This Week at USF Law
May 3, 2021

School of Law Events

Finals Week »

Good luck to all students on finals, and congratulations to our graduating class! The Deans' Office has prepared the following virtual care package as you prepare for finals.

May 3 - 15

Thursday Together: Guided Meditation »

Hosted by Professors Magee and Iglesias, and the Office of Student Affairs

May 6 | 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Zoom

Open Office Hours: Student Affairs and Law Registrar »

Hosted by the Office of Student Affairs and Office of the Registrar

May 7 | 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Zoom | Flyer

SBA Calendar

Student Planner Calendar

Community Events

A Thousand Cuts: Film Screening & Discussion »

The USF Center for Asia Pacific Studies and Yuchengco Philippine Studies Program welcome Dr. Sheila Coronel (Columbia University) for a conversation about the award-winning documentary, A Thousand Cuts. The film follows Maria Ressa, Rappler’s CEO and investigative journalist who has become a target of President Rodrigo Duterte’s crackdown on the news media in the Philippines. The conversation will feature Dr. Coronel (consultant on the film) and USF’s James Zarsadiaz, Associate Professor of History and Director of the Yuchengco Philippine Studies Program.

May 3 | 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm | Register

Announcements

Succeeding as a Summer Associate

Thank you to all students who joined us last week for "Succeeding as a Summer Associate" workshop with Drew Amoroso. A recording of the session is available for all students, as well as a copy of the presentation's slides.

Commencement Student Speaker

Congratulations to Riane Briones, graduating 3L student, who will deliver the student commencement speech at this year's graduation celebration. Please join us in congratulating Riane!

USF F ood Pantry: Last Opening »

The USF Office of the Dean of Students has opened the food pantry request form as of May 3rd at 9 AM. Students in the San Francisco area can access this on-campus resource; students currently outside of the Bay Area interested in exploring food resources are encouraged to email usfpantry@usfca.edu.

Extended Application Deadline for Racial Justice for Clinic and Criminal & Juvenile Justice Clinics »

Gain crucial experience, on active cases, in real San Francisco courts! Appear on the record! Invaluable opportunity! Apply to the Racial Justice Clinic or the Criminal & Juvenile Justice Clinic to begin practicing your legal skills to become a USF lawyer! Flyer

Call for 2021-2022 Staff Editors

The Intellectual Property and Technology Law Journal (IPTLJ) is now accepting Staff Editor applications for next school year. No previous journal experience or interest in IP is required or necessary, just an interest in learning! If interested, please send an email to usf.iptlj@gmail.com along with your resume and a brief statement of interest. You will then be sent a very brief technical assessment to complete. IPTLJ will be accepting and reviewing applications on a rolling basis, which means applications will be reviewed as they are received. This process will continue until all the slots are filled. The earlier you apply, the earlier you will receive a decision.

Bike Cage Usage

For any law students studying in Zief Law Library and biking to school, please know that the bike cage, located in the P1 parking garage behind the elevator, is available for you to store your bike. To arrange use of the bike cage, please contact Donna Creasman at dlcreasman@usfca.edu for more information.

USF Law Review: Want to get published? »

The USF Law Review is proud to publish articles from law students at USF. Law students who wish to submit their article (e.g., Writing Requirement) should email their article to Renato Flores by May 31, 2021. Please find the eligibility requirements online.

Upcoming Private Scholarship Deadlines

Antonoplos & Associates Legal Scholarship »

Deadline: 5/31/2021
Amount: $2,500

And many more... For important financial aid updates as well as additional scholarship information, visit the Financial Aid website. Email lawfinaid@usfca.edu with any questions.

Click here for more financial aid information and upcoming scholarship opportunities!

Volunteer

San Francisco Justice & Diversity Center »

Numerous pro bono opportunities, see the flyer for details.

Please track your pro bono hours

Save the Date: Upcoming Events

CLE webinar on the Psychological Dimensions of Dispute Resolution »

You are invited to a complimentary CLE webinar on the Psychological Dimensions of Dispute Resolution. Join JAMS neutrals, Hon. Lynn Duryee (Ret.) and Stephen Sulmeyer, JD., PhD., as they discuss the basic concepts related to the psychology of conflict and how to apply them in your legal practice.

Jun. 1 | 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm | Register

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This Week at USF LawMay 3, 2021