The Young Lawyers Division of the Kentucky Bar Association will award a $500 bar study award to a graduating University of Louisville Law student based on the following criteria:

The $500 award shall be granted to a graduating 3L or 4L who: (1) has made a significant contribution to his/her law school community (with preference for participation in student organizations such as the Student Bar Association); (2) has a demonstrated need for financial assistance; and (3) intends to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  

The award shall be used for expenses associated with taking the Kentucky Bar Exam in July 2013.  Individuals wishing to apply for the award should submit a one-page letter detailing why he/she should receive the award along with a resume to Dean Ballard by May 17.  The determination will be made in the sole discretion of the Executive Committee of Young Lawyers Division of the Kentucky Bar Association.

Grendel (on left) is a 6-year old American Bulldog.  He was found as a stray in Bourbon County in 2009, and is thought to have been used as a "bait animal" in dog-fighting as he was horribly scarred when rescued. His temperament is very passive and sweet - he is referred to as an 85-pound 'cupcake.'  With his buddy, Beowulf (on right), he has visited many nursing homes, schools, hospitals, Library READ programs, and is also a Hospice and VA volunteer. This gentle giant is especially good with children. He excels at being a lapdog. Grendel was awarded his CGC (Canine Good Citizenship) from the AKC in Nov. 2010. He has been a certified Therapy Dog through Pawsibilities Unleashed since early 2010.

Beowulf was pulled from an Ohio shelter in Nov. 2007. He is approx. 8 yrs old. He received his therapy certification in early 2008. Beowulf enjoys playing fetch and LOVES chasing a laser light in the dark. Like Grendel, he routinely participates in the Books & Best Friends reading program, VA volunteer, Hospice, schools for Canine Safety Education, nursing homes and hospitals. Both have represented Pawsibilities Unleashed in a number of parades and outdoor events. Both participated in the Heroes Night Out at Ft. Knox last year where they welcomed home returning troops and their families.

To help ease some of your stress, the law school is going to the dogs on the last day of classes - Monday, April 22! 

We've invited some of the most well-mannered certified therapy dogs from Pawsibilities Unleashed, a non-profit group based in Kentucky, to the law school. 

Take several breaks from studying on Monday to visit and play with these adorable dogs.  Two sessions will be offered, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The dogs will be stationed in 5 areas throughout the school: (1) law library lobby; (2) Mosaic lobby; (3) Professional Development area; (4) Washer Lounge; and (5) outside in front of the Law School.  We hope that the stress of looming exams will be lifted for a couple of hours on Monday! 

14 certified therapy dogs are excited to meet you!

Securities Law Writing Competition 2013

Sponsor: ASECA

Criteria: Papers may address any subject in the field of securities law.  Undergraduate and graduate law students enrolled for the fall 2013 semester are eligible.  Papers need not have been previously published to be considered.  Co-authored papers are not eligible.

Deadline: 11/15/13

Amount of award: $5,000 for first; $3,000 for second; and $2,000 for third.

For more information: www.secalumni.org

Bella is six year old Newfoundland.  She was rescued at age three.  Bella loves people of all ages, dogs, cats and horses, too.  She is a dual certified service dog and therapy dog.  Bella has over 250 volunteer hours.  She has represented Pawsibilities Unleashed at Heroes Night Out, Fort Knox, and EKU, as well as many other venues.
 
Bella spends the majority of her time at Noe Middle School doing Animal Assisted Therapy with 6th graders and providing de-stress relief for anyone who requests it.  She loves to see her red bandana and hear Mom say, "Ready to Work?".  Her eyes light up, the tail wags non-stop, and her body wiggles happily!

Woofs and wags ~ can't wait to meet you ~ Bella

To help ease some of your stress, the law school is going to the dogs on the last day of classes - Monday, April 22! 

We've invited some of the cutest, cuddliest, and well-mannered certified therapy dogs from Pawsibilities Unleashed, a non-profit group based in Kentucky, to the law school. 

If you have classes on Monday, or if you are in the building studying with your study group for your upcoming final exams, we hope you will take a few minutes to visit and play.  Two sessions will be offered, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The dogs will be stationed throughout the school, and weather-permitting, outside for some ball and frisbee fetching.  We hope that the stress of looming exams will be lifted for a couple of hours on Monday! 

The following certified therapy dogs are excited to meet you:

Cutip (Toy Maltese), Bella (Newfoundland), Grendel and Beowulf (American Bulldogs), Jake (Yellow Lab), Ivan (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), Reese (Aussie Mix), Jade (Plott Hound), Grace (Australian Blue Heeler/Lab mix), Jenny (Australian Shepherd/Heeler mix), Max (Sheltie/Spaniel mix), Phoenix (Sheltie), Ciara (Husky mix), Ziggy (Goldendoodle), and Howdy (Labradoodle).

Jade was rescued as an adult, and has found her "dream job" working as a therapy dog. She enjoys meeting and greeting people and spending quality time with new and old friends. Jade has helped children read at a local library, visited friends in an assisted living home, and has worked with special needs children and young adults in therapy programs. Currently Jade works with speech, physical, and occupational therapists at a senior adult rehabilitation facility and also visits children at Kosair Children's hospital. Jade is looking forward to meeting new friends at the University of Louisville.

To help ease some of your stress, the law school is going to the dogs on the last day of classes - Monday, April 22! 

We've invited some of the cutest, cuddliest, and well-mannered certified therapy dogs from Pawsibilities Unleashed, a non-profit group based in Kentucky, to the law school. 

If you have classes on Monday, or if you are in the building studying with your study group for your upcoming final exams, we hope you will take a few minutes to visit and play.  Two sessions will be offered, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The dogs will be stationed throughout the school, and weather-permitting, outside for some ball and frisbee fetching.  We hope that the stress of looming exams will be lifted for a couple of hours on Monday! 

The following certified therapy dogs are excited to meet you:

Cutip (Toy Maltese), Bella (Newfoundland), Grendel and Beowulf (American Bulldogs), Jake (Yellow Lab), Ivan (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), Reese (Aussie Mix), Jade (Plott Hound), Grace (Australian Blue Heeler/Lab mix), Jenny (Australian Shepherd/Heeler mix), Max (Sheltie/Spaniel mix), Phoenix (Sheltie), Ciara (Husky mix), Ziggy (Goldendoodle), and Howdy (Labradoodle).

On the last day of class, Jessica Holmer, 1L Section 2 Rep, and her Torts II classmates surprised Professor Jamie Abrams with a tribute to her favorite celebrity crush. Upon walking in and noticing that all of her students, except for this guy, were wearing t-shirts emblazoned with Matt Damon's image, she gleefully remarked, "You all look so dreamy!"

Good Luck on Your Finals!!!

Enjoy lunch and home-baked desserts from your professors today (April 17) from 11:45 to 12:45 in the Mosaic Lobby.  Lunch is being catered by Fazoli's and will include penne pasta with marinara sauce, spaghetti with meat sauce, fettucine alfredo, ravioli with meat sauce, ravioli with marinara sauce, salad, and breadsticks. 

Students will also have another opportunity to sign our huge thank you banner to show those who have supported you that you appreciate their contributions.  The banner will be displayed on the first floor of the law school in front of the IT offices. 

Wednesday, April 17, from 11:45 - 12:45

Ciara, a Husky Mix, was a stray before beginning work as a therapy dog. She’s made a lot of friends and has given a lot of kisses since 2006. Many more to come!  Ciara and her handler are members of the Compassion Dog Strike Team with the Kentucky Community Crisis Response Team and the National Animal Assisted Crisis Response. They are also members of the Clark Co. Indiana Red Cross Pet Therapy Program. Some of the facilities Ciara visits are Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital (Lexington), The Ridge Behavioral Facility (Lexington), U of K Good Samaritan’s Behavioral Unit (Lexington), and the Fort Knox (KY) Wounded Warrior Complex.

Ciara loves to go to the dog park to visit and play with her dog friends then go home and take a nap!

To help ease some of your stress, the law school is going to the dogs on the last day of classes - Monday, April 22! 

We've invited some of the cutest, cuddliest, and well-mannered certified therapy dogs from Pawsibilities Unleashed, a non-profit group based in Kentucky, to the law school. 

If you have classes on Monday, or if you are in the building studying with your study group for your upcoming final exams, we hope you will take a few minutes to visit and play.  Two sessions will be offered, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The dogs will be stationed throughout the school, and weather-permitting, outside for some ball and frisbee fetching.  We hope that the stress of looming exams will be lifted for a couple of hours on Monday! 

The following certified therapy dogs are excited to meet you:

Cutip (Toy Maltese), Bella (Newfoundland), Grendel and Beowulf (American Bulldogs), Jake (Yellow Lab), Ivan (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), Reese (Aussie Mix), Jade (Plott Hound), Grace (Australian Blue Heeler/Lab mix), Jenny (Australian Shepherd/Heeler mix), Max (Sheltie/Spaniel mix), Phoenix (Sheltie), Ciara (Husky mix), Ziggy (Goldendoodle), and Howdy (Labradoodle).
 

Several new 2013 student writing competitions will become available that you can work on during the summer.  Remember to check the Writing Competitions page regularly for new posts, like the one below.  

2013 James E. Beckley Securities Arbitration and Law Competition

Sponsor: The PIABA Foundation

Criteria: This is a writing contest for students interested in Securities Arbitration and Securities Law.  The submission may address any aspect of Securities law; Securities arbitration; The Federal Abritration Act, Title 9, US Code, Section 1-14; or FINRA Code of Arbitration.  The writing can be based in theory or practice, but should ultimately advocate a position on the topic area chosen.

Deadline: September 20, 2013

Amount of award: First prize is $1,000; Second prize is $750; and Third prize is $500.

Submission information: www.piabafoundation.org

Reese is a seven-year-old Miniature Australian Shepherd.  She has been a therapy dog for four years.  Reese does READ in the schools, and she visits Kosair Children’s Hospital and Norton’s Pediatric Psychiatric Ward.  She is also a member of the Kentucky Community Crisis Response team and has participated in the de-stress day for Eastern Kentucky University.  

We understand that the next few weeks are going to be a high-pressure period.  To help ease some of your stress, the law school is going to the dogs on the last day of classes - Monday, April 22! 

We've invited some of the cutest, cuddliest, and well-mannered certified therapy dogs from Pawsibilities Unleashed, a non-profit group based in Kentucky, to the law school. 

If you have classes on Monday, or if you are in the building studying for your upcoming final exams, we hope you will take a few minutes to visit and play.  Two sessions will be offered, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The dogs will be stationed throughout the school, and weather-permitting, outside for some ball and frisbee fetching.  We hope that the stress of looming exams will be lifted for a couple of hours on Monday! 

The following certified therapy dogs are excited to meet you:

Cutip (Toy Maltese), Bella (Newfoundland), Grendel and Beowulf (American Bulldogs), Jake (Yellow Lab), Ivan (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), Reese (Aussie Mix), Jade (Plott Hound), Grace (Australian Blue Heeler/Lab mix), Jenny (Australian Shepherd/Heeler mix), Max (Sheltie/Spaniel mix), Phoenix (Sheltie), Ciara (Husky mix), Ziggy (Goldendoodle), and Howdy (Labradoodle).