Weekly student enewsletter from USD School of Law • Volume 2, Number 19• January 28 2013

Important Deadlines

Mon. Jan. 28:  Last day to receive 100% tuition refund. Last day to register for classes.

Upcoming Events
Monday, January 28 – Friday, February 8

Monday, January 28

Student Bar Association (SBA): Meeting

12:00-12:50 p.m.; Warren Hall Room 131.
Join us for our first SBA meeting of the semester. Meetings are held every other Monday and any USD law student may attend. Be sure to also check out the SBA TWEN page for the latest news. Contact: SBA President Josh Poulsen.

Center for Corporate & Securities Law (CCSL): A Conversation with Preet Bharara

1:00-2:15 p.m.; Manchester Conference Center Auditorium.
Preet Bharara, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and one of Time Magazine's World's 100 Most Influential People, will present to law and business students. He will discuss prosecutions under President Obama's Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force, the broadest coalition of law enforcement, investigatory and regulatory agencies ever assembled to combat fraud. Admission is free, but registration is required. Visit the event website for information and to register. Contact: Program Manager, Law School Events Tara Murphy.

Tuesday, January 29

Office for JD Student Affairs: Spring 1L Check-In

12:00-12:50 p.m.; Warren Hall Room 131.
Want to learn more about first semester grades? Looking for additional law school resources? Still adjusting to law school life? Come to a discussion with your classmates, Director of Academic Success Kiyana Kiel, and someone from USD Student Wellness to check-in and see how you're doing. Lunch from Panera provided. Contact: Assistant Director for JD Student Affairs Irene Condella.

Wednesday, January 30

Advocates for Children & Education (ACE): Spring Meeting

12:00-12:50 p.m.; Warren Hall Room 2A.
Don't miss this meeting. Come enjoy free lunch and learn about our new and exciting volunteer opportunities that you can be involved in. Contact: ACE Publicity Chair Holly McCord.

Career Services: Navy JAG Application Seminar

4:30-5:20 p.m.; Warren Hall Room 3C.
Listen to Lt. Jason Masterson discuss the application process for the Navy JAG Corps Summer Internship Program and ways to make yourself a competitive candidate. The application deadline is February 1, and you do not want to miss this program. As a Navy JAG Corps volunteer, you will be assigned to a legal command/staff and gain experience in traditional Navy JAG Corps practice areas such as military justice (criminal prosecution and defense) and legal assistance (providing general legal advice to sailors and their families). Contact: Career Services.

YogaLaw Society: Free Yoga

5:30-6:30 p.m.; Warren Hall Room 315.
Join us for our first yoga class of the spring semester. A fellow law student and certified yoga instructor will lead an hour-long power vinyasa flow. All law students are welcome. This is a safe space to explore yoga. "Like" the USD YogaLaw Society on Facebook to get weekly updates. Contact: YogaLaw Society President Kendra Lavelle.

Thursday, January 31

University Ministry: All Faith Service

12:15-1:15 p.m.; Shiley Theatre.
Join us for the twentieth annual All Faith Service. This year's theme is Care of Creation. This service bring together in prayer the leaders of faith communities, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends. All are welcome. Contact: Office for Mission & Ministry.

Friday, February 1

YogaLaw Society: Free Yoga

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Warren Hall Room 3C.
A fellow law student and certified yoga instructor will lead an hour-long power vinyasa flow. All law students are welcome. This is a safe space to explore yoga. "Like" the USD YogaLaw Society on Facebook to get weekly updates. Contact: YogaLaw Society President Kendra Lavelle.

Saturday, February 2

Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA): Mock Interview and Resume Review

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Warren Hall The Writs.
Attention 1Ls and 2Ls: Brush up on your interviewing skills and receive helpful feedback on your resumes in time for Public Interest Career Day. Interviews and critiques will be conducted by attorneys responsible for recruiting at their own firms. Email APALSA to sign up for a time slot. Contact: APALSA Public Relations Chair April Hwang.

Monday, February 4

Student Bar Association (SBA): Budget Committee Meeting

12:00-12:50 p.m.; Warren Hall Room 133.
Registered student organizations can request funding from SBA. To request funding, follow the steps laid out on the SBA Budget Committee TWEN page and sign up to present your request to the Budget Committee for discretionary funding. Contact: SBA Treasurer Michelle Silva.

Black Law Students Association (BLSA): General Membership Meeting

12:00-12:50 p.m.; Warren Hall Room 2A.
Lunch will be provided. We will discuss our upcoming Judicial Panel, the national BLSA conference and competitions, volunteer opportunities, and other events for the semester. Contact: BLSA President Chantal McCoy.

Diversity Committee (DivCom): General Meeting

12:00-12:50 p.m.; Warren Hall Room 3B.
Join us for our first general meeting of the spring semester. We will discuss upcoming events and how you can get involved. Contact: DivCom Co-Chair Sam Ceballos.

Tuesday, February 5

No events submitted.

Wednesday, February 6

Academic Success Program: Synergy—Effective Briefing and Note-Taking

12:00-12:50 p.m. and 4:30-5:20 p.m.; Location TBA.
Learn the method to the note taking and case briefing madness. This workshop provides helpful pointers for taking excellent notes and introduces two forms of case briefing. Most importantly, it teaches how to effective coalesce notes and case briefs. Contact: Director of Academic Success Kiyana Kiel.

Career Services and Office of Development and Alumni Relations: Tactics for Public Interest Career Day and Careers in the Law

4:00-4:50 p.m.; Warren Hall Room 3C.
Learn how to make the most of your interviews and/or table talk at Public Interest Career Day and Careers in the Law. This interactive presentation will cover any and all of your questions about these two events. Topics include networking tips, table talk, what to bring, when to arrive, and how to respond to employment offers. Our attorney panel includes Kirstin Rizzo, '06, from the Rizzo Law Firm and Ashley Hirano, '09, from Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP. Contact: Career Services.

Office of Development and Alumni Relations: Careers in the Law

5:30-7:30 p.m.; Warren Hall Second Floor Foyer.
Please join us for our 31st Annual Careers in the Law, the law school's largest and most important alumni and student reception. More than 20 practice areas will be represented by accomplished USD law alumni. Hosted hors d'oeuvres and drinks. This event is free for students, but registration is required. Register today and visit the event website for more information. Contact: Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

Thursday, February 7

No events submitted.

Friday, February 8

YogaLaw Society: Free Yoga

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Warren Hall Room 3C.
A fellow law student and certified yoga instructor will lead an hour-long power vinyasa flow. All law students are welcome. This is a safe space to explore yoga. "Like" the USD YogaLaw Society on Facebook to get weekly updates. Contact: YogaLaw Society President Kendra Lavelle.

Announcements

Financial Aid Office: Available Outside Scholarships

Throughout the year, the Financial Aid Office receives announcements from the legal community with scholarship opportunities. Check out the Outside Scholarships webpage for a listing of these scholarships. Example of scholarships available include: USD Alumni & Class Legacy Scholarships, National Italian American Foundation Scholarship, and ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship. Many of the scholarship deadlines are coming up, so apply now.

Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (VICAM): 6th Annual Michael Thorsnes International Arbitration Competition

February 16-17; Warren Hall.

USD will host nearly 20 teams from law schools across the U.S. and abroad. The tournament serves as an opportunity for these teams to hone their skills in preparation for the William C. Vis International Arbitration Moot competitions in Vienna and Hong Kong. Teams will present an oral argument on an international contract dispute. VICAM is looking for 1Ls and 2Ls to volunteer to keep time during the rounds and act as runners to help the tournament run smoothly. This is a great opportunity to get exposure to oral argument as you prepare for your Legal Writing & Research oral arguments. If you are interested in volunteering, please email the USD VICAM team with your name and preferred shift (Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning).

Financial Aid Office: FAFSA Application

Attention all non-graduating students: The FAFSA application for the 2013-14 academic year is now available. The priority filing deadline is March 2, 2013. If you plan on applying for student loans and/or work study, be sure to not miss the deadline. The FAFSA application is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Please contact the Financial Aid Office at (619) 260-4570 or stop by Warren Hall Room 203.

Mindfulness Law Student Group: Seeking Members

The practice of being engaged in and aware of the present moment has been shown to be effective in reducing stress and anxiety. This new law student group is seeking a co-leader and members to meet for guided, silent meditations and other activities. Please email Robin Fraser if you are interested in bringing the practice of mindfulness to campus or learning more about it.

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