Senior Day Information
Time: Saturday, May 5, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Hill Auditorium
Event Contact: Edith Baise, ebaise@umich.edu, 734.615.4501

You will find information packets regarding Senior Day at the Reading Room Desk. The Student Speaker Ballot and the Student Information Form can be filled out and left at the desk. Please follow the information sheet time lines provided.

Student Information Sheet (Reading Room Desk)
Friday, March 16, 2007.

Invitations may be picked up at the Reading Room Desk when they become available (watch for e-mail).

Order cap and gown from Willsie Company on line at www.willsieco.com or by mail by Saturday, March 31, 2007.

Pick up your cap and gown in the Snack Bar -
Thursday, May 3rd from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or Friday, May 4th from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m..

Arrive at the Modern Language Building, Auditorium I Saturday, May 5th at 1:00 p.m..

Graduation will take place in Hill Auditorium from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m..

A reception will be held immediately following the ceremony at the Lawyers Club.

Note: No tickets are required for the graduation ceremony or reception and all family and friends are invited.

Winter 2007 Practice Your Language Skills!!!
Event Contact: Stephanie Wiederhold, wls@umich.edu, 734.764.0535

Pizza and Pop Provided
Sponsored by the Center for International and Comparative Law

12:15 ­ 1:30 p.m.
Lawyers Club Recreation Room
(under the Lawyers Club Lounge)

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, KOREAN & RUSSIAN:
April 9

TUESDAY: GERMAN, ITALIAN, HINDI/URDU & ARABIC:
April 10

WEDNESDAY: SPANISH, CHINESE, HEBREW & PORTUGUESE:
April 11

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.

Enjoy!!!

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Competitions/Scholarships/Externships/Fellowships

D. Augustus Straker Bar Foundation Scholarship
Two scholarships in the amount of $2500 each will be awarded to minority law students in need of financial assistance. To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in an accredited law school program within the State of Michigan. Applications are available online at www.michbar.org/localbars/straker. The application deadline is April 13, 2007.

The Harry Klein and Shirley Klein Legal Scholarship Fund
One $1,000 Scholarship is open to anyone currently enrolled in a law school in the state of Michigan who demonstrates a desire and ability to aid social service agencies, non-profit and not-for-profit organizations, the disadvantaged and the underprivileged. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH. The application deadline is April 13, 2007.

New York State Senate Fellowships
Several different one-year (maximum) fellowships are available to United States citizens. Fellows must be full-time matriculating graduate students in an accredited university during the immediately previous spring and fall semesters. All Senate fellowships are on-site in Albany, New York. The $32,000 award will be distributed in biweekly installments. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH. The application deadline is April 13, 2007.

Straker Bar Foundation Minority Law Student Scholarship
The D. Augustus Straker Bar Foundation, Inc. has announced that the deadline for applications for its minority law student scholarship is Friday, April 13, 2007. The Straker Foundation awards $2,500 scholarships for minority students seeking financial assistance in the pursuit of a degree in law. Two scholarships are available.

To qualify for the Straker Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in a certified law school program within the State of Michigan and entering their second or third year of law school in the fall of 2007. An application form must be completed and submitted on line to the D. Augustus Straker mailbox at StrakerFoundation@jaffelaw.com not later than Friday, April 13, 2007. Students may obtain an application form at the D. Augustus Straker Bar Association's website at http://www.michbar.org/localbars/straker/ to download an application.

A spokesperson stated that "Successful applicants must demonstrate scholarly dedication, be involved in school and community activities and be able to clearly articulate a vision which indicates prospects for long-term success in the practice of law in the State of Michigan, especially as it relates to representing minority viewpoints within the system of jurisprudence."

The D. Augustus Straker Bar Foundation is a non-profit corporation established for charitable and jurisprudential purposes and to provide a source of educational scholarships.

Attorney-CPA Foundation Scholarships
The Attorney-CPA Foundation will award fourteen scholarships in amounts ranging from $250 to $1000. The scholarships are open to law students who will be entering their third year of law school and have obtained a CPA certificate. Applicants will be evaluated based upon their academic performance, leadership in the school and community and need for assistance in completing their studies. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH. The application deadline is April 15, 2007.

Macomb County Bar Foundation Trustees Scholarship
This $3,000 scholarship is for students who demonstrate a commitment to serve or contribute to the Macomb County legal community. Applicants must also have a need for financial assistance and demonstrate high scholastic achievement. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH. The application deadline is April 17, 2007.

The Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers
Each year the Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers awards two $1,500 scholarships to second or third year law students. Applicants will be asked to provide their resume, financial need, transcript of grades and a short letter stating why they should be awarded the scholarship. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. The application deadline is April 27, 2007.

The Federal Circuit Bar Association
Giles S. Rich Memorial Scholarship: An award of $10,000 will be given to a law student showing financial need and demonstrated academic promise.

Howard T. Markey Memorial Scholarship: An award of $10,000 will be given to a law student showing financial need, demonstrated academic promise, and an interest in public service.

William S. Bullinger Scholarship: The Association considers awarding one or more scholarships using the same criteria at the Rich Scholarship, with an emphasis on addressing students with significant economic need. Last year, they were able to award five Bullinger scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each.

Selection for the awards will be based primarily on a written submission of no more than one page setting out the applicant's financial need, any interests in particular areas of the law, and any qualifications for the award considered relevant by the applicant. Only one application is required to apply for all three scholarships. Complete application instructions are available online at www.fedcirbar.org/scholar/index.asp. The deadline for submitting materials is April 30, 2007.

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The Otis M. Smith Scholarship Program provides scholarships for working single mothers who pursue higher education on at least a half-time basis. Not more than four scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded to successful candidates from select nationally recognized universities: Wayne State University, all campuses of the University of Michigan and the Columbus College of Law at Catholic University Law School. Applicants must be current residents of any of the following counties of southeastern Michigan: Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb. Applications are available online at www.cfsem.org/grants/how_to_apply/PDFs/Otis%20Smith_07.pdf. The application deadline is May 1, 2007.

The Jeptha Wade Schureman Scholarship Program provides children who have lost their fathers because of death or loss of parental rights before reaching the age of majority with a scholarship of $7,500 for use at one of the 15 public universities in Michigan. Applicants must be residents of the following counties at the time of high school graduation: Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Lenawee, Washtenaw, Livingston or St. Clair. Candidates must also demonstrate financial need, scholastic achievement, leadership and character, and be between the ages of 17 - 27. Applications are available online at www.cfsem.org/grants/how_to_apply/PDFs/Schureman_07.pdf. The application deadline is May 1, 2007.

Stark Community Foundation ­ Sanders J. Mestel Legal Scholarship Fund
Scholarships are available to Stark County, Ohio residents who are entering their final year of law school. Students must be in good academic standing, show financial need and have an interest in trial advocacy. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH. The application deadline is May 1, 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.

Alabama Law Foundation, Inc.
The Cabaniss, Johnston Scholarship is awarded annually to a law student who is a resident of Alabama, is attending an accredited law school in the United States and will be a second year student. The amount of the scholarship is $5000. A second place scholarship of $1000 will be awarded at the committee's discretion. While academic achievement is the key factor in determining eligibility for the scholarship; consideration will be given to other factors such as conscientiousness, dependability, civic involvement, financial need and dedication to the highest ethical standards. Applications are available online at www.alfinc.org. The application deadline is June 1, 2007.

The Glenn D. Peters Law School Scholarship Fund
The applicant must be a permanent resident of the Northern District of Indiana for the United States District Court. The eligible counties are as follows: Adams, Allen, Benton, Blackford, Carroll, Cass, Dekalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Grant, Huntington, Jasper, Jay, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Lake, LaPorte, Marshall, Miami, Newton, Noble, Porter, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Tippecanoe, Wabash, Warren, Wells, White, and Whitely.
While financial need can be a factor, greater weight is given to academic achievement and involvement in quality extracurricular activities. The funds available are to be used only for tuition costs at an accredited law school located anywhere in the United States. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH. The application deadline is June 1, 2007.

The Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program
The Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program promotes academic excellence and diversity in law schools by awarding ten newly accepted law students with scholarships to help defray their educational expenses. The LMJ Scholarships will provide ten selected students with $10,000 a year for three years. In addition, approximately 7-8 students will also receive a one-time scholarship gift of $10,000 in support of their law school education. Applications are available online at www.uncf.org/scholarships/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=63. The application deadline is June 1, 2007.

The KeyBank Take 5 Scholarship
KeyBank is giving away five $5,000 scholarships from February to June. It's open to any student. Register to win online at www.key.com/gen/html/LP-take508.html. Make sure you enter each month for five chances to win.

Kalamazoo Community Foundation
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens (green card holders). Applicants must have been a Kalamazoo County resident during high school or have graduated from a Kalamazoo County High School. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH. The application deadline is July 1, 2007.

The Child Care Subsidy Program
The Child Care Subsidy Program provides funds to students with children to assist them in meeting the cost of licensed child care. Priority for funds will be given to students with the greatest financial need. Students who apply after March 15th for Spring/Summer 2007 and April 30th for Fall/Winter 2007-2008 may be denied funding if all funds have been committed to applicants who applied earlier. Applications are available online at www.finaid.umich.edu/types_of_financial_aid/child.asp or in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH.

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Externships

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Fellowships

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

Ohio Bar Applicants
Time: Thursday, April 19, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: FDR Lawyers Club
Event Contact: Diane Nafranowicz, nafrano@umich.edu, 734.764.1116

The course fulfilling requirement of alcohol education will be offered by Diane Nafranowicz, MSW. This annual course will be held Thursday, April 19, 2007 from 10:00 - to 11:00 a.m. in the Lawyers Club Faculty Dining Room. Registration must be made prior to attendance and is thorough the Law School's Office of the Registrar. This course is recommended for those who will graduate in May 2007 or December 2007 and plan to sit for the Ohio Bar.

Need Help With Your Research? The Law Library Reference Service Can Help! Reference And Research Assistance Is Available Via E-mail, In-person, Or By Phone

E-mail your question to the Ask a Law Librarian e-mail reference service for U of M law students at askalawlibrarian@umich.edu, or send your question via the web at http://cgi2.www.law.umich.edu/asklibrarian/Question.aspx. Hours of service: Sunday-Thursday during the Fall & Winter terms, and Monday-Friday during the Spring/Summer terms. Response time is normally 1-3 business days, excluding University holidays and semester breaks.

Visit Us at the Reference Desk on the sub-1 level of the underground Law Library if you prefer immediate in-person assistance. Hours of Service: 9 a.m. to midnight 7 days per week, excluding University holidays and semester breaks.

Call Us at the Reference Desk at 734.764.9324 if you have a quick reference question that can be handled over the phone. Hours of Service: 9 a.m. to midnight 7 days per week, excluding University holidays and semester breaks.

Consult Us by appointment if you need one on one, in-depth research consultation assistance from a reference librarian. Appointments may be made via e-mail to askalawlibrarian@umich.edu. Hours of Service: by appointment.

Lost Anything In The Library This Term?

Check the Lost and Found in the Law Library Director's Office, Room S-180 LR. We have books, papers, copier cards, ID, keys, glasses, clothing and more. Hours: 8:00 to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Commencement Weekend Airfare Discounts

Special airfare discounts are available from Northwest Airlines for family and friends attending 2007 University of Michigan Commencement ceremonies. To check fares or make reservations, visit www.nwa.com and do the following:

* Under the "Flights" tab, scroll down and click on "NWA Discount Travel E-Cert Redemption."
* On the "Flight Search" screen, enter the city, date, and other information, and then scroll down to the "Do you have an E-Cert Fare, electronic voucher or meeting agreement?" section at the bottom.
* Select "Meeting agreement (WorldFile number)" from the drop-down list.
* In the "Meeting WorldFile Number" box that appears, enter NYUZN.
* Click one of the red search buttons at the bottom of the screen. Please note: Discounts are valid on flights between April 20, 2007 and May 13, 2007 and range from 2% to 15%, depending on how far in advance reservations are made (the earlier reservations are booked, the greater the potential discount). The discount is available on Northwest Airlines operated flights and in some cases on Northwest Airlines code share flights operated by Continental Airlines. The discount may not be available on all fares, and Northwest will offer the lowest available fare at the time of booking, regardless of whether it includes the discount. If you need assistance, contact Northwest Airlines specialty sales at (800) 328-1111. Travel agents may book tickets using the NYUZN WorldFile code at www.worldagentdirect.com.

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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 2d and 3d year law students who have successfully completed both semesters of Legal Practice to work part-time in the Law Library during the Spring/Summer; employment may continue into the Fall term.

We have vacancies in five areas:
· Faculty Research Assistant
· Reference/Information Desk Assistant
· Phone Page
· Faculty Bibliography Research Assistant
· Project Research 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, and the Phone Page provides experience locating and retrieving materials all over campus. The Faculty Bibliography Research Assistant position involves identifying new publications by our law faculty and updating our Procite database the Publications of the University of Michigan Law Library web-site. The Project Research assistant works on updating the legal research tape tours, and assists with other research on a project basis.

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.

Student Affairs Looking For Fall Service Day Coordinator
Event Contact: Marilyn Genoa, marilyng@umich.edu, 734.764.0516

The Office of Student Affairs needs a current law student (or recent Law School graduate) to help plan and execute Service Day for the incoming Fall 2007 class. Applicants must be in Ann Arbor during the month of August, during which the vast majority of the work will be completed. Some prior experience with event planning and working with public interest organizations would be helpful. This position pays $13 per hour. Applications can be picked up from Marilyn Genoa in Room 301 HH or requested via email (marilyng@umich.edu) and submitted by Friday, May 4.

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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
Monday: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Thursday: 2:30 - 4:30 p.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 Affairs 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 Jackie Julien, at 200 HH #3, call 734.647.3256, or e-mail jmjulien@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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