January 2024

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Want To Be a Judicial Intern in Philadelphia This Summer?

The Career Strategies Office makes applying to the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas easier through the Unified Judicial Application. The Career Strategies Office makes applying to the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas easier through the Unified Judicial Application. This application allows you to create one

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01.29

Information on Applying for a 2024 Summer or Fall Co-op

Dear Students, If you are interested in applying for a 2024 Summer or Fall co-op, please see the application process as follows... Dear Students, If you are interested in applying for a 2024 Summer or Fall co-op, please see the application process as follows: Co-op Matching Process Administered on Microsoft Teams The matching process is administered on Microsoft Teams. To join Kline Co-op Administration Team, go to https://teams.microsoft.com/ and sign in using your Drexel credentials. Click on the Toggle “Create or Join a Team” and enter code: 0dtkyjn to join. Once in the Team, you will see my welcome message on the General Tab landing page. Please navigate through all three (3) numbered tabs on the left menu of the Team to familiarize yourself with all content and posted instructions before you submit your application. Timeline for 2024 Summer & Fall Co-op Matching Process Event Summer 2024 Co-op Fall 2024 Co-op Launch of Matching Process Tues., Jan. 17, 2024 (Join Teams) Tues., Jan. 17, 2024 (Join Teams) Co-op Application Due Mon., Jan. 29, 2024 (Noon) Fri., March 1, 2024 (Noon) Co-op Conference Period Ongoing beginning Feb. 5, 2024 Ongoing beginning March 4, 2024 Interview Period Ongoing beginning Feb. 12, 2024 Ongoing beginning March 11, 2024 Placement Notification Rolling beginning March 1, 2024 Ongoing beginning April 15, 2024 Co-op Begins Mon., May 20, 2024 Mon., August 19, 2024 Co-op Ends Fri., July 19, 2024 Tues., December 3, 2024 AJD Students: The summer semester is a good time for an AJD student to complete a co-op. If an AJD student in the Class of 2025 would like to do a co-op “off cycle” (i.e. in a different semester than Summer 2024), please email Prof. Parambath to schedule a meeting for planning around that. Current 2L Students: Current 2Ls who have not yet applied for (or completed a co-op) are invited to apply for a Fall 2024 co-op. Once I receive your application, I will be in touch to schedule a co-op conference. Current 1L Students: Though current 1Ls technically qualify to apply for a fall co-op, 1Ls are encouraged to continue to take core courses in the fall of the 2L year and to apply next fall for a co-op in the spring of the 2L year or later. Please email Prof. Reena Parambath at rep42@drexel.edu if you have questions about summer or fall co-op.

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01.29

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers – Confidential Zoom Sessions

Laurie Besden, Esq., Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) of PA, will be available for virtual one-on-one sessions on Monday, March 4th via Zoom. Students who would like to request a confidential meeting with Laurie should sign up here. Laurie Besden, Esq., Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) of PA, will be available for virtual one-on-one sessions on Monday, March 4th via Zoom. Students who would like to request a confidential meeting with Laurie should sign up here. LCL will also have slots available on April 8th, which can be scheduled here. The hours on March 4th are dedicated to Drexel Kline students, while the hours on April 8th are open to all PA schools, so may be more limited. Laurie offers confidential, discreet, and private sessions to discuss any type of addiction, alcohol issues, mental health disorders, stress, or depression – about yourself or others for whom you are concerned. She can also provide literature or other resources to address any ethical or bar application-related questions. All communications are confidential, and there is no record of the time with her. Other than communicating Laurie’s availability, no member of the law school administration is involved. LCL is a non-profit, completely confidential resource that helps lawyers and law students who are dealing with issues related to alcohol, drugs, depression, and other serious emotional challenges. Left untreated, these conditions will sabotage a student's law school performance and jeopardize their admission to the bar. If you or someone you care about has any related concerns, please schedule a confidential chat with Laurie, or use LCL’s 24/7/365 hotline at 1-888-999-1941.

Announcement

01.29

Law School Ambassador: 3L Position

Cover letter and resume due by Monday, Jan. 22

The Office of Admissions is seeking a 3L to serve as a Law School Ambassador (LSA). LSAs serve as the first point of contact to prospective, admitted, and confirmed students each year. The Office of Admissions is seeking a 3L to serve as a Law School Ambassador (LSA). LSAs serve as the first point of contact to prospective, admitted, and confirmed students each year. Duties involve: conducting tours and virtual information sessions, participating in and providing event assistance during admissions events, reading law school applications, and embodying the Drexel Difference when greeting all visitors and answering questions truthfully and tactfully. This position is only for 2024 graduates and will be for the Spring 2024 semester only. LSAs are awarded $1000 compensation that will be dispersed in 4 payments throughout the semester. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to lawadmissions@drexel.edu by EOB Monday, January 22. Students with Federal Work Study are preferred.

Announcement

01.16

Part-time Job for a 3L: JD Application Reviewer

Cover letter and resume due by Monday, Jan. 22

The Office of Admissions is seeking a candidate to serve as a part-time, seasonal admissions file reviewer. This part-time position focuses on the holistic review of first-year JD applications for admission to the Law School. This position is open only to 2024 JD graduates. The Office of Admissions is seeking a candidate to serve as a part-time, seasonal admissions file reviewer. This part-time position focuses on the holistic review of first-year JD applications for admission to the Law School. This position is open only to 2024 JD graduates. The application reviewer will assist the admissions team in analyzing the qualifications of applicants by submitting evaluations and recommendations through an electronic file management system. Qualifications should include a positive attitude, enthusiasm for Kline Law, a high level of independence, follow through, initiative, and a commitment to diversity in legal education. The reviewer is expected to communicate regularly with the Admissions Office via telephone and email. The duration of the assignment is for the spring 2024 semester. The position's compensation is $15.00 per hour with an average of 10-15 hours per week. Work may be performed remotely. The reader will submit their hours and be paid bi-weekly. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to lawadmissions@drexel.edu by EOB Monday, January 22. Students with Federal Work Study are preferred.

Announcement

01.16

NLG Weekly Brown Bag Lunch

Thursdays from 12 to 1 p.m.

Bring your lunch and join us for an informal meeting where everyone is welcome to take a break from the grind of law school each Thursday. Bring your lunch and join us for an informal meeting where everyone is welcome to take a break from the grind of law school. Every Thursday from 12 to 1 p.m. in Room 230 Upcoming NLG Events

Event

01.16

Legal Methods Writing Group

Attention Legal Methods II student: Are you unhappy with your performance in Legal Methods I? Do you feel you could use a little more help in your writing skills? Come to Writers Group! Starting Thursday, Feb. 1 at 12:15 in Room 250. Attention Legal Methods II student: Are you unhappy with your performance

Announcement

01.8

Apply for Undergraduate Law Program TA Positions

Kline’s Undergraduate Program is looking for law student TAs! We would like to hire several JD students to provide tutoring from January through mid-March to Kline undergrads taking a variety of law-related courses. Rate is $15/hour. More information & application instructions available here. Kline’s Undergradu

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01.8

2024 Commencement Information

This year’s Commencement Ceremony will take place Friday, May 17 at 9 a.m, at the Kimmel Center. Please apply for your degree or submit the Walkthrough form by January 12, 2024. This year’s Commencement Ceremony will take place Friday, May 17 at 9 a.m, at the Kimmel Center. If you will be completing your requirements this Spring, please apply for graduation via DrexelOne. You will also choose an attendance response for the ceremony through that application. If you are not completing your requirements but would like to “walk” in the 2024 ceremony, you may complete a Walkthrough form. JD students must be within 25 credits of completion at the end of the term to be eligible to participate and LLM students within 7 credits of completion. Please apply for your degree or submit the Walkthrough form by January 12, 2024.

Announcement

01.8

Spring 2024 Textbooks and Assignments

Spring 2024 textbook information for your registered sections can be found via the “Buy Books” link in DrexelOne. Please be cautious about purchasing electronic versions of texts as you may not have access to them during an in-person exam. Spring 2024 textbook information for your registered sections

Announcement

01.8