Looking to purchase Maine Law merchandise? Please make sure to visit the SBA's clothing website.
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Nov. 12th through Dec. 17th in the Lobby
The SBA is pleased to announce that it is an official drop-off site for the Toys for Tots Program. Each year, the Toys for Tots Foundation collect unwrapped toys for children in need. Last year's campaign provided toys to over 10,000 children in central and southern Maine. Donations will be accepted from between 11/12/2012 through 12/17/2012 during lunch You may also drop off your unwrapped in the marked Toys for Tots boxes. To encourage school spirit, the SBA will keep a running total of how many toys each respective class donates. To learn more about the Maine Toys for Tots Foundation, please visit: http://topsham-me.toysfortots.
SBA "Dirt Cheap" Portland Pirates Tickets!
In partnership with the Portland Pirates College Program, the SBA is offering students "dirt cheap" Portland Pirates flex tickets for $5! With flex tickets, students have the freedom to choose which Portland Pirates home game to attend. You may purchase your flex tickets during lunch, or email sba@maine.edu to schedule a time. 13 tickets available. For the Portland Pirates schedule, please visit: http://portlandpirates.com/
PROFESSIONAL TRANSITION with Happy Go Legal – Going Into the Workplace (for internships, summer associate, or full-time positions)
Monday, Nov. 26th 12:10pm in the Moot Court Room
So, you're interviewing for--or maybe have already been hired for--a job with a non-profit, corporation, government, or private practice law firm. Now what? For interview goers we cover great questions to ask when the interviewer ask “so, do you have any questions?”, what the billable hours model really means to how you spend your time, and the importance of creating and maintaining a personal business plan for your career. If you've already landed the job, you may find that your new colleagues buzz around in a flow that is extremely different from your interactions with fellow law students or with co-workers in your prior profession. We'll answer questions no one wants to ask, about proper attire, how to behave in meetings, and how to communicate with colleagues. We tackle a particularly challenging scenario you may face, of delegating work to an assistant or support staff, especially if he/she is of an older generation than you.
Event co-sponsored by the SBA and Career Services Office.
MACREL (Maine Association of Construction and Real Estate Law) Welcomes Guest Speaker David Chamberlain, Esq.
Tuesday, Nov. 27th at 12:10pm in the Moot Court Room
Please join us for a lunchtime presentation by Attorney David Chamberlain. Mr. Chamberlain, a Maine Law Alumni, has devoted his practice to representing the interests of Maine's landlords, property owners and property managers. His clients own and manage thousands of rental units throughout Southern and Central Maine. This will be a great opportunity to learn about some of the best practices in owning and managing rental property from a local expert in landlord/tenant law. Mr. Chamberlain will also be able to provide insight into the challenges and rewards of going solo and creating/managing a law firm in Maine. Lunch will be served.
International Law Society Meeting and Elections
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Nov. 12th through Dec. 17th in the Lobby
The SBA is pleased to announce that it is an official drop-off site for the Toys for Tots Program. Each year, the Toys for Tots Foundation collect unwrapped toys for children in need. Last year's campaign provided toys to over 10,000 children in central and southern Maine. Donations will be accepted from between 11/12/2012 through 12/17/2012 during lunch You may also drop off your unwrapped in the marked Toys for Tots boxes. To encourage school spirit, the SBA will keep a running total of how many toys each respective class donates. To learn more about the Maine Toys for Tots Foundation, please visit: http://topsham-me.toysfortots.
SBA "Dirt Cheap" Portland Pirates Tickets!
In partnership with the Portland Pirates College Program, the SBA is offering students "dirt cheap" Portland Pirates flex tickets for $5! With flex tickets, students have the freedom to choose which Portland Pirates home game to attend. You may purchase your flex tickets during lunch, or email sba@maine.edu to schedule a time. 13 tickets available. For the Portland Pirates schedule, please visit: http://portlandpirates.com/
PROFESSIONAL TRANSITION with Happy Go Legal – Going Into the Workplace (for internships, summer associate, or full-time positions)
Monday, Nov. 26th 12:10pm in the Moot Court Room
So, you're interviewing for--or maybe have already been hired for--a job with a non-profit, corporation, government, or private practice law firm. Now what? For interview goers we cover great questions to ask when the interviewer ask “so, do you have any questions?”, what the billable hours model really means to how you spend your time, and the importance of creating and maintaining a personal business plan for your career. If you've already landed the job, you may find that your new colleagues buzz around in a flow that is extremely different from your interactions with fellow law students or with co-workers in your prior profession. We'll answer questions no one wants to ask, about proper attire, how to behave in meetings, and how to communicate with colleagues. We tackle a particularly challenging scenario you may face, of delegating work to an assistant or support staff, especially if he/she is of an older generation than you.
Event co-sponsored by the SBA and Career Services Office.
MACREL (Maine Association of Construction and Real Estate Law) Welcomes Guest Speaker David Chamberlain, Esq.
Tuesday, Nov. 27th at 12:10pm in the Moot Court Room
Please join us for a lunchtime presentation by Attorney David Chamberlain. Mr. Chamberlain, a Maine Law Alumni, has devoted his practice to representing the interests of Maine's landlords, property owners and property managers. His clients own and manage thousands of rental units throughout Southern and Central Maine. This will be a great opportunity to learn about some of the best practices in owning and managing rental property from a local expert in landlord/tenant law. Mr. Chamberlain will also be able to provide insight into the challenges and rewards of going solo and creating/managing a law firm in Maine. Lunch will be served.
International Law Society Meeting and Elections
Wednesday, Nov. 28th at 12:10pm in the Berman Lounge.
We
are requesting that all members who can make it attend. We will be
brainstorming ideas for next semester, voting on an initial event, and
holding elections for all officer positions for the following calendar
year: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. If you are
planning on running please come and have your voice heard! Incumbents
are welcome to re-run for their office or for another office if they wish.Maine Law Students Needed for a Phonathon
Wednesday, Nov. 28th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Can you devote 3 hours to help us with the Annual Fund Campaign? The Alumni Office offers $10 an hour (plus food and camaraderie). The Maine Law Annual Fund is the the largest source of financial aid for Law School students. Interested? Please email Mary Roy at mroy@usm.maine.edu.
Health Law Association Meeting
Wednesday, Nov. 28th at 12:10pm (Location TBA – watch for fliers)
Please join us for our last meeting of the semester. We will hold elections, discuss the upcoming semester, and perhaps at least briefly mention Public Law 90 and the Affordable Care Act. Bring your lunch, ideas, and enthusiasm.
BLA Firm v. In-House Panel
Thursday, Nov. 29th at 12:15pm in the Moot Courtroom
The Business Law Association will be having a panel discussion with Miles Archer from Unum and Suzanne Lowell from Idexx representing in house counsel and Chuck Graceffa and Gloria Pinza, both from Pierce Atwood representing firm attorneys. They will be discussing their perspectives on what it means to work in each setting. There will be pizza and thia available for lunch.
Women's Law Association Alumna Award Event
Friday, Nov. 30th at 5:30pm on the 7th Floor of the Glickman Library
The Women's Law Association is proud to announce our Outstanding Alumna
Award recipient for 2012, Elizabeth “Libby” Mitchell! Please join us in
honoring Libby on Friday, November 30th from 5:30- 7pm on the 7th floor
of the Glickman Library. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. Please
RSVP to wla@maine.edu by November 23rd.
Maine Association for Public Interest Law MAPIL
Monday, Dec. 3rd at 12:10pm in Room 117
Please
join us for our final meeting of the semester. We have so much to
discuss, and look forward to seeing you there. If you haven't joined
yet, it's not too late! It's Public Interest Law! Practically the best thing you can ever do!BLA's Last General Meeting of the Semester
Thursday, Dec. 6th at 12:10 in Room 118
The Business Association will be holding their last meeting of the semester to review feedback concerning the panel discussion and discuss ideas for next semester. We plan to have lunch provided.
SBA Election Schedule
Thursday, Dec. 6th at 12:10pm in the Lobby
The SBA is having its school-wide elections on Thursday, December 6 from 12:10pm-1:10pm. In addition to each class voting for its respective class representatives, the entire student body will voting for the following executive positions: President, Vice-president, Secretary, Communications Director, Treasurer, and American Bar Association Representative.
Below are the important dates:
- Monday, November 19 - Declaration of Candidacy begins
- Monday, November 26 - Declaration of Candidacy ends
- Wednesday, December 5 - Candidate speeches, 12:10pm, 1L room
- Thursday, December 6 - School-wide elections, 12:10pm, Main Lobby; results posted
Maine Law goes to TD GardenFriday, Jan. 18th 2013 at 7:00pm
The SBA, Maine Law Basketball Association, and Athletics at Maine Law are sponsoring a trip to watch the Boston Celtics play the Chicago Bulls. Tickets will be $30, including transportation to and from the game. The seats are located in the following sections:
- 324, Rows 10, Seats 13-17
- 324, Row 11, Seats 12-16
- 325, Row 3, Seats 1-10
- 325, Row 4, Seats 1-11
- 325, Row 5, Seats 1-11
- 325, Row 6, Seats 1-13
Click on this website to see the 3-D seat viewer: http://www.seats3d.com/nba/
