University of Michigan Law School: The Docket

Honors Convocation
Time: Friday, May 4, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: 100 HH

The University of Michigan Law School will hold its annual Honors Convocation on Friday, May 4th at 4:30 p.m. in 100 HH. Please join us as we take this opportunity to recognize those students receiving academic awards and honors. This year's guest speaker is Professor Joseph Vining. A complete listing of award recipients will be posted in the Docket after the Convocation. A light reception will follow.

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.

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Competitions/Scholarships/Externships/Fellowships

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

Olin Student Fellowship In Law-and-Economics For Summer 2007
The John M. Olin Center for Law and Economics at the University of Michigan Law School is offering student summer fellowships of up to $2,500 each. Application forms and additional information can be obtained at:
http://www.law.umich.edu/centersandprograms/olin/index.htm.

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

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

Research Assistant Needed
Location: 1033 LR
Event Contact: Janis Weston, proctorj@umich.edu

Prof. J.J. White would like to hire 1-2 students/research assistants for the summer beginning mid-May; hours are flexible and can be up to 40/week. The applicant should have completed at least one year of law school. Please send Janis (Proctor) Weston (proctorj@umich.edu), a resume, your 1st year grades (unofficial transcript is acceptable) and the name of one of your professors so Prof. White can contact that individual. Deadline to submit materials is April 20th.

Summer Interns (2): Urban Communities Clinic
Event Contact: Brenda Parks, blparks@umich.edu, 313.874.2161

The Urban Communities Clinic (UCC) will be hiring two summer clerks to assist on Clinic client files. One intern will be assigned to the Detroit office and the other will work in Ann Arbor. Summer clerks will aid Clinic faculty on transactional matters in various commercial development projects, UCC files, etc. There may also be Clinic-wide special projects. The salary is $3,500 for the student assigned to the Detroit office and up to $3,500 for the student who works in Ann Arbor (as determined by client caseload). The salary will be paid over the summer in a way that best suits the student and the faculty. Interested students should submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining their background, preference for a particular office assignment (Detroit or Ann Arbor) and interests to the Clinic Administrator, Brenda Parks. Deadline to apply is Friday, April 27, 2007.

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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