Saint Louis University School of Law LAWNEWS

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Judges needed for Annual Billiken Barrister Invitational Tournament

Law students are also needed to serve as judges at the Tournament on Oct. 12-13. There are two rounds on Friday and two rounds on Saturday. You can judge as many rounds as you wish. To register, e-mail johalla1@slu.edu

Volunteers Needed For Youth in Government Service Project at Northwest Academy of Law

All are invited to attend an informational meeting about volunteering at the Northwest Academy of Law. Questions about the program-Ask Raven Akram, 3L or Janet O'Hallaron, Pre-Law Program Director.
Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, Sept. 12 @ 3 p.m., Rm. 307

Trivia Night and Family Day Registration

Those interested in participating in Trivia Night and Family Day can register in the Atrium the next three Wednesdays at Noon. Please note: space is limited. Sign Up Early.

Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, Sept. 12 @ Noon, Atruim

Public Interest Law Group
Annual 5k Run and 3k Walk Registration Begins

Join lawyers, law students and friends of public interest for a run to benefit the Summer Fellowship Fund. Registration is from Noon-1 and 5-6 p.m.everyday from Sept.19 through 28. Registration includes race day t-shirt, food and entry into a drawing for prizes donated by LexisNexis and Westlaw (drawing open only to SLU law students)

Registration: $15 (before Sept 27)/ $20 (Sept 27-race day)
- Free registration for law students who register 3 non-law students.
Bring your family and friends! Pets on a leash are welcome!

Race Day - Saturday, September 29 in Tower Grove Park
8:30 a.m. Race-day Check-in/Registration and t-shirt pickup at Son’s of Rest Shelter (near East Gate on Grand Ave.)
9:00 a.m. The Ambulance Chase begins

Date/Time/Location: Sept. 19 through 28 @ Noon and 5 p.m., Atruim

SBA sponsored CARE-aoke Night

Tickets will be sold the week of the event. Tickets are $20 and benefit Operation Liftoff. Contact Yamini Laks (ylaks@slu.edu) for more information and for student organizations who have acts to register.

Date/Time/Location: Saturday Sept. 15 @ 7 p.m., Humphrey's

Constitution Day Discussion

On Monday, September 17, the School of Law will celebrate Constitution Day with a discussion of recent developments in constitutional law being organized by Prof. Goldstein, together with Prof. Bloom. All students are encouraged to attend and see the strength of our faculty in consitutional law!

Date/Time/Location: Monday, Sept. 17 @ Noon, Rm. 303

Talk on Private-Sector Courts & a Market for Law: Libertarian Fantasy or Growing Reality?

Stephen J. Ware, Professor of Law at the University of Kansas, will be giving the talk, "Private-Sector Courts & a Market for Law: Libertarian Fantasy or Growing Reality?" Ware is the author of the Hornbook on Alternative Dispute Resolution (West 2001), and dozens of articles in both scholarly and popular journals. A versatile teacher, he has taught at six law schools including the University of Kansas, the College of William & Mary, the Ohio State University, the University of Alabama, Hamline University and Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, where he was a faculty member for ten years. In addition to teaching a wide variety of law school courses, Professor Ware is a frequent speaker at academic conferences and Continuing Legal Education programs from coast-to-coast.

Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, Sept. 19 @ Noon, Rm. TBA

Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy
Blog Opportunity Avaliable

The Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy (SLUJHLP) has developed an online forum where those interested in discussing current health law developments can collaborate, discuss, and even advocate solutions to a variety of health care issues. This forum is easily accessible at http://lawblogs.slu.edu/healthlaw.

Recent posts include, "Getting on the Same Page: The Disconnect Between Medicare Incentives for Physicians and Hospitals," "Import Drugs: Are United States Food and Drug Laws Keeping Us Safe?," "FTC Merger Challenges Aim to Protect Present and Potential Competition in Pharmaceuticals," and many more! To participate in this unique opportunity, please e-mail sluhealthlawblogs@gmail.com your name, email address, and academic or professional affiliation (i.e., university, law firm, corporation, etc.) to receive a user name and password. We will respond to your request promptly and, once you have received a user name and password, you may begin blogging!

1L Directory is Now Available

Go to http://law.slu.edu/studentlife/resources/1Ldirectory.html

Note: By Friday, September 14, all first-year students, transfers, exchange and International LL.M. students are required to register for access to the 1L directories, past exams and outlines. For this purpose, several computers have been set up in various locations in the law school. Note: you MUST register at one of these computers.

Locations include:
The 3rd Floor Hallway of Morrissey Hall (there are two computers available)
The Reading Room in the Omer Poos Library (there are two computers available)
The Computer Lab, Rm. 246 in the Omer Poos Library (there are three laptops available)

To register, you must log in to the computer with you SLUnetID and the password slulaw2007. The computer will promote you to change your password. Select YES. Make sure you new password is the same password as you would login into Banner. Click OK and then log out. Instructions will be available at each computer.

After September 14, this generic password and other generic passwords will no longer work.

If you have any questions, contact Todd Fallart at 977-3076 or by email tfallart@slu.edu

Student Mailboxes

If you haven’t been assigned a mailbox yet, there’s a reason. The labels for the mailboxes have been on back-order for the past three weeks and we anticipate receiving them soon. We appreciate your patience during this time while we work to remedy this situation. As soon as the Office of Student Services receives the labels, we will work as quickly as possible to restore the mailboxes. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

 

American Constitution Society Guest Speaker

ACS will be hosting a special guest speaker, Missouri Supreme Court Justice Wolff. He will be speaking about current debate over the Missouri Court Plan. Lunch will be served.
Date/Time/Location: Monday, Sept. 10 @ Noon, Rm. 02

SBA Meeting

The next SBA meeting will be held Monday, September 10 at 5 p.m. in Room 02.  Dinner will be provided.  All students students are encouraged to come.

Date/Time/Location: Monday, Sept. 10 @ 5 p.m., Rm. 02

Christian Legal Society Meeting

Date/Time/Location: Tuesday, Sept. 11 @ Noon, Rm. 307

Elections for Saint Louis University School of Law ’s
Honor Council

Campaign begins for Honor Council positions from 8 a.m., Monday, Sept. 10, through elections on Thursday, Sept. 13. For a copy of the election rules, please e-mail Sean Murphy at smurph16@slu.edu.

Elections will be held at the lower level of the law school from 8:50 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13.

Wefel Center for Employment Law and
Employment Law Association Introductory Meeting

Come and learn about the certificate in employment law, Center activities and meet students in the Employment Law Association. Lunch will be provided; please bring your own drink.

Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, Sept. 19 @ Noon, Rm. 302

Weekly Mass

A weekly mass takes place on Wednesdays. All are welcome to attend this half-hour prayer opportunity. In addition, Campus Ministry sponsors a variety of communal prayer experiences throughout the academic year, including periodic interfaith prayer services.

Date/Time/Location: Wednesdays @ 12:05 p.m., Queen's Daughters Hall Parlor

Pray-As-You-Go.org

Check out pray-as-you-go.org for an excellent 10-minute – downloadable to an iPod or MP3 Player – daily reflection that includes music, scripture, and guided reflection.

Prayer Room

Don’t forget about the Prayer Room next to the Campus Ministry office. It is open and available as a quiet place of reflection (and refuge!) whenever the School of Law building is open.

issue date:: Sept 7, 2007   

THIS WEEK - Sept 8-15

Monday, Sept. 10

American Constitution Society Speaker
Time: Noon
Location: Rm. 02

SBA General Meeting
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Rm. 02

Tuesday, Sept. 11

Christian Legal Society Meeting
Time: Noon
Location: Rm. 307

Wednesday, Sept. 12

Weekly Mass
Time: 12:05 p.m.
Location: Queen's Daughters Parlor

Trivia Night and Family Day Registration
Time: Noon
Location: Atrium

Youth in Government Volunteer Meeting
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Rm. 307

Thursday, Sept. 13

Honor Council Elections
Time: 8:50 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Lower Level

Thursday, Sept. 13

1L Web Registration Deadline
Time: 8:50 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Locations: 3rd Floor Morrissey, Law Library Reading Room or Computer Lab Rm. 246

Saturday, Sept. 15

SBA CAREake Night
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Humphrey's

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NEXT WEEK - Sept 17 − 22

Monday, Sept. 17

Constitution Day Discussion
Time: Noon
Location: Rm. 303

Wednesday, Sept. 19

Speaker: Prof. Ware
Time: Noon
Location: Room TBA

Wefel Center for Employment Law and Employment Law Association
Time: Noon
Location: Room 302

Weekly Mass
Time: 12:05 p.m.
Location: Queen's Daughters Parlor

Trivia Night and Family Day Registration
Time: Noon
Location: Atrium

PILG 5kRun/3kWalk Registration
Time: Noon and 5 p.m.
Date: Everyday Sept 19-28
Location: Atrium

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