The Docket | Aug. 18, 2014

Welcome to the 2014-2015 academic year. We are pleased to have all of you here on campus. Look for my “Corner” here in The Docket from time to time. In it, I will be providing you with important information, key deadlines and words of wisdom. Remember, The Docket is your primary source for information, both academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular. So please read it thoroughly each and every week. I look forward to visiting with all of you this year. Don’t forget to wave to me when you walk past my office window. I’ll be looking for you.

Anonymous Exam ID Numbers  

Anonymous Exam ID numbers for the 2014-2015 Academic Year will be sent out the week of August 18th to your Pacific email.

Free Debitek Cards for Incoming Students

Welcome to Pacific McGeorge School of Law and to the McGeorge Law Library. Don’t forget to pick up your FREE $10 Debitek card before September 30. The library staff is pleased to provide you a Debitek card good for your first 100 pages using the library printers or copiers. Please stop by the Reserves & Circulation Desk located at the Library entry to pick up your free card.

Announcement of National Law and Technology Legal Writing Competition

The Richmond Journal of Law and Technology is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2014 Student Law and Technology Writing Competition. The first place prize is $1,500 and the second place prize is $700. The competition deadline is Friday, October 3, 2014. The submission guidelines and entry form will also be available on the Journal’s website at http://jolt.richmond.edu. Please do not hesitate to contact either the Editor-in-Chief, Laura Bedson at laura.bedson@richmond.edu or Barry Gabay at barry.gabay@richmond.edu with any questions you may have.

Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite

The California State Bar Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite is Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 16-19, 2014. Scholarships are available through the State Bar. Applications are due Aug. 21.

Paying Job for Russian-speaking Student

A collaborative project with a Moscow law school requires we hire a student semi-fluent in Russian to translate documents, provide reasonably approximate oral interpreting during Russians’ visit here. For details, email Prof. Jay Leach, jleach@pacific.edu; tel 916 715 2348.

Work Study Position in Admissions Office

The Admissions Office is looking for a work study student who will be able to assist in a variety of areas: Provide tours to prospective law students, answer phones, do data entry and clerical duties including scanning and uploading documents to files, stuffing envelopes, making folders, assist in processing applications, pack for recruiting events, update information in database, send emails to applicants, participate and assist the admissions office in on-campus (and limited off-campus) recruiting events, interact with prospects and recent admits about the law school and student life, help the Admissions Office prepare for and carry out registration and complete various special projects as assigned by the Director of Admissions or Assistant Dean of Admissions, Diversity Initiatives and Financial Aid. We are looking for someone who has good communication and problem solving skills, attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to prioritize workload, strong organization skills, is punctual, enthusiastic and Professional. Students must sign confidentiality agreements.

PM Globe Announcement

The Board of Editors of PM Globe would like to congratulate Dane Littlefield on being selected as the new Chief Symposium Editor. For more information regarding membership on PM Globe, please contact Tia Kemokai at t_kemokai@u.pacific.edu.

PLSS (Public Legal Services Society) Welcome Back BBQ

12:00 – 1:00 PM and 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Quad        

The Public Legal Services Society invites new and returning students to join us on the Quad for chicken tacos. (A vegetarian option will also be available.) PLSS members will be on hand to answer questions regarding the organization, the Summer Grant Program, and the exciting events that PLSS has planned for the 2014-2015 academic year! Questions: Raihane Dalvi r_dalvi@u.pacific.edu. 

How to Survive Your First Year of Law School  

(Phi Alpha Delta)

5:00 – 6:00 PM   | Classroom G

Are you nervous about what to expect from your 1L year? Could you use some advice? Come to the How to Survive Your First Year of Law School Panel hosted by Phi Alpha Delta to hear how other students conquered their first year. Contact Lauryn Tully for more information at l_tully@u.pacific.edu.

Welcome Back BBQ (Student Bar Association) 

5:00 – 6:30 PM   | Quad

SBA welcomes incoming students and welcomes back returning students. Questions: Ernesto Falcon e_falcon@u.pacific.edu.

Mock Trial Team Tryouts – Preliminary Rounds 

4:00 – 9:00 PM   | Courtroom and other Campus Locations

Questions: Professor Cary Bricker cbricker@pacific.edu.

Student Leader & Alumni Board Meet & Greet          

5:30 – 7:30 PM   | Patio 

Please join the Alumni Board of Directors for an informal Meet & Greet on Friday, August 22 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the McGeorge House patio. This is a great opportunity to meet some members of our Alumni Board and let them know about your organization’s plans for the upcoming year. Closed event. Questions: Stevey Clement sclement@pacific.edu.    

SacLEGAL Welcome Dinner for Incoming (New) McGeorge LGBT Students

Is this your first year at McGeorge? Are you a member of the LGBT community? If the answer is “Yes!” please join us at a welcome dinner this Friday, August 22 at 6:00 p.m. at El Noviero Mexican Restaurant, 4216 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento. This event is FREE to incoming LGBT students, but space is limited. RSVP today through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mcgeorgelambda or by email to jedwards@mastagni.com. Sponsored by SacLEGAL and Mastagni Holstedt.

Mock Trial Team Tryouts – Preliminary Rounds 

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Courtroom and other Campus Locations   

Questions: Professor Cary Bricker cbricker@pacific.edu.                           

Welcome BBQ & Pool Party (Rugby Football Club)

1:00 – 7:00 PM   | Recreation Center Patio and Pool       

Welcome first years and returning students! Come take a break from your books and your hectic first week by enjoying an awesome BBQ and pool party hosted by the McGeorge Rugby team! This is a great way to socialize and network with classmates and upperclassmen and catch some sun. Everyone is encouraged to join us! Questions: Harshan Samra h_samra@u.pacific.edu.

Legal Clinics – New Clinical Student Orientation

9:30 am – 1:00 pm | Classroom D

** Mandatory Attendance ** Orientation for New Students of the Immigration, Bankruptcy, Elder and Health Law Clinics.

Trial Advocacy Association First General Meeting

5:00 – 6:00 PM   | Classroom C                                  

Come see the benefits of being a member of the Trial Advocacy Association, learn about the Ben Franz First Year Mock Trial Competition and its scholarship awards, and ask your questions about the McGeorge Mock Trial Competition Teams. For information, contact Dayla Go at d_swartz@u.pacific.edu.

Fellowships and Judicial Clerkships: Information Session

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Classroom A                  

Fellowships and Judicial Clerkships: Information Session – Introduction to Fellowships – Come learn about post-graduate fellowships. The CDO will discuss the different types of fellowships that are available, the application process, and how a post-graduate fellowship can help launch your career. Questions? Contact Molly Stafford at mstafford@pacific.edu.

Public Legal Services Society (PLSS) First General Meeting   

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Classroom D                  

Join us for our first general meeting!! At our first meeting, you will find out how to qualify for the PLSS Summer Grant, ask questions about our organization and get information about the exciting events that PLSS has in store for this academic year, including a Mixer, Public Service Job Fair and the PLSS Live & Silent Auction.   PLSS is focused on promoting and supporting students’ interest in pursuing future careers in public legal service, including government and non-profit work. Questions: Vallerye Mosquera v_mosquera@u.pacific.edu. 

Wine Law Society First General Meeting

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Classroom G 

Come join us to learn about our upcoming events, how to become a member, and some FUN! Questions: Anna Lucido a_lucido@u.pacific.edu.              

Governmental Affairs Student Association Meeting

12:15 – 1:00 PM | Classroom C                                 

The Building, The Horseshoe, and the Third House Come on August 26 to learn about the opportunities available for law careers in and around the Capitol, to meet like-minded student colleagues, and others. Passionate about politics? Still trying to figure out what you want to be when you grow up? Everyone is welcome. We offer two meetings for your scheduling convenience. Can’t make this meeting? Mark your calendar for for our next meeting on September 16 – we’ll elect two At-Large Representatives to the GASA Board – all candidates are welcome. Questions about meetings, or interested in running for an At-Large Representative position in September? Email GASA President Lexi Howard, l_howard1@u.pacific.edu.

Negotiation Competition Team Try-Outs (Alternative Dispute Resolution Club)

5:00 – 7:00 PM | S-18                                     

For any interested 2L, 3L, 4L student McGeorge Negotiation Competition Team Try-Out Information: Monday, August 18th: Sign ups and general facts for try-outs will be released. Thursday, August 21st at 5:00 pm: Deadline to sign up for try-outs. Friday, August 22nd: Time slot assignment and confidential facts released.  Try-Out Dates and Times: Tuesday, August 26th from 5:00-7:00pm and Wednesday, August 27th from 12:00-1:30pm.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mathew John at m_john3@u.pacific.edu.

Negotiation Competition Team Try-Outs (Alternative Dispute Resolution Club)

12:00 – 1:30 PM | S-18                                  

Questions: Mathew John m_john3@u.pacific.edu.

Women’s Caucus First General Meeting
12:30 – 1:30 | Classroom C
MWC is ready for another great year! Please join us for our first general meeting to learn about the many ways you can get involved in one of the most active organizations on campus. We will be discussing plans for our annual Live & Silent Auction, the Progressive Dinner, among other things. New and old members are encouraged to come. Lunch will be provided! For information, contact Jackie Hang at j_hang@u.pacific.edu.

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Classroom A                 

Come join the Criminal Law Society for its first meeting of the year. We will be giving a brief overview of the club, describing upcoming presentations and electing students to fill the vacant board positions. For more information, feel free to contact President Devina Douglas at d_douglas1@u.pacific.edu.

J. Reuben Clark Law Society Weekly Club Meeting 

12:00 – 1:00 PM | S-18                  

Join us for our weekly meeting. Upcoming events and the intersection of law and faith will be discussed. Questions: Josh Robertson j_robertson5@u.pacific.edu.

P.A.D.’s Week Two Taco Takeover (Phi Alpha Delta) 

12:00 – 1:30 PM | Quad                                               

Come hang out with Phi Alpha Delta and relax with some free tacos, drinks, and chips and salsa to bring in week two of the school year! Questions: Jennifer Domer j_domer@u.pacific.edu.

How to Prepare for OCI Call Back Interviews  

5:00 – 5:45 PM   | S-19                   

How to Prepare for OCI Call Back Interviews: OCI Call Back Panel — To help you be prepared to turn a callback interview into an offer, the CDO is hosting a Callback Interview roundtable discussion. Experienced McGeorge students will be the panelists, offering perspectives on the callback process from the student side, including how to approach sequential interviews and panel interviews at the employer’s office. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Contact Isabella Hannon at ihannon@pacific.edu.

Negotiation Competition Team Try-Outs (Alternative Dispute Resolution Club)

5:00 – 7:00 PM   S-18                      

Questions: Mathew John m_john3@u.pacific.edu.     

Incoming Students Welcome Mixer (Student Bar Association)

6:00 – 8:00 PM   | Student Center                           

The Student Bar Association wishes to invite the newest addition to the McGeorge student family with an event to help connect them to returning students. Questions: Ernesto Falcon e_falcon@u.pacific.edu.

Mock Trial Tryouts – Finals

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Courtroom and other Campus Locations                 

Questions: Professor Cary Bricker cbricker@pacific.edu.