The John Marshall Law School Center for Information Technology and Privacy Law hosted its 20th Annual International Moot Court Competition this past weekend.

The competition brought together teams from 30 law schools. Judges from state and federal courts served as judges, including justices from the State Supreme Courts of Idaho, Kentucky, and Michigan. Furthering the international nature of the competition, the Hon. Madame Justice Karen Weiler of the Court of Appeals for Ontario judged at the competition.

Each year the competition focuses on a technology and privacy issue based on events in the news. This year advocates will argue a case based on the privacy implications of facial recognition technology, such as that used at last year's Super Bowl.

"This year's competition is drawing schools from throughout the United States and also Australia," said Leslie Ann Reis, director of the Center for Information Technology and Privacy Law. "It shows the high degree of interest in a field that is on the cutting edge of both technology and privacy rights."

Teams that participated in the competition are South Texas College of Law, the University of Florida, Pepperdine University School of Law, Stetson University College of Law, Texas Tech University School of Law, University of Wisconsin Law School, Washburn University School of Law, University of San Diego School of Law, DePaul University College of Law, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University, University of Houston Law Center, University of California-Hastings College of Law, Southern Methodist University School of Law, Northern Illinois University College of Law, Albany Law School, Villanova University School of Law, Seton Hall University School of Law, Brooklyn Law School, Southwestern University School of Law, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law-Yeshiva University, Campbell University _ Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Georgia State University College of Law, Chicago-Kent College of Law, New York Law School, St. Thomas University School of Law, University of Texas School of Law, Florida State University College of Law and Whittier Law School.

Teams from Australia were University Queensland—T.C. Beirne School of Law, and Macquarie University School of Law.

Further information about the competition can be found on the Internet at http://ww.ITMootCourt.com/. More information about the Center for Information Technology and Privacy Law is available at http://www.CITPL.org/.

Each student, staff and faculty member will be expected to carry a John Marshall-issued photo identification with them to access all areas of the building.

The badges are one of several steps being taken by the law school's administration to improve security, according to Marty D'Ambrose, director of human resources. These steps include requiring all persons to use the identification badge to enter the library, effective Nov. 1.

"Although we are all on heightened alert following the terrorist bombings, these initiatives at John Marshall had been planned for some time," D'Ambrose explained. "We are instituting them after hearing concerns from students for stronger building security."

In the near future, students will need to use their badges to access the building after hours and on weekends, for elevator access and use of women's restrooms, according to Jim Velco, head of computer services.

"These policies aren't being put in place to inhibit our students use of the John Marshall building or its facilities, but rather to stop unauthorized people from entering here," Velco stressed.

Persons who have not yet received their photo identification badges should contact Computer Services staff members Susan Froussine on extension 539, or Chauncey Daspit on extension 537, to arrange a pick-up time.

John Marshall alumnus Ed Renner gave students several pieces of job-seeking advice during the recent Career Services Office program, "Soup to Nuts: Interviewing Skills."

Renner, a 2000 graduate of the law school is an associate at Ungaretti & Harris, where he focuses on securities litigation and enforcement.

Renner offered three major points of the interview: timeliness, dress code and preparedness.

"Be on time," he stressed immediately. "That is your first impression."

Second, "be appropriately dressed," he continued. "If you can show up in front of a judge and be comfortable in (what you're wearing) and if you look like you belong (at the firm), it's generally appropriate attire."

In preparing for the interview, Renner suggests the prospective employee needs to know "everything there is to know about that law firm. (They) already know you're qualified - otherwise you wouldn't be sitting in the chair in front of (them). Knowing a little something more shows a bit of effort and a bit of initiative."

He continued to say that having questions ready is a necessity in an interview. "You need to be ready to carry on the conversation. That's essentially what the interview is. You've been pre-screened. It's not the interviewer's job to determine if you're qualified."

Your goal during the interview then, is to make the interviewer comfortable with you and keep him interested in what you're saying, Renner added.

In addition to being prepared and knowledgeable about the firm, Renner suggests students read interesting cases and bar journals to "know what is going on in the legal world."

The last arena of job-seeking Renner advised on was résumés. After work on a résumé is complete, Renner suggests a student wait three days, review it several times more, and make sure at least one other person has reviewed the résumé before sending it to prospective employers.

"Your résumé has to be as perfect as possible," he said, adding, "tell them who you are, what you've done and your cool interests. It's your last chance to connect (with the interviewer)."

Additional information on interviewing skills is available at the Career Services Office.

Monday, October 15th

The Christian Legal Society will meet at 10:45 a.m. in room 1105.

All are welcome.

Tuesday, October 16th

The Black Law Student Association will meet at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. in room 201.

Wednesday, October 17th

The Justinian Society will feature Mr. John Locallo as its guest speaker. Mr. Locallo is the new president of the Chicago County of the Justinian Society of Lawyers. 4:30 p.m., room 201.

The Latter Day Saint Student Association will meet at 3:00 p.m. in room 428.

Thursday, October 18th

Saturday, October 20th is Sweetest Day and the Asian American Law Student Association will be selling flowers in the lobby for that "sweet" person in your life.

The Black Law Student Association and the Career Services Office is sponsoring a program "The Road to Justice". The panel will consist of judges from the Circuit Court. They will speak about their experiences as judges and what they expect from law clerks. Room 403, 12:15 p.m.

The JMLS Choir, the Vocal Ensemble, is preparing for the holiday party. If you are interested, please join them at 12:00 on 3 East.

The Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity will be having their initiation. Contact Adam Powers for more information.

Friday, October 19th

The annual Asian American Octoberfest will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the student lounge. This is an evening of good food and music for all. Please plan to join them. All are welcome!

The Board of Visitors is a school advisory group made up of distinguished practitioners, judges, academicians and businesspersons. They will be visiting our school today and will be present in the student lounge at 1:00 p.m. They would like to meet and talk with students. Please make an effort to stop and say hello. Pizza will be served.

The ABA/LSD each year sponsors a nationwide community project called "work-a-day." On October 27th law students from all the law schools in America will be doing volunteer work in their communities. If you are interested, please contact Jodi Gaspard at 312.203.5259 or 312.397.0416.

The Christian Legal Society donated the proceeds from its bake sale ($250.00) to the American Red Cross New York relief fund.

Professor Michael Closen

Activities

He has been appointed as the only law professor member of the Illinois State Bar Association Special Committee on the Future of the Courts. The committee is composed of two Illinois Supreme Court Justices, three Illinois Appellate Court Justices, several trial court judges, Lieutenant Governor Wood, State Comptroller Hynes, Former U.S. Senator Simon, several state legislators, States Attorney Devine, Chief Judge Evans, University of Illinois Law Dean Mengler, several practicing attorney's and others. The committee will plan and present a three-day intensive conference on the future of the Illinois courts in April of 2002.

Professor Samuel Olken

Publications

Two of his articles have been accepted for publication. "The Business of Expression: Economic Liberty, Political Factions and the Forgotten First Amendment Legacy of Justice George Sutherland," will appear in Volume 10, Issue 2 of William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal (Spring 2002). His extensive review of "G. Edward White's The Constitution and the New Deal, Historical Revisionism and Constitutional Change," will be published in Volume 88 of the Virginia Law Review (Spring 2002).

Professor David Sorkin

Activities

He has been named as a panelist for ICANN domain name dispute proceedings administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization. He has served as a dispute panelist for another provider, eResolution, since its accreditation by ICANN in January 2000, and has

participated as a panelist in nearly 30 ICANN proceedings. He joins Professor Peter McGovern and Adjunct Professor Mark Partridge on the WIPO list of panelists. John Marshall is the only law school with more than one full-time faculty member represented on the WIPO panelist list.

His Spam Laws web site (www.spamlaws.com) was named the "Political Site of the Day" for October 9, 2001 by AboutPolitics.com. His ATM Surcharges web site (www.atmsurcharges.com) received the same recognition in August 1997.

October 15

Peace Process in the Middle East, Room 1200, 12:00 p.m.

October 16

Center for Real Estate Law Program, Room 1200B, 12:30 and 5:00 p.m.

October 17

Decalogue Lunch and Learn - Jewish Law, Room 529, 12:30 p.m.

Pattishall Distinguished Lecture in Trademark Law with Justice John Paul Stevens, Room 1200, 2:00 p.m.

LEAP Mentor Program II, Room 1200B, 6:00 p.m.

October 18

"New Developments in the Law of the Sea", Room 1200B, 12:00 p.m.

Employee Benefits Alumni/Student Luncheon, Room 1200A, 12:00 p.m.

Career Services/BLSA Program - Road to Justice, Room 403, 12:15 p.m.

October 19

Board of Visitors Meeting, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.

Alumni Mentor Lunch, Room 3East, 12:30 p.m.

October 20

Board of Visitors Meeting, Room 1200A, 9:00 a.m.

Centers' Advisory Board Meeting, Room 1200B, 9:00 a.m.

October 22

European Patent Practice Seminar, Room 1200, 9:00 p.m.

Law Consortium for Palestinian Legal Education Meeting, Room 1203, 12:30 p.m.

October 23

European Patent Practice Seminar, Room 1200, 9:00 p.m.

Illinois Native American Bar Association Meeting, Room 1203, 5:00 p.m.

October 24

Australian Trade Commission Seminar, Room 1200A, 3:00 p.m.

Milwaukee Chapter Alumni Reception, Milwaukee Athletic Club, 5:30 p.m.