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Competitions/Scholarships/Externships/Fellowships

Carolyn Stell Scholarship Award
This scholarship of up to $1,000 is available to any full or part-time woman law student who is attending a Michigan law school; resides in Ingham, Eaton, or Clinton County; and has a 2.5 grade point average or better. The winner will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and their statement of career plans upon graduation. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH. The application deadline is September 22, 2006.

J.L. Turner Legal Association Minority Law Student Scholarships
Several scholarships of at least $1,000 will be awarded. There are two types of J.L. Turner Legal Association Minority Law Student Scholarships: merit and financial need. In selecting financial need scholarship winners, they will consider an applicant's need, disadvantaged circumstances, community involvement and other factors. Three merit scholarships will be awarded primarily on academic standing. To be eligible an applicant must be a United States citizen, have a connection to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, be enrolled at an accredited law school and be in good academic standing. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH. The application deadline is September 22, 2006.

Foley & Lardner, LLP Minority Scholarship Program
The Foley & Lardner Minority Scholarship Program provides eight scholarships each year to first year minority law students. Minority students in their first year of law school at the following schools are eligible for the Program: Duke, Florida, Georgetown, Michigan, Northwestern, Stanford, UCLA and Wisconsin. One scholarship will be awarded at each school. First year law students include both summer starters and fall starters. Each scholarship, in the amount of $5,000, will be paid at the beginning of the student's second semester of law school. Interested students must complete an application and submit it to the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH, by September 29, 2006.

The Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Michigan
The Western District of Michigan awards annually $4,500 in scholarships to law students who are either from the Western Federal Judicial District of Michigan or have a connection to the practice of law in the Western District of Michigan which suggests that they will become practitioners in this geographic area upon their completion of their legal studies. The Committee requests that the applicant provide a copy of his or her current resume, a cover letter describing the candidate's connection to the Western District of Michigan and a statement not to exceed three pages in length describing the qualifications the candidate believes warrant his or her selection for a scholarship. The application deadline is October 1, 2006. Complete application instructions are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH.

McDermott Minority Scholarship
McDermott will award a $15,000 scholarship and a position in a McDermott Summer Program to two second-year minority law students from ABA-accredited law schools. Students who meet McDermott's hiring criteria and demonstrate leadership, community involvement, and a commitment to improving diversity in the legal community should consider applying. The application deadline is October 6, 2006. Further information is available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH.

German Chancellor Scholarship Program
Ten German Chancellor Scholarships are awarded annually to young professionals in the private, public, not-for-profit, cultural and academic sectors. The program is open to citizens of the United States, the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China. The program sponsors individuals who demonstrate the potential to strengthen ties between Germany and their own country through their profession or studies.

The program begins September 1st and lasts twelve months. Monthly stipends range from EURO 2,000 to 3,500. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and be under 35 years of age at the start of the award. Prior knowledge of German is not a prerequisite. You may apply online at www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/programme/stip_aus/buka.htm. The application deadline is October 31, 2006.

Jewish Educational Loan Service
Students may apply for interest-free loans through the Sarah and Harold Gottlieb Jewish Educational Loan Service (JELS). Applicants for these interest-free loans must be Jewish residents of the Metropolitan Detroit area and full-time students, pursuing undergraduate, graduate or professional education at an accredited college or university in Michigan. Financial need and satisfactory academic progress must be shown. Application information is available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH. The application deadline is November 17, 2006.

Dykema Scholarship
Dykema will select a minority first-year law student at the University of Michigan to receive a $7,500 scholarship to be used for law school tuition and fees in the second year. This scholarship is automatically renewable for the student’s third year if the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and presents proof of continued enrollment. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH. Applications must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office , 310 HH, by the December 1, 2006 deadline.

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Externships

Internship With The AIRE Centre In London, United Kingdom
Application Deadline: Monday, October 16, 2006
Ms. Nuala Mole, Founder & Director of the AIRE Centre ("Advice on Individual Rights in Europe") will be at the Law School Monday, October 23, Tuesday, October 24, and Wednesday, October 25, to interview students interested in being considered for not-for-credit summer 2007 internships or externships for academic credit in summer 2007, fall 2007, or winter 2008. (If you wish to pursue an externship for academic credit and you are selected by Ms. Mole, you need to comply with the externship guidelines and requirements which may be obtained from Trudy Feldkamp in 313 HH.) For information on how to apply for an internship or externship with the AIRE Centre, please pick up the necessary informational handout available outside of the Center for International & Comparative Law (Room 300D LR in the Reading Room).

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Fellowships

Kirkland & Ellis LLP Diversity Fellowship Program
The Kirkland & Ellis Diversity Fellowship will be awarded to one diverse student at University of Michigan Law School. To be considered, the candidate must be a second-year law student, demonstrate academic excellence, be likely to practice after graduation in a city in which Kirkland has an office, have a genuine interest and commitment to private practice, meet the racial/ethnic categories set forth by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and satisfy Kirkland's other hiring criteria. The Fellowship consists of a salaried summer associate position in one of Kirkland's domestic offices after the recipient's second year of law school and a $15,000 stipend during the recipient's third year of law school. You may apply online at http://fellowship.kirkland.com/. The application deadline is September 11, 2006.

Olin Student Fellowships
The Olin Center awards several one year student scholarships and fellowships in the amount of $2,500 each to promote student research in law and economics and to develop a cohort of students with shared interests in actively engaging the economic analysis of law. The scholarships are awarded to candidates around the university with strong academic credentials and a demonstrated ability and interest in the study of law and economics. Olin scholars are expected to maintain a high academic record, participate in the Law and Economics Workshop, and to submit a research paper.

Deadline for Application Submission: September 15, 2006

Individuals who are interested in applying for a student fellowship can download the application form at http://www.law.umich.edu/CentersAndPrograms/olin/fellowships.htm, or contact Al LaGrone at alagrone@umich.edu.

The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program
This nine-month fellowship program offers 20 U.S. professionals an in-depth understanding of the political, economic, and cultural environment of Germany and Europe. Bosch Fellows are competitively chosen from the fields of Business Administration, Economics, Law, Public Affairs/Public Policy, and Journalism/Mass Communications. Applicants should be U.S. citizens, age 23-34, with 2+ years of relevant work experience and a graduate degree. Candidates without a graduate degree are also encouraged to apply, provided they have extensive work experience in one of the application fields. No German language skills are required at the time of application. Applications and further information are available online at www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/bosch.htm. The application deadline is October 16, 2006.

Fulbright Scholar Program for U.S. Faculty and Professionals
The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering various lecturing and research awards in some 150 countries for the 2007-2008 academic year. Opportunities are available for college and university faculty and administrators, professionals from business and government, artists, journalists, scientists, lawyers, independent scholars and many others. While foreign language skills are needed in some countries, most Fulbright Scholar lecturing assignments are in English. Some 80 percent of the awards include a lecturing component. Register and apply online at www.cies.org. The deadlines vary but range from May 1, 2006 - February 1, 2007.

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
The Soros Fellowships for New Americans support thirty individuals a year for up to two years of graduate study in any subject anywhere in the United States. Students already in graduate study are eligible to apply, though not past their second year. The Fellowship provides $20,000 maintenance and half tuition wherever the Fellow attends. Candidates must be either holders of Green Cards, naturalized citizens or children of two naturalized citizen parents. Also, candidates must not be older than thirty by the deadline. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH. The deadline is November 1, 2006.

Public Interest Fellowships
For the latest fellowships available in Public Interest visit the Office of Public Service Web site at: www.law.umich.edu/currentstudents/PublicService.

Student Writing Competitions

To see all student writing competitions please visit:
www.law.umich.edu/currentstudents/studentservices/competit.html

Additional information about these competitions and awards may be found in a binder located in the Registrar's Office, Room 300 HH.

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Awards

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Announcements/Reminders

Cell Phones Off, Please!
When cell phones ring or students have conversations on their cell phones during class, it is very disruptive both to the professor and other students in the room. Therefore, before entering a classroom for a class session, please remember to turn your cell phones off. If you are expecting an urgent call that simply cannot wait until after the class has ended (such as a call from a pregnant spouse or news about a relative who has been gravely ill), then you must turn the ringer off and use the "vibrate" setting to notify you of the incoming call. If you do in fact receive a call, you must leave the classroom in order to take it.

We Take Safety Seriously
Ann Arbor is a city with a population of over 100,000, and, like other cities, unfortunately suffers instances of robberies, sexual assaults and other violent and non-violent crimes. At the Law School itself and nearby areas, there have been reports of indecent exposure, robbery, stalking/harassment, stolen property, vandalism and voyeurism.

The Law School Administration takes such matters seriously and makes every attempt to consult with the University’s Department of Public Safety and the Ann Arbor Police Department and to disseminate information to the Law School Community as appropriate. As the term begins, we want to share the following information with you.

Students should report to Dean Baum incidents or circumstances which may pose an ongoing safety threat to members of the Law School community or which occurred on Law School grounds or the immediate vicinity. In an emergency, contact the Department of Public Safety by dialing 911 (from a campus phone) or 763.1131 (off campus). For an emergency escort, call 763.1131. Additional information and suggestions concerning safety appear in the Law School Student Handbook under the caption, “Safety Procedures.” The most current version of the Handbook is available on-line on the Law School web site (www.law.umich.edu) under the Academic and Student Services heading.

Please Update Your Personal Information
We’d like to remind all incoming first-year students to update your address and telephone numbers in Wolverine Access if you haven’t already done so. It is important that your local contact information is current. Please take a moment to update or verify your information by visiting the Law School’s website, then selecting Wolverine Access, Student Business, Personal Information.

Services For Students With Disabilities
It is the policy and desire of the Law School to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students who may require some type of accommodation are encouraged to communicate their needs to us as soon as possible. Requests for exam accommodations must be made at least six weeks prior to the scheduled examination date. In order to make decisions based on a specific individual's situation, we request that you provide certain information. This also facilitates adequate record keeping of accommodations which have been agreed upon and must be arranged each term and helps later in the assessment of the effectiveness of the accommodations. The Law School works closely with the University Office of Services for Students with Disabilities ("OSSD"), and you may wish to seek the advice of its staff as you prepare any requests. We would like you to provide all information both to that office and to the Law School, which will decide upon what accommodations are possible. Your response to the following requests for information should be helpful to us, and we hope that the points of information are helpful to you as well.

1) We request that a physician who is familiar with your diagnosis and treatment provide us with documentation of your disability. In cases of learning disabilities, a report of a psycho educational assessment which included aptitude and achievement tests and consists, in part, of all test and subtest scores and a description of test procedures is necessary. A professional qualified to diagnose a learning disability should prepare the report. The professional's report should include any recommendations regarding accommodations as well. The OSSD may offer guidance regarding documentation and details about recommendations for accommodations.

2) You should provide a written request regarding any type of exam or other academic accommodation you may require. Be as specific as possible. Tell us what has worked in the past. How much, if any, extra time might you need for objective tests, tests with short exam questions, or tests with long questions, etc.? What are your library needs and time constraints for papers? Do you have any equipment requirements, or do you need auxiliary services such as interpreters or transcribers? If you use a computer for an exam, are your requirements for extra time modified? Is it important to take an exam in isolation or with just one or two other students? We have found that most of our learning-disabled students can complete our in-class and take home exams in time-and-one-half. Sometimes we have extended an examination period beyond the usual length. Paper extensions for work due at the end of the term have been arranged.

3) Reduced course loads must be approved and should be thoroughly planned because of accreditation requirements and also because of the serious financial implications for students who take extra time to complete degree requirements.

4) Other issues may occur to you. The OSSD has a wealth of information and expertise about resources available at Michigan. You may contact the University Office of Services for Students with Disabilities by calling 734.763.3000 or by writing to the University of Michigan Office of Services for Students with Disabilities, G-664 Haven Hall, 505 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1003. Also feel free to contact David Baum at 734.764.0516 if you have questions or concerns.

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Employment

Jobs In The Law Library
Location: S-180 LR
Event Contact: Veronica Richard, vrichard@umich.edu, 734.763.7191

The Law Library Reference Department is seeking 2L and 3L year law students who have successfully completed both semesters of Legal Practice to work part-time in the Law Library during the Fall/Winter. We have vacancies in two areas: Faculty Research Assistant and Reference/Information Desk Assistant. These jobs provide hands-on experience working with legal material and legal reference or research questions. The Reference Desk also provides experience working with people who need help finding legal materials in the Law Library. Applications and job descriptions are available on the hiring table outside the Law Library Administration Office, (Room S-180 LR) anytime the Library is open (8 a.m. to midnight, 7 days/week). Please note that we are not set up to accept applications via email; you must complete a paper application and attach your resume in order to be considered for Reference Department positions. Applications are accepted until all positions are filled.

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Office Hours

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs - David Baum
To make an appointment with Dean Baum, please contact Marilyn Genoa either in person in 301 HH, by calling 764.0516, or via e-mail at marilyng@umich.edu.

Director of Student Affairs - Christine Gregory
Mondays: 10:15AM to 11:15AM and 2:30PM to 3:30PM
Fridays: 10:15AM to 12:15PM
To make an appointment with Christine Gregory, please contact Mark Gebhart or Trudy Feldkamp by e-mail mgebhart@umich.edu or tfeldkam@umich.edu, or phone at 734.615.0019.

Office of the Registrar:
For answers to questions about graduation requirements, registration, examination procedures, and the like, e-mail lawrecords@umich.edu. Alternatively, students can make an appointment to see Jack Atkinson, Registrar (734.763.6499), Debby Hartranft, Student Services Examination and Grade Coordinator (734.647.7589), Amy Bishop, Student Services Curriculum Coordinator (734.763.6499), David Baum, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs (734.764.0516), or Christine Gregory, Director of Student Affairs (734.615.0019).

Financial Aid Office:
Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our phone number is 734.764.5289 and the office e-mail is lawfinaid@umich.edu.

Assistant Dean for International Programs Virginia Gordon:
To schedule an appointment with Assistant Dean Virginia Gordon, please contact Barbara Glispin in 300D LR, phone 734.764.5269, glispin@umich.edu. If you have questions about international legal studies, planning your curriculum, or opportunities for students with international or overseas interest, drop by the Center for International and Comparative Law and Assistant Dean Virginia Gordan would be happy to talk with you.

Office Of Public Service:
To make an appointment with a counselor, please see Tia Bradley at 200 HH #3, call 734.647.3256, or e-mail tiab@umich.edu.

Office of Career Services:
To make a scheduled appointment with Susan Guindi, Carolyn Spencer or Robin Kaplan, please stop by 210 HH, or call 734.764.0546.

Library Hours:
8:00 a.m. to Midnight, seven days a week

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