Juris what? Stating degrees, names, and titles correctly

Every academic year, the Office of Professional Development notes incorrect statements about degrees, school names, etc.  

LAW DEGREE 

You are earning a Juris Doctor.  This is confirmed in Chapter 4 of the Manual of Policy & Procedures in section 4.1.01 Degree Requirements. Do not use the following:

• Juris Doctorate
• Doctor of Law
• Doctor of Jurisprudence

LAW SCHOOL

You are attending Capital University Law School.  Do not use use the following:

• Capital Law
• Capital University School of Law
• CULS
• CapLaw
• Capital University
• Capital University College of Law

EMAIL SIGNATURE BLOCK

If you wish to have an email signature block, use the following format:

First Name Middle Initial Last Name

Juris Doctor Candidate, Graduation Year

Capital University Law School

Signature blocks do not need to have a million pieces of information.  Create separate signature blocks for different emails.  For example, if you're a member of the Law Review executive board, you could have a signature block for Law Review business and a general one for everyday law school business.  You can create such signatures in Outlook Webmail by clicking on Options > See All Settings > Settings > Mail.

It’s important to list your degree and school correctly.  Please update your resume, email signatures, and Linked In profiles accordingly.  If you would like to discuss your resume, please schedule an appointment to meet with a member of the OPD staff.

OACDL Eyewitness Identification/Best Practices

SAVE THE DATE!

Did you see what you THINK you saw? More importantly, did the witness see what he said he saw? How do you know? How can you suppress the witness statement? What do you say to the jury? How do the new police procedures in Ohio affect identifications, what can we litigate pre-trial and are there new remedies available to our clients? Answers are coming!  

On the morning of Friday, April 26, Ohio Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL) will bring in experts Jennifer Dysert and Karen Newirth from the Innocence Project, along with our own Bill Gallagher of Cincinnati, for a half-day seminar at Capital University Law School. Get the answers on the science, litigation and how to challenge the legal framework of Eyewitness Identification evidence. The morning session will be a LOW-COST seminar for OACDL members.

The afternoon session will include invaluable information packed with Best Business Practice topics, including Structuring Your Practice, Finances, Tax Consequences, Health Insurance and Retirement. In addition, there will be presentations on Identifying Mental Health Issues and Dealing with Stress. The afternoon session will be FREE for all OACDL members. 

Details are being finalized with the Innocence Project and Capital University.  But mark your calendars now!

Friday, April 26, 2013
Capital University Law School
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (times are tentative)
More information to follow!

2013 Loyola Patent Law Interview Program

Loyola University Chicago School of law is hosting the 2013 Patent Law Interview Program on Thursday, August 1 and Friday, August 2 in Chicago, Illinois.  This is a nationwide interview program that targets patent law employers, rising 2L (class of 2015) and 3L (class of 2014) students. 

Last year roughly 120 employers, 190 law schools, and 1,700 law students from across the country participated in the program.  The program is entirely pre-selected, which means that students submit resumes and transcripts to bid on interviews with the employers they are interested in, and employers then review the materials of the students who bid on them and select the students they wish to interview at the program.  Last year, approximately half of the participating students were selected for interviews.

Students with undergraduate or graduate degrees in engineering or a technical science should consider registering for the program.  You do not need to be patent bar eligible to register, although the vast majority of employers participating in the program are seeking patent bar eligible students.

For more information on the program, please refer to the Loyola Patent Program website at: http://www.luc.edu/law/career/patent_students.html.

Online student registration for this year’s Patent Law Interview Program will begin on Monday, February 11 and close on Monday, March 4.  On February 11, online registration will open at https://patentlawregistration.luc.edu/lawstudents/Default.aspx. At this stage of registration, you will only need to enter some basic information (you will upload your resume and bid on interviews later in the semester).  Please note that our school is listed alphabetically as Capital University Law School on the registration form’s drop down menu of law schools. 

We will be paying the $35 registration fee for our students, so you will not be charged anything when you register online.

Once you have registered, the program staff will communicate with you directly via email to the address that you entered when registering for the program. The Loyola Patent Program blog will also be a great resource for program deadlines and updates.  The Patent Program blog can be accessed at: http://loyolapatentprogram.wordpress.com.

Please direct any questions about the program to the Patent Program Liaison in our office, Shawn M. Beem, Director, Office of Professional Development.

CAVC Bar Association Judicial Conference Scholarship Competition

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) Bar Association is pleased to announce a scholarship competition specifically geared to law students. Five students will be selected to receive a paid registration ($275 value) to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims 12th Judicial Conference – a two-day conference to be held on Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19, 2013, at the Grand Hyatt Washington at Metro Center (1000 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20001). Winners will also receive free registration to the Bar Association's half-day component ($95 value) which will immediately follow in the afternoon on Friday, April 19. The Judicial Conference, which is expected to sell out, will include presentations from notable authorities in the field of Veterans Law. More information regarding the Court's judicial conference may be found on the Court's web page at www.uscourts.cavc.gov.

Please note that any expenses incurred for travel to and lodging for the Judicial Conference will be the responsibility of the student. Students are encouraged to consult with their law school to determine if funds are available to subsidize travel costs.

Eligibility and Entry Requirements:

To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled at an ABA accredited law school. To enter, applicants must submit their entries under any one of the three categories described below and must specifically identify the category they have selected. Only one entry is permitted per applicant.

Entries must be transmitted via email to cavcbarassoc@cavcbar.net for consideration.

The deadline for all entries is Monday, February 25. The five winners will be announced on the Bar Association's website (www.cavcbar.net) after Monday, March 4, 2013, and will be registered free of charge for the two-day conference.

Good luck!

Competition categories (choose one):

1. Writing competition -- Students seeking a scholarship under this category should describe a current challenge affecting veterans and should include a proposed solution or means to address the challenge. Written submissions should be a minimum of 500 (but should not exceed 750) words. Students who win a scholarship in this category will be expected to allow to the Bar Association to reprint a full or condensed version of their essay in an upcoming issue of the Veterans Law Journal, the quarterly publication of the CAVC Bar Association. Suggested topics include:

a. Suicide: Currently, one veteran commits suicide every 80 minutes. Some estimates state that 150,000 Vietnam Veterans have committed suicide. This is not a new problem, but rather an enduring one. What can be done to address this epidemic?

b. Claims processing: On average, a VA disability claim takes six months to process. That means a veteran is without benefits for six months until VA gives him an initial decision on his application. What recommendations would you make to ensure veterans do not lose hope in the system or avoid seeking assistance altogether?

c. Increase in women veterans: With the number of women veterans expected to increase dramatically in the next 10 years, what recommendations would you make in adapting traditional veteran services to the female population?

2. Community service - Students who seek a scholarship under this category must describe individual community service or outreach involving Veterans. This can come in the form of volunteering for charities, veteran service organizations, bringing attention to social/political issues, or even just making a difference in one veteran's life. This entry should be in essay form (500-750 words) and should include a letter of recommendation from the appropriate individual or organization.

3. Artistic contribution - Students seeking a scholarship under this category would create an artistic depiction recognizing or honoring veterans, or raising awareness of veterans' issues. Judging will be based on how well the piece conveys its intended message and the creativity and choice of medium. Entries under this category may be in the form of a drawing, painting, poem, song, photo collage, or video. Students who win a scholarship in this category will be expected to sign a release granting permission to the Bar Association to use that work, with attribution to the creator, in the Bar Association's efforts to recognize and honor veterans or to raise awareness of veterans' issues.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) Bar Association

Ben Franklin Station · P.O. Box 7992 · Washington, D.C. 20044-7992

American Judges Association - Law Student Essay Competition

The American Judges Association (AJA) announces its annual essay competition open to all full-time law students enrolled in and attending an accredited law school in the United States or Canada.  The first prize for the contest is $3,000; second is $1,500; and third is $1,000.  First, second, and third place winners and their law schools will be presented with an award certificate.  The winning essay may be published in AJA’s journal, Court Review.

The following rules and regulations apply:
1. Any student regularly enrolled in and attending classes at an accredited law school in the United States or Canada is eligible to enter. Submission of a paper, with one cover page and the completed entry form constitutes entry. Essays submitted for the 2013 competition MUST be under the topic of “Comparing Hearsay Rules in Different Courts.” Essays determined not to meet this qualification will be not evaluated.

2. The cover page of the paper must be submitted in a separate document and shall include the title and the author’s name, current mailing and e-mail addresses, and telephone number.  The author’s name should appear only on the cover page and the entry form.  The title and page number must appear at the top of each page of the paper. 

3. All papers shall be the original, unpublished work of an individual student, but may have been prepared as a course assignment.  Normal guidance of law school faculty is permitted.

4. Entry grants AJA the right of first publication of the paper and is agreement to hold AJA and its members harmless from, and to indemnify them for, any and all damages and costs relating to copyright infringement or plagiarism.

5. Papers become the property of the American Judges Association and may be published in the Court Review. 
6. Papers should be double-spaced and 10-25 pages in length.  Extensive footnoting or end noting is discouraged and is included in the paper’s length.  Citations, footnotes, and endnotes should be in accord with the current edition of A Uniform System of Citation.

7. Papers will be evaluated considering:  writing quality and clarity; the interest of the topic and content to a broad segment of the judiciary; analysis and reasoning; timeliness, originality, and creativity; quality and use of research; and compliance with these rules.

8. Papers will be evaluated, and prizes awarded, at the sole discretion of a panel of AJA members who will have no knowledge of the author’s name or law school.

9. Winners will be publicly announced at the Association’s 2013 Annual Educational Conference in Hawaii, September 22-27, and thereafter notified by phone or email.  All law schools and authors will also be notified by mail or email.

10. Entries must be e-mailed or postmarked no later than June 1, 2013, and sent to
aja@ncsc.org or mailed to: AJA Essay Competition, 300 Newport Avenue,
Williamsburg, VA 23185.

11. First prize is $3,000, second prize is $1,500, and third prize is $1,000.  Prize monies are contributed by the American Judges Foundation.

12. Please notify us at aja@ncsc.org if any of your contact information changes.
For more information see http://aja.ncsc.dni.us

Dining Etiquette

With every summer or full-time employment comes the inevitable lunch, dinner or reception with your employer.  It is during these times that you must put your best foot forward.  Eating and talking during a professional setting should be treated as such, professional.  There are a few rules to understand when eating in a professional setting.

Ordering
When ordering food from a menu, be mindful of what it is you are ordering.  You should attempt to avoid difficult to eat menu items such as lobster, spaghetti, some soups.  Choose menu items that are simple to eat and that do not require multiple utensils or the need for you to exit the table to wash your face and hands (e.g. barbecue spareribs).  Your choices should also allow you to carry on a conversation without food hanging out of your mouth.

Napkins
The use of a napkin is very important.  To begin, most restaurants will have already placed a napkin on the table.  You should remove the napkin and place it on your lap when everyone at the table is present and seated.  If you are attending a private dinner in someone's home, it is customary to wait for the host to remove their napkin from the table before you take yours.  Always place your napkin on your lap and never tucked into your shirt or blouse.  When leaving the table, place your napkin on your chair, unless you are leaving the restaurant at which point you place the napkin on the table, neatly folded not rolled up in a ball.

Alcohol
When alcohol is being served, you should be mindful of the quantity that you consume.  Never drink in excess.  Having a glass of wine or a beer is perfectly acceptable - you should know your limit when consuming alcohol.

Bread
When eating bread or rolls before or during the meal, be sure you use your bread and butter plate if provided at the table. You should always tear a small bite from the bread and then butter that piece is you wish. Never just take a slice of bread or a roll and take a large bite of it.

Salads
Salads should be eaten with a fork and knife. For salad pieces too big to easily place in your mouth, either fold the piece onto your fork using your knife or make a gentle cut for a more manageable bite. If the salad dressing is on the table for everyone to share, then use a reasonable amount.

Entrees
Entrees vary; therefore, assess each one differently. If you choose pasta, then try using your fork and spoon to twirl the pasta placing a manageable bite into your mouth. When eating steaks, chicken, pork or fish, cut small manageable pieces. When cutting meat and other items, such as vegetables, you should keep your arms at your side not sticking out like wings!

Soups
Soups can be tricky. Always use your spoon by moving away from you when eating the soup. When you have reached the end of the soup, tilt the bowl away from you to eat the last spoonful. Be sure to hold your spoon handle like you would hold a pen or pencil. Above all, do not slurp your soup!

Other Suggestions

• Do not lick your knife. 
• Do not over use condiments so that they are dripping from your plate, your food, or your chin. 
• Be sure to sit up straight and to eat over your plate. 
• Do not put your tie over your shoulder. 
• Never speak with your mouth full. 
• Politely ask individuals at the table to pass you an item you require; never reach and struggle to grab the item. 
• Thank individuals who pass items to you. 
• Likewise, say "thank you" to your server when they are bringing you your order or replenishing your beverage. 
• If you are chewing gum (which, by the way, you should not be), do not place the gum on your plate. If you must remove gum from your mouth, excuse yourself and go to the restroom to dispose of the chewing gum.

The Warren E. Burger Prize

Purpose

The Warren E. Burger Prize is a writing competition designed to encourage outstanding scholarship that "promotes the ideals of excellence, civility, ethics and professionalism within the legal profession," the core mission of the American Inns of Court.

Overview

The American Inns of Court invites judges, lawyers, professors, students, scholars, and other authors to participate in the competition. Please submit an original, unpublished essay of 10,000 to 25,000 words on a topic of your choice addressing issues of legal excellence, civility, ethics and professionalism.

Judges

• Professor Stephen Gillers, Chair, Elihu Root Professor of Law at the New York University School of Law
• Professor Geoffrey C. Hazard, Jr., Emeritus Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School
• Professor Nancy J. Moore, Nancy Barton Scholar and Professor of Law at the Boston University School of Law
• Dean Robert M. Wilcox, Dean and Professor of Law at the University of South Carolina School of Law

Prize

• The author of the winning essay will receive a cash prize of $5,000
• The essay will be published in the South Carolina Law Review
• The prize will be presented to the recipient at the American Inns of Court annual Celebration of Excellence at the Supreme Court of the United States 

Procedures

• Review and follow the Warren E. Burger Prize Rules, http://home.innsofcourt.org/about-us/awards/the-warren-e-burger-prize/warren-e-burger-prize-rules.aspx
• Complete the Warren E. Burger Cover Page before submitting your essay
• Send a completed cover page with the required materials no later than July 15, 2013
• Submissions should be addressed Cindy Dennis, American Inns of Court, 1229 King Street, Second Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314
• For additional information, contact Cindy Dennis at (571) 319-4703, or email Cindy, cdennis@innsofcourt.org

The winning essay will be selected by September 15.