This week in the Law School
Final exams are almost upon us. The IT staff will hold drop-in help sessions to help you with Examplify issues you may have. There is no presentation; just stop by with your laptop, and they'll take good care of you. Look for an email dated April 11 from noreply@examsoft.com for details. See schedule below.
This is our final ILA of the 2023-24 year. Congratulations to our Class of 2024. We look forward to celebrating you on May 3 at the annual graduation party in the Jerome Hall Law Library and at graduation on May 4. For our rising 2L and 3Ls and our continuing graduate students, have a fantastic summer. We’ll see you in August.
Monday
How to have a successful summer
Noon - 1 p.m. in 124
Join CSO for tips on 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 open to all.
RSVP through CareerNet.
Examplify help session
Noon - 1 p.m. in 120
Tuesday
Coffee chat with Prof. Krishnan
Noon - 1 p.m. in 216
The International Law Society will host Professor Jayanth Krishnan for coffee and conversation. Professor Krishnan's studies focus on comparative law, immigration, property, and legal ethics.
RSVP (limited to 15 students)
Examplify help session
Noon - 1 p.m. in 120
Winning fairness for pregnant workers
Noon - 1 p.m. in 125
Join the Women's Law Caucus, Feminist Law Forum, and Labor and Employment Law Society for a discussion about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act with Professor Deborah Widiss. Passed in December 2022 with bipartisan support, the law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medication conditions. Professor Widiss will discuss how the new law helps workers and how it relates to debates over reproductive healthcare.
RSVP by noon on April 15
Wednesday
Examplify help session
Noon - 1 p.m. in 120
Law journals tabling
Noon - 1 p.m. in the lobby
Visit current law journal members to discuss the journal experience and benefits of serving on a journal. Feel welcome to bring questions.
Examplify help session
3:25 - 4:20 p.m. in 122
Thursday
Prepare for finals with LLSA and FGLA: Prof. Fuentes-Rowher
1 - 2:30 p.m. in 122
Stressed about final exams? Need some additional support? Join members of Latinx Law Student Association, First Generation Law Association, and Professor Luis Fuentes-Rowher for a session on preparing for final exams.
Friday
No events today.
Looking ahead
Dissertation defense: Yage Huang
April 29, 11 a.m. - noon, Lewis 211
"Authenticating Social Media Evidence in Chinese Criminal Procedure Law—A Comparative Study," examines the challenges of authenticating social media evidence within criminal procedure law. Through comparative analysis, this study identifies both differences and similarities in authentication theories and practices between China and the United States. Based on these findings, the research offers insightful suggestions for adapting and refining the authentication rule within China’s criminal justice system.
Class of 2024 graduation party
May 3, 7 - 10 p.m., Jerome Hall Law Library lobby and George P. Smith, II Reading Room
Join your classmates for a celebration of the Class of 2024, hosted by the Jerome Hall Law Library. Enjoy refreshments, a selfie station, live music, and a formal recognition program—all while taking in the beautiful view of Dunn's Woods from the Library's George P. Smith, II Reading Room.
Doors open at 7 p.m. The program will begin at 8:15 p.m, during which Law School faculty and staff will recognize various graduating students for academic, advocacy, clinical, and pro bono accomplishments, as well as announce winners of several awards voted on by the Class of 2024.
Graduates' family members are welcome to attend; please include the number of attendees in your party when you RSVP.
RSVP by Wednesday, April 24
Announcements
Prof. Aman is seeking a research assistant
You will assist in a project on administrative law this summer and the first part of the fall semester. The schedule is flexible, depending on the student's availability. Interested students may contact Professor Aman directly at aaman@indiana.edu.
Moot Court Report: Intellectual property edition
CIPR had a large contingent of students, faculty, and alumni involved in intellectual property-related moot court competitions this spring. We are pleased to share a rundown:
- Kayvan Karimabady, Tianyuan Shu and Jackson Wahlbom participated in the INTA Saul Lefkowitz competition (on trademark law), competing well in the Chicago regional competition in early February. Francesca Campione '20 and Keltie Haley '20 coached the team, with help from Professor Mark Janis. Louis Perry, Olivia Clavio, Megan Wheeler '23, Professor Robert Meitus '00 also helped with oral argument practices.
- Maggie McComas and Jacob Orban participated in the Tulane Sports Law competition. This year's problem included trademark and right-of-publicity issues. The team advanced through several rounds to the finals and finished as the national runner-up. Professors Janis and Norman Hedges helped with oral argument practices.
- Rob Kesling and Hunter Schmittou participated in the National Patent Drafting competition in early March. Professor Norman Hedges coached the team.
- Karen Kukla, Sydney Schnur, and Qixuan (Vanessa) Wang participated in the Oxford International Intellectual Property Moot. The team qualified for the oral rounds (based on the quality of its written submissions) and competed in Oxford, England over spring break. Brian Verbus '13 and Andrew Langford '13 coached the team, with help from Professor Janis. Natalie Jones-Malchow '13, Sarah Eddy '19, Richa Patel '22, John Grasty '22, and Matthew Spegele '22 helped with oral argument practices and advised on the supporting materials needed for oral argument.
- Joe Garloch and Jeff Greenbaum participated in the AIPLA Giles S. Rich competition (focused on copyright law this year). Ryan McDonnell '18 and Jeff Soller '18 coached the team, with help from Professor Janis. Professor Greg Castanias '90, Professor Donald Knebel, Josh Larsen, and Mike Morris '11 also helped with oral argument practices.
Thank you to the alumni, attorneys, and professors for their time and effort supporting our students!
And "great job" to students for their hard work!
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