Friday, May 1, 2009
Previous Issue of the Weekly Newsletter (April 24, 2009):
http://www.drexel.edu/law/enewsletter/042409
Topics
of the Week:
1. Get Ready for Exams!
2. Congrats to the 2009-2010 SBA Executive Board
3. Legal Research Center and Law Building Hours During Final Exams
4. Notices from the Legal Research Center
5. OSA and Financial Aid Announcements
6. 2009 Moot Court Board Competition
7. Law Review Write-On Competition
8. Graduation Corner - Class of '09
9. Student Organization Announcements
10. Buy Drexel Law Sportswear and Support Drexel Public Interest
11. Events on Campus and Around Town
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| Get Ready for Exams! |
To help avoid last-minute problems, it is critical that you install and test Securexam with a practice exam at least a full day prior to your first exam. You may email lawtech@drexel.edu or call 215-571-4800 to make an appointment if you need assistance. More information and instructions can be found at our Securexam page.
The rooms and conditions for the Spring Quarter exams are still being updated with new information, so please check it often. Requests for exam rescheduling have now been processed, and notices sent. Further information about exam procedures can be found at the link: Spring 2009 Exam Procedures. You should also review the Final Examinations and Papers Policy.
The Office of Student Affairs wishes you the best of luck on your exams this Quarter!
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| Congrats to the 2009-2010 SBA Executive Board |
Congratulations to the SBA Executive Committee and Governing Body for the 2009-2010 academic year.
President – Cory Thomas
Executive Vice President – Katie Zimmerman
Vice President of Student Affairs – Patrick Doran
Vice President of Finance – Luckey Helms
SBA Governing Body Members:
Rising 3Ls:
Juan Baez
Ed Gratton
July Simpson
Rising 2Ls:
Teagan Henwood
Audrey Jean-Jacques
Joe Levin
James Madsen
Amanda Stewart
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| Legal Research Center and Law Building Hours During Final Exams |
Legal Research Center Hours for Reading and Exam Period*:
Monday, 04/27 - Friday, 05/01: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, 05/02: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, 05/03: 10:00 a.m. – Midnight
Monday, 05/04 – Wednesday, 05/13: 7:30 a.m. – Midnight
Last day of exams, Thursday, 05/14: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
*Beginning Monday, April 27 through Thursday, May 14, the LRC will be closed to all non-law students.
Law students: Please enter and exit the LRC through the Law School building during this time, as access to the 3rd floor through Hagerty will be blocked.
Law Building Hours:
Monday, 04/27 – Friday, 05/01: 7:30 a.m. – Midnight
Saturday, 05/02: 9:00 a.m. – Midnight
Sunday, 05/03: 9:00 a.m. – Midnight
Monday, 05/04 – Wednesday, 05/13: 7:30 a.m. – Midnight
Last day of exams, Thursday, 05/14: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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| Notices from the Legal Research Center |
Legal Research Boot Camp
Friday, May 15, 2009
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Room 340
Light Lunch Provided by LexisNexis and Westlaw
RSVP to Reserve Your Seat
Who should attend? All law students with summer research or practice positions.
Training Agenda:
• Refresh your skills in developing efficient and effective research strategies,
• Locating and effectively using secondary sources, primary sources, state sources,
• Using law library resources,
• Lexis and Westlaw “Prepare to Practice” training, and
• Hands-on research exercises.
Please RSVP to lawref@drexel.edu if you plan to attend.
Use of Legal Research Center to Study for the Bar Exam
Beginning May 28, recently graduated Drexel law students will have access and borrowing privileges, including study room checkouts, to the Legal Research Center through July 31 to study for the bar exam.
Legal Research Center Fines and Lost Book Fees
All fines and lost book fees must be cleared with the LRC before graduation on May 27, 2009. Books and other items checked out from the LRC and University libraries will be due no later than graduation day. Please visit “Check my library record” at https://innoserv.library.drexel.edu/patroninfo~S9 to determine if you have any outstanding library fines. The LRC is unable to collect University Library fines. LRC fines and lost book fees may be paid either at the LRC or Hagerty circulation desk in cash, sorry the LRC can-not give change, by DragonCard Funds, or by check. Hagerty Library can give change and also accepts credit cards for fines and lost book fees.
Legal Research Center Privileges for Alunmi/ae
Upon presentation of a Drexel University Alumni Card, Drexel alumni and alumnae may borrow circulating books and use electronic and print materials of the Legal Research Center on-site other than those, such as Westlaw and Lexis, that are limited by license to law faculty and students. Membership also includes use of all the University Libraries including borrowing privileges and on campus access to most databases. For complete details on alunmi/ae University Library privileges please visit, http://www.library.drexel.edu/about/alumni.html.
To get an alumni card or letter confirming alumni status, visit the Paul Peck Alumni Center at 3142 Market Street, call 215-895-ALUM, or use the website link http://www.drexel.edu/ia/alumrel/alumnicard_form.asp.
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| OSA and Financial Aid Announcements |
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Spring Quarter Exams
The rooms and conditions for the Spring Quarter exams are still being updated with new information, so please check it often. Requests for exam rescheduling have now been processed, and notices sent. Further Information about exam procedures can be found at the link: Spring 2009 Exam Procedures. The Office of Student Affairs wishes you the best of luck on your exams this Quarter!
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Summer Registration
Summer self-registration closes at 11:59 pm today. The next self-registration period will take place from 8:00 am on May 25 through 11:59 pm on June 7. If you have any questions about summer registration or summer courses, please contact the Theresa Gallo or Mark Toth in the Office of Student Affairs.
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Summer Tuition Update
The discounted tuition rates for Summer 2009 are as follows:
*Scholarship from $0-$15,000: Discount is $350/credit
*Scholarship from $15,000-$24,999: Discount is $460/credit
*Scholarship from $25,000-$30,800: Discount is $698/credit
To clarify, student scholarships apply to all Law School credits the student is registered for, regardless of how many. The minimum of 4.5 credits applies only for the purposes of federal loans.
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Commencement Guest Tickets
The law school has now begun distributing tickets for commencement. If you haven’t done so already, please pick up your tickets in OSA at your earliest convenience. All students must have submitted a NALP survey to receive their tickets. Please contact OSA (lawstuaf@drexel.edu) if you would still like to request additional tickets.
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Scholarship Opportunities and Writing Competitions
Information on scholarship opportunities and writing competitions are now located online at
http://drexel.edu/law/osa-fin-info.asp. Check the page regularly for updates.
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Pennsylvania Bar Association Membership
Membership brochures/applications are available at the OSA. Please stop by or sign up online at http://www.pabar.org.
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Comments and Suggestions
Please share your Comments and Suggestions with the Office of Student Affairs online at http://www.drexel.edu/law/PDFs/osa-suggestion-form.pdf. We appreciate your feedback. As always, feel free to share your concerns directly with OSA or the Deans at any time.
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| 2009 Moot Court Board Competition |
Important Dates:
Problem Released via Web - July 1, 2009
Brief Due via E-mail - August 3, 2009
Oral Arguments - September 8-13, 2009 (tentative)
The competition is open to rising 2Ls and 3Ls. If there are any questions, please contact DrexelLawMootCourt@gmail.com.
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| Law Review Write-On Competition |
Law Review Write-on Competition Details and Upcoming Events
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Rising 2L students WILL be allowed to participate in BOTH the Law Review and the Moot Court Board if selected. The Law Review will still ask successful candidates for a firm commitment when the contest results are announced in early July, as this is necessary to meet our publication deadlines and to ensure that students can include Law Review on their resume for OCI. However, this will not preclude any 2L student from also participating in Moot Court if selected.
Please contact Haley Conard (hc339@drexel.edu) with questions or concerns.
- How To Enter
- An e-mail containing the write-on competition instructions will be sent to all students on Tues., May 12. After receiving this email, students must email Jennifer Root at jennifer.t.root@gmail.com to request the write-on materials and select their starting date (either May 18 or May 25) by 5 PM on Fri., May 15 (NEW DEADLINE). Please note that any e-mail requests received prior to May 12 will not be considered.
- Ms. Root will confirm your request and provide your anonymous competition ID.
- You will receive the competition materials by e-mail in PDF format by 9 AM on your selected date.
- Your completed submission must be e-mailed back to Ms. Root by 9 AM on Mon., June 1 (for those starting May 18), OR 9 AM on Mon., June 8 (for those starting May 25).
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| Graduation Corner - Class of 2009 |
Access to the DAC After Graduation
Dear 3Ls: Great News! The Daskalakis Athletic Center (DAC) will be available to you post-graduation while preparing for the Bar Exam. After completing the Bar Exam, you may request a free Alumni card which will give you access to the DAC (membership fees apply), the Korman Center, and the university libraries. The Alumni Card also qualifies you to receive a $5 discount on university performances at the Mandell Theater.
For additional information, please visit http://www.drexel.edu/ia/alumrel/alumnicard.asp.
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Commencement Guest Tickets
The law school has now begun distributing tickets for commencement. If you haven’t done so already, please pick up your tickets in OSA at your earliest convenience. All students must have submitted a NALP survey to receive their tickets. Please contact OSA (lawstuaf@drexel.edu) if you would still like to request additional tickets.
For additional information, please visit http://www.drexel.edu/law/OSA-graduation-information.asp.
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| Student Organization Announcements |
- Interested in forming a new student group for next year?
Please contact Patrick Doran, SBA VP of Student Affairs at patrick.d.doran@drexel.edu. He will supply the necessary requirements so that you may begin the process to get recognized.
| Buy Drexel Law Sportswear and Support Drexel Public Interest |
Want to be on trend, fashion forward AND support the Public Interest Fund? Need a gift for a special occasion? Stop by the Dean’s Office on the 4th floor to select from a new line of sophisticated designs in sweatshirts, tee shirts and workout wear. Limited supply of men’s and women’s items in a wide range of sizes and prices (from $15-$45). Currently accepting cash and checks made out to “Drexel Law.”
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