March 2009

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March 1, 2009

    Upcoming Events:

    April 3, 2009
    Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF): 5th Annual Spring Symposium. Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact the SALDF at umsaldf@yahoo.com.

    April 4, 2009
    Barristers' Ball:     Jungle Island. For more information, contact the Barristers’ Ball Chairs: Chris DiSchino or Anita Surendran at BarAndGavel@gmail.com

    April 8, 2009
    Alumni Development: Friends of the Law School Luncheon Series featuring Frank Haith. 12:00 p.m., Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center, 175 NW First Avenue, 11th Floor Conference Room, Miami. For more information, contact Alumni Development at 866-UMLAW, 305-284-3470.

    April 24, 2009
    Last day of classes.

    April 29, 2009
    Final Exams begin.
  • Alumni Development: Alexander R. Laster, JD '03, Memorial Bowling Extravaganza. 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m., Lucky Strike, South Beach. For more information, contact Alumni Development at 866-UMLAW, 305-284-3470.

March 2, 2009

  • Law Library: Westlaw - Prepare to Practice. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Room D236. For more information, click here.
  • HOPE: Workplace Justice Project. 12:30 - 3:00 p.m., Study Room B-449. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
  • CYLC & HOPE: Child Advocacy Week: The Children’s Trust Miami Heart Gallery. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.

March 3, 2009

  • Christian Legal Society: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F300.
  • Black Law Students Association: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room E352.
  • HOPE: Public Interest Lecture Series (PILS). 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 216B. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
  • HOPE: Camillus House Service Day. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Meet at the Bricks at 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.

March 4, 2009

  • Career Development Office: Informational Career Fair. 12:30 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • CYLC & HOPE: Child Advocacy Week: The Child Advocacy Luncheon Panel. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room E352. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
  • HOPE: Deadline for Summer 2009 HOPE Fellowships Applications. 5:00 p.m., HOPE office, Room B-446. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
  • HOPE: Last Day of HOPE Art Supplies Drive Benefiting Arts Behind Bars. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
  • Law Library: Wednesday Workshop - European Union Research. 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Room D236. For more information, click here.
  • Law Library: Westlaw - Prepare to Practice. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Room D236. For more information, click here.
  • Cardozo Jewish Legal Society: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F300.

March 4-5, 2009

  • Student Bar Association: Spring Elections Runoff. Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact the SBA at sba@law.miami.edu or call (305) 284-5473.

March 5, 2009

  • Jewish Comparative Law Society: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room A110A.
  • Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SADLF): Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F408.

March 5-7, 2009

  • HNBA 2009 Mid Year Conference: “Building Relationships to Forge Success.” Hyatt Regency Hotel, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, Florida 33134. For more information, click here.

March 6, 2009

  • Law Registrar: Legal Research & Writing ends.
  • Equity Playhouse: "NUMBER 82...(Or Whatever our Rank is Now)." 7:30 p.m., Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, Coral Gables campus. For more information, click here.
  • International Graduate Law Programs: LL.M. Worldwide Alumni Reunion 2009. Faculty Meeting Room, Law Library, 4th Floor. For more information, contact the International Graduate Law Programs office at (305) 284-5402.
  • CYLC & HOPE: Child Advocacy Week: Aging Out: Teens Leaving Foster Care. Movie screening and discussion. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room E352. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.

March 7, 2009

  • Inter-American Law Review: 2009 Symposium "Righting Wrongs? The Inter-American System of Human Rights after 50 Years." 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Storer Auditorium, University of Miami School of Business Administration. For more information, click here.
  • HOPE: Habitat for Humanity. 6:30 a.m., meet on the Bricks. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
  • HOPE: VITA Tax Prep. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Good Will headquarters, 2121 NW 21st St., Miami, FL 33142. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.

March 8, 2009

  • International & Comparative Law Review: Elections. Room F109. For more information, contact the International & Comparative Law Review at (305) 284-1856 or UMICLR@law.miami.edu.

March 9, 2009

  • HOPE: HOPE Fellows Interviews. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
  • Law Library: Westlaw - Advanced Certification-Prepare to Practice. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room D236. For more information, click here.
  • Miami Law Women: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F109.
  • Inter-Club Council (ICC): Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F309.

March 10, 2009

  • HOPE: HOPE Fellows Interviews. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
  • Christian Legal Society: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F300.
  • Society of Bar & Gavel: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F109.

March 11, 2009

  • Career Development Office: Student Programs, Internships, Scholarships and International Careers for Lawyers in the State Department. 12:30 p.m., Room 352. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • HOPE: General meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F209. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
  • HOPE: HOPE Fellows Interviews. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
  • Law Library: Wednesday Workshop - Private International Law Research. 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Room D236. For more information, click here.
  • Cardozo Jewish Legal Society: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F300.
  • Intellectual Property Law Society: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F108.

March 12, 2009

  • Graduate Program in Estate Planning: "Your Next Step – LL.M. in Estate Planning" luncheon seminar. 12:30p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Room F309. To RSVP, contact Laura Adams at Ladams@law.miami.edu or (305) 284-4918.
  • Center for Ethics & Public Service: CEPS Advisory Board Meeting. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Faculty Meeting Room. For more information, contact the CEPS at (305) 284-3934.
  • HOPE: HOPE Fellows Interviews. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
  • Alumni Development: Annual Broward County Judicial Reception. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Auto Nation Tower, 110 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. For more information, contact Alumni Development at 866-UMLAW, 305-284-3470.
  • Student Bar Association: General meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact the SBA at sba@law.miami.edu or call (305) 284-5473.
  • Jewish Comparative Law Society: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room A110A.
  • Phi Alpha Delta: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room E352.
  • Entertainment & Sports Law Society: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F108.

March 14, 2009

  • HOPE: VITA Tax Prep. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Good Will headquarters, 2121 NW 21st St., Miami, FL 33142. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.

March 15 - 22, 2009

  • Spring Recess

March 17, 2009

  • Alumni Development: CLE Program and Reception for NY alumni and northeast region admitted students. 5:30 p.m., Greenberg Traurig, LLP, MetLife Building, 200 Park Avenue, 38th Floor, New York, NY 10166. RSVP to (866) 99UMLAW or alumni@law.miami.edu.

March 21, 2009

  • HOPE: VITA Tax Prep. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Good Will headquarters, 2121 NW 21st St., Miami, FL 33142. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.

March 23, 2009

  • Law Library: Westlaw - Advanced Certification-Prepare to Practice. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room D236. For more information, click here.
  • Miami Law Women: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F109.
  • HOPE: Camillus House Service Day. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Meet at the Bricks at 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.

March 23-27, 2009

  • Charles C. Papy Jr. Moot Court Board: Spring Advanced Moot Court Competition. For more information, contact the Dean of Students office at (305) 284-4551.

March 24, 2009

  • Christian Legal Society: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F300.
  • Black Law Students Association: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room E352.

March 25, 2009

  • Center for Ethics & Public Service: William M. Hoeveler Awards honoring United States District Judge Donald Graham. 4:00 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact the CEPS at (305) 284-3934.
  • HOPE: Public Interest Leadership Board (PILB) meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 209. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
  • Cardozo Jewish Legal Society: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F300.
  • Business Law Review: Elections. Room E352. For more information, contact the UM Business Law Review at (305) 284-6885.

March 26, 2009

  • Academic Achievement Program: Dean's Fellow Fall 2009 Hiring Information meeting. 1:00 - 1:50 p.m., Room 209. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.
  • HOPE: Public Interest Lecture Series (PILS). 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room A-110A. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
  • Student Bar Association: General meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact the SBA at sba@law.miami.edu or call (305) 284-5473.
  • Dean of Students: Graduation and Bar Exam Meeting. Room 352. For more information, contact the Dean of Students office at (305) 284-4551.
  • Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SADLF): Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F408.
  • International Moot Court Board: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F108.

March 27, 2009

  • Admissions & Recruiting: Law Day for Admitted Students. For more information, contact the Office of Student Recruiting at (305) 284-6746.
  • Miami Law Review: Miami Law Review Banquet. By Invitation Only. For more information, contact the Miami Law Review at (305) 284-5632

March 28, 2009

  • International & Comparative Law Review: International & Comparative Law Review Symposium. Various Rooms at the Law School. For more information, contact the International & Comparative Law Review at (305) 284-1856 or UMICLR@law.miami.edu.
  • Admissions & Recruiting: Housing Day for Admitted Students. For more information, contact the Office of Student Recruiting at (305) 284-6746.
  • Business Law Review: Elections. Room E352. For more information, contact the UM Business Law Review at (305) 284-6885.
  • HOPE: VITA Tax Prep. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Good Will headquarters, 2121 NW 21st St., Miami, FL 33142. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.

March 29, 2009

  • HOPE: Community Partnership for the Homeless (CPH) Servcie Day. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., CPH South Miami-Dade Center, 28205 SW 125 Avenue, Homestead, FL 33033. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.

March 30, 2009

  • Office of Financial Aid: The Financial Aid Office presents A Financial Planning Seminar. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid at (305) 284-3115.
  • Dean of Students: Graduation and Bar Exam Meeting. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Room 309. For more information, contact the Dean of Students office at (305) 284-4551.
  • Dean of Students: Graduation and Bar Exam Meeting. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Room 110. For more information, contact the Dean of Students office at (305) 284-4551.

March 31, 2009

  • Career Development Office: Judicial Clerkship Panel. 12:30 p.m., Room 109. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
  • Dean of Students: Graduation and Bar Exam Meeting. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Room 309. For more information, contact the Dean of Students office at (305) 284-4551.
  • Christian Legal Society: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room F300.
  • Hispanic Law Students Association: Meeting. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room E265.
  • Phi Alpha Delta: Wine & Cheese event. 7:00 - 900 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. To RSVP, email rascopad@gmail.com.