UofL Law News and Events

Spring Break Schedule

Latest News - Thu, 03/07/2013 - 16:20
div class=node ntype-story id=node-8419During the University's spring break, the law library will be open from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Monday, March 11 through Friday, March 15 and closed the weekends of March 9-10 and March 16-17./divullia href=/library/about/hoursLaw Library Hours/a/lilia href=http://louisville.edu/library/hours/University Libraries Hours/a/li/uldiv class=node ntype-story id=node-8419div class=content /div /div

Announcement for May 2013, August 2013, and December 2013 Graduates

Student News - Thu, 03/07/2013 - 11:47
pAll graduates must complete the a href=http://www.law.louisville.edu/students/forms/graduation-questionnaire-20132013 Graduates' Information Questionnaire/a on the Law School's website, which is used to generate the program for the Law School convocation.  (strongNote: you must be logged in/strong.)  You will be asked how you want your name to appear in the Convocation program, your degree date, undergraduate degrees you received, and whether you are a dual degree student.  Other required fields include your non-louisville.edu address, phone numbers for communication after graduation, and information regarding student organizations.  It should not take longer than 60 seconds to complete the questionnaire.  Please submit your questionnaire by March 31.  You will receive an email confirmation when your form is submitted./ppPlease also remember that March 31 is the deadline to order graduation apparel.  All law students must place orders for graduation apparel through Herff Jones at a href=https://collegegrad.herffjones.com/https://collegegrad.herffjones.com//a.  /ppInformation regarding graduation is available on the a href=http://www.law.louisville.edu/current-studentsCurrent Students/a page of the Law School website.  If you have questions, please see Dean Ballard.  Thank you, graduates!/p

SBA Election Rules

Student News - Thu, 03/07/2013 - 10:30
Please find the SBA Election Rules attached.  All interested candidates should review these and stop by the SBA Office, Room 245, for 10-15 minutes during either Candidate Interest Session on Monday, March 19 (12:30 - 1:30 PM) or Tuesday, March 20 (3:00 - 5:00 PM).  The Election Committee will ask a few questions and you may ask any questions you see fit.  If you are interested and cannot attend either of these sessions, please send an email to a href=mailto:jbrandonjohnson@gmail.comjbrandonjohnson@gmail.com/a prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday, March 20th to make alternative arrangements.    br /br /Please consider running for office!

Immediate Need for 2L or 3L Student for Project-based/As-needed Work

Student News - Wed, 03/06/2013 - 18:00
pLocal attorney has an immediate need for a 2L or 3L student to work approximately 10 hours a week from home on Personal Injury projects.  This will be an as-needed or project-based arrangement./ppStudents should be in the top 50% of their class and have an interest in Personal Injury./ppIf you are interested, please email Anna Aleksander at:  a href=mailto:aleksanderlaw@gmail.comaleksanderlaw@gmail.com/a/ppnbsp;/p

$10,000 DRI 2013 Law Student Diversity Scholarships

Student News - Wed, 03/06/2013 - 17:28
pEach year, DRI awards 2 scholarships of $10,000 each to applicants who best meet the following criteria:br /• Demonstrated academic excellencebr /• Service to the professionbr /• Service to the communitybr /• Service to the cause of diversity/ppApplications are due by Friday, April 19, 2013.  For more information, and to access the application, visit a href=https://www.dri.org/Article/61https://www.dri.org/Article/61/a./p

$10,000 DRI 2013 Law Student Diversity Scholarships

Latest News - Wed, 03/06/2013 - 17:28
pEach year, DRI awards 2 scholarships of $10,000 each to applicants who best meet the following criteria:br /• Demonstrated academic excellencebr /• Service to the professionbr /• Service to the communitybr /• Service to the cause of diversity/ppApplications are due by Friday, April 19, 2013.  For more information, and to access the application, visit a href=https://www.dri.org/Article/61https://www.dri.org/Article/61/a./p

Kentucky Defense Counsel's Trial Tactics Seminar - April 19

Student News - Wed, 03/06/2013 - 16:16
pKDC's 2013 Trial Tactics Seminar is being held on April 19 at Louisville Downtown Marriott, 280 W. Jefferson, Louisville.  Brad Case of Dinsmore amp; Shohl has organized this program, including national speaker Michael Cash, for the entire morning session. /ppWhile the program would be most beneficial to third year law students, the KDC would like to invite all University of Louisville law students to attend this program for only $25 (non-members normally have to pay $250).  If any law student would like to attend, you should complete and submit the a href=/sites/www.law.louisville.edu/files/Registration%20Form%202013%20Trial%20Tactics.pdfregistration form/a with a $25 check.  Please indicate on the line Total Amount Enclosed under Fees and Payments, U of L Law Student - $25.00./p

Announcement for May 2013 Graduates

Student News - Wed, 03/06/2013 - 15:47
pAll graduates must complete the a href=http://www.law.louisville.edu/students/forms/graduation-questionnaire-20132013 Graduates' Information Questionnaire/a on the Law School's website, which is used to generate the program for the Law School convocation.  (strongNote: you must be logged in/strong.)  You will be asked how you want your name to appear in the Convocation program, your degree date, undergraduate degrees you received, and whether you are a dual degree student.  Other required fields include your non-louisville.edu address, phone numbers for communication after graduation, and information regarding student organizations.  It should not take longer than 60 seconds to complete the questionnaire.  strongPlease submit your questionnaire by March 31/strong.  You will receive an email confirmation when your form is submitted./ppPlease also remember that March 31 is the deadline to order graduation apparel.  All law students must place orders for graduation apparel through Herff Jones at a href=https://collegegrad.herffjones.com/https://collegegrad.herffjones.com//a.  /ppInformation regarding graduation is available on the a href=http://www.law.louisville.edu/current-studentsCurrent Students/a page of the Law School website.  If you have questions, please see Dean Ballard.  Thank you, graduates!/p

Thursday March 21 Registration Advising Program for 1L Students

Student News - Wed, 03/06/2013 - 12:32
The required 1L Registration Advising Program is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, at 12:30 in Room 275.  Professor Les Abramson; Dean Kimberly Ballard; Dean Tim Hall; and Ms. Jude Wolford will tell you everything you need to know for creating a schedule of courses and registering!  The program begins promptly at 12:30; attendance will be taken.  Students should plan to eat lunch before the program begins.  See you there! 

Entrepreneurship Clinic Information Session - March 19

Student News - Wed, 03/06/2013 - 11:32
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!

Entrepreneurship Clinic Information Session - March 19

Latest News - Wed, 03/06/2013 - 11:32
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!

Info Session on Thursday: Moot Court Professional Skills Board Membership and Extramural Advocacy Competitions

Student News - Wed, 03/06/2013 - 11:30
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

Info Session on Thursday: Moot Court Professional Skills Board Membership and Extramural Advocacy Competitions

Student News - Wed, 03/06/2013 - 11:30
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./ppbr /The program will begin at 12:05 in Room 275. Lunch catered by Cluckers will be provided to attendees.  Please bring your own drink./p

Info Session on Thursday: Moot Court Professional Skills Board Membership and Extramural Advocacy Competitions

Latest News - Wed, 03/06/2013 - 11:30
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./ppbr /The program will begin at 12:05 in Room 275. Lunch catered by Cluckers will be provided to attendees.  Please bring your own drink./p

Scheduled Power Outage Saturday, Mar. 9, 2013

Student News - Wed, 03/06/2013 - 10:47
The University will conduct a scheduled power outage Saturday, March 9, 2013, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., affecting several buildings on campus, including the law school.  During the outage, the law school's Web site will be offline; however, other University Web resources, such as ULink and Blackboard, will remain available.

Scheduled Power Outage Saturday, Mar. 9, 2013

Latest News - Wed, 03/06/2013 - 10:47
The University will conduct a scheduled power outage Saturday, March 9, 2013, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., affecting several buildings on campus, including the law school.  During the outage, the law school's Web site will be offline; however, other University Web resources, such as ULink and Blackboard, will remain available.

Are You Still Reading the Docket?

Student News - Wed, 03/06/2013 - 10:41
pLaw students are charged with knowledge of all information distributed by the Daily Docket.  Don't miss important announcements regarding mandatory programs, upcoming events, scholarship opportunities, writing competitions, professional development opportunities, speaker visits, and more.  /ppCongratulations to Gretchen Zimmerman, the winner of a random, spring Daily Docket drawing.  Please stop by Dean Ballard's office (216) today before 4:00 p.m. to claim your prize./ppnbsp;/p

Are You Still Reading the Docket?

Latest News - Wed, 03/06/2013 - 10:41
pLaw students are charged with knowledge of all information distributed by the Daily Docket.  Don't miss important announcements regarding mandatory programs, upcoming events, scholarship opportunities, writing competitions, professional development opportunities, speaker visits, and more.  /ppCongratulations to Gretchen Zimmerman, the winner of a random, spring Daily Docket drawing.  Please stop by Dean Ballard's office (216) today before 4:00 p.m. to claim your prize./ppnbsp;/p

YOGA on Thursday from 1:00 - 1:45

Student News - Wed, 03/06/2013 - 10:36
Reduce your stress levels, work out all those tight muscles in your back and neck, and get more blood flowing to your brain with yoga on Thursday in the Washer Lounge.  The class begins at 1:00 and lasts for 45 minutes.  Hope to see you there!

YOGA on Thursday from 1:00 - 1:45

Latest News - Wed, 03/06/2013 - 10:36
Reduce your stress levels, work out all those tight muscles in your back and neck, and get more blood flowing to your brain with yoga on Thursday in the Washer Lounge.  The class begins at 1:00 and lasts for 45 minutes.  Hope to see you there!