Come Chat With Christine Gregory And David Baum
Event Contact: Marilyn Genoa, marilyng@umich.edu, 734.764.0516

David Baum and Christine Gregory of the Office of Student Affairs, have set up times to meet with all first-year students in their Legal Practice Program groups. Please come and ask questions about classes, the Student Affairs Offices, or any other aspect of the Law School in an informal setting. Food and beverages will be provided. These meetings will take place at Dominick's (located on Monroe Street across from the underground library).
The remaining section meetings are as follows:
Section K: October 10 12:15 (lunch)
Section P: October 12 2:30
Transfers: October 13 12:15 (lunch)
Section H: October 18 12:15 (lunch)
Section L: October 24 2:30,
Section G: October 30 12:15 (lunch)

Fall 2006 Practice Your Language Skills!
Time: See dates listed below, 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Lawyers Club Recreation Room (under the Lawyers Club Lounge)
Event Contact: Stephanie Wiederhold, wls@umich.edu, 734.764.0535

Language lunches are a great way for J.D. and LL.M. students who share an interest or background in countries where the particular languages are spoken to meet each other and improve their language skills. The lunches have played a wonderful role in bringing together students interested in different parts of the world and enabling them to build friendships and share resources.

MONDAY: JAPANESE, FRENCH, & RUSSIAN:
October 9, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 27
December 4

TUESDAY: GERMAN, ITALIAN, & ARABIC:
October 10, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 28
December 5

WEDNESDAY: SPANISH, CHINESE, & HINDI/URDU:
October 11, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 29
December 6

No language lunches: Week of October 16 and Week of November 20.

If you would like to participate but pizza is not your food of choice, residents of the Lawyers Club may request a brown bag lunch 24 hours in advance. Also, you do not need to live in the Lawyers Club to participate. Nonresidents may have the pizza or bring in their own brown bag lunch.

If you have any questions or are interested in starting a group in another language, please contact Stephanie Wiederhold. Enjoy!!!

Domestic Externship Informational Meeting
Time: Monday, October 9, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: 218 HH
Event Contact: Mark Gebhart, mgebhart@umich.edu, 734.615.0019

The Office of Student Affairs presents an exciting opportunity to explore your external studies options. Come learn about educational experiences outside the classroom in your field of interest.

Inspiring Paths Series: Patty Skuster ’04, MPP JD, Policy Associate, IPAS, International Women's Rights And Reproductive Rights Issues
Time: Tuesday, October 10, 12:20 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: 218 HH
Event Contact: Tia Bradley, tiab@umich.edu, 734.647.3256

Please join the Office of Public Service as they welcome alum, Patty Skuster '04, MPP JD. Patty is a Policy Associate with Ipas, where she works on U.S., international and global policy advocacy (with a focus on Africa). Ipas is an international non-profit organization that works to increase women's ability to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights and to reduce deaths and injuries of women from unsafe abortion. Prior to coming to Ipas, Patty worked in the office of U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, where she was a Women’s Research and Education Institute Congressional Fellow focused on reproductive rights and judicial nominations. Pizza will be served.

Brown Bag Lunch With Professor Judy Levy
Time: Wednesday, October 11, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: 903 LR
Event Contact: Tia, tiab@umich.edu, 734.647.3256

Up to 6 2Ls and 3Ls will have an opportunity to ask questions related to careers and various practice areas.

Please join Professor Judy Levy, Public Interest/Public Service Fellow and Assistant United States Attorney, for an informal brown bag lunch conversation. A sign up sheet will be on the bulletin board outside of the Office of Public Service.

Experts In Ethics, Civility And Professionalism Lunch Talk
Time: Wednesday, October 11, 12:20 - 1:20 p.m.
Location: 218 HH
Event Contact: Marilyn Genoa, marilyng@umich.edu, 734.764.0516

Members of the American College of Trial Lawyers will discuss real cases that they have handled, giving students the opportunity to see how the concepts studied in the traditional law school classroom fit into the larger context of the day-to-day work of a lawyer. These presentations focus on the ethical problems confronted by the attorneys, as well as on the crucial role that civility and professionalism play in effective client representation. This talk in this series will concern a civil case presented by attorneys Phil Kessler and David DuMouchelle. Pizza will be served.

Nannes' 3L Challenge!!!
For every 3L who pledges to support the Law School Fund annually for three years after graduation, alumnus John Nannes will contribute $250 to the Law School group(s) of the student’s choice. The money goes to the student groups this year and is in addition to money that groups receive from LSSS and other sources.

3Ls can make their pledges by filling out & submitting a Third-Year Challenge pledge form online (http://www.law.umich.edu/AlumniandDevelopment/thirdyearchallenge/pledgeform.htm, at the Law Library Reading Room desk, or to any member of the Nannes Committee.

Questions? Email nanneslaw@umich.edu or check out the website at: http://www.law.umich.edu/AlumniandDevelopment/thirdyearchallenge/

Drive Ends October 11!

2007 South African Externship Informational Meeting
Time: Thursday, October 12, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: 150 HH
Event Contact: Trudy Feldkamp, tfeldkam@umich.edu, 734.936.0776

The Office of Student Affairs presents an exciting opportunity to explore your external studies options in South Africa. Come learn about educational experiences outside the classroom in your field of interest.

Inspiring Paths Series - Alex Joel, JD ‘87, Civil Liberties Protection Officer Of The Office Of The Director Of National Intelligence, Washington DC
Time: Thursday, October 12, 12:20 p.m. - 1:15 a.m.
Location: 250 HH
Event Contact: Tia Bradley, tiab@umich.edu, 734.647.3256

Please join the Office of Public Service in welcoming, Alex Joel, Civil Liberties Protection Officer of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Mr. Joel will speak about his current responsibilities, reporting directly to John Negroponte, the Director or National Intelligence, as well as his career path. Pizza will be served.

Brown Bag Lunch With Nuala Mole Of The AIRE Centre
Time: Tuesday, October 24, 12:20 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: 116 HH
Event Contact: Tia Bradley, tiab@umich.edu, 734.647.3256

Please join Nuala Mole, Founder & Director of the AIRE Centre ("Advice on Individual Rights in Europe") for a lunch time brown bag. Ms. Mole will be on-hand to discuss internships or externships with the AIRE Centre.

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Competitions/Scholarships/Externships/Fellowships

15th Annual Duberstein Nat'l Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition
If interested in forming a Michigan team for the Competition (held March 17-19, 2007) in New York, please contact Prof. Pottow.

Jenny Runkles Award
The Jenny Runkles Award was established to honor the memory of Jenny Runkles, who was killed in an automobile accident following her second year at Michigan Law School. The award criteria embody the type of person that Jenny was and the contributions she made to the Law School community.

Second year law students who are nominated for this award should possess a selfless commitment to improving the Law School community, and society as a whole, through a demonstrated devotion to public interest and diversity. This commitment should be exhibited through personal interactions with others, a commitment to service and charity programs, and participation and leadership in various Law School programs and student-run organizations. Additionally, the nominee(s) should possess the ability to embrace and bring together individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, or other distinguishing characteristics.

Nomination letters describing how the nominee fits the criteria for this award should be submitted to the Office of Student Affairs, 313 HH, (mgebhart@umich.edu) no later than 5:00PM on Thursday, October 19, 2006 The award will be presented at the Jenny Runkles Fall Ball, sponsored this year by the Women Law Students Association.

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.

The University of Michigan Center for the Education of Women Scholarships
CEW Scholarships are given at the graduate, professional and undergraduate levels to women whose education has been interrupted. The interruption in education must be for at least a) 48 consecutive months or b) a total of 50 months, not counting interruptions of less than 8 months. The interruption may have taken place at any point in the pursuit of higher education. If you feel your situation meets the intent, if not the exact criteria, and warrants an exception, please submit an explanation of your circumstances in writing for an evaluation by the eligibility committee prior to submitting an application. Approximately 38 scholarships are awarded annually ranging from about $1,000 to $8,000, with some larger awards given. Strength of motivation, promise of impact in a chosen field, academic record, potential and creative and scholarly contributions are among the criteria for choosing the scholars. Applications are available online at www.cew.umich.edu. The application deadline is January 8, 2007.

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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

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.

AARP Foundation Litigation Herbert Semmel Elder Law Fellowship
This Fellowship includes a salary for a summer 2007 clerkship in Washington, DC and scholarship, totaling approximately $20,000. Following the summer clerkship, the Fellow will be expected to prepare a manuscript. Applicants should be in their second year of law school at the time of application. They must possess strong analytical, research, and verbal skills, an ability to write clearly and effectively, and a commitment to public service. A familiarity with the issues affecting older Americans is highly desirable, as is a demonstrable commitment to the field of elder law. Further details and application instructions are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH. The application deadline is November 15, 2006.

Jean Monnet Graduate Fellowships For Research On Issues Of European Integration Call For Proposals Deadline: December 1, 2006
With a grant from the European Commission, the European Union Center and the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies are offering students summer grants of $5,000 to work on issues of European integration. Student grantees would conduct research and write a paper resulting from this research on a relevant topic.

It is expected that during spring and/or summer of 2007, the grantees will devote twelve weeks of full time work on this project with a faculty advisor. Recipients may be invited to participate in selected outreach activities organized by the European Union Center with local high schools, colleges and universities. N.B. This is not a travel grant.

Students in professional schools and graduate programs are eligible to apply. Applicants should submit 2-3 page proposals that describe the project to be carried out, including its topic, aims, method, and anticipated scholarly contribution. They should indicate the dates they would be devoting themselves full time to this project. A letter of recommendation from a University of Michigan faculty member (preferably the student's advisor), most recent transcript, and a CV should accompany the proposal.

Application materials are to be submitted by December 1, 2006, to Michael D. Kennedy, Director, CREES/CES-EUC, International Institute, SSWB 4663, 1080 S. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106. For further information please contact Natasa Gruden-Alajbegovic, nalajbeg@umich.edu, or 734.647.2743.

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

2007 Outstanding Women Law Student Awards
Event Contact: Mark Gebhart, mgebhart@umich.edu, 734.615.0019

The Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM) Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2007 Outstanding Women Law Student Awards. Candidates for the awards must clearly indicate the award(s) for which they are applying. Students may apply for all awards. Prior awardees are ineligible. applications must be submitted to the Office of Student Affairs 313 HH, by 5:00 p.m. on F Friday, October 13, 2006. The three awards and criteria are outlined below:

WLAM Foundation Scholars (two awards) Applicants must meet the following award criteria:

• A woman law student, full or part-time, in any year of study;
• Be in good academic standing; and
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities in advancing the position of women in society; including service in such areas as social justice, equality, family law, child advocacy, domestic violence, or work on behalf of underserved areas or populations.
  
  Applicants for this award must submit:
• An OFFICIAL law school transcript;
• A detailed letter of interest explaining how she meets the award criteria;
• A resume, and;
• A letter of recommendation (up to three)

Ford Motor Company Fund Scholar (one award) Applicants must meet the following award criteria:

• A woman law student, full or part-time, who has completed the first or second year of law school;
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average;
• Demonstrate leadership skills by serving in a leadership capacity in a legal, civic, or political organization or activities;
• Drive diversity through conduct that is respectful and values individual differences;
• Operate with the utmost integrity;
• Make a positive difference for the community;
• Have a commitment to quality which is evidenced by publications, awards, or successful programs;
• Demonstrate originality, independent judgment, and self-confidence, even in situations that question the status quo;
• Maintain inspiration, focus, intensity, and persistence, even under adversity, and;
• Routinely employ innovative and effective methods to resolve issues.
  
  Applicants for this award must submit:
• An OFFICIAL law school transcript;
• At least three letters of recommendation from:
• A law professor or employer;
• A law school classmate; and
• An organization
• An essay discussing the applicant’s leadership skills.

General Motors Scholar (one award) Applicants must meet the following award criteria:

• A woman law student, full or part-time, who has completed the first or second year of law school;
• Be in good academic standing;
• Evidence a commitment to diversity in the legal profession through consistent personal conduct demonstrating respect for and valuing of individual differences;
• Operate with the utmost integrity;
• Make a positive difference in the community;
• Demonstrate originality, independent judgment, and self-confidence, even in situations that question the status quo; and
• Routinely employ innovative and effective methods to resolve issues.
  
  Applicants for this award must submit:
• An OFFICIAL law school transcript;
• At least three letters of recommendation from:
• A law professor or employer;
• A law school classmate; and
• An organization
• An essay discussing the applicant’s commitment to diversity, including a description of personal conduct evidencing such commitment.

For further information, contact the Office of Student Affairs, 313 HH, 731.615.0019 or visit the WLAM website at www.wlamfoundation.org.

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Announcements/Reminders

Health And Wellness Initiative Student Advisory Board
The Rackham Graduate School is seeking volunteers to serve on the Graduate Health and Wellness Advisory Board. A new project for this year is GradConnect, a newsletter to connect you to resources on campus to help you both personally and professionally. This publication will be distributed electronically four times per academic year and will highlight resources for mental health, physical health, academic and career issues, and other health-related information.

The Advisory Board will continue working closely with graduate and professional school students to develop student-focused programming for the coming years of the Health and Wellness Initiative. To serve on this board, please contact Natalie Bartolacci at nplosky@umich.edu before Monday, October 16, 2006.

Check Out GradConnect!
Take quick minute or two to a look at GradConnect, a periodic newsletter aimed at connecting students with useful resources throughout the University. It is published as part of Rackham Graduate School's Health and Wellness Initiative. You can find the first edition at http://www.rackham.umich.edu/StudentInfo/hwi/gc.html.

For Information On Career Opportunities In Social Work And University Of Michigan Graduate Social Work Degree Programs, Come To Social Work Day
Time: Friday, November 10, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: School of Social Work
Event Contact: Michael Leier, mleier@umich.edu, 734.764.3309

Professors & Administrators will speak on career opportunities in social work and Master of Social Work and Ph.D. in Social Work and Social Science degree programs. Registration is required by November 6, 2006 via their website: www.ssw.umich.edu. Then click on prospective students and look for the link to Social Work Day.

Parking On Football Weekends
On home-game football Saturdays, the following parking lots are reserved for football parking pass holders only. All vehicles must be removed by 6:00 p.m. the preceding Friday evening as the lot is chained and locked closed. Please note the popular student parking lot located by the Coliseum on Hill and Division is included in the areas to vacate.

Lots that will be controlled:

SC2 ­ between Keech & Hoover SC13 ­ Greene Street
SC4 ­ Kipke Drive SC14 ­ Hoover @ Greene
SC5 ­ Kipke Drive SC32 ­ Greene Street
SC6 ­ east of Kipke Drive SC35 ­ Keech & Hoover
SC7 ­ west of Kipke Drive SC36 ­ Main Street @ Keech
SC9 ­ Hill & Division SC37 ­ Hoover Street
SC11 ­ Hoover Street SC38 ­ corner of Hill &
SC12 ­ Greene Street Division Street

Alternative parking can be found on North Campus, where there is no parking enforcement during the weekend. Bus service is provided from Lots NC46 and NC53, with stops on central campus within one block of every major residence hall and library.

Listed below is the football home-game schedule:

October 21
October 28
November 4

We appreciate your cooperation to observe this parking restriction and remove your vehicle accordingly. Failure to comply with this restriction will result in the issuance of parking citations, revocation of student parking privileges and possible towing.

For further information and assistance with alternative parking, please contact the Parking and Transportation Services office at 734.764.8291.

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Employment

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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 734.764.0516, or via e-mail at marilyng@umich.edu.

Director of Student Affairs - Christine Gregory
Tuesday: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Friday: 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
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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