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THE GRAPEVINE
Week 5 – September 11, 2017
September
Welcome
The Grapevine is your weekly newsletter published by the SBA for law students. The
Grapevine features a weekly calendar of events as well as news from the SBA, and
announcements from various on campus clubs.
Submissions
The Grapevine is produced by your SBA Secretary. Submissions must be e-mailed to Kelly
Watkins at [email protected] by Friday at 5:00 PM to be included in the following weeks
newsletter.
Your 2017 SBA Board Members
Christian Girgis & Kris Octabiano Presidents
Mikaela Burkhardt Vice President of Full Time Students
Kevin Lee & Sarah Swaty Vice Presidents of Part Time Students
Karin Hjorth
Vice President of External Affairs
Justin Jimenez Community Service Chair
David Williams & Sean Phillips
Directors of Internal Communications
Ariel Keller & Chase Carlile Treasurers
Kelly Watkins
Secretary
Special AnnouncementsSpecial Announcements Special AnnouncementSpecial AnnouncementSpecial Announcement
Upper Division Studentsntsnts – Special AnnouncementSpecial AnnouncementSpecial Announcement
–– Taking the November MPRE? Registration Deadline is Thursday, September 14
*Need study materials?* Come by the ASP Resource Room in Bannan 230-H Come by the ASP Resource Room in Bannan 230
Election Announcement
Attention 1L's: There is a tiebreaker election for the second 1L SBA Class Representative position that will take
place from Tuesday 9/12 at 10:00 am through Friday 9/15 at 10am. The two candidates running for the position are:
Pedro Naveiras and Caitlin Mitchell. Every vote counts, so please vote!
As a reminder, the election takes place on eCampus. Thank you for your participation! As a reminder, the election takes place on eCampus.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12:00 PM - Bar Exam Information & Planning Session @ B 142 12:00 PM - High Technology Law Information Session @ B 127
12:00 PM - Women & Law General Meeting @ B 127 5:00 PM - Women & Law General Meeting @ B 127
12:00 PM –Hot Topic Speaker Series @ B 135 12:00 PM – Cannabis Law Society Introduction Meeting @ B333 12:00 PM – Health Law Society Puppy Party @ Lawn behind Vending Machines (Near Bannan) 12:30 PM - Student Town Hall w/ Dean Kloppenberg @ B127
12:00 PM –Family Law Society General Meeting @B238 12:00 PM - Privacy Law Information Session @ B 135 2:00 PM - APALSA Welcome Back BBQ @ Locatelli BBQ Pit
12:00 PM - FYF: How to Make Outlines @ B127
Event Details
Monday,
September 11
Bar Exam Information and Planning Session for 3L’s and 4L’s 12:00 PM| Bannan 142
We will discuss how to choose a bar partner, how to take steps to ensure success in your last semester, technical requirements such as the moral character and MPRE. This meeting will be recorded for those that miss it.
High Technology Law Information Session 12:00 PM| Bannan 127 Information session for students interested in learning more about high tech law at SCU.
Tuesday,
September 12
Women & Law General Meeting 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM | Bannan 127 Come join us to learn how to become a member, more about the Mentor-Mentee Program, how to gain access to the outline bank, and upcoming events.
The Cannabis Law Society: Yearly Introduction Meeting! 12:00 PM| Bannan 333 Come join us to learn more about what we do.
Wednesday,
September 13
Hot Topics Speaker Series 12:00 PM| Bannan 135 Join Alexander Community Law Center for attorneys, alumni, and students for a panel discussion on the intersection of Immigration, Human Trafficking and Worker’s Rights. Also, come learn how to apply Law Center skills to your future job.
Health Law Society Puppy Party 12:00 PM| Grass Lawn behind Vending Machines near Bannan Come hang out with friends and puppies!
Student Town Hall with Dean Kloppenberg 12:30 PM| Bannan 127 All students are encouraged to attend to hear updates about the school and ask the Dean any questions you may have.
Family Law Society General Meeting 12:00 PM| Bannan 238 Join the Family Law Society on Thursday, September 14, at 12 PM in B238 for introductions, a peek at our upcoming events, and pizza! Questions? Email [email protected].
Thursday,
September 14
Privacy Law Information Session 12:00 PM| Bannan 135 Are you interested in privacy Law? Bring your lunch, and join us for an information session to find out more about privacy law, the privacy law certificate, opportunities available to you and how we can help.
APALSA Welcome Back BBQ 2:00 – 5:00 PM| Locatelli BBQ Pit Get to know the board and mingle with other APALSA members over burgers. Vegetarian options are available. A $2 dollar donation is encouraged. Hope to see you there!
Friday,
September 15
FYF: Course Outlines & How To Make Them 12:00 PM| Bannan 127 This workshop covers the purpose of outlining, suggests different textual and visual models for organizing legal material, and provides some concrete steps to get started. Plus, we’ll address
why creating your own outline is the best strategy to making sure you’re learning the material.
Upcoming Events Upcoming EventsJournal of International Law 9 Hole Golfing Tournament
12 PM, Friday September 15, 2017 @ San Jose Municipal Golf Course Email Yemi Akilo @ Email Yemi Akilo @ [email protected]@scu.edu if you have any questions. [email protected]@[email protected]
Purchase your ticket at https://commerce.cashnet.com/LAW9JournalofInternationalLaw.
Hot Topics
Speaker Series at
Noon
Leveraging your hands-on
classes to land a job
after law school
Join Alexander Community Law Center attorneys, alumni and students
for a panel discussion on the Intersection of Immigration, Human Trafficking and
Workers’ Rights. Also, come learn how to apply Law Center
skills to your future job.
Wednesday, September 13, Noon Bannan 135
Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center, a clinical program of Santa Clara Law For more information, visit law.scu.edu/KGACLC or email [email protected]
Margarita P.
Alvarez, Workers’ Rights
Supervising Attorney, KGACLC
Ruth Silver Taube
J.D. ’93 Workers’ Rights
Supervising Attorney, KGACLC
Lynette Parker,
Immigration Supervising
Attorney, KGACLC
Gamaliel Galindo
J.D. ’14 Attorney at Law,
GALINDO & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Sam Kesten
J.D. ’14 Attorney at Law,
Kesten Law - Employment
Lawyers
Jinzy Zhu
3L, KGACLC Workers’ Rights
Student
FRIDAY, SEPT. 15 9-HOLE GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
Enjoy the afternoon with Journal of International Law!
Are you a beginner? No worries! We can pair
you with a seasoned player, and San Jose Municipal Golf Course has rental golf clubs
available (supplies are limited).
Buy your ticket using the link below by Friday, Sept. 1 by 5 p.m.
https://commerce.cashnet.com/LAW9JournalofInternationalLaw
STUDENTS WALKING: $50
St
STUDENTS WITH CART: $65
ATTORNEYS WALKING: $60
A
ATTORNEYS WITH CART: $75
QUESTIONS? EMAIL YEMI AKILO,
SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL GOLF
COURSE
1560 Oakland Road San Jose, CA 95131
Exact tee time will be e-‐mailed, but it will start
around 12 p.m.
VOLUNTEER and Make a Difference! Present legal workshops to community groups under the
supervision of experienced attorneys and enhance your legal presentation skills.
We’ll train you in one of these areas:
Workers' Rights Consumer/Debtor Rights
Tenants' Rights
How it works: Student teams will present one-hour legal educational workshops at civic and cultural organizations serving low-income, immigrant
or elderly populations in Santa Clara County. A minimal time commitment from you (less than 10 hours a
semester) will greatly benefit the community.
Sign-up or learn more: To get involved with the Community Workshops
contact Marisol Durani, [email protected]
Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center a clinical program of Santa Clara Law
law.scu.edu/KGACLC
Welcome 1Ls to Santa Clara Law
Graduating Students
GRADUATING
STUDENTS:
Grad 101 is Wed. Sept. 20, 2017 at
12-1 p.m., 5-6 p.m., and 9-10 p.m.
All sessions will be in Bannan 139. Attend Grad 101 for a quick review of what you need to do to
graduate, Bar requirements, and what to expect as we get
closer to commencement!
Questions? Contact Law Student Services
SAVE THE DATE
Tues. Sept. 26, 2017 JD-MBA & JD-MSIS Information Session
12:00– 1:00 PM & 5:00 – 6:00 PM Bannan 127
Do you have questions about these combined degree programs?
Come to the info session for more information on September 26th!
Questions? Contact Law Student Services at
Student Services Notes September 11, 2017
Sept. 20 Grad 101 Presentations
Sept. 26 JDMBA & JDMSIS Info
Session
Oct. 2 Last day to petition for
2017 or 2018 degree
Oct. 6 Last day to request
an administrative
exam reschedule
Last day to request
language accommo-
dations (US Law
October 6th is the Exam Reschedule Request Deadline….
Please take the time to review your exam dates and times. October 6 is
the LAST day to request a reschedule for an administrative exam conflict.
Ask yourself . . .
- do I have 2 exams on the same day?
- do I have 2 exams back to back – i.e. one at 6 pm and one the next morning
at 9:00 am?
If the answer to any of these questions is YES, then you have a deadline of
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017 to request an Administrative Conflict Reschedule.
You must complete the reschedule request form on-line.
(http://emery.scu.edu/students/student-services/forms/)
Requests received after this date for Administrative Conflicts will not be ap-
proved.
US. Law LL.M. students - 10/6/17 is the last day to request for a language
accommodation during the examination period if applicable. To find the form,
go to http://emery.scu.edu/students/student-services/forms/ then search for
LL.M. in U.S. Law Exam Petition for Language Accommodations.
First Year and Transfer Students! Don’t forget to submit your CA Bar registration forms:
http://admissions.calbar.ca.gov
You have 90 days from the beginning of
your study of law to register!
Important Dates
Parking Warning! Undergraduates start school on
Monday, Sept. 18. Beware,
parking will be crowded. Please plan
accordingly.
Attention Graduating Students: Save the Date! Attend the GRAD 101 session on Sept. 20, 2017 for a quick re-
view of what you need to do to graduate, bar requirements, and what to expect as we get closer to commencement. Sessions will be held at 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. All sessions will be in
Bannan 135. Plan to attend one of the sessions.
Thurs. 9/14/17 is the Multistate Professional
Responsibility Examination (MPRE) Application Receipt Deadline!
See the National Conference of Bar Examiners website for more
information.
Health tip:
You don’t have to be perfect to be
amazing!
Council of Leaders Meetings
9/20/17
10/18/17
11/15/17
1:00—2:00 PM in BH 139
All students welcome!
SAVE THE DATE: JD-MBA & JD-MSIS Info. Session
Sept. 26, 2017
Bannan 127
12:00 to 1:00 PM & 5:00 to 6:00 PM
Do you have questions about these com-
bined degree programs? Come to the
info session for more information on
Sept. 26th.
ELS is currently looking for 1L Representatives:
• Be the at-large voice of 1Ls and gain insight into how the organization works.
• Incredible and fun leadership opportunity.
• Great volunteering opportunity.
• 1Ls considering running for the ELS executive board position next year are especially
encouraged to apply!
ELC is also looking for a Treasurer:
• Be responsible for the ELS budget and chair fundraising events.
• Great opportunity to work closely with other ELS board members.
• Incredible and fun financial experience.
• Law students from all years invited to apply!
Please send a resume and statement of interest that includes relevant experience and why you
want to be involved in ELS to [email protected].
Deadline to apply: Sept. 12, 2017 @ 5pm
GENERAL MEETING
THUR. 9.14.17 @ 12
BANNAN 238
PIZZA PROVIDED!
FAMILY LAWSOCIETY
Fall General Meeting Fall General MeetingGeneral Meeting
and
a talk on a talk on Surviving and Making the Most and
a talk on Surviving and Making the Most Surviving and Making the Most Out of Law School
Surviving and Making the Most Out of Law SchoolOut of Law School
When: Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 12pm Where: B127 *Panda Express Provided ☺
