Announcements, Marketplace, Resources
Latest Announcements:
www.wisconsinsba.org/announcements
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Table of Contents
General
1. Locker Renewals
2. American Interventionist State
3. LEO Banquet
4. QLaw Scholarships
5. ICE Visit
6. Cite Checker Pizza Party
7.Law Review Write-On Mandatory Meeting
8. What I Did With My Law Degree
9. Stuart’s Law Review Contest Voting
10. LLSA Survey
11. Law and Indigeneity Workshop
SBA
12.Bar Review
13. Just Desserts
14. Finals/Summer SBA Announcements
Student Organization Meetings/Events
15. WILS
16. LSRJ
17. ELPS
18. ELS
19. PAD
20. Law School Orchestra
21. QLaw
22. IPSO
23. LLSA
24. Federalist Society
25. WLSA
26. SHN
General Announcements
1.
ATTENTION ALL LAW STUDENTS:
Locker Renewals
By renewing this spring you save $10 and guarantee that you will have a locker next year. Unrented lockers will receive new locks over the summer.
**If you do NOT renew, you will have until JUNE 15th to clean out your locker. This message constitutes your notice to clean out your locker if you fail to renew. There will be no subsequent reminders.
WHEN: Monday April 23rd – Friday April 27th from 10am – 4pm
WHERE: Atrium
PRICE: $60 (cash or check payable to UW SBA)
FAQs
1) What happens if I don’t renew?
A: A student who fails to renew by April 27th will forfeit use of the locker as of June 15th. At that time, the contents will be held by the SBA for 4 weeks, after which time the contents shall become the property of the SBA. (See §1306 of the SBA By-Laws)
2) What if I’m taking summer classes or am a 3L studying for a bar exam, but do not wish to renew?
A: If you are in summer classes or studying for a bar exam, you may continue possession of your locker until August 5th, provided that you email Michael Weigel (mwweigel@wisc.edu) your name, locker number, and grounds for extension by Friday April 27.
**On August 6th, the contents of your locker will be emptied and become property of the SBA.
***If you do not email Michael Weigel, your locker will be cleaned out with all of the other lockers on June 15th (see §1305 of the SBA By-Laws).
3) My Student Organization has a locker – what do we need to do?
A: Nothing. Student Organizations will continue to use the same lockers free of charge.
4) What do you do with the locker revenue?
A: The majority of locker revenue is used to provide funding to other student groups within the law school. It is also used to fund SBA events and conduct SBA operations. (See §1304 of the SBA By-Laws)
If you have any questions, email Michael Weigel at mwweigel@wisc.edu.
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2.
THE AMERICAN INTERVENTIONIST STATE
William J. Novak, Professor of Law and History, University of Michigan
Victoria Nourse
Brad Snyder
Friday, April 27
12:00 noon – Lubar Commons
Light lunch, while it lasts
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3.
43rd Annual LEO Banquet
Hosted by MELSA
April 21, 2012
$25 per student
Please register in the Atrium this week or online at www.wisconsinlawalumni.com
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4.
2012 Scholarships
Two scholarships will be awarded to full-time UW Law students at the end of this semester. The first is the QLaw Book Scholarship, with an award of $500; applicants will be asked to submit a 500 word essay focusing on the question of “What does Queer mean to you?” The second is the Julie Stearns Memorial Scholarship, with an award of $1000; applicants will be asked to submit a 1000 word essay explaining how they have contributed to making the Law School more open to the LGBT community.
If you have any questions, please contact QLaw at qlaw@qlaw.org.
Here are the submission forms for the scholarships:
QLaw Book Scholarship
Julie Stearns Memorial Scholarship
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5.
Visit to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility
The final visit of this semester to the ICE detention facility in Dodge County is on Wednesday, April 25. Volunteers, on behalf of the National Immigrant Justice Center, screen detainees for possible relief from deportation. Immigrant detainees are not eligible for court-appointed counsel. This assistance is usually the only service offered throughout the deportation process.
These trips are a great opportunity to get firsthand experience with immigration law and the impact of immigration policy. No prior immigration law experience is necessary, but Spanish language skills are preferred.
We will depart at 6:30am from the law school and return before 2pm. A training session for new participants is required. RSVP with your name and birth date to dwilliams6@wisc.edu by Tuesday, April 17. There are twelve spots open, so if you want to secure a spot, please sign up early. Email with questions!
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6..
Attention all 2011-2012 CITE-CHECKERS for the Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender & Society! The Journal will be hosting a CITE-CHECKER APPRECIATION PARTY on April 24 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Lubar Commons. Pizza will be provided and Outstanding Cite-Checkers will be announced. Please RSVP to Andrew at brenton@wisc.edu.
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7.
Announcement: Law Review, WILJ, and WJLGS – Joint Write-On Mandatory Information Sessions
Wisconsin Law Review, Wisconsin International Law Journal, and Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender & Society
Mandatory Information Sessions
Monday April 23 5:30-7 PM
Room 5246
OR
Thursday April 26 12:30-2 PM
Room 2260
Want to write on to a journal? The law school’s three journals are holding mandatory information sessions to discuss the joint write-on, including application procedures, requirements, deadlines, and what each journal is looking for in potential members. Attendees will also be given the opportunity to have their questions about the joint write-on addressed. Please make every effort to fit one of these sessions into your schedule as attendance is required to participate in the journal write-on process.
Please contact Monica Mark (mamark@wisc.edu), Stephanie Hilton (srhilton@wisc.edu), or Kate Lubarsky (lubarsky@wisc.edu) if you are unable to attend either of the mandatory information sessions.
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8.
Join Dean Margaret Raymond for a new series
What I Did With My Law Degree
with special guest Stephen Jarchow
on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
at noon in Room 3250
The event includes lunch and a discussion with UW Law alum and film producer Stephen Jarchow. Find out how Wisconsin Law influenced his impressive and diverse career, which includes time in real estate development, investing banking, and film production. Jarchow currently serves as chairman of Here Media and Regent Entertainment and has been involved in over 150 films, including Academy Award® winners Gods and Monsters and Departures.
If you plan to attend, please follow this link to RSVP so we will have accurate count for food. We look forward to seeing you there!
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9.
VOTE for Wisconsin Law in Above the Law’s 2012 Law Revue Contest!
http://abovethelaw.com/2012/04/law-revue-video-contest-2012-the-finalists/2/
Wisconsin’s “Should’ve gone to ITT” submission is one of 6 finalists at Above the Law. Please vote for us and ask your friends to do the same!
We have been labeled a “black horse” in the race. ATL says that “60% of our viewers will think this is genius”. Also they think that the star of our video, Nathan Littrell, looks like Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Check it out for yourself!
Note:
If you missed Stuart’s Law Revue this year, the entire show is available online! It includes Mike Hall doing his Christopher Walken impression and cameos by Dean Raymond, Bill Whitford, Aviva Kaiser, Ralph Cagle, and Gretchen Viney. Watch at our youtube channel: http://youtube.com/stuartslawrevuefilms
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10.
Dear Student Body, The Latino/a Law Students Association (LLSA) needs your help.
We are interested in hearing more about your possible interest in immigration law and immigration issues.
As such, please fill out the following survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TFSMG3Q
Any questions? Contact Kate, LLSA VP of Community Affairs, at finley@wisc.edu.
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11.
LAW AND INDIGENEITY Workshop
Sponsored by the Institute for Legal Studies and the Global Legal Studies Center.
Cosponsored by the American Indian Studies Program
9:00am-5:15pm Monday April 30th, Lubar Commons, Law School Rm 7200
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PLEASE RSVP TO cjohnson33@wisc.edu IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND
This workshop will bring together faculty and early career scholars who will exchange pre-circulated papers and commentary on the theme ‘law and indigeneity’. You are welcome to attend a single session or the entire workshop, but please note that there will be no formal presentations to allow more time for the pre-circulated papers.
Schedule, papers, and additional information are available below and at the conference website:
http://law.wisc.edu/ils/2012lawandindigeneity/index.html
If you would like to participate in the workshop please contact Miranda Johnson and she will send you the password to access the papers.
We hope you can join us!
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SBA Announcements
12.
WILS will be hosting Bar Review
Thursday, April 19th starting at 9:30 p.m. at
Madison’s: 119 King Street
(off the square and next to Majestic Theatre)
Come take a study break!
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13.
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 May 2nd) .
Who: Anyone and everyone who enjoys sugar and fun
What: Featuring Babcock Ice Cream & selection of yummy toppings
When: Wednesday May 2nd 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.
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14.
SBA Announcements During Finals/Summer
SBA Announcements will run once a week only during finals weeks (May 7th-May 18). SBA Announcements will only run once/month during the summer. Announcements will be sent out bi-weekly again beginning the first week of classes in the fall.
Student Organization Meetings/Events
15.
WILS Elections Meeting
Thursday, April 19th from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Room 5246
We will elect the WILS Executive Board for 2012-2013, including the following positions:
President
Vice President of Finance
Vice President of Communications
Vice President of Research and Community Outreach
If you are interested in running or nominating someone for the following positions, please submit a statement of interest/nomination to Pam at pritger@wisc.edu
by April 19th at 5:00 p.m.
Floor nominations will also be accepted
Dinner will be provided! See you there!!
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16.
Law Students for Reproductive Justice
April Meeting
Wednesday, April 25 from 12:30-1:15 in Room 5223
We’ll review highlights from the year and learn about new legal developments in the area of reproductive justice. Come and learn about our group while enjoying lunch! Food will be provided.
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17.
ELEPS
Elder Law and Estate Planning Society
ELECTIONS!
The Elder Law and Estate Planning Society needs for Officers for the 2012-2013 school year. We need a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
If you are interested in being an ELEPS Officer, email Jeff Nover to get your name on the ballot. Elections will be held next week.
ADVANCED DIRECTIVES DAY IS THURSDAY, APRIL 26
Every year, ELEPS members encourage our fellow students to plan for the unexpected by providing information about Powers of Attorney for Health Care. Join us Thursday, April 26!
If you’d like to help us out, please let us know here. If you want information about Powers of Attorney for Health Care, come see us in the atrium!
After we are done in the Atrium, we’ll head over to the Memorial Union Rathskeller for an Advanced Directives Day celebration, and to welcome to our newly-elected officers! All are welcome!
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18.
Congratulations to the new Environmental Law Society Board!
President – Mark Weinstein
VP – Kassie Lang
Events Coordinator – Jen Limbach
Treasurer – Jon Fischer
MEDC Representative – Leslie Freehill
ELS also thanks the outgoing board for their hard work and success!
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19.
PAD Meeting and Elections
PAD elections will be held on Wednesday, April 25, at 7 pm in room 5256. We will be having FOOD, and will make them short and sweet.
All PAD members are invited to run for an elected position.
If you have any questions, please contact Kelsey Delander at delander@wisc.edu.
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20.
Law School Orchestra
Have you been neglecting your music skills while in law school?
Come and play your instrument (strings, winds, brass) in a fun, low key ensemble!
Our next practice is on Sunday, April 29 from 2-4 pm in Room 3250.
If you haven’t been in contact with us yet, please contact Cary (bloodworth@wisc.edu) or Kelliann (kblazek@wisc.edu) and indicate what instrument you play.
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21.
Congratulations to the
2012-2013 QLaw Executive Board!
Co-Chairs: Lauren Fangmann and Breanna Magallones
Secretary: Brandon White
Fundraising Chair: Alex George
Outreach Chair: Laura Steigerwald
Activities Chair: Amanda Gino
Treasurer: Jacob Colling
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22.
IPSO General Meeting
(Intellectual Property Students Organization)
Wednesday, April 25th
7:15 pm in Rm. 3253
General Elections
We will:
Have elections for e-board positions
Listen to Prof. Barry Levenson speak about potential research projects for students
Provide food and refreshments
If you have any questions, please send them to James at jkleonard@wisc.edu.
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23.
Congratulations to the 2012-2013 E-Board of the
Latino/a Law Student Association
President: Kate Finley
V.P. Academic Affairs: Alexis Blanco
V.P. of Community Affairs: Lia Ocasio
Legal Community Liaison: Karina Kuhrt
Treasurer: Jair Alvarez
Secretary: Luis Valdez
LEO Representative: Molly Bowen
Webmaster (Webjefe): Laura Steigerwald
Thanks everyone for making LLSA great this year, it was a pleasure serving you!
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24.
The Federalist Society will be hosting a DEBATE on Monday, April 30 at 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in Room 5229. The topic: Healthcare Reform. The debaters: Dr. Robert Levy from the Cato Institute and Mr. Michael Leffel from Foley & Lardner.
Come join us in a discussion. Food and Beverages will be provided! Please email federalist.society.uwmadison@gmail.com with any questions.
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25.
Women’s Law Student Association
CONGRATS TO THE NEW E-BOARD:
President: Jordan Rohlfing
VP of Communications: Carly Cusack
VP of Professional Development: Vanessa Kuettel
VP of Community Outreach: Julie Sagers
VPs of Finance: Sarra Marie and Meredith Hudson
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26.
Student Hurricane Network
2012-2013 Executive Board Elections
Room 2225 on Monday, April 23rd at 5:30 pm
Available positions are: President, Vice President, Treasurer.
NEW this year: We are also looking for VPs of Trips, Recruitment, Community Affairs, Funds Development, and Member Education.
Email Jen at jcunha@wisc.edu for descriptions of these positions or to nominate someone (including yourself)! Nominations are due by Monday, April 23rd at NOON.
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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 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. If you would like announcements to run beyond three consecutive emails, please resend them. However, please note that it is not guaranteed that they will be resent.
Any questions? Contact Chelsea Wetjen at wetjen@wisc.edu
