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February 13 - 19, 2005 |
Wojcik Presents Golden Pen Award
John Marshall Professor Mark Wojcik (right), a member of the Legal Writing Institute national board, presented the Golden Pen Award to Professor Richard Wydick (left) of the University of California at Davis, during the institute's meeting in San Francisco. Joining them is Terry Seligmann (center), president of the Legal Writing Institute and a professor at the University of Arkansas. Wydick received the Golden Pen Award in recognition of his book, "Legal Writing in Plain English," first published 25 years ago.
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Intellectual Property LL.M.s Awarded To Chinese Students
The John Marshall Law School awarded LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law degrees to 13 Chinese attorneys. The group completed the LL.M. degree in the fall semester and had a farewell party before they departed in December. Joining them were Associate Dean Dorothy Li, who directs the China program (in red jacket); Dean Patricia Mell (to Li's right); and John Marshall student Mark Palmer (right, in rear), who has been a John Marshall liaison for the students.
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Student Activities
February 14
Please try and support Habitat for Humanity as they raise money to assist in the building of a new home for a family. They will be in the student lounge with bakery goods.
The Children's Law Society will sell roses for your special valentine.
The Entertainment Law Society will hold elections at 12:30 p.m. in room 201.
February 15
The Networking Opportunities at Work series (NOW) is bringing in four trial lawyers to speak at its meeting at 12:30 p.m. in room 216. This program is sponsored by the SBA. All are welcome. Pizza will be served.
Another fun outing that is being sponsored by your SBA is "SBA Night with the Bulls". Please see the SBA office on the second floor if you are interested in purchasing tickets for this evening.
February 16
The American Constitutional Society will meet at 12:00 p.m. in room 200.
The Law Enforcement Students Organization will meet at 5:00 p.m. in room 201. Pizza will be served.
February 18
The "Annual Legacy of Opportunity" reception will be held in room 1200A at 5:00 p.m. This is a special evening honoring the graduates of the Black Law Students Association.
The Latter-Day Saint Student Association would like to reactivate. If you are interested in joining this organization, please see or E-mail Miss Marilyn Criss, 6criss@jmlsedu or Melinda Corn, 5corn@jmls.edu.
Barrister's Ball tickets are on sale now from Miss Marilyn Criss or Monica Miller. Buy your tickets early so that you do not miss this special event. The Ball will be held this year at The Drake Hotel. Tickets are $55 until February 14 and then the cost will be $60
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Owens Receives Scholarship from Illinois Bar Foundation
Third-year student Carlton Owens was recently honored with a $2,000 scholarship from the Illinois Bar Foundation. The scholarship is offered annually to a second- or third-year student at each area law school. Owens was selected for his accomplishments during law school, including his academic record and his involvement in diverse extracurricular and community activities.
Owens is the 2005 chief justice of the Moot Court Honors Program at John Marshall. After graduation in June 2005, he plans to enter private practice in the area of real estate law and entertainment law with a focus on music and motion picture talent negotiation, and finance structuring for independent filmmakers.
Carlton Owens (left) is presented a partial scholarship by Illinois Bar Foundation Board member Richard Zuckerman (center). Dean Patricia Mell (right) joins to congratulate Owens on his accomplishments.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Professor Celeste Hammond
Activities
She presented the results of a survey of faculty and administrators of LL.M. degree programs at the annual meeting of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) in San Francisco. On January 6, 2005, her presentation, "Post JD Student Scholarship Requirements and Production: A Survey," reported that few LL.M. programs have a mandatory thesis or other scholarship requirement. The reasons given by those surveyed included "not relevant to the practical nature of the graduate program," "requires too much supervision of the Faculty," "students not interested in such a writing requirement, except for foreign law students who use a thesis in an American LL.M. as a chapter in their thesis in their home country;" "few students have the background (law review experience) to produce a good product; "such a requirement leads to students not completing the degree." The presentation was part of the Section on Post Graduate Legal Education's program. Professor Hammond was re-elected to the executive committee of the Section.
Professor Hammond was re elected to the executive committee of the AALS Section on Real Estate Transactions, for which she has served as the first chair (2003-04).
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Schedule of Events
February 14
- Habitat for Humanity Bake Sale, Student Lounge, All Day
- Children's Law Society Rose Sale, Lobby, All Day
- Faculty Assembly, Room 1200A, 12:15 p.m.
- Career Services - Resume & Cover Letter Writing Workshop, Room 201, 5:00 p.m.
February 15
- MiniBar Program, Room 1101, 9:00 a.m.
- Insights I Program, Room 1200A, 12:30 p.m.
- SBA N.O.W. Series, Room 216, 12:30 p.m.
- SBA Bulls Game, United Center, 7:00 p.m.
February 16
- Deans Meeting, Courtroom, 12:00 p.m.
- Alumni Career Panel Discussion - Tax and Employee Benefits, Room 3East, 12:00 p.m.
- Career Services - Interviewing Tips with Kimberly Copp, Room 1200A, 12:45 p.m.
- Law Enforcement Student Organization Meeting, Room 201, 5:00 p.m.
- Illinois Native American Bar Association Meeting, Room 526, 5:30 p.m.
February 17
- MiniBar Program, Room 1101, 9:00 a.m.
- Advisory Board Meeting, Room 1105, 12:15 p.m.
February 18
- Insights II Program, Room 409, 12:00 p.m.
- Advisory Board Meeting, Room 1101, 12:15 p.m.
- BLSA / Alumni Event, Room 1200, 5:00 p.m.
February 19
- BEEP, Room 409, 9:00 a.m.
- BEEP, Room 1200, 1:00 p.m.
- Insights I Program, Room 200, 1:30 p.m.
- Insights II Program, Room 201, 2:30 p.m.
February 21
- Deans Meeting, Courtroom, 12:00 p.m.
- Children's Law Society Meeting, Room 201, 12:20 p.m.
- Career Services - How to Research Employers, Room 1102, 12:45 p.m.
- Career Services - Evening Student Panel: How To Get Experience While You Are In School, Room 529, 5:00 p.m.
- Employee Benefits Information Session, Room 201, 5:30 p.m.
February 22
- IP Law Review Awards Ceremony, Room 3East, 12:00 p.m.
- Insights I Program, Room 1200A, 12:30 p.m.
- Tea Time with the Deans, Student Lounge, 4:30 p.m.
February 23
- Career Services - What is Judicial Clerkship?, Room 216, 12:45 p.m.
- Center for Real Estate Law Information Session and Career Services Event, Room 201, 5:00 p.m.
- After-the-Bar-B-Que Party, Room 3East, 5:30 p.m.
- Fire Drill, 6:30 p.m.
February 24
- Career Services - IP Alumni Round Table, Room 1200A, 10:00 a.m.
- IP Advisory Board Meeting, Room 403, 1:30 p.m.
- ITCC Networking Event, Room 3East, 5:00 p.m.
- Chinese New Year Reception, Union League Club, 6:00 p.m.
February 25
- Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
- 49th Annual Intellectual Property Conference, Room 1200, 8:00 a.m.
- Fair Housing Retreat, Various Rooms, 9:00 a.m.
- Insights II Program, Room 409, 12:00 p.m.
February 26
- Fair Housing Retreat, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.
- BEEP, Room 409, 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
- Insights I Program, Room 200, 1:30 p.m.
- Insights II Program, Room 201, 2:30 p.m.
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