to hell with you all. i get 70-100 unique hits a day but no comments?
i'm shutting down until further notice. it's been real, but genius should be rewarded, and if you can't hang then you don't deserve this kind of brilliance. i have enough shit to do without providing amusement for whores who show no appreciation.
adios you ho-hos!!!
Thinking about Re-taking the LSAT?
Did you just get your LSAT score? Many February LSAT takers are in one of these two situations:
1. Applying for Fall 2008 and now wondering whether to add some schools to the list, or
2. Applying for Fall 2009 and considering re-taking the LSAT in June.
Applying late in the cycle is problematic; many deadlines have passed and others are fairly meaningless because schools may state they continue to accept applications, but the only successful applications are those at or above the 75th percentile numbers. You may want to consider changing courses and following Option #2 and -whether you retake the LSAT in June or not- apply early for Fall 2009.
That buys you the spring and summer to continue to build your experiences and the pieces of your applications, putting you on the ideal time line for law school admissions.
P.S. In the next day or so I'll be continuing the previous discussion forum discussion, so stay tuned.
1. Applying for Fall 2008 and now wondering whether to add some schools to the list, or
2. Applying for Fall 2009 and considering re-taking the LSAT in June.
Applying late in the cycle is problematic; many deadlines have passed and others are fairly meaningless because schools may state they continue to accept applications, but the only successful applications are those at or above the 75th percentile numbers. You may want to consider changing courses and following Option #2 and -whether you retake the LSAT in June or not- apply early for Fall 2009.
That buys you the spring and summer to continue to build your experiences and the pieces of your applications, putting you on the ideal time line for law school admissions.
P.S. In the next day or so I'll be continuing the previous discussion forum discussion, so stay tuned.
New Link to Yale Law School Admissions Article
The Yale Daily News has made corrections to its article (which is why the link in my previous post does not function). Here is the current link.
Yale Law Admission Secrets
Here's a great (and useful) article in the Yale Daily News with insights about how Yale Law School makes its admission decisions.
How to Find a Law Job
My husband was driving to court today in Oxnard, CA and saw a van with an ad on the side. We looked up the website and found a site that claims to be the largest resource for law jobs for attorneys and law students.
Are you a Texan Pre-Law?
The University of Texas at San Antonio is accepting applications for its Summer Law School Preparation Academy. The application deadline is March 26.
One Lawyer's Career - An Example
Yes, she went to a local school and she went part time. Yes, it was 30+ years ago. But don't fail to notice this lawyer's impressive career and the impact she had on people's lives. For all of you idealists out there who want to use the law to make a difference, here's some inspiration.
More about Drexel Law School
Last week I shared the news about Drexel's Provisional ABA Status and today I found an article with great information about Drexel's Law School that I thought would be useful to anyone considering attending.
Is the LSAT Biased Against Women?
I found an interesting post today that makes the case that the LSAT must be biased against women..... see the analysis of the score differentials.
What ESPN2 really stands for
Exclusively Showing Poker Nonfuckingstop (well, with a 2 on the end I guess).
damn you and damn your lame ass poker. I've been over this before. Why is this on television?!? Yes, I know it's because there is a large market of jacktards out there who have nothing better to do than to watch other people play a fucking card game on TV. And quite frankly, that kind of makes me want to go drink a gallon of sulfuric acid.
damn you and damn your lame ass poker. I've been over this before. Why is this on television?!? Yes, I know it's because there is a large market of jacktards out there who have nothing better to do than to watch other people play a fucking card game on TV. And quite frankly, that kind of makes me want to go drink a gallon of sulfuric acid.
Vital news from the front lines
The following is an excerpt from a recent email from a college buddy of mine who is now a 1st Lieutenant in the Marines, and is currently on his second tour in Iraq...
I would first like to thank everyone for showing great restraint and tact by not sending me Gay Porn and/ or a giant dildo this year for Valentine’s Day. I had to endure several judging looks from the platoon for a while thanks to those care packages last year. Although, to go on a tangent, they were put to good use. The dildo ended up getting used as an ‘alarm clock’ by the Battery Gunnery Sergeant on Sergeants and Corporals that slept too long and for beatdowns for a couple of Marines’ birthdays. You haven’t lived until you’ve seen a Marine get tackled by a group of his buddies and beaten senseless by a giant dildo. In the end I snuck the beast into the bottom of one of the Sergeant’s bag’s prior to leaving post, the current location remains unknown.
As for the gay porn, I was able to hide it in the flak jacket of one of my infantry buddies in the space between the armor plate and the Kevlar vest in the front armor pouch. This cracked me up for a while and then I ended up getting really worried. Internal dialogue: “Holy shit, what if he ends up getting shot and killed? What if the parents receive the body and have to ask themselves, ‘What kind of weird shit was my son into?! I love my son, I love my dead, gay son!’” Yes, I become a much simpler creature while on deployment. So much for that Philosophy degree.
I would first like to thank everyone for showing great restraint and tact by not sending me Gay Porn and/ or a giant dildo this year for Valentine’s Day. I had to endure several judging looks from the platoon for a while thanks to those care packages last year. Although, to go on a tangent, they were put to good use. The dildo ended up getting used as an ‘alarm clock’ by the Battery Gunnery Sergeant on Sergeants and Corporals that slept too long and for beatdowns for a couple of Marines’ birthdays. You haven’t lived until you’ve seen a Marine get tackled by a group of his buddies and beaten senseless by a giant dildo. In the end I snuck the beast into the bottom of one of the Sergeant’s bag’s prior to leaving post, the current location remains unknown.
As for the gay porn, I was able to hide it in the flak jacket of one of my infantry buddies in the space between the armor plate and the Kevlar vest in the front armor pouch. This cracked me up for a while and then I ended up getting really worried. Internal dialogue: “Holy shit, what if he ends up getting shot and killed? What if the parents receive the body and have to ask themselves, ‘What kind of weird shit was my son into?! I love my son, I love my dead, gay son!’” Yes, I become a much simpler creature while on deployment. So much for that Philosophy degree.
What is an RSS Feed and How Can You Add This Blog To It?
An RSS feed is one way to keep track of frequently updated web material, such as a blog or online newspaper. The nice thing about an RSS feed is that it allows you to keep track of many web pages in one location. For more in depth information as to what an RSS feed is, click here.
To view an RSS feed you must first choose an RSS reader or aggregator. For more information on these services, click here. If you are unfamiliar with RSS feeds and don’t already have one a web based service is probably your best bet. Both Yahoo! And Google provide such services. Below are links to add this blog to other services if you already have an account with the company.
Using Google as an example, the following steps will allow you to create your own customized feed with this blog as a subscription. Many services operate in much the same manner:
1. Create an account with Google (or which ever service you choose to read your RSS feeds in).
On the Google home page, there is a link in the upper right hand corner reading "Sign In". Click on it. If you already have an account simply type in your user name and password. If you don't have an account, then there is a link allowing you to create one. In Google all that is required is an e-mail address and password.
2. Subscribe to this blog.
There are two ways to do this. The first is by clicking the icon below associated with Google. This is the easiest way. If you are already logged into Google it will automatically add this blog to your subscription list. Otherwise you will simply have to log in to add it.
You can also go directly to Google Reader and manually add this blog to your subscription. To do this, go to the Google home page. Then in the list of links in the top left hand corner of the page, click on "more." This will give you a drop-down menu of options, one of which is "Reader." click on this. In Reader there should be a link reading "add a subscription." When you click on this it will open a small window with a box for you to paste the URL for this, or any other, website in. At that point, either Google Reader will automatically add this blog, or give you a list of websites for you to choose from to add to your subscriptions. Simply pick the correct one and it will be added.
3. Log in to view your RSS feeds.
Once you have added a subscription all you have to do is log in to Google, or which ever reader you chose, to view it and any other subscriptions you've picked. In Google, you simply open Reader again and click on the links for the web pages you've subscribed to. Depending on the website, the reader may provide only a small portion of each entry or it may provide the full text.
The following is a list of icons associated with different reader or aggregator services. You do not have to use Google Reader to view this blog. If you already have an account with another service, or choose to use another service, simply click on the icon for that service below. If you don't have an account, most will take you to a page to create an account.
To view an RSS feed you must first choose an RSS reader or aggregator. For more information on these services, click here. If you are unfamiliar with RSS feeds and don’t already have one a web based service is probably your best bet. Both Yahoo! And Google provide such services. Below are links to add this blog to other services if you already have an account with the company.
Using Google as an example, the following steps will allow you to create your own customized feed with this blog as a subscription. Many services operate in much the same manner:
1. Create an account with Google (or which ever service you choose to read your RSS feeds in).
On the Google home page, there is a link in the upper right hand corner reading "Sign In". Click on it. If you already have an account simply type in your user name and password. If you don't have an account, then there is a link allowing you to create one. In Google all that is required is an e-mail address and password.
2. Subscribe to this blog.
There are two ways to do this. The first is by clicking the icon below associated with Google. This is the easiest way. If you are already logged into Google it will automatically add this blog to your subscription list. Otherwise you will simply have to log in to add it.
You can also go directly to Google Reader and manually add this blog to your subscription. To do this, go to the Google home page. Then in the list of links in the top left hand corner of the page, click on "more." This will give you a drop-down menu of options, one of which is "Reader." click on this. In Reader there should be a link reading "add a subscription." When you click on this it will open a small window with a box for you to paste the URL for this, or any other, website in. At that point, either Google Reader will automatically add this blog, or give you a list of websites for you to choose from to add to your subscriptions. Simply pick the correct one and it will be added.
3. Log in to view your RSS feeds.
Once you have added a subscription all you have to do is log in to Google, or which ever reader you chose, to view it and any other subscriptions you've picked. In Google, you simply open Reader again and click on the links for the web pages you've subscribed to. Depending on the website, the reader may provide only a small portion of each entry or it may provide the full text.
The following is a list of icons associated with different reader or aggregator services. You do not have to use Google Reader to view this blog. If you already have an account with another service, or choose to use another service, simply click on the icon for that service below. If you don't have an account, most will take you to a page to create an account.
Drexel Law Receives Provisional ABA Accreditation
Thanks to one of my clients for forwarding this good news about Drexel Law School becoming Provisionally Accredited by the ABA. I am confident that this school will serve as a great option in the Philadelphia area.
Online Forum for LLM Applicant & More Forum Thoughts
Following up on yesterday's post....
I am headed out for vacation tomorrow and in hopes of finding a light-hearted pre-holiday weekend post, googled "happy news about law school."
In doing so, I found an online forum that I thought was very useful for LLM Applicants. There's not a lot of information available for these applicants since law schools don't make information readily available about LLM admittees. . . (Just when you thought I was against all online forums and trying to quelch any discussion other than my own......by the way, does humor come across at all on a blog? I'm trying here....)
Regarding yesterday's post, I may have stepped a bit overboard when I stated that I've never seen a productive discussion on the two forums I mentioned. I admit I do not spend much time on these sites and most of what I see through my google alerts notifications tends to be on the nasty side. Just because I've never seen it, however, doesn't mean it isn't there. I am encouraged to learn of friendships made and useful knowledge gained. Obviously, we're all adults here and can use our own sense about whose advice is worth taking.
Thanks to all of my enthusiastic readers of yesterday's post, and for the readers who initially suggested that I address the issue . . . Happy Valentine's Day and President's Day Weekend. I'm off to see Barry Manilow so please forgive me if comments aren't posted until Tuesday.
My daughter is asleep on the couch and I'm going to tuck her in now... You know, I spent more time choosing a pre-school for her than I did selecting a law school for myself... And things worked out ok : )
(By the way, this is an exhausted rant and attempt at humor, please don't start sending me comments about my choice of law school or that things only worked out because I made law review...... I will, however, happily entertain comments telling me that I should stay out of the humor genre and stick to giving advice)
Good night!
Valentine's Day Extravaganza!
On February 14, 2008 the librarians at the Fred Parks Law Library will be giving a presentation on the wide array of brand new electronic resources available through the library as well as changes to the Library channels in Stanley. The event will take place in the Emilie Slohm room on the 6th floor of the library and there will be lots of Valentine's Day treats and valuable information for all attendees. There will be a series of 6 30 minute presentations at the following times:
10:00 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
All attendees at one of the 6 presentations will be eligible for a door prize given at the end of each presentation (must be present to win).
10:00 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
All attendees at one of the 6 presentations will be eligible for a door prize given at the end of each presentation (must be present to win).
Tell the world my story
Well friends, I fear this may be the end. What began as a pestering sore throat has transformed over the course of a week into a full-blown case of a treacherous and likely fatal illness, probably acute tuberculosis, or typhoid fever, or some other perilous disease I had previously only heard about on Oregon Trail. 
In any event, my physical health and cognitive abilities are rapidly declining and my life has been reduced to a sad existence of isolation, shuffling around unshaven in my apartment in robe and slippers, groaning in agony and feebly grasping for the closest medication. I would love to sleep the whole thing away, but the voices in my head won't allow it. I imagine this is very much how Howard Hughes spent his dwindling final days, except that he didn't have a 16-page paper and presentation due next week. It's a good thing I'm a 2L now and therefore missing class and reading assignments doesn't really sound the panic alarm. In any event, I'm hopping in the Spruce Moose to fly to far away lands. Tell them all about me.
In any event, my physical health and cognitive abilities are rapidly declining and my life has been reduced to a sad existence of isolation, shuffling around unshaven in my apartment in robe and slippers, groaning in agony and feebly grasping for the closest medication. I would love to sleep the whole thing away, but the voices in my head won't allow it. I imagine this is very much how Howard Hughes spent his dwindling final days, except that he didn't have a 16-page paper and presentation due next week. It's a good thing I'm a 2L now and therefore missing class and reading assignments doesn't really sound the panic alarm. In any event, I'm hopping in the Spruce Moose to fly to far away lands. Tell them all about me.
What's Shakin' at Univ. of Detroit/Mercy....
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law welcomes Dr. Leslie Griffin, Larry and Joanne Doherty Chair in Legal Ethics, University of Houston Law Center to deliver the 10th Annual McElroy Lecture on Law & Religion, Tuesday, March 18, 2008 @ 5:30 PM
No Law Respecting the Practice of Religion
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” What if the drafters used the words “practice of religion” instead of “religion”? How would this change the jurisprudence surrounding this part of our Constitution? Dr. Leslie Griffin, Professor of Law at the University Houston Law Center will address this compelling question, focusing on government funding for religious organizations, public school prayer and free exercise claims. Through this exercise, Dr. Griffin will explore the meaning our courts have given to the term “religion” as they have addressed these critical issues.
For more information please contact Prof. Andrew Moore, (313)596-0220 or mooreaf@udmercy.edu
No Law Respecting the Practice of Religion
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” What if the drafters used the words “practice of religion” instead of “religion”? How would this change the jurisprudence surrounding this part of our Constitution? Dr. Leslie Griffin, Professor of Law at the University Houston Law Center will address this compelling question, focusing on government funding for religious organizations, public school prayer and free exercise claims. Through this exercise, Dr. Griffin will explore the meaning our courts have given to the term “religion” as they have addressed these critical issues.
For more information please contact Prof. Andrew Moore, (313)596-0220 or mooreaf@udmercy.edu
Law School Discussion Driving You Crazy?
My readers know that I hate to be negative, but I've been asked to address my feelings on LawSchoolNumbers and Law School Discussion so here goes.
My major problem with these forums is that you can’t trust what people say because you don't really know where the advice is coming from. The people posting information are your competitors. They have an interest in intimidating the competition and spreading rumors. Even if members have the best of intentions, it’s still a case of the blind leading the blind.
Another reason I urge my clients to stay away is because the tone taken by writers on LawSchoolDiscussion is often arrogant, rude, exclusive, elitist and boorish. I haven’t seen a productive discussion on this site. I think it cultivates paranoia and I urge my law school admission consulting clients to stay away. (After all, what do you hope to gain by asking complete strangers to comment on your personal statement? Why show your goods to the competition?)
LawSchoolNumbers is an improvement; it still makes people paranoid and you still can’t trust what people say about themselves, but at least people are usually polite and civil to each other and it does help you organize your own information all in one place. Just remember, it’s not as anonymous as you think and once you start law school you probably won’t want people knowing what your LSAT score was….. When you meet someone at law school and mention playing soccer at X school undergrad, they will remember you….
If you want real information about law school admissions, there are better resources – call the law schools admission offices, a pre-law advisor, or a law school admission consultant. Read a book by a credible law school admissions expert, read blogs by law school admission counselors, and consult other credible sources.
Also, law school applicants spend an extraordinary amount of time on these sites when they could be doing something either productive or enjoyable. (Life is short – either do something productive to boost your chances for law school admission like volunteering for a good cause or reading a thought provoking book, or enjoy your time with friends and family because time will be short once you start law school).
I know there are law school applicants who live and die by these forums and they will probably say I have a financial interest in steering people away from the free advice available on these sites. However, I provide free advice to 5,000 law school applicants a month via this blog and do so in the hopes of providing insight and expertise without the paranoia ; )
In case you were wondering
If you already have a sore throat, fever, and nasty cough, it's probably not a great idea to go out and smoke a pack of cigarettes, yell a lot, and take shots until 5am. Sure you feel great at the time, but three days later when you miss all your classes, haven't done any reading for the week, and are laid up on the couch at home whining like a baby ass bitch, you'll have only yourself and Joe Camel to thank for the pleasure.
At least I finally caved (after 18 months) and got internet service last week. That should really help me get crackin on these missed reading assignments...
At least I finally caved (after 18 months) and got internet service last week. That should really help me get crackin on these missed reading assignments...
Female Law Applicants Not Choosing Politics?
Historically, politicians are largely law school graduates. However, a recent study shows that while the number of female law school applicants is substantially equal to that of men, women are not choosing politics as a career aspiration. For more, see here.
Detroit Mercy to Offer Joint Degree in Mexican Law
Here's a very interesting post on blawg about a law school dean going above and beyond to carve a niche for his graduates.
5 Things Fall 2009 Applicants Can do Right Now
For those of you applying for law school admission for Fall 2009, here is a great timeline for you:
1. LSAT in June 2008 or September 2008. (Prep courses would start 7-8 weeks prior to the test date)
2. Register for LSDAS now and start compiling Letters of Rec. (LSAC has a new website - check it out)
3. Work on your resume, and determine what you can build upon in the next 6 months.
4. Start thinking about your personal statement and/or any optional essays.
5. If you're considering hiring a law school admission consultant, see my previous posts on things to ask a law school admission consultant you're considering hiring. Here's another one about 11 questions to ask a law school admission counselor. Also - there is an accrediting agency called the Association of International Graduate Admission Consultants and its members hold themselves to standards of ethics and quality. Add this to the checklist of things to ask.
1. LSAT in June 2008 or September 2008. (Prep courses would start 7-8 weeks prior to the test date)
2. Register for LSDAS now and start compiling Letters of Rec. (LSAC has a new website - check it out)
3. Work on your resume, and determine what you can build upon in the next 6 months.
4. Start thinking about your personal statement and/or any optional essays.
5. If you're considering hiring a law school admission consultant, see my previous posts on things to ask a law school admission consultant you're considering hiring. Here's another one about 11 questions to ask a law school admission counselor. Also - there is an accrediting agency called the Association of International Graduate Admission Consultants and its members hold themselves to standards of ethics and quality. Add this to the checklist of things to ask.
Where does it end??
Well fuck. Why don't you just have me type the second verse of "Livin La Vida Loca" in Mandarin? I blame the Arabs, who all hate our freedom.
Things that should cease to be
1. Gym lame-os - Dude, it's bad enough that you actually choose to wear a wife beater every time you work out at the university gym, but constantly looking at yourself flexing in the mirror? Really?
2. Facebook guerrillas - STOP TRYING TO FORCE ME INTO ADDING YOUR APPLICATIONS TO MY FACEBOOK PAGE! I do not want to help you with your next poker move, I don't want to join your virtual ninja club, and I sure as shit don't want to make every bit of information on my Facebook page available to the shady turds who create these ridiculous programs.
3. Mike Huckabee's Constitutional analysis - The fact that you actually said the Second Amendment is as important as the First should disqualify you from any further involvement in any level of politics whatsoever. You are an embarrassment to yourself, plus your wife looks like Bigfoot.
4. Dudes wearing flipflops in public on a daily basis - This is simply inexcusable and I'm campaigning to make the criminal punishment of such behavior a focus of the 2008 general election.
5. "America's Next Top Model" - As if it weren't bad enough that this abortion of reality television even exists, apparently it and its dumb ugly women are on television at all times. And would anyone really be that upset if Tyra Banks got hit by a bus? I submit to you that they would not.
6. R&B music. Is there anything worse than this whiny ear pollution? Sweet Moses this shit is awful. There is NO way anyone listens to this crap on purpose.
2. Facebook guerrillas - STOP TRYING TO FORCE ME INTO ADDING YOUR APPLICATIONS TO MY FACEBOOK PAGE! I do not want to help you with your next poker move, I don't want to join your virtual ninja club, and I sure as shit don't want to make every bit of information on my Facebook page available to the shady turds who create these ridiculous programs.
3. Mike Huckabee's Constitutional analysis - The fact that you actually said the Second Amendment is as important as the First should disqualify you from any further involvement in any level of politics whatsoever. You are an embarrassment to yourself, plus your wife looks like Bigfoot.
4. Dudes wearing flipflops in public on a daily basis - This is simply inexcusable and I'm campaigning to make the criminal punishment of such behavior a focus of the 2008 general election.
5. "America's Next Top Model" - As if it weren't bad enough that this abortion of reality television even exists, apparently it and its dumb ugly women are on television at all times. And would anyone really be that upset if Tyra Banks got hit by a bus? I submit to you that they would not.
6. R&B music. Is there anything worse than this whiny ear pollution? Sweet Moses this shit is awful. There is NO way anyone listens to this crap on purpose.
Did you take the February 2008 LSAT?
What should you do with your February 2008 LSAT score? Are you hoping to apply for Fall 2008? You'll probably be ok at safety schools but anywhere that you're mid-range or reaching is going to end up with a wait list response at best. This is the joy of rolling admissions.
It might be a better strategy to wait until Fall 2009 entry. You can really work to create impressive applications, strengthen your LORs and resumes, improve your GPA, and apply early (September/October) for the next admission cycle. This can definitely help you to be a more competitive applicant.
If you decide to do this, don't put law school on the back-burner. Be proactive and get yourself on a time-line. The summer will be here before you know it.
P.S. I am currently accepting law school admission consulting clients for Fall 2009 and will accept fewer than 150 this year. Sign up early.
P.P.S. Trends I'm noticing: The following schools seem to be gunning it for improvement in rankings (based on the fact that they are turning down people this year that I think they would have admitted last year): Boston College, George Washington University, Northeastern, and George Mason.
It might be a better strategy to wait until Fall 2009 entry. You can really work to create impressive applications, strengthen your LORs and resumes, improve your GPA, and apply early (September/October) for the next admission cycle. This can definitely help you to be a more competitive applicant.
If you decide to do this, don't put law school on the back-burner. Be proactive and get yourself on a time-line. The summer will be here before you know it.
P.S. I am currently accepting law school admission consulting clients for Fall 2009 and will accept fewer than 150 this year. Sign up early.
P.P.S. Trends I'm noticing: The following schools seem to be gunning it for improvement in rankings (based on the fact that they are turning down people this year that I think they would have admitted last year): Boston College, George Washington University, Northeastern, and George Mason.
YOUR OPINION
Let Us Know What You Think
Which topic did you find most informative or enjoyable last semester?
Freedonomics -John Lott
Immigration – Jim Bond, Richard Ginsburg & Allyson Ho, Dagmar Butte
Health Care Reform – Doug Bandow, Art LaFrance
The Establishment Clause – Patrick Garry, William Funk
Racial Profiling and the War on Terror – Roger Clegg, John Parry
Global Warming – Sonya Jones, Craig Johnston
Crime Victims and Federal Judgeship - Paul Cassell
What topics would you like to hear speakers discuss or debate in upcoming events?
To Post Your Opinion Click On The Comment Link Directly Below
Which topic did you find most informative or enjoyable last semester?
Freedonomics -John Lott
Immigration – Jim Bond, Richard Ginsburg & Allyson Ho, Dagmar Butte
Health Care Reform – Doug Bandow, Art LaFrance
The Establishment Clause – Patrick Garry, William Funk
Racial Profiling and the War on Terror – Roger Clegg, John Parry
Global Warming – Sonya Jones, Craig Johnston
Crime Victims and Federal Judgeship - Paul Cassell
What topics would you like to hear speakers discuss or debate in upcoming events?
To Post Your Opinion Click On The Comment Link Directly Below
More Details on the BC Meeting!
Boston College has announced further details for the April 6-8 meeting of the Religiously Affiliated Law Schools. Check here for information on the event, including registration and lodging info.
Below is the schedule for the conference:
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008
5:00 p.m. Roman Catholic Mass, Trinity Chapel, BC Law School
(for those interested)
6:00 p.m. Opening Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner
SPEAKER: JOHN GARVEY, DEAN, BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL
TABLE DISCUSSION: IDENTIFY 10 THINGS YOU DO DIFFERENTLY AT YOUR LAW SCHOOL BECAUSE YOU ARE A RELIGIOUSLY AFFILIATED INSTITUTION
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2008
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. TEACHING THROUGH THE LENS OF FAITH: SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGING RELIGIOUS ISSUES IN THE CLASSROOM
• Ladislas Orsy, S.J., Georgetown
• Mark Osler, Baylor
• Chaim Saiman, Villanova
• Amy Uelmen, Fordham
10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Break and informal discussion
10:45 – 12:15 p.m. STUDENT VOCATIONAL DISCERNMENT: SPARKING THE SPIRITUAL, MORAL, AND PROFESSIONAL FORMATION OF YOUNG ADULTS (AND US TOO!)
• Jeff Brauch, Dean, Regent
• R. Michael Cassidy, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Boston College and BC Law School students
• Natt Gant, Regent
• Jerome Organ, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Univ. of St. Thomas (Minneapolis)
• Susan Stabile, Univ. of St. Thomas (Minneapolis)
• Ronald Volkmer, Creighton
12:30 p.m. LUNCH & SPEAKER: CUTBERTO GARZA, PROVOST, BOSTON COLLEGE, GASSON HALL, CHESTNUT HILL CAMPUS
2:30 – 3:45 p.m. HIRING (AND ADMITTING) FOR MISSION: WHAT IT MEANS AND HOW TO DO IT
• Mary Bowman, Seattle Univ.
• Cari Haaland, Director of Admissions, Univ. of St. Thomas (Minneapolis)
• Kenneth Starr, Dean, Pepperdine
• Kevin Worthen, Dean, BYU
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. SCHOLARSHIP THROUGH THE LENS OF FAITH: WHO IS YOUR AUDIENCE AND WHY DO YOU WANT TO REACH THEM?
• Michael Broyde, Emory
• Vince Rougeau, Notre Dame
• David Skeel, Univ. of Pennsylvania
10:45 – 12:15 p.m. THE CHALLENGE OF INCLUSION: AVOIDING THE US AND THEM
• Sam Levine, Pepperdine
• Lucia Silecchia, Catholic Univ. of America
• Norah Wylie, Dean for Students, Boston College, and BC students
12:30 p.m. CONCLUDING LUNCH
Below is the schedule for the conference:
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008
5:00 p.m. Roman Catholic Mass, Trinity Chapel, BC Law School
(for those interested)
6:00 p.m. Opening Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner
SPEAKER: JOHN GARVEY, DEAN, BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL
TABLE DISCUSSION: IDENTIFY 10 THINGS YOU DO DIFFERENTLY AT YOUR LAW SCHOOL BECAUSE YOU ARE A RELIGIOUSLY AFFILIATED INSTITUTION
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2008
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. TEACHING THROUGH THE LENS OF FAITH: SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGING RELIGIOUS ISSUES IN THE CLASSROOM
• Ladislas Orsy, S.J., Georgetown
• Mark Osler, Baylor
• Chaim Saiman, Villanova
• Amy Uelmen, Fordham
10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Break and informal discussion
10:45 – 12:15 p.m. STUDENT VOCATIONAL DISCERNMENT: SPARKING THE SPIRITUAL, MORAL, AND PROFESSIONAL FORMATION OF YOUNG ADULTS (AND US TOO!)
• Jeff Brauch, Dean, Regent
• R. Michael Cassidy, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Boston College and BC Law School students
• Natt Gant, Regent
• Jerome Organ, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Univ. of St. Thomas (Minneapolis)
• Susan Stabile, Univ. of St. Thomas (Minneapolis)
• Ronald Volkmer, Creighton
12:30 p.m. LUNCH & SPEAKER: CUTBERTO GARZA, PROVOST, BOSTON COLLEGE, GASSON HALL, CHESTNUT HILL CAMPUS
2:30 – 3:45 p.m. HIRING (AND ADMITTING) FOR MISSION: WHAT IT MEANS AND HOW TO DO IT
• Mary Bowman, Seattle Univ.
• Cari Haaland, Director of Admissions, Univ. of St. Thomas (Minneapolis)
• Kenneth Starr, Dean, Pepperdine
• Kevin Worthen, Dean, BYU
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. SCHOLARSHIP THROUGH THE LENS OF FAITH: WHO IS YOUR AUDIENCE AND WHY DO YOU WANT TO REACH THEM?
• Michael Broyde, Emory
• Vince Rougeau, Notre Dame
• David Skeel, Univ. of Pennsylvania
10:45 – 12:15 p.m. THE CHALLENGE OF INCLUSION: AVOIDING THE US AND THEM
• Sam Levine, Pepperdine
• Lucia Silecchia, Catholic Univ. of America
• Norah Wylie, Dean for Students, Boston College, and BC students
12:30 p.m. CONCLUDING LUNCH
Good luck to all February LSAT Takers
And I apologize for being MIA this week. Today is my seventh official day with the flu and bronchitis...... Fun stuff. I'm so sick of chicken noodle soup I can't even tell you.
I hope my readers are all healthy and doing well and back next week for a more stimulating level of conversation.
In the meantime, check your cell phones. Law School admissions deans are making happy phone calls! (Texas, SMU, UCLA, Boalt and Emory are among them).
I hope my readers are all healthy and doing well and back next week for a more stimulating level of conversation.
In the meantime, check your cell phones. Law School admissions deans are making happy phone calls! (Texas, SMU, UCLA, Boalt and Emory are among them).
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