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Attention 1L Students
The Academic Support Civil Procedure Practice Exam will be offered on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from noon – 1 p.m. in Rooms 201 and 202.

Spring Registration Dates
Monday, Nov. 9 - Students with 57 or more earned credit hours by the end of fall 2009 may begin registration at 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9. Online registration will close at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 and reopen Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 7 a.m. Student services has posted a list on the bulletin board in the east hallway of students eligible to register on this date.

Wednesday, Nov. 11 - Students with 32 - 56 earned credit hours by the end of fall 2009 may begin registration at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. Online registration will close at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 and reopen at 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. Student services has posted a list on the bulletin board in the east hallway of students eligible to register on this date.

Friday, Nov. 13 - Students with 20 - 31 earned credit hours by the end of fall 2009 may begin registration at 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. Student services has posted a list on the bulletin board in the east hallway of students eligible to register on this date.

Become a Fan of the Dee J. Kelly Law Library on Facebook
Simply search for “Dee J. Kelly Law Library” in Facebook or click on the following link to see their page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Worth-TX/Dee-J-Kelly-Law-Library/171807344556?v=wall&ref=nf#/pages/Fort-Worth-TX/Dee-J-Kelly-Law-Library/171807344556?ref=mf. Hours and basic information can be found here, as well as announcements for various services that are offered to students and faculty.

DAYL Seeks Volunteer Jurors for Training
The Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL) seeks law student volunteers to serve as mock jurors at a Voir Dire CLE training exercise on Nov. 12 from 3:30 - 6:15 p.m. at the George Allen Sr. Courthouse. General juror characteristics will be supplied. This is a great opportunity to observe young lawyers firsthand in a mock voir dire at the civil courthouse before sitting civil and criminal judges presiding in actual courtrooms. Law students admitted on a first come basis. To RSVP or with questions, please contact Dana Brown at danabrown19@aol.com or Shadi Ashtari at sashtari1@gmail.com.

Student Skinny

Upcoming Events
Scholarships, Writing Competitions and Educational Opportunities

Upcoming Events
Nov. 9 – HSLA Meeting
HLSA will have a general meeting on Monday, Nov. 9 in Room 204 at noon and at 5 p.m. The guest speaker will be attorney, Edward E. Castillo.

Nov. 10 - Dee J. Kelly Law Library Presents a Legal Research Workshop - Conducting Free Legal Research Online
Want to gain a competitive edge in your interviews, internships or clerkships? Legal research doesn’t end with Lexis and Westlaw (and neither are free to use once you graduate). In this economic environment firms are looking for students who can conduct legal research without spending hundreds of dollars. Learn about the many free legal research resources that are available online on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from noon – 1 p.m. in the library computer classroom. Bring your lunch, dessert is on us.

Nov. 11 – Bittersweet Harmony: The Continuing Effects of the Internet on the Music Industry
Attend the panel discussion with top IP attorneys and music industry professionals on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from noon – 1:30 p.m. in Room 107. Speakers for the event include Jeff Storie of Decker Jones, Don Valdez of Decker Jones and Prof. Wade Savoy. A brief presentation will be given by 3L Nicole Sallie. Snacks will be provided. RSVP to nrsallie@gmail.com by Friday, Nov. 6.

Nov. 12 – Federalist Society
The Federalist Society is hosting Professor John Lott, Phd. who will speak about his book "More Guns, Less Crime" and the Chicago gun case that is before the Supreme Court on Thursday Nov. 12 in Room 202 from noon – 1 p.m. Food will be provided.

ROTC Full Scholarships for 1L Students for their 2L or 3L Year
Law students, who are interested in applying for Army ROTC full scholarships for their 2L and 3L years, should contact LTC Rod Joye, rjoye@txwes.edu, on the Texas Wesleyan University main campus this semester. If you are looking for a path into the Army JAG Corps, ROTC is a perfect fit. However, it takes between three and six months to process the scholarship application. If you desire a full scholarship for the rest of law school, you need to start the application process no later than January 2010. If you apply later, we can still award a scholarship, but it may not start till January 2011. Scholarships pay for all tuition, books and fees.

Scholarships, Writing Competitions and Educational Opportunities
Constangy, Brooks & Smith Diversity Scholars Award
The Diversity Scholars Award of $3,000 will go to one deserving second-year student attending an accredited law school. The criteria for the Diversity Scholars Award will be the applicant’s (1) an academic achievement (minimum GPA of 2.7), (2) commitment to diversity in the student’s community, school or work environment, (3) and personal achievement in overcoming challenges to reach his or her goals. Please note that these awards are not limited to students of a particular gender or racial or ethnic background. Applications must be received by Nov. 16, 2009. Please see the following link for more information and a copy of the application: http://www.constangy.com/f-4.html . If you have any additional questions, please contact the admissions office.

Are You a 1L from Fort Worth?
Fort Worth-Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association is again offering a $1,000 scholarship for two first-year students at an ABA-accredited law school in the State of Texas. The scholarship will be awarded for the spring 2010 semester.Requirements include being a graduate of a high school in Tarrant County, enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school for the spring 2010 semester and submitting the required documents including high school transcript, college transcript and LSAT scores. Applications must be postmarked by Dec. 1, 2009. If you have additional questions, please contact the admissions office.

My ApartmentMap Housing Scholarship
This scholarship can be used for on-campus or off-campus housing. It is awarded twice per year and is open to any legal U.S. resident who is 18 years or older and attending or will be attending an accredited college, university or trade school. To be considered, the student must write an essay of 250 words or less that describes how the MyApartmentMap housing scholarship would make his or her semester better. The deadline is Dec. 15, 2009 for spring 2010. For complete rules please go to www.myapartmentmap.com/housing_scholarship/rules/. Please email all entries to housing_scholarship@myapartmentmap.com and attach a Microsoft Word document containing your essay. If you have additional questions, please contact the admissions office.

12th Annual Entertainment Law Initiative
The 12th Annual Entertainment Law Initiative writing competition and Scholarship winner will receive a $5,000 award and the four runners up will receive $1,500 each. The scholarships are a joint effort of the GRAMMY Foundation and the ABA Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries. The winners are also flown to Los Angeles where they are honored at the Entertainment Law Initiative Luncheon in front of an audience of top entertainment attorneys. The winners also attend GRAMMY week events including the GRAMMY awards telecast. The paper submission deadline is Jan. 4, 2010. Please visit www. tinyurl.com/ELIFacebook for more information or search the web for the “The Entertainment Law Initiative”. If you have any additional questions, please contact the admissions office.

The Letourneau Award
Every year, the American College of Medicine (ACLM) presents a $1,000 award for the outstanding original paper on legal medicine. What is legal medicine? Legal medicine is the professional and academic discipline that concerns itself with legal aspects of medical science, medical practice and other health care delivery. Deadline for submissions is Jan. 11, 2010. For more information please visit http://www.aclm.org/resources/swc/pdfs/swc%202010.pdf. If you have any additional questions, please contact the admissions office.

The Bioethics Award
The American College of Legal Medicine (ACLM) will present awards for three outstanding original papers written by law or health professions students on topics in Bioethics. The award is for students currently enrolled in an accredited law, medical, podiatric, nursing, dental, health science or health care administration program. Deadline for submissions is Jan. 11, 2010. Please see the following for more information: http://www.aclm.org/resources/swc/pdfs/swcbioethics2010.pdf. If you have any additional questions, please contact the admissions office.

2010 Roscoe Hogan Environmental Law Essay Contest
The Roscoe Hogan Environmental Law Essay Contest is a $5,000 cash award given to the author of the winning essay. The 2010 topic is Can Coal Be Clean? Litigation Remedies for Coal Contamination from Mining to Combustion to Sequestration. Any student currently enrolled in an accredited American law school may submit a legal essay for the competition. Each entry must be submitted through a faculty advisor. All entrants must fill out and submit the “intent-to-enter” form by Jan. 29, 2010. To download the intent-to-enter form and see all the contest rules please visit www.publicjustice.net/What-We-Do/Awards/Law-School-Essay-Contest.aspx. If you have any additional questions, please contact the admissions office.

2010 Embryo Donation and Adoption Law Writing Competition
This is a writing competition regarding the specialty of human embryo donation and adoption and assisted reproductive technology. The first place award is $2500, the second place award is $1500 and third place is $1000. All entries must be submitted by Monday March 8, 2010 by 5 p.m. (PT). All entries received by Monday Feb. 1, 2010 5 p.m. (PT) will be eligible for a $500 bonus if selected as a first, second or third place winner. Registration and details are available at www.EmbryoLaw.org. Please see the admissions office for additional information.

CCBA Scholarship
The Cameron County Bar Association Scholarship Fund will award $3,000 for financial assistance annually to each scholarship recipient who is either enrolled in a paralegal program at an accredited college or university or an ABA-accredited law school. The applicant’s financial need; personal, family, and educational background; personal statement; and participation in community service activities will be considered in selecting the recipients of the Cameron County Bar Association Scholarship. The deadline to submit your application is March 12, 2010. Application must be postmarked no later than March 12, 2010. Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted. Before receiving scholarship funds, recipients will be required to demonstrate admission to and plan to enroll in a paralegal program at an accredited college or university or an ABA-accredited law school. To register go to: http://www.tsulaw.edu/admissions/scholarship/ccba08.pdf . If you have additional questions, please see the admissions office.

Career Insider

1L Training on Westlaw/Lexis Career Resources Nov. 9
Representatives from Westlaw and Lexis will go over career resources on their web sites for 1L students in Room 202 from noon – 1 p.m. Food will be provided. The seminar will be recorded for check-out on DVD from the career services office.

U.S. Air Force JAG Presentation Nov. 12
Recruiters from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy JAG services will talk about careers and clerkships in the JAG as well as the application process. The presentation will be held in Room 207 from noon – 1 p.m., and food will be provided. The seminar will be recorded for check-out on DVD from the career services office.

Dec. Grads – Fill Out Exit Interview Forms Now
Students graduating in December 2009 will need to fill out and return exit interview paperwork to the career services office before graduation. Please login to Symplicity to download and fill out the exit interview form and student organization checklist from the homepage and return them to the front desk in the CSO, or by e-mail to Isabel Estrada at iestrada@law.txwes.edu by Nov. 20.

Featured Job Opportunities on Symplicity
Daniel P. Webb, a solo practitioner in Granbury, seeks a 2L or 3L law clerk to brief and draft memos regarding various family law and/or real property matters. Family law knowledge a must, oil/gas and/or real property a plus.

A criminal defense attorney with the firm of Kernan & Clark, P.C., in Fort Worth, seeks intern(s) for a part-time position.

The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network in Washington, D.C., a non-partisan, non-profit, legal services, watchdog and policy organization dedicated to ending discrimination against and harassment of military personnel affected by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT), seeks legal interns for the spring 2010 semester.

The American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law sponsors a summer fellowship program for 1L and 2L students, named the Janet D. Steiger Fellowship Project, honoring the memory of the late Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. Each of the 20 selected students will serve for a minimum of eight weeks in the consumer protection department of one of the participating State Attorneys General during the summer of 2010. The application deadline is Feb. 5, 2010.

For more information on these and other positions, including instructions on how to apply, please login to Symplicity.