Docket Information

The Docket is the Law School's official means of communicating important administrative announcements and many Law School events to the student body. The Docket is published weekly [bi-weekly June-August] only in electronic form and the complete contents are contained in this site. Students are responsible for all information in each issue. In addition, please check both your e-mail accounts and pendaflex mail folders daily for important faculty and administrative communications disseminated after the week's Docket has been published.

Unless you request otherwise, announcements will appear in one issue only.

Notices for the calendar (not the Docket) should be directed to Karen Moore, moorekl@umich.edu or 764.0514.

Docket Web-based Submission Form

The Docket accepts announcements on a Web based submission form. The article submission form is available at http://cgi2.www.law.umich.edu/_Docketposting/DocketSubmissionForm.asp. Our deadline remains 1:00 p.m. Wednesday for publication the following Monday (Docket Schedule).

Deadlines

Attention Third-year Students Planning To Take The July 2005 Ohio Bar Exam
December 2004 and May 2005 graduates planning to take the July 2005 Ohio Bar Exam are advised that January 18, 2005, is the deadline for the late application to register as a candidate for the July 2005 Bar Examination. Additional information and application materials are available online at the Supreme Court of Ohio's Office of Bar Admissions Web site at www.sconet.state.oh.us/Admissions/#examto.

South Africa Externship Application Deadline
Event Contact: Trudy Feldkamp, tfeldkam@umich.edu, 734.936.0776

The deadline for submitting proposals for participation in the South Africa Externship Program for the Fall 2005 semester is 4:00PM on Thursday, February 17, 2005. Please contact the Office of Academic Services, 313 HH, or call 936.0776 for more information.

Summer/Fall 2005 Domestic Externship Program Proposal Deadline
Event Contact: Mark Gebhart, mgebhart@umich.edu, 734.615.0019

The deadline for submitting proposals for participation in the Domestic Externship Program for the Summer and/or Fall 2005 semester is 4:00PM on Thursday, March 10, 2005. Please contact the Office of Academic Services, 313 HH, or call 615.0019 for more information

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Exams & Registration

Fall 2004 Grades
The deadline for professors to submit grades for the Fall 2004 term is Wednesday, January 26th, at 5:00 p.m. The Law School Registrar's Office staff will post the grades as soon as possible after that date, but it takes a few weeks to process all the grades. Grades for each class will appear on Wolverine Access as soon as they are posted. The Law School Registrar's Office will NOT release grades to students over the phone. The grade posting process should be complete by mid-February.

2005 Michigan Bar Applicants
Michigan Bar Application kits are now available in the Registrar’s Office for a $10.00 fee. No cash will be accepted, we will take personal checks and you can use your Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Information regarding the application kits is also available on the State Bar of Michigan Web site: www.michbar.org.

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The Chicago Committee On Minorities In Large Law Firms: Tips For Law Students
Time: Monday, January 31, 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: 150 HH
Event Contact: Trudy Feldkamp, tfeldkam@umich.edu, 734.936.0776

Interested in working at a large law firm in Chicago? The Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms can help! Please join Chicago attorneys as they present "Tips for Law Students from Minority Lawyers." This is a great opportunity to make important contacts within the Chicago law community. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by noon on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 to Trudy Feldkamp at tfeldkam@umich.edu.

Careers In Law Teaching
Time: Wednesday, February 2, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: 132 HH
Event Contact: Office of Career Services, lawcareers@umich.edu, 734.764.0546

Professors Alicia Evans, Kim Thomas and Phil Frost will discuss their careers teaching law and will provide tips for students interested in pursuing such a career.

Jump Start Your Career: Clerk For A Bankruptcy Judge
Time: Friday, February 4, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: 132 HH
Event Contact: Office of Career Services, lawcareers@umich.edu, 734.764.0546

Monika J. Machen (2000) will speak to students about clerking for a bankruptcy judge and the variety of career opportunities she encountered subsequent to her clerkship.

Monika is an associate at Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal LLP in Chicago in the firm's Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group. After graduating from UMLS, she clerked for the Hon. George L. Proctor at the US Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida. Open to all students.

Career Decision-Making For Lawyers: How Law Students Can Take Control Of Their Careers
Time: Monday, February 7, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: 218 HH
Event Contact: Office of Career Services, lawcareers@umich.edu, 734.764.0546

Based on his research interviewing graduates from the class of 1998, Prof. Carl Schneider will discuss various career issues and the decision-making process law students and lawyers embark upon in their job searches.

A Conversation With U.S. Magistrate Judge Steven D. Pepe, U.S. District Court, Eastern District Of Michigan
Time: Wednesday, February 9, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: 218 HH
Event Contact: Robin Kaplan, rakaplan@umich.edu, 734.764.0546

Judge Pepe will talk about the role of the federal magistrate judge, clerking in his chambers, and why students should consider clerking for a magistrate judge. All students are welcome.

International Law Workshop - Winter 2005 University Of Michigan Law School Center For International & Comparative Law

The International Law Workshop introduces today’s most debated issues in international and comparative law. The Workshop is intended for non-specialists; you are encouraged to attend any or all of the sessions. Speakers will talk for 25 minutes, followed by discussion and questions. The Workshop is coordinated by Professors Daniel Halberstam, Rob Howse, Michael Barr, Steve Ratner and Assistant Dean Virginia Gordan. The Workshop meets on Mondays from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. in Hutchins Hall (first floor), Room 132, unless otherwise noted. To add your name to the e-mail list for notices of upcoming Workshops, please contact Stephanie Wiederhold (e-mail: wls@umich.edu - Tel: 764-0535 - Fax: 763-9182). The next two Workshops of the term are as follows. For the complete winter 2005 term schedule, please see the following web site. http://law40.adsroot.itcs.umich.edu/michiganlaw/CentersandPrograms/cicl/w2005schedule.html

February 7
Anne Norton
Professor of Political Science, The University of Pennsylvania
“The School of Baghdad: Strauss, the Straussians, and American Empire"

February 14
Ayelet Shachar
Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto
“Religion and Gender: A Global Clash?”
Co-sponsored by The Center for Education of Women, University of Michigan

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Events/Activities/Meetings

International Court Of Justice Traineeship OpportuntiesInformation Meeting With Judge Bruno Simma
Time: Tuesday, February 8, 12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: 132 HH
Event Contact: Stephanie Wiederhold, wls@umich.edu, 734.764.0535

The Center for International and Comparative Law is pleased to announce that Judge Bruno Simma of the International Court of Justice will meet with students to talk about the International Court of Justice and its traineeship opportunities (like a judicial clerkship in the US context) for which University of Michigan 3Ls and recent graduates are eligible to apply.

The deadline for applying for a traineeship from September 2005 - May 2006, is Wednesday, March 9, 2005, and the opportunity is described at the following Web site: www.law.umich.edu/CentersAndPrograms/cicl/ICJUnivTraineeshipProgram.htm

Interested students are encouraged to come to learn about the opportunity directly from Judge Simma and Assistant Dean Virginia Gordan.

Summer/Fall 2005 Externship Informational Meeting
Time: Thursday, February 10, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
 Location: 138 HH
 Event Contact: Mark Gebhart, mgebhart@umich.edu, 734.615.0019

The Office of Academic Services invites you to learn more about exciting opportunities to earn credit for external studies outside the classroom for the Summer and Fall 2005 semesters. This informational meeting will highlight externship opportunities throughout the United States. Externship guideline information, the proposal process, and externship requirements will be discussed. Assistant Dean Charlotte Johnson will answer any questions you may have about the externship process. This is a brown bag event; please feel free to bring your lunch, The deadline for submitting proposals for participatiion in the Domestic Externship Program for the Summer and/or Fall 2005 semester is 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2005. Please contact the Office of Academic Services, 313 HH or call 615.0019 for more information.

Joint Degree Informational Meeting
Time: Thursday, February 10, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: 138 HH
Event Contact: Mark Gebhart, mgebhart@umich.edu, 734.615.0019

You are invited to learn more about joint degree programs available at the Law School. Joint degrees afford students with multiple interests the opportunity to complete two graduate programs in a shortened period of time. There are currently 12 formally established joint degree programs at the Law School. Additionally, students interested in other graduate areas may design their own “ad hoc” joint degree program by working with representatives of both the Law School and the companion program. Assistant Dean Charlotte Johnson will present information and answer your questions on joint degree programs.

Clinical Programs Informational Meeting
Time: Wednesday, March 23, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lawyer's Club
Event Contact: David Santacroce, dasanta@umich.edu, 734.763.4319

The Clinical Programs host this informational meeting for students considering registering for any clinical course. Current and former clinical students describe their experiences and answer your questions. Clinical faculty also present to provide information and answer questions. Refreshments and dessert will be served.

Winter 2005Practice Your Language Skills!

Pizza and Soda Pop Provided
Sponsored by The Center for International and Comparative Law

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, RUSSIAN, & FRENCH:
January 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21
March 7, 14, 21, 28

TUESDAY: GERMAN, HEBREW, CHINESE, ARABIC:
January 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 8, 15, 22, 29

WEDNESDAY: SPANISH, KOREAN & HINDI/URDU:
January 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 9, 16, 23, 30

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.

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Clerkship Opportunity At International Court Of Justice
Application March 9, 2005

There is an opportunity available to graduates of a select group of law schools, including the University of Michigan Law School, by the International Court of Justice to apply for the Court's University Traineeship Program beginning September 2005 for a period of nine months.

Last year, two Michigan students were selected by the International Court of Justice for its university traineeship program: Sonia Boutillon, JD 2003, and Carsten Hoppe, JD 2004. Currently serving at the Court, Ms. Boutillon and Mr. Hoppe were chosen through a highly 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.

Last year was the first year in which Michigan participated in the competition, and it was one of only two institutions to have more than one student chosen by the Court. Out of 10 available positions, the Court chose two students from Michigan, two from NYU, and one each from Columbia, Yale, McGill, Max Planck, Strasbourg and Geneva. The Law School is very grateful to Judge Bruno Simma of the International Court of Justice and a member of our Overseas Affiliated Faculty for his invaluable assistance in making it possible for Michigan students to apply for this opportunity.

ICJ's University Traineeship Program

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 Web site: www.icj-cij.org.

Eligibility

Applicants must be final year JD students or LLM students, who will complete the JD or LLM requirements in May, or recent JD or LLM graduates of the Law School. Applicants must be proficient in one of the Court's official languages (French or English) and have a very good knowledge of the other. They must have an excellent overall academic record as well as an excellent academic record in public international law, with demonstrated strong research and writing skills.

Application Process

To apply, eligible applicants must submit to the Center for International & Comparative Law, University of Michigan Law School, 300D Legal Research, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1210, by Wednesday, March 9, 2005:

1) a statement of interest, including a description of your level of proficiency in French and your background and experience in speaking, writing and reading in French,

2) a resume,

3) an official Law School transcript,

4) a current study list (a document lisitng the courses you are currently enrolled in), which you may request from the Law School Registrar's Office - Room 300 HH,

5) at least one letter of support from a member of the University of Michigan Law School faculty, and

6) a writing sample.

Please also send your statement of interest, resume and writing sample electronically to Stephanie Wiederhold at wls@umich.edu. Your faculty recommender may send his or her letter to Ms. Wiederhold by e-mail. It is the applicant's responsibility to make sure that his or her application is complete by March 9, 2005. A Law School selection committee will decide on the candidates to nominate to the Court. It is anticipated that the Court will make the final selection decision in April or the first part of May.

Funding

The Court does not have funding for University traineeships. The University of Michigan Law School will provide a $20,000 stipend to one Michigan student selected by the Court to assist with the trainee's travel and living expenses. The candidate will be responsible for the remainder of his or her expenses. Practical arrangements such as travel, visa, accommodation, medical and other insurance, and living expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Miscellaneous

The Court accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance of trainees or costs arising from accident or illness during a traineeship. Nor will the Court be liable in the event of compensation claims by third parties in respect of any loss or damage to their property, or death or personal injury, caused by the action or omission of trainees during their traineeship.

It is also important to note that trainees will be expected to observe all applicable rules, regulations and directions of the Court. Trainees will be bound by the obligation towards the Court of loyalty, discretion and confidentiality, and will be required to make a declaration to that effect.

Questions

Please direct questions to Assistant Dean Virginia Gordan, 300C Legal Research, vgordan@umich.edu.

Juan Tienda Scholarship
The Juan Tienda Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Juan Tienda, a law student who died following his second year of law school. Students with a demonstrated commitment to the legal and social needs of the Latino and Spanish-speaking community are encouraged to apply for the Juan Tienda Scholarship. Applications are available in the Office of Academic Services. Completed applications should be returned to the Office of Academic Services no later than 4:00PM on Monday, January 31, 2005. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the Juan Tienda Banquet on Saturday, February 12, 2005.

New York State Senate Fellowships
Several different one-year (maximum) fellowships are available to United States citizens. Applicants must be enrolled full-time during the previous fall semester and in the current spring semester of the application deadline. Fellows are almost a year in Albany participating in the work of the Senate, observing techniques associated with policy making and legislative process. Placements are usually to the office of an elected Member of the Senate. The $29,500 award will be distributed in biweekly installments. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 Hutchins Hall or online at www.senate.state.ny.us. The application deadline is May 6, 2005.

Rick Sutherland Fellowship
The purpose of the fund is to enable socio-economically disadvantaged lawyers with otherwise insufficient financial means to pursue public interest litigation that would benefit the environment through employment with a 501 C (3) or (4) organization. The fellowships are available to lawyers who have graduated from law school within three years of applying for this fellowship, have significant outstanding student loans, are currently employed by a 501 C (3) or (4) organization or have accepted an offer of employment from a 501 C (3) or (4) organization. Socio-economically disadvantaged persons with demonstrated financial needs are strongly preferred. The fellowship is a two-year grant of up to $12,000 annually. Application instructions are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 Hutchins Hall. The application deadline has been extended to January 31, 2005.

The Supreme Court of Oklahoma
The Supreme Court of Oklahoma is offering several types of scholarships for the Sovereignty Symposium XVIII that will be held in June of 2005:

The Ed Edmondson Scholarship offers full tuition to the Symposium and is available to as many as one hundred persons. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in and dedication to Native American law issues and the need for a scholarship in a letter of application. Deadline: May 10

The Susan J. Ferrell Scholarship offers full tuition, meals and travel to the Symposium. It is awarded to one law student who demonstrates an interest in and contribution to Native American legal issues. Deadline: April 1

The Chief Justice John B. Doolin Writing Competition offers first, second, and third prizes in the amounts of $500, $300, and $200. The subject matter of the paper may be on any area of the law relating to Native Americans or other indigenous peoples.
Deadline: March 15

Symposium details and application instructions are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 Hutchins Hall or online at www.oscn.net.

Internship With The AIRE Centre In London, United Kingdom Internships Available!
Application Deadline: Monday, February 14, 2005

Ms. Nuala Mole, Founder & Director of the AIRE Centre ("Advice on Individual Rights in Europe") will be at the Law School on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 to Thursday, February, 24, 2005 to interview students interested in being considered for not-for-credit summer 2005 internships or externships for academic credit in summer 2005, fall 2005, or winter 2006. (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 Legal Research in the Reading Room).

Elaine Osborne Jacobson Award For Women Working in Health Care Law
Deadline: Monday, February 14, 2005

This $3,000 national award is given annually to a woman law student with a demonstrated interest in health care law. The candidate must be a woman currently enrolled in an accredited North American law school on a full- or part-time basis who through her law school academic and clinical work and other related activities demonstrates her aptitude for and a long-term commitment to a legal career of advocacy on behalf of the health care needs of children, women, the elderly or the disabled. Candidates must be nominated by a law school dean, clinical program director or law school professor. Further information is available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 Hutchins Hall. Nominations and application materials must be received by Monday, February 14, 2005.

AICPA John L. Carey Scholarships Program
Deadline: Friday, April 1, 2005

Scholarships are available to all liberal arts degree holders of any regionally-accredited U.S. institution who wish to pursue a CPA certificate. Scholarships are given based on academic achievement, leadership and future career interests and are contingent upon acceptance in a graduate accounting program. Each year, up to seven recipients will be awarded $5,000 and will be eligible for renewal for one more year, provided satisfactory scholastic progress is maintained. Applications can be obtained online at www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/edu/jlcs.htm. The deadline for submission of applications is April 1, 2005.

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.

Foreign Language Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Available For Language Study Through the University's Area Centers And Programs
The International Institute announces Foreign Language Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships available for language study through the University's area Centers and Programs. Law students in their first or second year may apply for FLAS fellowships for the following year.

The application deadline is February 1, 2005, by 5:00 p.m.

Foreign Language Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships are available annually for law students who wish to undertake study of a modern foreign language in conjunction with their law degree. FLAS fellowships provide full tuition and living expenses for one academic year. They are awarded and administered by the National Resource Centers of the University's International Institute. Applicants are selected based on academic performance, the goals and activities of the applicant, and the relevance of language study to the applicant's professional development and endeavors. This is an exciting opportunity for those who wish to study a FLAS-supported language along with their law studies.

Please refer to the International Institute's Web site section on FLAS: www.umich.edu/~iinet/iisite/funding/graduate.html#flas for details on eligibility, purpose, application procedures and requirements, etc. Students who are interested in applying should get these materials from the appropriate area center/program or from the Web site.

If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate area center/program (links to contact info may be found on Web site stated above) that you are submitting an application to, or contact Ms. Amy Kehoe, Student Services Associate/Fulbright Program Advisor, at the International Institute at 734.763.9200 or akehoe@umich.edu. Also, please feel free to contact Virginia Gordan, Assistant Dean of International Programs, Law School, at 734.764.5269 or vgordan@umich.edu.

There is also a handout regarding FLAS outside of the Center for International & Comparative Law (300D Legal Research).

2005-2006 Capital Fellowship Programs
The Capital Fellows Programs (Assembly, Executive, Judicial Administration and Senate Fellowship Programs) are nationally recognized public policy fellowships offering college graduates unique experiences in policy-making and development with California state government. Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $1,972 plus full medical, vision and dental benefits. Fellows are typically recent college graduates, mid-career or re-entry individuals with a strong interest in public policy and government who have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, well-developed analytical and organizational abilities, and a superior academic background. Applications for these fellowships are available online at www.csus.edu/calst.Programs/programs.html. The application deadline is February 23, 2005.

Scholarships

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Academic Scholarship Program
Approximately $500,000 is available for Jewish students legally domiciled in the greater Chicago metropolitan area, or in some cases, Cook County or Northwest Indiana. Applicants must need financial assistance for full-time academic programs in the "helping" professions. Refugees or asylees are encouraged to apply, as citizenship is not a prerequisite. Applications are available online at www.jvschicago.org (select Scholarship Services). The application deadline is March 1, 2005.

The Ford Motor Company Law School Leadership Awards
The Ford Motor Company Fund is pleased to announce that it will award $10,000 to two law students at the University of Michigan Law School for the current 2004 ­ 2005 academic year. Applicants must have completed their first or second year of law school and maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent.

The mission of the Ford Motor Company Law School Award is to assist in the development of future leaders within the legal community and to provide financial assistance to ensure these students have the opportunity to complete their studies.

Applicants must submit the following:
1. An official law school transcript;
2. A letter of recommendation from a law school professor or employer (in addition, an applicant may submit a letter of recommendation from a law school classmate and/or organization);
3. A resume;
4. and A brief essay (500 words or less) describing an experience which demonstrates the applicant’s leadership skills.

The awards will be given to the applicants who best embody the following criteria:
1. Operates with the utmost integrity;
2. Demonstrates leadership skills be serving in a leadership capacity in a legal, civic or political organization or activity;
3. Promotes diversity through conduct that is respectful and values others’ differences;
4. Makes a positive difference in the community;
5. Is committed to quality which is evidenced by publications, recognition or involvement in successful programs;
6. Demonstrates originality, independent judgment, and self confidence, even in situations that question the status quo;
7. Maintains inspiration, focus, intensity, and persistence, even under adversity; and
8. Routinely employs innovative and effective methods to resolve issues.

Applications with all supporting materials must be submitted to the Office of Academic Services no later than 4:00PM on Monday, January 31, 2005.

For additional information, please contact the Office of Academic Services, 313 HH, 615.0019, or e-mail to mgebhart@umich.edu.

Rhode Island Bar Foundation
The $10,000 scholarship is a one year, non-renewable award for full-time students who are Rhode Island residents entering their first year of law school in September 2005. Each scholarship award will be made on the basis of demonstrated good character, scholastic achievement and financial need. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 Hutchins Hall. The application deadline is March 4, 2005.

East Michigan Chapter Air & Waste Management
The East Michigan Chapter, A&WMA, is pleased to announce five $1,500 scholarships to be awarded to students studying for a career in air pollution control, hazardous waste management or another environmental area. The scholarships must be used at a college or university located within the State of Michigan. Merit is of primary interest, but financial need, extracurricular activities and interests are also considered. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH or online at www.emawma.org. The postmark deadline is February 26, 2005.

ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund is intended to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school and to provide financial assistance to these students. Twenty $5,000 awards will be made to entering first-year students and may be renewable for two additional years, resulting in financial assistance totaling $15,000 during each student's time in law school. Applications are available on their Web site at www.abanet.org/fje. The postmark deadline is March 1, 2005.

The Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship Award
The Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) Scholarship Award is $2,000. All first and second year Latino students attending law school in the United States are eligible to apply. PRBA selects recipients based on financial need and academic promise. Students working toward their LL.M. are not eligible for this award. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, 310 HH. The application deadline is March 5, 2005.

2005 International Law Student Essay Contest
The International Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan announces its 2005 International Law Student Essay Contest.

The contest is open to all law students currently enrolled at any Michigan Law School. A first prize of $1,000 and a second prize of $750 will be awarded to the students who, in the opinion of the judges, write the best original unpublished essay on the subject:

"Applicability of the Geneva Conventions to Persons Viewed as Terrorists."

The prizes will be awarded at the Annual Meeting of the International Law Section in the Fall of 2005 and the winning articles published in the Michigan International Lawyer.

To be considered, essays must be (i) submitted via email no later than April 1, 2005, (ii) be typewritten and double-spaced and (iii) not exceed 5,000 words. In order to have these essays judged objectively, all submissions should have all identifying information (name, contact information, and law school affiliation) on a separate page. The entries should then be e-mailed directly to Howard B. Hill, an international law practitioner (howardbhill@comcast.net), who will forward the essays without the identifying information to the other judges for 2005, Professor Gregory Fox of Wayne State Law School and Professor Steven Ratner of the University of Michigan. No entries shall have any contact concerning this essay contest with any judge other than Mr. Hill.

The International Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan provides education, information and analysis to enhance and advance the knowledge and understanding of international legal issues and encourages cordial association and exchange of ideas among those interested in international law related matters through meetings, seminars, public service programs and the Michigan International Lawyer.

For further information on the contest, contact Howard B. Hill. For further information on the Section, contact Randy Wright, Chair, at rwright@berrymoorman.com.

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Awards

Service Award Nominations
Event Contact: Mark Gebhart, mgebhart@umich.edu, 734.615.0019

The Scholarship and Awards Committee is seeking nominations from the Law School student body, administration, and faculty for several awards given annually at the Honors Convocation in May. All nominees must be University of Michigan law students.

Jane L. Mixer Award – Presented to the students who have made the greatest contributions to activities designed to advance the cause of social justice.

Irving Stenn, Jr., Award – Presented to students who, through extracurricular activities, have made outstanding contributions the well being and strength of the Law School or University.

The National Association of Women Lawyers Award – Presented to a student who has demonstrated achievement and motivation in academic and community work, as well as commitment to social justice and the advancement of women.

The Women Lawyers of Michigan Julia D. Darlow Award – Presented to a student who has demonstrated, through Law School and community activities, the substantial likelihood that, as a lawyer, he or she will advance the interests of the women members of the legal profession; promote improvements in the administration of justice; promote equity and social justice for all people; and improve relations between the legal profession and the public.

Nominations should describe in detail how the student fits the criteria for that particular award and why he or she should be selected over other nominees. You may nominate as many students as you wish. Please submit all nominations, either hard copy or via e-mail, to Mark Gebhart (mgebhart@umich.edu) or Trudy Feldkamp (tfeldkam@umich.edu), 313 HH, no later than 5:00PM on Friday, February 18, 2005.

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Announcements/Reminders

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Employment

2005-2006 Law Student Experiential Learning Opportunity At The Faculty Senate Office (SACUA)
The Faculty Senate Office provides support for central faculty governance activities including support of the Senate Assembly committees, which advise the executive officers on issues of University policy. Law students may provide support for the General Counsel’s Advisory Committee, the Civil Liberties Board or other Executive Officer Advisory Committee, depending on the interest of the student.

Responsibilities:
Students will be given the opportunity to interact with an executive officer and work closely with the faculty Chair on determining the resource materials needed for each of the meetings. The student could have the responsibility for providing all the staff support for a committee including, setting agendas, researching issues, and maintaining a record of the meeting proceedings.

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong organizational skills in addition to excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information gathered during the performance of assigned tasks
• Strong computer skills
• An interest in policy setting at an educational institution
• Attention to detail

Compensation: Although this is an unpaid volunteer opportunity, students will gain valuable first hand experience working with executive officers and faculty leaders in a higher education administration setting.
Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per month.
Location: 6048 Fleming Administration Building.

Send resumes and inquires via e-mail to Jane Leu janeleu@umich.edu 734.764.0303.

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Office Hours

Assistant Dean of Students David Baum
Students wishing to see Dean Baum should make an appointment with Marilyn Genoa in person, via e-mail at marilyng@umich.edu or by calling 764.0516.

Assistant Dean Of Students Charlotte H. Johnson
Tuesdays - 10:30a.m. ­ 11:30a.m. & 2:30p.m. ­ 3:30p.m.
Thursdays - 10:30a.m. ­ 11:30a.m. & 2:30p.m. ­ 3:30p.m.
Fridays - 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.

To make an appointment with Dean Johnson, please contact Mark Gebhart or Trudy Feldkamp by either e-mail (mgebhart@umich.edu or tfeldkam@umich.edu, phone at 615.0019, or stop by the office at 313 HH.

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 (763.6499), Debby Hartranft, student services examination and grade coordinator (647.7589), Amy Bishop, student services curriculum coordinator (763.6499), David Baum, assistant dean of students (764.0516), or Charlotte Johnson, assistant dean of students (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 764.5289 and the office e-mail is lawfinaid@umich.edu.

Assistant Dean for International Programs Virginia Gordan:
To schedule an appointment with Assistant Dean Virginia Gordan, please contact Barbara Glispin in 300D LR, phone 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 Barbara Summers at 200 Hutchins Hall, call 647.3256, or e-mail bsummer@umich.edu.

Barbara Summers has open office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Office of Career Services:
To make an scheduled appointment with Susan Guindi, Carolyn Spencer, Robin Kaplan, or Christine Gregory, please stop by 210 HH, or call 764.0546.

Counselor walk-in hours are as follows:

Carolyn Spencer:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.;
Tuesday and Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Robin Kaplin:
Monday and Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.;
Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:30am to 11:30am

Christine Gregory:
Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Susan Guindi:
Monday-Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Library Hours

Winter Term, 2005

January 12 - May 4 : 8 a.m. - midnight
No change over Spring Break

Spring Term, 2005
May 5 - May 31: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

CLOSED Memorial Day Holiday, May 30

Computer Lab Hours:
Doors unlocked: weekdays, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
MCard Access required after 5:30 p.m. weekdays and all weekend (doors are locked but the Lab is open)
Hours during the holidays will be the same as the reading room hours.

Room 200 HH Phone: 734.647.3731

Consultants staff the Lab 47.5 hours per week. The Law School Computer Services staff have offices in HH, rooms 200 #1, 200 #3, 200 #6, 303, 305, 307. The office of the Director of LawIT, Rosa Peters, is 303 HH, phone 647.7353.

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