Announcements, Marketplace, Resources
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www.wisconsinsba.org/announcements
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Table of Contents
General
1. Mike Eidson Scholarship
2. ICE Detention Facility Visit
3. WI Journal of Law, Gender, and Society Symposium
4. High School Mock Trial Volunteer Scorers Needed
5. Iranian American Bar Association Scholarship
6. Global Legal Studies Center – Student Help Needed
7. Cite-Check Training with WJLGS
8. Community Immigration Law Center
9. Moot Court
10. Law Review Call for Student Notes/Comments
11. Tenure Committee Needs Student Input
SBA
12. Law School Rugs Missing
13. Bar Review
14. Middle School Mock Trial Coaches Needed
15. Blood Drive
16. Non-Partisan Voter Registration Drive
Student Organization Meetings/Events
17. LAW
18. PILF
19. SALDF
20. NLG
21. LELS
22. SFA
23. Stuart’s Law Review
24. Pro Bono Program
25. WLSRJ
26. UW Law School Orchestra
27. Ice Hockey Law School Team
28. Legal Information Center
General Announcements
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1.
Applications for the American Association for Justice’s Women for Justice Education Fund’s 2012 Mike Eidson Scholarship are now available.
The Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund was established by the AAJ Women Trial Lawyers Caucus in 2008, in honor of AAJ Past President Mike Eidson, whose vision and generosity inspired it. The Scholarship, traditionally given in the amount of $5,000, is awarded annually to a rising 3L (or rising 4L in a night program) female student who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a plaintiffs’ lawyer or criminal defense lawyer, along with dedication to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized.
The application deadline is May 31, 2012 and the Scholarship will be awarded at the AAJ Annual Convention, which will take place this year in July in Chicago.
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2.
Save the date!
Visit to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility
The next visit to the ICE detention facility in Dodge County is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1. The visit is
conducted in collaboration with the National Immigrant Justice Center to screen persons detained by ICE for relief
from deportation. Immigrant detainees are not eligible for court-appointed counsel and this is usually the only
service offered to them throughout the deportation process.
These trips are a great opportunity to get firsthand experience and implement the skills learned in law school.
1Ls are encouraged to attend as are 2Ls and 3Ls! No prior immigration law experience is necessary, but Spanish
language skills are helpful. We are also in need and would greatly appreciate any UW certified drivers to volunteer.
To RSVP please reply with your name and date of birth to dwilliams6@wisc.edu ASAP and no later than Wednesday,
January 25. Please email with any questions!
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3.
When Gender Norms Become Law:
Recognizing and Correcting for Gender Bias
2012 Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender, and Society Symposium
Co-sponsored by the Legal Association for Women, the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies, the Women’s Law Student Association, Law Students for Reproductive Justice, ASM, and the Wisconsin Experience grant
February 10, 8:30-5:00
Union South: Check TITU
Five law professors and legal practitioners from around the country will present their forthcoming articles and suggest less biased policy alternatives in the areas of: scrutiny applied to sex discrimination claims, marriage equality, sex verification testing in international sports, contraceptive fraud and reproductive equality, and business regulation. At the end we’ll be having an h’ors d’oeuvres reception and informal discussion.
Please see the attached flyer for the full agenda.
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4.
Marsha L. Varvil-Weld, the Public Education Coordinator for the State Bar of Wisconsin, is looking for law students to participate in scoring high school mock trial competitions. The competitions help high school students develop research and oral advocacy skills while also learning how a trial works. Law students who would like to participate will be responsible for inputting the scores of each mock trial team into a software system.
This is a great opportunity for law students to network with lawyers and judges that help these events run smoothly. Volunteers will need to have access to a car in order to participate because the mock trials happen all over the Wisconsin area, including Madison, La Crosse, Janesville, and Juneau.
The State Bar will have a training session for volunteers in late January. The first competition will be on February 11th.
If you are interested please contact Marsha L. Varvil-Weld at: mvarvil-weld@wisbar.org or by phone at (608)250-6191 or (608)444-9404, ext.6191.
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5.
To Esteemed Members of the Law School Community -
The Iranian American Bar Association is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting applications for the 2012-2013 IABA Scholarship.
IABA grants one or more scholarships each year to law students who have demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of the Iranian-American community. Applicants must be of Iranian heritage and full-time students at an accredited law school in the United States who are not otherwise receiving full educational funding from another organization.
If you know of a potential candidate who would like to apply for the IABA Scholarship, please have him/her submit a the following materials to scholarship@iaba.us by MARCH 31, 2012: (1) a resume detailing your education and work and community experience; (2) official law school and college transcripts; and (3) a brief statement articulating why you chose to attend law school, why you would like to become an attorney, and how you believe you will make a difference as an attorney on issues of concern and interest to the Iranian-American community.
Please note, the website address has changed to: http://www.iaba.us/iaba-scholarship/
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely
Dawn Sepideh Mortazavi, Esq., IABA Scholarship Chair
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6.
Headline: Student hourly help needed
Text: The Global Legal Studies Center of the Law School is seeking a student who can work a few hours a week at the Center. Hours are flexible and the work will involve helping the Associate Director with various events she organizes as well as with the exchange programs. It may be possible to pick up some hours at the Institute for Legal Studies as well.
The selected student will start immediately and the appointment will be made for the semester, with the possibility of being renewed next year subject to making satisfactory progress and availability of funds. If you know of your summer plans, please indicate that in the cover letter.
Please apply with a cover letter, resume and your transcript (an unofficial transcript is OK) as soon as possible and not later than February 10, 2012 to:
Sumudu Atapattu
Associate Director
Global Legal Studies Center, 6218 Law
Email: saatapattu@wisc.edu
Please call Sumudu Atapattu at (608) 890 1395 if you have any questions.
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7.
Want to gain valuable Bluebook-ing experience?
Want to do something that will look great on your resume?
Become a CITE CHECKER for the Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender and Society
INTERESTED? Sign up to be a cite checker on the WJLGS Office Door (across from the hangfiles)
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8.
If you are interested in volunteering with the Community Immigration Law Center (CILC) this semester and in the future, please be sure to attend this semester’s training session with immigration attorney, Grant Sovern.
When? Friday, Feb. 3
Time? 12PM – 1:10PM
Where? Room 2225
Why? So you can volunteer with CILC and help individuals in our community!
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Kate Finley (finley@wisc.edu), VP of Community Affairs of the Latino/a Law School Association, or write with questions.
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9.
Attention all 1Ls trying out for Wisconsin’s Moot Court Board
Professor Weigold is offering an optional brief writing workshop today (Thursday, January 26th) from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. The workshop will offer students valuable tips regarding writing briefs and persuasive writing. Look for the announcement on the “2012 Moot Court Board 1L Tryouts” Lexis Web Course regarding the room location for the workshop.
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10.
WISCONSIN LAW REVIEW
Open Call for Student Notes/Comments!
WHAT: Wisconsin Law Review is accepting student pieces for publication in forthcoming issues.
WHO: all students at Wisconsin Law School are eligible to submit works for consideration.
WHEN: students must submit their notes/comments by 5:00 P.M. on February 13th.
HOW: send (1) note/comment; (2) cover letter; & (3) resume to readel@wisc.edu.
Sample notes and comments can be found in past issues at http://wisconsinlawreview.org.
Questions? Contact Anne Readel, Senior Articles Editor, at readel@wisc.edu.
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11.
The Tenure Committee needs help from students to gather information about the teaching of the following professors: Lisa Alexander, Susannah Camic, Andrew Coan, Alexandra Huneeus, Cecelia Klingele, Asifa Quraishi, Paul Secunda, Mitra Sharafi, Brad Snyder, Stephanie Tai, and Jason Yackee.
Please send us comments about your learning experience with any of these professors. We prefer comments that are not anonymous, but anonymous comments will be accepted. All comments will be used solely for the purpose of evaluation for promotion of tenure track professors.
Please email comments to Dan Ericson at djericson@wisc.edu or Janet Mitchell at jcmitchell2@wisc.edu by February 7, 2012. Alternatively, you can contact either one of us in person or submit written comments to our hang files. Please feel free to email either of us with questions.
Please take a few minutes to participate in this important process, and have a say in the future of our staff.
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SBA Announcements
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12.
The Dude: “That rug really tied the room together.”
A couple of Wisconsin Law School rugs are missing from the law school – usually when guests walk into the Atrium, they are greeted by official law school rugs and they really did tie the Atrium together. More importantly, they’re actually quite expensive, they gave the building a professional touch, and the law school can’t afford to replace things illicitly removed from the building. We’re not interested in punishing or disciplining anyone – we just want the rugs back. If you have any information or are willing to leave it somewhere at a given time, please contact Michelle Yun (myun@wisc.edu). She will follow-up on the information or pick it up from any location, no questions asked and totally anonymously. Thanks for your attention.
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13.
This week, bar review is hosted by Law Review at Johnny O’s (620 University Ave)
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14.
Attention those looking to participate in community outreach. UW SBA is looking for volunteer coaches for this year’s Middle School Mock Trial competition. Coaches will be responsible for going to local middle schools once a week starting mid- February to prep middle school students for the competition to take place on April 14. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please contact Chelsea Wetjen, wetjen@wisc.edu or Julie Sagers, jsagers@wisc.edu.
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Donate Blood! American Blood Drive will be in the law school atrium on Friday from 9-3. You can schedule an appointment online at http://www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation-sponsor?date[min][date]=&date[max][date]=&field_sponsor_code_value=uw+law&distance[search_units]=mile . Questions? Contact Paul Blalock atpblalock@wisc.edu.
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SBA and the Pro Bono Program will have a non-partisan voter registration drive in the Atrium on Thursday, Jan. 26. Please bring your state issued ID to register to vote. Special Voter Registration Deputies will be registering voters from 9-3. For information on how to obtain a voter ID for Wisconsin elections go to http://gab.wi.gov/elections-voting/photo-id. Questions? Contact Paul Blalock at pblalock@wisc.edu.
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Student Organization Meetings/Events
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VOLUNTEER EVENT FOR THE LEGAL ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN (LAW)!
LAW is in need of a licensed bartender to help out at their fundraiser for Domestic Abuse Intervention Services. It will not be a paid opportunity, but there is an opportunity to receive tips!
The event will be on January 26, 2012 from 5:00-7:30pm at the Boardman Law Firm. If there is more than one interested student, the time slot will be shorter and you will have the opportunity to attend the benefit and network with many judges and attorneys in the legal community!
If you’re interested please contact Samantha Wood at swood2@wisc.edu
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18.
Need a Clicker?
Rent one from PILF!
Only $10
Just a few left – Contact Stephanie directly at srhilton@wisc.edu to rent a clicker
All proceeds go towards our scholarships for students working in unpaid public interest summer internships
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19.
The Shelter Animal Medicine Club of the School of Veterinary Medicine and the Student Animal Legal Defend Fund of the UW Law school are pleased to invite you to two exciting upcoming lectures on the UW-Madison campus. We encourage you to forward this message on to any students, faculty and staff, or community members who you feel may be interested in attending!
On Monday, Jan 30th Ms. Ledy VanKavage of Best Friends Animals Society will be presenting “Doggy Due Process: Protecting Pets Through Constitutional Challenges. This presentation will discuss the numerous due process challenges used to successfully combat canine profiling and get dogs off of death row. Suits involving police officers shooting dogs will also be discussed. This talk will be held at the UW Law School (7pm, room 5240). To stay informed of updates on this presentation please join the Facebook event at http://www.facebook.com/events/306729886035508/ or send an email to uwsamc@gmail.com.
On Tuesday, Jan 31st Ms. VanKavage will present “Canine Profiling & Veterinarian Liability- What you need to know.” In the dawn of doggy DNA, vets who guess a mixed breed dog’s heritage might be putting their clients and themselves at risk. This presentation by Ms. Ledy VanKavage of Best Friends Animal Society will discuss the ramifications of canine profiling for veterinarians, their clients, and their patients. This presentation will be held at the School of Veterinary Medicine (noon, room 2350). To stay informed of updates on this presentation please join the Facebook event at http://www.facebook.com/events/262548387144359/ or send an email to uwsamc@gmail.com.
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20.
First National Lawyers Guild Spring Meeting
NLG will be launching our spring semester agenda in room 3247 on Tuesday, January 31st at 6 p.m. Come give input on events, catch dinner with us, and play a game of Class Struggle, time permitting. See you there!
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Labor and Employment Law Society (LELS) Meeting
Thursday, January 26 at 6:30p.m. at Hawk’s on State
Open to all law students
We will be discussing our plans for spring semester and electing a new Vice President. Please e-mail: Bahrami@wisc.edu if you are interested in running!
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22.
Software Freedom Association Spring Kick-off Meeting
Friday, January 27
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Law School Room 5223
If you have any interest in individual rights in the electronic age, come to this meeting to learn about the goals and activities of Software Freedom Association, and participate in planning our activities for the semester. Light snacks will be served.
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23.
Stuart’s Law Revue
A comedy show: March 10th at the Union Theater
…if you want to act, sing, or dance- join!
There are no auditions.
We are also accepting ideas and scripts for comedy skits and songs!
Now is the time to get involved! Please email stuartslawrevue@gmail.com to get on our mailing list. We will be sending out a doodle soon to schedule meetings, filming, and practices. Get working on your ideas and scripts if you have them! The deadine for scripts is February 10th!
Unavailable on March 10th? Please join our mailing list if you wish to act in one of our films!
http://groupspaces.com/stuartslawrevue http://www.youtube.com/user/StuartsLawRevueFilms/videos
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Pro Bono Program Pizza Panel
Join the Pro Bono Program for an informational panel to learn more about pro bono opportunities during spring semester. Panelists include student and attorney representatives from the Student Hurricane Network, the Community Immigration Law Center, the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups, and more!
Pizza and refreshments will be served.
Date: Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Time: 5:00PM
Location: Lubar Commons, Room 7200
RSVP at the link below if you plan to attend!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PPNFG6V
UW Law School Pro Bono Program
law.wisc.edu/probono | probonoprogram@law.wisc.edu
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25.
SEX TRIVIA
Thursday Feb. 2nd at 8:30pm
At Plan B (Madison’s hottest dance club)
924 Williamson Street
WLSRJ is hosting its Sex Trivia Fundraiser again this year!! Test your knowledge of sex and love in this fun event! All proceeds from the event benefit the Domestic Abuse Intervention Center’s new Women’s Shelter!! $5 donation suggested.
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WLSRJ is also hosting Bar Review on February 2nd at Plan B at 10pm (this is a separate event)
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26.
Have you been neglecting your music skills while in law school?
If so, think about joining the newly formed UW Law School Orchestra.
It’ll be low key and low commitment. We just want to provide an outlet for students to keep playing their instruments in a fun ensemble.
If you are interested in joining or have questions, please contact Cary (bloodworth@wisc.edu) or Kelliann (kblazek@wisc.edu) and indicate what instrument you play.
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27.
Calling all Ice Hockey players! Tis the season, the reason, its freezin!
The
Blind Buckies are a team of mostly law students looking for a few
skaters to fill out the roster for this semester’s intramural season.
Games are once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday nights, starting Wednesday Feb. 1st and going through March.
We are in the Intermediate level (B) league, so middle school or preferably high school hockey experience would be helpful.
Pads and Helmets are a must, cost is $20 for the season.
Contact Brendan McEntegart at mcentegart@wisc.edu with any questions and interest.
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28.
Have a free hour each week?
Want to get involved in the community in a meaningful way?
Interested in working with real clients?
Join the Legal Information Center!
The Legal Information Center is a student-run service that provides free legal information and referrals to students and community members. We provide basic legal information, legal forms, and similar assistance. Volunteers work one-on-one with clients and research a variety of legal issues.
For more information about the Legal Information Center, visit http://legalinformationcenter.rso.wisc.edu/
To learn more and to volunteer during the spring semester, attend one of our training sessions:
Thursday, Feb. 2
6:00 p.m. Law School Room – To be determined
Friday, Feb. 3
12:15 p.m. Law School Room – To be determined
Food will be provided!
Sign up for training by emailing:
wisconsin.legal.info.center@gmail.com
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We’re updating the SBA website, so check it out!
You can see a calendar of upcoming events, access old outlines for your classes, and post pictures of life as a UW Law student:
www.wisconsinsba.org
Also, to submit your old outlines, please email uwsbamail@gmail.com
Attention Student Orgs!
Please send your law school announcements as you would like them to appear and by 8:00 am on the first day you would like them to appear touwsbamail@gmail.com. Announcements run on Mondays and Thursdays. There is a 150-word limit. After the first announcement, any bulk information (e.g., discussion topics, speaker bios) will be posted on the SBA website until the meeting has occurred.
Contact uwsbamail@gmail.com with any exception requests.
Announcements will run for three consecutive emails, except for congratulatory announcements. Congratulatory announcements will run once unless specifically requested otherwise. If you would like announcements to run beyond three consecutive emails, please resend them.
Any questions? Contact Brittany Nanzig at nanzig@wisc.edu
