Announcements, Marketplace, Resources
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Table of Contents
General
1. Homecoming Cane Toss T-shirts for 3Ls
2. Events Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Global Legal Studies Center
3. Obama and Legal Champions of Change – TODAY
4. Onieda-Vilas-Forest County Bar Association Scholarship
5. Financial Assistance to Bring in Distinguished Lecturers
6. FASPE Fellowship
7. William E. Butler Lecture – TODAY
SBA
8. Bar Review – TODAY
9. Homecoming Cane Toss Payment
10. Homecoming Cane Toss Instructions
11. 1L Student Representative for Faculty Orientation Committee
Student Organization Meetings/Events
12. LLSA, WLSA & PILF
13. WILSRJ
14. PILF: event (TODAY), membership meeting
15. ILSA
16. CJP – TODAY
17. BATLAW
18. ELS
19. IPSO
20. LLSA
21. PAD
22. SHN
23. WACDL
General Announcements
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1.
ATTENTION 3Ls!
T-shirts to commemorate the Homecoming Cane Toss for the Class of 2012 will be available in the atrium TODAY for $15 each. The design features Bucky on the front and a bowler derby hat on the back with your graduation year. The shirts will be in exclusive Heather Cardinal red and really are cool and unique. Get one for yourself and your family before they run out!
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2.
Global Legal Studies Center
Events – Fall 2011
Complete list available at: http://law.wisc.edu/gls/events.html
October 14, 2011
Lecture on “Everyday Law in a Socialist State” by Professor Inga Markovits, University of Texas, sponsored by Center for German and European Studies and Global Legal Studies Center, part of the in the speaker series on “Laws Response to Consequences of Violent Conflict,” Noon-1:15pm, Lubar Commons (7200 Law), a light lunch will be served on a first come first served basis
October 20, 2011
5th Annual South Asia Legal Studies Pre-conference workshop, 9am-6:30 pm, Lubar Commons, UW Law School, details pending. Contact Mitra Sharafi (sharafi@wisc.edu) or Sumudu Atapattu(saatapattu@wisc.edu) by October 10, 2011 to register.
Draft program available at: http://law.wisc.edu/gls/sa_legal_studies_working_group.html
November 18-19, 2011
Law Review Symposium, “Who is in the House?: Changing Role of in-House and General Counsel,” multiple sponsors, details available at: http://law.wisc.edu/ils/2011wlr/homepage.html
December 5, 2011
Lecture on “Transitional Justice or Just Transitions? The German Case, 1945-1950″ by Professor Devin Pendas, Department of History, Boston College, sponsored by Center for German and European Studies and Global Legal Studies Center, part of the in the speaker series on “Laws Response to Consequences of Violent Conflict,” Noon-1:15pm, Lubar Commons (7200 Law), a light lunch will be served on a first come first served basis
December 6, 2011
Lecture on “Some thoughts on the link between sexual violence during armed conflict in Africa and the African Union’s Right to Humanitarian Intervention” by Ntombizozuko ‘Zozo’ Dyani, senior lecturer of law, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, part of the in the speaker series on “Laws Response to Consequences of Violent Conflict,” sponsored by GLS, African Studies Program, other sponsors pending,Noon-1:15pm, Lubar Commons (7200 Law)
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3.
Join President Obama to Celebrate Legal Champions of Change
When: Thursday, October 13th, 12:50PM-2:00PM
Where: Lubar Commons
RSVP: On Symplicity by Wednesday, October 12th
Refreshments will be provided!
This national, on-line conversation among law students and faculty, public services lawyers, and Attorney General Eric Holder, seeks to get thousands of future agents of legal change talking about what lawyers can do to close the justice gap. The program will illustrate a range and quality of public interest lawyers’ accomplishments by honoring 16 exemplary public service Champions at the White House, hoping to inspire students to add their talents to the effort to secure basic rights for all Americans. Students, faculty, and staff are invited join in a public viewing/conversation through an online streaming presentation.
Co-sponsored by Career Services, the Pro Bono Program, and PILF.
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The Onieda-Vilas-Forest County Bar Association has announced it will award a scholarship this fall to an individual pursuing an education in law. The scholarship will be awarded on a combination of past and potential academic performance, financial need, course of study and residence in or significant connections to Oneida, Vilas or Forest Counties. Persons interested should apply for the scholarship by sending a letter of interest and resume to Lawrence & Tyler, S.C., 8617 Hwy 51 North, Minocqua, WI 54548. Questions about the scholarship may be directed to Mr. Lawrence or to the other scholarship committee members, Jeff Kackomino of Rhinelander or Bill Doerr of Eagle River. Applications must be received by Monday, November 7, 2011. The scholarship is scheduled to be awarded at the Association’s November 16, 2011 meeting.
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5.
Would you like financial assistance to bring distinguished lecturers to the UW-Madison campus?
**If so, please refer to the following Lectures Committee website: http://www.secfac.wisc.edu/lectures/lectcomm/index.htm. Applications are now being accepted for December 2011 lectures and later**
This is a wonderful opportunity for academic departments, programs, centers, institutes that have an identifiable student constituency; and student organizations formally registered with the Office of the Dean of Students to contribute to the general intellectual and cultural life of the university community.
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6.
FASPE (Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics), in collaboration with The Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust is now accepting applications for a fellowship designed to challenge law students to consider contemporary ethical issues using the conduct of their historical peers in Nazi Germany as a framework.
Fellowships include an all-expense paid trip from New York to Berlin, Krakow, and Oświęcim (Auschwitz) where students will work with leading faculty to explore both history and the ethical issues facing their profession today. All program costs, including international and European travel, lodging, and food, are covered.
The tentative program dates for FASPE Law are May 21 – June 1, 2012.
Completed applications must be received by January 6, 2012. Candidates of all religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
To apply or to learn more about FASPE, please visit: http://www.mjhnyc.org/FASPE/
If you have any questions, please contact Thorin R. Tritter, Managing Director of FASPE, at ttritter@mjhnyc.org or 646-437-4307.
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7.
The Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia announces the following lecture:
“Russian Legal History: Does It Matter?”
by
William E. Butler
John Edward Fowler Distinguished Professor of Law and International Affairs
Penn State University School of Law
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Location: 206 Ingraham Hall
Full Announcement: http://www.creeca.wisc.edu/events/11october.html#butler1
Sponsors: Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA),
Global Legal Studies Center, the Madison Committee on Foreign Relations (MCFR),
the Institute for Legal Studies, and the Legal History Working Group.
For more information please contact Jennifer Tishler <jtishler@creeca.wisc.edu>
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SBA Announcements
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8.
Moot Court Board is hosting Bar Review at the Great Dane this week.
Attention All Prospective Moot Court Board Members!
Are you a 1L or 2L interested in joining Moot Court?
Please join the Moot Court Board at the Great Dane Pub (123 East Doty St) on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 9:00 pm to meet and mingle with current Moot Court Board members. Discover why Moot Court is the most fun you’ll have in law school and how you can join the Board. If you have any questions, contact Beth Engel at eengel@wisc.edu.
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9.
3Ls
Don’t forget to stop by the SBA Office before Saturday to pay for your 2011 Cane Toss game/brunch tickets!
You must pay for your tickets before Saturday because the SBA Office will be closed on Saturday. SBA Office Hours are posted online and for the next two days will be:
Thursday: 9 am to 11 am, 12 pm to 2 pm, 3 pm to 4 pm
Friday: 10 am to 3 pm
Even if you do not pick up your tickets prior to the game or decide not to attend brunch, you are still responsible for paying for all that you RSVP’ed for via the online survey.
Canes, hats, and tickets will be available starting at 8:30 am in the Atrium on Saturday. They will NOT be available at Camp Randall.
You must bring your red voucher to claim your tickets – you were given this red voucher when you paid in the SBA Office.
Brunch starts at 8:30 am. We will be leaving for Camp Randall at 10 am SHARP, so don’t miss the walk down there lead by Dean Raymond.
Contact Cassandra with any questions (cbest@wisc.edu).
Here’s some Cane Toss info to share with friends/family who may be visiting:
http://law.wisc.edu/about/lore/cane.htm
http://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/departments/cane-toss/
Get excited! It’s almost time for our 3L Cane Toss!
See you Saturday!
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Dear 3L Cane Toss Participants:
Important information regarding the cane toss is below. Please read this information carefully.
Game Day Instructions:
Only GRADUATING LAW STUDENTS are allowed on the field to participate in the cane toss. NO friends or family members are allowed on the field. Additionally, at no time are children or anyone under the age of 18 allowed on the field during badger football games. Students who choose to disobey the above rules will be kicked out of the stadium and will not be allowed back in.
Students who will be using their own student ticket must leave at 9:45AM in order to make it to the stadium and enter through the student gate and then make your way over to Gate 4 to meet the rest of the group. Special accommodations have been made to allow students to enter the student gate with hats and canes in tow.
Dean Raymond will be leading all Law students from the Law School down to Camp Randall for the Cane Toss. We will leave the Law School at 10AM SHARP in order to make it to the stadium and into the North end zone before the band.
If you are not attending the morning brunch, it would be best to meet at the law school at 10AM to walk to the stadium with the rest of the group. Special accommodations have been made for our group to enter through Gate 4 with your hats and canes. If you prefer not to walk with the group, it is your responsibility to make it to Gate 4 and into the North end zone on by 10:15AM in order to run with the rest of the group.
The UW Law School and the University of Wisconsin are not responsible for any items lost or stolen during the cane toss.
Guests wanting to observe the cane toss should be in their seats no later than 10:15AM.
Carry-in Policies:
The carry-in policies at Camp Randall have changed since last year. Below is information on permitted and prohibited items. It is also recommended that you not carry anything with you onto the field that you do not want to lose during the run across the field.
Items permitted: bags no larger than 8.5” x 11”, binoculars, cameras, blankets, jackets, items related to a medical condition, chairbacks (not more than 16” wide), and diaper bags (with child).
Items prohibited (including, but not limited to): bags larger than 8.5” x 11”, food, beverages, containers, strollers, laser pointers, umbrellas, banners, flags, signs, noisemakers, weapons, inflatables, or any items deemed dangerous or inappropriate. All items and spectators are subject to search.
Attached you will also find additional information on Camp Randall’s carry-in policy as well as a Game Day Access Map for your convenience.
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1Ls: Would you like to provide first-hand feedback about orienation? Want to help plan orientation for next year’s incoming class?
Then apply to serve as 1L student representatives on the Faculty Orientation Committee!
SBA is seeking 2 1L students to serve on the Orientation Committee. Those selected will have the option to continue onto the committee for their 2L year. Obligations include monthly meetings with the committee, with the possibility of additional meetings over the summer as orientation approaches. Preference will be given to those students who plan to be in or near the Madison area over the summer.
Please complete the attached application and submit it and a resume either by email to uwsbaweb@gmail.com, or to Christy Coombs’ hangfile. Applications are due Friday, October 21. Any questions please contact Christy at clcoombs@wisc.edu.
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Student Organization Meetings/Events
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12.
Support LLSA, WLSA, and PILF’s Donation Drive for UNIDOS
THIS WEEK IN THE ATRIUM,
11AM – 2PM
BRING IN SUPPLIES! We are currently holding a donation drive to collect supplies for UNIDOS, an organization here in Madison dedicated to helping Latina survivors of domestic violence.
These supplies go directly to the women and their children.
Purchase supplies and drop them off in the Atrium —
Colored paper, white copy paper, permanent markers, paper towels, snacks for children (cookies, chips, or cereals), all-purpose cleaner, note books, paper clips, tape, white envelopes/vanilla envelopes.
$ We are also accepting monetary donations! $
Any questions? Contact Kate Finley — finley@wisc.edu.
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13.
WI Law Students for Reproductive Justice
October Membership Meeting
Topic: Wisconsin Legislative Update
Find out more about reproductive justice related legislation that is being discussed at the other end of State Street in the State Capitol.
Tuesday, Oct. 18th
12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Room 3253
BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch)
Questions? Email LSRJ at uwlsrj@gmail.com.
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Join PILF and Career Services for the
White House Champions of Change event!
October 13, 2011 from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Lubar Commons
The event is created by the White House Office of Public Engagement and the US Department of Justice Access to Justice Initiative. With more than 100 law schools committed to tuning in, this promises to be a historic conversation about what lawyers can do to close the justice gap, and an exciting opportunity to encourage thousands of law students to step up their own pro bono efforts.
Join the CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE to watch Attorney General Eric Holder, White House representatives, and sixteen “Champions of Change,” including:
Laura Abel (Acting Co-Director, Brennan Center Justice Program), Martha Bergmark (President/CEO, Mississippi Center for Justice), Todd Belcore (Staff Attorney and Equal Justice Works Fellow, Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law), Deborah Ellis (Assistant Dean for Public Service, New York University School of Law), Paula Sela Gomez (Executive Director, Brownsville Community Health Center), David Gray Hall (Executive Director, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid), Nan Heald (Executive Director, Pine Tree Legal Assistance)
And more inspiring lawyers!
To learn more about the Champions of Change, visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/champions
PILF
MEMBERSHIP
MEETING!!!!
12:00 P.M.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
Room 3260
Food will be provided!!
SEE YOU THERE!
Learn about upcoming PILF and public interest career services events!
Elections for two 1L representative positions will be held during this meeting. Meet the candidates and cast your vote!
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Indigenous Law Students Association
October General Body Meeting
Where: Room 3247
When: 10/17 at 7pm
Conference Planning Meeting
Native November Planning
1L Representative Elections
Apparel Sale Updates
And Of Course,
Free Food!
Anyone interested in participating in the NNALSA Moot Court Competition in Hawaii should attend this meeting!
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TODAY! LUNCH PROVIDED!
Children’s Justice Project
is holding its meeting on
Thursday, October 13 at 12:10 pm in Room 5240
Come hear about some great community service opportunities!
Find out what you can do and bring us your ideas.
Don’t miss out!
Email cjpwisc@gmail.com to join our list and keep up with what’s
happening with this and other opportunities.
If you can’t make the meeting, minutes will be emailed out to those on the list.
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17.
QUIZ BOWL
Law School v. Business School
November 3, 2011
Brickhouse BBQ
7 pm – 9pm
Followed by Bar Review
Every year teams of 3-4 students from the Law School and the Business School participate in a popular general-knowledge Quiz Bowl competition. Start forming your teams for the event.
For more information please visit the BATLAW website http://hosted.law.wisc.edu/batlaw/quizbowl.html
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18.
Environmental Law Society Meeting
Wednesday, October 19th – 7:30 PM
Room 5223
On the agenda:
Internship Talk – Learn about environmental law internship opportunities and how to get them!
Watch short but inspiring documentary about Midwest Environmental Advocates’ work in Wisconsin!
Hear about exciting upcoming events!
Enjoy snacks and drinks!
Pay $5 membership dues! (not required for attendance at the meeting)
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19.
IPSO General Meeting
(Intellectual Property Students Organization)
Thursday, Oct. 20th
7:00 pm in Rm. 2211
What is IP and how do I fit in?
We will:
Give a crash course in patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret law
Explain how BOTH science and non-science people can practice IP law
Summarize the Patent Reform Act
If you have any questions, please send them to James at jkleonard@wisc.edu.
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20.
LLSA General Meeting
(Latino/a Law Student Association)
Wednesday, Oct. 19th
7:30pm in Rm. 2211
Elect a new 1L Representative, eat free food, and discuss spring travel plans.
If you have any questions, please send them to James at jkleonard@wisc.edu.
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21.
Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) General Meeting
Tuesday, October 18
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Rm. 5240
Come eat pizza and learn about upcoming PAD events! Are you a 1L or 2L looking to become involved in an organization? Consider running for PAD’s open positions as Social Chair, Pre-Law Chair, or Alumni Chair. Looking for great outlines or individualized academic help? Join PAD! Questions? Contact Kelsey Delander at delander@wisc.edu
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22.
Student Hurricane Network’s
MOVIE NIGHT
Part Deux!!
October’s Feature Presentation is:
“When the Levees Broke”
Spike Lee’s Award-Winning Documentary on New Orleans after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Join us for Acts 3 and 4 in Room 2260
6:00p to 8:00p on Sunday, October 16th!
Questions? Email: jcunha@wisc.edu
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23.
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL)
is having its second general membership meeting!
Monday, October 17 at 7pm
room 3253
food will be served
Board elections will be held at this meeting. Nominations are still being accepted for President, Vice President, Publicity Coordinator, Secretary, Treasurer, and 1L Representative. Even if you didn’t come to the first WACDL meeting, you can still nominate yourself or others for board positions! Please send nominations to jyoon36@wisc.edu.
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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 uwsbaweb@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 to uwsbamail@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.
