Scholarship established in honor of UF Law alum
Earlier this year, family and friends of Gerald A. Williams, Esq. (1950-2010) established The Gerald A. Williams Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor his legacy. Williams graduated from UF Law in 1975 and his two daughters, Monica Williams (JD 01) and Erica Williams (JD 05), also UF Law alumni. The first scholarship will be awarded from the fund in November. To see a complete description of the scholarship, click here.

Honor Committee congratulates new representatives
The UF Levin College of Law Honor Committee congratulates new representatives elected by the respective class peers. Representing the Class of 2013 are Anthony Jones, Tyler Hudson, Robin Lucas, David Sullivan and David Emas. Amanda Anderson was also elected to represent the Class of 2011. The Levin College of Law Honor Code represents a commitment by students to adhere to the highest degree of ethical integrity. The Honor Committee administers the Honor Code and is composed of law students, two faculty advisors and Dean Rachel Inman. If you have questions about the honor code or Honor Committee please contact Alexa Kwartin, Honor Committee Chairman, at akwartin@gmail.com.

Donate gently-used clothes to benefit PACE Center for Girls and Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Beginning Monday, Oct. 25, through Friday, Oct. 29, L.A.W. will be holding a clothes drive to collect donations of gently-used women and children’s clothing to benefit PACE Center for Girls and Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network. Collection boxes will be located in the cafeteria and at the L.A.W. table in the courtyard throughout the week. If you stop by the L.A.W. table, you can also get an early peek at the list of items up for bid in our annual Professor Auction! The auction will take place the first week of November, so start planning with your friends on which professors you want to bid. If you have any questions about the clothes drive, the auction, or L.A.W. in general, please e-mail L.A.W. Secretary Lauren Millcarek at lmillcar@gmail.com.

Family Law Society holding cell phone drive for domestic abuse victims
Family Law Society will be having a Cell Phone Drive Oct. 4-28 to collect cell phones and chargers to donate to Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network. The cell phones and chargers can be dropped off at any time in the Lawton Chiles Information Center lobby and will be collected to give to victims of domestic violence. Please collect the old cell phones lying around your house for victims who truly need them.

ASIL Career Fair/Mentoring Session
The American Society of International Law will be holding its annual meeting this Nov. 12-13 at the University of Miami School of Law. On Friday, Nov. 12, from 2:30–5 p.m., law students may attend a career fair/mentoring session. The fair is open to any and all law students, but will be targeted to those interested in international law. The goal of this annual meeting is to provide Florida law students who are interested and engaged in international law, whether in the classroom, or by participating on student organizations and journals, an opportunity to spend quality networking time with professionals from Florida firms and public interest organizations whose practice areas include international litigation, arbitration and advocacy. For information and to RSVP, contact Emily Holland at 646-660-2099 or e-mail her at emilybholland@gmail.com. Please note that there may be a registration deadline in October. The Center for Career Development will e-mail an update via the Career Hotline with more information.

Apply now for externships
Many opportunities are available in the Gainesville area for Spring 2011 externships. Go to the externships page to view locations and apply. Externships provide practical experience and permit you to earn course credit while you take other classes. The deadline for applications for most externships is Thursday, Oct. 14.

UF Law welcomes Luis Maria Palma
We would like to welcome Luis Maria Palma of Buenos Aires, Argentina to the College of Law. He is here with his wife, Paula. He will be teaching a foreign enrichment program on Latin America Judicial System & Reform from Oct. 4 to Dec. 1. Palma teaches at the University of Buenos Aires, and works for the Argentine Supreme Court as General Coordinator of the National Judicial Management Commission. He also works as a consultant for the U.S. Embassy on judicial reform issues. He has taught and consulted on these issues throughout Latin America and at the National Judicial College in the U.S. Palma’s office is located in HOL 362, or you can reach him by email at lmpalma@ufl.edu or by phone, 352-273-0995.

A Global Approach to Legal Education – Semester exchange programs deadline Oct. 13
The Levin College of Law offers numerous opportunities for semester study abroad. We encourage all students to consider these programs, as lawyers today have increasing global responsibilities for both domestic and foreign clients. Students can transfer up to 16 credits from the 10 one-semester exchange programs, including the two newest exchanges in Israel. Program eligibility is based on completion of first year and good academic standing. Grades are pass/fail and are not factored in to GPA. Students pay tuition only to UF and are responsible for all travel, housing and other costs. Financial aid may be used for study abroad. It does not cost anything to apply and be considered. Just fill out the UF Law application for the exchange programs; if accepted, we will forward your information to our partner institution and there will be some additional paperwork for them. Then, the only application fee is the $250 UF International Center (UFIC) fee, which you can pay after you know you are accepted. Links to our partner institutions and the application for the exchange programs can be found here. To discuss any of these programs, please contact Michelle Ocepek in the Office of Student Affairs in HOL 164 or e-mail her at ocepek@law.ufl.edu or call 352-273-0620.

Find out about Environmental and Land Use Law opportunities
The Environmental and Land Use Law Program offers students many opportunities to learn about this exciting area of law and develop relevant skills, by earning a Certificate in Environmental and Land Use Law, or enrolling in any of the wide array of course offerings, including the Conservation Clinic, summer externships and the Summer Study Abroad in Costa Rica. A one year post-J.D. LL.M. is also offered through the program. In addition, students can gain experience and knowledge, broaden their networks, and get to know fellow students and faculty by participating in the Environmental and Land Use Law Society (GreenLAW), the Environmental Moot Court Team and the Public Interest Environmental Conference. This year, the program will also offer several fellowships for students involved with the program. To learn more about these opportunities, students should attend the ELULP informational meeting Tuesday, Oct. 12, from 12–12:50 p.m. in HOL 345. If you want to learn more now, please visit our website, or contact Lena Hinson at elulp@law.ufl.edu if you have specific questions or want to set up an appointment with Program Director Alyson Flournoy.

Enrollment deadline for Environmental and Land Use Law Certificate Program
Students interested in enrolling in the Environmental and Land Use Law Certificate Program for this semester are encouraged to do so before Monday, Oct. 18. Through the Environmental & Land Use Law Certificate Program, students can graduate from law school with a valuable credential that indicates both concentration and accomplishment in these two fields. If you have recently enrolled, or plan to do so, please contact Lena Hinson at hinson@law.ufl.edu to set up an appointment with Program Director Alyson Flournoy to discuss your course of study for Spring 2011. For more information on the ELUL Certificate Program, please click here. Enrollment forms are available online or in HOL 319. Students enrolled in the certificate program will receive e-mail notification regarding priority pre-registration for core courses.

Anti-Defamation League Fellowship in Boca Raton
The 2011 Yegelwel Fellowship provides a $4,000 stipend to a UF Law student to participate in a Summer Fellowship Program at the Anti-Defamation League Florida Regional Office in Boca Raton. A generous gift from UF Law alumnus Evan Yegelwel, who graduated in 1980, has made this Fellowship possible. Yegelwel is a partner in the Jacksonville law firm of Terrell Hogan Ellis Yegelwel, PA.
Fellowship duties: The fellowship will last eight to 10 weeks, with the student committing to a minimum of 35 hours per week. The fellow will be supervised by the ADL Southern Area Counsel. Previous fellows conducted legal and legislative research on a broad variety of subjects including freedom of speech and association, religious freedom and separation of church and state, and employment and public accommodations discrimination. The fellow also handled constituent discrimination complaints and participated in ADL meetings, functions and events.
Eligibility:The Yegelwel Fellowship is limited to UF Law students who have successfully completed the first-year required curriculum, including Constitutional Law, and who are in good academic standing prior to beginning the fellowship. “Successful” completion of the first-year required curriculum means earning a passing grade in each course and maintaining an overall GPA of at least 3.0. First-year students are encouraged to apply for the fellowship, subject to verification of successful completion of their first-year courses prior to the start of the fellowship term. The student must also pass a background check. To apply, please submit the following: (1) a personal statement of 500 words or less outlining any past experiences or qualifications that indicate your interest in and commitment to public service; (2) a resume; (3) two references (including names, addresses and phone numbers); (4) an official transcript and (5) a letter verifying good academic standing. Please submit a hard copy of these items to Patricia Hancock in HOL 340. Deadline to apply is Nov. 1. Questions? Come to the Yegelwel Fellowship Open House. Past Fellows will discuss their experiences and answer questions about applying for the Fellowship, Wednesday, Oct. 13, at noon in HOL 350. Open to 1Ls, 2Ls and 3Ls. Pizza and refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Melissa Bamba (CSRRR Assistant Director) at 352-273-0614 or bamba@law.ufl.edu.