Hot apple cider and donuts will be available at the bookstore starting at 9:00 am TODAY November 1!  This annual fall event is sponsored by your Bookstore.

Stop by in between classes and enjoy this fall event!!!!!

Don't forget to take our Pizza Poll and let us know who makes your favorite pizza in Concord! We'll announce gold, silver, and bronze winners next week. 

Monday, November 5

Director of Publications and Media Relations Sharon Callahan is in New York today and tomorrow visiting the headquarters of Calvin Klein for the cover story of the January issue of the Pierce Law magazine. The story will highlight alumna Dawn Buonocore '95, who has helped so many students obtain externships, including 3L Sara Lentini who is currently externing at Calvin Klein.  

Assistant Director of Admissions Barbara Wilson begins a recruiting tour of North Carolina, meeting with students at UNC-Wilmington.

 

Tuesday, November 6

Come learn about one of Pierce Law's newest student organizations: The International IP Organization holds an open information meeting in the Rich room starting at 12 noon. 

Tom Bunnell, Director of the Pierce Law's Institute for Health, Law & Ethics, will guest teach a class on "Health Law & Public Policy Debate: SCHIP Reauthorization, Funding and Expansion," at 7:00 p.m., for the University of New Hampshire's Masters in Public Health program at the UNH graduate school complex in Manchester.

Assistant Dean for Admissions Katie McDonald visits Massachusetts to meet with students at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Graduate School Fair.

Barbara Wilson is in Raleigh, NC at the NC State University Inter-Institutional Law School Fair. 

 

Wednesday, November 7

"Rites of Passage" champagne toast recognizing Pierce Law alumni who passed the Bar Exam this year. Convene in the new Pierce Law Reading/Board Room immediately following the swearing-in ceremony at the US District Court for the District of New Hampshire.

Pierce Law will be represented at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Law School Exploration Day by Barbara Wilson.

Registrar Lory Attalla relives her days in Admissions as she begins a 3-day swing through Pennsylvania at Gettysburg College and at Dickinson in Carlisle. 

Adjunct Professor of Law and Mental Health Eric Drogin will meet in Oxford, England with British Psychological Society members and law school faculty on the development of a textbook on professional ethics.  His article on "The Forensic Psychologist as Consultant" appears in the latest issue of the Journal of Psychiatry and Law.

 

Thursday, November 8

The last Staff Meeting of 2007 will take place at 11 a.m. in our new Reading/Board Room. Thanks to our very kind and gracious Dean, lunch will be provided. 

Franklin and Marshall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is Lory Attalla's destination today as she recruits prospective students to Pierce Law.
 
Barbara Wilson remains in North Carolina, attending the Wake Forest University Graduate and Professional School Day in the morning and the Davidson College Law School Fair in the evening.

At 7 p.m. Professor Emeritus Richard A. Hesse presents a lecture on "Civil Liberties v. Security After 9/11" at the Pillsbury Free Library in Warner.

Director of Clinical Programs Peter Wright attends the National Consumer Law Center's Consumer Rights Litigation Conference in Washington, DC, today through Sunday.

 

Friday, November 9

Learn about the American Constitution Society (ACS) and enjoy a free lunch at an open meeting at 12 noon in Room 202.

Barbara Wilson visits pre-law advisors in Virginia.
 
Professor of Law and Externship Director Ellen Musinsky will see hundreds of prospective students at the Law Forum in Los Angeles Friday and Saturday, combining her trip with externship reconnaissance, visiting fashion house St John's Knits where Pearson McGee is currently externing.

 

Saturday, November 10

Jeffrey Kobulnick '03 and Ellen Musinsky host a reception for alumni and friends in Los Angeles, California

 

Looking ahead...

On Thursday, November 15th, Dahlia Lithwick, who covers the U.S. Supreme Court for Slate, will give the annual Bownes Forum lecture.

 

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One almost can't look for a job today without using the internet, especially in the field of intellectual property law. But the web can easily become a time sink. How can you use it strategically to find the IP Job you want?

As part of the Library Week Web Training series, Professor Jon Cavicchi presents a session on "Strategic Use of the Web During the IP Job Search Process" that will show you some ways to get the most out of the web when searching for an IP job.

The session will be held on Thursday, November 8 at 12 noon in Room 203 Room 205 (moved as of 11/5).

Pizza will be served, so please RSVP Professor Cavicchi to ensure a proper head count.

 

 

 

Following up on his comments on waterboarding before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the nomination of Judge Michael Mukasey to be Attorney General of the United States, Dean Hutson spoke to ABC's World News Tonight on the subject of waterboarding.

In its story on Friday about a Department of Justice lawyer who experienced waterboarding firsthand, ABC News turned to Dean Hutson on whether or not waterboarding is torture. Dean Hutson was unequivical:

"There is no question this is torture -- this is a technique by which an individual is strapped to a board, elevated by his feet and either dunked into water or water poured over his face over a towel or a blanket."

 

We hear that Dean Hutson will talk about the issue on Countdown with Keith Olberman tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern.

Join the American Constitutional Society THIS Friday in Room 202 for free food and to learn more about ACS.  For more information, email acs@piercelaw.edu.

"The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy is one of the nation's leading progressive legal organizations. Founded in 2001, ACS is a rapidly growing network of lawyers, law students, scholars, judges, policymakers and other concerned individuals. Our mission is to ensure that fundamental principles of human dignity, individual rights and liberties, genuine equality, and access to justice enjoy their rightful, central place in American law."  About American Consitutional Society, http://www.acslaw.org.

Come talk with New England lawyers whose professional and personal lives deal with LGBT issues

This is a great chance to mingle, network, or whatever you want to call it. Everyone is welcome. Food is provided.

Please RSVP to Mary Anne Aspell before noon today, Wednesday November 7th.

Room 203
Thursday November 8
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Co-sponsored by Lambda Law, Career Services and SBA

[Cross-posted from the Career Services blog] 

News

Congratulations to Megan De Vorsey on her re-election to the Concord School Board!

 

Sunday, November 11

The Alumni Phonathon runs for a second week today through Thursday,with students calling Pierce Law alumni. In addition to asking for contributions, students provide alumni with an update on recent Pierce Law news and activities, offer to deliver messages and greetings to faculty and staff, and confirm home and business contact information. 

 

Monday, November 12

Admissions Open House for prospective students, 9 a.m. to 12 Noon.

Professor Mary W. S. Wong is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, speaking at the 2nd Internet Governance Forum (IGF), which lasts from today through Thursday. The IGF is a multi-stakeholder meeting convened by the UN Secretary-General, as mandated by the 2005 World Summit on the Information Society. Through the 1st IGF last year, Wong works with NGOs, IP advocates and major industry representatives in the A2K@IGF coalition for access to knowledge (A2K). This year, she will again be speaking at the A2K@IGF workshop, on best practices for negotiating copyright and digital rights management protections in bilateral free trade agreements. This presentation is based on an ongoing research project here at Pierce Law, where Wong has been assisted by alumnus Nick Barnes and current 3L Mike Bartley. 

Tuesday, November 13

Michelle M. Winchester of Pierce Law's Institute for Health, Law and Ethics appears before the New Hampshire House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee to speak on the topic of "Recommendations to Improve Health Information Privacy." 

Barbara Wilson is in California at Sacramento State for their annual Law School Forum. 

In cooperation with Pierce Law and others, the New Hampshire Chapter of the Fulbright Association
presents "Creating Democracy in Africa," a lecture and discussion hosted at Southern New Hampshire University. The event is part of a series on the outlook for emerging democracies. Download the flyer or contact Professor Joseph Dickinson for details.

Professor Emeritus Richard A. Hesse presents a program on the US Supreme Court at the Quichee Public Library in Quichee, Vermont at 7 p.m. 

 

Wednesday, November 14

Prospective students at University of California at Davis will meet with Barbara Wilson at their Law School Information Day.

 

Thursday, November 15

Career Services are the guest instructors for the 1L Legal Skills classes today. We have invited hiring attorneys from different legal employers to speak with 1Ls about what they look for when hiring a candidate. The invited attorneys are: Jeanine Poole from Sulloway & Hollis in Concord; Richard Uchida JD '84 from Crisp, Barrett, Hebert & Uchida in Concord; Kris Spath JD '85, Associate Attorney General and Chief of Staff at the NH Attorney General's Office; Tom Sullivan from the IP boutique firm of Lowrie, Lando and Anastasi in Cambridge, MA; and Amy Messer, Legal Director of the Disability Rights Center in Concord.

Pierce Law alumna Diane Chubb JD '98 gives an informal talk on her career as an entertainment lawyer working for Fox, Inc. -- including her work on The Simpsons trademarks! 6 p.m. in Room 200. Dinner will be served.

In cooperation with Pierce Law and others, the New Hampshire Chapter of the Fulbright Association presents "Creating Democracy in the Former Soviet Union," a lecture and discussion hosted at Dartmouth College. The event is part of a series on the outlook for emerging democracies. Download the flyer or contact Professor Joseph Dickinson for details.

Professor Buzz Scherr visits Seattle to recruit students at the University of Washington. 

 

Friday, November 16

Matthew A. Leff, JD '02, Senior Attorney at Merck & Co., Inc. speaks about life as in-house counsel with a pharmaceutical company. This seminar is part of the SIPLA "Lunch and Learn" series, co-sponsored by the SBA, and is open to all. 12:10pm in Room 200.

Dean Hutson and Director of Alumni Relations Laura Chaney travel to Providence Rhode Island to co-host a reception for alumni at the Rhode Island Statehouse with state Senator Paul V. Jabour II '81 and Speaker William J. Murphy '89.

 

Saturday, November 17

It is International Students Day, an international observation of the right to freedom of expression and opinion and the right to education.

 

 

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With winter around the corner, get your skis ready and enjoy the beautiful mountains of New Hampshire!  Many mountains offer discounted fares for college students.  Loon Mountain, Waterville Valley, and Cranmore are offering a season pass good at all three mountains for $279 (a great price!!!!).  For more information, go to http://www.threedompass.com/info/index.asp. 

There are more opportunities to enjoy the beautiful (albeit cold) autumn weather.  The Sports Club will be running Flag Football on Friday at 2:30 and Ultimate Frisbee at 3:00 on Sunday.  Both games will be at White's Park and open to all students.  The Paintballing Club will also be having a trip at 8:45 on Saturday.  Meet at White's Park.  Take advantage of these great opportunities! 

Also, the Red River Theater on Main Street will be hosting the 6th Annual Somewhat North of Boston (S.N.O.B.) Film Festival.  Over 70 films by New England directors will be shown.  One day, two day, and individual movie tickets are available.  For more information, call the Red River Theater at (603) 224-4600 or visit the S.N.O.B. website at www.snobfilmfestival.org.

On Thursday, November 15,the Entertainment Law Society will be hosting a dinner and lecture by Pierce Law alumna Diane Chubb, Esq.  Mrs. Chubb will talk about her career as an entertainment lawyer for Fox (including her work on the Simpsons trademark)!  Mrs. Chubb's presentation will take place THIS Thursday at 6pm in Room 200.  For more information, including a full biography on Mrs. Chubb, e-mail entertainment@piercelaw.edu.

Don't miss this great opporunity to hear from an experienced attorney and learn about entertainment law!

As many members of the Pierce Law community know, Professor Karl Jorda was recently inducted into the Intellectual Property Hall of Fame. What does it take to make it into the IP Hall of Fame?  Professor Jorda answered a few questions about his experiences as an IP attorney in over three decades of corporate practice and 18 years in academia.
Unlike many chief IP counsels, Jorda kept his own patent docket so he would be aware of what the attorneys under his supervision were facing in dealing with the USPTO. 
Jorda says the most interesting problem he worked on during his corporate practice was the protection of atrazine while at Ciba-Geigy, which required the use of patents, trade secrets, and trademarks. Because other chemicals of the same genus were prior art, Ciba-Geigy patented only atrazine's use as an herbicide, not the compound itself. This is generally considered an inferior method of protecting an invention, but during the 17-year term of the patent, none of the company's competitors were able to invalidate the patent or invent around it, despite sales levels which inspired many attempts to do so. Ciba-Geigy further patented many of the processes used to produce atrazine, so competitors could not produce it as efficiently when the patent expired. Some of these patents were on the computer programs that ran the factories used to produce atrazine, and they were granted even though computer programs were not as widely acknowledged to be patentable as they are now. Ciba-Geigy kept other portions of its processes secret, which almost became problematic when seven patents were issued to an Italian company on the processes. A prior user who kept an invention secret still has the right to use it after a patent is issued to someone else, but proving prior use can be costly and time-consuming. Rather than go through the legal battles, Ciba-Geigy simply bought the Italian company. Like all patents, the one covering atrazine eventually expired. Because atrazine was a brand name rather than a chemical name, the owner of the name would normally be the only company allowed to sell atrazine under that name. But it sold so well during the life of the patent that by the time it ended, atrazine was recognized as a generic term, so Ciba-Geigy had to invent a new trademark, Aatrex, to sell it under.
That was all in the distant past. Jorda has been a professor for the last 18 years and has given over 300 talks during that time, about 1/3 of them on licensing and technology transfer. He says his greatest contribution to IP scholarship is teaching students practical skills they can actually use. Case in point: About six weeks into a former student's career, the student contacted Prof. Jorda and told him that a partner at the student's firm had told him he was working at the level of a 3rd or 4th year associate, which he attributed to the skills taught in Prof. Jorda's classes and others taught at Pierce Law.

Professors Bill Hennessey and Mary Wong recently participated in The Fourth International Conference on the Intellectual Property Protection of High Technology, held in Beijing, China. The conference, organized by Prof. Hennessey, Wang Bing of Tsinghua Law School (China), and Jane Clark of Gowlings, LLP (Canada) has been held biennially since 2001. Others from Pierce Law who have attended include Dean Hutson in 2001 and Professor Karen Hersey in 2003. Approximately 80 people attended the conference this year. Professor Wong believes that the smaller size allows for better discussions than some of the previous, much larger conferences she has attended, because there is time for people to do more than network. Professor Hennesseyspoke about issues relating to patent protection of software in 2001, 2005, and 2007, and research exceptions to patent protection in 2003. His talk this year was entitled "Recent Developments at the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Patentable Subject Matter". It focused on the issue of whether business methods need to be incorporated into a computer program or technological device to be patentable, and the fact that the CAFC is becoming stricter in its decisions about what constitutes patentable subject matter in light of several decisions overturned by the Supreme Court. Recent cases in evidence of the trend toward more restrictive definitions of patentable subject matter include In re Comiskey, In re Nuijten, and AT&T v. Microsoft.
Professor Wong's speech, "ISP 'Safe Harbors'" focused on protecting Internet Service Providers from liability for infringement of intellectual property rights (especially copyrights) by their users. Key issues are the lack of international uniformity in standards, lack of clarity about who is an ISP due to increased services offered by traditional ISPs and other organizations, and when ISPs should be liable for infringement of intellectual property rights by their users.

Dahlia Lithwick, Slate.com senior editor and U.S. Supreme Court correspondent, will be giving this year's Bownes Forum address at Franklin Pierce Law Center on Thursday, November 15.

The correct pronunciation of her name was a great mystery among the Pierce Law community until recently, with intense speculation about the possibility that the "w" is silent, which may be more common in Canada, where Lithwick was born. Even Professor Megan De Vorsey, the contact person for individuals interested in learning more, was unable to answer questions about the pronunciation of Ms. Lithwick's name. Fortunately, due to Lithwick's participation on National Public Radio's Day to Day, the mystery has been solved. The name is pronounced juts like it looks.

The topic of Lithwick's remarks was never a mystery. She will be speaking about how Supreme Court coverage has changed in the last few years. Lithwick has previously complained about the tediousness of the first Monday (the opening day of the Court's term), and that the "excitement" on first Mondays usually centers around which justice got new glasses, which one asked the first question of the term, or how long it takes Justices Breyer and Thomas to start whispering to each other.

This year, the opening day was more exciting because of revelations made by and about the Justices over the summer, such as Chief Justice John Roberts' seizures, or that Justice David Souter cried about the outcome of Bush v. Gore. Major books published on the Court during the recess were Clarence Thomas's My Grandfather's Son and Jeffrey Toobin's The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court.

However, according to Lithwick, First Monday in 2007 was still marked by oral argument about a case the Supreme Court probably should not have bothered with (Washington State Grange v. Washington State Republican party, which the Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit decided in a way the justices expressed little disagreement with). It also lacked "Supreme Court Dancers in shiny black leotards with three gold bands around their upper arms", one of the things Lithwick predicted would have made the first Monday exciting in 2002.

Top of the Docket

Food Drive: The 1L Class is collecting food and non-perishables for the holidays to address a critical shortage in supplies at the New Hampshire Food Bank. The crisis has worsened in recent weeks with inventory at an all time low, and food coming in at a slow pace. The most urgently-needed items include:

• Protein items such as canned tuna or chicken and canned stews and pasta
• Peanut butter
• 100% juice boxes (no glass please)
• Canned fruits in light syrup, applesauce
• Canned vegetables, tomatoes and tomato sauce
• Soups
• Healthy cereals
• Pasta, rice
• Dry beans

Please help by placing items in the box in front of Jan's desk from 9 AM- 5PM. The drive will run through December 1st.

Winter Clothing Drive: To aid the Interfaith Refugee Resettlement Program, the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) is collecting winter clothing. There is a collection box in the Lobby opposite Jan’s desk. The drive will accept donations through November 30th.

 

Sunday, November 18

Professor Mitchell Simon is in Georgia attending the 2007 workshop of the National Institute for Teaching Ethics and Professionalism. Professor Simon was selected as one of twenty 2007 Fellows by the Institute.

 

Monday, November 19

The International Intellectual Property Organization (IIPO) hosts its first "Brown Bag" Lunch Seminar. Gerardo J. Guillen MIP '07 will speak on "Intellectual Property in Central America." Room 200 from 12:10 - 1pm. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by the SBA and the Graduate Programs Office.

PAD holds open meeting from noon until 1:00pm in the Rich Room. This meeting aims to generate interest in PAD and recruit new students for our initiation that will take place after Thanksgiving. Food will be provided. PAD is the largest legal fraternity and membership benefits include access to law study systems, The Princeton Review, student loan consolidation, Brooks Brothers discounts, a health insurance program, GEICO Auto Insurance, Budget Truck rentals, and more.

 

Tuesday, November 20

Today is the anniversary of Mexico's 1910 Revolution. 

If he were alive, today would be the 82nd birthday of Robert F. Kennedy, the 64th Attorney General of the United States and younger brother of President John F. Kennedy.

The Nuremburg Trials, in which the International Military Tribunal tried 24 of the most important captured leaders of Nazi Germany, began on this day in 1945.

 

Wednesday, November 21

Today is both World Television Day and World Hello Day, each of which encourage peace through cultural exchange and communication. Possibly no one could personify this combination better than the peaceful accordionist, bandleader and North Dakota icon Lawrence Welk, who supported World Hello Day wholeheartedly, noting that his years on television gave him dozens of opportunities to greet people each day.

 

Thursday, November 22

Give happy thanks! Today is Thanksgiving, always held the fourth Thursday in November.

The first Presidential proclamation of the holiday was in 1789 after Elias Boudinot, member of the House of Representatives from Massachusetts, moved that a day of Thanksgiving be held "to thank God for giving the American people the opportunity to create a Constitution to preserve their hard won freedoms."

Pierce Law will be closed today and Friday for Thanksgiving.

 

Friday, November 23

Pierce Law is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Saturday, November 24

On the Origin of Species, in which Charles Darwin explained his theory of evolution by "natural selection," was published on this day in 1859.  

  

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Chess is more than a game of skill -- it is a medieval history lesson in miniature.

Many say chess is the oldest game in the world.  A classic battle of wit, skill, and strategem.  And it's fun too!  So, come out to the first meeting of the Chess Club at the Boardroom at 4:00pm this Saturday.  All students and faculty of all levels are invited.  New players will have the opportunity learn, and experienced players can test their skills. See you Saturday!

The Black Law Students Association (BLSA), along with the is sponsoring a Winter Clothing Drive!  

The organization will accept donations for 2 weeks:

Saturday, November 17th:  12 to 5pm;
Sunday, November 18th:  10am to 4pm;
Monday, November 19th thru Wednesday, November 21st:  9am to 5pm; AND
Monday, November 26th thru Friday, November 30th:  9am to 5pm.

ALL donations received will go to the Refugee Settlement community here in Concord with the help of the Interfaith Refugee Settlement organization.  A box for donations will be by Jan's desk during the above mentioned hours.  With respect to what can be donated, we are accepting jackets, coats, gloves, hats, scarves, boots, sweaters, etc. in good condition (slightly worn or new) for all ages.  The FPLC Phi Alpha Delta & J. Reuben Clark Law Society organizations are also supporting this activity.

For more information about the Interfaith Refugee Settlement organization, visit http://www.lssnorth.org/aboutus.htm

Give a gift this holiday to those in need!

From the Law Library at Pierce Law, this week On the Stand, we have a staff member, Jenease Grieco. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Jenease describes himself "1/8 Black, ¼ Italian and 5/8 Portuguese" -- a typical American.

At Pierce Law, he is responsible for the archival and preservation of all the periodicals in the library and the organization of the Government documents. He is a senior at the New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) in Concord, where is majoring in paralegal studies. A work study job with the New Hampshire Supreme Court Library led to a recommendation for the government documents position at the Pierce Law Library.

Jenease says he is always urging students to take advantage of the library's government document holdings. “At Pierce Law Library we have all the information that our Government publishes through the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). This is an honor and privilege, we must take advantage of all this information.”

Jenease says found his way to the legal field when he learned firsthand how perilous it can be to not understand how the legal system works. Several years ago, fearing his safety at home due to his sexual orientation, he sought asylum in the United States. While waiting in the U.S. for his application to proceed, he discovered too late that his attorney had taken his fees but never filed his application. Jenease was arrested and detained for 21 days until a new attorney was able to get his case opened. He now has permanent asylum status, but his experience left him wanting to make sure other immigrants do not get taken advantage of by unscrupulous attorneys.

Jenease's experience also taught him another lesson: “Follow you heart. There could be many rules and regulations, but doing what you think is right and standing for your values is the most important thing you could do for yourself and community.”

Today at 12:10 in Room 200, Gerardo Guillen (MIP '07) will make a presentation on intellectual property law and culture in Central America.  Lunch will be served!

(Brought to you by the IIPO, SBA, and Graduate Studies Program).

At a dinner hosted by the Entertainment Law Society last Wednesday, Pierce Law alumna and IP lawyer Diane Chubb (who eschews the "entertainment lawyer" label because it applies to anyone involved in show biz, not just IP attorneys) spoke about her experiences working for Twentieth Century Fox. Chubb started her career at Fox through an internship. Her advice to students who want an internship: find it on your own, because the career services office has difficulty finding enough internships the students who want them.
Chubb enjoyed her job protecting Fox's 7000+ trademarks, except for the salary. She has a collection of toys, posters, etc., given to her by Fox, which she says would rather give merchandise than pay. In some cases, infringement was easy to detect. Legitimate merchandise from "The Simpsons" contains the abbreviation TCFFC, for Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. Many of the infringing products had the letters in the wrong order, or the wrong number of spikes in Bart Simpson's hair.
Copyright issues involving photographs taken on the set of the X-Files were more difficult. Photographers who were given possession of copyright but signed a contract stating they would not do so released photos to several publishing houses. They had clearly violated their contracts, but stopping them required knowing exactly which photos were released. A picture of someone in one pose and a picture of the same person in an ever so slightly different pose are not copies of each other, so one would not infringe the other, which forced Chubb to meticulously match them up.
Chubb is now a consultant, doing most of her work for the graphics design firm whose owner convinced her to go to law school.

The J. Reuben Clark Law Society and the SBA are co-sponsoring a Halo Tournament Fundraiser.  So bring your video game skills to the Jury Box on Saturday December 1 at 7pm.  Players of all experience and ability are welcome!

Sign-ups are in the jury box all week. 

For more information on the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, visit http://jrcls.wordpress.com.

 

A reminder to all 1L's.... the MPT Writing Final is this Saturday.  Please show up early so you can find your assigned room and be seated BY 9am.  Don't forget your Bluebook!  Good luck!

The 1L Class is collecting food and non-perishables for the holidays to address a critical shortage in supplies at the New Hampshire Food Bank. The crisis has worsened in recent weeks with inventory at an all time low, and food coming in at a slow pace. The most urgently-needed items include:

• Protein items such as canned tuna or chicken and canned stews and pasta
• Peanut butter
• 100% juice boxes (no glass please)
• Canned fruits in light syrup, applesauce
• Canned vegetables, tomatoes and tomato sauce
• Soups
• Healthy cereals
• Pasta, rice
• Dry beans

Please help by placing items in the box in front of Jan's desk from 9 AM- 5PM. The drive will run through December 1st.

Winter Clothing Drive: To aid the Interfaith Refugee Resettlement Program, the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) is collecting winter clothing. There is a collection box in the Lobby opposite Jan’s desk. The drive will accept donations through November 30th.