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Law Review News
The Volume 46 Board of Editors is pleased to announce the comment staff writers selected for publication. They are: Brenda Bass, Eric Brumfield, Jacquelyn Loyd, Jason Miller, Shawn Murphy, and Anthony Serrao.
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Moot Court News
McGeorge has once again claimed the honor of winning the Roger B. Traynor Moot Court Competition, the state’s largest and most prestigious moot court competition. Our team this year consisted of third-year students Eurik O’Bryant and Elizabeth Ramos and second-year student Chelsea Tibbs. They were coached by Adrienne Brungess. Eurik and Elizabeth argued in all three rounds of the competition, beating the team from U.C. Berkeley in the finals. Eurik also received recognition as a top oralist in the competition.
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Spring Exam Preparation Reminders:
In order to use ExamSoft/SofTest to take essay exams in April/May, students must take a few steps now to prepare:
1. Installation and Registration: If you used SofTest to take Fall 2013 exams, you DO NOT need to Install and Register a new copy of the software – Go to Step 2. If, however, you handwrote your Fall 2013 exam essays or are new to McGeorge and wish to use ExamSoft this semester, you will need to complete this process.
c. Click on the Download button and follow the installation instructions. You will need your ID and password to complete the software Registration process.
NOTE: If you don’t have your password, click “Lost Student ID or Password?”, fill in the Student ID block, and then click Send. Your ExamSoft password will be emailed to your u.pacific.edu address. You should have recently received an email from Examsoft, reminding you to download exams and providing you with your password at the bottom of the email.
· Live Chat — Chat with the Customer Care Team
2. Laptop Preparation: Library Technology Specialist Dan Breuer will be holding “Laptop Cleanup Sessions” during Reading Period (April 30th – May 2nd) in the Student Center – we highly recommend that you take advantage of his expertise and have your laptop evaluated to ensure it is ready for exam time. Sometimes, language translation features, virus or malware software, or lack of hard drive free space can cause ExamSoft difficulties during exams. See attached “minimum laptop requirements:” http://libguides.mcgeorge.edu/content.php?pid=245023&sid=2024486. Contact Dan at (916) 739-7025 or at dbreuer@pacific.edu with any technical questions.
3. Download Exams: Although paper copies of the actual exam questions are distributed by proctors in the exam rooms, you must download each exam’s “page” in ExamSoft to enable you to type your responses for each specific exam. Open SofTest from your Desktop, Taskbar, or Dock (OSX), click on the ‘Download Exams’ button, select the exam(s) you wish to have ready, then click the ‘Download’ button. Be sure you download a “Mock Exam” also (you may do this up to 10 times) to become familiar with the download process and the SofTest program.
4. Final Preparations: You’re almost ready! Just prior to exams, be sure you do the following:
·Know Your Exam Number: You must know your 4-digit EXAM NUMBER during exams – be sure you bring it with you. Not sure – see the Registrar’s Office.
·Take Mock Exams: Be sure to take the “Mock Exam” from ExamSoft, and type in the blank space to become familiar with the features.
·Review Past Exams: Review last semester’s exams picked up from the Registrar’s Office – a great studying tool. Also, go to GoCAT: http://gocat.law.pacific.edu/ftlist to review past exams posted there.
·Computer Supplies: Be sure your laptop’s battery is fully charged, and/or you bring your laptop electrical plug-in cord with you to exams. External keyboards and a mouse are also allowed if you like.
·Exam Supplies: Always bring a pen with you to exams. Also consider bringing highlighter pens.
Feel free to see the Faculty Support Office with any exam questions or email us at: fso@pacific.edu. |
Moot Court Solicitation Information
12:00 – 6:00 pm | Student Center
Bloomberg Informational Table
11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Student Center
Voting for 2014-15 SBA Board
12:00 – 1:00 pm and 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Student Center
Pre-ExamSoft Laptop Cleanup
1:30 – 2:30 pm | Student Center
Student Bar Association Board of Governors Meeting
5:00 – 6:00 pm | SBA Office
Weekly meeting of the Student Bar Association Board of Governers. 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 |
Kaplan Informational Table
10:00 am – 6:00 pm | Student Center
Bloomberg Informational Table
10:30 am – 1:30 pm | Student Center
Themis Bar Review Infromation Table
11:00 am – 6:00 pm | Student Center
Pre-ExamSoft Laptop Cleanup
2:30 – 3:30 pm | Student Center
Criminal Law Society Elections Meeting
12:00 – 1:00 pm | Classroom A
Come help elect next years leaders of the McGeorge Criminal Law Society. Questions: Devina Douglas devinadouglas@yahoo.com
Fall On-Campus Interviews 2014 – Information Session
12:45 – 1:45 pm | Classroom B
It is important that you attend this session because major OCI deadlines come up in July (summer time!). During the information session, experienced McGeorge students will offer perspectives on the OCI application process, including how to prepare your materials and how to begin your employer research on McGeorgeCareersOnline. Also, see an exclusive video by employers and hear what they have to say about why YOU should participate in On-Campus Interviews this Fall. If you attend, you’ll also have a chance to win a $100 final exam survival gift basket. Pizza will be provided. Questions? Contact Isabella Hannon at ihannon@pacific.edu or call 916.739.7339.
Student Organization Re-Chartering Information Session
5:30 – 6:00 pm | Classroom A
Interested in starting a new club for next year? Or need to re-charter an existing club for next year? Come to this informational session with Rebekah Grodsky, Director of Academic and Student Affairs, to learn more about the process and get your questions answered. This session is not mandatory, but it is strongly encouraged that you attend. Questions: CSOResourceCenter@pacific.edu |
Pre-ExamSoft Laptop Cleanup
3:30 – 4:30 pm | Student Center
SELS Spring BBQ (Sports & Entertainment Law Society)
11:30 am – 1:30 pm | Quad
The Sports & Entertainment Law Society would like to formally invite all students and faculty to our Spring BBQ! Come take a break from your studies and recharge with some volleyball, football and free food! Questions: Paul Smith p_smith9@u.pacific.edu
Job Search Discussions with Recent Graduates
12:00 – 1:00 pm and 5:15 – 6:15 pm | McGeorge House Patio
Come chat with recent McGeorge graduates about the job search strategies and techniques they used to land their post-graduate positions. This will be an informal event and pizza will be served. Questions? Contact Dru Hester at dhester@pacific.edu.
International Law Society 2014-2015 Executive Board Elections (MILS)
5:00 – 6:00 pm | Classroom A
Come join us for our annual elections and vote for the next school year’s MILS executive board. Questions: Julianne Triphon j_triphon@u.pacific.edu
Health Law Association (MHLA) General Meeting & Elections
5:15 – 6:00 pm | Classroom G
Come join us for pizza! We will be discussing the future of MHLA and holding elections for next year’s board. If you are interested in playing a more active role in MHLA, definitely attend this meeting! Questions: Stacey Westerlund s_westerlund@u.pacific.edu
Fall 2014 OCI Mini Information Session
5:30 – 6:00 pm | CDO Lobby
If you were unable to attend the initial Fall 2014 OCI Information Session – then you should plan to attend this mini session because major OCI deadlines come up in July (summer time!). During this mini Fall OCI information session, we will give you tips on how to prepare your materials and how to begin your employer research on McGeorgeCareersOnline. MINI snacks will be provided. Questions? Contact Isabella Hannon at ihannon@pacific.edu or call 916.739.7339. |
Moot Court Solicitation Information
12:00 – 2:00 pm an 4:30 – 6:00 pm | Student Center
Pre-ExamSoft Laptop Cleanup
4:30 – 5:30 pm | Student Center
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
Christian Law Student Society End of the Year Fellowship Meeting
12:35 – 1:15 pm | S-19
Come join the Christian Law Student Society for food and fellowship together. Questions: Nikole Omotoy nomotoy@gmail.com
Fall 2014 OCI Mini Information Session
1:00 – 1:30 pm | CDO Lobby
If you were unable to attend the initial Fall 2014 OCI Information Session – then you should plan to attend this mini session because major OCI deadlines come up in July (summer time!). During this mini Fall OCI information session, we will give you tips on how to prepare your materials and how to begin your employer research on McGeorgeCareersOnline. MINI snacks will be provided. Questions? Contact Isabella Hannon at ihannon@pacific.edu or call 916.739.7339.
American Constitution Society (ACS) Student Leadership Elections
5:00 – 6:00 pm | Classroom C
As the year comes to a close it is time for new students to take on active leadership roles on our campus! ACS will be holding elections for an entirely new executive board (President, VP, Secretary, and Treasurer). This is a fantastic way to gain leadership experience and take a great student organization such as the ACS in new and exciting directions. Leadership positions with the ACS involve contact with the Washington DC office and will help connect you with a large network of progressive lawyers. So why not, take a chance, and come to the meeting a try out! The elections will take place on April 24th from 5-6 pm. Dinner will of course be provided. If you are still interested in a position and cannot make the meeting email me a brief description of your interest in the organization and the position you desire. Questions: Kendal Micklethwaite k_micklethwaite@u.pacific.edu
Governmental Affairs Students Association – Elections & Last Meeting of the Year
5:15 – 6:15 pm | Classroom E
Interested in learning more about “the Building” and other Capitol lawyering options? Already work in or around the Capitol? Want to meet and network with student colleagues who are already working as legislative staffers, lobbyists, or serving as interns or externs? Come and learn more, and help us elect our new Board. We know you have a life outside law school – come when you can – midway through the meeting is FINE! Interested in serving on the Board? Other questions? Please email Lexi Howard at l_howard1@u.pacific.edu |
GLS I Bloomberg Law Make-Up Training Session
3:30 – 4:40 pm | Library Conference Room
End of the Year Pool Party and Cook Out (The Society for Space Law and Policy, Cigar Society)
3:00 – 7:00 pm | Recreation Center Patio and Pool
Come out and enjoy some food and fun to celebrate the end of a great year. Questions: Jonathan Wood j_wood5@u.pacific.edu |
Community Day of Service (J. Reuben Clark Law Society)
7:00 am – 12:00 pm | Off Campus Location
On April 26, 2014 thousands of volunteers will unite with business, with nonprofit organizations, with schools, with churches and with local government officials and their agencies to generate more than $1,000,000 worth of economic activity in a single Saturday morning. During the Day of Community Service, volunteers will work together on the presented major projects and assignments in the corridor. There are Sixteen (16) major project sites and assignments Each registered volunteer will receive a FREE T-shirt Register as a volunteer at http://reimaginemackroad.org/ Questions: Andrew Nef a_nef@u.pacific.edu
“May” Day Spring Fling (Lambda Law Students Association, Women’s Caucus, Phi Alpha Delta)
12:00 – 4:00 pm | Quad
This is a free event for the student body to celebrate the end of the semester and spring. Food and beverages will be served. Also, being so close to the Kentucky Derby, there so there will be games including bocce, croquet, and bad mitten. So everyone should put on their Sunday best and come join us for some fun. Questions: Christopher Clemons clemonct@gmail.com |
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Upcoming Events – Highlights
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McGeorge’s Got Talent – 4/29
Last Day of Classes – 4/29
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Tues, Apr. 29th
Last day of classes
Fri, May 30th
CSO Registration Forms Due
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