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Irish Attorneys Learn Techniques In Trial Advocacy Program
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They're already attorneys, but coming to The John Marshall Law School for the Accelerated Trial Advocacy Program gave two Irish barristers and a solicitor new insights into handling and arguing a case. For the fifth year, John Marshall has invited a select group of Irish attorneys to come to Chicago for the 10-day program. This year's guests were Christina Ryan who earned a law degree and master's degree in European and International Law from Trinity College-Dublin, and is preparing at the Honorable Society of Kings Inns to serve as a barrister; Michael Finucane, originally from Belfast who has been a solicitor in Dublin for two years; and Derek Sheahan of Limerick who has been practicing in the Four Courts in Dublin and the Western Circuit for two years. "We don't get any instruction in trial work, and there are overlaps (between Irish and American law) in how to work a case and present a case that we get from your program," Sheahan said. He is doing commercial law now, but Sheahan said the John Marshall program gave him serious thoughts about taking on criminal and defamation cases, which are argued before juries. "The course was interesting and quite useful," Ryan added. |
"There are differences to how the courts and trials are run, but the skills are the same. This program is very hands-on. In Ireland, your hands-on experience is when you're down in the courts. Once you're a barrister, you're in court right away, so there's no practical experience." For Finucane, a solicitor, the interest in the Accelerated Trial Advocacy Program was the preparation of a case for trial. In Ireland, a solicitor prepares the case and then turns it over to a barrister to argue it in court. "The relationship of solicitor/barrister is symbiotic," Finucane explained, although solicitors are starting to do court work. Finucane has already argued cases as a public interest and human rights lawyer. He has been a criminal defense attorney for Northern Ireland prisoners, and also argued a case before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. The Accelerated Trial Advocacy program was begun in the mid-1980s. Today it is run by the Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution. This year's August class included 80 students, said Professor Kenneth Kandaras, who is center director. |
Welcoming Irish attorneys to The John Marshall Law School for the Accelerated Trial Advocacy program are (from left) Professor Kenneth Kandaras, director of the Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution; Susann "Sunny" MacLachlan, associate director of the center; Irish solicitor Michael Finucane; Irish barrister Christina Ryan; and John Marshall Adjunct Professor Kenneth Cunniff.
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9/11 Remembrance Focuses on Legal Rights
The Black Law Students Association, in cooperation with the Office of Student Affairs, is organizing a Sept. 11 remembrance program that will focus on the issues of civil and human rights.
The panel discussion program, "9/11 Response: The Attack on Civil Liberties" will begin at noon on 3-East. Lunch will be available on a first-come first-served basis.
Guest speakers are Professor Michael Seng, a constitutional rights scholar; Professor Ralph Ruebner, an international human rights scholar; Chicago attorney William Hooks, past president of the Cook County Bar Association; and William Haddad, executive director and founding president of the Arab-American Bar Association of Illinois.
BLSA member Matthew Ingram is organizing the 9/11 program. BLSA President Melissa Williams said members will also be in the lobby on 9/11 where lapel pins of U.S. flags will be available.
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Financial Aid Office Moves to 2nd Floor
The staff of the Financial Aid Office has relocated to Room 217, just off the Student Lounge on the second floor.
Staff members Christine Urban, receptionist; Yara Alonzo, financial aid counselor; and Susan Bogart, assistant director of financial aid, have settled into their new, larger office.
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Staff Notes
Julia A. Beckman, Assistant Director Graduate Admission and International Student Affairs.
The Rotary Club of Chicago recently elected Julia Beckman to its Board of Directors. The mission of the Rotary Club of Chicago is to actively strengthen the Chicago and international communities through philanthropy, fellowship, involvement and example. "Service Above Self."
The Chicago Rotary Club meets every Tuesday for lunch. If you are interested in attending a meeting, please contact Julia at extension 658.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Professor John Ingram
Publications
His article, "The Right(?) To Keep and Bear Arms", co-authored with Alyson Ann Ray (JMLS '96), 27 N.M.L. Rev. 491 (1997), was cited frequently and relied on for support in 16 St. John's J. of Legal Commentary 41 (2002).
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Schedule of Events
September 8
- PLI Patent Bar Review Course, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.
September 9
- Ingram Scholarship Reception, Room 1200B, 5:00 p.m.
September 10
- AIDS Foundation Training Program, Room 1200A, 9:00 a.m.
- Tax and Employee Benefits Student Meeting, Room 1203, 12:00 and 5:00 p.m.
- Meet the Employers Night, Room 3East, 5:30 p.m.
September 11
- 9/11 Panel Discussion co-sponsored by BLSA, Room 3East, 12:00 p.m.
- Career Services - Impress the Best: Tips on Interviewing, Room 200, 12:45 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
September 12
- Dean Search Committee Meeting, Room 1200B, 9:00 a.m.
- Career Services Program - Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, Room 1200A, 12:45 p.m.
September 13
- Fair Housing Seminar - Issues in Subsidized Units, Room 1200, 8:00 a.m.
September 14
- Fair Housing Seminar - Issues in Subsidized Units, Room 1200, 8:00 a.m.
- Alumni CLE Presentation - E-mail Marketing & Spam, Room 200, 9:30 a.m.
- 2002 Alumni Reunion & Anniversary Celebration - "Renewing the Bonds", Palmer House Hotel, 7:00 p.m.
September 17
- 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Seminar, Room 1200, 8:00 a.m.
September 18
- ABA President Elect Roundtable, Room 1102, 12:00 p.m.
- Alumni Association Domestic Relations Seminar, Room 1200B, 12:00 p.m.
- Alumni Association Board Meeting, Room 3East, 12:00 p.m.
September 19
- Young Alumni Advisory Council Meeting, Room 1200B, 12:00 p.m.
September 20
- US EPA Program, Room 1200A, 7:30 a.m.