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1) Sign up for Commencement!
2) Legal Studies Website
3) Change to Boalt Jury Opportunity
4) Clean Tech Forum
5) UCDavis Law Outreach
6) Info for your law school debt
7) Biofuels Talk
8 ) Liason Position to V.Chancellor
9) Advisor Code. Get yours.
10) Thank you BLSA!!!
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1) Sign up for Commencement!
Sign up for Commencement!
So far only 37 of the graduating seniors have signed up for the Legal Studies Commencement Ceremony.
The deadline is Friday April 20th!
Go here: http://legalstudies.berkeley.edu/?page_id=489
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2) Legal Studies Website
Legal Studies Website
Our Legal Studies website is getting better and more useful.
Based on the questions I receive, I have the feeling the website is underutilized.
Check it out!
Some features include:
Course syllabi
Honors info
Course Offerings for specific semesters
Law-related course list
Alumni Stories (under ‘About the Major’)
http://legalstudies.berkeley.edu/
If you have suggestions or you find something weird, et me know.
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3) Change to Boalt Jury Opportunity
Change to Boalt Jury Opportunity
Students, Professor Schoenberger needs to change the jury selection class from 4/11 to 4/10. Please see message below. Please let him know whether this change frees you up to act as a juror that evening.
Perhaps the best way to understand the legal process is to serve as a juror. We would like to offer the Legal Studies majors the opportunity to serve as jurors in Professors Cynthia McGuinn and Rich Schoenberger’s Advanced Trial Prep jury selection class and final trials at Berkeley Law. The law students will first engage in a jury selection exercise on April 10, 2012 (formerly April 11) from 6:30-9:00. We will provide pizza! We are looking for 6 jurors this night.
On April 21, the students will conduct a full on jury trial including short jury selection, opening statements, direct and cross examinations and closing arguments. Most of the students have extensive experience in Mock Trial competitions. We are looking for 8-10 jurors to observe the trial and conduct deliberations in a very interesting child endangerment case! Broken bones, felonies, intrigue! What could be more interesting! The trials will be held from approximately 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Boalt Hall’s courtroom classroom.
If interested in attending class on April 10, please reply to Professor Schoenberger at rschoenberger@walkuplawoffice.com by 4/6/12.
If interested in attending the trial on 4/21, please reply to Professor Schoenberger at rschoenberger@walkuplawoffice.com by 4/16/12
Thanks very much.
–Richard H. Schoenberger
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4) Clean Tech Forum
Clean Tech Forum
BERC (Berkeley Energy and Resources Collaborative) Undergrad is hosting another event titled “Sharing Sustainability Solutions: Clean Technology Forum.” Check out the Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/323071481089188/?context=create
There is no question about it: the world needs our help. Corporations continue to pollute the atmosphere with gas emissions, detrimentally harming the environment. But what if these companies were the very solution to the world’s environmental problem? The Alpha Delta Pledge Class of Alpha Kappa Psi is proud to present a panel of industry leaders who work for companies that are at the forefront of a revolution to clean the world – our world. Come learn about the keys to their success and what you can do to help as we invite you to take part in Sharing Sustainable Solutions.
Speaker Panel featuring:
Sungevity – VP for Customer Care Martha Belcher
Suntech – Communications Manager Walker Frost
Solar City – Engineering Team Lead Monica Tanza
SunRun – Public Relations Manager Susan Wise
Better Place – Director Advanced Engineering Arne Stoschek
Coda Automotive – Marketing Specialist Jeff Swedlund
Simbol Materials – Strategic Development Director Randy Grow
Dress Code: Campus Casual
Resumes Accepted
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM
East Pauley Ballroom, 3rd floor of MLK Student Union
Please register at http://cleantechnologyforum.eventbrite.com/.
Feel free to contact us at ad.cleantechforum@gmail.com
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5) UCDavis Law Outreach
UCDavis Law Outreach
KING HALL OUTREACH PROGRAM – Currently accepting applications!
Deadline to apply is April 15, 2012.
Priority consideration is given to applications received by April 7.
There are no application or tuition fees to participate in this 2-year program.
Drop-in Question/Answer day TOMORROW: Friday, April 6 – 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
For complete eligibility criteria, program description, instructions and application please visit:
http://www.law.ucdavis.edu/prospective/outreach/KHOP.html
Program Description:
Your KHOP commitment involves two academic years and two consecutive summers: one four-week session each summer before your junior and senior year where you are “in residence” at UC Davis. During the two summer sessions, you will:
Take classes in writing, logic, and LSAT prep. These classes focus on building and strengthening your academic skills;
Attend presentations about law school preparation and the legal profession by law professors, attorney and admission professionals;
Participate in Moot Court and Mock Trial; and
Meet with tutors and admission professionals who can help shape your academic and career decisions.
It doesn’t stop there! During the academic year, you will have the opportunity to receive pre-law advising, take practice LSATs under test conditions and receive access to additional pre-law resources from the Outreach library.
Eligibility:
Students must be first-generation college students OR come from an economically disadvantaged background and…
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher as calculated on a 4.33 scale and following LSAC guidelines;
Are a current college sophomore in good standing or will be transferring to a 4-year college for Fall 2012 within three hours of Sacramento (Junior students are highly encouraged to consider applying to Pre-Law Boot Camp in the Fall for participation in Spring 2013);
Intend to go to law school, but no earlier than for Fall 2014 enrollment.
Higher consideration given to students previously identified by enrollment in Trio (Upward Bound, PUENTE, EOP, etc.) or other college outreach programs such as STEP.NOTE: There is no fee to apply! If selected to participate in KHOP, you are not allowed to take outside classes or work. We understand that many students depend on financial aid and/or a job in the summer. Students who successfully complete the summer program may receive up to a $1400 stipend.
Have questions and can’t make it to an info session? Come to a program Q&A drop-in day!
Stop by King Hall room 1380A located within the Law Admission & Financial Aid suite, with your questions during the following days/times:
Friday, April 6 – 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Friday, April 12 – 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
If you have any questions regarding the application or the program, please contact us by phone at 530.754.7776 or by email, outreach@law.ucdavis.edu.
UC Davis School of Law
Admission Outreach Office
400 Mrak Hall Dr.
Davis, CA 95616
Follow your dream, become a lawyer…
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6) Info for your law school debt
Info for your law school debt
We are fortunate to have Jason DiLorenzo of GLAdvisor return this semester to make another presentation to Berkeley Law students. He made two well received presentations last spring, one of which was at the “Tax Day” event. Jason’s expertise in the areas of loan repayment and financial advising will make the session worthwhile to all students, regardless of their current grade level or post-graduation plans. Please plan to take the time to hear him speak!
Law Degree Economics:
How Federal Legislation Has Improved the Economic Value of A Law Degree
Learn what steps you need to take in order to position your debt, tax filing and finances to fully realize the benefits of these pivotal statutory student loan changes.
Thursday, April 12
100 Boalt Hall
2:00-3:00pm
Presented by Jason DiLorenzo
• An examination of escalating debt levels’ effect in eroding a Law degree’s financial value and how recent events have reversed this trend markedly.
• The steps you need to take in order to maximize the benefits of these programs and to mitigate the costs of your debt.
• Inherent conflicts of interest and common mistakes people make while navigating these programs and other financial matters.
• Q & A to follow
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7) Biofuels Talk
Biofuels Talk
Biofuels Lifecycle Assessment Talk (with Prof. Horvath)
Are you interested in learning more about biofuels? Biofuels are a hot topic when it comes to ongoing efforts to make our energy supply more secure and sustainable. But are they a wise choice when you consider their cradle-to-grave environmental impacts?
BERC Undergrad is pleased to welcome Professor Arpad Horvath, of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, for a talk on Life-cycle Environmental Assessment of Biofuels. The talk will take place on Wednesday, April 18th from 6-7 pm at Haas C320.
This event, aimed at the undergraduate level, is part of an ongoing Speaker Series that will try to address the following questions: What are the resource inputs for various energy sources, and their waste outputs, and how do these compare between energy sources? How can this inform our decisions regarding which energy sources are best from the standpoint of efficient use of resources?
Please RSVP at www.facebook.com/events/201430173292950 and invite your friends!
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8 ) Liason Position to V.Chancellor
Liason Position to V.Chancellor
My name is Irene Hong and I am currently serving as the Student Liaison to
Vice Chancellor Harry Le Grande. I am writing to encourage the undergraduates in the Legal Studies
department to consider filling out an application for this great opportunity.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Dear Cal Student,
I encourage you to consider serving on the Vice Chancellor’s Student
Advisory Committee (VCSAC). We are seeking students who are deeply
interested in the quality of student life, student services and the
student experience at Cal. You will have the opportunity to provide
feedback directly to the Vice Chancellor Le Grande about matters
concerning Student Affairs. This is a fantastic opportunity to have your
voice heard on this campus. Please refer to the application form below
for more information. The application DEADLINE is APRIL 20TH, 2012
Please send completed applications to vcsac2012@gmail.com. Thank you for
your time and consideration,
Sincerely,
Irene Hong
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Send applications to: vcsac2012@gmail.com.
Application for Membership on the Vice Chancellor’s Student Advisory
Committee
The Student Advisory Committee to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
(VCSAC) offers an exceptional opportunity for interested UC Berkeley
students to provide counsel to Vice Chancellor Harry Le Grande concerning
the quality of student life and the co-curricular experience. Students
serving on the VCSAC will provide direct advice and feedback to the
Student Affairs division on the campus administration and help influence
decisions concerning student services at Cal. Membership on the committee
varies from 12-15 members depending upon the application pool of a given
year. Past discussion topics have included:
• Operational Excellence
• Financial Aid
• Admissions Process
• Student Security
• A meeting with the Chancellor
Students that are on the committee have the opportunity to interact
monthly with the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and also have a great
way to build their resumes.
Eligibility
All interested Cal students who plan to be enrolled in and present on
campus for both the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 semesters are eligible.
Students who are passionate about the quality of student life and the
student experience at UC Berkeley, engaged in the campus community, and
interested in student services and development outside of the classroom
setting are encouraged to apply. We are seeking a broad representation of
Cal students. Applicants must be available to attend monthly meetings on
Tuesdays (usually on the second week of the month) from 5:10-7:00 p.m.
Application Instructions
The application deadline is April 20th, 2012. All eligible students may
apply by sending an e-mail to vcsac2012@gmail.com with:
• your resume and a brief statement (of no more than 250 words) expressing
your interest in serving as a member of VCSAC.
In the body of the email, please write:
• your name, in the subject line
• the length of your tenure at UC Berkeley, including the type and date
of entry (e.g. freshmen admit – fall 2007, junior transfer student – fall
2009, or freshman spring admit – spring 2009) and class year/expected date
of graduation
• the college you are enrolled in and the major(s) and minor(s), if
applicable, you have declared
• your e-mail address, phone number, and current address, including
your primary contact information for the summer (or when you are away
from campus).
If you have any questions, please contact Irene Hong at
ikhong@berkeley.edu.
For more information on the committee, please visit:
< http://campuslife.berkeley.edu/sa/vc/student-advisory>
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9) Advisor Code. Get yours.
Advisor Code. Get yours.
So far 100 of you have come in for your advisor code.
Yay!
There are still about 100 of you left who haven’t come in.
Please don’t wait until your telebears appt to come in.
If you’ve waited this long to come in, you will most likely have to wait in line.
When you come by, poke your head in and wave.
Then go wait on the couch if I’m with someone.
That way I’ll know you’re out there and the student I’m with will know you’re there too.
If you need to declare (you’re being blocked by the College) please bring in your completed Application to the major, your Petition to Declare and your essay.
And while you’re in my office, please refrain from using your phone. Thanks! 
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10) Thank you BLSA!!!
Thank you BLSA!!!
The Living Catalogue was a hit!
The food was delicious, the guitarist was great and the event ran very smoothly.
A big thank you to all the members who put time and energy into planning and executing the Living Catalogue.
You guys are great!
And thanks to those of you who came to the event too.
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