Looking to purchase Maine Law merchandise? Please make sure to visit the SBA's clothing website.
SBA Weekly Trivia!
Starting on Monday, October 1, the SBA is posting daily questions on its Facebookpage relating to topics including Maine Law history and student life. The student who correctly answers the question first will automatically be entered into the weekly raffle. Don't miss out on your opportunity to win!
LGBT CaucusWednesday, October 10th at 12:10pm in Room 117The LGBT Caucus will hold its fourth meeting of the semester in Room 117 on Wednesday the 10th of October at 12:10 PM. All are welcome to participate in the planning of the upcoming debate!
International Law Society Meeting
Wednesday, October 10th, at 12:10pm in the Berman Lounge.
We will be discussing plans for the upcoming International Law Weekend and speaking events.
Maine Association for Public Interest Law (MAPIL) October Planning Meeting
Wednesday, October 10th 12:10pm in Room 118
Please join
MAPIL for a very important fall planning session to discuss upcoming
events, including the Halloween fundraiser, panel presentations, and
25th Annual Auction. We will also be holding elections for the
following positions: Co-Chair of MAPIL and Auction Coordinator. Anyone
interested in taking a leadership position in one of the Maine Law's
most prominent student-run organizations is encouraged to attend. If
you have questions about what the positions entail, or how to get
involved with MAPIL, please contact Amy at amy.olfene@maine.edu. Meeting attendees should plan to bring a bagged lunch.Happy Go Legal "Lunch and Learn" Series: Professional Development
Wednesday, October 10th at 12:10pm in the Middle Classroom
The SBA and Career Services Office are partnering with Happy Go Legal, LLC to provide Maine Law students with a three-part series addressing professional development for law students.
Please make sure to do the following to get the most out of this seminar:
1.Pre-register online: hgl.me/MELAW1
2.Create a Twitter account. We'll be using TweetChat to tweet about the course during and after it: http:tweechat.com/room/HGLschool, or #HGLschool
3. Show up on time, bring a laptop, an open mind, and some thoughts about what you want to be when you grow up.
Fair Trade Coffee Sale
Thursday, Oct. 11th from 7:30am - 12:30pm in the Main LobbyMaine Law Students for Reproductive Justice will having the first our fair-trade coffee sales the morning of October 11th. We will be selling coffee and baked goodies from 7:30am - 11:30am. $1.50 gets you a coffee and a baked good of your choice!
Thursday, Oct. 11th from 7:30am - 12:30pm in the Main LobbyMaine Law Students for Reproductive Justice will having the first our fair-trade coffee sales the morning of October 11th. We will be selling coffee and baked goodies from 7:30am - 11:30am. $1.50 gets you a coffee and a baked good of your choice!
ABA Law Student Division Fall Leadership Summit
Saturday, Oct. 13th at New York Law School, New York City
This
is the annual meeting of Law Student Division members of the 1st (New
England Region), 2nd (NY region), 3rd (Philadelphia region), and 11th
Circuit (Washington DC area) Circuit. This is a great event and a
chance to meet law students from across the Northeast, as well as engage
in valueable networking and training. Registration for this event is
FREE and open to ALL LAW STUDENTS. Please visit http://ambar.org/
The Back Story: Dean Peter Pitegoff
Monday, October 15th at 12:10pm in the Middle Classroom
The Dean will speak to his experiences as a law student, the transition to becoming a lawyer, and his decision to pursue a career in academic, specifically becoming the sixth Dean of the University of Maine School of Law.
Maine Association for Construction and Real Estate Law (MACREL) Meeting
Tuesday, October 16 at 12:10pm, in the Berman Lounge
MACREL meeting!! Please join us to discuss our mission statement, upcoming events for the year, and other real estate and construction stuff. Lunch will be provided!!
The Back Story: Dean Peter Pitegoff
Monday, October 15th at 12:10pm in the Middle Classroom
The Dean will speak to his experiences as a law student, the transition to becoming a lawyer, and his decision to pursue a career in academic, specifically becoming the sixth Dean of the University of Maine School of Law.
Maine Association for Construction and Real Estate Law (MACREL) Meeting
Tuesday, October 16 at 12:10pm, in the Berman Lounge
MACREL meeting!! Please join us to discuss our mission statement, upcoming events for the year, and other real estate and construction stuff. Lunch will be provided!!
Women's Law Association
Tuesday, October 16th at 12:10 pm in Room 118
Ladies of Maine Law, at this meeting we will be discussing alumna award nominations and our new brunch series Women in Law! Lunch will be served!Tuesday, October 16th at 12:10 pm in Room 118
LGBT Caucus Debate - Question Submission Deadline
Thursday, Oct. 18th at 7:00pm in Talbot Lecture Hall (map)
The
University of Maine School of Law’s LGBT Law Caucus will be organizing a
debate entitled: “Should Mainers Accept Same-Sex Marriage? A debate on
the merits of Question One.” The event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 18
from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm in the Talbot Lecture Hall located in the
Luther Bonney Building on the USM Portland Campus. We have scheduled
Mary Bonauto, a very successful LGBT rights lawyer for GLAD to argue for
the merits of same-sex marriage while Carroll Conley from the Christian
Civic League will be arguing against.
We
are asking for questions from the law school to submit to the speakers
during the event. Questions can be submitted from individual students,
faculty, staff, or on behalf student organizations to one or both
speakers. Please submit your questions by responding to either victoria.rodriguez@
MAML & Allagash Brewery Tour
Saturday, Oct. 20th at 5:00pm at Allagash Brewery
Join the Multicultural Association at Maine Law as we go on an Allagash Brewery Tour on Saturday, October 20 at 5:00pm. Students must be 21 and prepared to present their IDs the day of the tour. You may reserve tickets by emailing maml@maine.edu or by visiting our Facebook event.Zodie’s 2nd Annual Charity Halloween Party
Friday, October 26th at the Portland Club
Shira Panelli, University of Maine School of Law Class of 2011, started a non-profit unincorporated organization called Cops with Cakes during her externship with the Neighborhood Prosecutor’s Office. Cops with Cakes gives birthday parties to children at homeless shelters in Portland. They also have a Portland Police Officer attend the party and give the birthday child presents and a cake as if the party supplies came from the police department. Please go to Cops with Cakes Facebook page to learn more about the organization.
Zodie’s 2ndAnnual Charity Halloween Party has picked Cops with Cakes as the beneficiary of their annual halloween party. Tickets are $25 each and all proceeds will be donated to Cops with Cakes. Tickets can be bought here. Also visit our Facebook event page!
There is a cash prize for best costume!
Real World Transition: Law Student to Lawyer with Heather Sanborn
Thursday, November 1st at 12:10pm in the Middle Classroom
Heather Sanborn, '07, is the attorney and co-owner of Rising Tide Brewery here in Portland.
Heather received a B.A. summa cum laude from Middlebury College as well as a M.S.Ed. with highest honors from the University of Southern Maine. While in law school, she had two case notes published in the Maine Law Review and eventually served as its Editor–in–Chief.
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