Before we get to this week...
Let's congratulate and appreciate the four outstanding Indiana Law alumni who received our Distinguished Service Award at a standing-room only ceremony Friday. Javier Becerra '17, Shontrai Irving '03, Laura Walda '09, and Mark Wright '89 were each acknowledged for "above and beyond" service to their communities and the Law School. Indeed, one recipient is reported to have performed a perfect cartwheel en route to the podium! The ILA editor encourages you to read more about these alumni and the role of the DSA in the Law School community.
Monday
CPT/OPT information session for F-1 students
Noon - 1 p.m. in 213
All students who are here on an F-1 visa should attend this information session with representatives from the Office of International Services (OIS) to learn how to work in the U.S. during law school and immediately after graduation.
Bring your lunch.
Repeats tomorrow.
Euchre learn and play
Noon - 12:50 p.m. in 001C (the SBA office)
Want to learn how to play euchre? Already know how, and just want to play some games? Want to meet people and take tricks? Have your partner for the tournament picked out and you two want some practice?
Sponsor: Church of the Evidence Fish.
Foundations of DEI: DEI and Cultural Awareness
4 - 5 p.m. in the DeLaney Moot Court Room
The Indiana Supreme Court Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion presents this six-module DEI training. Participants will receive 1 PILF point for attending.
Tuesday
CPT/OPT information session for F-1 students
Noon - 1 p.m. in 213
See Monday's event.
Crafternoon!
Noon - 1 p.m. in Jerome Hall Law Library lobby
Join the Crafternoon crew for an hour of handcrafts and conversation. All skill levels are welcome, and there will be a variety of crafting supplies to choose from. Bring your own craft or come to learn!
FLS panel: Practicing family law attorneys
Noon - 1 p.m. in the DeLaney Moot Court Room and on Zoom
Join the Family Law Society for a discussion with family law practitioners Angela Trapp '07 and Brandie Heffelmire, Trapp Law, LLC; Kristin Garner '15, Slotegraaf Niehoff, PC; and Audrey Brittingham '21, Mallor Grodner in Bloomington. The discussion will be moderated by FLS president Kaitlin Herrera, with time allocated for questions. Lunch will be provided. Bring an appetite and some questions.
Reset
Noon - 12:50 p.m. in 124
Join your DEI team for an opportunity to Reset. This is an open forum for students from marginalized communities to take a break from the stresses of law school, vent, share stories, and discuss strategies for wellness in law school.
Questions? Email us at lawdei@indiana.edu.
1L workshop: Making the most of office hours
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the DeLaney Moot Court Room
Selected faculty members and PGAs will discuss the merits of attending faculty office hours and offer practical tips for getting the most out of your one-on-one time with professors.
HLS Speaker Series: Macey Levan
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. on Zoom
Macey Levan '11 is an associate professor of Surgery and Population Health at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and the director of the Center for Surgical and Transplant Applied Research Qualitative Core at the NYU Langone Transplant Institute. Macey has authored more than 90 publications in top medical and scientific journals. Macey received her law degree from Indiana Law in 2011 and her PhD in health policy and management from the IUPUI Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health in 2013.
Wednesday
LLSA community support effort: Resource search for El Centro
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in 215
El Centro Comunal Latino is in desperate need of a legal resource list of different services in Bloomington. Please join the Latinx Law Student Association for as long as you can to look up some community legal services and help expand the reach of El Centro!
Wednesday Wanderings: Campus limestone and gargoyles tour
3:30 p.m. at the external door near the Student Lounge
Members of the community join Prof. Robert Downey for a tour of campus architecture, featuring gargoyles and other limestone carvings.
Overview of Sackett v. EPA
4:30 - 6 p.m. in 120
Join the Environmental Law Society, the Federalist Society, and the American Constitution Society to learn about the upcoming oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court in Sackett v. EPA involving the scope of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's regulatory authority to protect wetlands under the Clean Water Act. The outcome could limit EPA’s and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ ability to protect wetlands. Conservation Law Center senior attorney Kim Ferraro and professors Robert Fischman and William Weeks will discuss the case.
NLG general body meeting
7 - 7:30 p.m. on Zoom
Monthly National Lawyers Guild meeting.
Thursday
1L case briefing made easy
Noon - 1 p.m. in 125
The Black Law Students Association invites 1L members or prospective members of BLSA, LLSA, and APALSA to join us for a conversation with Professor Emeritus Joseph Hoffmann about case briefing.
Green Dot (bystander intervention) training
Noon - 1 p.m. in 124
Hosted by Dr. James Wilkerson, director of equity/diversity and deputy title IX coordinator at IU Southeast.
Green Dot training is an evidence-based, nationally recognized certification that teaches a preventative strategy with the premise that being an active bystander can reduce violence, specifically dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Learn more.
Space limited to 35. Lunch provided.
RSVP on CareerNet.
NLG Trivia Night Fundraiser
7 - 9 p.m. at the Bishop Bar
Join the National Lawyers Guild at our fundraiser to support Beacon Inc. and the services they provide to people experiencing poverty in our community. Registration as an individual or as a team is required in advance of the event. Attendees must have proof of age (21+) and vaccination status. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams! Donations are suggested on the registration form.
Friday
Job search resources for graduate and exchange students
Noon - 1:30 p.m. in 213
Graduate and exchange students planning to find a job or internship in the U.S. should attend this information session with Dean Lesley Davis, Lara Gose, and Kate Caldwell. You will learn more about the resources and strategies available to assist you in your search — a great "first step" and motivator!
Legal Professions small group lunches
Noon - 1 p.m. in 222, 214, and 216
Join panelists Aaron Vance '20, Lauren Violi '12, and Rita Xia '21 to learn about their careers.
Register on CareerNet.
Announcements
Last chance to register for two events
Only a few spots remain — register now on CareerNet for:
Green Dot (bystander intervention) Training on Thursday, September 29.
Habitat for Humanity Group Build on Saturday, October 15.
Bar exam information session for JD students, Monday, October 17
Director Beck will offer a session on the bar exam application process, the general scope and content of the Uniform Bar Exam, Character and Fitness disclosure requirements, the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam, and other considerations relevant to licensure. Please bring your lunch and register in advance on CareerNet.
This session was originally scheduled for November 7.
Save the date: Wellness Week, October 10-14
The Office for Student Affairs is planning a week of special programs and surprises to welcome students back after fall break. Mark your calendar!
Register for the 19th annual Socctoberfest
The co-ed round-robin tournament for both JD and Graduate Legal Studies students will take place on October 21, 5 - 7 p.m. at Karst Farm Park. Students of all ability levels are welcome to play. Simply register by midnight on September 30. Details about the event can be found on the law school calendar.
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