Sunday, November 18, 2012

Upcoming Student Organization Events the Week of November 19, 2012

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.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/Default.aspx. Please help needy children this holiday season!

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. 15 tickets available. For the Portland Pirates schedule, please visit: http://portlandpirates.com/2012-2013-schedule/.

SBA General Meeting 

Tuesday, Nov. 20th at 12:10pm in the Middle Classroom
Meetings are open to all students.


Maine Law Basketball Third Annual Alumni Game
Saturday, Nov. 24th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at Sullivan Gym
Maine Law Basketball will be hosting the Third Annual Alumni Basketball Game on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. All current students, staff and alumni are encouraged to come and play, watch, and cheer as your Maine Law Basketball team attempts to take the title back from the defending champion alumni. It is an afternoon of fun, friends and basketball. A post-game celebration will be scheduled as well.

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.

BLA Firm v. In-House Panel

Thursday, Nov. 29th at 12:15pm in the Moot Courtroom
The Business Law Association is inviting a corporate in house lawyer from a local corporation in house legal department and a lawyer from one of the big firms in Portland to come and present their perspectives on what it means to work in each setting.


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!

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
Students may obtain full description of each executive position by visiting the SBA bulletin board. Questions? Please email sba@maine.edu..

Maine Law goes to TD Garden 

Friday, 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/boston_celtics/. Due to the anticipated interest, the 55 tickets are ONLY for law students and based on a first come, first serve basis. Students may purchase their tickets starting Monday, November 19, 2012 from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Please bring either CASH or CHECK. No credit cards!  For more info, please email Diana DeJesus at diana.dejesus@maine.edu.

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