The Docket | April 20, 2015

Card Swipe Access to Library Now Evenings and All Day Weekends

You will need to swipe your Pacific ID card to open the Library front doors every weekday after 6 pm and all day on weekends.  Please keep your ID card with you at all times.  If you have forgotten your card, you can still enter the library by knocking on the front door. Questions: jwirrell@pacific.edu. 

Spring Final Exams begin with early exams on 4/21 & 22, then the Reading Period (4/28-5/1), followed by the Exam Period scheduled 5/2-14. Here are quick reminders to ensure you’re ready for exams:

1. Register with ExamSoft: If you used ExamSoft for Fall finals or Spring assessments/mid-terms, you DO NOT need to re-register. If you used exambooks/bluebooks for Spring Assessments and now want to use ExamSoft, you do need to register here.  

2. Computer Clean-up:  ExamSoft Technical Support Dan Breuer can “clean” your computer in advance of assessments/mid-terms.  Look for him at an Computer Clinic in the Student Center during the Reading Period, or call him at (916) 739-7025, email him at dbreuer@pacific.edu or see him in the Library, to ensure that language translation programs, virus or malware software, wifi Internet connectivity, or lack of hard drive issues don’t affect you during an exam.

3. Download Exams: Look for emails sent out informing you of available exams to download (downloads a blank placeholder – we provide paper copies of all exams on exam day).

4. Mock Exams: Log into ExamSoft and take the available “Mock Exams” – nothing is recorded, but it gives you an opportunity to “see” the blank screen and features (spell check) well before exam day.

5. Exam ID Number:   Know your four-digit exam number before going into an exam.

6. Review Past Exams: Include reviewing previous course exams as part of your study plan – go here.

7. Computer Supplies:  Be sure your computer battery is fully charged, bring the electric cord, and bring/pack an external keyboard or mouse, if you like.

8. Exam Supplies:   Always bring a pen or two with you in case you end up or plan to write in exambooks/bluebooks.  Consider bringing highlighter pens as well. Contact the FSO with any exam/assessment questions at fso@pacific.edu. Good luck on your exams!

2015 Summer Externships in Africa – Spaces Still Available

No more boring externships, thank you very much. Instead, 7-week externships for academic credit are available this summer from June 22 through Aug 7, 2015, in Rwanda or Lesotho at the Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda Law Reform Commission, Judiciary of Lesotho or the Women and Law in South Africa NGO in Lesotho.  Application deadline is April 15, 2015. Get in touch this instant with Professor Jarrod Wong in his office or at jwong@pacific.edu for more information.

Bike Repair Shop (SBA Sustainability/Garden Committee, Environmental Law Society)
12:00 – 5:00 PM | Quad
For more information and to add this event to your calendar, click here. 

Pacific McGeorge Capital Center Lecture Series Presents: End of Life Options Act: SB-128
5:30 – 7:00 PM | Classroom C
For more information and to add this event to your calendar, click here.

Barbri Information Table

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Student Center Tables 2 and 5

Questions: Courtney Dowell at c_dowell@u.pacific.edu. 

Lexis Information Table

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Student Center Table 3

Questions: Stephanie Sagaria at stephanie.m.sagaria@lexisnexis.com.

CDO Presents: Drop-In Hours
12:00 -1:00 PM | CDO Lobby
Questions: Isabella Hannon at ihannon@pacific.edu.

International Law Society Elections

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Classroom D

For more information and to add this event to your calendar, click here.

Cookies and Conversation with Mike Vitello

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Hugh & Hazel Darling Foundation Grand Salon

For more information and to add this event to your calendar, click here. 

Bike Repair Shop (SBA Sustainability/Garden Committee, Environmental Law Society)
12:00 – 5:00 PM | Quad
For more information and to add this event to your calendar, click here. 

Sports and Entertainment Law Society Election Meeting for 2015-2016 Board

4:00 – 5:00 PM | S-18

For more information and to add this event to your calendar, click here. 

Lambda Elections & Last General Meeting of the Year

5:15 – 6:00 PM | Classroom A

For more information and to add this event to your calendar, click here.  

Int’l Jurist Series presents Mark Ellis
5:00 – 6:00 PM | Grand Salon

Reception to follow. For more information and to add this event to your calendar, click here. 

Kaplan Bar Prep Information Table  

11:00 – 5:00 PM | Student Center Table 4

Barbri Information Table

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Student Center Tables 2 and 5

Questions: Courtney Dowell at c_dowell@u.pacific.edu.

IPSA Board Elections

5:30 -6:30 PM | Classroom H

For more information and to add this event to your calendar, click here.

McGeorge Women’s Caucus – Last General Meeting
12:15 – 1:15 PM | Classroom E
For more information and to add this event to your calendar, click here.

Master of Science in Law Recruitment 

5:30 – 8:00 PM | Student Center

For more information and for application materials see MSL website.

Lexis Information Table

4:00 – 6:00 PM | Student Center Table 2

Questions: Stephanie Sagaria at stephanie.m.sagaria@lexisnexis.com. 

Barbri Information Table

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Student Center Tables 2 and 5

Questions: Courtney Dowell at c_dowell@u.pacific.edu.

Christian Law Students Society Meeting

12:30 – 1:30 PM | S-19

For more information and to add this event to your calendar, click here.  

The Future of Marriage Equality in the U.S.: Some Thoughts on Next Week’s Oral Argument Lambda Faculty Advisor: Larry Levine

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Classroom B

For more information and to add this event to your calendar, click here.

Military Law Society Dining Out

6:00 – 9:00 PM | Off-Campus Location

For more information and to add this event to your calendar, click here.  

Globe’s End of Year Awards Party

5:30 – 7:30 PM | McGeorge House Patio

Questions: prodriguez@pacific.edu.

Intramural Basketball (SBA Intramural Sports Committee) 

12:00 – 4:00 PM | Off-Campus Location

Questions: c_worden@u.pacific.edu.

Lexis Information Table

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Student Center Tables 3 and 2

Questions: Stephanie Sagaria at stephanie.m.sagaria@lexisnexis.com.

CDO Presents: Drop-In Hours
12:00 -1:00 PM | CDO Lobby
Questions: Isabella Hannon at ihannon@pacific.edu.

Pre-ExamSoft Laptop Cleanup
2:30 – 3:30 PM | Student Center Table 3
Information and assistance with laptops prior to using SofTest. Questions: dbreuer@pacific.edu.

Criminal Appellate Advocacy Clinic Informational Event
12:00 – 1:30 PM | Classroom C
The Criminal Appellate Advocacy Clinic is hosting an informational event on how to become a panel attorney with the Central California Appellate Program (CCAP).  This program is  aimed at current students and recent graduates (2011-2014). Questions: jen.gibson@comcast.net. 

Kaplan Bar Prep Information Table 

11:00 – 5:00 PM | Student Center Table 4

Pre-ExamSoft Laptop Cleanup
3:30 – 4:30 PM | Student Center Table 2
Information and assistance with laptops prior to using SofTest. Questions: dbreuer@pacific.edu. 

Lexis Information Table

4:00 – 6:00 PM | Student Center Table 2

Questions: Stephanie Sagaria at stephanie.m.sagaria@lexisnexis.com.

Pre-ExamSoft Laptop Cleanup
4:30 – 5:30 PM | Student Center Table 3
Information and assistance with laptops prior to using SofTest. Questions: dbreuer@pacific.edu. 

Job Opportunity: Library Research Assistant Positions Available

The Law Library is recruiting our next group of Library Research Assistants. This is a great summer work opportunity that is compatible with classes or another job. There is an excellent chance of continued employment in the program through the upcoming fall and spring semesters.

Receive specialized legal research training and mentoring from Pacific McGeorge law librarians while working with multiple professors on projects. You will receive exposure to a variety of research areas and learn skills to take on any research request thrown your way in the future.

This is a summer-fall-spring job opportunity with flexible hours that pays $15/hour. Applicants must be work-study eligible and should have successfully completed GLS I.

Email your application to Paul Howard, Head of Faculty Services & International Research, at phoward@pacific.edu. Your application should include (1) your resume; (2) the name of your Pacific McGeorge GLS professor(s); and (3) a short statement of interest, including mention of any particular substantive, technical or language backgrounds not readily identifiable from your resume.

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, so apply early for best consideration.

Volunteer at Picnic in the Park May 2

The Oak Park Neighborhood Association is looking for students to volunteer the Picnic in the Park event on May 2nd in McClatchy Park. Two-hour volunteer shifts are available setting up, operating, or breaking down the event. They are also looking for student groups to help with park activities and games, such as volleyball, bean-bag toss, mini golf, etc.  If you have interest, please contact Tamika L’Ecluse, OPNA President and Parks Committee Chairperson at president@oakparkna.com or 916-741-7276.

The Recreation Center is hiring Work Study Attendants for the Summer.  There are currently morning, midday, and evening shifts available. Please express interest by sending an email to :  David Lambertson at dlambertson@pacific.edu

ABA TIPS Law Student Writing Competition

Allow me to remind you of the annual ABA TIPS law student writing competition.  The deadline remains, as it was last year, pushed back to May 1, so as to maximize potential submissions out of students’ spring papers.
The competition flyer and rules (PDFs) may be found here: Flyer, Rules, and Subject Matter.