January 2008

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Information in this calendar is updated as of January 25, 2008. * Indicates additions or updates since the last publication.

Tuesday, January 1

Upcoming Events:

February 2, 2008
Law Review Symposium

February 9, 2008
Inter-American Law Review Symposium

February 23, 2008
Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium

Law School and Law Library closed.

Wednesday, January 2 - Friday, January 4

Dean's Office: Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Annual Meeting. New York, NY. For more information, visit the AALS Annual Meeting website or contact Dawn Stadmire at (305) 284-2394.

Monday, January 8 - Monday, January 14

Spring Orientation: For more information, contact the Dean of Students office at (305) 284-4551. Spring 2008 Orientation Website.

Tuesday, January 8

1L LRW Classes begin.
Spring Orientation: Lunch for 1L students. 12:00pm - 1:00pm. The Bricks. For more information, contact the Dean of Students office at (305) 284-4551. Spring 2008 Orientation Website.

Wednesday, January 9

Spring Orientation: Career Planning Center (CPC) - 1L Career Development Session. 11:45am - 12:45pm or 3:00pm - 4:00pm. Room 352. (1L students must attend one CPC Session on January 9th or 10th.) For more information, contact Diane Quick at (305) 284-5945. Spring 2008 Orientation Website.

Thursday, January 10

Spring Orientation: Career Planning Center (CPC) - 1L Career Development Session. 12:45pm - 1:45pm. Room 352. (1L students must attend one CPC Session on January 9th or 10th.) For more information, contact Diane Quick at (305) 284-5945. Spring 2008 Orientation Website.

Friday, January 11

Academic Achievement Program: Dean's Fellow training. 11:00am - 5:00pm. Room 309. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281. Academic Achievement Program Website.

Friday, January 11 - Sunday, January 13 & Friday, January 18 - Saturday, January 19

Continuing Legal Education: Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediation Training. Faculty Conference Room (Law Library, 4th Floor). For more information, contact Laurice at (305) 446-4630.

Monday, January 14

Classes begin: All students.

Monday, January 14 - Friday, January 18

42nd Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning: Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL. For more information, email heckerling@law.miami.edu or call (305) 284-4762. Heckerling Website.

Wednesday, January 16

Spring Orientation: Student Organization Fair. 12:30pm - 2:00pm. For more information, contact the Dean of Students office at (305) 284-4551. Spring 2008 Orientation Website.
Law Alumni Association: Heckerling Institute Law Alumni Breakfast. 7:45am - 9:00am. Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Chicago and Denver Rooms, Orlando, FL. For more information, call (305) 284-3470 or 1-866-99UMLAW. Heckerling Website.

Thursday, January 17

* Students: Res Ipsa and the Federalist Society are pleased to present: GEN. CROSBIE E. SAINT, USA Ret., Commander in Chief of U.S. Army Europe and Commander Central Army Group from 1988 to 1992. 6:00pm - 7:00pm. The Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge.

Friday, January 18

HOPE: V.I.T.A. (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Training. 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Room F309. Contact the HOPE Office umhope@law.miami.edu or (305) 284-2599 for more information. HOPE Website.

Saturday, January 19

HOPE: Day of Service. Contact the HOPE Office umhope@law.miami.edu or (305) 284-2599 for more information. HOPE Website.
HOPE: V.I.T.A. (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Training. 9:00am - 5:00pm. Room F309. Contact the HOPE Office umhope@law.miami.edu or (305) 284-2599 for more information. HOPE Website.

Monday, January 21

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday: Law School and Law Library closed.

Tuesday, January 22

Academic Achievement Program: Writing Center in Room 209A opens for Spring Semester. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281. Academic Achievement Program Website.

Wednesday, January 23

HOPE: First HOPE General Meeting. Contact the HOPE Office umhope@law.miami.edu or (305) 284-2599 for more information. HOPE Website.

Friday, January 25

HOPE: V.I.T.A. (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Training (make-up). 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Room F309. Contact the HOPE Office umhope@law.miami.edu or (305) 284-2599 for more information. HOPE Website.

Tuesday, January 29

Academic Achievement Program: Dean's Fellow Study Groups begin. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281. Academic Achievement Program Website.
* Students: Entertainment and Sports Law Society General Meeting for all members. 12:30pm. Room 352.

Thursday, January 31

Law Alumni Association: Florida Supreme Court Pro Bono Award Ceremony. Tallahassee, FL. For more information, call (305) 284-3470 or 1-866-99UMLAW.