UW Law Student Bar Association

Announcements, Marketplace, Resources
Latest Announcements:
www.wisconsinsba.org/announcements

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Table of Contents

General
1. Loose Change Drive

SBA
2. Announcements Over Break
3. SBA Toy Drive
4. 1L End of the Semester Celebration
5. Student Org Interest in Hosting Bar Review

Student Organization Meetings/Events
6. Pro Bono Program

General Announcements

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1.
LOOSE CHANGE DRIVE!

Do YOU have any loose change lying around your home or office or even in your car’s dash? ‘Tis the season and the Wisconsin law students are in the holiday spirit! We have been changing the way we use our change in order to help those in need.

We encourage you to bring in your loose change to the Career Services office (Room 3221) any time until December 23rd and drop it into the jar on the front desk. These donations will be given to Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin (http://www.secondharvestmadison.org/). Second Harvest is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to ending hunger throughout Wisconsin. For every $1 we raise before the end of finals, a hungry Madisonian will receive THREE full meals. Our first day, Wednesday, we raised more than $95!!!

We encourage you to bring in your loose change to the Career Services office (Room 3221) any time until December 23rd and drop it into the jar on the front desk.

Thank you so much. If you have any other questions, please contact Henry Weiner at hweiner@wisc.edu.
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SBA Announcements

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2.
FYI
Announcements will be sent out only once per week starting today, Monday, December 12 and will resume their twice per week issuance starting Monday, January 16.

If you have any questions after that time, please direct them to uwsbamail@gmail.com
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3.
SBA Toy Drive Update – Still Need 18 More Toys!!!

Attention Students and Faculty. This year SBA will be collecting toy donations to give to children at Madison’s Early Childhood Learning Center. To participate, email Paul Blalock, pblalock@wisc.edu, or Ray Luk, rluk@wisc.edu and we will provide you with the child’s name and the age of the child. This information will be available on Wednesday, November 30.

After purchasing a gift for the toy drive, please wrap the present, place the child’s name on it and drop it off in the Drop Box outside the SBA office by December 15.

These gifts bring a lot of joy to children in need in the Madison area. Any donations will be greatly appreciated.

Questions? Contact Paul Blalock at pblalock@wisc.edu.

Message from Mary Jo Koranda (mkoranda@wisc.edu)and the library staff:
The Library staff knows how busy you are at this time of year, studying for exams, so we will wrap your SBA toy donations for you. Just drop the toy at the Circulation Desk and don’t forget the child’s name! We will wrap your gift and send it on to the SBA. Get the toys to the Library by noon on Dec 14, so we can have them to the SBA by their deadline of Dec 15. Feel free to drop off your wrapped toys also. The best way to get in the spirit is to give.
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4.
1L End of the Semester Celebration

Hey 1Ls!!

You are cordially invited to join your fellow 1Ls at State Street Brats on Friday December 23rd immediately following your Torts exam to celebrate being done with your first semester of law school!

Questions? Please contact Cassandra at cbest@wisc.edu
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5.
Student Orgs interested in sponsoring a Bar Review in the spring semester should contact Cassandra (cbest@wisc.edu) no later than January 23rd.
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Student Organization Meetings/Events

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6.
Voter Registration Drives

Interested in becoming a Voter Registration Special Deputy? The Pro Bono Program and the SBA will be hosting a series of voter registration drives at the start of the Spring semester to register students and people in the madison community. In order to become a special deputy, watch the 10 minute video on the City Clerk’s website,http://www.cityofmadison.com/election/deputyRegistration/what.cfm, and fill out the required forms. Contact Paul Blalock at pblalock@wisc.edu once you have registered to get more information about when the drives will take place.

Questions? Contact Paul Blalock at pblalock@wisc.edu or Pro Bono Program Direct, Ann Zimmerman at amzimmerman3@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 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

Announcements, Marketplace, Resources
Latest Announcements:
www.wisconsinsba.org/announcements

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Table of Contents

General

SBA
1. Employment Task Force Survey
2. Announcements Over Break
3. SBA Toy Drive
4. 1L End of the Semester Celebration
5. Student Org Interest in Hosting Bar Review

Student Organization Meetings/Events
6. Pro Bono Program

General Announcements

SBA Announcements

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1.
To all the 2Ls and 3Ls who took the Employment Task Force Survey – thank you for your time!

Over the course of less than four weeks, 184 2Ls and 211 3Ls took the online survey to help the Task Force identify what issues, if any, need to be addressed to improve the school’s performance in the employment arena.

This is approximately 72% of the Class of 2013 and 74% of the Class of 2012. Also, a handful of individuals have volunteered to be interviewed by the Task Force who may be interested in more information.

This is a huge accomplishment, especially in light of finals.
Thank you for your support of the Law School!

Please contact Michelle Yun (myun@wisc.edu), Christy Coombs (clcoombs@wisc.edu), Tom Griesheimer (tgriesheimer@wisc.edu) or any of your Class Representatives (contact information here:http://wisconsinsba.org/contact/) if you are still interested in being interviewed or have any questions.

Thanks again!

UW SBA
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2.
FYI
Announcements will be sent out only once per week starting next Monday, December 12 and will resume their twice per week issuance starting Monday, January 16.

If you have any questions after that time, please direct them to uwsbamail@gmail.com
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3.
SBA Toy Drive Update – Still Need 18 More Toys!!!

Attention Students and Faculty. This year SBA will be collecting toy donations to give to children at Madison’s Early Childhood Learning Center. To participate, email Paul Blalock, pblalock@wisc.edu, or Ray Luk, rluk@wisc.edu and we will provide you with the child’s name and the age of the child. This information will be available on Wednesday, November 30.

After purchasing a gift for the toy drive, please wrap the present, place the child’s name on it and drop it off in the Drop Box outside the SBA office by December 15.

These gifts bring a lot of joy to children in need in the Madison area. Any donations will be greatly appreciated.

Questions? Contact Paul Blalock at pblalock@wisc.edu.

Message from Mary Jo Koranda (mkoranda@wisc.edu)and the library staff:
The Library staff knows how busy you are at this time of year, studying for exams, so we will wrap your SBA toy donations for you. Just drop the toy at the Circulation Desk and don’t forget the child’s name! We will wrap your gift and send it on to the SBA. Get the toys to the Library by noon on Dec 14, so we can have them to the SBA by their deadline of Dec 15. Feel free to drop off your wrapped toys also. The best way to get in the spirit is to give.
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4.
1L End of the Semester Celebration

Hey 1Ls!!

You are cordially invited to join your fellow 1Ls at State Street Brats on Friday December 23rd immediately following your Torts exam to celebrate being done with your first semester of law school!

Questions? Please contact Cassandra at cbest@wisc.edu
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5.
Student Orgs interested in sponsoring a Bar Review in the spring semester should contact Cassandra (cbest@wisc.edu) no later than January 23rd.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Organization Meetings/Events

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6.
Voter Registration Drives

Interested in becoming a Voter Registration Special Deputy? The Pro Bono Program and the SBA will be hosting a series of voter registration drives at the start of the Spring semester to register students and people in the madison community. In order to become a special deputy, watch the 10 minute video on the City Clerk’s website,http://www.cityofmadison.com/election/deputyRegistration/what.cfm, and fill out the required forms. Contact Paul Blalock at pblalock@wisc.edu once you have registered to get more information about when the drives will take place.

Questions? Contact Paul Blalock at pblalock@wisc.edu or Pro Bono Program Direct, Ann Zimmerman at amzimmerman3@wisc.edu
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Announcements, Marketplace, Resources
Latest Announcements:
www.wisconsinsba.org/announcements

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Table of Contents

General
1. Laws Response to Consequences of Violent Conflict Lecture Series

SBA
2. Employment Task Force Survey
3. SBA Office Hours
4. Just Desserts
5. SBA Toy Drive
6. 1L End of the Semester Celebration
7. Student Org Interest in Hosting Bar Review

Student Organization Meetings/Events
8. Pro Bono Program
9. NLG

General Announcements

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1.
The Global Legal Studies Center is pleased to invite you

to the following lecture in the speaker series

“Laws Response to Consequences of Violent Conflict:”

Transitional Justice or Just Transitions?

The German Case, 1945-1950

by

Professor Devin Pendas

Boston College

December 5, 2011, Noon-1:15pm

Lubar Commons (7200 Law)

A light lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis

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SBA Announcements

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.
To all the 2Ls and 3Ls who took the Employment Task Force Survey – thank you for your time!

Over the course of less than four weeks, 184 2Ls and 211 3Ls took the online survey to help the Task Force identify what issues, if any, need to be addressed to improve the school’s performance in the employment arena.

This is approximately 72% of the Class of 2013 and 74% of the Class of 2012. Also, a handful of individuals have volunteered to be interviewed by the Task Force who may be interested in more information.

This is a huge accomplishment, especially in light of finals.
Thank you for your support of the Law School!

Please contact Michelle Yun (myun@wisc.edu), Christy Coombs (clcoombs@wisc.edu), Tom Griesheimer (tgriesheimer@wisc.edu) or any of your Class Representatives (contact information here:http://wisconsinsba.org/contact/) if you are still interested in being interviewed or have any questions.

Thanks again!

UW SBA
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3.
FYI
SBA office hours end on the same day as classes!

If you have any questions after that time, please direct them to uwsbamail@gmail.com
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4.
The semester is coming to a close, finals are approaching and the stress is surely mounting… which can only mean one thing… its time forJUST DESSERTS!!

Please join SBA & some of the school’s faculty & administration for an ice cream break on the last day of classes (Wed Dec 7th) .

Who: Anyone and everyone who enjoys sugar and fun
What: Featuring Babcock Ice Cream & selection of yummy toppings
When: Wednesday December 7th from 3:30-5:30pm
Where: Law School Atrium
Why: its tradition and lawyers LOVE tradition!

Brought to you by the letters S, B and A.

If you have any questions, please contact Cassandra at cbest@wisc.edu

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5.
SBA Toy Drive Update

Attention Students and Faculty. This year SBA will be collecting toy donations to give to children at Madison’s Early Childhood Learning Center. To participate, email Paul Blalock, pblalock@wisc.edu, or Ray Luk, rluk@wisc.edu and we will provide you with the child’s name and the age of the child. This information will be available on Wednesday, November 30.

After purchasing a gift for the toy drive, please wrap the present, place the child’s name on it and drop it off in the Drop Box outside the SBA office by December 15.

These gifts bring a lot of joy to children in need in the Madison area. Any donations will be greatly appreciated.

Questions? Contact Paul Blalock at pblalock@wisc.edu.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6.
1L End of the Semester Celebration

Hey 1Ls!!

You are cordially invited to join your fellow 1Ls at State Street Brats on Friday December 23rd immediately following your Torts exam to celebrate being done with your first semester of law school!

Questions? Please contact Cassandra at cbest@wisc.edu
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7.
Student Orgs interested in sponsoring a Bar Review in the spring semester should contact Cassandra (cbest@wisc.edu) no later than January 23rd.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Organization Meetings/Events

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8.
Voter Registration Drives

Interested in becoming a Voter Registration Special Deputy? The Pro Bono Program and the SBA will be hosting a series of voter registration drives at the start of the Spring semester to register students and people in the madison community. In order to become a special deputy, watch the 10 minute video on the City Clerk’s website,http://www.cityofmadison.com/election/deputyRegistration/what.cfm, and fill out the required forms. Contact Paul Blalock at pblalock@wisc.edu once you have registered to get more information about when the drives will take place.

Questions? Contact Paul Blalock at pblalock@wisc.edu or Pro Bono Program Direct, Ann Zimmerman at amzimmerman3@wisc.edu
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9.
National Lawyers Guild
General Membership Meeting
The UW Chapter of the NLG will meet Monday Dec, 5 at 6:45 in Room 5223
We’re having a low-key potluck-style meeting!
We will also be electing a new 1L Rep!

1Ls: UW-NLG needs to elect a new 1L rep!
Interested in running? Nominate yourself at our Dec 5 meeting!
Questions? Email uwnationallawyersguild@gmail.com
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Announcements, Marketplace, Resources
Latest Announcements:
www.wisconsinsba.org/announcements

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Table of Contents

General
1. 1L Tryouts for Moot Court
2. Laws Response to Consequences of Violent Conflict Lecture Series

SBA
3. Employment Task Force Survey – LAST DAYS TO FILL OUT
4. SBA Office Hours
5. Just Desserts
6. SBA Toy Drive

Student Organization Meetings/Events
7. SRJ
8. BLSA
9. CLS
10. JLSA
11. NLG
12. LEO

General Announcements

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1.
1L Tryouts for Moot Court Board

Info Meeting about the Tryout Process – STRONGLY recommended (but not required)

Wednesday, November 30th 7:15-8:00 pm, Room 2260

Thursday, December 1st 5:45-6:30 pm, Room 5240

1Ls interested in trying out for the Moot Court Board at the beginning of next semester are strongly encouraged to attend an informational meeting. The meeting will offer 1Ls the chance to get information about the tryout process, learn the dates and timeline for tryouts, meet current Moot Court Board members, learn more about the Moot Court Board and observe the type of oral argument that will be required at tryouts. If you have any questions please contact Beth Engel at eengel@wisc.edu.

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2.
The Global Legal Studies Center is pleased to invite you

to the following lecture in the speaker series

“Laws Response to Consequences of Violent Conflict:”

“Some Thoughts on the Link between Sexual Violence during Armed Conflict in Africa

and the African Union’s Right to

Humanitarian Intervention”

by

Ntombizozuko Dyani

University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

December 1, 2011, Noon-1:15pm

Lubar Commons (7200 Law)

_____________________________________

Transitional Justice or Just Transitions?

The German Case, 1945-1950

by

Professor Devin Pendas

Boston College

December 5, 2011, Noon-1:15pm

Lubar Commons (7200 Law)

A light lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis

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SBA Announcements

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3.
Attention 2Ls and 3Ls!

Please take the time to complete the Employment Task Force for your class by Friday, December 2.

2L Survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FT9V5LC

3L Survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FGYYVD3

The SBA is extremely interested in and focused on this initiative – feel free to contact Michelle Yun (myun@wisc.edu), Christy Coombs (clcoombs@wisc.edu), Tom Griesheimer (tgriesheimer@wisc.edu) or any of your Class Representatives (contact information here: http://wisconsinsba.org/contact/) if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your time.

UW SBA

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4.
FYI
SBA office hours end on the same day as classes!

If you have any questions after that time, please direct them to uwsbamail@gmail.com
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5.
The semester is coming to a close, finals are approaching and the stress is surely mounting… which can only mean one thing… its time for JUST DESSERTS!!

Please join SBA & some of the school’s faculty & administration for an ice cream break on the last day of classes (Wed Dec 7th) .

Who: Anyone and everyone who enjoys sugar and fun
What: Featuring Babcock Ice Cream & selection of yummy toppings
When: Wednesday December 7th from 3:30-5:30pm
Where: Law School Atrium
Why: its tradition and lawyers LOVE tradition!

Brought to you by the letters S, B and A.

If you have any questions, please contact Cassandra at cbest@wisc.edu

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6.
SBA Toy Drive

Attention Students and Faculty. This year SBA will be collecting toy donations to give to children at Madison’s Early Childhood Learning Center. To participate, come pick up a card from the SBA office which will provide you with the child’s name and the type of gift he/she wants. This information will be available on Wednesday, November 30.

After purchasing a gift for the toy drive, please wrap the present, place the child’s name on it and drop it off in the Drop Box outside the SBA office by December 15.

These gifts bring a lot of joy to children in need in the Madison area. Any donations will be greatly appreciated.

Questions? Contact Paul Blalock at pblalock@wisc.edu
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Student Organization Meetings/Events

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7.
December 1st is World AIDS Day

Today is World AIDS Day. The theme for this year is “Getting to Zero: Zero New HIV Infections. Zero Discrimination. Zero AIDS Related Deaths.” Stop by UWLSRJ’s table in the atrium from 11-2 today to learn facts about HIV/AIDS and to get a red ribbon to wear to help increase awareness about this disease. There will also be representatives from the Student Hurricane Network there to discuss the legal impact of HIV/AIDS in the Gulf region.

Free walk-in HIV screening is being offered today from 830am-5pm on the 6th floor of 333 East Campus Mall. Testing is very quick and painless.

From 7-9pm tonight, the Marquee Theater in Union South is showing “The Other City,” a documentary about people struggling with the disease and those who are fighting to stop the spread of HIV.

Help increase your awareness about HIV/AIDS by taking this quiz!! http://www.avert.org/world-aids-day.htm
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8.
LAST BLSA GB MEETING OF THE SEMESTER !

DECEMBER 1ST (THURSDAY) @ 7:00PM

STUDY BREAK ,
1L “CARE PACKAGES”
& AS ALWAYS….DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED

COME FOR ENCOURAGEMENT, GOOD FOOD & A CHANCE TO “DE- STRESS” FROM STUDYING!
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9.
Lights twinkle, Christmas carols are heard on high, and the community gathers, drawn by the simple pleasures of a true holiday tradition. The annual Christmas Spectacular is just that, a stunning showcase of Madison talent with outstanding special guests. Carol in the lobby, sing along to classic Christmas favorites, and celebrate the spirit of the season with us!

Who: Wisconsin Law, Christian Legal Society (CLS) Invites You!

What: Madison Symphony Orchestra

Presents The Christmas Spectacular

When: Fri, Dec 2 at 7:30 PM (approx 2hrs long).

Where: Overture Hall -201 State St. (Corner of State & Dayton)

Cost: Student Tix, $20 (Reservations Due By Monday, 11/28/11)

*Tix also may be available at the door.

“Madison’s family-friendly holiday tradition”

FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE WELCOME

Contact: Christopher K. Davies, Ckdavies@wisc.edu (732) 910-1752
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10.
Wisconsin Law Coffee Mugs
are ON SALE this week in the Atrium during Lunch!!!!!!!

Mugs are a GREAT Gift Idea for the Holidays

They will also look AMAZING on your desk when you’re a LAWYER

Supplies are Limited, so Buy Yours TODAY!!!!!

$7/each or 2 for $12
Proceeds will support JLSA’s 1L Book Scholarships to be Awarded in the Spring (Application Details will be available after Winter Break)
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11.
National Lawyers Guild
General Membership Meeting
The UW Chapter of the NLG will meet Monday Dec, 5 at 6:45 in Room 5223
We’re having a low-key potluck-style meeting!
We will also be electing a new 1L Rep!

1Ls: UW-NLG needs to elect a new 1L rep!
Interested in running? Nominate yourself at our Dec 5 meeting!
Questions? Email uwnationallawyersguild@gmail.com
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12.
Exam Time Is Here:

Feel How Awesome It Is To Take An Exam This Weekend!

All 1L’s are invited to experience a “real” final exam this weekend. LEO members will proctor two exams, both of which will start at noon on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday will be “Torts” day, and the exam will be in 2260. Sunday will be “Crim” day, and the exam will be in 5240. So, bring your outlines (or what you have of an outline) to the test, and try it out. Taking a practice exam is the BEST preparation for a real final. Come!

It might not be fun, but it will make you smarter!

Dates: Saturday, December 3, 2011

Time: 12:00 pm

Room: 2260

Test: Torts

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Time: 12:00 pm

Room: 5240

Test: Crim

*Refreshments will be provided

(There is no warranty, expressed or implied, in that last statement)

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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