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Sept. 29 Sept. 30 Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 3 Oct. 4

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

AA Group5-6 pm

Benson 207A

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 29

Hastings LegislativeClinic Info. Session

NoonB139

Quote of the Week: “Strength does not come from physical capacity.

It comes from an indomitable will.”-Mahatma Gandhi

Inside: Letter from the Editor- pg. 2 Ignatian Retreat- pg.4 LCS News- pg. 9

Strategies for Success

4:30-5:20 pmCowell

Academic Advising

Noon& 5-6

Bannan Lounge

ASP/APD Workshop

UnderstandingExams II

2:30- 4:30 pmB 142

Graduation Forms Due to Law Records

High Tech JournalPatent Prosecution

v.Patent Litigation

NoonB 142

DA/PD PanelNoonB127

Public Interest Attorney Panel

NoonB142

Law & Business Club“Planning for Partnership”

NoonB127

PI&SJShaking Foundations:

The West Coast Conference on Progressive Lawyering

Stanford Law School

BLSA/La RazaExam Writing Wkshp

Feat. Prof SandavolNoonB241

PTLSAPizza with the Dean

4:45- 6 pmBannan Lounge

Women & LawWork/Life Balance

NoonB127

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From the Editor:

Gemma Daggs, Presidentgdaggs@scu.edu

Art Sripipat, VP (Full-Time)asripipat@scu.edu

Marina Wiant, VP (Part-Time)mwiant@scu.edu

Chris Rusca, Treasurercrusca@scu.edu

Caitlin Robinett, Print Editorcrobinett@scu.edu

Mercedes Roy, Online Editorjmroy@scu.edu

The quote for this week is directed at all the 2Ls out there that are taking Advocacy this semester. As we are inevitably staying up late and second-guessing our-selves, may we remember that our willpower can be just as strong as a triple-shot caramel macchiato (™ ?). I hope we can all find the strength within ourselves as we are completing the 21st page, the 22nd page, the 23rd...

I also feel as though it’s important to mention that who-ever gives out ratings for movies on Comcast only gave The Goonies two stars. I’m not sure exactly what this means, but I think it’s profoundly about the power of our perceptions. (That, and maybe how dangerous it can be to take yourself so seriously. You may end up being the fool that only have The Goonies two stars.)

I’m looking forward to a couple milestones this week. I am looking forward to finishing my first draft of my Advocacy brief. I am looking forward to seeing my first official issue of The Advocate in print (please pick up a copy and enjoy). I am also looking forward to celebrat-ing my grandmother’s 80th birthday. She had two chil-dren by the time she was 21 and graduated from college in the 1950s.

How’s that for that for an indomitable will?

Have a good week, Santa Clara.

SBA BOARD

Caitlin E. RobinettSincerely,

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Ignatian Retreat

The 5-day Ignatian Retreat, offered by Cam-pus Ministry, is being held December 14-19, 2008. Students, faculty and staff are wel-come to participate in this retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. These days include confidential, individual meetings

with a retreat director, more formal presenta-tions made to the group, daily liturgies, and

group prayer. The cost for students is $150.

More information and applications are available here:

http://www.scu.edu/cm/pro-grams/ignatian.cfm.

Sudoku

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Law Records Notes 29 September 2008

GRAD 101 session on October 20. Quick review of bar requirements and what to expect as we get closer to commencement!

So, you think you are graduating?

You just might be…..

To make sure, fill out the graduation forms in your mailbox and turn them in To the Law Records Office by OCTOBER 1ST

DON’T BUY THOSE PLANE

TICKETS YET! CHECK YOUR EXAM SCHEDULE FIRST!

The Fall 2008 exam period runs from December 1– 17. Check your registration schedule to find the exact dates of your exams. Do not make any travel or vacation plans during this time period. The Law School will not reschedule finals due to travel plans. Exams will be rescheduled only for “extraordinary and compelling reasons beyond the student’s control.” Please, please, please write your exam dates on your calendar and do not schedule anything during your exam period.

Bannan Lounge Mondays

12-1 p.m. and 5-6 p.m.

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Judge William A. Ingram Memorial Symposium

“Civility in the Legal Profession” Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m

Presented by William A. Ingram Inn American Inns of Court

Reception for students, faculty and guests 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mayer Theatre Lobby

Please RSVP for reception to jschuller@scu.edu by October 7, 2008

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Panel Discussion “Can Law Schools Teach Civility?”

Music & Dance Building Recital Hall

Panelists:

Erwin Chemerinsky Dean and Professor of Law, School of Law,

University of California Irvine

Deborah Rhode, Earnest W. McFarland

Professor of Law, Director, Center on Ethics

Stanford University School of Law

Moderator:Gerald F. Uelmen, Professor of Law

Santa Clara University School of Law

This event is co-sponsored by the Santa Clara County Bar Association and the Heafey Center for Trial and Appellate Advocacy, Santa Clara University School of Law.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please call Joanie Schuller at 408-554-5473 at least one week prior to the event.

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Law & Business Club’sLunchtime Talk:

“Planning for Partnership”

w/ Speaker from King & Spalding’s I.P. Practice

Thur. Oct. 2nd 12-1

Bannan 127

Women’s and Gender Studies and the LGBTQ Allies Network present:

“Election 2008: The Changing National Landscape & LGBT Issues”

Kate Kendell, Esq.Executive Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights

Monday, October 13th5 p.m.

Benson Mission RoomReception to follow

RSVP required by Thursday, October 9th to wgst@scu.edu

NCLR was lead counsel on behalf of same-sex couples in the marriage equality case decided favor-ably by the California Supreme Court on May

15, 2008.

The LGBTQ Allies Network is a collaborative initiative between the office for Multicultural Learn-ing -- Office of the Provost; the Office of Student Life; and the Women’s and Gender Studies Pro-

gram

Cosponsored by: Center for Social Justice and Public Policy, Political Science Department, Femi-nists United, BGLAd

Academic & Professional Development (APD)

Fall Skills Workshop

Skills Workshop: Exam II

Friday Oct. 3, 2008 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Bannan 142 & Simulcast in Bannan 139

(ASP Criminal Law practice exam follows)

This workshop focuses on classic essay questions, explaining “IRAC” and other organizing formats for

answers. The workshop will emphasize spotting and prioritizing relevant issues, organizing the law, and developing analysis of pertinent facts to build

successful answers.

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Make Time for YourCareer! The LCS News September 29 - October 03 www.law.edu/careers

Listen to Podcasts of Recent Programs!

SCU Law Jobs Log onto SCU Law Jobs:

LCS has recently changed the way our podcasts are listed. If you missed an LCS lunch hour program, but would like to download the podcast, you can now access our podcast files through iTunes University. You can access iTunes University by going to the LCS website, selecting the quicklink “LCS Podcasts” and then selecting the iTunes U link. If you do not have iTunes U, there is a download feature available. Current podcasts available are: Navigating Callbacks, Effective Summer Associates, Junior Associates at Trial and How to find a Small Firm Job.

www.scu.edu/law/careers and find jobs like these:

Current Resume Collects:

Ernst & Young (San Jose, CA) Job ID #3929 Tax Advisory/Tax Consultant 3L, 4LE See SCU Law Jobs for more information about this full-time opportunity. EY will be coming on campus to interview for this position.

San Diego County Office of the Public Defender (San Diego, CA) Job ID# 3168 Winter Internship Program Three week program for 2L’s and 3L’s

Current Open Positions:

eSilicon Corporation(Sunnyvale, CA) Job ID# 3870 Law Clerk Please see SCU Law Jobs for more information on this paid part-time opportunity!

California Superior Court, County of Santa Clara Job ID# 3791 Law Clerk/Judicial Extern Judge William J. Monahanassignments involve hearing criminal misdemeanor arraignments, pretrials, motions and jury or court trials. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in learning about the criminal justice system from the perspective of the judge!

5th Annual Diversity Gala The 5th Annual Santa Clara Law Diversity Gala will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 21st at the de Saisset Museum from 6:00-8:30pm. The Diversity Gala celebrates the rich diversity of Santa Clara Law and its student body. Members of the bench and bar are afforded the opportunity to meet and form relationships with this highly diverse group of individuals. This year's Gala will honor the Santa Clara University School of Law Social Justice and Human Rights Award Recipients, Leon Panetta '63 Director and Founder of the Panetta Institute and Victor Marquez '90 President of the Hispanic National Bar Association. Mark your calendars for this exciting networking opportunity! You may now log onto SCU Law Jobs and RSVP through the “Events” tab. Please ask LCS for more details about this great event and submit your resume to LCS@scu.edu before 12:00pm on Wed. Oct. 1st to be included in the Diversity Gala Resume Book CD! Title sponsors for this year’s Gala are: Cooley Godward Kronish LLP and Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP.

Upcoming Events: 9/29 Public Interest Attorney Panel Bannan 142 12-1PM

10/01 DA/PD Panel: Bannan 127, 12PM

10/16 In-House Counsel Panel: B127 12-1PM 10/17 “How to Work a Room” with Domini Tarman, Professional Development and Etiquette Coach: Bannan-Rm-TBA 12PM

LCS Staff Members: Vicki Huebner is the Assistant Dean for LCS.

Matthew Wayman & Morgan Dain are the Assistant Directors.

Christina Johnson is the LCS Program Coordinator.

Jetaun Stevens and Audrey Kyu are the Public Interest Law Career Coordinators.

Career Advising with LCS: To schedule an appointment with a LCS career advisor, go to our website at: http://law.scu.edu/careers and click on “Make an Appointment” or call 408-554-4350 to schedule an appt. over the phone.

Check SCU Law Jobs Frequently! Employers post resume collects, jobs, internships, fellowships, judicial externships and more! There are also “for credit” opportunities listed (all academic credit listings need to be approved by the Director of Externships, Sandra Magliozzi).

Drop in LCS Advising Hours LCS is in the Bannan Lounge every Monday from 12-1pm and from 5-6pm to assist you with questions and concerns. Come visit us!

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please call Law Career Services at 408-554-4350, or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY – California Relay) at least 48 hours prior to the event.