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  • The Philadelphia Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Section: 2026 Irvin Stander Award

    Deadline: May 1

    The Irvin Stander Award recognizes an outstanding graduating law student who has demonstrated legal acumen or scholarship in the areas of Administrative Law or Workers’ Compensation.

    The Philadelphia Bar Association – Workers’ Compensation Section is pleased to announce that it is seeking nominations for the annual Irvin Stander Award. This award is given by the Section in memory of Workers’ Compensation Judge Irvin Stander, a Philadelphia Judge who was well known for his prolific writings on Workers’ Compensation and Zoning law. Judge Stander was also a founder of the first law school course on Workers’ Compensation at Temple University Law School, now the Temple University Beasley School of Law.

    The Irvin Stander Award recognizes an outstanding graduating law student who has demonstrated legal acumen or scholarship in the areas of Administrative Law or Workers’ Compensation. The award committee is seeking an individual who has a demonstrated passion for Administrative or Workers’ Compensation Law, shown through academic excellence in an Administrative Law or Workers’ Compensation Law school class, related employment, internship, publications, or other activities, and has a significant connection to the Philadelphia area. The recipient of this prestigious award will receive a $2,500.00 prize to defray the cost of the annual bar examination, as well as a plaque commemorating this honor.

    In addition to being considered for the Irvin Stander Award, all eligible applicants will also receive sponsorship for this year to the Philadelphia Bar Association and membership to the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Association.

    See the requirements and documentation necessary set forth below. The requirements for the Irvin Stander Award are as follows:

    1. The applicant must be a law student during the application period who is anticipated to graduate from law school prior to the Pennsylvania Bar Examination in July 2026.
    2. The applicant must be currently enrolled and actively attending a law school located in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, or Chester counties in Pennsylvania, or the applicant may be a law school student currently enrolled and actively attending a law school at any location in the United States who is a resident of Philadelphia or has demonstrated a connection to the Philadelphia area.
    3. If the applicant does not attend a law school located in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, or Chester counties in Pennsylvania, the applicant must include in his or her personal statement their connection to the Philadelphia area.
    4. The scholarship recipient will be awarded the $2,500.00 scholarship in a timely fashion to provide financial assistance towards the recipient’s Pennsylvania bar examination review course. The scholarship recipient will also be invited to an upcoming event hosted by The Philadelphia Bar Association – Workers’ Compensation Section for the presentation of the award and plaque. Attendance is required, barring exigent circumstances that are determined to be an acceptable excuse by the Executive Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association – Workers’ Compensation Section. Failure to attend the award presentation event, barring exigent circumstances that are determined to be acceptable by the Executive Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association - Workers’ Compensation Section, may result in the forfeiture of the award at the discretion of the Executive Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association - Workers’ Compensation Section.

    The following documentation is required from the applicant:

    1. A cover letter addressed to the Philadelphia Bar Association – Workers’ Compensation Section - Awards Subcommittee. The cover letter should clearly state the applicant’s name, mailing address, e-mail address, and landline or cell phone number.
    2. A resume.
    3. An official law school transcript.
    4. One letter of recommendation, preferably from an Administrative or Workers’ Compensation Law professor who taught the applicant. If the applicant is unable to obtain a recommendation from that teacher, a letter of recommendation from any law school professor, employer, or mentor, if the letter includes information on the applicant’s interest, work, and/or aptitude relating to Workers’ Compensation/Administrative Law. No more than one letter of recommendation will be considered. No personal letters of recommendation will be considered.
    5. A personal statement that introduces the applicant and explains why the applicant is deserving of the award, why the applicant is interested in Workers’ Compensation/Administrative Law, the applicant’s connection to the Philadelphia area, and how Workers’ Compensation/Administrative Law aligns with the applicant’s future goals. The word limit is 250 words.
    6. The application period runs from Monday, February 2, 2026, through Friday, May 1, 2026. All applications must be received by the Awards Subcommittee on or before May 1, 2026.
    7. The application and all required documentation must be submitted electronically via email to the Philadelphia Bar Association – Workers’ Compensation Section – Attn. AJ Dejewski, Esquire at adejewski@sterncohenlaw.com.

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  • Important Information about Applying for a Summer 2026 Co-op

    Deadline: February 6

    Please access the Kline Co-op | Students SharePoint site to view positions and submit your application.

    Timeline for 2026 Summer Co-op Matching Process

    Event Date | Time
    Launch of Matching Process Wed., Jan. 21, 2026
    Student Application Due No later than Fri., Feb. 6, 2026 (Noon)
    Co-op Conferences w/ Prof. Parambath Week of February 9, 2026
    Interview Period Ongoing Beginning February 16, 2026
    Match Notification Rolling beginning March 2, 2026
    Co-op Begins Tues., May 26, 2026
    Co-op Ends Fri., July 24, 2026

    Co-op Application Instructions

    Please access the Kline Co-op | Students SharePoint site to view positions and submit your application.

    Once you are on the site,

    1. click on the toggle “View Positions & Descriptions” to view the master list of all potential open positions. The list is filterable by partner name, type of placement, practice area, paid vs. unpaid, etc.
    2. click on the toggle “Fill out your Co-op Application” to submit your application. The application asks you to upload your resume, writing sample, and unofficial transcript in .pdf format so make sure that you gather all these materials before starting the application. 

    Please note that even if you plan to create your own co-op (and do not intend to participate in the matching process), you must still submit an application for record-keeping purposes. Additionally, please be aware that all organizations that wish to host a co-op student must first obtain approval from me. The vetting process takes some lead time, so please be sure that you secure your co-op and apply a semester in advance. 

    Co-op Conference

    The matching process includes a co-op conference and provides an opportunity for you to express your interests and goals and ask any questions you might have about the application and interview processes. Once I review your application, Prof. Parambath will be in touch to schedule the conference. This way, I will have the opportunity to review your application materials before our meeting.

    Your Action Items to Apply for Co-op

    • Obtain an updated unofficial transcript from Drexel One. Your transcript should include your Fall 2025 semester grades.
    • Update your resume
    • Polish your writing sample. Select a short sample (5-10 pgs.), or an excerpt of a larger sample, that is relevant to your area of interest and/or you consider to be your best work product.
    • Submit your co-op application.
    • Attend a co-op conference. Prof. Parambath will reach out to schedule a conference after I review your application.
    • Attend a co-op interview. Donna Duggan will notify you of interview requests.

    If you have any questions about any of the information in this message, please don’t hesitate to contact Prof. Parambath (reena.e.parambath@drexel.edu).

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  • Turnaround Management Association Philadelphia/Wilmington: Bankruptcy Law Student Diversity Initiative

    Deadline: February 6

    Apply now for a paid summer Internship with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

    Calling all rising 2L and 3L law students! Apply now for a paid summer Internship with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

    The Philadelphia/Wilmington Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (“TMA”) is part of a worldwide organization in the corporate restructuring, renewal, and corporate health space. TMA has approximately 250 members in the Philadelphia/Wilmington area and almost 9,000 members in chapters worldwide. Members include turnaround practitioners, attorneys, accountants, advisors, liquidators, consultants, as well as academic, government employees, and members of the judiciary.

    TMA is aimed at increasing diversity within the bankruptcy, restructuring and turnaround professions. With generous financial support from The Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference, TMA has established a program to provide one eligible law student with a paid summer internship with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania during the summer of 2026.

    This opportunity is open to all law students who will be 2Ls or 3Ls in the fall of 2026. We invite and encourage applications from interested law students who have overcome substantial obstacles in the pursuit of a legal career or who are members of groups underrepresented in the legal profession based on, but not limited to: (i) race, (ii) ethnicity, (iii) religion, (iv) LGBTQIA+ status, or (v) disability.

    The goal of this diversity initiative is to encourage law students to consider a career as a bankruptcy attorney. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work with one or more Judges of the Court during the summer, subject to the Court’s availability. The program aims to provide meaningful exposure to the roles and activities of bankruptcy attorneys in the Court.

    We expect that the program will last for approximately eight weeks beginning in June.

    To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and a writing sample by email to: TMAInternship@outlook.com no later than February 6, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please direct any questions to: TMAInternship@outlook.com.

    For more information about the TMA, including how to obtain a free student membership, please visit http://turnaround.org/philadelphiawilmington

    For more information about the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference, please visit https://pabankruptcy.org/

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  • Register Now: MontCo District Attorney’s Office Trial Advocacy Academy

    Deadline: February 1

    The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is excited to invite you to our Second Annual Trial Advocacy Academy—a hands-on learning experience led by prosecutors, using a real case problem to teach practical and high-level courtroom advocacy.

    The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is excited to invite you to our Second Annual Trial Advocacy Academy—a hands-on learning experience led by prosecutors, using a real case problem to teach practical and high-level courtroom advocacy. We are thrilled to offer this opportunity to support students’ development as advocates.

    Over February and March, seasoned prosecutors will guide law students through the process of presenting a compelling criminal prosecution, using a real case as the foundation. On February 7, students will review and learn the case problem, focusing on trial components including opening statements, direct examinations, cross examinations, and closing arguments. The following week, students will return with their questions and materials to receive live feedback and coaching during practice sessions with these attorneys as they workshop their trial. Students will then compete in a preliminary round and, if selected, a final round before District Attorney Steele, First Assistant Ed McCann, and many other high-level prosecutors.

    Key Information

    • Location: Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, Norristown, PA
    • Dates: 
      • 2/7/26, 9 am - 4 pm: Classroom teaching and case analysis.
      • 2/14/26, 9 am - 4pm: Continued classroom teaching, breakout sessions to practice and collaborate with coaches.
      • 3/14/26, 3/21/26: Preliminary competition round dates (students will only compete once in the preliminary round on a selected date).
      • 3/28/26: Final competition (top four 2L/3L teams and top four 1L opening statement finalists).
    • Registration Deadline: February 1, 2026 
    • Remote Students: Students who attend school a substantial distance from Norristown may inquire for zoom participation for the classroom components.

    Who Can Participate & How It Works

    • 2Ls and above: Full trial competition—students (in pairs) present a complete trial using a real case before senior level prosecutors, with prosecutors serving as defense counsel.
    • 1Ls: Opening Statement Competition—1L’s will individually deliver opening statements using the same case before a jury of prosecutors.
    • Lecture Only Option: Students may attend the training sessions and competitions without competing.

    To register, please complete the 2026 Trial Advocacy Academy Registration form: https://bit.ly/Advocacy-Academy by February 1, 2026.

    01.20

  • Landlord-Tenant Court Observation Pro Bono Project

    Mandatory Training: February 6

    The Stern Community Lawyering Clinic is running an observation project in Philadelphia’s Municipal Court, focused on landlord-tenant cases. The CLC’s Assistant Director and practicing tenants’ rights attorneys will train and supervise law student observers.

    The Stern Community Lawyering Clinic is running an observation project in Philadelphia’s Municipal Court, focused on landlord-tenant cases. The CLC’s Assistant Director and practicing tenants’ rights attorneys will train and supervise law student observers.

    All students will meet for an initial training and to sign up for court observation shifts on Friday, February 6, 1-3:30 p.m., at Nesbitt 125, Ruth Auditorium, 3215 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. During the training you will learn about landlord-tenant laws in Philadelphia, courtroom procedures, and how to take and submit notes on our forms.

    About Landlord-Tenant Court

    Most Municipal Court civil cases are heard in courtrooms on the sixth floor of the Widener Building at 1331 Chestnut Street. We will be observing Courtroom 3. Court proceedings officially begin around 8:45 a.m.; trials and hearings generally begin around 10 a.m.

    The majority of the cases heard in Landlord-Tenant Court are evictions and related petitions filed by landlords, but you may also see claims or crossclaims filed by tenants.

    Expectations for Pro Bono Volunteers

    • Attend the initial training and read all materials before your first day in court.
    • Commit to a regular schedule of weekly or every other week court visits from 10 a.m. to at least 12:30 p.m. You may choose to stay later and earn more pro bono hours if hearings run later than 12:30 p.m.
    • Dress respectfully and follow all court rules. This includes turning your phone off, not just silencing it, while you are in the courtroom.
    • During court sessions, fill out the project survey forms and take other notes as instructed. You will be taking notes with pen and paper, as electronic devices are not permitted in the audience. Turn the forms in to the project supervisor within 48 hours.

    Pro Bono Hours

    The number of pro bono hours you earn may vary depending on your availability, how many cases go to a hearing each day, and how long hearings last. You will likely earn around 20 hours if you go to court every other week, or 40 hours if you go every week. You can count training, debrief meetings, and actual court observation time as pro bono hours; you cannot count travel time.

    Contact and More Info

    Email Professor Stephanie Dorenbosch at sad336@drexel.edu with any questions. Students must attend training if they want to participate in the project this semester. Students who haven’t emailed Professor Dorenbosch or West individually are still welcome to attend the training. 

    If you are accepted in this project, please be sure to submit a signed pro bono project registration form to Rashida West at rtw27@drexel.edu. Signed timesheets and evaluations should be submitted at the end of the semester or when finished volunteering.

    01.20

  • Graduation 2026

    Please apply for your degree or submit the Walkthrough form by January 31, 2026.

    This year’s Commencement Ceremony will take place Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11 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 need to change your name or add or remove a concentration, please do so BEFORE APPLYING.
    • If you are not completing your requirements but would like to “walk” in the 2026 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 31, 2026.

    Ticket and regalia information will be sent later in the Spring. We cannot provide ticket information until we know the number of students participating, so please submit your graduation application or Walkthrough form by the deadline!

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