College of Law Sounding Block

S.T.I.R Talk this week

S.T.I.R.Tuesday, February 5
4:00 p.m.
Student Lounge

“Why we should (mostly) stop teaching doctrine after the first year of law school”
Presented by Professor Kevin Ruser

Join faculty and fellow students for an hour of food, drink and conversation.
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Wilson leading discussion on UCC change

Catherine WilsonThe Nebraska Unicameral is considering a highly technical amendment (LB 146) to the Uniform Commercial Code, and Professor Catherine Wilson is leading the discussion surrounding the proposal. Last week, Wilson presented to the Banking, Commerce and insurance Committee during a hearing on the bill. Continue reading…

 

From the Library

Stephanie PearlmanThe Schmid Law Library is pleased to announce the Faculty Research Assistant Fellowship Program.

Fellows will work with faculty on research projects under the supervision of a member of the law library faculty. The first two Fellows in this program are Elizabeth Henthorn and Sarah Safarik.
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Representation in Mediation Competition

Last weekend, UNL teams competed in the 4th Annual Representation in Mediation Intraschool Competition. Following three rounds of competition on Saturday, the first place team consisted of 3Ls Lia Bies and Carla Waldbaum. The second place team consisted of 2Ls Kelsey Dawson and Jeff White. Continue reading…

 

Law College to host Nebraska Supreme Court

Nebraska Supreme CourtThe Nebraska Supreme Court is in session on Thursday, February 7, beginning at 9:00 am. The Court will have a question and answer session after oral arguments have concluded.

Case Summaries are available on the Foundational Legal Skills Blackboard page. Copies will be available in the Dean’s Office on Thursday before the argument.
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Cambridge Study Abroad Program

Downing CollegeSummer Session 2013
June 23-August 1
Application Deadline: April 1, 2013

The Cambridge Study Abroad Program is a fully ABA-accredited program jointly sponsored by Downing College of Cambridge University and The University of Mississippi School of Law, in affiliation with The University of Arkansas- Continue reading…

 

Externship Panel

Wednesday, February 6
12:10-1:00
Hamann Auditorium

Bring your lunch and join the CSO for a discussion regarding the externship program. There will be a student panel consisting of current and past externs who will share their experiences with you.
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Rural Practice Initiative

NSBAMonday, February 11
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Hamann Auditorium

Join representatives from the Nebraska State Bar Association for a free lunch as they explain what the Rural Practice Initiative is all about. Continue reading…

 

International Law Panel

Wednesday, February 13
12:00 p.m.- 1:00p.m.
Room 111

Mr. Thomas Monaghan who was the Director of the Department of Justice for the United Nations Mission in Kosovo from May 2004 through March 2006 will present on his experiences. Mr. Monaghan was also previously the United States Attorney for the District of Nebraska. Continue reading…

 

Women in the Law Speed-Networking

Women in the Law Speed-NetworkingThursday, March 7
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Student Lounge


The Women in the Law Section of the NSBA and the Nebraska Law Career Services are hosting a networking event at the Nebraska College of Law. Our goal is to have 20 female attorneys at the event. We plan to do speed-networking (think speed-dating) Continue reading…

 

Looking for a Job?

Help WantedThe CSO is here to help.
We continue to post new opportunities in ROSCOE.
Be sure to check often or set up an automatic search that will e-mail you directly.

Stop by Room 179, call 472-5130 or e-mail lawcareer@unl.edu to make an appointment with one of the CSO staff.
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Lose Something?

Lost and FoundCheck in the Dean’s office!
Every semester items are brought to the Dean’s office from around the law college.
If you’ve lost something, come in and check, it just might be here waiting for you to claim it.
Items not claimed are taken to the Goodwill at the end of the year.
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Originally published February 4, 2013 - Submit an Item