Pitt Law eDocket: Volume 3 Issue 3 - September 10, 2007
CLASS CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS & ASSIGNMENTS
Current Issues in Health Law, Professor Meisel
Class will meet on Monday, September 10 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Room G12. Your speakers will be Henry Casale, Barbara Blackmond, and Linda Haddad from Horty Springer & Mattern on the topic of "The Year In Review."
CENTER FOR BIOETHICS AND HEALTH LAW
Bioethics and Health Law Grand Rounds
- Beth Ann Pischke, Administrative Coordinator
"The Disposition Decision: How Post-IVF Couples Decide What To Do With Their Surplus Frozen Embryos"
September 11, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Room G20
Robert Nachtigall, MD, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California-San Francisco, will speak on "The Disposition Decision: How Post-IVF Couples Decide What To Do With Their Surplus Frozen Embryos." Faculty and students are welcome to attend. This event is sponsored by the Center for Bioethics and Health Law and the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences-Magee Women's Hospital.
CAREER SERVICES
15th ABA Environment, Energy, and Resources Section Fall Meeting
- Jennifer L. Poller, Director, Environmental Law, Science and Policy Certificate Program
Save the dates for the 15th ABA Environment, Energy, and Resources Section Fall Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA, September 26-29.
There are several ways that law students can work as volunteers at the Section Fall Meeting. In exchange, the Section offers opportunities for students to participate free of charge in education programs taking place at the meeting. For additional information, please call Brooke Loucks, Assistant Director at 312-988-5791.
Wednesday, September 26 the ABA Public Service Section will team up with Earth Force and 140 Pittsburgh school children to identify, problem solve and develop action plans for environmental issues facing the school community. The service project will take place from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and lunch will be provided. Please contact Scott Sachs at ssachs@aalrr.com or 562-653-3200 for questions or more information.
MOOT COURT INFORMATION
Moot Court Registration
- Lauren Becker, Chair
Registration for the Murray S. Love Trial Moot Court Competition and the Appellate Moot Court Competition will be held on Wednesday, September 12, and Thursday, September 13, on the first floor of the Law School from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The registration fee is $20. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Becker at lab74@pitt.edu.
STUDENT NOTICES
Exam Pickup-Constitutional Law
- Professor Brake
Last Spring's exams may be picked up from my office, Room 509, or you may e mail a request for your exam and I will have it returned to your student mailbox. In addition, sample "A" answers are on reserve in the library, along with a copy of the final exam itself. Best of luck in the coming academic year.
Exam Pickup-Criminal Law
- Professor Harper
Students in Professor Robert Berkley Harper's Criminal Procedure class for the Spring 2007 term can pick up your exam from Professor Harper on Thursday, September 13 in Room 107 from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. He will answer any questions you might have.
Time Sheets for September
- Kimberly A. Carson, Operations Administrator
The time sheet deadline for the month of September is no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12. You may turn in your time sheets to the front desk receptionist in Room 202. Paychecks will be ready for pick up after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 28 in Room 202.
As a reminder, time sheets must have your supervisor's signature and be turned in by the designated due date. Hours turned in after the designated due date will be paid the following month.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
International Law Society Meeting
- Stephen Fuegi, President
The International Law Society will hold its first meeting on Thursday, September 13 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in Room G13. Our organization currently has a vacancy in the position of Secretary. Any students from the Class of 2008 or 2009 who are interested in running for the vacant office should be at the meeting.
Mediators Without Borders Meeting
- Sarah Drinkwater, President
The first Mediators Without Borders meeting of the semester will take place on Thursday, September 13, at 12:00 p.m. in Room 107. All members and any 1, 2, or 3Ls that are interested in finding out more about us are welcome to attend! Get involved with our plans for the upcoming year, sign up for committees, and find out more about mediation training and international opportunities. Contact mwb.pitt@gmail.com with any questions. Thanks, and hope to see you Thursday!
Phi Alpha Delta Meeting
- Alicia Robben, Justice
Phi Alpha Delta is having our first general meeting this Tuesday, September 11, from 12:40 - 1:25 p.m. (lunch) in Room 113. We will be providing pizza and soda and will tell you about the exciting things we have planned for the year! If you are interested in Phi Alpha Delta, if you've turned in an application, or if you are a current member, please join us Tuesday!
Pitt Law Women's Association Meeting
- Stephanie Eggar, Vice President
Pitt Law Women's Association will be having a general interest meeting on Thursday, September 13 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in Room G20. Come and learn what PLWA is all about! Also, make sure to check the eDocket for information about the upcoming Mentor/Mentee Picnic where 1Ls who have signed up will meet their mentors!
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Research Assistants
Professor Hamoudi is interested in hiring a research assistant for this semester for work in the Islamic law and Middle Eastern commercial law areas. Interested parties should send a cover letter, resume and transcript to Melissa Shimko on the third floor (Room 314).
CONTESTS, COMPETITIONS & SPECIAL PROGRAMS
See Ashley Cramer in Room 202 for more detailed information:
- The 10th Annual Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Competition and Scholarship Program. The grand prize receives a $5000 scholarship and four runners-up each receive $1500 scholarships. All five winning articles will be published in a major law journal. Brochures containing detailed information available from Ashley Cramer in Room 202.