Student Life News
Deadlines Approaching for Several Scholarships, Award Nominations, and Writing Competitions
Posted April 29th, 2013 by Kimberly K. BallardAs you finish your final exams this week, please take a look at the summary of scholarship and writing competition opportunities that have deadlines during the summer. Information about all of these opportunities has been posted in the Docket over the last several weeks, but are now summarized for your convenience. There is something for everyone - even graduating law students. If you have questions, contact Dean Ballard at 852-8956. Good Luck!
Joseph L. and Shannon A. Hamilton Law School Bar Review Scholarship - Applications due May 17
Posted April 29th, 2013 by Kimberly K. BallardWe are excited to announce a new bar exam scholarship opportunity for UofL Law students!
The Joseph L. and Shannon A. Hamilton Law School Bar Review Fund will be used to make financial awards to students for whom payment of expenses related to Kentucky Bar Exam Review courses and related course materials would otherwise result in financial hardship.
Interested students must be currently enrolled (in good standing) or recent graduates of the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. A recent graduate is defined for this purpose as someone who completed law school within one year of the bar exam review course for which support is being sought. Qualified students will be of high moral character, demonstrate excellent writing and analytical skills, and show a commitment to serious preparation for the Kentucky Bar Exam. A candidate’s grades will be taken into account as one factor, but not the primary factor for consideration. A successful candidate for an award must show that he or she cannot otherwise afford to pay for a Bar Exam Review Course and/or the Bar Exam review materials.
To be considered for a scholarship, you must submit the completed application and required documents to Dean Ballard by May 17, 2013.
Applications are available from Dean Ballard (Office 216), or you may email Dean Ballard to request an application via email.
Honors & Awards Ceremony Photos
Posted April 27th, 2013 by Virginia Mattingly
Enrollment Is Open for Summer and Fall Externships
Posted April 26th, 2013 by Kimberly K. BallardIt's not too late to apply.
Externships offer unique opportunities for learning lawyering skills, exploring career options, and making valuable contacts in the legal community. Many externship experiences will be offered this summer and during the Fall 2013 semester, including opportunities for students who have completed the 1L curriculum. Externships are open to students in academic good standing who have completed prerequisites.
1L Curriculum:
o Summer Judicial Externship
1L Curriculum + 40 credit hours:
o Metro Government Externship
o General Electric Externship
o Fall Judicial Externship
1L Curriculum + 60 credit hours:
o Legal Aid Externship
o Fort Knox Externship
1L + 60 credit hours + Evidence and CrimPro: Constitutional Issues:
o Commonwealth Attorney’s Office Externship
o County Attorney’s Office Externship
o Department of Public Advocacy/Public Defender Externship
More detailed information about opportunities is available on the TWEN course titled Externship INFORMATION. Contact Professor Jordan (karen.jordan@louisville.edu) for information or questions.
Applications Are Still Being Accepted for Summer and Fall Law Clinic Opportunities
Posted April 26th, 2013 by Kimberly K. BallardTHE LAW CLINIC IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ONE WEEK SEMINAR (2 CREDITS) FOR THE WEEK OF May 20th – 25th from 10:30am – 4:30pm:
Domestic Violence
Course Number: LAW 842
Prerequisites: All first year required courses, unless waived by the professor teaching the course and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.
A study of the history, causes and effects, and treatment of domestic violence, and the responses of the legal system: tort suits, civil and criminal actions, roles of the courts and police. Violence between domestic partners will be examined cross-culturally and attention will be given to its effects upon children. This course will also involve skills training and satisfy the skills graduating requirement.
Summer Clinic I (2 or 3 credit option) beginning May 13th:
The Robert and Sue Ellen Ackerson Law Clinic represents victims of domestic violence and other low income clients in Jefferson County District & Family Court. Most of our cases involve Emergency Protective Order hearings and housing/eviction cases.
The Ackerson Law Clinic is a student run law firm supervised by Professor Shelley Santry. The student attorneys are responsible for handling all aspects of the cases. This includes interviewing the client, prepping the client for the hearing, gathering evidence, participating in hearings as a student attorney, and closing the case.
To be eligible to participate in the clinic, students must have completed 60 hours. This is a requirement under Rules of the Supreme Court (SCR) 2.540 to receive a limited license to practice law.
Fall Clinic I (3 or 4 credit option) – 2013: see Summer Clinic above
The CASE Clinic Fellowship is hiring from May 2013 – May 2014:
The CASE fellowship with the Brandeis School of Law is a paid fellowship that will run from May 2013 to May 2014 and involves representing low income domestic violence victims in custody cases in Jefferson Family Court. All law students who have completed 60 hours are eligible to apply. A limited license to practice law is required. Each student will work at least 10 hours/week at $8.50/hour.
To apply, send an email to Professor Shelley Santry at shelley.santry@louisville.edu.
Free Massages Today (Friday) in Washer Lounge!
Posted April 25th, 2013 by Kimberly K. BallardEnjoy a complimentary massage in the Washer Lounge on one of the following exam days:
FRIDAY, April 26, 11:30 - 5:00
MONDAY, April 29, 11:30 - 5:00
TUESDAY, April 30, 11:30 - 5:00
You may sign up for an appointment in advance, but walk-ins are perfectly fine too. Enjoy a massage before an exam, after an exam, or just take a quick break from studying while at the law school.
GOOD LUCK ON YOUR EXAMS!
Brain food? Seriously?
Posted April 25th, 2013 by James A. BeckerWho wants brain food for final exams? Nothing fuels fear and desperation like JUNK FOOD, which the IT Department will happily provide outside Room 175 on Tuesday morning, April 30th. Your choice of evils may include:
- Snack cakes and other artificially sweetened, fattening baked goods
- Chips, pretzels or other oddly shaped, salty, grain-based sundries, and
- Candies, candy bars or other threats to good dental hygiene
Fruits, vegetables and whole grains are strictly prohibited.
Complimentary Massages for Law Students during Finals
Posted April 23rd, 2013 by Kimberly K. BallardWe know the weeks leading up to exams and the two-week period during finals can be stressful. Please enjoy a complimentary massage in the Washer Lounge on one of the following four exam days:
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 11:30 - 5:00
FRIDAY, April 26, 11:30 - 5:00
MONDAY, April 29, 11:30 - 5:00
TUESDAY, April 30, 11:30 - 5:00
You may sign up for an appointment in advance, but walk-ins are perfectly fine too. Enjoy a massage before an exam, after an exam, or just take a quick break from studying while at the law school.
GOOD LUCK ON YOUR EXAMS!
Paws for the Law Photos
Posted April 22nd, 2013 by Virginia Mattingly
On April 22, certified therapy dogs from Pawsibilities Unleashed visited the law school to help ease the students' exam season stress.
More Paws for the Law photos are available on Flickr.
SGA Field Day
Posted April 22nd, 2013 by Virginia MattinglyATTENTION ALL Professional School Students:
With Finals, Boards, and Madness right around the corner its time to take a break. This upcoming Tuesday April 23rd, ALL STUDENTS are invited to the first annual HSC Field Day sponsored by SGA. There will be a huge cookout, ice cream, inflatables, corn hole, army target football, a dunking booth, and tons of fun.
The food and drinks are TOTALLY FREE and we'll provide both meat and vegetarian options so that everyone can enjoy! There will also be a basketball knock-out tournament with the winner being crowned knockout champ 2013 and receiving a trophy (The dental school claims they got this on lock). Come out, eat lots of food, play some games, and have a great time! The event starts at 11:30 am and will end around 2 pm or later.
Who: all students
What: HSC Field Day
When: April 23rd 11:30 am-2ish pm
Where: HSC Courtyard (Health Sciences Campus)
Why: so we can enjoy one last stress free day before lockdown mode
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