Welcome. The Grapevine is your weekly newsletter published by the SBA for law students. The

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1 THE GRAPEVINE Week 5 September 11, 2017 September Welcome The Grapevine is your weekly newsletter published by the SBA for law students. The Grapevine features a weekly calendar of events as well as news from the SBA, and announcements from various on campus clubs. Submissions The Grapevine is produced by your SBA Secretary. Submissions must be ed to Kelly Watkins at KWatkins@scu.edu by Friday at 5:00 PM to be included in the following weeks newsletter. Your 2017 SBA Board Members Christian Girgis & Kris Octabiano Presidents Mikaela Burkhardt Vice President of Full Time Students Kevin Lee & Sarah Swaty Vice Presidents of Part Time Students Karin Hjorth Vice President of External Affairs Justin Jimenez Community Service Chair David Williams & Sean Phillips Directors of Internal Communications Ariel Keller & Chase Carlile Treasurers Kelly Watkins Secretary

2 Special Announcements Upper Division Students ts Taking the November MPRE? Registration Deadline is Thursday, September 14 *Need study materials?* Come by the ASP Resource Room in Bannan 230-H Election Announcement Attention 1L's: There is a tiebreaker election for the second 1L SBA Class Representative position that will take place from Tuesday 9/12 at 10:00 am through Friday 9/15 at 10am. The two candidates running for the position are: Pedro Naveiras and Caitlin Mitchell. Every vote counts, so please vote! As a reminder, the election takes place on ecampus. Thank you for your participation! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 12:00 PM - Bar Exam Information & Planning B :00 PM - High Technology Law Information B :00 PM - Women & Law General B :00 PM Hot Topic Speaker B :00 PM Cannabis Law Society Introduction B333 12:00 PM Health Law Society Puppy Lawn behind Vending Machines (Near Bannan) 12:00 PM Family Law Society General 12:00 PM - Privacy Law Information B :00 PM - FYF: How to Make B127 12:30 PM - Student Town Hall w/ Dean B127 2:00 PM - APALSA Welcome Back Locatelli BBQ Pit 5:00 PM - Women & Law General B 127

3 Event Details Monday, September 11 Bar Exam Information and Planning Session for 3L s and 4L s 12:00 PM Bannan 142 We will discuss how to choose a bar partner, how to take steps to ensure success in your last semester, technical requirements such as the moral character and MPRE. This meeting will be recorded for those that miss it. High Technology Law Information Session 12:00 PM Bannan 127 Information session for students interested in learning more about high tech law at SCU. Tuesday, September 12 Women & Law General Meeting 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM Bannan 127 Come join us to learn how to become a member, more about the Mentor-Mentee Program, how to gain access to the outline bank, and upcoming events. The Cannabis Law Society: Yearly Introduction Meeting! 12:00 PM Bannan 333 Come join us to learn more about what we do. Wednesday, September 13 Hot Topics Speaker Series 12:00 PM Bannan 135 Join Alexander Community Law Center for attorneys, alumni, and students for a panel discussion on the intersection of Immigration, Human Trafficking and Worker s Rights. Also, come learn how to apply Law Center skills to your future job. Health Law Society Puppy Party 12:00 PM Grass Lawn behind Vending Machines near Bannan Come hang out with friends and puppies! Student Town Hall with Dean Kloppenberg 12:30 PM Bannan 127 All students are encouraged to attend to hear updates about the school and ask the Dean any questions you may have. Family Law Society General Meeting 12:00 PM Bannan 238 Join the Family Law Society on Thursday, September 14, at 12 PM in B238 for introductions, a peek at our upcoming events, and pizza! Questions? WMCcallum@scu.edu. Thursday, September 14 Privacy Law Information Session 12:00 PM Bannan 135 Are you interested in privacy Law? Bring your lunch, and join us for an information session to find out more about privacy law, the privacy law certificate, opportunities available to you and how we can help.

4 APALSA Welcome Back BBQ 2:00 5:00 PM Locatelli BBQ Pit Get to know the board and mingle with other APALSA members over burgers. Vegetarian options are available. A $2 dollar donation is encouraged. Hope to see you there! Friday, September 15 FYF: Course Outlines & How To Make Them 12:00 PM Bannan 127 This workshop covers the purpose of outlining, suggests different textual and visual models for organizing legal material, and provides some concrete steps to get started. Plus, we ll address why creating your own outline is the best strategy to making sure you re learning the material. Upcoming Events Journal of International Law 9 Hole Golfing Tournament 12 PM, Friday September 15, San Jose Municipal Golf Course Yemi AAkilo@scu.edu if you have any questions. Purchase your ticket at

5 Wednesday, September 13, Noon Bannan 135 Hot Topics Speaker Series at Noon Leveraging your hands-on classes to land a job after law school Join Alexander Community Law Center attorneys, alumni and students for a panel discussion on the Intersection of Immigration, Human Trafficking and Workers Rights. Also, come learn how to apply Law Center skills to your future job. Margarita P. Alvarez, Workers Rights Supervising Attorney, KGACLC Ruth Silver Taube J.D. 93 Workers Rights Supervising Attorney, KGACLC Lynette Parker, Immigration Supervising Attorney, KGACLC Gamaliel Galindo J.D. 14 Attorney at Law, GALINDO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Sam Kesten J.D. 14 Attorney at Law, Kesten Law - Employment Lawyers Jinzy Zhu 3L, KGACLC Workers Rights Student Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center, a clinical program of Santa Clara Law For more information, visit law.scu.edu/kgaclc or smlopez@scu.edu

6 St A STUDENTS WALKING: $50 STUDENTS WITH CART: $65 FRIDAY, SEPT HOLE GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER Enjoy the afternoon with Journal of International Law! Are you a beginner? No worries! We can pair you with a seasoned player, and San Jose Municipal Golf Course has rental golf clubs available (supplies are limited). Buy your ticket using the link below by Friday, Sept. 1 by 5 p.m. ATTORNEYS WALKING: $60 ATTORNEYS WITH CART: $75 QUESTIONS? YEMI AKILO, AAKILO@SCU.EDU SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE 1560 Oakland Road San Jose, CA Exact tee time will be e- mailed, but it will start around 12 p.m.

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10 Welcome 1Ls to Santa Clara Law VOLUNTEER and Make a Difference! Present legal workshops to community groups under the supervision of experienced attorneys and enhance your legal presentation skills. We ll train you in one of these areas: Workers' Rights Consumer/Debtor Rights Tenants' Rights How it works: Student teams will present one-hour legal educational workshops at civic and cultural organizations serving low-income, immigrant or elderly populations in Santa Clara County. A minimal time commitment from you (less than 10 hours a semester) will greatly benefit the community. Sign-up or learn more: To get involved with the Community Workshops contact Marisol Durani, medurani@scu.edu Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center a clinical program of Santa Clara Law law.scu.edu/kgaclc

11 GRADUATING STUDENTS: Grad 101 is Wed. Sept. 20, 2017 at 12-1 p.m., 5-6 p.m., and 9-10 p.m. All sessions will be in Bannan 139. Attend Grad 101 for a quick review of what you need to do to graduate, Bar requirements, and what to expect as we get closer to commencement! Questions? Contact Law Student Services at lawstudentservices@scu.edu.

12 SAVE THE DATE Tues. Sept. 26, 2017 JD-MBA & JD-MSIS Information Session 12:00 1:00 PM & 5:00 6:00 PM Bannan 127 Do you have questions about these combined degree programs? Come to the info session for more information on September 26th! Questions? Contact Law Student Services at

13 Student Services Notes Important Dates Sept. 20 Grad 101 Presentations Sept. 26 JDMBA & JDMSIS Info Session Oct. 2 Last day to petition for 2017 or 2018 degree Oct. 6 Last day to request an administrative exam reschedule September 11, 2017 Thurs. 9/14/17 is the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) Application Receipt Deadline! See the National Conference of Bar Examiners website for more information. First Year and Transfer Students! Don t forget to submit your CA Bar registration forms: You have 90 days from the beginning of your study of law to register! Last day to request language accommodations (US Law Parking Warning! Undergraduates start school on Monday, Sept. 18. Beware, parking will be crowded. Please plan accordingly. Council of Leaders Meetings 9/20/17 10/18/17 11/15/17 1:00 2:00 PM in BH 139 All students welcome! SAVE THE DATE: JD-MBA & JD-MSIS Info. Session Sept. 26, 2017 Bannan :00 to 1:00 PM & 5:00 to 6:00 PM Do you have questions about these combined degree programs? Come to the info session for more information on Sept. 26th. Attention Graduating Students: Save the Date! Attend the GRAD 101 session on Sept. 20, 2017 for a quick review of what you need to do to graduate, bar requirements, and what to expect as we get closer to commencement. Sessions will be held at 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. All sessions will be in Bannan 135. Plan to attend one of the sessions. October 6th is the Exam Reschedule Request Deadline. Please take the time to review your exam dates and times. October 6 is the LAST day to request a reschedule for an administrative exam conflict. Ask yourself... - do I have 2 exams on the same day? - do I have 2 exams back to back i.e. one at 6 pm and one the next morning at 9:00 am? If the answer to any of these questions is YES, then you have a deadline of FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017 to request an Administrative Conflict Reschedule. You must complete the reschedule request form on-line. ( Requests received after this date for Administrative Conflicts will not be approved. US. Law LL.M. students - 10/6/17 is the last day to request for a language accommodation during the examination period if applicable. To find the form, go to then search for LL.M. in U.S. Law Exam Petition for Language Accommodations. Health tip: You don t have to be perfect to be amazing!

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17 ELS is currently looking for 1L Representatives: Be the at-large voice of 1Ls and gain insight into how the organization works. Incredible and fun leadership opportunity. Great volunteering opportunity. 1Ls considering running for the ELS executive board position next year are especially encouraged to apply! ELC is also looking for a Treasurer: Be responsible for the ELS budget and chair fundraising events. Great opportunity to work closely with other ELS board members. Incredible and fun financial experience. Law students from all years invited to apply! Please send a resume and statement of interest that includes relevant experience and why you want to be involved in ELS to els.scu@gmail.com. Deadline to apply: Sept. 12, 5pm

18 FAMILY LAW SOCIETY GENERAL MEETING THUR. 12 BANNAN 238 PIZZA PROVIDED!

19 a talk on Fall General Meeting and Surviving and Making the Most Out of Law School When: Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 12pm Where: B127 *Panda Express Provided