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  • The Brief Is Moving on March 2

    On Monday, March 2, The Brief will move to a new digital home in SharePoint (where DragonNet is located).

    On Monday, March 2, The Brief will move to a new digital home in SharePoint (where DragonNet is located): https://drexel0.sharepoint.com/sites/Law-TheBriefNewsletter/

    This update will help streamline and improve the publishing process for student-facing announcements, events and funding opportunities.

    Timely content on the old site will be re-published in SharePoint ahead of the move.

    How to Submit an Item for Publication in The Brief, Starting March 2

    • Faculty and Staff: Faculty and staff should submit announcements, events, writing competitions, funding opportunities, etc. using the appropriate form on The Brief SharePoint site. A draft of your post will be created automatically and published after review and approval by the Marketing & Communications Office. While Emily Baker is on leave, Purnell Cropper (ptc44@drexel.edu) will manage the publishing process.
      • Note: The form will allow you to add a file to your post.
    • Student Org Events: No change. Student organizations should continue to follow the current process, using the Event Request Portal. If you include a publicity request, details about your event will flow into The Brief SharePoint site once your event is approved by Mallory Heller, director of facilities and events. The draft will be reviewed and published by the Marketing & Communications Office.

    Weekly Reminders

    We’ll continue to send reminder emails at the start of the week prompting you to visit The Brief SharePoint site for the latest updates.

    We appreciate your cooperation and flexibility during this transition. Thank you for your support in keeping The Brief running smoothly.

    Best regards,
    The Drexel Kline Marketing & Communications Office

    02.23

  • Schedule LCL Virtual Open Student Hours with Laurie Besden, Esq. on March 2

    Laurie Besden, Esq., Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) of PA (www.lclpa.org), will be available for LCL’s virtual Open Student Hours on Monday, March 2.

    Laurie Besden, Esq., Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) of PA (www.lclpa.org), will be available for LCL’s virtual Open Student Hours on Monday, March 2. These sessions are open to all Pennsylvania law students.

    Schedule your confidential 30-minute appointment here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/laurie-besden/drexel-lcl-student-hours-3-2-26

    Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, and slots tend to fill quickly, so we encourage you to reserve your time as soon as possible. Each appointment generates a unique Zoom link to ensure complete confidentiality.

    Please note that these meetings are entirely private; the law school is not involved in any way, and LCL support remains available to you 24/7/365.

    02.23

  • Timeline for Fall 2026 Co-op Matching Process

    The deadline for applying for a clinic is 5 p.m. on Monday, March 23.
    • Launch of Matching Process: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026
    • Student Application Due: No later than Monday, March 2, 2026 (Noon)
    • Co-op Conferences with Prof. Parambath: Weeks of March 2 & March 9, 2026
    • Interview Period: Ongoing Beginning March 16, 2026
    • Match Notification: Rolling beginning April 6, 2026
    • Co-op Begins: Monday, August 24, 2026
    • Co-op Ends: Friday, December 4, 2026

    02.23

  • Sign Up for the Drexel Kline Negotiation Competition

    Deadline: March 8

    Join the ADR team and Transactional Law Honor Society for DKSOL’s first Negotiation Competition. This competition is open to all students at DKSOL.

    Join the ADR team and Transactional Law Honor Society for DKSOL’s first Negotiation Competition. This competition is open to all students at DKSOL, no experience necessary. It will be held on Friday, March 27, at the law school. This competition will consist of two rounds of negotiations. Every team will compete in a preliminary round, and the highest scoring teams will move on to the final round. Each round will last approximately one hour. The competition is expected to begin around 1:30 p.m. and conclude with awards around 5 p.m. Prizes will be given to the top teams!! Light snacks will be provided between rounds.

    If you are interested, please submit the registration form by Sunday, March 8, at 11:59 p.m. Teams will be comprised of a maximum of two competitors. If you would like to compete, but do not have a partner, you can either compete alone or we can pair you with a teammate—just note this on your registration form The first 16 teams to register are guaranteed a spot. Additional teams may be considered, space permitting.

    Fact patterns will be released before spring break.

    If you have any questions, please contact Sam DiBona (sd3656@drexel.edu) or Kayla Papale (kep99@drexel.edu).

    Register

    02.23

  • Starting a New Student Organization

    Important information regarding the Spring session for New Student Organization proposals.

    Important Dates & Deadlines

    Please mark your calendars for the following dates:

    • Proposal Deadline: Friday, March 6, by 11:59 PM. The proposal form is attached. Send completed forms to SBALAW@drexel.edu.
    • Proposal Session: Monday, March 9, at 8 PM (via Zoom).

    You will receive the Zoom link for the proposal session once your form has been successfully submitted and reviewed. This gives you one month to prepare your proposals!

    How to Propose a New Organization

    The proposal form requires the following:

    • Organization Name
    • Membership: At least 4 members (including an interim President).
    • Faculty Advisor: A confirmed faculty member to oversee the group.
    • Mission Statement: A clear outline of your group’s purpose and goals.
    • Budget Proposal: Preliminary ideas on how your organization will utilize its funds.

    Standard Requirements: All active orgs are expected to hold at least one General Body meeting per semester, lead one ARC session per year, host one community service event per year, and abide by all event request procedures. Of course, newly active orgs will receive a training with these necessary action items. If you have any questions about org requirements as you prepare your proposal, please don't hesitate to reach out.

    What to Expect at the Proposal Session

    At least one founding member must attend the Zoom session on March 9. You do not need a formal PowerPoint or speech, but you should be prepared to introduce your group and answer questions from the SBA voting bodies. Common questions include: How does this organization distinguish itself from existing groups? What is your planned leadership structure? What specific community values does your organization promote?

    The Voting Process: To achieve active status, a proposal must receive a majority vote from two bodies:

    • The Student Org Committee: Comprised of three SBA E-board members and two SBA student representatives.
    • The SBA General Body: SBA Members present during the session.

    Capacity Notice: In the event that we receive a significant number of proposals, we may choose to limit this session to the first ten (10) proposals received. Any submissions beyond this cap will be prioritized for the Fall session. This is to ensure each group receives fair and adequate time for review.

    Policy Update: Affinity Groups

    Affinity groups formally recognized by the American Bar Association (ABA) are no longer subject to a voting procedure. Provided the proposal form is submitted timely and correctly, these groups will receive automatic recognition. This change aligns our SBA objectives with the ABA and promotes an inclusive environment for all students.

    02.16