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Moot Court Final Four competitors (from left) Robert Davis, Tara Nelson, Cary Aronovitz and Kevin Combest will present arguments in this Friday's oral competition. Read Competitor Biographies>>
Chief Justice John Roberts to Judge Moot Court Competition This Friday, Sept. 5
John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, will have a chance to put four UF law students on the spot this semester (Read Competitor Biographies).
Roberts will become the first representative of the U.S. Supreme Court in history to judge the Justice Campbell Thornal Moot Court Final Four on Sept. 5 at the Curtis M. Phillips Center at 10 a.m. The Moot Court Final Four will be open to all law students, faculty and staff. Students must show law school UFIDs to get in and may not bring backpacks, any other large bags, or laptops. Photography is prohibited and cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode.
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Class of 2011 Maintains College’s Status as Top Public Law School
This year’s entering class is among the best and brightest in the nation. With UF Law ranked in the top 25 public and 46th overall of the nation’s nearly 200 accredited law schools, our student body continues to reflect the college’s status as one of the country’s best public law schools. With a substantial 397 students and an average LSAT score of 160, the class of 2011 is no exception to this standard of excellence.
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Career Spotlight: Alumnus Michael T. Moore Makes a Splash in Maritime Law
What started as food service job turned into a lifelong legal career for one UF Law graduate. Michael T. Moore, a double Gator (JD 74), spent his summers before law school waiting tables in North Carolina and Cape Cod. There, he fell in love with the maritime history of the Northeast. Moore knew he was interested in maritime law because of this experience, but then he took Professor McCoy’s admiralty law course during his first year of law school, and he was hooked.
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UF Law Professor Honored with Rockefeller Foundation Innovation Award
For her tireless work and innovative policy proposals to strengthen Social Security for vulnerable groups, Patricia Dilley, professor at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, was recently presented with a Rockefeller Foundation Innovation Award. Dilley’s proposal, Restoring Old Age Income Security for Low Wage Workers, was recognized by the National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI), as part of an initiative to generate social security options for the benefit of groups such as low-paid and disabled workers, elderly widows, and those older than 80 years of age.
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Rowe Discusses Fantasy Leagues' Move Into College Football
Professor Elizabeth Rowe was quoted in an article investigating the NCAA trying to block fantasy leagues' move into college football. Rowe said she believes that courts treat sports figures differently than other public figures, including film and music stars whose likenesses are almost always protected. When it comes to sports, the courts "tend to lean more toward letting the public have it, letting the public get it for free," Rowe said.
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Upcoming Events
Environmental and Land Use Law Potluck Sept. 4
There will be a potluck reception for all students and faculty with an interest in environmental and land use law, at the home of Professor Mary Jane Angelo on Thursday, September 4 at 6:00 p.m. Bring your favorite dish and get to know some students and faculty who share your interests. Please RSVP to Lena Hinson at hinson@law.ufl.edu and let Lena know if you need directions of Prof. Angelo's home.
Glasser Barbecue Sept. 11
The Levin College of Law is holding a free barbecue for all students, faculty and staff Thursday, Sept. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Schott Courtyard. The food is from Hill's Bar-B-Que in Gainesville. The event is sponsored by the Gene K. and Elaine Glasser Endowment. The Glassers, who are both UF alumni, also brought us last year's barbecue. They hope the events will sponsor a greater sense of community among people at the law school. "The law school education I received at the University of Florida has greatly influenced my professional and personal life, creating lasting memories with my friends," said Gene Glasser, a Fort Lauderdale attorney who received his law degree from UF in 1972. Please come and enjoy the food next Thursday.
University of Florida 50th Anniversary of Integration/ Constitution Day 2008, Sept. 17
"Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Integration of the University of Florida"
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chesterfield Smith Ceremonial Classroom
Film, lecture and panel discussion on the federal constitutional issues involved in the desegregation of legal education. All are invited. Contact Melissa Bamba at bamba@law.ufl.edu for details.
UF Police Department to Present "Active Shooter" Program Sept. 19 and 23
Most of us have read the tragic stories of campuses and workplaces which have been visited by the awful event of a person randomly shooting. The University of Florida Police Department (UPD) has developed an hour-long program designed to inform employees about how to respond in the case of what is called an "active shooter" incident on campus and the College of Law staff members of Student Services and the Lawton Chiles Legal Information Center invite you to join them for this informative program at the following dates and times:
Friday, September 19th — 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Monday, September 22nd — 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Both programs are identical so you may choose the best time and day for your schedule and both will be held in Room 180, The Chesterfield Smith Classroom, 1st Floor, East end of the College of Law Courtyard. Please join us and you may call Rick Donnelly (273-0703) or Rachel Inman (273-0921) if you have any questions about the program.
News Briefs
Ribbon Cut for South African Bill of Rights Exhibit
The UF Levin College of Law unveiled images of South Africa’s Bill of Rights in Holland Hall on Friday. The College of Law purchased the images from an art gallery in Durban, South Africa, said Kathie Price, associate dean for library and technology. Price is heavily involved in UF’s South Africa study abroad program. South Africa’s Constitutional Assembly adopted the new Bill of Rights in May 1996. Until April 1994, when South Africa had its first democratic election, many South Africans were subjected to numerous human rights violations. The prints are one set of 50 limited-edition portfolios produced. Many artists produced the art in various styles to represent South Africa’s diversity. The images are displayed on a wall in the third floor of Holland Hall. (Pictured: Rick Donnelly, Professor Berta Hernandez-Truyol, Dean Kathy Price, Catherine Douglas, Kamala Botha, Etta Mills, Sharon Rush, Justin Anderson and Julia Davis).
UF Law Welcomes New Comparative Law Students
UF Law would like to welcome the new LL.M. in Comparative Law students: Lea Abi-Nader, Alwaleed Albazaie, Kamala Botha, Charlotte Broly, Leslie Gunn, Paula Horton-Cross, Na Li, Karina Lins, Rene Pabon Ortiz, Raul Rojas, Sirinapa Sanpoom, Vecdet Tasel and Simon Urdaneta. The LL.M. in Comparative Law Program is designed exclusively for graduates of foreign law schools who want to enhance their understanding of the American legal system and the English common law system from which it evolved. The entering class of fall 2008 hail from 13 countries including Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, France, Brazil, Trinidad & Tobago, China, Brazil, Bolivia, Puerto Rico, Thailand, Turkey and Venezuela.
Inn of Court Seeks Members
The James C. Adkins, Jr. Inn of Court, Gainesville, is seeking well-qualified students interested in participating in the esteemed American Inns of Court, a legal mentoring organization that teams law students (pupils) with new lawyers (associates), seasoned practitioners (barristers), and judges and senior trial lawyers (Masters of the Bench). The Inn meets six to eight times per year. Selected students participate in regular meetings, consisting of a dinner with all members of the Inn present, followed by an educational component, at which the members of the Inn demonstrate and discuss issues, techniques, problems and ethics of trial advocacy. This is an excellent opportunity to work with and to observe outstanding trial lawyers and judges while learning trial techniques and valuable skills. Applications, available in Legal Research & Writing, are due Sept. 15. For more information, please contact Legal Skills Professor Diane Tomlinson at tomlinso@law.ufl.edu.
ELULP Informational Meeting
The Environmental and Land Use Law Program offers many opportunities for you to become involved and learn about these important areas of law. There will be an informational meeting from 12:00 — 12:50 p.m., on Wednesday, September 10 in Room 284 Holland. At the meeting you’ll learn critical information about the ELUL program, including the requirements for earning a Certificate in Environmental and Land Use Law, and details about the curriculum, including the Conservation Clinic, summer externships, and the Summer Study Abroad in Costa Rica, and find out about the Environmental and Land Use Law Society, the Environmental Moot Court Team, the Public Interest Environmental Conference, and our new LL.M. in Environmental and Land Use Law. Students who attend will also have the chance to meet and talk with some of the ELULP faculty and to get individual advice on course selection for summer and fall and career development guidance. This is an excellent opportunity for currently enrolled certificate students to get answers to questions about certificate requirements, course availability, etc.
All students with an interest are encouraged to attend, but especially first and second year students – this is the ideal opportunity to get the best possible information to plan your academic program for your remaining semesters. Questions? Contact ELULP Program Assistant Lena Hinson at hinson@law.ufl.edu.
CSRRR Research Assistant Needed
Research Assistant needed to help carry out the goals and mission of the Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations. Responsibilities include researching and writing articles for the yearly newsletter, organizing aspects of the Center’s programs and events, participating in Center-sponsored activities, and providing administrative expertise. Candidate must have excellent organizational and writing skills. Contact Melissa Bamba at Bamba@law.ufl.edu or 273-0614 to apply.
Funds Available to Student Organizations
The Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations will make funds available during the 2008-2009 academic year to registered student organizations sponsoring programs or activities that address the Center’s mission. Awards of up to $500 available for programs or activities that substantively address issues of race, race relations and/or racism. To be considered for funding, email a brief summary, including the name of your group, date funds needed, a budget, and the date and description of the proposed event, to Melissa Bamba Bamba@law.ufl.edu or 273-0614. Apply early as funds are limited.
Trial Team Tryouts Begin Sept. 3
The award-winning Trial Team is pleased to announce the dates for
its Fall 2008 Tryout Competition:
Sept. 3, 6:30 pm: Informational Meeting, Room 285C
Sept. 11, 6:30 pm: Education Session, Room 285C
Sept. 15, 6:30 pm: Round 1
Sept. 22, 6:30 pm: Round 2
Sept. 28, 9:30 am: Round 3, New Members Announced
Oct. 3, 9:30 am: Final 4 Competition
We encourage all interested second-year students to participate as
this will be the only tryout competition the Trial Team will host
this school year. To learn more about the competition and the
trial process, please sign up for Fall 2008 Trial Team
Intramural Competition on TWEN.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Manno at emanno@ufl.edu.
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