This week in the Law School
Monday
Criminal Law Society call-out meeting
Noon - 1 p.m. in 120
Join Criminal Law Society for its call out meeting.
MELSA general body meeting
Noon - 1 p.m. in 213
Join Middle Eastern Law Students Association to catch up with one another and discuss upcoming event plans.
Procedural Fairness 101: Power and Privilege
Noon - 1 p.m. in 124
Join Public Interest Law Foundation and Princess Darnell, deputy director of the Indiana Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Office in the last of six modules of this Procedural Fairness training. PILF members will receive one PILF point for attending.
Tuesday
Class of 2025 composite photo make-up session
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in 340
This is a make-up date for graduate composite photos if you missed the fall dates.
Bar application clinic: Fingerprints, photos, and BMV reports
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the first floor lobby
IndyBar will be on campus to support Indiana Bar Exam applicants with some logistical aspects of their application, including fingerprints, photos and BMV reports. Clinic attendees can expect to receive an appropriately cropped head shot, their official Indiana driving record, and their fingerprints sent directly to Indiana Board of Law Examiners.
- IndyBar members registered to take our bar review course: no charge
- IndyBar members taking a different review course: $30
- Non-members: $50
Space is limited and registration in advance is required.
BLSA general body meeting
Noon - 1 p.m. in 120
Join Black Law Students Association for its February general body meeting.
CAPS Workshop: Anxiety Toolbox
Noon - 1 p.m. in 213
Anxiety Toolbox is a fast-paced three-session group specifically designed to help people who struggle with a variety of anxiety-related concerns (e.g., panic attacks, generalized anxiety, test anxiety, etc.). The goal of this group is to provide education on anxiety and to teach coping skills for managing anxiety symptoms.
Hosted by Brad Dieter, the Law School’s counselor-in-residence. RSVP on CareerNet.
IP Practitioner-in-Residence Series: Sachin Patel ’20
Noon - 1 p.m. in 124
Center for Intellectual Property Research and the Intellectual Property Association is pleased to welcome Sachin Patel '20. Currently at Jones Day in Chicago, Patel clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. His talk will include information about his career path, practical advice, information about his clerkship, and law firm life as well as fun and interesting stories. Don’t miss the chance to meet Sachin!
RSVP by noon, February 24
The Pro-Life Legal Landscape Post-Dobbs
Noon - 1 p.m. on Zoom
Via Zoom call, Peter Breen, the executive vice president and head of litigation of the Thomas More Society, will discuss the pro-life legal landscape post-Dobbs and post-election. He will do about 45 minutes of presentation plus about 15 mins of Q+A.
Those interested in attending may email afl@iu.edu for the Zoom link as the date approaches.
Wednesday
Class of 2025 composite photo make-up session
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in 340
This is a make-up date for graduate composite photos if you missed the fall dates.
Lunch and Learn: India Peterson and Sachin Patel
Noon - 1 p.m. in 120
India Peterson '20, associate at Reed Smith, will discuss firm life, recruiting, different practice areas, and more. Peterson will be joined by Sachin Patel '20, an associate at Jones Day in Chicago. Learn and ask questions! RSVP on CareerNet.
Thursday
Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program
In Baier Hall by appointment
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Care-giving or grieving? Maybe you are concerned for someone else. Don’t wait; help and support are available.
The Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program will be in Baier Hall meeting individually with students. All meetings are free and confidential.
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 with a date, time, and room number.
Women’s Law Caucus annual Online Auction
12 a.m. - 12 a.m. tomorrow
The Women’s Law Caucus annual Online Auction is a virtual event supporting Middle Way House, an organization that empowers survivors of domestic violence. This exciting auction features a variety of fantastic items and unique experiences generously donated by local businesses, faculty, and community members. From exclusive gift baskets to one-of-a-kind experiences, there’s something for everyone!
Panel: 2L leadership opportunities
Noon - 1 in the DeLlaney Moot Court Room
Join a panel of 2L and 3L students for a conversation about opportunities to get involved outside of the classroom during your 2L year. They will discuss their own involvements and leadership roles, the skills these positions can help you develop, how to use those experiences in interviews, and suggestions for building a balanced 2L schedule.
This session will be moderated by Director Katie Beck. Lunch will be provided to those who RSVP on CareerNet.
Friday
Coffee with the Dean
10 - 11 a.m. in the Jerome Hall Law Library lobby
Join Dean Christiana Ochoa and your classmates for a casual conversation over complimentary coffee.
Summer funding overview
Noon - 1 p.m. in 120
Join representatives from the Career Services Office, Public Interest Legal Foundation, and the Financial Aid Office to discuss summer funding options available through the Law School. RSVP in CareerNet.
Announcements
Leonard D. Fromm Hardship Assistance Program
The Law School has funding available to assist students who are having financial difficulty because of an emergency or other unexpected financial hardship. One such resource is the Fromm Emergency Fund — named after the late dean of students, Len Fromm. Grant amounts are limited, so we encourage students to ask for only what they need. Awards are typically capped at $1000 and financial need is taken into consideration when reviewing applications. Unwillingness to borrow a student loan does not necessarily constitute a financial hardship. Please contact Director Paul Leopold (pleopold@iu.edu) for more information about this program and how to apply.
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