This week in the Law School
See Announcements for upcoming deadlines: Study abroad; spring SMMC internal trial competition; mediation and restorative justice training; and pro bono hour reporting.
Monday
A conversation with CLS CEO David Nammo
Noon - 1 p.m. in 124
The Christian Legal Society will welcome its CEO David Nammo to Bloomington for a conversation about faith and perseverance in the legal world.
Bar preparation vendor fair
9 - 4 p.m. in the first floor lobby
Bar preparation vendors will be in the Baier Hall to talk to students in their courses and materials.
LLSA general body meeting
Noon - 1 p.m. in 121
Members of the Latinx Law Student Association will meet.
Post-graduation clerkships (continued)
Noon - 1 p.m. in the DeLaney Moot Court Room
The Faculty Clerkship Committee, CSO, and students who have accepted post-graduation clerkships will show interested 1Ls and 2Ls how to use OSCAR (the system for applying for federal clerkships) and the systems used for seeking letters of recommendation and applying for state and other non-OSCAR clerkships; and provide tips to maximize chances of obtaining these opportunities. (OSCAR opened January 9 but students cannot apply until June 12.)
Talk with your CSO advisor to get help with application materials.
RSVP on CareerNet.
Foundations of DEI: Sex, gender, sexuality
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
CPLA luncheon with Ice Miller
Noon - 1 p.m. in 213
The Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Association will host a luncheon with attorneys from Ice Miller's data security and privacy group. The event is open to all students, particularly those interested in law and technology.
Regulatory Reform Meets Federalism: Policies to Tame the Administrative State
Noon - 1 p.m. in the DeLaney Moot Court Room
Join the Federalist Society and Jonathan Wolfson for a discussion about if and how to best tame the administrative state. Wolfson is the chief legal officer and policy director at the Cicero Institute. Before joining Cicero, he led the policy office at the U.S. Department of Labor where he managed the department's deregulatory efforts and oversaw its internal policy development think tank.
Food will be served. RSVP by noon, January 30.
Name and gender marker training
Noon - 1 p.m. in 121
This is mandatory training is for LGBTQ+ Project volunteers who would like to complete name and gender marker changes this semester.
Lunar New Year with APALSA
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Student Lounge
Learn how the beloved Lunar New Year is celebrated throughout Asia and enjoy a Chinese food buffet! Admission is $5 at the door (cash or Venmo).
Please RSVP by 5 p.m., January 29 so we know how much food to order.
Wednesday
Bar exam information session and Helix Class Pass preview
Noon - 1 p.m. in the DeLaney Moot Court Room
Director Katie Beck will provide an overview of the national components of the bar exam, jurisdiction-specific exam components and admissions requirements, and an approach to gathering necessary information and documentation. She will also offer an overview of the 2023 Bar Preview Program, including the Helix Class Pass sessions designed to give students an introduction to the MBE, MEE, and MPT.
Careers in international law (part 1)
Noon - 1 p.m. on Zoom
The CSO welcomes the American Society of International Law for a presentation on careers in international law. Our presenter from ASIL will discuss resume drafting, managing professional contacts, and other steps that students can take to best position themselves for careers in international law.
Register on CareerNet.
Thursday
CPT/OPT information session for F-1 students
Noon - 1 p.m. in 120
Students here on an F-1 visa should attend this information session with representatives from the Office of International Services (OIS) to learn how you can work in the U.S. during law school and immediately after graduation.
Bring your lunch.
Friday
Tax Policy Colloquium: Nyamagaga Gondwe - "Emergency Exit: The Life-Saving Potential of Direct Public Financial Assistance to Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence"
9:50 - 11:50 a.m. on Zoom
Leaving an abusive partner can be a life-saving intervention for a survivor of intimate partner violence (IPV). As survivors attempt to leave, they face a heightened risk of physical violence. One study claims that 75 percent of women who are killed by an intimate partner are killed as they attempt to leave or after they have left. This means that when a person decides to leave an abusive relationship, it is urgent that they can quickly access whatever tools they need to establish a safe distance from their abuser.
Two Indiana CLE credits are available for this lecture.
International Students Association Social Lunch
Noon - 1 p.m. in the Faculty Conference Room (335)
The ISA will hold a members-only lunch so that new and old members can meet and learn about upcoming events. Registration and other information will be distributed to members soon.
Announcements
Witnesses needed for Advocacy Board's Internal Trial Competition
Our spring competition takes place the weekends of February 17-18 and 24-25. This year, 1Ls will compete in their own Novice bracket, and we would like to invite you to join in on the fun by playing witnesses. The problem file contains mock depositions from different witnesses. As part of the competition, you will assume the role of a witness and answer questions on the stand. Complete this form if interested.
Competition board coordinator Michael Gilger will let you know which roles and trial times you have been assigned. In addition to providing a meaningful academic experience, the competitions are a great way to meet members of the 2L and 3L classes and build a sense of community with your classmates.
Email questions to Michael at mgilger@iu.edu.
Study abroad applications due Friday, February 3
Students interested in studying abroad for the fall semester or full year 2023-24 should submit our study abroad application by 4:59 p.m. on Friday, February 3. Students are encouraged to make an appointment to speak with Dean Lesley Davis before applying. For more information, see the Canvas announcement from December 20 on your class Canvas page.
2023 graduates: report your cumulative pro bono hours by April 1
You will be required to report your cumulative pro bono hours by April 1 to be recognized at graduation. The Law School will send out a Qualtrics form when we get closer to April. Check the Access to Justice Program website for more information.
Basic mediation and restorative justice training: Winter 2023
The Community Justice and Mediation Center (CJAM) offers a 40-hour training program for those interested in learning about conflict resolution, mediation, and restorative justice. Participants will enhance their interpersonal skills in communication and listening, problem solving, and negotiation, and they will increase their understanding of restorative justice philosophy and methods, sources of conflict, and processes leading to constructive conflict resolution. The training should benefit anyone concerned with managing conflict and its resolution. The training also provides the background and skills necessary to work as a community mediator and restorative justice practitioner and qualifies participants to volunteer in CJAM’s programs. The training will be led by senior mediators and restorative justice practitioners.
This winter, the training will take place via Zoom Thursday evenings, 7 - 9 p.m., and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., over five weeks beginning February 2 and continuing through March 4. Tuition is $300. Learn more about the training or register. You may apply for a scholarship. For questions or more information, e-mail training@cjamcenter.org.
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