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January 28-February 1, 2019

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Monday, 1/28 | Student Services Open House: Rwanda Bean & Bagels
Details: Join your Student Services crew for fresh bagels and cream cheese from The Works Cafe and coffee from a local coffee shop, Rwanda Bean, which is co-founded by 2L Nick Mazuroski. The coffee beans are responsibly sourced through a farmer’s co-op approach and a “50% for farmers” mission. Vegan cream cheese and gluten-free bread are available too. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN MUG as we will not supply disposable cups in an effort to reduce single-use paper/plastic waste.
When: 10-11AM
Where: Rm. 102 (Student Services Rm.)
Audience: Students, Staff, Faculty Contact: Iris Michaud, Student Services
 
Monday, 1/28 | Mindful Mondays Return! 
Details: Mindful Mondays is an opportunity for Maine law students, faculty, and staff to learn and practice mindfulness meditation in an informal drop-in group. We meet every Monday from 12:15-1:00 pm on the Second Floor of the Library Annex. No experience or commitment is required. All are welcome! Many lawyers, judges, and law students engage in mindfulness meditation practice, which can improve focus and learning and help to manage stress and anxiety, among other benefits. Please join us if you are curious about learning mindfulness meditation or an experienced meditator who’d like a chance to practice with others here on campus. Each week there will be brief instruction in basic mindfulness meditation, a guided meditation led by an experienced practitioner, and the opportunity for Q&A. We provide written resources and information for developing your own practice.
When: Every Monday between January 28 and April 29 (except for school holidays & spring recess); 12:15pm – 1:00pm
Where: 2nd Floor Library Annex
Contact: Prof. Deirdre Smith and Assoc. Dean Carrie Wilshusen
Tuesday, 1/29 | 3rd Annual Wellness Forum 
Details: A candid peer-led panel discussion on strategies for meeting the challenges of law school. Lunch & Prizes!
When: Lunch hour 
Where: Moot Courtroom 
Audience: Maine Law Community 
Contact: Wellness Committee (Sherry Niang or Jim Burke)
 
Wednesday, 1/30 | Interviewing: What to do (and what not to do) during an interview!
Details: Bernstein Shur’s CEO and Chairman, Pat Scully, and Director of Attorney Recruiting, Joan Fortin, will present tips and recommendations on successful interviewing. Between them they’ve interviewed thousands of law students and graduates over the years, and they’ve seen it all. Come listen to their expertise and have your questions answered!
When: Lunch hour 
Where: Middle Classroom 
Contact: Jen Hebert 
 
WLA Fundraiser | Super Bowl Squares
Details: $10 each, a portion of the profits will be split with the winners at halftime and the end of the game (Previous winners took home $75). Buy 3+ squares and get entered into our bonus category for an additional chance to win!
When/Where: Squares are on sale in the lobby 1/30-2/1, but we can also accept purchases via e-mail.
Contact: Please e-mail wla@maine.edu to purchase a square. Friends and family members are invited to participate too. All proceeds go to the WLA Scholarship fund! Unfamiliar with Super Bowl Squares or have questions? Please contact wla@maine.edu
Friday, 2/1 | NLS Happy Hour, held by the MSBA New Lawyers’ Section
Details: This Friday, the New Lawyers’ Section is hosting a happy hour event, at which current attorneys and law students may gather for drinks, food and networking. The first 150 people to arrive will receive two FREE drink tickets and there will be FREE hors d’oeuvres for all!
When: Friday, February 1st at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Maine Craft Distilling (123 Washington Ave, Portland)
Contact:To RSVP or for any further questions, please email your NLS Representative, Johanna Colpritt (johanna.colpritt@maine.edu).

December 3-8, 2018

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SBA elections are here! 
  • The SBA will hold speeches in the 1L classroom on Tuesday, December 4th during the lunch hour. All interested candidates should sign-up on the public sign-up sheet that can be found on the 1st floor bulletin board. Voting will begin immediately after the speeches and will close Friday, December 7th. (If you have any questions or are unable to sign-up please email sba@maine.edu). 

Save the Date:  Law School Follies! 

Details: Law School Follies Hosted by SBA. Join us to celebrate the end of the semester and share some laughs as we make fun of law school life. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to participate in a skit, please notify Hilary Forsley ASAP if you wish to participate (hilary.forsley@maine.edu)

  • Where: 1L Classroom
  • When: Friday December 7th (Last Day of Classes). Food will be available starting at 6:15pm, bar will be open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7:00pm (with a brief intermission)
  • Bar: Cash only, Beer/Wine/Champagne/Soda available
  • Food: Food will be provided
  • Who: All are welcome including students, faculty, staff, significant others, and guests  

 

Maine Law Partnership with Maine Home for Little Wanderers – Snowflake Drive 

  • Each year, Maine Law partners with Maine Home for Little Wanderers to collect toys and clothing for children in Maine.This nonprofit organization puts together care packages with toys, clothes, and school supplies for Maine families at the holidays.
  • As part of our “Snowflake Drive”, which was founded by Parents In Law, there will be “snowflakes” decorating the walls near the elevator. Each snowflake has an item request and the age of a child.
  • If you would like to contribute, please take a snowflake off the wall, get the item (new and unwrapped), and leave it with Iris Michaud, Rm 102.
  • Last year, Maine Home For Little Wanderers was able to deliver over 1,700 care packages! Maine Law plays an important part in this toy drive; your generosity is deeply appreciated

 

THIS WEEK:

Monday, 12/3 | Mindful Mondays 

Details: Mindful Mondays is an opportunity for Maine law students, faculty, and staff to learn and practice mindfulness meditation in an informal drop-in group. No experience or commitment is required. Many lawyers, judges, and law students engage in mindfulness meditation practice, which can improve focus and learning and help to manage stress and anxiety, among other benefits. Please join us if you are curious about learning mindfulness meditation or an experienced meditator who’d like a chance to practice with others here on campus. Each week there will be brief instruction in basic mindfulness meditation, a guided meditation led by an experienced practitioner, and the opportunity for Q&A. We provide written resources and information for developing your own practice.

  • When: Every Monday between October 15 & May 13 (except for school holidays & winter break); 12:15 – 1:00pm
  • Where: 2nd Floor Library Annex
  • Contact: Prof. Deirdre Smith and Assoc. Dean Carrie Wilshusen

Wednesday, 12/5 | Administrative Law in Context: Public Charge & the Impact on Immigrant Communities 

Details: Join the Multicultural Law Society for a presentation on how administrative law works in the context of immigration. Julia Brown, ILAP’s Advocacy and Outreach Attorney, will be presenting information on recently proposed changes to the Public Charge ground of inadmissibility, a rule which prevents immigrants from being admitted to the US or becoming green card holders if they are likely to depend on government benefits in the future. The proposed expansion of this rule has the potential to greatly impact immigrant families across the country and right here in Maine, by adding new factors for consideration in a public charge determination. Come find out more about how major changes to our immigration system can be accomplished through federal regulations, all without going through Congress.

  • When: Lunch hour – Thai lunch from Vientiane will be provided! 
  • Where: Moot Courtroom
  • Contact: multicultural@maine.edu

November 5-9, 2018

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Maine Law – CLOTHING SALE! SBA and WLA are sponsoring a webstore and will receive profits from every item sold. The link goes live 11/9 and the store is open until 11/16. All items will arrive to you before the holidays!

SAVE THE DATE:
Maine Law Holiday Party
Details: Tickets are on sale all week at lunch- tickets will notbe sold at the door. $20 Ticket (Includes 2 drinks) or $10 Designated Driver Ticket.
When: Saturday, 11/10,  7:30-10:00pm
Where:Press Hotel, 119 Exchange Street

Law School Follies
Details: If you are interested in participating, please e-mail Hilary Forsley (forsley@maine.edu) ASAP
When: Friday, 12/7
Where: 1L Classroom

EVENTS THIS WEEK: 

Monday, 11/5 | Human Trafficking Laws, Enforcement, and Effective Advocacy
Details: Please join us for a presentation of the current landscape of Human Trafficking laws in Maine, with an emphasis on sex trafficking and exploitation. Presenters will discuss what they’re seeing in their communities and how to effectively advocate for people affected by trafficking and exploitation. The presentation will also include how to work within a multi-disciplinary team with attorneys, law enforcement, service providers, and advocates in these cases. Panelists: Nate Walsh, Esq, from Assistant District Attorney, Maine Prosecutorial District 3, Jaime Ricker from Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services, and Beth Earle from Safe Voices. Lunch will be provided. Presented by the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic and Muskie School for Public Service.
When: 12:15 – 1:10pm
Where: Moot Court Room

Monday, 11/5 | Mindful Mondays
Details: Mindful Mondays is an opportunity for Maine law students, faculty, and staff to learn and practice mindfulness meditation in an informal drop-in group. No experience or commitment is required. Many lawyers, judges, and law students engage in mindfulness meditation practice, which can improve focus and learning and help to manage stress and anxiety, among other benefits. Please join us if you are curious about learning mindfulness meditation or an experienced meditator who’d like a chance to practice with others here on campus. Each week there will be brief instruction in basic mindfulness meditation, a guided meditation led by an experienced practitioner, and the opportunity for Q&A. We provide written resources and information for developing your own practice.
When: Every Monday between October 15 & May 13 (except for school holidays & winter break); 12:15 – 1:00pm
Where: 2nd Floor Library Annex
Contact: Prof. Deirdre Smith and Assoc. Dean Carrie Wilshusen

Wednesday, 11/7 | WLA Brunch Bar
Details: $5 All you can eat breakfast foods- all profits go to the WLA Scholarship Fund!
When:  7:30-11:00am
Where: Lobby

Wednesday, 11/7 | From Intake to Income with Intention: How to Build Your Case
Details: Join Dov Sacks from Berman & Simmons to learn about how to frame your case for success. There are no “good” and “bad” cases, only good and bad lawyers. Successful lawyers understand how to transform the most difficult case facts into compelling—and winning—narratives through persuasive case FRAMING. Using actual case examples, attorney Dov Sacks will demonstrate time-tested techniques and tactics to frame your most difficult case.
When: Lunch hour
Where: Middle Classroom
Contact: Jen Hebert

Wednesday, 11/7| PRO BONO FAIR, held by the MSBA New Lawyers’ Section
Details: This annual pro bono fair is an incredible opportunity to meet local organizations working in the nonprofit industry. It is a FREE event, with an open bar and food.

  • NLS will have some amazing pro bono organizations present, including Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Volunteer Lawyers Project, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, Legal Services for the Elderly, Maine Community Law Center, Campaign for Justice, Disability Rights, and more!  Come to the fair, have a drink with your colleagues, and learn how you can volunteer!
  • As an added bonus, NLS will be giving away some fantastic prizes, including an iPad, an Apple Watch, an Amazon Kindle, and an Amazon Echo. While the goal is to encourage you to volunteer, you will be eligible to win just by showing up and interacting with the pro bono organizations.

When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Preti Flaherty – One City Center, Portland
Contact: To RSVP, simply email Rachel Deschuytner (rachel.deschuytner@gmail.com). For any further questions, please email your NLS Representative, Johanna Colpritt (johanna.colpritt@maine.edu).

Thursday, 11/8 | Finch Society Meeting
Details: General Meeting, itinerary will be emailed to members, interested community members please contact finchsociety@maine.edu
When: Lunch hour
Where: Middle Classroom
Contact: finchsociety@maine.edu

Thursday, 11/8 | MJLS Meeting
When: Lunch hour
Where: Rm. 506
Contact: mjls@maine.edu

Thursday, 11/8 | Medal of Honor Recipient Ryan SSgt Ryan Pitts
Details: Medal of Honor Recipient SSgt Ryan Pitts will talk about leadership, mission, and the value of team work. He shares how he has taken important lessons from the battlefield into civilian life and the workplace.
When: 1-2:30pm
Where: Abromson Community Education Center, 88 Bedford St, Portland, ME
Contact: USM Veterans Services Coordinator Camden Ege (camden.ege@maine.edu)

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Tuesday, 11/13 | WLA Benefit Night at Otto’s Pizza
Details: A portion of all sales (including take-out) will go to the WLA Scholarship fund
When: 5-9pm
Where: Applicable at the East End Location only (225 Congress Street)
Contact: wla@maine.edu

October 15-19, 2018

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EVENTS THIS WEEK: 
Monday, 10/15 | Maine Juvenile Law Society (MJLS) Meeting 
When: Lunch hour
Where: Room 118
Contact: mjls@maine.edu
Monday, 10/15 | Mindful Mondays return!
Details: Mindful Mondays is an opportunity for Maine law students, faculty, and staff to learn and practice mindfulness meditation in an informal drop-in group. No experience or commitment is required. Many lawyers, judges, and law students engage in mindfulness meditation practice, which can improve focus and learning and help to manage stress and anxiety, among other benefits. Please join us if you are curious about learning mindfulness meditation or an experienced meditator who’d like a chance to practice with others here on campus. Each week there will be brief instruction in basic mindfulness meditation, a guided meditation led by an experienced practitioner, and the opportunity for Q&A. We provide written resources and information for developing your own practice.
When: Every Monday between October 15 and May 13 (except for school holidays & winter break); 12:15pm – 1:00pm
Where: 2nd Floor Library Annex
Contact: Prof. Deirdre Smith and Assoc. Dean Carrie Wilshusen
Thursday, 10/18 | Introduction to Career Services 
Details: 1L students will be given a brief introduction to the Career Services Office and to Symplicity, the online career services management system. Students will also get a preview of the opportunities available to them next summer. This is a mandatory session. There will be apple cider & cookies in the Career Services Office afterward.
When: Lunch hour
Where: 1L Classroom
Contact: Jen Hebert
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thursday, 11/1| 2018 Judge Frank M. Coffin Lecture on Law & Public Service
Details: The University of Maine School of Law proudly presents the 2018 Judge Frank M. Coffin Lecture on Law & Public Service featuring John Cruden, President of the American College of Environmental Lawyers-ACOEL and Principal at Beveridge & Diamond, PC. Mr. Cruden discuss, “A Historical Perspective on Environmental Law and Implications for Today.”
When: Thursday, November 1, 5:30 p.m. Reception, 7 p.m. Lecture
Where: Hannaford Hall, Abromson Community Education Center
Contact: Dean’s Office, The Lecture is free and open to the public but registration is required. Register at www.mainelawcommunity.org/2018-coffin. 

October 8-12, 2018

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THIS WEEK: 

Tuesday, 10/9 | Open Forum: Kavanaugh Nomination

Details: Faculty and Staff will be hosting an open, facilitated discussion on the Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Kavanaugh.  All members of the Law School Community are welcome and invited to attend.

When: Lunch hour

Where: Moot Court Room

 

Wednesday, 10/10 | Women’s Law Association – Football Theme Potluck 

Details: $5 all you can eat!! (Cash or Venmo)

When: Lunch hour

Where: In the lobby.

Contact: wla@maine.edu

 

Wednesday, 10/10| Externship Overview Session

Details: The Externship Program provides students with the opportunity to earn academic credit while gaining practical legal experience. Join us to learn about the available placements for the spring semester, the application process, and opportunities for student created externships. Applications for the spring semester are due October 24th by noon. The externship process moves fast – don’t miss out!

Audience: 2Ls, 3Ls

When: Lunch hour

Where: Moot Court

Contact: jennifer.l.hebert@maine.edu

 

Wednesday, 10/10| Financial Literacy for Law Students 

Details: From developing a simple spending plan to outlining a 3-year financial plan, smart money strategies lay the foundation for every law student’s personal and professional success story. Learn to apply core concepts of personal finance to make confident decisions about money and better achieve your short and long-term goals.

When: Lunch hour

Where: 1L Classroom

Contact: sherry.niang@maine.edu

 

Thursday, 10/11| Opportunities for a Career in Privacy at EY

Details: Join Kevin Burke (ME Law ’16), of Ernst & Young’s CyberSecurity and Privacy Practice to learn more about how EY helps clients build a better working world, aspects of a career in consulting, and why you should consider using your JD to consult. Kevin will describe his work advising clients on their privacy issues as well as highlight EY’s award winning culture.

When: Lunch hour

Where: Middle Classroom

Contact: Career Services

October 1-5, 2018

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EVENTS THIS WEEK: 

Wednesday, 10/3 | ILS – Lunch Lecture: Climate Change and New Legal Paradigms 

Details: Join International Law Society (ILS) for a lunch time lecture presented by visiting faculty from the University of Le Mans (France). Professors Sarah Cassella and Sabrina Robert-Cuendet will discuss their research on the effectiveness of legal paradigms within international law and overcoming the climate change challenge. Professor Cassella will focus on domestic and international responsibility of the State for climate change, while Professor Robert-Cuendet will discuss renewable marine energies, international law and models of governance.

When: Lunch hour

Where: Moot Court Classroom

Contact: ils@maine.edu

Wednesday, 10/3 | Women’s Law Association – Meeting 

When: Lunch hour

Where: Rm. 118

Contact: wla@maine.edu

Thursday, 10/4 | Maine Association for Public Interest Law (MAPIL) – Meeting

Detail: This is the first meeting for people interested in joining, or who are already members of MAPIL (Maine Association for Public Interest Law).

When: Lunch hour

Where: Middle Classroom

Contact: mapil@maine.edu

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Wednesday, 10/10 | Women’s Law Association – Football Theme Potluck 

Details: $5 all you can eat!! (Cash or Venmo)

When: Lunch hour

Where: In the lobby.

Contact: wla@maine.edu

September 23-29, 2018

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EVENTS THIS WEEK: 

Wednesday, 9/26 | Community Service Opportunity: Portland Mentoring Alliance

Details:The Portland Mentoring Alliance (PMA) matches volunteers from our community with Portland High School students to create supportive mentoring relationships. Maine Law and PMA have a long-standing partnership of roughly 10 years. Various Maine Law students have undertaken mentor roles with many wonderful success stories. Many students who request a mentor are first generation immigrants or refugees who benefit from having a native English-speaking adult help them navigate this important time in their lives. Join us to ask questions, hear stories, and how to get involved! Pizza provided!

When:Lunch Hour

Where:Middle Classroom

Contact: Student Services

 

Sunday, 9/30 | Environmental & Energy Law Society – Tumbledown Mountain Hike

Details:We will be leaving the law school at 9 am. If anyone would like to drive it’d be greatly appreciated. Friends, family, and furry friends are encouraged to join!

When:Leaving the Law School at 9AM.

Where: Tumbledown Mountain

Contact: eels@maine.edu

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Wednesday, 10/10 | Women’s Law Association – Football Theme Potluck 

Details: $5 all you can eat!! (Cash or Venmo)

When: Lunch Hour

Where: In the lobby.

Contact: wla@maine.edu