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Message from the Dean

Dean Susan PoserWelcome back from spring break! I hope you had time to relax, study, and get ready for the homestretch of the semester, and the real homestretch for the class of 2014! We still have a lot going on in the next month, including some career services programming, and registration for Fall classes. There are several opportunities in the next couple of weeks to learn more about upper level courses, areas of concentrated study, externships, etc., and to get some advice about planning your courses for the next year. Continue reading…

 

United States Senate Externship Program

United States Senate Externship ProgramOffice of United States Senator Deb Fischer in Washington, D.C.
Deadline: Friday, April 4

If you are interested in spending a semester in Washington, D.C., you should check out the College’s United States Senate Externship Program. The program is a full-time placement for either the fall or spring semester with the Office of United States Senator Deb Fischer in Washington, D.C. Continue reading…

 

Mental Health Week

Mental Health WeekMarch 31 - April 5
Join activities that provide a quality study break and help raise awareness and contribute to the national dialogue among law faculty, staff, and students about stress, depression, anxiety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, and other mental health conditions Continue reading…

 

20 Week Abortion Bans: Humane Public Policy or Threat to Women’s Health and Rights

Featuring Senator Danielle Conrad & Professor Teresa Collett.

Wednesday, April 2
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Hamann Auditorium

Senator Conrad and Professor Collett will discuss the constitutional implications of 20 week abortion bans. The speakers will also discuss the public policy concerns and other legal issues regarding these laws. Senator Conrad will also discuss the current legal landscape in Nebraska and the current lows on this topic.
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SIP's Annual Beer Tasting

SIP annual Beer Tasting EventWednesday, April 2
6:00-9:00p.m.
Off-Campus - Zipline Brewing Co. 2100 Magnum Circle, Ste. 1 (Lincoln)

Join SIP for their Third Annual Beer Tasting at Zipline with Texas exoneree Brandon Moon, who served 17 years of his 75 year sentence before being exonerated by DNA evidence. Continue reading…

 

Nebraska Attorney General Candidate Forum

Thursday, April 3
12:00 p.m.
Hamann Auditorium

Candidates will be given an opportunity to introduce themselves and respond to some questions that the student groups prepare in advance.

Hosted by the Republican Law Student Association and the Law School Democrats
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Women's Law Caucus Professional Clothing Drive

Women's Law Caucus Professional Clothing DriveApril 3-17

In conjunction with Women in the Law Section CLE at the Nebraska College of Law, the Nebraska Law Women's Law Caucus is holding a professional clothing drive beginning April 3 to benefit local men and women who are in need of professional clothing. Simply bring your donation items to the Women in the Law Section CLE —we will have bins to collect the items!
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Sean Suiter, Partner at Suiter-Swantz pc, llo

Thursday, April 3
12:00 p.m.
Room 111

The Student Intellectual Property Law Association (SIPLA) will be hosting speaker Sean Suiter, an experienced patent attorney (and pilot). His firm is one of the major patent firms in Nebraska. The talk will focus around the realities of patent practice and firm management. All are welcome to attend, and food will be provided (and homemade).

RSVP to Andrew Rasmussen at andrew.rasmussen@huskers.unl.edu if you plan to attend by Tuesday April 1st.
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Annual Laws 4 Paws East Campus Run

Laws 4 PawsSaturday, April 5
Check in 9:00 a.m.-Run 10:00 a.m.
College of Law

People and animal friendly, dogs welcome! Help support Homeward Bound in the Heartland, meet local rescue groups, buy tasty treats for your pets and tasty food for yourself!
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ICWA Training

ICWA Qualified Expert Witness Needed!

Monday, April 7
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Courtroom

Qualified Expert Witness (QEW)
Provide knowledge and awareness of tribal culture and child rearing practices including ceremonies, value of the extended families, and tribal resources for children.
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Fall OCI for 2Ls and 3Ls

On Campus InterviewsThursday, April 17
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Come learn about what you can expect, who participated last year, how you can best prepare, and ask any questions you may have about either of these interview programs. Fall OCIs begin September 3rd (the Wednesday after Labor Day) and the Kansas City Continue reading…

 
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