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ADR Applications for the Spring 2024 Client Counseling and Mediation Teams are now OPEN!

 ADR Applications for the Spring 2024 Client Counseling and Mediation Teams are now OPEN! Applications are due Thursday, October 12th at 5:00 pm. Please email your application and resume to ADR President, Dibya Patnaik, dp3235@drexel.edu, by the deadline.

ADR Applications for the Spring 2024 Client Counseling and Mediation Teams are now OPEN! Applications are due Thursday, October 12th at 5:00 pm. Please email your application and resume to ADR President, Dibya Patnaik, dp3235@drexel.edu, by the deadline.

ADR Client Counseling Team Tryout Application

ADR Mediation Team Tryout Application

Remember: you may only compete on one team, but you can try out for both Client Counseling and Mediation if you wish! Please feel free to reach out to ADR President Dibya Patnaik, dp3235@drexel.edu, if you have any questions!

09.25

Apply To Be a Tech TA for Professor Werner-Simon

 Prof. Werner-Simon teaches Marijuana Cannabis Law and seeks a TA to come to the classroom and "work" (i) the computer monitor and (ii) the class Zoom channel. The latter is used to "welcome in" visiting guests from across the globe who will speak to the class. Professor Werner-Simon, former federal prosecutor, filmmaker, and national lecturer, is seeking a Tech TA on Thursday evenings, 6 to 8 p.m. EST.

Prof. Werner-Simon teaches Marijuana Cannabis Law and seeks a TA to come to the classroom and "work" (i) the computer monitor and (ii) the class Zoom channel. The latter is used to "welcome in" visiting guests from across the globe who will speak to the class.

The professor uses (as visual content) from a google drive - pre-loaded clips from her own films, as well as documentaries and Powerpoint presentations which contain original source documents.

Each class begins with a review of up-to-the-minute events (New-in-the-News) and (after some exposition) the professor connects those events to the content of the class.

Each Thursday eve is a choreographed mash-up of constitutional law, current events, legal history and drug policy. The TA runs the google drive and the Zoom room using (following along with) a detailed script (prepared in advance by the professor and tailored to the content listed on the syllabus).  

ADDED BONUS, if you and the professor "click" aka "connect" -- she will also consider you to be a paid member of her (personal not school-related) research strike force. (This is a virtual group of law students and newer lawyers “on call” on both coasts who conduct research when the professor has a media appearance and/or publication). 

The strike force research position (of rolling “on call” assignments of a few hours) can start at any time and carry on through winter/summer holidays.  There is no need to commit to any assignment as the professor works down her list and declinations are always OK.  

Submit an email to the professor at jaw478@drexel.edu if you are interested. In the subject area of the email include the words "Thursday Tech TA" AND attach (i) A resume or cv, and (ii) any writing sample (preferably a memo or paper written for class). No transcript is required but can be submitted if the student prefers.

Interested? email Prof. Werner-Simon, an adjunct, at  jaw478@drexel.edu.

09.25

Spring Break Trip to France

Application Deadline: November 15

 Spend two weekends in Paris and a week in the capital of Brittany studying French and European Union Law. Earn one credit. Friday, March 8-Sunday, March 17. For details write Professor Coleman atckc32@drexel.edu or Dr. Field at rif24@drexel.edu. Deadline Nov. 15.

Spend two weekends in Paris and a week in the capital of Brittany studying French and European Union Law. Earn one credit. Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 17. For details write Professor Coleman at ckc32@drexel.edu or Dr. Field at rif24@drexel.edu. Deadline Nov. 15.

Apply

09.18

6-Question Survey for Faculty & Staff: Kline School of Law Brand Research

The Kline School of Law recently engaged J2, a creative brand & design firm, to better understand the unique value the Kline School of Law’s JD program brings to those we seek to serve. We would appreciate your response by the end of the day Sunday, Sept 24.

The Kline School of Law recently engaged J2, a creative brand & design firm, to better understand the unique value the Kline School of Law’s JD program brings to those we seek to serve.

That is where you come in. We are seeking your participation in this survey to help us better understand your perspective on the Kline School of Law experience, what makes this school unique, and the impact a Kline education has on students.

There are a handful of questions, and the entire survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. We would appreciate your responses by the end of the day Sunday, Sept 24.

Thank you in advance for your time and thoughtful reflection.

Complete the Survey

09.18

8-Question Survey for Students: Kline School of Law Brand Research

 We are seeking your participation in this survey to help us better understand what drew you to this institution and how Kline School of Law’s JD program has impacted your life and career. We would appreciate your response by the end of the day Sunday, Sept 24.

The Kline School of Law recently engaged J2, a creative brand & design firm, to better understand the unique value the Kline School of Law brings to those we seek to serve.

That is where you come in. We are seeking your participation in this survey to help us better understand what drew you to this institution and how Kline School of Law’s JD program has impacted your life and career. As a student, we value your unique perspective.

There are eight questions in total, and the entire survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. We would appreciate your response by the end of the day Sunday, Sept 24.

Thank you in advance for your time and thoughtful reflection.

Complete the Survey

09.18

Apply for Fall Graduation!

 Students who intend to complete all requirements and graduate in December (at the end of the Fall semester) should apply for their degree on DrexelOne by September 30th. Under the Academics tab, click “Apply for Graduation” on the right. If you have any changes to make, such as adding or removing a concentration or changing your legal name, please do so prior to applying. Students who intend to complete all requirements and graduate in December (at the end of the Fall semester) should apply for their degree on DrexelOne by September 30th. Under the Academics tab, click “Apply for Graduation” on the right. If you have any changes to make, such as adding or removing a concentration or changing your legal name, please do so prior to applying.

09.6

Fill out the LRC Survey

 The LRC is conducting a survey of Kline School of Law students, faculty, and staff to help us improve our services. Please take a few minutes to let us know how we're doing and how we can serve you better! Students who participate can enter to win $5 worth of printing.

The LRC is conducting a survey of Kline School of Law students, faculty, and staff to help us improve our services. Please take a few minutes to let us know how we're doing and how we can serve you better! Students who participate can enter to win $5 worth of printing.

Fill out the survey!

09.6

Department of Justice, Tax Division Virtual Presentations for HP & SLIP Programs

Virtual Sessions August 30 & 31

 Join the Department of Justice, Tax Division for a virtual presentation on the Department of Justice’s Honors Program and Summer Law Internship Program positions.

Join the Department of Justice, Tax Division for a virtual presentation on the Department of Justice’s Honors Program and Summer Law Internship Program positions.

Learn about tips on applying, as well as a discussion of the Tax Division, which is one of the best-kept secrets in the Department. The Tax Division was the second highest ranked organization within the Department of Justice in the 2022 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings.

Tax courses or experience are NOT required! The Tax Division, primarily located in Washington, D.C., represents the United States in criminal and civil litigation around the country. Tax Division attorneys are immediately assigned cases and given hands-on litigation opportunities that are virtually unmatched in other private or public sector roles. We strive to build a collegial working environment that reflects the diversity of America.

We’re going to have sessions before the SLIP and Honors Program applications are due on September 5. All law students are welcome to attend any of them. The information for joining each is below.


Information for Joining the Tax Division’s Presentations
The presentations will take place on DOJ’s virtual WebEx platform. You can also join by phone by calling 415-527-5035 and entering the meeting passcode.

August 30, 7:00-8:00 pm EDT via Webex
Join from the meeting link
https://taxdivision.webex.com/taxdivision/j.php?MTID=m3bc48d0cf3c0f4c6063a2a70c9a64188
Join by meeting number
Meeting number (access code): 2762 173 4937
Meeting password: 8thDMgJTp58

August 31, 12:30-1:30 pm EDT via Webex
Join from the meeting link
https://taxdivision.webex.com/taxdivision/j.php?MTID=m3deb1586bf0c69811f37cad8103d6d69
Join by meeting number
Meeting number (access code): 2762 193 7016
Meeting password: mJXaxZXM839

08.30

Apply for Fall Pro Bono Opportunities by Wednesday, August 23 (noon)

 If you are interested in participating in any of these projects, please be sure to submit your resume (some projects require a statement of interest and/or interview) and rank your choices in order of preference no later than the registration deadline of Wednesday, August 23 at 12:00pm. Please be sure to list more than one choice as space is limited in all projects. Listing only one opportunity does not increase your chances of being placed in that project. Dear Students,

Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful summer. As you begin the Fall Semester, keep in mind that it is time to start working towards satisfying the 50-hour Pro Bono Service Requirement (All JD students). You can begin doing pro bono work once you have completed one semester of law school. Please be mindful when planning your pro bono service for the year that most projects are not structured for students to earn 50 hours in one semester. Some projects will be offered only as remote opportunities while others will be in-person.

Please check your email for an updated list of the Pro Bono Opportunities that are available for you to enroll in this semester. Training for these projects will take place during the first few weeks of the Fall Semester. If you are interested in participating in any of these projects, please be sure to submit your resume (some projects require a statement of interest and/or interview) and rank your choices in order of preference no later than the registration deadline of Wednesday, August 23 at 12:00pm. Please be sure to list more than one choice as space is limited in all projects. Listing only one opportunity does not increase your chances of being placed in that project.

If you have questions about any of the projects, or the Pro Bono Requirement, in general, please be in touch. I’m excited to work with each of you to find a rewarding and meaningful pro bono experience!

Best,

Rashida



Rashida T. West, Esq.
Director, Pro Bono & Public Interest Programs
Pronouns: she/her/hers

08.22

All-College Choir

Info Session: Monday, September 18th at 1pm

 Do you love to sing, meet new people, and participate in the Drexel community? The All-College Choir would love to have you join us this fall!

Do you love to sing, meet new people, and participate in the Drexel community? The All-College Choir would love to have you join us this fall!

The All-College Choir is open to all Drexel students. There is no audition and no experience required, only a desire to meet new people, learn the process of ensemble singing and have fun in no-stress rehearsals. The All-College Choir sings a wide variety of music, including spirituals, Broadway, modern choral, pop, and many others. Solos are available for students who are interested. We rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00pm until 4:20pm in Main Auditorium. If you are enrolled in a course that conflicts with some of our rehearsal time, you still may be able to join! Our first rehearsal of the year will be on Tuesday, September 26th at 3pm in Main Auditorium, or if you are on campus this Summer, we will be holding an information session on Monday, September 18th at 1pm. Our goal in the All-College Choir is to keep experienced choral singers singing in college and to introduce new singers to choral singing. To register for All College Choir, either self-register or ask your advisor to add MUSC 104-001 to your schedule. You may take the choir for one credit or no credits. To RSVP for the information session or ask questions, please feel free to email Prof. Scott Bacon, founder, and director of the All-College Choir, at sdb33@drexel.edu. Thanks, and have a great remainder of your Summer!

08.14

Call for Judges! Battle of the Experts 2023

 We hope you will consider judging Battle of the Experts 2023, the national law school mock trial competition hosted by the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law. The competition is September 22-24, 2023 at KITA.

We hope you will consider judging Battle of the Experts 2023, the national law school mock trial competition hosted by the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law. The competition is September 22-24, 2023 at the Kline Institute of Trial Advocacy at 1200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19102. The field features ten of the top trial advocacy programs in the country. You can sign up to judge by clicking here.

Here are the times of each round (inclusive of check in and post-trial feedback, all times Eastern Standard Time):

  • Round 1: Friday, September 22, 2023 8:40 am - 12:15 pm
  • Round 2: Friday, September 22, 2023 1:40 pm - 5:15 pm
  • Round 3: Saturday, September 23, 2023 8:40 am - 12:15 pm
  • Round 4: Saturday, September 23, 2023 1:40 pm - 5:15 pm
  • Semi-Final: Sunday, September 24, 2023 8:40 am - 12:15 pm

Judge orientation will be held via Zoom on Monday, September 18, 2023. You may attend or watch a recording of the orientation prior to the tournament.

If you have any questions, please contact me at pmp45@drexel.edu.

08.14

Artificial Intelligence Policy

 The Student Handbook and Honor Code Statement have been updated for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year to reflect the Law School’s new policy on generative artificial intelligence. Please note the following changes:

The Student Handbook and Honor Code Statement have been updated for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year to reflect the Law School’s new policy on generative artificial intelligence. Please note the following changes:

  1. Under Prohibited Conduct, the addition of the following violation:
    Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence. Students may not use generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools to create any portion of exams, assignments, or any work product for any clinics, co-ops, or pro bono unless explicitly given permission by their instructor or supervisor.
    (JD Handbook p. 57; LLM Handbook p. 49)
  2. In the Honor Code for Exams and Major Assignments, the addition of the following bullet point:
    I certify that I did not use generative artificial intelligence (GAI) (such as ChatGPT, Writesonic, etc.) to create any portion of this exam/paper—including quotations, citations, paraphrased assertions, and legal analysis—without explicit authorization from my professor. I further certify that where I have used GAI per the professor’s explicit permission, I have checked all content generated by it for accuracy using traditional research sources (such as Lexis and Westlaw)
    (JD Handbook p. iii; LLM Handbook p. 58)

08.14

2023 Moot Court Announcement

 The Kline School of Law Moot Court Board would like to congratulate the following students who have been extended an offer to join the board...

The Kline School of Law Moot Court Board would like to congratulate the following students who have been extended an offer to join the board: 

  • Marko Bohatiuk
  • Kayla Borowitz
  • Laurel Campbell
  • Josh Clark
  • Caitlyn Corey
  • Kara Coxe
  • Stuti Joshi
  • William Locke
  • Emily Marquez
  • Patrick McGovern
  • Dani Mclaughlin
  • Gianna Penezic
  • Mary Schoenherr
  • Jannelle Scillia
  • Medina Talebi
  • Jefferson Toro

The board, coaches, and judges were impressed by the briefs and oral arguments; it was a highly competitive group. Unfortunately, we could not take all the students who tried out, and we encourage any 2Ls who did not make the board to try out again next year.  

Special recognition goes to our top 3 briefs and top 3 oral advocates who are: 

  • Best brief - Josh Clark
  • Second place brief - Kayla Borowitz
  • Third place brief - Caitlyn Corey
  • Best advocate in the preliminary rounds - Danielle McLaughlin
  • Tied Second & Third place advocates - Josh Clark & Emily Marquez

Students advancing to the semi-finals are: 

  • Kayla Borowitz
  • Josh Clark
  • Emily Marquez
  • Gianna Penezic

In the semi-final round Emily Marquez will be petitioner against Kayla Borowitz who will be respondent. Gianna Penezic will be petitioner against Josh Clark who will be respondent. 

The final round will be on August 16 at 4 p.m., as part of 1L orientation. Details to follow. All new and returning members should join. 

07.24

BakerHostetler Intellectual Property Diversity Scholarship

Deadline: September 8

 The BakerHostetler Intellectual Property Diversity Scholarship is an annual scholarship available to first year (2L) students who have a genuine interest in the patent law profession. During their summer internship, we provide recipients with unique opportunities and experiences that showcase our nationally acclaimed IP practice. IP Diversity Scholarship recipients receive summer associate compensation as well as an additional $5,000 toward tuition or other law school expenses.

The BakerHostetler Intellectual Property Diversity Scholarship is an annual scholarship available to first year (2L) students who have a genuine interest in the patent law profession. During their summer internship, we provide recipients with unique opportunities and experiences that showcase our nationally acclaimed IP practice. IP Diversity Scholarship recipients receive summer associate compensation as well as an additional $5,000 toward tuition or other law school expenses.

Application

FAQs

07.24

2023-24 Daniel J. Curtin, Jr. Fellowship

Application Deadline: October 1

 The Planning and Law Division of the American Planning Association is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications from planning students and law students for its 2023-24 Daniel J. Curtin, Jr. Fellowship.

The Planning and Law Division of the American Planning Association is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications from planning students and law students for its 2023-24 Daniel J. Curtin, Jr. Fellowship.

Fellowship Announcement

Application

07.5

Slots Still Available in the Civil Litigation Field Clinic

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR A CLINIC: Tuesday, July 13 at 12 pm

 Slots still available in the Civil Litigation Field Clinic. Send your updated resume, unofficial transcript printed from Symplicity, and writing sample to Donna Duggan at donna.duggan@drexel.edu. If you have any questions, please contact Dean Frankel at richard.frankel@drexel.edu. Slots still available in the Civil Litigation Field Clinic. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, July 13 at noon. Send your updated resume, unofficial transcript printed from Symplicity, and writing sample to Donna Duggan at donna.duggan@drexel.edu. If you have any questions, please contact Dean Frankel at richard.frankel@drexel.edu.

06.26

Pardons in Pennsylvania: Helping Low-Income Philadelphians with Criminal Records Obtain a Fresh Start

 Training for this pro bono project will take place Thursday, June 29 from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. If you are interested in participating in this pro bono project, please email Rashida West by Monday, June 26 and she will send you the Zoom link.

Training for this pro bono project will take place Thursday, June 29 from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. If you are interested in participating in this pro bono project, please email Rashida West by Monday, June 26 and she will send you the Zoom link. Pardon applications take approximately 10 hours to complete. Students can count this training toward the pro bono requirement as long as they take on a pardons client and complete the application.

Download Info & Eligibility Criteria

06.26

Moot Court Board Tryouts

 This is a reminder that anonymous ID request for Moot Court Board tryouts is still open until June 1. This is a reminder that anonymous ID request for Moot Court Board tryouts is still open until June 1. To receive an anonymous ID, please email Maddie Mull (mkm367@drexel.edu) the following information:

Name
Email
Phone Number
Anticipated Graduation Year

The tryout problem opens on June 7 and briefs are due on July 9 by 11:59 PM. To access the problem, there will be a Blackboard page available for those who receive an anonymous ID. The oral argument portion of the tryout will be held on July 22–23.

Requesting an anonymous ID does not bind you to trying out, but you cannot tryout without one. If you have any questions before or during tryouts, please reach out to Maddie. We are excited to see your brief writing and oral advocacy skills. Good luck!

05.30

Public Interest Summer Brown Bag Lunch Series

Thursdays at 12 p.m. from June 1 through July 27

 Every summer, the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Law School Public Interest Professionals Committee hosts weekly brown bag lunchtime programs, where practitioners discuss different aspects of public interest practice.

Every summer, the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Law School Public Interest Professionals Committee hosts weekly brown bag lunchtime programs, where practitioners discuss different aspects of public interest practice. The programs will be held every Thursday during the lunch hour, beginning on June 1 and continuing through July 27, at the Bar Association offices at 11th and Market Streets in Philadelphia. These events are a great way to get an overview of public interest law, connect with public interest practitioners and meet other law students who are interested in the work.

Most public interest employers in Philadelphia are aware of the lunch series and encourage their interns to attend. If your employer doesn’t know about this – don’t hesitate to let them know you would like to attend. Summer employers are generally very supportive of law students participating in these type of professional development events!

Registration

All sessions run from 12-1 pm and, unless otherwise noted, will take place at the Philadelphia Bar Association Offices, 1101 Market Street, in the 10th floor Board Room. Plan to arrive early and bring photo i.d. for admission to the offices. 

  • Thursday, 6/1/23: “Collaborative Advocacy in the Public Interest Community” (School Funding case)
  • Thursday, 6/8/23: “Post-Graduate Fellowships”
  • Thursday, 6/15/23: “Direct Services/Community Lawyering”
  • Thursday, 6/22/23: “Personal Finance: How You Can Afford to Be a Public Interest Lawyer”
  • Thursday, 6/29/23: "Immigration Practice & Immigrant Rights"
  • Thursday, 7/6/23: "Using the Bar Association and Other Networks and Resources to Expand Your Public Service Career"
  • Thursday, 7/13/23: “Cultural Competency in Public Interest Practice”
  • Thursday, 7/20/23: “Policy and Impact Litigation”
  • Thursday, 7/27/23: "Criminal Law and Prisoner's Rights/Sentencing”

Register
Please register by 5pm on the day preceding the panel you wish to attend.

05.8

Negotiation and Arbitration Tryouts 2023

Applications due Monday, May 15

 Arbitration and Negotiation Team Tryout applications are now open and due on Monday, May 15, at 5 pm.

FALL 2023 NEGOTIATION TEAM TRYOUTS
Negotiation Team Tryout applications are now open and due on Monday, May 15, at 5 pm. Tryouts will be held over Zoom on May 22 and 23 starting at 6:00 pm. Each tryout will run for 15 minutes. You only try out one day!

To try out for the Negotiation Team, you must complete the following by May 15 at 5 pm:
(1) download and submit the Negotiation Application and a copy of your resume to Dibya Patnaik at dp3235@drexel.edu; and
(2) sign up for one tryout time slot using this link

After the deadline, you will receive the tryout problem as well as your confirmed tryout time by May 16.

FALL 2023 ARBITRATION TEAM TRYOUTS
Arbitration Team Tryout applications are now open and due on Monday, May 15, at 5:00 pm. Tryouts will be held over Zoom on May 24 and 25 starting at 6:00 pm. Each tryout will run for 10 minutes. You only try out one day!

To try out for the Arbitration Team, you must complete the following by May 15 at 5 pm:
(1) download and submit the Arbitration Application and a copy of your resume to Dibya Patnaik at dp3235@drexel.edu; and
(2) sign up for one tryout time slot using this link

After the deadline, you will receive the tryout problem as well as your confirmed tryout time by May 16.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact ADR President, Dibya Patnaik, at dp3235@drexel.edu.

REMINDER: you may only compete on one team, but you can try out for both Negotiation and Arbitration if you wish.

05.8

CSO Availability Update for April 24-28

During the week of April 24, several CSO staff will be attending the annual NALP Education Conference in Vancouver, BC. The CSO office will remain open and Amanda Young, Program Manager, will be here to assist you. 


During the week of April 24, several CSO staff will be attending the annual NALP Education Conference in Vancouver, BC. This is an important conference where law school career services staff network with legal employers and vendors from the U.S. and Canada. We will attend educational programs on all the hot topics impacting employment trends and hope to return with new ideas. Jennifer Whitehurst will be presenting on a panel for the first time! The CSO office will remain open and Amanda Young, Program Manager, will be here to assist you. Come in for coffee, tea, and water. If you email us during the week of April 24, we will do our best to reply in a timely manner, but please understand that we’re working and on West Coast time.

04.17

Law Review Write-On Anonymous ID Request

Deadline: April 21

 Law Review Write-On Anonymous ID request is open until April 21 at the end of the day. All the requestor needs to email Tyra Mwai at tm3354@drexel.edu the following information:

Law Review Write-On Anonymous ID request is open until April 21 at the end of the day. All the requestor needs to email Tyra Mwai at tm3354@drexel.edu the following information:

  • Your name
  • Email
  • Phone Number
  • Anticipated Graduation Year

You cannot participate without an anonymous ID!

04.17

Spring Exam Reminders

 Remember to download the Spring Exams version of Exam4 at https://www.exam4.com/org/1163, and complete a qualifying practice exam by 5:00 PM on April 21st to be eligible for technical assistance.

Remember to download the Spring Exams version of Exam4 at https://www.exam4.com/org/1163, and complete a qualifying practice exam by 5:00 PM on April 21st to be eligible for technical assistance.

To fulfill the practice exam requirement, you must:

  1. Download the finals version of the Exam4 software
  2. Run through opening the Exam4 software using
    1. Your 5-digit Spring Final Exams ID
    2. the S23 Practice Exam – CLOSED file
  3.  Make sure you have no issues typing or using the multiple choice feature
  4. Successfully submit this exam file (it can be blank) by 5 PM on April 21st.

Doing this early will help to identify any issues you may run into during an exam, and give us time to help you before that. Please allow a full business day to receive an email confirming your practice exam.

Please refer to the “Preparing for Spring Exams” email sent 3/30/23 from LawOSA for other more detailed information about exams.

04.17

CSO Employment Data Announcement

 Earlier this month the Career Strategies Office submitted its annual required graduate employment data to the American Bar Association (ABA). The CSO is thrilled to report that the Class of 2022 had the 3rd highest percentage of graduates employed in full-time, long-term, bar passage required or JD advantage jobs among all law schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Earlier this month the Career Strategies Office submitted its annual required graduate employment data to the American Bar Association (ABA). The CSO is thrilled to report that the Class of 2022 had the 3rd highest percentage of graduates employed in full-time, long-term, bar passage required or JD advantage jobs among all law schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

  1. UPenn Law: 93.89%
  2. Penn State Law: 92.59%
  3. Drexel Kline Law: 92.4%
  4. Villanova Law: 92.39%
  5. Dickinson Law: 90.24%
  6. Temple Law: 89.49%
  7. Duquesne Kline Law: 87.59%
  8. Rutgers Law: 87.53%
  9. Pitt Law: 85.6%
  10. Widener Law: 71.42%
  11. Delaware Law: 69.14%

Drexel Kline Law graduates were employed in a diverse range of practice areas, employer types, and locations. Several graduates also chose to pursue advanced degrees upon graduation, including Drexel Kline Law’s Cyber Law & Data Privacy LLM (Master of Laws) program and other competitive Master’s and Ph.D. programs. We are so proud of our graduates!

Visit our website to see more of our employment data and download the full 2022 ABA Report.

04.17

National Black Prosecutors Association (NBPA) Annual Job Fair

 Attached are the materials regarding the National Black Prosecutors Association (NBPA) Annual Job Fair taking place on Tuesday, August 15 at the Hyatt Centric Magnificent Mile Hotel, in Chicago, Illinois

Attached are the materials regarding the National Black Prosecutors Association (NBPA) Annual Job Fair taking place on Tuesday, August 15 at the Hyatt Centric Magnificent Mile Hotel, in Chicago, Illinois. The NBPA, established in 1983, is a professional member organization comprised of over 800 prosecutors. Our mission is to recruit, train, and advance the careers of minority attorneys as prosecutors at all levels of government. Our annual convention serves not only as a job fair forum, but as a comprehensive legal training program for prosecutors.

NBPA 2023 Applicant Letter

NBPA 2023 Applicant Registration Form

NBPA List of Participating Employers

04.10

Summer Pro Bono Opportunity - The Andy and Gwen Stern Community Lawyering Clinic (Dornsife Center)

Deadline: May 5

 The Andy and Gwen Stern Community Lawyering Clinic (Stern CLC) will have opportunities for students to earn up to 50 pro bono hours during the summer of 2023.

The Andy and Gwen Stern Community Lawyering Clinic (Stern CLC) will have opportunities for students to earn up to 50 pro bono hours during the summer of 2023.

The Stern CLC handles a variety of legal issues for individuals from the neighborhoods around Drexel, including homeownership, landlord-tenant issues, probate administration, estate planning, and post-conviction relief, among others. Volunteers may assist with screening calls, walk-ins, referrals, intake interviews, and representation; office and file management; outreach and relationship building; and/or legal research and advocacy projects.

Volunteers will be supervised by the clinic’s Assistant Director and should expect to work the majority of their hours in person at the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships at 3509 Spring Garden Street. Occasional working from home may be permitted as appropriate.

Interested students should submit a brief Statement of Interest, resume, and anticipated schedule of availability to Rashida West (rtw27@drexel.edu) and Stephanie Dorenbosch (sad336@drexel.edu) by Friday, May 5. Applications received after the deadline will be considered if space remains available.

04.10

Apply for the 2023-24 CLTT Student Board

Deadline: April 10, 11:59 p.m. ET

 The Thomas R. Kline School of Law's Center for Law and Transformational Technology (CLTT) is seeking applicants to join the Center’s Student Board for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Thomas R. Kline School of Law's Center for Law and Transformational Technology (CLTT) is seeking applicants to join the Center’s Student Board for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Board assists the Center in developing events, programming, and newsletter content related to the convergence of law and technology. Service on the Board will provide the selected students with the opportunity to delve into emerging issues of law, technology, policy, and regulation, and to work more closely with faculty and guests affiliated with the Center.

Interested students should apply by sending a brief cover letter expressing interest and resume to the Faculty Director of the Center, Professor Robert Field, at rif24@drexel.edu. For any questions, please reach out to Professor Field. Applicants will be accepted up to April 10, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET with board appointments announced soon thereafter.

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France Summer Program Through University of Iowa

 Applications are now open for this six-credit program, which runs May 15-June 16, 2023. The cost is $8,000, which includes 6 credits, housing, legal and touristic visits, plus opening and closing meals.

Applications are now open for this six-credit program, which runs May 15-June 16, 2023. The cost is $8,000, which includes 6 credits, housing, legal and touristic visits, plus opening and closing meals. The program spends the first five days in Paris and then goes to the beach front town of Arcachon, one hour from Bordeaux. The courses will be: Introduction to French Law I (one credit) and II (one credit) (Paris lawyer/professor Michael Amado); Comparative Criminal Procedure (2 credits) (Iowa professor and associate dean Emily Hughes); and Law in the Muslim World (2 credits) (Iowa professor and Program Director Adrien Wing). Interested students can visit the website at https://law.uiowa.edu/summer-program-france-paris-arcachon which includes all relevant documents or contact adrien-wing@uiowa.edu.

03.27

TA Opening for Fall 2023

 Professor Werner-Simon, former federal prosecutor, filmmaker, and national lecturer, is seeking a TA for the Fall 2023 semester (for the class being held on Thursday evenings, 6 to 8 pm EST). Professor Werner-Simon, former federal prosecutor, filmmaker, and national lecturer, is seeking a TA for the Fall 2023 semester (for the class being held on Thursday evenings, 6 to 8 pm EST).

Prof. Werner-Simon teaches Marijuana Cannabis Law and seeks a TA to help tweak the Professor’s PowerPoint presentations, discuss and revise class content, & at times, edit film clips (often from the professor’s “industrial films”) to show in class, and to also collate class homework submissions into a single jumbo document.

The professor is teaching in Los Angeles this term and leaving for a program in Morocco (then France) when the semester ends and will arrive Day 1 in August at Drexel Kline Law. So, she needs to line-up her TA now. You can contact this year’s TA 3L Courtney Jones at cej58@drexel.edu to get the details about working with the professor.

PLUS, if you and the professor click, she will also consider you to be a paid member of her (personal not school-related) research strike force. (This is a virtual group of law students and newer lawyers “on call” on both coasts who conduct research when the professor has a media appearance and/or publication).

The strike force research position (of rolling “on call” assignments of a few hours) can start at any time and carry over into the summer. There is no need to commit to any assignment as the professor works down her list and declinations are always OK.

Submit: (i) A resume, (ii) a writing sample (preferably a memo or paper written for class) and (iii) although not required, but if easily available, a letter of reference. No transcript required but can be submitted if the student prefers.

Qualifications:
(i) Can be on campus and in the classroom Thursday evenings for the Fall term.
(ii) Can communicate via text and email as professor crisscrosses the globe.
(iii) Has a flare for working in PowerPoint (as professor’s own draft slides typically have format issues.)
(iv) Knows or can learn editing software to cull clips from films (mostly the professor’s).
(v) Likes to collaborate and is interested in current events in the world, the nation, the state, the city of Philadelphia and the subject matter of the class.

Prof. Werner-Simon is looking forward to reading your resumes and writing samples and intends to make the decision – sooner rather than later. Send the application materials (at a minimum a resume and writing sample) with a cover email to the professor at jaw478@drexel.edu.

03.20

Drexel Law Review Volume 16 Executive Board

 The Drexel Law Review Volume 15 Executive Board would like to extend our sincerest thanks to everyone who applied for a position on the incoming Volume 16 Board. After careful consideration, we are very excited to announce the Volume 16 Executive Board...

The Drexel Law Review Volume 15 Executive Board would like to extend our sincerest thanks to everyone who applied for a position on the incoming Volume 16 Board.

After careful consideration, we are very excited to announce the Volume 16 Executive Board:

Editor-in-Chief: Alexandria Richards
Managing Editor: Matthew Girolami
Articles Editor: Nick Lee
Articles Editor: Corrie Mitchell
Articles Editor: Kevin Ricard
Research Editor: Peri Buch
Research Editor: Julia Lawless
Research Editor: Geneva Litz
Notes Editor: Liam Pagán
Symposium Editor: Sarah Stone
Membership & Inclusion Editor: Nick Gronczewski
Online Media & Production Editor: Deeksha Walia

Please join us in congratulating this impressive group and wishing them well!

Best,
Volume 15 Executive Board

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