This week in the Law School
The ILA has been pleased to inform you and nudge you along this year, and wishes you good luck on your exams and a healthy, productive summer. But before signing off...
- Stop by an Emamplify help session this week. There is no presentation to interrupt; the IT staff will just hang out, happy to help with questions and problems. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.
- See Announcements for several May events.
- 🐾 Visit with colleagues and Karlie the "therapy" dog. Tuesday.
See ya next year!
Monday
How to have a successful summer
Noon - 1 p.m. in 124
Join CSO for tips to success during your summer job. We will discuss professionalism and employer expectations, including what to wear and how to produce quality work. We will also offer tips for maximizing your success while working remotely. This session is required for students who will be doing an externship for credit and is highly encouraged for all 1Ls, but is open to all.
Examplify exam software help session
Noon - 1 p.m. in 121
There is no presentation; walk in any time to get answers or help from the IT staff. Bring your laptop.
Repeats tomorrow and Wednesday.
Tuesday
Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in 347
JLAP will be in Baier Hall meeting with students. Please make an appointment in advance by calling 317-833-0370. Tell them you’re calling to set an appointment with a counselor at the Maurer School of Law. You will be provided a date, time, and room number.
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Caregiving or grieving? Maybe you areconcerned for someone else. Don’t wait; help and support are available now. When lawyers don’t care for their mental well-being, we can’t do our best for our clients, and we can’t be the person we want to be for our community and family.
All contact with JLAP is confidential under Admission and Discipline Rule 31 §9 and Rules of Professional Conduct 8.3 (c).
🐾 Pre-finals pet "therapy"
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Student Lounge
Visit with JLAP volunteers and "therapy" dog Karlie.
CLS weekly Bible study
Noon - 1 p.m. in 125
The Christian Legal Society will meet for community, fellowship, and to study the Word each week.
Examplify exam software help session
Noon - 1 p.m. in 121
There is no presentation; walk in any time to get answers or help from the IT staff. Bring your laptop.
Repeats tomorrow.
Wednesday
Examplify exam software help session
9:50 - 10:45 a.m. in 120; noon - 1 p.m. in 121
There is no presentation; walk in any time to get answers or help from the IT staff. Bring your laptop.
LSSSE pizza party for class of 2024
Noon - 1 p.m. in the Student Lounge
The class of 2024 had the highest participation rate in this year's LSSSE survey, earning a celebratory pizza party courtesy of the Office for Student Affairs!
Should we cancel the Founders?
Noon in the Moot Court Room
The Federalist Society will host Hon. John K. Bush of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit for a discussion of the American founding. Chick-Fil-A lunch will be provided.
Thursday
No events.
Friday
ELS Earth Day hike
10 a.m. at Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
The Environmental Law Society will host a hike at Griffy Lake Nature Preserve on Earth Day. Take a break from studying to enjoy the spring blooms! Meet at the Griffy
Lake parking lot. Email mepence@iu.edu with any questions.
Announcements
May 9: 2L clerkship applications Q&A
Noon - 1 p.m. on Zoom
Learn about the clerkship application process and how the CSO can help you with your application.
Register
May 9: Faculty services from the Jerome Hall Law Library
Noon - 1 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge
Librarian Maggie Kiel-Morse will assist faculty with Google Scholar profile registration and any other faculty scholarly impact questions.
Nominations: Student Leadership in Fostering Community and Inclusiveness Award
The Dean's Office is seeking nominations for this year's winner of the Student Leadership in Fostering Community and Inclusiveness Award. This award honors a continuing student in any degree program who has "done the most to support our diverse, inclusive community" and "is a role model for civility, collegiality, and professionalism." Nominations are welcome from faculty, students, and staff. Details on how to submit your nomination for this award are below.
- When: by Wednesday, April 20 (deadline for submitting a nomination)
- How: Email nominations to lawdean@indiana.edu
- What: Include: (1) student's name; (2); student' degree program and year, if appropriate; and (3) short description of reasons for the nomination
- Who: Nominees should be continuing students who have gone above and beyond to foster our diverse, inclusive, supportive and welcoming community. The student should be a role model for civility, collegiality, and professionalism.
- Other: Names of nominees will be treated confidentially by the Selection Committee. The award is usually presented to the selected recipient at the Professionalism Oath Ceremony during new student orientation, which all JD and graduate students will be invited to attend.
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