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December 3-8, 2018
- 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
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
October 8-12, 2018
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
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
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
April 9-15, 2018
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/
The online auction is Wednesday, April 11th from 10 to 2 pm. Check out the online items at http://mapil.mainelaw.maine.
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
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/
The online auction is Wednesday, April 11th from 10 to 2 pm. Check out the online items at http://mapil.mainelaw.maine.
March 26 – April 1, 2018
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.