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RSVP for the MBE Boot Camp Today!
Pacific McGeorge is pleased to announce the MBE Boot Camp, presented by MBE expert and Barbri Professor Jeff Scheiner. This free, two-day workshop will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on March 1 and 2 in the Lecture Hall. Although the focus is multiple choice on the bar exam, any students interested in improving their multiple choice skills are welcome to attend. The subjects covered are:
March 1: Contracts, Property, Crimes (Criminal Law & Procedure)
March 2: Torts, Evidence, Constitutional Law
Each subject’s presentation should take roughly one hour. If you would like to attend, even if only for a portion of the program, please RSVP to Professor Lee at clee1@pacific.edu (do not forget the “1”), so we know how many packets to print. |
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Watch Mock Trial Pros in Action!
We have a limited number of openings for students who wish to play a role in the ALL Pacific-McGEORGE MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION. This competition pits top students from the Fall Semester Trial Advocacy Course against Pacific McGeorge’s two Mock Trial Competition Teams that will be going the following week to the National Trial Competition sponsored by the Texas Young Lawyer’s Association. The competition will take place on campus and Judges from the area will preside. The battle will be fierce! The level of advocacy will be high! You will have a court side seat to top level advocacy and will learn a lot about trial skills by appearing as a witness. First Years, please note this will be great pre-preparation for the upcoming First Year Mock Trial Competition – about which more information will be released shortly!
Time Required: Severa hours of preparation time to learn a short role from script, then about three hours on Saturday, February 8 either from 8:30 – 12:00 or 12:30 – 4:00.
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Study in Antigua, Guatemala!
Courses: May 31 to June 20
Field Placement: June 23 to Aug. 8
Are you interested in developing professional legal and inter-cultural experience useful for work with Spanish-speaking clients in the U.S.? Would you like to learn side-by-side with Latin American law students and lawyers? Whether you speak Spanish fluently or have only basic proficiency, the Inter-American Program offers options for you to learn about the legal systems of Latin America, immerse yourself in the Spanish language, and study in the beautiful Spanish colonial city of Antigua, Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn more here.
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Spring On-Campus Interview bidding begins this week!
Spring On-Campus Interview bidding begins (Start applying online TODAY!) Stop by the CDO for assitance with bidding or for more information on OCI. For questions contact Isabella Hannon at ihannon@pacific.edu. |
Want to spend the Summer in D.C.?
Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Legal Studies Institute in Washington, DC, sponsored by The Fund for American Studies. The Legal Studies Institute provides the opportunity for law students to gain a first-hand look at the American legal system through guaranteed legal internships, a constitutional law course, guest speakers and briefings, and professional development activities.Students are encouraged to apply by the early deadline of February 6, 2014 to receive priority admissions consideration and a 5% discount on their tuition balance. More details and the application can be found here.
Should you have any questions, please contact Colin Parks at LEGAL@tfas.org or 202.986.0384. |
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! |
Barrister’s Ball Ticket Sales (SBA Barrister’s Ball Committee)
12:00 – 1:00 pm and 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Student Center Table
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: WELCOME TO WONDERLAND Come follow us down the rabbit hole. Individual tickets are $75 each and if you buy a table of 10 it is $700 total. Your ticket includes a 3 course meal with a 4 hour hosted bar with beer, wine, and champagne. The meal choices are chicken, salmon, or a vegetarian option of Mediterranean couscous; please know your meal choice or the meal choices of your entire table when you purchase tickets. Tickets are NOT available at the door, so don’t be late for a very important date. Tickets will be on sale for 3D/4E students from January 21-23 from 12-1 PM and 5-6 PM in the Student Center. Tickets are on sale for ALL students from January 27-30, also on sale from 12-1 PM and 5-6 PM in the Student Center. Tables may be reserved in groups of 10. All 10 tickets must be purchased together (no reserving seats). Questions: p_phan1@u.pacific.edu
IP Week – See below for each day’s IP Week Event
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Themis Bar Review Informational Table
11:00 – 6:00 pm | Student Center Table
Intellectual Property Student Association presents Speaker Panel: A Day in the Life of an IP Lawyer – IP Week Event!
5:00 – 6:00 pm | Classroom H
IPSA is hosting Howard Hamilton (Blakeley Sokoloff), Christy La Pierre (K&L Gates), James McNairy (Seyfarth Shaw), Mark Narveson (Patterson & Sheridan) & Ian Rambarran (Klinedinst) as a panel to speak about careers in IP law. This should be an exciting opportunity to learn some tips about how IP law is practiced in the real world. We will be providing free food and drinks. Questions: Kelsey Lim k_lim2@u.pacific.edu
Sports and Entertainment Law Society – First General Meeting of the Spring Semester
5:00 – 6:00 pm | S-19
Its time for the first meeting of the Spring Semester! Welcome back and lets get to work! Come out to hear about the events we have planned and how you can really get involved this semester. Karaoke and Trivia Night are just a few of the smaller events we have planned but we want your help to make them happen! Questions: Paul Smith p_smith9@u.pacific.edu |
Resume Blitz (and cover letter review)
12:00 – 1:00 pm | CDO Lobby
Summer Abroad Informational Table
12:00 – 1:00 pm | Student Center
Appellate Advocacy & Trademark: The Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition – IP Week Event!
12:30 – 1:30 pm | Classroom G
Come learn about how trademark law and appellate advocacy intersect and see our very own Kevin Heitz and Michele Pai argue the same arguments they are scheduled to perform at the Lefkowitz Competition this coming February. Questions: Tiffany Wan t_wan2@u.pacific.edu
PLSS Phone Banking-Receive Volunteer Hours!
5:00 – 6:15 pm | S-18
PLSS will be holding phone banking sessions to solicit items for the Live and Silent Auction taking place on March 15th! You can receive time toward your the hours required for the grant by calling local businesses and/or picking up items. Questions: Sosan Mandant s_madanat@u.pacific.edu |
Resume Blitz (and cover letter review)
3:00 – 4:00 pm | CDO Lobby
Summer Abroad Informational Table
5:00 – 6:00 pm | Student Center
Lambda’s First General Meeting of Spring Semester
12:00 – 12:45 pm | S-18 and 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Classroom G
Lambda’s board will be introducing the spring calendar to the general membership. Also, the board will be recruiting volunteers to help host and plan various events. Questions: Christopher Clemons clemonct@gmail.com
Alumni/Faculty Mock Interviews
12:00 – 1:00 pm and 5:00 – 7:00 pm| CDO Lobby
The Mock Interview Program allows students to sign up for 30-minute long mock interviews with an alum or faculty member. As part of the mock interviews, the alumni/faculty interviewers will provide feedback on interview performance. This is an invaluable way to hone your interview skills and get great feedback! Sign-up in the CDO or call 916.739.7011 for available time slots!
Westlaw Informational Session
12:00 – 1:00 pm | Classroom G
In-Person Westlaw Training conducted by Jessica Greathouse. Questions: jessica.greathouse@thomsonreuters.com
Scholarship Information Meeting
12:15 – 1:00 pm | Classroom A and 5:00 – 5:45 pm | Classroom C
Are you interested in receiving free money? Do you want to reduce student loan debt? If yes, please attend one of the Scholarship Information Sessions listed below. We will cover the following topics: Online Scholarship application process,Tips on completing the application process,Different types of scholarships, Resume & Biographical statement, Deadline. Pizza & Drinks will be served!
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund of McGeorge General Meeting
5:00 – 5:45 pm | Classroom H
Please join us for the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund of McGeorge general meeting. We will be discussing interesting issues in animal law and our upcoming plans for the semester including our participation in events such Legal Voices for Animals Day at the Capitol, the California Animal Law Symposium and National Justice for Animals Week. Refreshments will be served. Questions: Natalie Keeve n_keeve@u.pacific.edu |
Summer Abroad Informational Table
12:00 – 1:00 pm | Student Center
Resume Blitz (and cover letter review)
3:00 – 4:00 pm | CDO Lobby
J. Reuben Clark Society Meeting
12:30 – 1:30 pm | S-18 Come join us for our weekly institute forum. Questions: Andrew Nef a_nef@u.pacific.edu
Alumni/Faculty Mock Interviews
12:00 – 1:00 pm and 5:00 – 7:00 pm| CDO Lobby
The Mock Interview Program allows students to sign up for 30-minute long mock interviews with an alum or faculty member. As part of the mock interviews, the alumni/faculty interviewers will provide feedback on interview performance. This is an invaluable way to hone your interview skills and get great feedback! Sign-up in the CDO or call 916.739.7011 for available time slots!
Intellectual Property Student Association presents: Speaker: Electronic Frontier Foundation – IP Week Event!
12:30 – 1:30 pm | Classroom G
As part of IP Week, IPSA is hosting a speaker from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). EFF confronts cutting-edge issues by defending free speech, privacy, innovation, and consumer rights today in the digital age. IPSA is providing free food and drinks. Questions: Kesley Lim k_lim2@u.pacific.edu |
How To Network (IP Week)
5:00 – 5:30 pm | Student Center
Come get some quick tips on how to network from experienced CDO staff!
Intellectual Property Student Association presents: Sacramento Bar Association’s IP Section: IP: Year in Review Panel and Professional Mixer (IP Week)
5:30 – 8:30 pm | Student Center
As part of IP Week, IPSA has teamed up with the SCBA’s IP Section to give students, alumni, and IP lawyers a chance to mingle with each other over food and drinks. Among others, students will have the opportunity to meet Landon Bailey (Mennemeier, Glassman & Stroud), Scott Pink (DLA Piper), Matthew Poppe (Orrick) & Jennifer Scott (Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard). There will be a mini-networking workshop at 5:00 PM, provided by the CDO. Questions: Kesley Lim k_lim2@u.pacific.edu |
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Upcoming Events – Highlights
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| Phi Alpha Delta Initiation – February 4th
BLSA’s First First Friday of the Semester – February 7th
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
2nd Annual McGeorge Negotiation Competition – February 21st – February 22nd (Must sign up in advance! See Twen Page)
ADR Week! – February 17th – February 22st
Women Lawyers Mixer – February 27th
MBE Boot Camp – March 1st and March 2nd
PLSS Live & Silent Auction – March 15th
Spring Break – March 24th – March 28th |
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Fri, Mar. 7th
Pre-Filed FAFSA Deadline (2014-2015)
Fri, Mar. 7th
McGeorge Scholarship Application Deadline (2014-2015)
Sat, Mar. 29th
MPRE Exam
Tues, Apr. 1st
California State Bar Timely Filing Deadline July Bar Exam
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