University of Michigan Law School: The Docket

"Native America, Discovered And Conquered: Thomas Jefferson, Lewis & Clark, And Manifest Destiny."
Time: Monday, November 6, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: 218 HH
Event Contact: Erin Dougherty, edough@umich.edu, 734.476.4326

On Monday, November 6, 2006 the Native American Law Students Association will host Professor Robert J. Miller of Lewis & Clark Law School. Professor Miller will discuss his new book at a talk for law students at 12:15 p.m. 218 HH. Lunch will be provided.

Also, for those who are unable to make the lunch-time talk, Miller will hold another talk that evening in room 120 HH. This talk is free and open to the public.

In his new book, Miller analyzes the Doctrine of Discovery and shows how Thomas Jefferson and the Lewis & Clark expedition used that international legal doctrine to create Manifest Destiny the idea that the United States would sweep across the North American continent.

This book grew out of Miller’s three year involvement with the Lewis & Clark anniversary as the representative of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe and an advisor to the National Council of the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial.

Further information can be found at: http://law.lclark.edu/faculty/rmiller/

Interviewing Tips Presentation
Time: Tuesday, November 7, 12:15 - 1:20 p.m.
Location: 100 HH
Event Contact: Susan Guindi, lawcareers@umich.edu, 734.764.0546

David Greenwald '86, partner at Jenner & Block, and Patty Morrissey, Recruiting Director at Sullivan & Cromwell, will provide tips for 1Ls on how to interview successfully.

Practice Area Presentation
Time: Thursday, November 9, 12:15 - 1:20 p.m.
Location: 220 HH

This program will present an overview of the top fifty practice areas. It is designed to help students make more informed career choices.

Beyond Grades
Time: Friday, November 10, 12:15 - 1:20 p.m.
Location: 220 HH
Event Contact: Susan Guindi, lawcareers@umich.edu, 734.764.0546

Yes, grades matter in your job search. But they are not the be all, end all that most students think they are. Find out how you can turn an interview around and get a really great job, even without stellar grades.

Citizens At Risk: Conference On Refugees And Diasporas
Monday, November 6, at 5 pm, with the première of Koryo Saram The Unreliable People, (a film by Y. David Chung and Matt Dibble; Executive Producer, Meredith Jung-En Woo; 57 minutes). This documentary film, which follows the story of 180,000 Koreans and their descendants, whom Stalin deported in 1937 from the Russian Far East to Kazakhstan, is opening simultaneously at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor and at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. After the screening, the David Chung and Meredith Woo will talk about the film.

The conference will continue on Tuesday, November 7, with three panels at Palmer Commons, Floor 3, Forum Hall.

In the first panel (9:00 - 11:30 a.m.), The Unreliable People: The Korean Diaspora in the Former Soviet Union, Steven Lee of Stanford University will talk about Viktor Tsoi, the phenomenally popular Kazakh-Korean rock star; German Kim of the Kazakh National University and Institute for the Humanities Andrew Mellon Fellow, will discuss Diasporic communities in Kazakhstan; writer Alexandr Kan will offer a literary perspective; U-M historian Ronald G. Suny will provide an historical overview of how the Soviets dealt with non-Russians; and Balázs Szalontai of the Central European University in Budapest will give a comparative analysis of the deported Koreans.

In the second panel (1:00 - 3:30 p.m.), Diaspora and Its Discontents: The Place of Race and Gender in Debates on Immigration in Europe, Helle Rytkønen, visiting scholar (from Denmark) at Stanford University, will talk about the Mohammed cartoons published earlier this year in a Danish newspaper. Miriam Ticktin (U-M Women’s Studies and Anthropology) will talk about sex, slavery and suffering in the context of claims to a post-colonial French citizenship; Damani Partridge (U-M Anthropology and Center for Afroamerican and African Studies) will reflect on “racializing” Islam in the context of Turkish women in German schools; and Nacira Guénif-Souilamas (University of Paris 13), will talk about ways in which sexism and racism have been used as tools of containment and control.

In the final panel of the day (4:00 - 5:30 p.m.), Trafficking in Persons, Richard Danziger (International Organization for Migration, Geneva) will talk about the “dark side” of immigration, and Neferti Tadiar (UC-Santa Cruz) will comment on the global course of Filipino nationalism.

A related installation of works and sound by Sudanese artist Elshafei Dafalla Mohamed will be on display at the Institute for the Humanities from November 6-10, 2006. The closing reception for the conference will be held on November 7, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., at the Institute for the Humanities.

This free, public conference is sponsored by the University of Michigan Institute for the Humanities, the Korean Studies Program, and the Center for International and Comparative Studies. Koryo Saram received generous support from a variety of sponsors. Please go to the following web site to view a complete list of sponsors, and a full schedule: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/humin/events/conferences/routes/

Google Ad words Under Trademark Law
Time: Friday, November 17, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: 250 HH
Event Contact: Laura Harlow, harlowl@umich.edu, 734.763.0957

Michael Kwun, Senior Litigation Counsel, from Google and Professor Greg Lastowka, Rutgers-Camden, will be joining us to talk about Ad words Under Trademark Law. Stay tuned for details.

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:
November 6, 13, 27
December 4

TUESDAY: GERMAN, ITALIAN, & ARABIC:
November 7, 14, 28
December 5

WEDNESDAY: SPANISH, CHINESE, & HINDI/URDU:
November 8, 15, 29
December 6

No language lunches: 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!!!

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Competitions/Scholarships/Externships/Fellowships

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.

Godfrey & Kahn Diversity Scholars Program
The firm offers a $2,500 non-renewable scholarship to first-year law students at the University of Michigan, the University of Iowa, and Northwestern University for use during his or her first year of law school. One scholarship is awarded at each school. Students who are African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Native American or GLBT are eligible to apply. Applications are 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.

International Court Of Justice's University Traineeship Program
An opportunity is available to graduates of the University of Michigan Law School to apply for the International Court of Justice's University Traineeship Program beginning September of each year for a period of nine months. The other participating schools are Columbia, Yale, Georgetown, Virginia, New York University, McGill, Strasbourg, and Geneva. One nominee from each school typically is selected. The Law School is grateful to Judge Bruno Simma of the International Court of Justice and a member of our Affiliated Overseas Faculty for his invaluable assistance in making this opportunity available to our students.

Students are chosen through a competitive process in which a select group of academic institutions are eligible to nominate students to the International Court of Justice. The Court makes the final selection of clerks from the nominees of all the schools.

The primary duties of the trainees will be to assist Members of the Court in their tasks, including carrying out research, preparing case files, and drafting various types of documents. For more information about the International Court of Justice, please see its website: www.icj-cij.org.

For information on eligibility, the application process, funding, and miscellaneous details, please see the following web site: http://www.law.umich.edu/CentersAndPrograms/cicl/programs/ICJUnivTraineeshipProgram.htm

The application deadline is Friday, December 15, 2006.

Please direct questions to Virginia Gordan, Assistant Dean for International Affairs, vgordan@umich.edu; 734.764.5269.

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.

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Academic Scholarship Program
Approximately $500,000 is available for Jewish students who are identified as having promise for significant contributions in their chosen careers, and are in need of financial assistance for full-time academic programs primarily in the helping professions. Legal domicility in the greater Chicago metropolitan area, or in some cases, Cook County or Northwest Indiana is required. Refugees or asylees are encouraged to apply, as citizenship is not a prerequisite. To apply, go to www.jvschicago.org and click on Scholarship Services. The application deadline is February 15, 2007.

$1,000 Prize For Best Paper On European Integration
The Milton and Miriam Handler Prize will be awarded for the best paper written on European integration by a current University of Michigan Law School J.D. or LL.M. student while enrolled at the Law School. The Prize is for $1,000 and has been made available through the generosity of the Milton and Miriam Handler Foundation.

Deadline: Papers must be submitted by Friday, May 18, 2007, to Stephanie Wiederhold in the Center for International and Comparative Law at the Law School, Room 300D LR in the Reading Room. Please submit two hard copies to Ms. Wiederhold as well as one electronic copy to her by e-mail at wls@umich.edu.

If you have questions, please e-mail Virginia Gordan, Assistant Dean for International Affairs, at vgordan@umich.edu.

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Externships

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Fellowships

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.

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.

The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship
Fellowships are available for graduate study in organized institutions of higher learning located in the United States of America, as well as independent research or study projects, which must be carried out entirely in the United States of America. The amount of each Fellowship will cover the cost of tuition and a stipend of $18,000. These Fellowships are to be awarded only to candidates who have outstanding undergraduate records, have demonstrated a need for financial assistance and are citizens of the United States of America. Application instructions and details are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 Hutchins Hall. The deadline to apply is January 10, 2007.

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

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.

Car sharing Now Available At UM Law. 2 Cars Available Behind Law Quad At $8/hr
In conjunction with University of Michigan Parking and Transportation Services,
Zipcar has brought car sharing to UM. Car sharing allows you to rent a car for
only $8 an hour for as many or as few hours as you need. The price includes the
car, gas and insurance. Reserving a car is as easy as going online or calling a toll
free number. Currently, there are a total of six cars located around campus, two
of which are located right behind the law quad. For more information and to
sign up, check out the website at www.zipcar.com/umich.

Digital Cameras Available For Student Groups
Event Contact: Trudy Feldkamp, tfeldkam@umich.edu, 734.936.0776

Digital cameras are now available for student organizations to check out from the Audio-Visual Programs Office (AV) so that you can photograph and document your organizational activities. You may use these cameras here at the Law School or for school related trips that take place off campus. We hope that you will take full advantage of this service so that more of your event highlights and experiences can be shared with the law school community.

We have two very nice Nikon Coolpix 7900 7-megapixel cameras available. At least two working days of advance notice is required for all audio visual requests. Upon camera check-in, the AV department will post your pictures at the following address: L:\Groups\Web\Devroot\CurrentStudents\informationtechnology\AV\Photos.

If you're interested, simply submit an audio visual work request at the following link:
http://www.law.umich.edu/currentstudents/informationtechnology/AV/index.htm

Should you have any questions, please contact the Office of Academic Services, 313 HH, 734-615-0019.

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Employment

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

Pay rate: $11.50!
The Law Library Reference Department is seeking 2d and 3d year law students who have successfully completed both semesters of Legal Practice to work part-time in the Law Library during Fall or Fall/Winter. We have an immediate vacancy in Faculty Research Assistant, a position that provides hands-on experience working with legal material and legal reference or research questions. There are 2 Faculty Research Assistant positions open for Winter term as well; please indicate on your application which term(s) you are applying for. Applications and job descriptions are available on the hiring table outside the Law Library Administration Office, S-180 LR, anytime the Library is open (8 a.m. to midnight, 7 days/week). Please note that we are not currently 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.

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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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