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Competitions/Scholarships/Externships/Fellowships

Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship
This $5,000 scholarship is open to all students currently enrolled in an American Bar Association accredited law school and pursuing a career in intellectual property law. The applicant must be a member of a historically under represented group (including race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability) and must have exemplary writing and oral communication skills. Applications are available online, www.bannerwitcoff.com/diversity.cfm. The application deadline is October 1, 2007.

LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Client Review Fellowship
One Fellow will be selected for this one-time gift of $15,000. The Fellowship is open to all students who will enter their third/final year of law school in Fall. The selection criteria include academic achievement, demonstrated leadership potential, participation in community service, and commitment to advancing diversity. Applications are available online at www.mcca.com. The application deadline is October 1, 2007.

Michigan Society of Fellows
The Michigan Society of Fellows invites applications from qualified candidates for three-year postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Michigan. Candidates should be near the beginning of their professional careers. Fellows are appointed as Assistant Professors or Research Scientists in appropriate departments and as Postdoctoral Scholars in the Michigan Society of Fellows. They are expected to be in residence in Ann Arbor during the academic years of the fellowship, to teach for the equivalent of one academic year, to participate in the informal intellectual life of the Society, and to devote time to their independent research or artistic projects. Seven Fellows will be selected for three-year terms to begin September 1. Applications are available online, www.rackham.umich.edu/Faculty/sof.html. The application deadline is October 1, 2007.

Donald W. Banner Corporate Intern Scholarship
Two $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding law students who have completed an internship in a corporate intellectual property law department and intend to pursue a career in intellectual property law. Students must also be enrolled in law school in 2008. Application information is available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH. The application deadline is October 12, 2007.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is offering two different scholarship opportunities for the 2007-2008 academic year:

§ College Scholarship Program: Scholarships range from $1,000 - $5,000. Students must be of Hispanic heritage, be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident of the United States, have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, must apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA, and must be an undergraduate or a graduate student enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at a U.S.- accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam.

§ Wal-Mart Scholarship Program: Scholarships of $2,500 are available. Students must be of Hispanic heritage, be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident of the United States, have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and must be an undergraduate - Sophomore, Junior, Senior - or a graduate student.

Apply on-line at www.hsf.net. The deadline is October 15, 2007.

Internship With The AIRE Centre In London, United Kingdom INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE! Application Deadline: Friday, October 12, 2007
Ms. Nuala Mole, Founder & Director of the AIRE Centre (Advice on Individual Rights in Europe) will be at the Law School Monday, October 22, Tuesday, October 23, and Wednesday, October 24, to interview students interested in being considered for not-for-credit summer 2008 internships or externships for academic credit in summer 2008, fall 2008, or winter 2009. (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 307 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 300D LR in the Reading Room.

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. Further application information is available in the Financial Aid Office. The application deadline is September 30, 2007.

New York State Unified Court System
The New York State Unified Court System will offer a one-year Legal Fellowship beginning in the Fall of 2008 for recent law school graduates. This program is designed to introduce recent law school graduates to careers in the public sector. Assignments will be to judicial offices throughout the court system. The year long salary will be $57,053. Brochures are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH. The application deadline is November 2, 2007.

Jewish Vocational 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. Handouts are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH. The application deadline is November 16, 2007.

Fifth Third Bank
Twelve scholarships will be awarded between May 3rd and December 3rd. Each month you could win a $500 or $300 scholarship. Enter to win online or send a plain piece of 4" X 6" paper with your name, valid email address, complete mailing address, telephone number, and the words "Fifth Third Education Lending Sweepstakes Giveaway" to the following address:
Fifth Third Education Lending
11100 USA Parkway
Fishers, IN 46037 M484

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 starting mid-August. Applications must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH, by December 3, 2007.

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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

Email Your Question To The Ask A Law Librarian Email Reference Service

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. 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.

New Scanner! Free!

It's on S-3 to the left of the computer lab. Instructions for sending scans to your email address are posted above it. The same machine is also a copier. Paper copies are $.10 each; use copy cards available in the S-1 and S-2 copy rooms.

Constitution Day
Time: Monday, September 17, 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Location: 150 HH
Event Contact: Karen Rushlow, krushow@umich.edu, 734.615.2035

In celebration of Constitution Day, The University of Michigan Law School welcomes guest speaker Debbie Stabenow, United States Senator.

Parking In University Lots On Home Game Weekends

On home-game football Saturdays, the following parking lots are reserved for football parking pass holders only. All vehicles must be removed by 10:00 p.m. the preceding Friday evening as the lot is chained and locked closed. Please note the popular student parking lot, SC9 located by the Coliseum on Hill and Division, in included in the areas to vacate.

Lots that will be controlled:
§ SC2 ­ between Keech & Hoover SC13 ­ Greene Street
§ SC4 ­ Kipke Drive SC14 ­ Hoover @ Greene Street
§ 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 & Division Street
§ SC12 ­ Greene 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, NC53 and NC27 (Pierpont Commons), with stops on central campus within one block of every major residence hall and library.

Listed below is the football home-game schedule:
§ September 15
§ September 22
§ October 6
§ October 13
§ October 27
§ November 17

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
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 in 200 HH #29 or call 734.647.3256.

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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