immigration, Bankruptcy, or Elder and Health Law Clinics. |
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Upcoming Events – Highlights
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| Barrister’s Ball Tickets Go on Sale – January 21st – January 24thPLSS Mandatory Grant Informational Meeting – January 21st
The Environment, Water, Property, and Public Agency Job Fair – January 22nd
Half-Way There/Preponderance Party – January 24th
Sacramento Kings College Night – January 24th
IP Week – January 27th – January 31st
San Francisco Bay Area Reception benefitting the Jeffrey K. Poilé LGBT Civil Rights Scholarship – February 7th
Barrister’s Ball – February 8th
Diversity Week – February 10th – February 14th |
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Thurs, Jan. 16th
Public Interest/Public Service Day: Student Application Period ENDS at 12:00 pm
Mon, Jan. 20th
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No Classes
Tues, Jan. 21th
Add/Drop Deadline at 11:59pm
Last day to add or drop classes without administrative approval.
Fri, Mar. 7th
McGeorge Scholarship Application Deadline
Sat, Mar. 29th
MPRE Exam
Tues, Apr. 1st
California State Bar Timely Filing Deadline July Bar Exam
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