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LAW CONNECTION   April 15, 2013
 

Faculty News

Professor Jeremy Telman, published On the Conflation of the State Secrets Privilege and the Totten Doctrine, as the lead article in Volume 3 of the American University National Security Law Brief.

Associate Professor David R. Cleveland, has been appointed the faculty advisor for the VU Law International Moot Court Society.

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International Moot Court Tryouts
April 15 + 18
TBD

Moot Court Tryouts
April 16 + 17
5 p.m.
TBD

Professionalism Series - Discussion: Diversity in a Post-Obama Era
April 17
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Wesemann Café

Law Review Symposium & Alumni Events
April 19
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wesemann Hall

Bar Prep Weekend Workshop
April 20 + 21
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Benson Classroom


Student News

Top 5 Jobs
View positions from the Cook County State's Attorney - Juvenile Justice Bureau, IN Department of Child Services, Duke Energy, 3M Company, and Kelly Law Offices ... Read More

3L Pro Bono Plenary Session - April 18th
The purpose of this final session is to discuss the value of engaging in pro bono work as an attorney. Presenters and students will share their experiences. Thursday, April 18, 3:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tabor Classroom - Required Plenary for students graduating in May 2013, if they did not attend the earlier session in the fall of 2012. ... Read More

1L VOLT Milestones
It is not too late for 1Ls to complete all of their VOLT Milestones. You can still schedule mock interviews, prepare application documents and meet with your career advisor before school ends this semester. A significant number of students have completed all of their Milestones. If you need guidance on what milestones you still need to finish, contact any Career Planning staff member. ... Read More

Summer Non-Judicial Extern Orientation
Wednesday, May 1 at 11:00 a.m., in Heritage courtroom with Professor Curt Cichowski. Contact Lisa Cannon at lisa.cannon@valpo.edu with further questions. ... Read More

Externship New Proposal deadline extended to April 26
If you wish to submit a new externship proposal for the Curriculum Committee to consider for Summer or Fall 2013, you MUST do so before April 26. See Lisa Cannon for details or download the form for the employer to complete at http://www.valpo.edu/law/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/9-EEPDF-NewExProposal.pdf ... Read More

Alumni Mentor Program
Attention Students! Sign up for the Alumni Mentor Program! This is an available resource for all students. With over 100 Alumni volunteers signed up to participate, you won't want to miss this opportunity. The program is accessible through Strategy; click here for more details on how to get started! ... Read More

PORTER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION - Evening CLE event April 18th
On Thursday, April 18, 5:30 p.m., at Buffalo Wild Wings located at 212 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, the PCBA Young Lawyers Section will present a 1.0 Hour CLE - The Basics of Your First (or Second) Civil Case and Trial. Benjamin Fryman will be presenting this CLE. The cost to attend this CLE is free to YLS Members and $20.00 for all others. If you are interested in attending this event, you can register online at www.sftlawyers.com/cle or mail in the registration form. ... Read More

Careers in Employee Benefits Law and in Erisa Litigation
Join Us to Learn More About Career Opportunities
May 20 - Networking Reception between 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
American Bar Association
321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
George M. Morris Room ... Read More

Law Review Symposium
Diversity in Legal Education and the Legal Profession
A Symposium Honoring Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard. Friday, April 19, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wesemann Hall ... Read More

American Red Cross Blood Donation
The Valparaiso University Law Running & Fitness Club is hosting their annual Ambulance Chase 5k Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, April 21. The race starts at 2:00 p.m., but racers can sign in as early as 1:00 p.m.
The starting point for the race is in front of the Valparaiso University Fitness Center on Union Street. The price to sign up is $10 for everyone. All proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. If anyone has questions, please contact contact zachary.schmidt@valpo.edu. ... Read More

SAC Banquet
The Student Advocacy Banquet will be held on Thursday, April 25th at Old Town Banquet Center from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. There will be dinner and dancing, as well as speeches in honor of all of our successes this year. New and current members of Trial Advocacy, International Moot Court and Moot Court are invited to attend. Invitations will be sent.

RSVPs due by Monday, April 22nd. *This event is invitation only. ... Read More

Wesemann Café Menu
For the Wesemann Café menu, please click on the following link ... Read More
 

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