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Carlson’s Ethics Refresher #26

Carlson’s Ethics RefresherQUESTION

John was arrested for DUI and hires you to represent him. Since John is unemployed, his father, a long-time business client of your firm, agrees to pay your fee. A few days after your first meeting with John, his father calls you and asks questions about John’s defense and the anticipated outcome of the case. You should:
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Cedfeldt & Putz Named Women of Character, Courage & Commitment

Caitlyn Cedfeldt & Hannah PutzCongratulations to 3L Caitlyn Cedfeldt & 2L Hannah Putz, both of whom have been named "Women of Character, Courage & Commitment" by the UNL Women's Center. Caitlyn and Hannah were nominated for this recognition for their tireless efforts and commitment to the College's student organization CLEP - the Community Legal Education Program. Continue reading…

 

NYU’s Richard Epstein to deliver Pound Lecture

Richard EpsteinTuesday, March 4
12:00 p.m.
Hamann Auditorium

Richard Epstein, one of the most influential thinkers in legal academia, will deliver the annual Roscoe Pound Lecture at the University of Nebraska College of Law. Epstein, a professor of law at New York University, will discuss modern financial taking Continue reading…

 

Gubernatorial Candidate Chuck Hassebrook

Wednesday, March 5
12:10 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Room 113

Democrat Chuck Hassebrook will discuss his run for office and his ideas for bettering the state of Nebraska. Chuck has served as a Regent for the University of Nebraska for 18 years and is a UNL graduate. He will give a presentation and then open it up for any questions.

Feel free to bring your own brown bag lunch.
Brought to you by the Law School Democrats
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1L Oral Arguments Panel

Thursday, March 6th
12:00 p.m.
Room 113

Hard to believe that oral arguments (and the end of legal writing class), are fast approaching! To help you prepare, Delta Theta Phi is holding its annual oral argument panel. Continue reading…

 

Public Interest Law Fair & Second Annual Justice Jam

Thursday, March 6
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Main Floor/Student Lounge

The University of Nebraska College of Law Career Services Office would like to invite you to a Public Interest Law Fair. If you have ever considered a career in public interest law, or if you would just like to learn a little more a Continue reading…

 

Mandatory 3L Graduation Meeting

Tuesday, March 11
12:00 p.m.
Room 113

Deans Pearce and Brummond will lead the meeting with a range of topics that they want to discuss with Class of 2014, including critical information regarding graduation and events held in connection with graduation. There will also be a discussion soliciting ideas for the class gift AND FREE FOOD!

For more information, contact David Schwenke dtschwenke@gmail.com.

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Spring Break Shadow Sign-Ups!

This is a great way for you to learn about a practice area, see a Judge in action, or meet people in the legal community.
Stop by the CSO to sign up! Deadline for sign-ups is March 10th at noon.

(NOTE: We do sign-ups for this program the old fashioned way. You must personally come to the CSO Resource Room 179. If you are a 2L or 3L who will not be on campus but you want to participate, please let me know directly and we can try to accommodate you.)
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Class of 2014!

The NSBA is offering to house a resume book of 3L students seeking post-graduate employment in Nebraska (This is separate from and in addition to the Rural Practice Resume books that are already up.) The resume book will be accessible by all attorney members in the password protected site. Continue reading…

 

Scholarship Opportunity

Scholarship OpportunityDONALD O’BRIEN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The Scholarship Award is in honor of Judge Donald E. O’Brien, Senior Judge, United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa. The Scholarship is open to any first or second-year law student with ties to the State of Iowa Continue reading…

 
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