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.

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

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

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

If you were a waitlisted student for Dean Duncan's Restorative Justice course to be offered over Spring Break, and you are still interested in taking the course, please contact Associate Dean Tim Hall at a href=mailto:hallt@louisville.eduhallt@louisville.edu/a by the end of the day tomorrow, Wednesday March 6. 

Bernard Flexner Professor and Distinguished Teaching Professor a href=/faculty/grace_giesel title=Grace Giesel target=_blankGrace Giesel/a, renown for her expertise in the area of professional responsibility, presented quot;The Attorney-Client Relationship in the Age of Technology,quot; as part of quot;Ethics 20/20 The Future of Professional Responsibility,quot; a Symposium sponsored by Mississippi College Law Review at the Mississippi College School of Law. Other speakers included University of Oklahoma College of Law Professor Judith Maute, George Mason University School of Law Professor Michael Krauss, University of La Verne College of Law Professor Charles Doskow, and Professor Nathan M. Crystal. The Keynote Address was given by Ellen Rosen, Senior Lead Counsel for the Ethics 20/20 Commission.br /br /Also of note is the publication of her most recent article, Alternative Litigation Finance and the Work-Product Doctrine, by the Wake Forest Law Review. It can be foundd at a href=http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=222098347 Wake Forest Law Review 1083 (2012)/a

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

pEach academic year, several opportunities exist for skills-based externship experiences.   If you are thinking about participating in an externship or working in the Law Clinic this summer or during the fall semester, please attend the Information Session on Tuesday, March 5, to hear from faculty supervisors, field supervisors, and students. Representatives from the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy, the Internal Revenue Service, the Law Clinic, and the faculty members who oversee the summer and fall externship and clinic opportunities will present information to help you plan your schedule.  strongThere are several unew/u summer and fall clinic and externship opportunities being offered!/strong/ppInformation will be provided relating to the following externships:  strongCriminal Justice - Prosecution/strong; strongCounty Attorney/strong; strongLegal A/strongid; strongClinical Research Contracts/strong; strongTax – Internal Revenue Service/strong; strongDepartment of Public Advocacy/strong; strongImmigration/strong; strongJudicial/strong; strongTechnology Transfer/strong; and new strongIn-House Counsel/strong externships with Louisville Metro Gov't and Fort Knox.  Professor Shelley Santry will also discuss the strongLaw Clinic/strong and how you can work for the Clinic this summer or fall and earn academic credit./ppThe session will begin at 12:05 p.m. in Room 175.  All 1Ls and 2Ls are encouraged to attend.  Attendees can enjoy a lunch catered by Fazoli's, including pasta, salad, and breadsticks.  Please bring your own drink./p

pThe Executive Committee of the Midwest Regional Bankruptcy Seminar has established the Distinguished Bankruptcy Law Student Award.  The award was created to recognize both excellence and achivement in the field of bankruptcy and corporate restructuring law, and to encourage the pursuit of a career in bankruptcy law and corporate restructuring.  /ppDean Ballard is accepting student self nominations through strongMay 17, 2/strong013.  Nominees for the MRBS Distinguished Law Student Award will be a first or second year law student with a superior academic record, a strong interest in the practice of bankruptcy law and corporate restructuring, and a commitment to pursuing a career in the practice.  /ppTo self nominate, please send your resume  and a statement of interest in the fields of bankruptcy law and corporate restructuring to Dean Ballard by strongMay 17/strong.  Members of the Executive Committee will select up to four students from law schools in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky to receive the award.  The recipients will receive: /pulliComplimentary registration at the Midwest Regional Bankruptcy Seminar scheduled for August 22-23 in Cincinnati, Ohio;/liliReimbursement for reasonable travel expenses;/liliTwo nights stay at the Westin Hotel in Cincinnati;/liliInvitations to the Reds game on August 21 and faculty dinner on August 22;/liliListing of the Distinguished Law Student recipients on the MRBS website; and/liliRecognition and award during lunch on August 22./li/ulpnbsp;/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.  /ppUpper-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 will be provided to attendees./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

pEach academic year, several opportunities exist for skills-based externship experiences.   If you are thinking about participating in an externship or working in the Law Clinic this summer or during the fall semester, please attend the Information Session on strongTuesday, March 5/strong, to hear from faculty supervisors, field supervisors, and students. Representatives from the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy, the Internal Revenue Service, the Law Clinic, and the faculty members who oversee the summer and fall externship and clinic opportunities will present information to help you plan your schedule./ppInformation will be provided relating to the following externships: /ppCriminal Justice - Prosecution; County Attorney; Legal Aid; Clinical Research Contracts; Tax – Internal Revenue Service; Department of Public Advocacy; Immigration; Judicial; Technology Transfer; and new In-House Counsel externships with Louisville Metro Gov't and Fort Knox.  Professor Shelley Santry will also discuss the Law Clinic and how you can work for the Clinic this summer or fall and earn academic credit./ppstrongThe session will begin at 12:05 p.m. in Room 175/strong.  All 1Ls and 2Ls are encouraged to attend.  Attendees can enjoy a lunch catered by Fazoli's, including pasta, salad, and breadsticks.  Please bring your own drink./p

pFor students interested in further developing skills and distinguishing themselves in the job market, the Law School will offer a “Certificate of Accomplishment in Litigation Skills” and a “Certificate of Accomplishment in Transactional Skills” to be awarded as an honor upon graduation.  The award of a Certificate is intended to demonstrate to potential employers that the student possesses additional training in lawyering skills and values associated with litigation practice or transactional practice.  /ppOn Monday, March 4, at noon in Room 275, Professor Tim Hall, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, will describe both certificate programs and discuss:/pp• Eligibility for Participationbr /• Requirements for Award of a Certificatebr /• Program curriculum/ppThis is your chance to learn about an opportunity to develop further distinction at the JD level, and to receive recognition for successful completion of a course of study and advanced training in preparation for professional practice.  All law students are invited to attend./p

If you are interested in studying abroad at EBS Law School in Germany during the fall 2013 term, nominations are due by April 15.  For more information, please review the a href=/sites/www.law.louisville.edu/files/EBS%20Law%20School%20Fact%20Sheet%20Fall%202013.pdfEBS Fact Sheet/a.  If you have questions, please see Dean Ballard, who can provide information about the program and the curriculum.

Students - The turnout for the Feb. 28 Information Session on the Law School's three journals was great.  If you were unable to attend the program, though, and you would like to learn more information, handouts are available outside office 214.  Or, you may view the a href=/students/student-publicationshandouts/a on the Student Life page of the Law School's website.  If you have questions, please see Dean Ballard. 

pAttention 1Ls and 2Ls - As you begin to think about your schedule for summer 2013 and fall 2013, be sure to attend the upcoming informations sessions that will cover the litigation and transactional skills certificate programs; summer and fall externship opportunities for rising 2Ls and 3Ls; Law Clinic opportunities during summer and fall; the Kentucky Innocence Project; Moot Court Board membership; extramural advocacy competitions; and Dual Degree programs.  Here are the dates and times for each program:/pulliMonday, March 4:  Skills Certificate Interest Session at noon in Room 275/liliTuesday, March 5: Externships and Law Clinic Information Session (catered by Fazoli's) at 12:05 in Room 175/liliWednesday, March 6: Kentucky Innocence Project Information Session (catered by The Cafe) at noon in Room 175/liliThursday, March 7: Moot Court Board and Extramural Skills Competitions Info Session at 12:05 in Room 275/liliTuesday, March 26: Dual Degree Programs (catered by Tom+Chee) at 12:05 in Room 175br //li/ul

On Thursday, February 28, in Room 175, at 12:10, join the editors of the Law School’s three journals for an informative program regarding the opportunity for journal membership during your second or third year of law school.  Panelists will discuss the benefits of journal membership, the application process and timeline, selection criteria, membership responsibilities, satisfying the writing requirement, earning academic credit, and much more. This is your only opportunity to hear from all three journals in one setting and get your questions answered.  We'll have pizza and breadsticks for attendees.