Monday, Feb 13th at 12:05 pm in the Middle Classroom
Please join the members of the National Lawyers Guild for its first meeting of the semester. We plan on discussing upcoming events forthe semester such as a movie series with ACLU of Maine, possible speakers for Sunshine Week 2012, and voter registration drives. Lunch will be served.
MSBA and NLD
Wednesday, Feb 15th at 12:00 pm in the Middle Classroom
The Maine State Bar Association (MSBA) and the New Lawyers Division (NLD) will discuss the benefits of being a member of the MSBA, any upcoming events, and the future initiatives of the Association. Student membership is FREE!
Follow the MSBA at @mainebar for live tweets during the presentation.
Amatos to be served for lunch.
Follow the MSBA at @mainebar for live tweets during the presentation.
Amatos to be served for lunch.
African-American History Month at USM
Wednesday, Feb 15th at 5:00 pm at the Wishcamper Center
Please join the Multicultural Association at Maine Law (MAML) as we support the Office of Multicultural Affairs at USM for its annual African-American History Month concert. It will on February 15, 2012 at the Wishcamper Center in Portland. A reception with light refreshments at 5 pm will be followed by the performances by the African-America jazz and blue singer, Lorraine Bohland, accompanied by pianist Terry Foster, at 6 pm. The event is free and open to the public.
The WLA Annual Mentor/Mentee Program
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to be mentored, and learn the ropes from another woman practicing law in Maine.
Deadline extended unitl Tuesday, Feb 14th.
If you have any questions, please contact the WLA chair, La-Quiana Adams-Perez for more information.
MTLA Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, Feb 21st at 12:10 pm in the Moot Court Room
MTLA Lunch & Learn: Effective Openings & Settlement Negotiations. Gary Goldberg, partner at Garmey & Associates, discusses how to give an effective opening and how to negotiate a favorable settlement for your client. Gary has tried cases for both defense and plaintiffs' bar, teaches a certified CLE course on Trial Skills, and provides mediation services all around the state of Maine.
ILS
Thursday, Feb 23rd at 12:10 pm in the Berman Lounge
Officer elections for the International Law Society will be held at this meeting.
MAML
Friday, Feb 24th at 7:00 pm at Bayside
The MAML Potluck is back by popular demand! Join us for a night of food, laughs, games, and pure fun. Please list on Facebook what you're bringing so others can see. Don't worry about any utensils, plates, and cups; bring food and/or drinks. We look forward to this great event!
ABA Law Student Division 1st Circuit Spring Meeting & Governor Election
Friday - Saturday, February 24-25, 2012
New England School of Law - Boston
154 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Registration is FREE and open to ABA and non-ABA Members
If you are interested in learning how improvisation skills can improve your abilities in an interview to a courtroom, knowing more about the transition from being a student to a lawyer, and want the opportunity to network with area attorneys, attending the ABA 1st Circuit Spring Meeting is for you! Experience first-hand how the ABA can help you achieve your goals. This year's Spring Meeting affords you the opportunity to meet your fellow law students, network with area attorneys and learn about skills that you won't find in law school that will help you succeed in your legal career. Click HERE for the agenda!
If you are interested in learning how improvisation skills can improve your abilities in an interview to a courtroom, knowing more about the transition from being a student to a lawyer, and want the opportunity to network with area attorneys, attending the ABA 1st Circuit Spring Meeting is for you! Experience first-hand how the ABA can help you achieve your goals. This year's Spring Meeting affords you the opportunity to meet your fellow law students, network with area attorneys and learn about skills that you won't find in law school that will help you succeed in your legal career. Click HERE for the agenda!
MALI
Monday, Feb 27th at 12:15 pmin the Middle Classroom
Maine Association for Law and Innovation (MALI) is going to have a lunchtime panel lecture on Monday Feb 27th at 12:15 in the middle classroom. The lecture will be on the patent reform act and there will be food. Thanks!
The 25th Annual Robert M. Cover Retreat
When: Friday, March 2 - Sunday, March 4, 2012 (first weekend of Spring Break)
Where: Sargent Center, Peterborough, NH
What: A gathering of public interest law students, practitioners and academics to network, learn and enjoy a weekend away from the law school environment
Cost: $150 includes Retreat fees, lodging and all meals/food.
Registration Deadline: February 16, 2012 (To register: http://www.law.yale.
For more information, contact Nicole Bissonnette (nicole.r.bissonnette@maine.
When: Friday, March 2 - Sunday, March 4, 2012 (first weekend of Spring Break)
Where: Sargent Center, Peterborough, NH
What: A gathering of public interest law students, practitioners and academics to network, learn and enjoy a weekend away from the law school environment
Cost: $150 includes Retreat fees, lodging and all meals/food.
Registration Deadline: February 16, 2012 (To register: http://www.law.yale.
For more information, contact Nicole Bissonnette (nicole.r.bissonnette@maine.
Honorable Unity Dow of Botswana - Justice for Women Lecture
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 7:00 pm at the Abromson Center at 88 Bedford Street.
Unity Dow is an international human rights advocate, a former judge, and a novelist. The Law School recently established the Justice for Women Lecture Series to bring a distinguished speaker to Maine annually to contribute to a global conversation about justice for women and girls. If you plan to attend the evening lecture on March 27th, please RSVP to Lexie Moras at 780-4344 or amoras@usm.maine.edu.
In addition to the March 27th evening lecture, Judge Dow has generously offered to spend time in the Law School, most likely on Monday, March 26th, to talk with law students and will participate in other events in the Portland area during a three-day visit. Stay tuned for more information about these other events.
Rep. Chellie Pingree by ELS and HLA
Tuesday, April 3rd at 12:15 pm in the Moot Court Room
The Environmental Law Society and the Health Law Association are hosting Rep. Chellie Pingree on April 3 in the Moot Court Room at lunch time (12:15-1:10). She will be speaking about food policy and the linkages between food choices, environmental health and human health. We hope to provide lunch from Local Sprouts.
USM Intervarsity
The first gathering of USM Graduate Student Fellowship (on FB) happened last Thursday and we had 11 in attendance! Several want to continue to meet for fellowship and Bible Study. If you are interested in joining the group, FB me or email me. I, Allison VanderLinden, the chaplain to USM Graduate Students will be on campus again Feb 16th. Connect with me at the Interfaith house or by my cell: 207-449-9672. Have a great vacation!
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