This Week: Prof. Levitt Leads Constitution Day Talk
Professor Justin Levitt studies the Constitution’s commitment to democracy and has put it into practice in positions outside of school, working with nonprofits, at the Department of Justice, and in the White House. On the eve of the country’s 250th birthday, join us for a Constitution Day conversation that couldn’t be more timely. The discussion will run 12-1 p.m. this Wednesday, Sept. 17, in Robinson Courtroom. Lunch will be provided.
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Library to Host 'Rock Your Diversity' Crafting Event
Join LLS Student Life, Bloomberg Law, & Rains Library to paint pebbles to create a vibrant pebble work! This is a wonderful opportunity to express yourself and showcase your individuality. Following the theme of DEI Week: Paint anything that resonates with your identity! Paint what you love! Two sessions will be offered: today, Monday, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. in the Rains Library Director's Suite and Conference Room, and Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 12 p.m. on the Rains Library patio.
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Webinar Focuses on Supporting Students with Disabilities
As part of Diversity Week, LLS' Office of Student Life/Student Affairs is co-sponsoring with LMU's Disability Support Services Office "Access & Equity in the Classroom: Supporting Students with Disabilities in Undergraduate, Graduate, and Law School Programs," on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 2-4 p.m. The webinar is open to all faculty and staff. It will feature Paul Grossman, former chief regional attorney for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; and Jamie Axelrod, former president of AHEAD and director of disability resources at Northern Arizona University.
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Begin Your Bar Prep Journey at Bar Fair Days
BarBri, Helix, and Themis will be on campus for Bar Fair days today, Monday, Sept. 15 and Tuesday, Sept. 16 on the Esplanade. If you are taking the bar exam in 2026, be sure to stop by. If you are taking the MPRE, you may also want to drop in and ask about study materials. Don't miss the opportunity to ask questions while the companies are on campus. They won't return until Oct. 13-14. For more information, see the Bar Exam Newsletter.
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Copyright Scholars Convening for 'Dawn of AI' IP Symposium
Copyright and other scholars will convene for "Dawn of AI, Dusk of WTO: Now and Next Challenges for Intellectual Property" on Friday, Sept. 19 in Courtroom of the '90s. The symposium will feature copyright and IP scholars from Oxford University, George Washington University Law School, UC Irvine Law School, Hanken School of Economics, and more. The symposium will run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and is open to all students, faculty, and alumni. View program and RSVP>>
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Discover Clinics, Practica, & More at Experiential Learning Fair
Stop by the Fall Experiential Learning Fair (ELF) on Monday, Sept. 29, from 12-1 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. on the Esplanade to discover all the opportunities LLS offers to practice your legal skills. Faculty, staff, and students from the Loyola Social Justice Law Clinic, Byrne Trial Advocacy Team, Transactional Negotiation Team, Field Placement Department, and more will be on hand to share information and answer questions about getting involved in experiential programs. There will also be ice cream! Learn more about experiential learning opportunities>>
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Legal Research and Writing Faculty to Host Discussion on AI
The Legal Research and Writing (LRW) faculty will welcome Professor Rebekah Hanley, University of Oregon School of Law, for two discussions on AI and the future of legal writing on Monday, Sept. 29. From 12-1 p.m., Hanley will lead the ALWD Distinguished Speaker Faculty Workshop, "Transforming Legal Writing Education: Opportunities and Responsibilities in the Age of Generative AI," in the Faculty Workshop Room (Rains 210), and from 5-6 p.m. will lead the ALWD Distinguished Speaker Student Workshop, "AI and the Future of Legal Writing: Tools, Challenges, and Best Practices" in Merrifield Hall.
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Official law school events are noted above or summarized in the space below. Student-organization and related events are listed on the LEO Engage events calendar (select LLS under Branches). Questions? Email us!
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Regular Mass Times (during academic year)- Tuesdays and Thursdays: 12-12:30 p.m., Chapel of the Advocate. Exception for Thursday, Sept. 18: No LLS Mass due to Mass of the Holy Spirit on the Westchester Campus
- Special Feast Days: visit LLS Calendar.
- LLS Ministry calendar
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