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April 9-15, 2018

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Library Open House: Tuesday, April 10, 10AM-1PM

In honor of National Library Week, the Law Library will be hosting an Open House, Tuesday, April 10th from 10 AM – 1 PM.  During the Open House, Lexis will providing mini-tutorials for the faculty and students on using Lexis Advanced, as well as the Lexis Digital Library.  This is a great opportunity to see what the Lexis Digital Library has to offer.   We will also have lots of fun activities including Giant Jenga, coloring and back by popular demand, Hexbugs Racing.

Stop by for highlighters, pens, and goodies …….. plus CAKE!

We hope to see you all there,

Your Law Library Team,

Christine, Maureen, Cindy, Steve, Suzanne and Megan

MAPIL: 30th Annual Auction, Thursday, April 12, 5-8 PM, Mariner’s Church, Old Port

The 30th Annual MAPIL Auction is on Thursday, April 12th 5-8 pm at the Mariner’s Church in the Old Port. You can register for the event at http://mainelawcommunity.org/2018mapil. 

The online auction is Wednesday, April 11th from 10 to 2 pm. Check out the online items at http://mapil.mainelaw.maine.edu/auction-items/.

American Constitution Society Elections: Monday, April 9, 12:15, Room 511B

ACS will hold elections to select a President, a VP, a Treasurer, and a Secretary.

ACS leaders have opportunities to network with ACS national members and apply for scholarships to attend the annual ACS conference!

Russia-U.S. Legal Education Foundation Presentation, Monday, April 9, Lunch Hour, Room 118

Come join Marina Linnik, our visiting student with the Russia-U.S. Legal Education Foundation (RUSLEF), to learn about Russian culture. Marina is preparing a Russian dish for us to sample (while supplies last) and help us learn about Russian culture. As Marina’s time in the US is soon coming to a close, she would like to give back to our community by sharing a tidbit about her culture.

Julia Amusan, our exchange student from France, will contribute some French treats.

April 2-8, 2018

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Student Services:

1L Planning Your Course of Study | Monday, April 2, Lunch Hour, 1L Classroom

Please join Dean Bam, Dean Niang, and Registrar Brenda Berry on Monday during lunch in your classroom to talk through upper level semesters and courses, requirements, pre-reqs, registration procedures, and come with questions. This session is intended to help you plan your course of study with Fall registration around the corner. We’ll order some food. 

Prior to the session, please read through the Fall registration packet that Mrs. Berry has posted on the portal > Home. 

2L Pre-Registration Q&A Session | Tuesday, April 3, Lunch Hour, Moot Courtroom

Please join Dean Bam, Dean Niang, and Registrar Brenda Berry on Tuesday during lunch in the Moot Courtroom for a brief pre-registration Q&A session.

There will be a few reminders on academic rules and requirements and a platform to answer your curriculum or course-specific questions. Please bring your own lunch.

Prior to the session, please read through the Fall registration packet that Mrs. Berry has posted on the portal > Home.

SBA: Barrister’s Ball Raffle, Monday, April 2, Lunch hour, Lobby

It looks like a lot of us forgot something last week: our raffle tickets! Not to worry; SBA is extending last week’s raffle ticket sale through lunch this Monday. We’ll be at the table through lunch to help students avoid the regret of not taking the chance to win half the raffle proceeds, two free tickets to Barrister’s Ball, or free drink tickets.

Russia-U.S. Legal Education Foundation Presentation, Monday, April 9, Lunch Hour, Room 118

Come join Marina Linnik, our visiting student with the Russia-U.S. Legal Education Foundation (RUSLEF), to learn about Russian culture. Marina is preparing a Russian dish for us to sample (while supplies last) and help us learn about Russian culture. As Marina’s time in the US is soon coming to a close, she would like to give back to our community by sharing a tidbit about her culture.

Julia Amusan, our exchange student from France, will contribute some French treats.

MAPIL: 30th Annual Auction, Thursday, April 12, 5-8 PM, Mariner’s Church, Old Port

The 30th Annual MAPIL Auction is on Thursday, April 12th 5-8 pm at the Mariner’s Church in the Old Port. You can register for the event at http://mainelawcommunity.org/2018mapil.

The online auction is Wednesday, April 11th from 10 to 2 pm. Check out the online items at http://mapil.mainelaw.maine.edu/auction-items/.

 

March 26 – April 1, 2018

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SBA: Raffle for Barrister’s Ball tickets, All week, lunch hour, lobby
All this week SBA will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets! First place wins half the money raised; second place gets two tickets for Barrister’s Ball ($60 value), and third place gets two extra wine/beer tickets for Barrister’s.
All proceeds benefit SBA, student groups, and Barrister’s Ball.
Tickets for Barrister’s will go on sale next week.
Contact Becca LaPierre or Brittanie Bradley for more information.
“Help” Is Not a Four-Letter Word: Wellness Discussion, Wednesday, March 28, Moot Court Classroom, 12:15–1:15

Join the Maine Law Wellness Task Force for a candid discussion on how to maintain or increase your wellbeing while navigating life’s inevitable financial, emotional, family, and educational stressors.  Panelists include:

Krystal Williams, Esq. – Class of 2017 (moderator)

            Pierce Atwood LLP

Stan Tupper, Esq. – Class of 2014

Frederick, Quinlan, & Tupper, LLC

Amanda Holmes, 2L

Dan McCue, 2L

FREE FOOD!! Lunch will be provided.

Prizes will be raffled off and include a FitBit, a one-hour massage, Critical Pass bar prep materials, and other exciting items!

Maine Law Democrats

This week: Panel Discussion with Emerge Maine, Tuesday, March 27, Room 118, 12:12-1:15

This week: The Maine Law Democrats are hosting a presentation and discussion with Emerge Maine’s Executive Director, Sarah Woodard, and Kennebec/Somerset District Attorney Maeghan Maloney about Democratic women running for office (including DA) in Maine. Tuesday, March 27 at 12:15pm in Room 118. Lunch provided. All are welcome!

On the horizon: Panel Discussion on Seeking Elected Office

Panel discussion with Maine Law alumni who are running for or hold elected office (or both) on how their Maine Law experience influenced their decision to run. Co-sponsored by the Maine Law Dems, FedSoc, and ACS. This event is currently being put together; the date/time is still TBD.

On the Horizon: Volunteer Opportunity for Animal Lovers, Saturday, April 14, 8:30-11:30 AM

We are seeking up to five volunteers to work at the Coastal Humane Society in Brunswick, from 8:30 to 11:30 AM on Saturday, April 14th. Contact Hilary Forsley for more information.

March 19-25, 2018

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Monday, March 19, Lunch Hour, Middle Classroom: Loan Repayment Workshop for 3L’s
A workshop for 3L’s with Sherry Mason ’01 from AccessLex who will discuss loan repayment plans and help you identify how to best manage your loan.
Contact: Student Services, Room 102
Monday, March 19, Afternoon, Room 117: Loan Repayment Individual Counselling Sessions for 3L’s
Sign up sheet on Student Services door.
Contact: Student Services, room 102
Wed, March 21, Lunch Hour, Lobby: Community Treat!
Join your Student Services crew to welcome spring with a Mediterranean & Middle Eastern inspired meze-spread (we’re not saying it’s authentic but we’ll give it a go). We’ll have stacks of fresh flatbread/naan from Ameera Bread and all the fixings – kebab, feta, hummus, fresh veg, dolmas, need we say more? Wash it down with cold mint tea prepared by us, for you, with love. Come one, Come all! We’ll make sure there are vegan and GF-friendly eats. DJ Dean Niang is in charge of the music!
Contact: Student Services, room 102

March 5-11, 2018

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Study Abroad Info Session: Wednesday, March 7th, Lunch Hour, Middle Classroom

Come learn about our exchange programs with Iceland, France, Hong Kong, China, Ireland, and New Brunswick and study broad/away overall. Dean Niang, Derek Van Volkenburgh, and Professor Norchi will highlight the programs and field any questions you have.

FREE FOOD! Some pizza is provided!

SBA:

Two T-Shirt Tuesday: Tuesday, March 6, 2d Floor Café, Lunch Hour

Buy one Maine Law T-shirt, get one free! SBA will be set up during the lunch hour on Tuesday for all your Maine law gear needs, including a free T-shirt (with the purchase of one).  

American Constitution Society:

Spring Meeting, Wednesday, March 7, Room 118, 12:15-1:00

Join ACS to learn more about the group, leadership positions, plans for the semester, and the national conference this summer (scholarships available)! If you can’t make the meeting but would be interested in learning more about American Constitution Society please email us at acs@maine.edu. 

FREE FOOD!  Lunch from Anania’s will be served.

11/30/15

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SBA
Monday, November 30, 12:10 Room 118
Final SBA meeting of the year.
 
Multicultural Law Society
Monday, November 30, 4-7 Room 506
The MLS 2016 Planning session happening on Monday, Nov. 30th, from 4-7 pm. While you do not have to attend the entire session, this time is designed to provide an update on where we have been and where we are going. Activites for 2016 include a Police Ride-A-Long, Cultural Conversations, and a High School Moot Court Competition.
 
Federalist Society
Tuesday, December 1st, at 12:10 in the Middle Classroom.
We will be having our final chapter meeting of the semester this Tuesday, December 1st, at 12:10 in the Middle Classroom.  Our main focus will be nominations and elections of chapter officers for the next 2 semesters (calendar year 2016).  
 
Transactional Law Society/Business Law Association
Wednesday, December 2,12:10, Room 506
Elections for Spring 2016 leadership roles with the new Business Law Association. For more info, contact tobias.franklin@maine.edu.

11/23/25

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SBA Speeches and Elections

Monday November 23,Tuesday November 24, 1L Classroom 12:10
Speeches for all SBA positions will be held today at 12:10 pm in the First Year Classroom.  Voting will take place immediately after the speeches and will close at 1:15 pm.  Pursuant to the SBA bylaws those elected will begin their term on January 11, 2016, the first day of spring semester
Parents-In-Law
Snowflake Toy Drive
Parents-In-Law is holding their annual gift drive. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Gifts are being collected until December 5th. 

Parents-In-Law
Ongoing collection of information
Parents In Law is compiling a list of resources for new and prospective students who are parents. We would love your contributions to this list, which will be finished by the beginning of the spring semester. Please send your ideas for local childcare, kid-friendly recreation, family restaurants, support groups- anything you can think of that might help student parents new to the Greater Portland area. The contact email for this project is meredith.harrell@maine.edu
 
#tbt MLA

Thursday, December 3rd at 5:30pm
Join alumni and students for the first Throwback Thursday MLA.  The Maine Law Alumni Association and MLA are partnering for this joint event.  The location is tentatively scheduled for Salvage BBQ.

11/16/15

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SBA
Monday-Friday lunch
Holiday party tickets will be on sale all week. Tickets are $20. 
HOLIDAY PARTY THIS SATURDAY 11/21.
 
Sports Law Society
Tuesday, November 17, 12:10 Moot Court
“The Role of Arbitration, Collective Bargaining and Judicial Review in DeflateGate” Panelists are Trevor Savage, Paul Greene (a sports lawyer at Global Sports Advocates), Linda McGill (an employment lawyer at Bernstein),  Mike Ryan (an arbitrator and mediator), and James Spizuoco.  Professor Diane Kenty will moderate the discussion and the Maine Sports Law Society is sponsoring the whole event. There will be pizza. 
 
Energy and Environmental Law Society
Tuesday, November 17, Room 118, 12:10-1:10
Brown Bag lunch with Katherine Joyce, Esq., Bernstein Shur Katherine Joyce is chair of the Energy and Environmental Practice Group at Bernstein Shur. She focuses her practice in environmental permitting and compliance, particularly as it pertains to power generation facilities, large-scale commercial development, real estate remediation, solid waste, water, and air pollution issues, including existing and developing regulation of GHGs. Kat represents clients in various matters involving federal and state agencies, including the Department of Energy, the Department of Justice, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.  
 
Transactional Law Society
Wednesday November 18,12:10 Middle Classroom
Demo of Lexis Practice Advisor with Steve Albro from LexisNexis. Practice Advisor offers annotated forms, secondary sources, cases and legislation tailored to a variety of transactional practice areas. These areas include Business Law, IP, Real Estate and M&A. Lunch will be provided, courtesy of Lexis. For more info, contact tobias.franklin@maine.edu.
 

MASEL

Thursday, November 19,12:10, Room tbd
MASEL and SBA will be sponsoring a team to compete in the 2016 UVA Annual Law School Softball Tournament in Charlottesville, Virginia. The tournament will be held the first weekend of April, 2016.  This tournament is a great opportunity to network with law students from over 100 other law schools and get our school some national recognition! If you have interest in playing in that tournament, or just helping fundraise to get us there, please join MASEL. This is a co-ed tournament and softball experience is not required.  The team will be limited to a maximum of 15 participants.
Women’s Law Association
Thursday November 19, 5:30-8:30,First Floor
2015 Outstanding Alumna Award Event Honoring Aria Eee. Please RSVP by November 5th. 
 
Parents-In-Law
Ongoing collection of information
Parents In Law is compiling a list of resources for new and prospective students who are parents. We would love your contributions to this list, which will be finished by the beginning of the spring semester. Please send your ideas for local childcare, kid-friendly recreation, family restaurants, support groups- anything you can think of that might help student parents new to the Greater Portland area. The contact email for this project is meredith.harrell@maine.edu
 

#tbt MLA

Thursday, December 3rd at 5:30pm
Join alumni and students for the first Throwback Thursday MLA.  The Maine Law Alumni Association and MLA are partnering for this joint event.  The location is tentatively scheduled for Salvage BBQ.