The Docket | Aug. 25, 2014

Pacific McGeorge Globe Editor Positions Open

PM Globe is currently soliciting for Staff Editors. Students that are ranked in the top 75% of their class are eligible to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter to pmglobe.cce@gmail.com. Send all questions to pmglobe.cce@gmail.com. 

Title IV Authorization to Release Non-Institutional Charges (and prior year charges) Form

FREE Women’s Self-Defense Class, September 27th from 12:00-3:00 p.m.

Lisa Thew returns to the McGeorge campus with Defense Awareness Seminar for women. The seminar begins with risk awareness training to protect one’s self from becoming victimized. This is followed by a set of very accessible and effective physical defense techniques. To register please RSVP  to Brian Sasom, Director of Public Safety at bsasom@pacific.edu. Class size is limited to the first 10 students to sign up.  A second class will be offered in the near future. For questions or further information contact Brian Sasom, 916-739-7306.

WORK STUDY POSITION in Graduate & International Programs Office

The Graduate & International Programs 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.  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.  Please submit any resumes to Kristi Axtell at kaxtell@pacific.edu or in person at Northwest hall room 103.

WORK STUDY POSITION in Admissions Office

The Admissions Office is seeking upper division work study students to assist the admissions team with daily administrative needs and tasks. Work study students will also assist in recruiting activities including giving tours to prospective students, communicating with prospects, applicants and/or admitted students, as well as, assisting the admissions team during on-campus recruiting events. The position requires superior communication and problem solving skills, attention to detail and accuracy, strong organizational skills and punctuality. Work study students will be required to sign confidentiality agreements. Please send inquiries and/or applications (cover letter and resume) to Annemarie Meyer at mcgeorge@pacific.edu.

Admissions Office Looking for Volunteer Student Ambassadors

The Admissions Office is looking for student applicants to the Student Ambassador Program for the 2014-2015 Academic Year. Volunteer student ambassadors will serve as the face of Pacific McGeorge and assist the admissions team in the recruitment process by giving tours, communicating with prospective students, applicants and admitted students, and by attending on-campus and local off-campus recruitment events. Please see the full program description for program and application requirements. Applicants must be upper division students to be eligible. Please direct inquiries and/or applications to Tracy Simmons, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Diversity Initiatives & Financial Aid at tsimmons@pacific.edu.

Volunteer to be an International Student Mentor

Graduate and International Programs is looking for J.D. students who are willing to help support and share their law school experience with a new international student by joining the International Student Mentorship Program. The mentorship program is designed to be an essential resource and support system for our foreign LL.M. and exchange students.  Mentors will act as a resource for their mentees by helping them with cultural adjustments, life at McGeorge, and coping with academic demands.  Throughout the academic year, mentors and mentees are encouraged to stay in regular communication with each other, typically spending social time together or catching up in person at least once a month (preferably more to start).  A successful mentor-mentee relationship is a partnership, where both mentor and mentee benefit by establishing a constructive relationship and a lifelong connection.  It is also acceptable to join together with another student to mentor two or three students as a group.   Please indicate this preference on the comment section of the application. If you are interested, please contact Kristi Axtell at kaxtell@pacific.edu by August 29th to get an application or come by the Graduate and International Programs office in Northwest Hall Room 103.

Meal Plans now available in the Student Center

There are many reasons to purchase a meal plan, but top of the list is that you save money!! A $1000 meal plan allows $1100.00 in purchases and no sales tax is charged.  That is an 18.5% savings.Smaller Meal plans for $500 are also available. For more information visit Kevin in the Café or call (916-739-7175), or visit online here.  

Congratulations to New MLR Comment Staff

The McGeorge Law Review volume 46 Board of Editors is pleased to announce the Comment Staff for 2014-2015: Patrick Ford, Jenifer Gee, Micah Green, Courtney Hoyland, Amanda Kelly, Erika Lewis, Natasha Machado, Ryan Matthews, Natalie McCullough, Alisa Pinarbasi, Andrew Pinasco, Amit Singh, Kayla Thayer, and Emily Wieser.

Campus Smoking Policy Reminder

Notice: to ensure a healthy campus environment, McGeorge has assigned six designated areas (listed below) for smoking.  Smoking outside of these areas is prohibited:

-Outdoor benches near classrooms A and B

-Benches on the left side of the entrance to the Lecture Hall as you face the building

-Light pole area to the rear of classroom C

-Parking lot on the west side of the Muddox Building

-Patio area inside the Silveracre housing complex

-Outdoor area in the no-parking zone near the pool-side corner of Southacre

Ashtrays should be present at all designated smoking areas.  A complete copy of McGeorge’s smoking policy may be found here.

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.

CDO Presents | Post-Graduate Fellowships: How to Apply  

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Classroom A

Are you interested in learning about post-graduate fellowships? Should you be? Join us for “Post-Graduate Fellowships: How to Apply”. We will talk about the different types of fellowships that are available, the application process, and how a post-graduate fellowship can help launch your career. It is crucial that you have enough time to line up everything you need for your fellowship applications, and deadlines begin in early September. Now is the time to apply! Pizza will be served. Questions? Contact Isabella Hannon at ihannon@pacific.edu or 916.739.7339.

Public Legal Services Society (PLSS) First General Meeting

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Classroom D and 5:15 – 6:00 PM | Classroom B

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 and 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Classroom A

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 and 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Classroom C

The Building, The Horseshoe, and the Third House Come to our general meeting 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 our next meeting on September 16 – we’ll elect two At-Large Representatives to the GASA Board – all candidates are welcome.  Questions: 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.

NLG Disorientation (National Lawyers Guild)      

12:15 – 1:15 PM and 5:30 – 6:30 PM | S-19

National Lawyers Guild is a national non-profit legal and political organization comprised of lawyers, legal workers, law students, and jailhouse lawyers. We represent progressive political movements, using the law to protect human rights above property interests and to attain social justice. New members, suggestions and ideas are welcome and celebrated! Hope to see you there. Questions: Jessica Melgar j_melgar1@u.pacific.edu.

McGeorge Women’s Caucus First General Meeting       

12:30 – 1:30 PM | Classroom C

MWC is ready for another great year! Please join us for our first general meeting on Wednesday, August 27th 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 j_hang@u.pacific.edu.

CDO Presents | How to Prepare for OCI Call Back Interviews       

5:00 – 5:45 PM | S-19

Join us for “How to Prepare for OCI Callback Interviews.” Experienced McGeorge students will offer you perspectives on the callback process from the students’ side, including how to approach sequential interviews and panel interviews at the employer’s office. Be prepared for your callback interviews so you can turn that interview into an offer! Snacks and refreshments will be served. Questions? Contact Isabella Hannon in the Career Development Office at ihannon@pacific.edu or 916.739.7339.

Criminal Law Society General Meeting  

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.

Sports and Entertainment Law Society First General Meeting   

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Classroom G

Come to the Sports and Entertainment Law Society’s first general meeting for the school year. Learn about upcoming events and meet your executive board. All interested students are welcome to attend. Lunch will be provided. Hope to see you there! For information, contact Gabrielle Cutler g_cutler@u.pacific.edu.

J. Reuben Clark Law Society Weekly Club Meeting  

12:00 – 1:00 PM | S-18

Come join us for our weekly meeting. Upcoming events and the intersection of law and faith will be discussed.  Question: 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.

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: 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 – 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.

La Raza Lawyers General Meeting – Students Encouraged to Attend!    

5:30 – 8:00 PM | Classroom A

Please join La Raza Lawyers of Sacramento for our general meeting on August 28, 2014 at 5:30pm in classroom A. Agenda items include: mentorship program sign-up, email survey, website update, and upcoming events. We are interested in fostering ongoing relationships with future Sacramento attorneys and encourage all students who are interested in knowing more about the local Latino legal community to come check out our group. Membership for students is free. Light appetizers will be served. Questions: Professor Salcido rsalcido@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.  

McGeorge Women’s Caucus Progressive Dinner

6:00 – 8:00 PM | Off-Campus Location

McGeorge Women’s Caucus Progressive Dinner welcomes our new 1L members in a relaxing, intimate environment with our current members and alumni. Dinner will be hosted on Friday, August 29th from 6pm-8pm.  Progressive Dinner includes meeting our board, current club members, and alumni over wine and heavy appetizers at a member’s home. We encourage 1L’s interested in joining us to attend our first general meeting on Wednesday, August 27th for all the details or contact Women’s Caucus Vice President, Kathryn Baldwin k_heath2@u.pacific.edu.

Mock Trial Tryouts – Finals

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Courtroom

Questions: Professor Bricker cbricker@pacific.edu. 

LABOR DAY. No classes, no events.

Global Business & Law Society First General Meeting

12:30 – 1:30 PM  | Classroom D

Join our first meeting of the Fall Semester over pizza and soda! We will discuss our programs and goals for the upcoming year and hold elections. For information, please contact Elena Wilson at e_wilson5@u.pacific.edu.

Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA) First General Meeting

12:30 – 1:15 PM | Classroom B

Please join us for our first general meeting!! We will be discussing membership fees, upcoming events, APALSA’s academic support program, and how to run for IL Representative! Food will be provided. Questions: Contact David Kang d_kang6@u.pacific.edu.

Environmental Law Society and Water Law Society General Meeting

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Classroom G

Come to the first General Meeting for the Environmental Law Society and Water Law Society. We will be talking about upcoming events, including the Mokelumne River field trip on Saturday, September 6th. We will also be talking about elections for 1L rep, as well as the water and environmental law curriculum at McGeorge, so this would be a great opportunity for 1Ls to attend. And we will have free pizza! Questions: Adam Borchard a_borchard@u.pacific.edu.

Phi Alpha Delta General Meeting

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Classroom H

Join PAD members at our first monthly meeting to discuss what PAD is all about, upcoming events, and how you can get involved! Questions: l_tully@u.pacific.edu.

ADR Club First General Meeting     

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Classroom A

Come meet your board, hear about events, and play some games! Questions: Anna Lucido a_lucido@u.pacific.edu.

Federal Bar Association First General Meeting   

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Classroom B

Join us for our first general meeting to find out more about our club, how to become a member, and information about our upcoming events. FBA is focused on promoting and supporting students’ interest in pursuing careers in federal practice through networking and educational opportunities. Food will be served. For information, contact Karly McCrory  k_mccrory@u.pacific.edu.

J. Reuben Clark Law Society Weekly Club Meeting           

12:00 – 1:00 PM | S-18

Come 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.

Federal Bar Association First General Meeting   

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Classroom B

Join us for our first general meeting to find out more about our club, how to become a member, and information about our upcoming events. FBA is focused on promoting and supporting students’ interest in pursuing careers in federal practice through networking and educational opportunities. Food will be served. For information, contact Karly McCrory  k_mccrory@u.pacific.edu.

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Off-Campus Location

The Intellectual Property Student Association will be heading to the YouTube campus on Friday, September 5th!   If you are interested in intellectual property and visiting YouTube please contact Paolo Visante (p_visante@u.pacific.edu) or Courtney Hansen (c_hansen12@u.pacific.edu) for more information.

Mokelumne River Field Trip (Water Law Society)        

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Off-Campus Location

Join McGeorge Water Law Society and Environmental Law Society on an action-packed field trip to the Mokelumne River watershed. We will be visiting Camanche Reservoir and a hydropower plant, learning about the myriad of legal issues confronting this watershed, including CEQA, ESA, and land use conflicts. $10 for WLS/ELS members and $15 for non-members. Bring a lunch and water! Adam Borchard a_borchard@u.pacific.edu.

Solidarity Mixer (National Lawyers Guild)   

5:00 – 8:00 PM | Off-Campus Location

The McGeorge NLG Chapter has strong ties with the UC Davis, Sacramento and SF NLG Chapters and also the McGeorge American Constitution Society. This mixer will provide a fun, casual setting to get to know other progressive lawyers, activists, and law students. Jessica Melgar j_melgar1@u.pacific.edu.