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October 11, 2021 — Volume 11, Number 8
COVID-19 Mitigation at the Law School
Please read this important guidance on COVID-19 mitigation at the law school, including a flowchart to guide your actions in the event of a close contact exposure. This brief explainer video from Law Student Affairs provides a helpful overview.
Important Deadlines
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Upcoming Events
Monday, October 11
Oct
11
Live Well @ USD Law: Gratitude Board Monday, October 11, 2021
Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer What are you grateful for? Help us build the USD Law Gratitude Board by filling out a post-it note with something you are grateful for. In p…Read More |
Oct
11
Student Health Center: Free Flu Shots (for students) Monday, October 11, 2021 // 10 a.m.
Colachis Plaza Stop by Colachis Plaza for a flu shot (no cost for USD students; $20 for USD employees). Get vaccinated against the flu this season-it's the…Read More |
Oct
11
Live Well @ USD Law: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training Monday, October 11, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 2A Join the Office for Law Student Affairs and USD Student Wellness in honoring the American Bar Association (ABA) Law Student Division’s…Read More |
Oct
11
Lexis: Moral Character App & MPRE Resources on Lexis+ Monday, October 11, 2021 // 12:15 p.m.
Virtual Alleviate your MPRE anxiety and get a leg up on your Moral Character Application! This training will cover must-have tips regarding MPRE pre…Read More |
Tuesday, October 12
Oct
12
Student Bar Association (SBA) General Meeting Tuesday, October 12, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 3A The SBA General Meetings are typically held every other Tuesday in Warren Hall Room 3A and any USD law student may attend. For information r…Read More |
Oct
12
USD Legal Clinics: Spring 2022 Information Session Tuesday, October 12, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Virtual 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 …Read More |
Oct
12
APIDA Social Hour Tuesday, October 12, 2021 // 4 p.m.
Degheri Alumni Center, Room 120 Join us for an Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) Social Hour. This is an opportunity to meet other APIDA law and graduate s…Read More |
Wednesday, October 13
Oct
13
AccessLex Institute: The Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) Wednesday, October 13, 2021 // 9 a.m.
Virtual Learn about the subject matter eligible for testing on the MPRE, along with important logistical information — when to sit for the&nbs…Read More |
Oct
13
Animal Legal Defense Fund (ADLF USD): Dogs and Doughnuts-First General Meeting Wednesday, October 13, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 2A Come and get to know ALDF USD. Learn about careers in animal law, pro bono work, and volunteer opportunities.PLUS...Nationally recognized ci…Read More |
Oct
13
Live Well @ USD Law: May Good Things Grow Wednesday, October 13, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room Back Patio If you haven’t noticed, the Law Student Affairs office is slowly turning into a jungle, so this event is right up our alley! During ou…Read More |
Oct
13
Middle Eastern Law Students Association (MELSA): Friends & Falafel Wednesday, October 13, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom MELSA's first general body meeting of the year: Friends & Falafel. Come to meet the board, where we will discuss upcoming events for the…Read More |
Thursday, October 14
Oct
14
Criminal Law Society (CLS): In Re Humphrey Case and It's Effects on the Criminal Justice System Thursday, October 14, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 131 A speaker panel with Deputy District Attorney Sara Staninger, Alternate Public Defender Kristen Hayden, and USD Criminal Law Professor Donal…Read More |
Oct
14
Live Well @ USD Law: Mindfulness Session with Assistant Dean Molly Wescott Thursday, October 14, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 2A Feeling the stress of returning to campus and starting the new academic year? Need to regain focus as the semester proceeds? Take a mindfuln…Read More |
Oct
14
Lexis: Moral Character App & MPRE Resources on Lexis+ Thursday, October 14, 2021 // 12:15 p.m.
Virtual Alleviate your MPRE anxiety and get a leg up on your Moral Character Application! This training will cover must-have tips regarding MPRE pre…Read More |
Oct
14
Office for Law Student Affairs: Upper Division Academic Advising Drop-In Hours Thursday, October 14, 2021 // 4 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 218 Attention upper-division students: Do you have questions about your Spring 2022 schedule? Want to know more about graduation requirements? T…Read More |
Oct
14
Graduate Student Life & University Ministry: Theology on Tap Thursday, October 14, 2021 // 7 p.m.
Student Life Pavilion, Room 401 Join Christie De La Gandara as she navigates through the topic Hispanic Women: Cultivating Habits of Faith.Must be 21 or older. Dinner and g…Read More |
Friday, October 15
Oct
15
Live Well @ USD Law: Gratitude Board Friday, October 15, 2021
Warren Hall, Room Second Floor Foyer What are you grateful for? Help us build the USD Law Gratitude Board by filling out a post-it note with something you are grateful for. In p…Read More |
Monday, October 18
Oct
18
Student Health Center: Free Flu Shots (for students) Monday, October 18, 2021 // 10 a.m.
Colachis Plaza Stop by Colachis Plaza for a flu shot (no cost for USD students; $20 for USD employees). Get vaccinated against the flu this season-it's the…Read More |
Oct
18
Lexis: 1L Legal Writing Memo Training Monday, October 18, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 131 Get a jump on your Legal Memo Research! This training will give you tools and strategies necessary to master your Legal Writing.
All attend…Read More |
Oct
18
One & Done: Moral Character Requirements-The CA Bar and You Monday, October 18, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Courtroom USD School of Law will host special guests from the State Bar of California, who will explain the process to complete the Moral Character ap…Read More |
Oct
18
Tax Law Society (TLS): Young Tax Lawyers Panel Monday, October 18, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 2B Come to our first meeting of the year where we will discuss more about Tax Law Society, upcoming events, and introduce our Board. Additional…Read More |
Oct
18
Lexis: 1L Legal Writing Memo Training Monday, October 18, 2021 // 3 p.m.
Virtual Get a jump on your Legal Memo Research! This training will give you tools and strategies necessary to master your Legal Writing.All attendee…Read More |
Oct
18
One & Done: Moral Character Requirements-The CA Bar and You Monday, October 18, 2021 // 4:30 p.m.
Warren Hall, Courtroom USD School of Law will host special guests from the State Bar of California, who will explain the process to complete the Moral Character ap…Read More |
Tuesday, October 19
Oct
19
Student Health Center: Free Flu Shots (for students) Tuesday, October 19, 2021 // 10 a.m.
Colachis Plaza Stop by Colachis Plaza for a flu shot (no cost for USD students; $20 for USD employees). Get vaccinated against the flu this season-it's the…Read More |
Oct
19
Office for Law Student Affairs: Upper Division Academic Advising Drop-In Hours Tuesday, October 19, 2021 // 11:30 a.m.
Warren Hall, Room 218 Attention upper-division students: Do you have questions about your Spring 2022 schedule? Want to know more about graduation requirements? T…Read More |
Oct
19
AccessLex Institute: The Road to Licensure Tuesday, October 19, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Virtual This session will walk you through the steps to licensure and help you find the information you'll need to meet all of the requirements for …Read More |
Oct
19
Student Bar Association (SBA) Budget Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 133 Registered student organizations can request funding from SBA. To request funding, fill out and submit a Budget Request Form, available on t…Read More |
Oct
19
ALDF USD: Yappy Hour-Dogs, Drinks, Discussion Tuesday, October 19, 2021 // 4 p.m.
Lazy Dog, 1202 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA 92108 Bring your companion animal, your friends, your family, and your appetite! A casual 'Yappy Hour' where you'll have the opportunity to meet w…Read More |
Oct
19
1L Workshop #6: Multiple Choice Tuesday, October 19, 2021 // 4:30 p.m.
Virtual Workshop Description:
A, B, C, or D? All of the above or none of the above? Join ASBP to learn some basic strategies and tactics for approa…Read More |
Wednesday, October 20
Oct
20
One & Done: Live Scan Fingerprinting Wednesday, October 20, 2021 // 9 a.m.
Warren Hall, Room The Writs 2Ls, 3Ls, and 4Ls: Reserve your spot today to receive your fingerprints! Accu-Prints will be in the Writs on Wednesday, October 20 providing…Read More |
Oct
20
Advocates for Children and Education: Education Rights Holder Training Wednesday, October 20, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Varies Education Rights Holder Training offered by ACE!! Each year local judges appoint ACE volunteers to hold temporary educational rights for chi…Read More |
Oct
20
First Generation Legal Professionals (FGLP): Network to Get Work Wednesday, October 20, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 2A FGLP partners with OCPD's Caliph Assagai to help first-generation students develop and improve their networking skills in preparation for th…Read More |
Oct
20
LLM in Taxation Info Session Wednesday, October 20, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 2B Are you interested in exploring the benefits of an LLM in Taxation degree? Did you know that you can earn an LLM in Taxation in USD’s …Read More |
Oct
20
Westlaw Edge: First Year Open Memo Training Wednesday, October 20, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 131 First Year Open Memo Training will provide students with the skills to succeed on their open memo research.
Grab and go sandwiches from Jer…Read More |
Oct
20
Westlaw Edge: First Year Open Memo Training Wednesday, October 20, 2021 // 3 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 131 First Year Open Memo Training will provide students with the skills to succeed on their open memo research.
Every attendee will receive a $…Read More |
Oct
20
Dean's October Mixer Wednesday, October 20, 2021 // 4 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room Back Patio The Dean's Mixer is back! Dean Schapiro invites you to the October Mixer. Come mingle with the dean, faculty, and students while enjoying an…Read More |
Oct
20
Graduate Student Life (GSL): Open Mic Night Wednesday, October 20, 2021 // 7 p.m.
O'Tooles Grad Life is hosting an Open Mic Night on Wednesday, October 20 from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. We are looking forward to seeing all kinds of talents …Read More |
Thursday, October 21
Oct
21
Lexis: 1L Legal Writing Memo Training Thursday, October 21, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 131 Get a jump on your Legal Memo Research! This training will give you tools and strategies necessary to master your Legal Writing.All attendee…Read More |
Oct
21
Westlaw Edge: First Year Open Memo Training Thursday, October 21, 2021 // 3 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 131 First Year Open Memo Training will provide students with the skills to succeed on their open memo research.
Every attendee will receive a $…Read More |
Friday, October 22
Oct
22
LWR Workshop: How to Eliminate Passive Voice, Nominalizations, and Wordy Phrases Friday, October 22, 2021 // 12 p.m.
Warren Hall, Room 2A If you struggle with getting under the word count, please attend our special presentation on Friday, October 22, 2021 at noon in WH 2A.…Read More |
Oct
22
SBA Social Committee: Halloween Movie Event Friday, October 22, 2021 // 7 p.m.
Varies SBA invites you to Halloween Movie night on Friday, October 22nd. Event starts at 7:00PM and movie starts at 7:30PM. Please bring chairs and…Read More |
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Announcements
Academic Advising Appointments (Upper-Division Students Only)
The Spring 2022 schedule is now available. The Office for Law Student Affairs will hold 15-minute Academic Advising appointments and drop-in hours for upper-division students between October 11-29. Academic Advising appointments will take place via Zoom and can be booked online. Drop-in hours will take place in our office, Warren Hall Suite 218. Prior to your meeting with an academic advisor, please review the course resources that are referenced in our October 1 email (subject: Upper-Division Students: Academic Advising Information, Drop-In Hours, and Appointments"). Contact: Office for Law Student Affairs.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Mandatory Prevention Education Courses
As part of the University of San Diego’s commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and safe community, all students are required to complete an annual online education requirement which includes the following two courses:
These interactive, two-part courses are designed to help you think about how you will actively contribute to a welcoming, respectful and thriving community. Together, these courses will empower you to make well-informed decisions and to know how to support yourself and your peers. Please note that all Law students are required to complete Part 1 of each of the two courses by October 15, 2021, and Part 2, a 45-day follow-up, by November 15, 2021. Students who do not complete these mandatory courses by the deadline(s) will be assessed a $250 noncompliance fee. Additional information about the online education requirement can be found here.
Contact: studenttraining@sandiego.edu
Share Your News
Did you do a great internship or externship this summer? Have you received an important scholarship? Perhaps you are working on a law-related project or are working in a law-related field. Or, maybe you have been doing some fun things completely unrelated to law school! Your fellow USD School of Law students and alumni want to know what you've been up to.
Submit a class action to share your educational, professional, and personal news for publication in the 2022 issue of Advocate.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Click here to tell us what's new!
1L Section Reps
The SBA 1L Representative Election for the 2021-2022 academic year has concluded. Thank you to everyone who voted. The results of the election are as follows:
Section A 1L Representative: Erica Halaszynski
Section B 1L Representative: Elizabeth “Elle” Peterson
Section C 1L Representative: Erin Singer
Section E (Part-Time) 1L Representative: Christina Hough
LLM Representative: Vacant
Congratulations to each of the new student leaders, and good luck this year!
USD Legal Clinics: Now Accepting Spring 2022 Applications
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 are now accepting applications for the Spring 2022 semester for the following direct client service clinics: Civil, Education and Disability, Entrepreneurship, Federal Tax, Immigration, State Income Tax (CA), State Sales & Use Tax (CA), Veterans, Workers' Rights, and our new Women's Legal Clinic. 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.
Register for the APALSA Interview Workshop
Nervous about job interviews? Practice your skills and receive feedback in a low-stakes learning environment! APALSA is holding an interview workshop where each student can participate in two rounds of interviews, each interview consisting of 15 minutes of interviewing and 5 minutes of individual feedback. If you are interested in practicing your interview skills with practicing attorneys, please register here by 12PM on Sunday, October 31st. Thank you! Contact: usdapalsa@gmail.com
Students with Food or Housing Insecurity
Any student who faces challenges in securing food or reliable housing, which may affect their academic performance, is encouraged to contact the Office of Student Affairs (Hahn University Center, 232, studentaffairs@sandiego.edu or (619) 260-4588). Please visit the USD Food Pantry and Torero Closet website for additional information including the short registration form.
Parking Tips
Did you know you can use the MySDMobile app to find parking? On the left menu, click parking to see how many spaces are in each lot, including the Main Parking Structure (closest to the law school) and the West Structure. You can use the tram option on the left menu to view tram locations in real time.
Course Recording Policy Reminder
Please be reminded that USD Law has a policy regarding course recordings to which all members of the USD Law community are expected to adhere. Courses are being recorded by the law school this semester. Please adhere to policy to preserve a respectful learning environment and protect student privacy, and note that it may be a violation of the Honor Code to:
- record, take screenshots or pictures of, or otherwise reproduce class sessions.
- disclose or circulate the link or URL of class sessions, recordings, or copies of recordings to anyone, for any reason.
- invite or permit anyone not enrolled in a class to attend a class session--either virtual or in person--without the express permission of the instructor.
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. Additional funds have become available for student applicants and we are happy to announce the reopening of the Law Student in Need Fund application. Please visit the Law Student in Need Fund website for the funding guidelines and a link to the application.
Law students are also eligible to apply to the Toreros Together Emergency Fund for Students. Law students who wish to apply for this fund should first apply to the Law Student in Need Fund. If you are not fully funded or need additional resources, you can apply to the Toreros Together Emergency Fund for Students here.
Applicants may not seek funding from both the Law Student in Need Fund and Toreros Together Emergency Fund for the same expense (i.e. cannot double-dip) unless the applicant is either denied or the total cost of the expense is not fully covered by one or the other. Contact: Office for Law Student Affairs. |
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