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Experts, foster parent discuss Florida gay adoption ban
"At the center of this case, and every other case, is a person." Shelbi Day, an American Civil Liberties Union attorney who represented a gay man and his partner in a case challenging an adoption ban for gay people, said those words at a recent panel discussion on gay adoption Wednesday, Sept. 29, just one week after the Third District of Appeal struck down a state law barring gay people from adopting. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Florida called the decision a victory for thousands of children in Florida waiting to be adopted.
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What's God got to do with it?
When considering how the federal government should treat religion, it is important to look at the historical context behind the Constitution to truly understand the intent of the nation's founders, said the senior vice president of a legal alliance dedicated to defending religious freedom at the University of Florida Levin College of Law Advocacy Center last week. Jeffery J. Ventrella's presentation, "What's God got to do with it?: The Prima Facie Propriety of Public Religious Expression," was sponsored by the UF Federalist Society and The John Templeton Foundation.READ MORE»
Dean discusses legal market, shares some good news
Dean Robert Jerry addressed concerns about the difficult placement market with 2L and 3L students on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
After outlining the general state of the U.S. economy to "put things in perspective," Dean Jerry shared a little bit of good news: There were recently 1,000 new jobs in legal markets. While this is a very small uptake, the legal economy and national economy have always closely tracked each other in history, he said.
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Doctor, law student seeks degree to clear physicians of bad-faith peer review
He was born the day the Western Allies landed in Africa in World War II.
He's a licensed medical doctor and refers to himself as the law school's only "emeritus" law student.
His name is Eric Grosch, 3L, and he's a man with a mission.
His mission consists of helping doctors who have been wrongfully blacklisted for instances that were the will of God or by other doctors acting in bad faith.
"I've seen a lot of injustice in medicine and as a physician can't do much about it," Grosch said. "As an attorney, I can enlist and harness the authority of the court to possibly do good things."
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UF Law professor becomes director of the Center for Building Better Communities
UF Law Professor Dawn Jourdan recently became the director of the Center for Building Better Communities, a UF program dedicated to building the planning and growth management capacity of Florida's local governments.
The CBBC is a response to the increasingly challenging growth management and community development issues facing Florida communities, and to the emerging concepts of sustainable development, smart growth and livable communities.
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Faculty Scholarship and Activities
The UF Law faculty is comprised of highly accomplished scholar-teachers who bring remarkable experience and knowledge to the classroom. Keep up with what faculty are writing about and saying each week in FlaLaw by reading about their scholarship and activities.
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Upcoming Events
Honor Code Committee holds elections Oct. 5
The Honor Code Committee is holding their annual elections Tuesday, Oct. 5. To view the candidates and to read their profiles, please follow the Google link to view the PDF.
Practicing law and representing clients as a law student
An information session on all clinics will be held Oct. 13 in the Bailey Courtroom from noon-1 p.m.
Clinics offer the rare law school opportunity to apply classroom theory in a practice setting while learning valuable lawyering skills and providing a public service. Come to Bailey Courtroom on Oct. 13 to meet clinic professors and interns, or visit the clinic offices in 100 Bruton-Geer Hall. Spring 2011 applications for Levin College of Law clinical programs will be sent via ALL LAW listserv by Oct. 8 and available in the Clinics by October 11. Deadline for submission is Oct. 22. Copies will be available in the clinics and Student Affairs.
You must have your Florida Bar Initial Clearance letter attached to your clinic application - except for Mediation or Conservation Clinics. See Director and Legal Skills Prof. Tom Ankersen to apply for Conservation Clinic.
For more information, check our website, call 352-273-0800 or come see us at 100 Bruton-Geer Hall.
Student volunteers needed to assist with Florida Innocence Commission
The Florida Innocence Commission seeks student volunteers to assist with its efforts. The Commission was established by order of Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady to conduct a comprehensive study of the causes of wrongful convictions and of measures to prevent such convictions. The Commission is looking for 2L and 3L student volunteers to help research information related to the causes of wrongful convictions. There will be an organizational meeting with Lester Garringer, executive director of the Florida Innocence Commission, Oct. 4 from 4-6 p.m. in HOL 285B.
Bread and Butter of Your Law Practice: The Real Estate Transaction Timeline
Robert J. Rohan, Esq. From Attorney's Title Fund Services, will share his insight on a career involving real property practice in this event co-Sponsored by the Real Property Law Association Monday, Oct. 4, at 5:30 p.m.
Gaining Insights Series: State Attorney and Public Defender
Eighth Judicial Circuit State Attorney David Margulies (JD 06) and Public Defender Whitney Untiedt (JD 05) will share their perspectives and experiences Tuesday, Oct. 5, at noon in HOL 345. This is a great opportunity to learn what it is like to practice in the criminal law area from both the prosecution and defense side.
Tough Economy Survival Series: 2L and 3L Resume Workshop
2Ls and 3Ls: Are you wondering if you are not getting the coveted call for an interview because of your resume? Learn how you can make the most of your legal resume and turn it into a legal marketing tool that can help you launch your legal career. Career Development counselors will be on hand to answer those tough questions Wednesday, Oct. 6, at noon in HOL 180.
Careers with the United States Air Force
Captain Jason Gunnell will be on hand to answer questions and share his legal career experience in the Air Force Thursday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m. in HOL 345.
Plan to attend and learn about legal career opportunities in the United States Air Force.
ABA president, UF Law grad Stephen N. Zack gives Criser Distinguished Lecture Oct. 8
American Bar Association President Stephen N. Zack (JD 71) will present at the Marshall M. Criser Distinguished Lecture Series Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. in HOL 180. His topic will be "How Will the Next Generation of Lawyers be Remembered?" There will also be an unveiling of his portrait on the wall with the other UF Law alumni ABA presidents. The lecture will be featured on a live feed on the Internet by linking off the UF Law homepage. Zack, former president of The Florida Bar, is the first Hispanic-American to take on the duty and the fifth UF Law graduate to hold the position as ABA president. He will also present the Book Award Ceremony immediately following his lecture Oct. 8 to honor students with the best performance in the Spring 2010 semester.
Library hosts movie night on the lawn Oct. 14
The Lawton Chiles Legal Information Center presents Inaugural Movie Night Under the Stars. The event, hosted by the UF Law Library, Office of Student Affairs, the alumni office and JMBA, will feature "The Paper Chase" Thursday, Oct. 14, at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn behind Bruton-Geer Hall. See the LIC's
flier for more information.
Barbara Woodhouse discusses 'Regulating the Global Market in Babies' Oct. 27
The Center on Children and Families hosts its Fifth Annual Weyrauch Distinguished Lecture in Family Law with Barbara Bennett Woodhouse, LQC Lamar Professor in Law, Emory University School of Law, on Oct. 27 at noon in HOL 180. There will be a reception immediately following her presentation, "Regulating the Global Market in Babies: No Private Placements, No Choice of Color, No Returns."
Town hall meeting scheduled for Nov. 3
At noon on Nov. 3, there will be a town hall meeting for students to ask questions of panel members Robert Jerry, Bill Page, Deb Staats and Rachel Inman. Check future issues of FlaLaw for location information.
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UF Law professor guest on PBS special
Jon Mills was a guest commentator on the television special, "Florida: Choosing the Future." The program addressed critical issues facing Florida including economic, political and social issues. NYU Law Professor Arthur Miller moderated the program which consisted of 13 panelists, with the format of the discussion following the Socratic Method. Other notable panelists included former Florida Governor Bob Graham, Tampa mayor Pam Iorio and Miami Dade College President Eduardo Padrón. The special was produced by WEDU in Tampa in association with Fred Friendly Seminars and with the support of the Florida Humanities Council and Reubin Askew Institute on Politics and Society. More information and a schedule of upcoming airings of the program can be found at the Reubin Askew Institute website.
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.
Credit-hour requirement change for International & Comparative Law Certificate program
Along with the certificate programs in Family Law, Intellectual Property and Estates & Trusts, the International & Comparative Law Certificate program will no longer require that students complete eight additional hours beyond the normal hours needed for graduation as part of the program requirements. All other International & Comparative Law Certificate program requirements remain in effect. This change is effective immediately for current and future students enrolled in the certificate program, and is based on authorization from the faculty that occurred in the Sept. 8 faculty meeting.
Second- and third-year student scholarships available
Available scholarships for second- and third-year law students are now available and listed along with eligibility requirements on the Financial Aid Bulletin Board on the concourse and on our website. Students currently receiving a law school scholarship are not eligible to apply.
Applications can be obtained from the Office of Student Affairs, HOL 164, in a rack by the front door, and must be returned by 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8.
Awards will be made by the end of the fall semester.
Criminal Law Association welcomes new E-board
The Criminal Law Association would like to welcome new E-board members: Natalie Shorrock, President; Tatum Brown, Vice President; Maria Thompson, Treasurer; Sherley Jean, Secretary; Holly Marini, Public Relations; Sarah Casey, LCC Rep Nominee; Anthony Jones, 1L Rep. We look forward to kicking off the semester as soon as possible, so look out for events and meetings.
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.
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