div class=content divFeel nervous about your oral argument? Or perhaps you want one run-through with helpful feedback? The Moot Court Board (MCB) is holding Practice Oral Argument rounds beginning the week of March 18th-22nd. For all interested 1Ls, a sign up sheet will be posted on the MCB door (room 183 across from Washer Lounge) beginning Monday March 4th until Friday March 8th. The practice rounds have proven very successful over the years in helping ease some of the fears you may have concerning your oral arguments./divdiv /divdivIf you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Greg Finch at a href=mailto:G0Finc01@louisville.edu target=_blankG0Finc01@louisville.edu/a./div /div

pThe American Bar Association hosts an Arbitration competition each year. The competition is held in November and the finals are held in January. For more information, visit:/ppa href=http://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_students/events_competitions/practical_skills_competitions/ac.html target=_blankhttp://www.americanbar.org/wbr/wbrgroups/law_students/events_wbr/wbrcompetitions/practical_skills_wbr/wbrcompetitions/ac.html/a./ppMembership on the Arbitration Team provides practical skills and an opportunity to work with local arbitrators. It is also a very impressive accomplishment to add to your resume./ppIf you are interested in competing on the four-member team, please fill out the attached candidacy form. The candidacy form and a statement of interest need to be placed in the envelope on the Moot Court Board office door. Please also sign up for an interview time on the sign-up sheet when you turn in your forms./pp Forms are due and sign-ups end on bThursday, March 21 at 5:00 p.m./b/ppDuring your interview, you will be asked to give a ten-minute summation on behalf of the claimant from the case file of this year's competition. Please see the second attachment for this information./ppIf you have any questions, please contact facilitator Courtney Pawley at a href=mailto:Courtney.Pawley@louisville.eduCourtney.Pawley@louisville.edu/a. /p

The Entrepreneurship Clinic is hosting an information meeting for all students on Tuesday, March 19, at 1:00 in Room 171. The Clinic Director, Professor Mike Slaven, and a panel of students currently participating in the Clinic will be present to discuss clinic activities, to share their experiences, and to answer your questions. Lunch will be provided. Come and learn about what the Entrepreneurship Clinic is all about and enjoy some food!

The Entrepreneurship Clinic is hosting an information meeting for all students on Tuesday, March 19, at 1:00 in Room 171. The Clinic Director, Professor Mike Slaven, and a panel of students currently participating in the Clinic will be present to discuss clinic activities, to share their experiences, and to answer your questions. Lunch will be provided. Come and learn about what the Entrepreneurship Clinic is all about and enjoy some food!

Please see attached notice regarding the Law Resource Center's March hours.

Please see attached notice regarding the Law Resource Center's March hours.

pSummer Corps is an AmeriCorps-funded program that will provide 1L and 2L students with the opportunity to earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for dedicating their summer to a qualifying legal project at a nonprofit public interest organization./ppAs a Summer Corps member you:/pulliEarn a $1,175 education Award voucher toward school expenses or loans;/liliServe a minimum of 300 hours;/liliGain hands-on experience you don't get in the classroom;/liliBecome part of the large AmeriCorps national service community; and/liliGet the inside scoop on applying for Equal Justice Works postgraduate fellowships./li/ulpFor additional details, and to learn how to apply, visit a href=http://www.equaljusticeworks.org title=www.equaljusticeworks.orgwww.equaljusticeworks.org/a. /ppThe application for the 2013 Summer Corps program will be accepting students into the program on a rolling basis until the application closes on strongMonday, March 18/strong./ppnbsp;/p

div class=content pTonight's winter weather advisory means that it's time to remind everyone again of the law school's class cancellation policy.  The law school follows the University's decisions to close or delay classes for any reason, including weather.   Details of the school closing policy are below.  Please keep these in mind, even if the temperature goes back up to 60 degrees in two days. /ppnbsp;/ppTthe University will provide official school closing information in the following ways: A notice at the top of the University home page (a href=http://www.louisville.edu title=www.louisville.eduwww.louisville.edu/a); e-mails sent to all students and employees on their official university e-mail accounts; a recorded message at 852-5555.  Student may also sign up for text-based alerts at a href=http://www.louisville.edu/alert title=http://www.louisville.edu/alerthttp://www.louisville.edu/alert/a /ppbr /1.    If the University cancels classes for the entire day, all School of Law classes are cancelled. /pp2.    If the University delays the start of classes, the following rules apply:/ppbr /a.    All classes scheduled to end at or before 10:25 a.m. are cancelled,br /b.    All classes scheduled to begin after 10:25 a.m. will meet at their normal time, andbr /c.    All classes scheduled to begin before 10:25 a.m. and end after 10:25 a.m. will begin at the later of (i) 10:00 a.m. or (ii) the regularly scheduled start time./ppbr /3.    If the university cancels evening classes, all School of Law classes beginning at or after 4:15 p.m. are cancelled./ppbr /4.    Notwithstanding the prior rules, if any delay or cancellation affects only the Belknap campus, Law Clinic and Law Clinic II will meet as scheduled, unless the Clinic Director indicates otherwise. /p /div

div class=content pTonight's winter weather advisory means that it's time to remind everyone again of the law school's class cancellation policy.  The law school follows the University's decisions to close or delay classes for any reason, including weather.   Details of the school closing policy are below.  Please keep these in mind, even if the temperature goes back up to 60 degrees in two days. /ppnbsp;/ppTthe University will provide official school closing information in the following ways: A notice at the top of the University home page (a href=http://www.louisville.edu title=www.louisville.eduwww.louisville.edu/a); e-mails sent to all students and employees on their official university e-mail accounts; a recorded message at 852-5555.  Student may also sign up for text-based alerts at a href=http://www.louisville.edu/alert title=http://www.louisville.edu/alerthttp://www.louisville.edu/alert/a /ppbr /1.    If the University cancels classes for the entire day, all School of Law classes are cancelled. /pp2.    If the University delays the start of classes, the following rules apply:/ppbr /a.    All classes scheduled to end at or before 10:25 a.m. are cancelled,br /b.    All classes scheduled to begin after 10:25 a.m. will meet at their normal time, andbr /c.    All classes scheduled to begin before 10:25 a.m. and end after 10:25 a.m. will begin at the later of (i) 10:00 a.m. or (ii) the regularly scheduled start time./ppbr /3.    If the university cancels evening classes, all School of Law classes beginning at or after 4:15 p.m. are cancelled./ppbr /4.    Notwithstanding the prior rules, if any delay or cancellation affects only the Belknap campus, Law Clinic and Law Clinic II will meet as scheduled, unless the Clinic Director indicates otherwise. /p /div

pO'Bryan Brown amp; Toner is interested in interviewing first-year students for a Summer Associate position.  The window for applying will be from March 5 through March 11.  Interview selections will be made by Friday, March 15 and the interview date is Tuesday, March 19.  Please apply through Symplicity./ppnbsp;/p

pOn Friday, February 22, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) and Professor Neil Kinkopf, of the Georgia State University College of Law, joined Brandeis School of Law students and attorneys from the community for a reasonable conversation about gun control. The event ran a full two hours and every seat was full. br /br /Professor Kinkopf spoke first about the constitutionality of pending gun control legislation. His analysis provided a concise interpretation of the Second Amendment and D.C. v. Heller and predicted that the laws posed no danger of overstepping congressional powers. br /br /Congressman Yarmuth gave insight into the details of the pending measures. He explained his support for laws implementing universal background checks and restrictions on ammunition magazine capacity. The Congressman's remarks were personal and genuine and set the floor for an open and civil discourse amongst the attendees. br /br /After both speakers' remarks, the discussion shifted to questions representing varied perspectives on the topic from those in attendance. br /br /The timing of the event was particularly momentous due to the national spotlight that has been focused on the Congressman regarding his remarks on gun control and the NRA. This program successfully fostered a respectful and productive dialogue on a very polarizing and controversial topic. The event was organized and sponsored by the UofL Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Student Chapter and the Kentucky Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society. /ppnbsp;/ppimg src=/sites/www.law.louisville.edu/files/IMG_0625.JPG alt=Yarmuth Discussion align=left height=233 width=350 / /ppProfessor Kinkopf and Congressman Yarmuth are joined by Brandeis Law Professor Luke Milligan during questions and answers session at the event./p

pOn Friday, February 22, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) and Professor Neil Kinkopf, of the Georgia State University College of Law, joined Brandeis School of Law students and attorneys from the community for a reasonable conversation about gun control. The event ran a full two hours and every seat was full. br /br /Professor Kinkopf spoke first about the constitutionality of pending gun control legislation. His analysis provided a concise interpretation of the Second Amendment and D.C. v. Heller and predicted that the laws posed no danger of overstepping congressional powers. br /br /Congressman Yarmuth gave insight into the details of the pending measures. He explained his support for laws implementing universal background checks and restrictions on ammunition magazine capacity. The Congressman's remarks were personal and genuine and set the floor for an open and civil discourse amongst the attendees. br /br /After both speakers' remarks, the discussion shifted to questions representing varied perspectives on the topic from those in attendance. br /br /The timing of the event was particularly momentous due to the national spotlight that has been focused on the Congressman regarding his remarks on gun control and the NRA. This program successfully fostered a respectful and productive dialogue on a very polarizing and controversial topic. The event was organized and sponsored by the UofL Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Student Chapter and the Kentucky Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society. /ppnbsp;/ppimg src=/sites/www.law.louisville.edu/files/IMG_0625.JPG alt=Yarmuth Discussion align=left height=233 width=350 / /ppProfessor Kinkopf and Congressman Yarmuth are joined by Brandeis Law Professor Luke Milligan during questions and answers session at the event./p

pOn Friday, February 22, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) and Professor Neil Kinkopf, of the Georgia State University College of Law, joined Brandeis School of Law students and attorneys from the community for a reasonable conversation about gun control. The event ran a full two hours and every seat was full. br /br /Professor Kinkopf spoke first about the constitutionality of pending gun control legislation. His analysis provided a concise interpretation of the Second Amendment and D.C. v. Heller and predicted that the laws posed no danger of overstepping congressional powers. br /br /Congressman Yarmuth gave insight into the details of the pending measures. He explained his support for laws implementing universal background checks and restrictions on ammunition magazine capacity. The Congressman's remarks were personal and genuine and set the floor for an open and civil discourse amongst the attendees. br /br /After both speakers' remarks, the discussion shifted to questions representing varied perspectives on the topic from those in attendance. br /br /The timing of the event was particularly momentous due to the national spotlight that has been focused on the Congressman regarding his remarks on gun control and the NRA. This program successfully fostered a respectful and productive dialogue on a very polarizing and controversial topic. The event was organized and sponsored by the UofL Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Student Chapter and the Kentucky Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society. /ppnbsp;/ppimg src=/sites/www.law.louisville.edu/files/IMG_0625.JPG width=350 height=233 align=left alt=Yarmuth Discussion / /ppProfessor Kinkopf and Congressman Yarmuth are joined by Brandeis Law Professor Luke Milligan during questions and answers session at the event./p

pOn Friday, February 22, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) and Professor Neil Kinkopf, of the Georgia State University College of Law, joined Brandeis School of Law students and attorneys from the community for a reasonable conversation about gun control. The event ran a full two hours and every seat was full. br /br /Professor Kinkopf spoke first about the constitutionality of pending gun control legislation. His analysis provided a concise interpretation of the Second Amendment and D.C. v. Heller and predicted that the laws posed no danger of overstepping congressional powers. br /br /Congressman Yarmuth gave insight into the details of the pending measures. He explained his support for laws implementing universal background checks and restrictions on ammunition magazine capacity. The Congressman's remarks were personal and genuine and set the floor for an open and civil discourse amongst the attendees. br /br /After both speakers' remarks, the discussion shifted to questions representing varied perspectives on the topic from those in attendance. br /br /The timing of the event was particularly momentous due to the national spotlight that has been focused on the Congressman regarding his remarks on gun control and the NRA. This program successfully fostered a respectful and productive dialogue on a very polarizing and controversial topic. The event was organized and sponsored by the UofL Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Student Chapter and the Kentucky Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society. /ppnbsp;/ppimg src=/sites/www.law.louisville.edu/files/IMG_0625.JPG width=350 height=233 align=left alt=Yarmuth Discussion / /ppProfessor Kinkopf and Congressman Yarmuth are joined by Brandeis Law Professor Luke Milligan during questions and answers session at the event./p

pOn Friday, February 22, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) and Professor Neil Kinkopf, of the Georgia State University College of Law, joined Brandeis School of Law students and attorneys from the community for a reasonable conversation about gun control. The event ran a full two hours and every seat was full. br /br /Professor Kinkopf spoke first about the constitutionality of pending gun control legislation. His analysis provided a concise interpretation of the Second Amendment and D.C. v. Heller and predicted that the laws posed no danger of overstepping congressional powers. br /br /Congressman Yarmuth gave insight into the details of the pending measures. He explained his support for laws implementing universal background checks and restrictions on ammunition magazine capacity. The Congressman's remarks were personal and genuine and set the floor for an open and civil discourse amongst the attendees. br /br /After both speakers' remarks, the discussion shifted to questions representing varied perspectives on the topic from those in attendance. br /br /The timing of the event was particularly momentous due to the national spotlight that has been focused on the Congressman regarding his remarks on gun control and the NRA. This program successfully fostered a respectful and productive dialogue on a very polarizing and controversial topic. The event was organized and sponsored by the UofL Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Student Chapter and the Kentucky Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society. /ppnbsp;/ppimg src=/sites/www.law.louisville.edu/files/IMG_0625.JPG alt=Yarmuth Discussion align=left height=233 width=350 / /ppProfessor Kinkopf and Congressman Yarmuth are joined by Brandeis Law Professor Luke Milligan during questions and answers session at the event./p

pAll rising 2Ls and 3Ls are invited to attend the MCB Information Session to hear from current officers of the MCB as they discuss the benefits of membership and how students can participate on one the Law School’s many extramural advocacy teams, earn academic credit, and satisfy the Skills requirement.  Upper-division law students will also discuss their experiences as a moot court team member or team facilitator. /ppThe program will begin at 12:05 in Room 275. Lunch catered by Cluckers will be provided to attendees.  Please bring your own drink./p

pAll rising 2Ls and 3Ls are invited to attend the MCB Information Session to hear from current officers of the MCB as they discuss the benefits of membership and how students can participate on one the Law School’s many extramural advocacy teams, earn academic credit, and satisfy the Skills requirement.  Upper-division law students will also discuss their experiences as a moot court team member or team facilitator. /ppThe program will begin at 12:05 in Room 275. Lunch catered by Cluckers will be provided to attendees.  Please bring your own drink./p

pAll rising 2Ls and 3Ls are invited to attend the MCB Information Session to hear from current officers of the MCB as they discuss the benefits of membership and how students can participate on one the Law School’s many extramural advocacy teams, earn academic credit, and satisfy the Skills requirement.  Upper-division law students will also discuss their experiences as a moot court team member or team facilitator. /ppThe program will begin at 12:05 in Room 275. Lunch catered by Cluckers will be provided to attendees.  Please bring your own drink./p

pAll rising 2Ls and 3Ls are invited to an informative information session on Wednesday, March 6, from 12:00 to 12:45, regarding the Kentucky Innocence Project (KIP) Externship.  Students who participate in the KIP Externship learn about investigative techniques, witness interviewing skills, filing post-conviction motions, and evidence handling.  Students then go into the field in supervised teams of two or three students to serve the interests of their clients./ppLinda Smith, the Supervising Attorney for KIP, will discuss the Kentucky Innocence Project and how you can participate during the fall 2013 and spring 2014 semesters.  This externship is available to rising 2Ls and 3Ls. /ppPlease join us on March 6, at noon, in Room 175.  The Cafe will cater lunch for attendees.  Please bring your own drink./p

pAll rising 2Ls and 3Ls are invited to an informative information session on Wednesday, March 6, from 12:00 to 12:45, regarding the Kentucky Innocence Project (KIP) Externship.  Students who participate in the KIP Externship learn about investigative techniques, witness interviewing skills, filing post-conviction motions, and evidence handling.  Students then go into the field in supervised teams of two or three students to serve the interests of their clients./ppLinda Smith, the Supervising Attorney for KIP, will discuss the Kentucky Innocence Project and how you can participate during the fall 2013 and spring 2014 semesters.  This externship is available to rising 2Ls and 3Ls. /ppPlease join us on March 6, at noon, in Room 175.  The Cafe will cater lunch for attendees.  Please bring your own drink./p