This week in the Law School
See Announcements about tickets for the 36th Annual Rapheal M. Prevot, Jr. Barristers' Ball, writing competitions, an opportunity to work in the Dean's Office, and pro bono hour reporting. On your way, note SBA's Multicultural Potluck next Sunday.
Monday
FedSoc: "Are Progressive Prosecutors Really Progressive?"
Noon - 1 p.m. in 125
A new movement has cropped up across the country: A new breed of so-called progressive prosecutors have pledged not to prosecute entire categories of crimes, not to seek bail for most offenders, and not to seek incarceration for most offenses. But do these policies violate prosecutors' oaths of office, harm their communities, or make it much more difficult for police to effectively do their jobs? The unequivocal answer to each of these questions is, yes.
Join the Federalist Society and presenter Zach Smith, Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program in the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation.
BLSA application workshop
Noon - 1 p.m. in 213
Join us to work on job applications. Whether you are looking for advice/tips or just for a fixed space and time, come out and knock out some job applications.
Indiana Supreme Court DEI: "Sex, Gender, and Sexuality"
Noon - 1 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 one PILF point for attending.
Tuesday
APALSA general body meeting
Noon - 1 p.m. in 122
Join Asian Pacific American Law Student Association for its first meeting of the semester.
LLSA general body meeting
Noon - 1 p.m. in 125
It's a meeting for Latinx Law Student Association members.
MELSA general body meeting
Noon - 1 p.m. in 124
Middle Eastern Law Students Association members and prospective members are invited to our general body meeting for the semester to learn more about upcoming events and enjoy lunch together.
Post-graduate clerkships (session 2)
Noon - 1 p.m. in 213
In this second of two clerkship workshops, the Faculty Clerkship Committee and CSO will show you how to make use of OSCAR, the system for applying for federal clerkships, as well as the Law School's systems used for seeking letters of recommendation and applying for state and other non-OSCAR clerkships. We will provide tips to maximize chances of obtaining one of these opportunities. (OSCAR opens 1/8 but students can’t apply until 6/10.)
MaurerPlus Trivia at the Orbit Room
6:30 - 8 p.m. at The Orbit Room (107 N. College Ave.)
MaurerPlus invites law students to attend Trivia at the Orbit Room, which hosts a weekly trivia event by Bloomington Pub trivia. Trivia starts at 7, but we will arrive early to grab a table. All law students are welcome, but especially those interested in or part of an IU joint degree program.
Wednesday
Bar exam information session and Helix Pass Class preview
Noon - 1 p.m. in the DeLaney Moot Court Room
Director 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 the necessary information and documentation for those applying this semester. She will also offer an overview of the 2024 Bar Preview Program, including the Helix Pass Class sessions designed to give students an introduction to the different components of the UBE (MBE, MEE and MPT).
Thursday
No events.
Friday
Tax Policy Colloquium: "The Regressivity of Complexity"
9:50 - 11:50 on Zoom
Daniel Schaffa, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Richmond School of Law, will argue that complexity in the tax system is regressive. The claim, in essence, is that complexity disproportionally creates burdens for those of lesser means and opportunities for those of greater means. Increases in complexity, thus, generally speaking, result in outcomes relatively less favorable for those of lesser means and relatively more favorable for those of greater means.
Sonday
Multicultural Potluck
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Student Lounge
Join the Student Bar Association for an enriching and delicious experience at our Law School organization's Multicultural Potluck, where diverse flavors and backgrounds come together to celebrate unity and community!
Announcements
Tickets on sale January 31: 36th Annual Rapheal M. Prevot, Jr. Barristers’ Ball
The Black Law Students Association will host the 36th Annual Rapheal M. Prevot, Jr. Barristers’ Ball on Saturday, March 2, 6:30 – 11 p.m. at the Woolery Mill. Tickets are available for purchase January 31 – February 16, starting at $70 per person for students and $85 for faculty, staff, and alumni. Prices will increase throughout the window for students, so hurry and buy early! Additionally, chartered shuttle service will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis between Baier Hall and Woolery Mill before and after the event. To purchase tickets and sign up for shuttle service, please visit the official event webpage. Send questions to eventlaw@indiana.edu.
Pro bono hours reporting for the classes of 2024 and 2025
Class of 2024 graduates must report their own cumulative pro bono hours by April 1 to be recognized at graduation. And class of 2025 students should report their hours to be entered to win a Kaplan Bar Prep Course. The Law School will send a Qualtrics form to do so in March, but track your hours now on TickSpot. Check out the Access to Justice Program's website for more information.
Two fellows opportunities in the Dean's Office
The Dean's Office is hiring two student fellows to work on a variety of projects, including research related to key Law School initiatives and capturing faculty research and service. Send a cover letter and resume to Kim Hughes (kimhughe@iu.edu) by February 9.
Enter your writing in a competition
To all students: If you’ve written a seminar paper, a note, or an essay, or even if you just have an idea for one, be sure to check out available competitions, e.g. at Suffolk Law School’s list, which is sortable by topic and deadline. Or see Prof. Sophia Goodman for more options. Many competitions come with publication opportunities and substantial cash prizes.
Congratulations
3L Isaac Thuesen's essay, "The Evolution and Role of the NLRB General Counsel," won third place in the New York State Bar Association’s Stein Memorial Law Student Writing Competition! The Stein Award recognizes excellent student writing in the area of labor and employment law. Isaac’s winning essay will be published.
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