Enjoy a complimentary massage in the Washer Lounge today between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  Students may sign up for a specific time; walk-ins are also welcome.  Clinical studies have found massage helpful for stress relief, managing anxiety, and boosting immunity.  Treat yourself today.  Good luck on your briefs!

Each academic year, several opportunities exist for skills-based externship and law clinic experiences.   If you are thinking about participating in the law clinic, the entrepreneurship clinic, or an externship in 2012-13, please join us on Tuesday, March 6, at 12:10, in Room 175 to hear from faculty supervisors, field supervisors, and students.  Get answers to your questions before the April registration period for the summer and fall semesters.

Information will be provided relating to the law clinic, the entrepreneurship clinic, and the following externships: Tax, Immigration, Clinical Research Contracts, and Technology Transfer; Judicial; Jefferson County offices of the Commonwealth Attorney and the County Attorney; the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy; Legal Aid; and the Kentucky Innocence Project.

First year law students who have earned at least 30 credits are eligible to apply for a summer judicial externship.  Students who have completed the first year curriculum are also eligible to apply for the Kentucky Innocence Project.

The Law School offers a number of dual degree programs providing students an opportunity to earn two degrees in a reduced period of time. Generally, interested students must apply to one of the following dual degree programs prior to completing 45 hours of law school course work.

• Master of Business Administration/Juris Doctor
• Juris Doctor/Master of Divinity
• Master of Science in Social Work/Juris Doctor
• Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Humanities
• Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Political Science
• Juris Doctor/Master of Urban Planning
• Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities
  

Students interested in any of these programs should attend the dual degree information session this Thursday, March 1.  Hear from current law students who are pursuing dual degrees.  The program will begin at 12:10 p.m. in Room 075.  Papa John's pizza will be served. 

Each academic year, several opportunities exist for skills-based externship and law clinic experiences.   If you are thinking about participating in the law clinic, the entrepreneurship clinic, or an externship in 2012-13, please join us on Tuesday, March 6, at 12:10, in Room 175 to hear from faculty supervisors, field supervisors, and students.  Get answers to your questions before the April registration period for the summer and fall semesters.

Information will be provided relating to the law clinic, the entrepreneurship clinic, and the following externships: Tax, Immigration, Clinical Research Contracts, and Technology Transfer; Judicial; Jefferson County offices of the Commonwealth Attorney and the County Attorney; the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy; Legal Aid; and the Kentucky Innocence Project.

Each academic year, several opportunities exist for skills-based externship and law clinic experiences.   If you are thinking about participating in the law clinic, the entrepreneurship clinic, or an externship in 2012-13, please join us on Tuesday, March 6, to hear from faculty supervisors, field supervisors, and students.  The information session will be at 12:10 in Room 175.  Get answers to your questions before the April registration period for the summer and fall semesters.

Information will be provided relating to the law clinic, the entrepreneurship clinic, and the following externships: Tax, Immigration, Clinical Research Contracts, and Technology Transfer; Judicial; Jefferson County offices of the Commonwealth Attorney and the County Attorney; the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy; Legal Aid; and the Kentucky Innocence Project.

In recognition of the interdisciplinary nature to the law, the law school offers a number of dual degree programs providing students an opportunity to earn two degrees in a reduced period of time. Generally, law students must apply to one of the following dual degree programs prior to completing 45 hours of law school course work.

• Master of Business Administration/Juris Doctor
• Juris Doctor/Master of Divinity
• Master of Science in Social Work/Juris Doctor
• Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Humanities
• Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Political Science
• Juris Doctor/Master of Urban Planning
• Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities

Students interested in any of these programs should attend the dual degree information session this Thursday, March 1.  The program will begin at 12:10 p.m. in Room 075.  Papa John's pizza will be served. 

If you were unable to attend the February 23 information session on the Moot Court Board and extramural advocacy competitions, handouts from the session are available outside Dean Ballard's office - Room 212.  The Moot Court Executive Board is also available to answer any questions you may have.

The next Student Life information session is on Thursday, March 1.  Students can learn about the Law School's Dual Degree programs.

The final information session will be on Tuesday, March 6.  Faculty supervisors, field supervisors, and students will discuss opportunities for skills-based externship and clinic experiences. 

The Kentucky Bar Association invites and encourages students currently enrolled at the University of Kentucky College of Law, the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, and the Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law to enter the KBA Annual Student Writing Competition. This competition offers these Kentucky legal scholars the opportunity to earn recognition and a cash award.  First, second, and third place awards will be given.  

1st place $1,000
2nd place $300
3rd place $200

Students may enter their previously unpublished articles.  Articles entered should be of interest to Kentucky practitioners and follow the suggested guidelines and requirements found in the General Format section of the Bench & Bar Editorial Guidelines.

Entries must be received by June 1, 2012. Submit entries with contact information by mail to:

Shannon H. Roberts
Communications Department
Kentucky Bar Association
514 West Main Street
Frankfort, KY  40601-1812

For inquiries concerning the KBA Annual Student Writing Competition, contact Shannon H. Roberts at sroberts@kybar.org or call 502-564-3795, ext. 224.

All students are invited to an information session on Thursday, Feb. 23, to learn about the Moot Court Board and the opportunity to participate in extramural advocacy and skills competitions.  Brandeis students participate in internal School of Law competitions, in state-wide competitions, in national competitions, and in international competitions. 

The Moot Court Board will provide information about how to become a member of the board or a member of one of its extramural advocacy and skills teams; how you can earn academic credit for participation; and a description of the various competitions you can tryout for.  The session will be at 12:10 p.m. in Room 175. Papa John's pizza will be served.