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January 18, 2022 — Volume 11, Number 19

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

This week we take time as a nation to remember the incredible work and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As you enjoy your shortened four-day week, we invite you to reflect on Dr. King's work toward justice, and to consider how you can follow his lead in your own life and work. 

Here are some resources to get you started:

• Dean Schapiro's MLK Jr. Message
• Lib Guide for MLK Jr.

Spring '22 COVID Updates

• The University has extended remote instruction through February 4. In-person instruction will commence on Monday, February 7. 
• All students are required to register for COVID-19 testing on campus via a drive-through test in the Main and West garages to be offered Monday through Friday the week of Jan. 31-Feb. 4. Stay tuned for additional information regarding scheduling your test.
• If you need access to a study space for your Zoom classes, you can reserve a room in the LRC or use the 2nd floor reading room.
• Please remember to monitor the Dean’s COVID-19 updates page, where the Dean’s School of Law specific updates are posted, and send any questions to lawstudentaffairs@sandiego.edu.
• We will hold a Law Student Town Hall on Friday, January 21 at 12:00pm. Please submit your questions in advance. The Zoom link for the Town Hall is here.

If you are experiencing any financial emergency circumstances that place in jeopardy your ability to complete your legal education, please review the information at the bottom of Sidebar or the Law Student in Need Fund website.

Important Dates & Deadlines

• Jan. 17: Martin Luther King Holiday (no classes, offices closed)
• Jan 21: Law Student Town Hall (submit questions here; join via Zoom)
• Jan 24: Last day to enroll in classes and drop a class without a "W"; last day to receive 100% tuition refund

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, January 18

	Student Bar Association (SBA) General Meeting Tuesday, January 18, 2022 // 12 p.m. Virtual The SBA General Meetings are typically held every other Tuesday, they are virtual for the time being, join here: 238 792 8322 For informatio…Read More
	The New Lawyer Division of the San Diego County Bar Association: Pro Tips for Law Students: Internships Tuesday, January 18, 2022 // 5:30 p.m. Virtual New Lawyer Division members will provide law students from USD, TJSL, and CWSL with general tips for success in securing internships. Studen…Read More

Wednesday, January 19

	Westlaw Motion Research Training Wednesday, January 19, 2022 // 9 a.m. Virtual Attend this 30 minute Westlaw training to learn how to quickly find relevant case law and statutes for your motion research assignment! Two …Read More
	APALSA: Leaders in the Law Wednesday, January 19, 2022 // 12 p.m. Virtual Come join APALSA's remote panel consisting of: Steve Chu, Assistant United States Attorney at the US Attorney's Office, Shireen Matthews, Pa…Read More

Thursday, January 20

Sport & Entertainment Law Society (SELS): The Legalities of the Influencer with Frank Poe Thursday, January 20, 2022 // 12 p.m. Virtual Join SELS as we discuss the legal implications of being a social media influencer with prominent influencer and celebrity dealmaker, Frank P…Read More

Friday, January 21

Law Student Town Hall Friday, January 21, 2022 // 12 p.m. Virtual (Invitation with Zoom meeting information sent to USD email address) Join Dean Schapiro for a Law Student Town Hall. Please submit your questions in advance using this form. The Zoom meeting link was sent by …Read More

Saturday, January 22

2022 Community Defenders Seminar: What’s Race Got to Do with It? If You Can’t Talk About It, It’s Already Out of Control Saturday, January 22, 2022 // 9 a.m. Virtual on Zoom The USD School of Law & Community Defenders, Inc. presents: What’s Race Got to Do with It? If You Can’t Talk About It,…Read More

Tuesday, January 25

	AccessLex: What You Need to Know About the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) Tuesday, January 25, 2022 // 12 p.m. Virtual The overwhelming majority of jurisdictions have adopted the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE). This session will cover each component of the UBE, inclu…Read More
	Student Bar Association: Budget Meeting Tuesday, January 25, 2022 // 12 p.m. Virtual Registered student organizations can request funding from SBA. To request funding, fill out and submit a Budget Request Form, available on t…Read More
	Tax Law Speaker Series Featuring Orly Mazur (SMU) Tuesday, January 25, 2022 // 12 p.m. Zoom (registration required to receive link) Orly Mazur Associate Professor of Law, SMU Dedman School of Law Biography Professor Mazur teaches and writes in the area of tax law. Her …Read More

Wednesday, January 26

AccessLex: Funding Your Bar Exam Experience Wednesday, January 26, 2022 // 12 p.m. Virtual Costs associated with sitting for the bar can add up, especially when you aren’t working yet. This session will help you estimate your…Read More

Thursday, January 27

Employment and Labor Law Society: The State of Employment Law Thursday, January 27, 2022 // 12 p.m. Virtual Join EALLS for a lunchtime discussion. The California Employment Lawyers Association(CELA) will discuss current trends in employment law and…Read More

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Announcements

Welcome Mariam to the ASBP Team!

Join us in welcoming Mariam Saleh as Assistant Director for Academic Success and Bar Programs. A graduate of USD School of Law in 2019, Mariam brings rich experience to our school. Read more about Mariam here.

Law Student Town Hall, January 21 at 12:00pm

We will hold a Law Student Town Hall on Friday, January 21 at 12:00pm via Zoom. This is a chance for you to raise questions and concerns and to engage in a dialogue with Dean Schapiro and other administrators. Please submit your questions in advance. 

Volunteers Needed for the 2022 ABA Law Student Division Regional Client Counseling Competition

The USD Client Advocacy Team will be virtually hosting the ABA Law Student Division Regional Client Counseling Competition on February 11th and 12th. Competitors from 9 different law schools across the country will be competing in this virtual competition, where the competitors are tasked with conducting several 45-minute interviews of prospective clients consulting the competitors for issues involving civil rights. Resultantly, the USD Client Advocacy Team is seeking USD law students (1L - 4L) who are interested and willing to play a client for the competition during one of the three available times below:

(1) Friday, February 11, 2022, from 8am - 11am
(2) Friday, February 11, 2022, from 1pm - 4 pm
(3) Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 8am - 12pm

If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, then please send an email to Kyle Rudolph at krudolph@sandiego.edu with which time(s) you are available and/or questions that you have. More information will be made available after signing up to volunteer.

Thank you in advance for your support!

USD Legal Clinics: Openings for Spring 2022

Do an internship right here on campus. Join our on-site law office and gain skills working with actual clients on real legal cases. This is an experience that can boost your resume and prepare you for legal practice. We have a few spots remaining for the Spring 2022 semester in the following direct client service clinics: Civil, Education and Disability, State Income Tax (CA), and State Sales & Use Tax (CA). Apply online today. Please contact Legal Clinics Administrative Director Eric Austin at ericaustin-11@sandiego.edu or (619) 260-7640 with any questions about registration. Visit the Legal Clinics web page for more information about our clinic offerings.

Helix Bar Review 2L FREE Giveaway and 1L Mini-Outlines

Helix Bar Review by AccessLex is now offering 2L students the opportunity to win one of 1000 free July 2023 bar prep courses — reducing the stress and financial burden that bar prep can bring. Any current 2L student who takes the Helix Sneak Peek and completes just 10% of the content is automatically entered. 500 winners will be selected on each of two drawing dates — February 1 and April 1, 2022.

Free Helix 1L Mini-Outlines are now available! Covering frequently-tested topics in the following UBE subjects — Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Real Property and Torts — they’re perfect for reference or quick study.

Student Writing Competitions

Looking for a way to get published? Maybe earn some extra cash? Then consider entering a writing competition. Visit the Writing Competitions web page for current opportunities. There are a variety of topics that you can write an essay on. Current opportunities include the The American Kennel Club (AKC) Companion Animal Law Writing Contest and Marshall M. Schulman Criminal Law Student Writing Competition. Deadlines vary and new competitions are posted periodically, so check them out today!

Spring 2022 Off Campus Federal Work Study Application is Available

Students employed in unpaid, non-profit 501(c)(3) or government agency positions this fall can apply for funding through the Federal Work Study (FWS) program.

Students must submit the 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the studentaid.gov website and request FWS on their FAFSAs. They will also need to submit the Off Campus Federal Work Study Application. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (619)260-4570 or lawaid@sandiego.edu.

Students with Food or Clothing Needs

Please visit the USD Food Pantry and Torero Closet website for additional information including the short registration form.

Law Student in Need Fund

Through the generosity of donors, the School of Law has established the Law Student in Need Fund to provide direct support for law students who are facing emergency circumstances that place in jeopardy their ability to complete their legal education. Please visit the Law Student in Need Fund website for the funding guidelines and a link to the application. 

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