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The Philadelphia Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Section: 2026 Irvin Stander Award

Deadline: May 1

The Irvin Stander Award recognizes an outstanding graduating law student who has demonstrated legal acumen or scholarship in the areas of Administrative Law or Workers’ Compensation.

The Philadelphia Bar Association – Workers’ Compensation Section is pleased to announce that it is seeking nominations for the annual Irvin Stander Award. This award is given by the Section in memory of Workers’ Compensation Judge Irvin Stander, a Philadelphia Judge who was well known for his prolific writings on Workers’ Compensation and Zoning law. Judge Stander was also a founder of the first law school course on Workers’ Compensation at Temple University Law School, now the Temple University Beasley School of Law.

The Irvin Stander Award recognizes an outstanding graduating law student who has demonstrated legal acumen or scholarship in the areas of Administrative Law or Workers’ Compensation. The award committee is seeking an individual who has a demonstrated passion for Administrative or Workers’ Compensation Law, shown through academic excellence in an Administrative Law or Workers’ Compensation Law school class, related employment, internship, publications, or other activities, and has a significant connection to the Philadelphia area. The recipient of this prestigious award will receive a $2,500.00 prize to defray the cost of the annual bar examination, as well as a plaque commemorating this honor.

In addition to being considered for the Irvin Stander Award, all eligible applicants will also receive sponsorship for this year to the Philadelphia Bar Association and membership to the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Association.

See the requirements and documentation necessary set forth below. The requirements for the Irvin Stander Award are as follows:

  1. The applicant must be a law student during the application period who is anticipated to graduate from law school prior to the Pennsylvania Bar Examination in July 2026.
  2. The applicant must be currently enrolled and actively attending a law school located in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, or Chester counties in Pennsylvania, or the applicant may be a law school student currently enrolled and actively attending a law school at any location in the United States who is a resident of Philadelphia or has demonstrated a connection to the Philadelphia area.
  3. If the applicant does not attend a law school located in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, or Chester counties in Pennsylvania, the applicant must include in his or her personal statement their connection to the Philadelphia area.
  4. The scholarship recipient will be awarded the $2,500.00 scholarship in a timely fashion to provide financial assistance towards the recipient’s Pennsylvania bar examination review course. The scholarship recipient will also be invited to an upcoming event hosted by The Philadelphia Bar Association – Workers’ Compensation Section for the presentation of the award and plaque. Attendance is required, barring exigent circumstances that are determined to be an acceptable excuse by the Executive Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association – Workers’ Compensation Section. Failure to attend the award presentation event, barring exigent circumstances that are determined to be acceptable by the Executive Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association - Workers’ Compensation Section, may result in the forfeiture of the award at the discretion of the Executive Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association - Workers’ Compensation Section.

The following documentation is required from the applicant:

  1. A cover letter addressed to the Philadelphia Bar Association – Workers’ Compensation Section - Awards Subcommittee. The cover letter should clearly state the applicant’s name, mailing address, e-mail address, and landline or cell phone number.
  2. A resume.
  3. An official law school transcript.
  4. One letter of recommendation, preferably from an Administrative or Workers’ Compensation Law professor who taught the applicant. If the applicant is unable to obtain a recommendation from that teacher, a letter of recommendation from any law school professor, employer, or mentor, if the letter includes information on the applicant’s interest, work, and/or aptitude relating to Workers’ Compensation/Administrative Law. No more than one letter of recommendation will be considered. No personal letters of recommendation will be considered.
  5. A personal statement that introduces the applicant and explains why the applicant is deserving of the award, why the applicant is interested in Workers’ Compensation/Administrative Law, the applicant’s connection to the Philadelphia area, and how Workers’ Compensation/Administrative Law aligns with the applicant’s future goals. The word limit is 250 words.
  6. The application period runs from Monday, February 2, 2026, through Friday, May 1, 2026. All applications must be received by the Awards Subcommittee on or before May 1, 2026.
  7. The application and all required documentation must be submitted electronically via email to the Philadelphia Bar Association – Workers’ Compensation Section – Attn. AJ Dejewski, Esquire at adejewski@sterncohenlaw.com.

01.27

Important Information about Applying for a Summer 2026 Co-op

Deadline: February 6

Please access the Kline Co-op | Students SharePoint site to view positions and submit your application.

Timeline for 2026 Summer Co-op Matching Process

Event Date | Time
Launch of Matching Process Wed., Jan. 21, 2026
Student Application Due No later than Fri., Feb. 6, 2026 (Noon)
Co-op Conferences w/ Prof. Parambath Week of February 9, 2026
Interview Period Ongoing Beginning February 16, 2026
Match Notification Rolling beginning March 2, 2026
Co-op Begins Tues., May 26, 2026
Co-op Ends Fri., July 24, 2026

Co-op Application Instructions

Please access the Kline Co-op | Students SharePoint site to view positions and submit your application.

Once you are on the site,

  1. click on the toggle “View Positions & Descriptions” to view the master list of all potential open positions. The list is filterable by partner name, type of placement, practice area, paid vs. unpaid, etc.
  2. click on the toggle “Fill out your Co-op Application” to submit your application. The application asks you to upload your resume, writing sample, and unofficial transcript in .pdf format so make sure that you gather all these materials before starting the application. 

Please note that even if you plan to create your own co-op (and do not intend to participate in the matching process), you must still submit an application for record-keeping purposes. Additionally, please be aware that all organizations that wish to host a co-op student must first obtain approval from me. The vetting process takes some lead time, so please be sure that you secure your co-op and apply a semester in advance. 

Co-op Conference

The matching process includes a co-op conference and provides an opportunity for you to express your interests and goals and ask any questions you might have about the application and interview processes. Once I review your application, Prof. Parambath will be in touch to schedule the conference. This way, I will have the opportunity to review your application materials before our meeting.

Your Action Items to Apply for Co-op

  • Obtain an updated unofficial transcript from Drexel One. Your transcript should include your Fall 2025 semester grades.
  • Update your resume
  • Polish your writing sample. Select a short sample (5-10 pgs.), or an excerpt of a larger sample, that is relevant to your area of interest and/or you consider to be your best work product.
  • Submit your co-op application.
  • Attend a co-op conference. Prof. Parambath will reach out to schedule a conference after I review your application.
  • Attend a co-op interview. Donna Duggan will notify you of interview requests.

If you have any questions about any of the information in this message, please don’t hesitate to contact Prof. Parambath (reena.e.parambath@drexel.edu).

01.27

Turnaround Management Association Philadelphia/Wilmington: Bankruptcy Law Student Diversity Initiative

Deadline: February 6

Apply now for a paid summer Internship with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Calling all rising 2L and 3L law students! Apply now for a paid summer Internship with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

The Philadelphia/Wilmington Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (“TMA”) is part of a worldwide organization in the corporate restructuring, renewal, and corporate health space. TMA has approximately 250 members in the Philadelphia/Wilmington area and almost 9,000 members in chapters worldwide. Members include turnaround practitioners, attorneys, accountants, advisors, liquidators, consultants, as well as academic, government employees, and members of the judiciary.

TMA is aimed at increasing diversity within the bankruptcy, restructuring and turnaround professions. With generous financial support from The Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference, TMA has established a program to provide one eligible law student with a paid summer internship with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania during the summer of 2026.

This opportunity is open to all law students who will be 2Ls or 3Ls in the fall of 2026. We invite and encourage applications from interested law students who have overcome substantial obstacles in the pursuit of a legal career or who are members of groups underrepresented in the legal profession based on, but not limited to: (i) race, (ii) ethnicity, (iii) religion, (iv) LGBTQIA+ status, or (v) disability.

The goal of this diversity initiative is to encourage law students to consider a career as a bankruptcy attorney. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work with one or more Judges of the Court during the summer, subject to the Court’s availability. The program aims to provide meaningful exposure to the roles and activities of bankruptcy attorneys in the Court.

We expect that the program will last for approximately eight weeks beginning in June.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and a writing sample by email to: TMAInternship@outlook.com no later than February 6, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please direct any questions to: TMAInternship@outlook.com.

For more information about the TMA, including how to obtain a free student membership, please visit http://turnaround.org/philadelphiawilmington

For more information about the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference, please visit https://pabankruptcy.org/

01.27

Register Now: MontCo District Attorney’s Office Trial Advocacy Academy

Deadline: February 1

The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is excited to invite you to our Second Annual Trial Advocacy Academy—a hands-on learning experience led by prosecutors, using a real case problem to teach practical and high-level courtroom advocacy.

The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is excited to invite you to our Second Annual Trial Advocacy Academy—a hands-on learning experience led by prosecutors, using a real case problem to teach practical and high-level courtroom advocacy. We are thrilled to offer this opportunity to support students’ development as advocates.

Over February and March, seasoned prosecutors will guide law students through the process of presenting a compelling criminal prosecution, using a real case as the foundation. On February 7, students will review and learn the case problem, focusing on trial components including opening statements, direct examinations, cross examinations, and closing arguments. The following week, students will return with their questions and materials to receive live feedback and coaching during practice sessions with these attorneys as they workshop their trial. Students will then compete in a preliminary round and, if selected, a final round before District Attorney Steele, First Assistant Ed McCann, and many other high-level prosecutors.

Key Information

  • Location: Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, Norristown, PA
  • Dates: 
    • 2/7/26, 9 am - 4 pm: Classroom teaching and case analysis.
    • 2/14/26, 9 am - 4pm: Continued classroom teaching, breakout sessions to practice and collaborate with coaches.
    • 3/14/26, 3/21/26: Preliminary competition round dates (students will only compete once in the preliminary round on a selected date).
    • 3/28/26: Final competition (top four 2L/3L teams and top four 1L opening statement finalists).
  • Registration Deadline: February 1, 2026 
  • Remote Students: Students who attend school a substantial distance from Norristown may inquire for zoom participation for the classroom components.

Who Can Participate & How It Works

  • 2Ls and above: Full trial competition—students (in pairs) present a complete trial using a real case before senior level prosecutors, with prosecutors serving as defense counsel.
  • 1Ls: Opening Statement Competition—1L’s will individually deliver opening statements using the same case before a jury of prosecutors.
  • Lecture Only Option: Students may attend the training sessions and competitions without competing.

To register, please complete the 2026 Trial Advocacy Academy Registration form: https://bit.ly/Advocacy-Academy by February 1, 2026.

01.20

Landlord-Tenant Court Observation Pro Bono Project

Mandatory Training: February 6

The Stern Community Lawyering Clinic is running an observation project in Philadelphia’s Municipal Court, focused on landlord-tenant cases. The CLC’s Assistant Director and practicing tenants’ rights attorneys will train and supervise law student observers.

The Stern Community Lawyering Clinic is running an observation project in Philadelphia’s Municipal Court, focused on landlord-tenant cases. The CLC’s Assistant Director and practicing tenants’ rights attorneys will train and supervise law student observers.

All students will meet for an initial training and to sign up for court observation shifts on Friday, February 6, 1-3:30 p.m., at Nesbitt 125, Ruth Auditorium, 3215 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. During the training you will learn about landlord-tenant laws in Philadelphia, courtroom procedures, and how to take and submit notes on our forms.

About Landlord-Tenant Court

Most Municipal Court civil cases are heard in courtrooms on the sixth floor of the Widener Building at 1331 Chestnut Street. We will be observing Courtroom 3. Court proceedings officially begin around 8:45 a.m.; trials and hearings generally begin around 10 a.m.

The majority of the cases heard in Landlord-Tenant Court are evictions and related petitions filed by landlords, but you may also see claims or crossclaims filed by tenants.

Expectations for Pro Bono Volunteers

  • Attend the initial training and read all materials before your first day in court.
  • Commit to a regular schedule of weekly or every other week court visits from 10 a.m. to at least 12:30 p.m. You may choose to stay later and earn more pro bono hours if hearings run later than 12:30 p.m.
  • Dress respectfully and follow all court rules. This includes turning your phone off, not just silencing it, while you are in the courtroom.
  • During court sessions, fill out the project survey forms and take other notes as instructed. You will be taking notes with pen and paper, as electronic devices are not permitted in the audience. Turn the forms in to the project supervisor within 48 hours.

Pro Bono Hours

The number of pro bono hours you earn may vary depending on your availability, how many cases go to a hearing each day, and how long hearings last. You will likely earn around 20 hours if you go to court every other week, or 40 hours if you go every week. You can count training, debrief meetings, and actual court observation time as pro bono hours; you cannot count travel time.

Contact and More Info

Email Professor Stephanie Dorenbosch at sad336@drexel.edu with any questions. Students must attend training if they want to participate in the project this semester. Students who haven’t emailed Professor Dorenbosch or West individually are still welcome to attend the training. 

If you are accepted in this project, please be sure to submit a signed pro bono project registration form to Rashida West at rtw27@drexel.edu. Signed timesheets and evaluations should be submitted at the end of the semester or when finished volunteering.

01.20

Graduation 2026

Please apply for your degree or submit the Walkthrough form by January 31, 2026.

This year’s Commencement Ceremony will take place Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11 a.m, at the Kimmel Center.

  • If you will be completing your requirements this Spring, please apply for graduation via DrexelOne. You will also choose an attendance response for the ceremony through that application.
    • If you need to change your name or add or remove a concentration, please do so BEFORE APPLYING.
  • If you are not completing your requirements but would like to “walk” in the 2026 ceremony, you may complete a Walkthrough form. JD students must be within 25 credits of completion at the end of the term to be eligible to participate and LLM students within 7 credits of completion.

Please apply for your degree or submit the Walkthrough form by January 31, 2026.

Ticket and regalia information will be sent later in the Spring. We cannot provide ticket information until we know the number of students participating, so please submit your graduation application or Walkthrough form by the deadline!

01.13

Holiday Tips from MAX

 Join MAX webinars for hot topics like real estate, auto purchasing, student loan policy changes, and taxes. Every MAX session you attend earns you another scholarship entry and boosts your chances to snag a MAX scholarship – the next drawing is February 1!

Holiday break = the perfect time to level up your financial game! Join MAX webinars for hot topics like real estate, auto purchasing, student loan policy changes, and taxes. Every MAX session you attend earns you another scholarship entry and boosts your chances to snag a MAX scholarship – the next drawing is February 1! Check out the full MAX calendar to register for sessions and set yourself up for success in law school and beyond.

Enjoy your well-deserved break and good luck!

12.8

Summer Law Clerk Webinar

 On behalf of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Legal & Compliance Group, we are pleased to invite you to attend an informational webinar about our 2026 Summer Law Clerk Program for 1Ls.

On behalf of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Legal & Compliance Group, we are pleased to invite you to attend an informational webinar about our 2026 Summer Law Clerk Program for 1Ls.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM ET

Zoom Link:
https://newyorkfed-org.zoomgov.com/j/1603468671
(The link requires completing a brief registration form and will remain active while the webinar is live.)

About the Program

Each summer, the New York Fed employs a number of first-year law students as part of a 10-week program that typically begins in late May. Working within the Legal Function at the New York Fed places law students at the center of the financial world, offering an inside look at how policies, statutes, and regulations apply to the work of the nation’s central bank and to national and international markets and economies.

Webinar Details

The webinar on Thursday, November 20 at 4 PM ET will introduce the Summer Law Clerk Program to prospective applicants. You will hear from program coordinators, Federal Reserve colleagues, and former summer law clerks about:

  • The hiring process
  • Onboarding and assignments
  • Mentoring and professional development

There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the conclusion of the presentation.

Additional Information

The program will be hosted via Zoom and will be recorded. No RSVP is necessary. Please feel free to share this information with anyone interested in a career in public service, financial services, or regulation.

Contact

Questions? Please email any of the following:

11.4

Philadelphia Bar Association – DEI Workers’ Compensation Scholarshipdei-committee

Deadline: November 7, 2025 at 5:00 P.M.

 The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association is seeking applicants for its annual scholarship.

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association is seeking applicants for its annual scholarship.

Scholarship Information

What it is: A scholarship through the DEI Subcommittee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association to assist a deserving student with spring semester tuition.

Amount: The scholarship will be paid directly to the student’s school to help with spring semester tuition. One winner will be selected from a pool of all participating schools (Temple and Drexel for this year).

Funding: Checks are received by the Workers’ Compensation Section and issued directly to the recipient’s school. A subaccount of the section’s account has been set up to manage scholarship funds.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be students at Temple University or Drexel University law schools.
  • Students from any year of law school may apply.

Application Requirements

  • A 1–2 page essay responding to the prompt below.
  • A letter of recommendation from a professor (law school or undergraduate) OR an employer.
  • Do not include resumes or transcripts.

Prompt

Please respond in a 1–2 page essay: How would you use your life experience to enhance or promote the goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion as an attorney in the Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation community?

Selection Process

  • All applications will be judged anonymously by the DEI Subcommittee members.
  • Members will select the top 5 essays that best address the prompt and demonstrate merit based on the recommendation letter.
  • The top 5 applicants will then be reviewed by the Section’s three co-chairs for final judging.
  • The co-chairs will vote on the winner (majority rule). If there is disagreement, the DEI Subcommittee chairs will cast the deciding vote.

Submission

Applications are due no later than November 7, 2025 at 5:00 P.M.

Please forward all applications to Jen Moore. 

For more information about the Bar Association, visit the Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

11.4

DiveIN Fellowship Opportunity for 1L Students

 We are seeking 1L students to join the DiveIN Committee as Fellows. Fellows help amplify student voices, promote DiveIN events, and foster inclusion, belonging, and well-being at Drexel Kline School of Law. The role begins in January 2026, with continued involvement encouraged for the remainder of your law school experience.

We are seeking 1L students to join the DiveIN Committee as Fellows. Fellows help amplify student voices, promote DiveIN events, and foster inclusion, belonging, and well-being at Drexel Kline School of Law. The role begins in January 2026, with continued involvement encouraged for the remainder of your law school experience.

About DiveIN

The Committee works to create a welcoming environment where all students, staff, and faculty feel connected, respected, and supported. Through events and initiatives, DiveIN promotes well-being and strengthens our sense of community.

How to Apply

Submit the following to divein_klinelaw@drexel.edu by Friday, November 7:

  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest describing your motivation and experience with inclusion, belonging, or well-being

Selection Criteria

  • Commitment to DiveIN's mission
  • Experience supporting inclusion and belonging (preferred)
  • Strong organizational and communication skills

Questions? Email divein_klinelaw@drexel.edu.

10.27

UGLaw Hiring: Student Photographer

UGLaw is looking for student photographers! We’re seeking current Drexel students to capture both candid and planned moments at UGLaw events and courses.

UGLaw is looking for student photographers! We’re seeking current Drexel students to capture both candid and planned moments at UGLaw events and courses. Applicants must have their own camera. Interested? Please reply to Kayla Banner to apply or learn more.

09.9

SBA Mentorship Program

 The SBA Mentorship Program connects upper-level students with incoming JD and AJD students to provide guidance during their first year. Sign up as a mentor or mentee to be paired based on your interests, background, and program type.

SBA facilitates a mentorship program that connects upper-level students with incoming traditional and summer start 3-year JD and AJD students to help guide them through their first year. Incoming law students often feel overwhelmed and could benefit from guidance and reassurance from upper-level students who have encountered similar problems and are on similar paths. Incoming students, given their preference, may be connected with upperclassmen based on program type, undergraduate education, affinity groups, and areas of legal interest. This program aims to promote diversity and inclusion by providing students with the means to help one another through the often-difficult law school experience.

Submission Deadline: September 10 at 5:00 PM for this year’s program. Matches will be emailed no later than September 21, 2025.

Sign up to become a mentor: Mentor Sign-Up Form

Sign up to become a mentee: Mentee Sign-Up Form

09.9

Timeline for 2026 Spring Co-op

Plan ahead for the 2026 Spring Co-op! Below is a timeline of key dates and events to help you stay on track, from the launch of the matching process to the start and end of your co-op experience.
Event Date | Time
Launch of Matching Process Mon., Sept. 8, 2025
Student Application Due Mon., Sept. 22, 2025 (Noon)
Co-op Conferences w/ Prof. Parambath Week of October 6, 2025
Week of October 13, 2025
Week of October 20, 2025
Interview Period October 13-November 14, 2025
Match Notification Rolling beginning November 10, 2025
Co-op Begins Mon., January 12, 2026
Co-op Ends Fri., April 24, 2026

09.9

Volunteer Opportunities: Empire Philly Mock Trial 

September 27-28

 Over 325 high school students are coming to Philly for a national mock trial competition! Volunteer as a judge or juror and support these young legal minds—no experience required.

This month, over 325 accomplished high school students from 18 states, D.C., and Ontario will gather in downtown Philadelphia for the Empire Philly National Mock Trial Competition at the Center for Criminal Justice (1301 Filbert Street). The program, run by the nonprofit Empire Mock Trial, provides students with a hands-on experience in litigation and advocacy, and the competition this year features a topical case about a university professor alleging a First Amendment violation.

Students and alumni of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law are invited to get involved as volunteer judges or jurors. No prior advocacy or litigation experience is required—anyone can participate and support these extraordinary students.

Event Details:

Dates: Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28

Report Times: 9:15 AM and 2:30 PM

Duration: Each trial lasts no more than 3 hours

Location: Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert Street, Philadelphia

Why Volunteer?

Engage with a fascinating case on free speech, protests, and university governance.

Serve the community by supporting youth education.

Enjoy catered meals and complimentary hot breakfast/pasta/pizza.

Network with attorneys, judges, and law students from across the region (11 sitting judges already registered!).

Participate in oral arguments and trials where your decisions impact the proceedings.

Attorneys can earn free ethics CLE credits.

How to Register:

Email: judge@empiremocktrial.org

Text: 917-426-3631

Sign up via the Empire Mock Trial website

Questions?

Contact Empire Mock Trial at judge@empiremocktrial.org or 917-426-3631.

09.9

Volunteer Opportunity: Mock Trial Juror

 Primerus is hosting its Trial Skills Academy in Philadelphia, and Drexel Kline students are invited to serve as mock jurors.

Primerus is hosting its Trial Skills Academy in Philadelphia, and Drexel Kline students are invited to serve as mock jurors.

Dates: Thursday, September 12 & Friday, September 13

Locations: Drexel Kline Institute of Trial Advocacy & the Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice (Philadelphia)

What you'll do

  • Observe and participate in simulated trials with practicing attorneys and judges
  • Learn about courtroom procedures and the jury process
  • Gain real-world insight into trial advocacy

Volunteer perks

  • Lunch provided
  • Starbucks gift card
  • Networking with experienced legal professionals

To sign up or ask questions, contact Katie Bundyra, Esq. at KBundyra@primerus.com.

08.25

Apply for Fall Graduation!

 Students who intend to complete all requirements and graduate at the end of the Fall 2025 term should apply for their degree on DrexelOne by September 15th. Under the Academics tab, click “Apply for Graduation” on the right. If you have any changes to make, such as adding or removing a concentration or changing your legal name, please do so prior to applying.

Students who intend to complete all requirements and graduate at the end of the Fall 2025 term should apply for their degree on DrexelOne by September 15th. Under the Academics tab, click “Apply for Graduation” on the right. If you have any changes to make, such as adding or removing a concentration or changing your legal name, please do so prior to applying.

08.18

Judge Drexel Kline Law's Mock Trial Tournament

 Please consider judging Battle of the Experts, the law school mock trial competition hosted by the Drexel Kline Law on Friday, 9/19 through Sunday, 9/21 at the Kline Institute of Trial Advocacy, 1200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19107.

Battle of the Experts - Judge Invitation

Please consider judging Battle of the Experts, the law school mock trial competition hosted by the Drexel Kline Law on Friday, 9/19 through Sunday, 9/21 at the Kline Institute of Trial Advocacy, 1200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19107.

Sign Up to Judge

Round Schedule

  • Round 1: Friday, 9/19, 8:40 am - 12:15 pm
  • Round 2: Friday, 9/19, 1:40 pm - 5:15 pm
  • Round 3: Saturday, 9/21, 8:40 am - 12:15 pm
  • Round 4: Saturday, 9/21, 1:40 pm - 5:15 pm
  • Semi-Final: Sunday, 9/22, 8:40 am - 12:15 pm

Judge Orientation

Judge orientation will be held via Zoom on the evening of Monday, 9/15 at 7 PM. You may attend live or watch a recording of the orientation prior to the tournament.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact me at: pmp45@drexel.edu.

08.18

Reed Smith - Trial Training Program

 Reed Smith's Trial Training Program will take place in the Philadelphia office (Suite 3100, Three Logan Square, 1717 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103) from Monday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 12.

Reed Smith's Trial Training Program will take place in the Philadelphia office (Suite 3100, Three Logan Square, 1717 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103) from Monday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 12. That Friday morning, Reed Smith litigation associates from around the US will test their trial practice skills in half-day mock trials staged in conference rooms throughout the office, where Reed Smith litigation partners will serve as judges. Volunteer witnesses play a crucial role in making these mock trials lifelike, and that's where you come in.

Please volunteer to serve as a witness for a mock trial! These trials are serious business to our participants, but they’re also a lot of fun and will give you a chance to see behind the scenes of a global law firm while meeting and working with some of Reed Smith’s best litigators. If that career path interests you, you’ll also get a preview of what might be on the horizon in your professional future.

What time commitments are involved?

  • Witnesses should plan to spend 30-45 minutes testifying at the mock trial Friday morning, Sept. 12 (specific time to be discussed with your trial team).
  • If you have time, you are welcome (and encouraged!) to stay for other parts of the trial, and to participate in the post-trial feedback lunch with the litigants and judge.
  • In addition, witnesses will meet with their trial team in advance (most likely Wednesday or Thursday afternoon) to review case file materials and plan their testimony.
  • Witnesses are welcome to join us for Friday's pre-trial breakfast (starting at 7:30 a.m.) and for the post-trial de-briefing, which will end by 2 p.m.

Please note that we will need 25-30 volunteer witnesses to fill all roles, so we need your help. Please contact Ken Moir (kmoir@reedsmith.com) to indicate your interest and availability to role-play one of the mock witnesses. We’ll contact you with further details the week of August 25.

08.11

Open spots remain in the Federal Reentry Practicum Program

 This practicum allows students to work on behalf of incarcerated individuals who are nearing the end of their sentence and are preparing to reenter society. The practicum provides numerous opportunities for direct advocacy and in-court experience.

This practicum allows students to work on behalf of incarcerated individuals who are nearing the end of their sentence and are preparing to reenter society. The practicum provides numerous opportunities for direct advocacy and in-court experience.

Other benefits of the practicum include:

  • Flexibility for students to take 1–3 credits per semester
  • Opportunity for in-court experience and direct client advocacy
  • Ability to satisfy the school's pro bono requirement (depending on credit choices)
  • Networking opportunity for anyone interested in criminal law to work alongside federal judges, defenders, AUSAs, and probation officers

Interested students can contact Dean Frankel at rhf24@drexel.edu for more information.

07.14

ADR Applications Open May 21

ADR Team tryout applications open on Wednesday, May 21st and will close on May 27th at 5:00pm. Be on the lookout for an email containing the application and instructions to apply.

ADR Team tryout applications open on Wednesday, May 21st and will close on May 27th at 5:00 p.m. Be on the lookout for an email containing the application and instructions to apply.

If you have any questions about the application, feel free to join our information session hosted on May 21st, or reach out to Ciana Groccia (cjg366@drexel.edu).

05.19

Moot Court Tryouts

 Anonymous ID request for Moot Court Board tryouts is now open until May 16th, 11:59PM. To receive an anonymous ID, please email Ezzy Diaz-Calderon (ed663@drexel.edu) the following information:

Dear Drexel Kline Law Students,

I hope this email finds you well. Anonymous ID request for Moot Court Board tryouts is now open until May 16th, 11:59PM. To receive an anonymous ID, please email Ezzy Diaz-Calderon (ed663@drexel.edu) the following information:

  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone Number
  • Anticipated Graduation Year

The tryout problem opens on May 20th and briefs are due on July 1st by 11:59 PM. To access the problem, there will be a Blackboard page available for those who receive an anonymous ID. The oral argument portion of the tryout will be held during the first week of August.

Please note the following dates for the optional Zoom seminars:

  • June 2nd – Brief Writing Zoom Info Session
  • July 12th – Oral Argument Zoom Info Session

Requesting an anonymous ID does not bind you to trying out, but you cannot try out without one! It's better to be safe and request one than regret not doing so. If you have any questions before or during tryouts, please reach out to only Ezzy. We are excited to see your brief writing and oral advocacy skills.

Good luck!

Best,
Esmeralda Diaz-Calderon

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2025-2026 SBA Executive Board

 The SBA is happy to announce the 2025-2026 Executive Committee! Please join us in congratulating them.

The SBA is happy to announce the 2025-2026 Executive Committee! Please join us in congratulating them.

  • Senta Johnson, President
  • Morgan Dietz, Executive Vice President
  • Allie DePascale, Vice President of Finance
  • Dañiela Wright, Vice President of Student Affairs

Congratulations! We look forward to seeing the incredible things the incoming Board will accomplish next year.

Best,
Sam

Samuel L. Marranca

04.21

Apply for the ABA Legal Education Police Practices Consortium 2025-2026 Fellowship Program

 Are you a student looking to conduct practical research, expand your writing and presentation skills, and collaborate with others on a national level? Do you want to make a difference in the public safety of your community? Are you passionate about seeing the practical effect of your work as part of a movement?

Are you a student looking to conduct practical research, expand your writing and presentation skills, and collaborate with others on a national level? Do you want to make a difference in the public safety of your community? Are you passionate about seeing the practical effect of your work as part of a movement?

Apply for the ABA Legal Education Police Practices Consortium 2025-2026 Fellowship Program!

The Consortium serves to advance the national effort to address legal issues in policing and public safety, including police conduct, police oversight, and the evolving nature of police work. Accepted fellows from member law schools across the country will collaborate and complete research related to policing in their community and nationally. Kline School of Law is a member of the consortium.

Benefits of the Fellowship:

  • Opportunity to present research at the national policing conference in June 2025 in South Carolina.
  • Support from the ABA Fellowship team including supervisory meetings and feedback on research and writing.
  • Building professional relationships on a national level.

To learn more, visit the Consortium’s website here.

Please complete required documents and submit them to abaleppc@gmail.com.

Applications will be accepted until April 10, 2025. The Fellowship will begin in early May 2025. For more information, please visit the Consortium’s website or contact us at abaleppc@gmail.com.

Resources

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2025 Patent Law Interview Program

 The Loyola Patent Law Interview Program is a two-day interview program held each year that brings together patent law employers and law students from across the country to interview for summer associate positions and post-graduate employment.

Dear 1L/2L Students with an interest in IP, IP Concentrators and IP Law Society Leaders,

The 2025 Patent Law Interview Program will be held virtually and take place on Thursday & Friday, June 5 and 6, 2025.

The Loyola Patent Law Interview Program is a two-day interview program held each year that brings together patent law employers and law students from across the country to interview for summer associate positions and post-graduate employment.

Most participating employers are seeking patent bar eligible students. Students with undergraduate or graduate degrees in engineering or a technical science should consider registering for the program. For more information on eligibility for the patent bar, please refer to the General Requirements Bulletin from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Each year over 1,000 law students register for the program, submit their application materials, and apply for interviews with the nation-wide employers that interest them. The program is entirely employer selected - which means that participating employers review the materials submitted to them and choose the law students they are interested in interviewing at the program. Roughly half of the students registered for the program are selected for interviews each year.

More information can be found here, including a list of last year’s participating employers.

Eligibility

Only law students are eligible to participate in the Patent Law Interview Program. Law graduates and practicing attorneys are not eligible to participate:

  • JD students graduating in May 2026 (Rising 3Ls)
  • JD students graduating in May 2027 (Rising 2Ls)
  • JD students graduating in December 2025 (Rising 3Ls)
  • JD students graduating in December 2026 (Rising 2Ls)

Registration by April 15, 2025 is required. Please email Amanda Young if you are interested in participating. CSO will coordinate registration and payment for eligible Drexel students.

CSO advisors are here to help! Please reach out with any questions.

03.31

SBA Elections for the 2025-2026 Academic Year

 It’s time for the SBA elections! If you’re passionate about making a difference at Kline School of Law, now’s your chance to get involved and represent your peers.

It’s time for the SBA elections! If you’re passionate about making a difference at Kline School of Law, now’s your chance to get involved and represent your peers.

ABOUT THE SBA:

The Student Bar Association (SBA) acts as the bridge between law students, faculty, and administration. By being a member, you’ll be involved in:

  • Organizing signature events like Cocktails for a Cause, the Dean’s Cup, and Barristers’ Ball
  • Co-facilitating Anti-Racism Conversations with the Dean of Diversity and Inclusion
  • Collaborating with the Career Strategies Office (CSO) to boost public law programming
  • Supporting the Public Interest Experience (PIE) Committee’s fundraising efforts
  • Connecting with the ABA, PBA, and the Philadelphia Bar Association for updates on bar activities and exams
  • Leading and supporting student organizations

ELECTION SCHEDULE:

Rising 2L Representative Elections (For Current 1Ls)

  • Friday, March 21st (by 11:59 PM): Submit your Candidate Form, including your poster and statement. Link here
  • Friday, March 28th (1:30 PM, via Zoom): Candidate Speeches Join Zoom here
  • Monday, March 31st – Friday, April 4th (by 5:00 PM): Voting Period
  • Saturday, April 5th: Announcement of Winners

Rising 3L Representative Elections (For Current 2Ls, AJD Class of 2026, Global JD Class of 2026)

  • Friday, March 28th (by 11:59 PM): Submit your Candidate Form, including your poster and statement. Link here
  • Friday, April 4th (1:30 PM, via Zoom): Candidate Speeches Join Zoom here
  • Monday, April 7th – Friday, April 11th (by 5:00 PM): Voting Period
  • Saturday, April 12th: Announcement of Winners

Note:

  • Each class will elect six (6) representatives.
  • The Accelerated Program will elect two (2) representatives.
  • The Global Program will elect two (2) representatives.
  • Speeches will be recorded via Zoom and shared with the class for viewing before voting.

Executive Board Elections

  • Monday, April 14th (by 11:59 PM): Submit your Executive Board Candidate Form, including your statement. (You can only run for the Executive Board if you've been elected as a class representative first.) Link here
  • Wednesday, April 16th (6:00 PM, via Zoom): Candidate Speeches Join Zoom here
  • Wednesday, April 16th (6:00 PM, via Zoom): Live Voting & Announcement during the final SBA General Body Meeting.

Why Run for SBA?

We encourage all students to get involved, no matter your current class status or modality. This is your opportunity to help shape your law school experience and make your voice heard!

Find the election packet, including all the requirements, rules, and examples of posters, speeches, and statements, in the Google Drive link below:

Google Drive Link

Get involved, make an impact, and represent your fellow students!

03.10

Support Barrister’s Ball: Buy & Sell Double Good Popcorn

 Help us raise money for the Barrister’s Ball by participating in our Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser! We keep 50% of all sales, and all orders are shipped directly to the buyer—easy and contactless!

Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

Help us raise money for the Barrister’s Ball by participating in our Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser! We keep 50% of all sales, and all orders are shipped directly to the buyer—easy and contactless!

Here’s How You Can Help:

  • BUY delicious popcorn for yourself and your family.
  • SELL to friends, family, coworkers—share the link and encourage them to order!

Pricing:

  • Signature Bags (5 cups) start at $11
  • Curated Collections start at $31

Fundraiser Dates:

  • Starts: NOW
  • Ends: Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM

How to Order and Sell:

Click the link to order for yourself, and share it with others to start selling:

Order Now

Let’s make this fundraiser a success! We’ve got 72 hours—so buy, sell, and help us raise money for the Barrister’s Ball!

03.10

Become a Course Assistant for the Undergraduate Law program!

 Kline’s innovative Undergraduate Law program (aka UGLaw) offers a major and minor in Law. We seek to hire two JD students to assist our terrific undergrads with understanding and applying the new legal terms, concepts, and doctrines they will be encountering in their courses.

Kline’s innovative Undergraduate Law program (aka UGLaw) offers a major and minor in Law. We seek to hire two JD students to assist our terrific undergrads with understanding and applying the new legal terms, concepts, and doctrines they will be encountering in their courses.

Applications are due by midnight, Wednesday, March 19th.

Apply

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Clinic Applications Now Open for the 2025-26 Academic Year

 The Clinic Application Process is now open for the upcoming academic year. Please consider applying to any of our six clinics, all of which are centered around giving students “first chair” responsibility in their case matters. The application period will remain open until Wednesday, March 26 at 12 pm. The Clinic Application Process is now open for the upcoming academic year. Please consider applying to any of our six clinics, all of which are centered around giving students “first chair” responsibility in their case matters. The application period will remain open until Wednesday, March 26 at 12 pm.

To apply, visit the Clinics page and click on “Clinic Application Form.” When you apply, you will need to submit your resume, your unofficial transcript (from Symplicity) and a writing sample. You can upload all three on the application form.

To read more detailed descriptions of each clinic, please click on the “Clinic Requirements & Descriptions” button on the Clinic webpage.

Please feel free to reach out to Dean Frankel (rhf24@drexel.edu) with any questions!

03.10

Important Information About Applying for a Fall 2025 Co-op

 Students can now apply for the Fall 2025 Co-op Matching Process, administered via Microsoft Teams. Be sure to join the Kline Co-op | Students Team, review all instructions, and submit your application by March 24, 2025, to secure your placement.

Co-op Matching Process Administered on Microsoft Teams

The matching process is administered on Microsoft Teams. To join Kline Co-op | Students Team, visit https://teams.microsoft.com/ and sign in using your Drexel credentials. Click on the Toggle “Create or Join a Team” and enter code lkcmpe6 to join.

Once in the Team, you will see my welcome message on the General Tab landing page. Please go through the entire site to familiarize yourself with all content and posted instructions before you submit your application.

Please note that even students creating their co-op placement must formally apply for a co-op by following the instructions here and on Teams.

Co-op Program Update

Faculty recently voted to approve paid co-ops. This means that students can now receive pay and course credits for co-op work. We have notified our co-op partners about this program update. While the policy does not require partners to offer pay, we anticipate that some of them will start offering paid co-ops. Paid positions, if any, are indicated as such on Teams. Positions not specifically indicated as paid are unpaid.

We are in the process of updating our internal systems to reflect this program update and expect that it will take some time for all the positions to populate the Teams page. While the positions are gradually populating on Teams, you may wish to answer Question #15 in the application that asks you to rank positions with “will discuss with Professor Parambath during co-op conference.” During our one-on-one co-op conference, we can explore positions that best fit your academic goals and can generate a rank list accordingly.

Timeline for 2025 Fall Co-op Matching Process

Event Date | Time
Launch of Matching Process Mon, March 10, 2025
Student Application Due No later than Mon., March 24, 2025 (Noon)
Co-op Conferences w/ Prof. Parambath Week of March 24, 2025
Week of March 31, 2025
Interview Period Beginning April 1, 2025
Match Notification Rolling beginning April 28, 2025
Co-op Begins Mon., August 25, 2025
Co-op Ends Fri., December 5, 2025

Co-op Conference

The matching process includes a co-op conference and provides an opportunity for you to express your interests and goals and ask any questions you might have about the application and interview processes. Once I review your application, I will be in touch to schedule the conference. This way, I will have the opportunity to review your application materials before our meeting.

Your Action Items to Apply for Co-op

  • Obtain an updated unofficial transcript from Symplicity or by emailing lawstuaf@drexel.edu. Your transcript should include your Fall 2024 semester grades.
  • Update your resume and polish your writing sample.
  • Submit your co-op application on Teams.
  • Attend a co-op conference. I will reach out to schedule a conference after I review your application.
  • Attend a co-op interview. Donna Duggan will notify you of interview requests.

If you have any questions about any of the information in this message, please don’t hesitate to contact me at cell 610-717-6401 or reena.e.parambath@drexel.edu.

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1L Advising Sessions and Fair (Required)

March 11 & March 24

 Students who will be self-registering for the first time (Traditional 1Ls and Early Start students) must attend two advising sessions. In the March 11th session, we will cover the various curricular, co-curricular, and experiential opportunities students can pursue. The representatives for these opportunities will then be available in the 3rd Floor Gallery for an optional advising fair.

Tuesday, March 11th at 12:15 PM, Room 240 and 340 – students may attend in either room
Monday, March 24th at 12:15 PM, Room 240 and 340 – students may attend in either room

Students who will be self-registering for the first time (Traditional 1Ls and Early Start students) must attend two advising sessions. In the March 11th session, we will cover the various curricular, co-curricular, and experiential opportunities students can pursue. The representatives for these opportunities will then be available in the 3rd Floor Gallery for an optional advising fair.

In a second required session on Monday, March 24th, we will be covering graduation requirements in more detail and how to plan for and register for courses.

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