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Professor Vojdik seeks research assistants

May 14, 2012

Professor Val Vojdik is seeking one or two research assistants to conduct legal research into issues involving gender, international law and law reform in the Middle East. Please email résumés to Vojdik at vvojdik@utk.edu.

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Inns of Court Application Deadline Set

April 23, 2012

Before those of you who are second-year students head off for summer experiences, the college wants to apprise you of an opportunity that will await you as a member of the third-year class. Knoxville is the home of the Hamilton Burnett Chapter of the American Inns of Court, a national organization “designed to improve the [...]

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Notice for graduating students

April 23, 2012

Graduating 3Ls be advised that seat numbers for the May 11 Hooding Ceremony have been put into student mail boxes. Graduates will need to bring them to the ceremony and be ready to line up according to their number.

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Professor Reynolds seeks summer research assistant

April 23, 2012

Professor Glenn Reynolds is looking for a research assistant for this summer/fall. Research topics will primarily involve constitutional law.  If you’re interested, please leave a resume in his mailbox on the second floor, across from the Faculty Lounge.

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Professor McKanders needs summer research assistant

April 16, 2012

A summer research assistant is needed to work approximately 40 hours per week during the summer.  Research will be in the area of immigration and asylum law.  Assistant may also have the opportunity to help out with clinic immigration cases over the summer. Students interested in the position should send a resume, current transcript and [...]

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The Catherine Albiston Prize for Recent Developments on Gender, Law & Justice

April 11, 2012

The Berkeley Journal of Gender, Law & Justice is now accepting submissions for its first student writing competition. The Catherine Albiston Prize for Recent Developments on Gender, Law & Justice gives students the opportunity to submit pieces for publication during the 2012-13 academic year. We invite submissions of research, analysis, narrative, theory and commentary that [...]

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Judicial Externship applications due April 12

April 3, 2012

Students interested in applying to participate in the Fall 2012 judicial externship program must file an application with Professor Penny White before 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 12. The application materials are available online.

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College presents screening of “Hot Coffee” April 9

April 3, 2012

On Monday, April 9, from 4:30-7 p.m., the Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution will present a film screening of “Hot Coffee” in conjunction with the Knoxville Bar Association and the Tennessee Association for Justice. First-time filmmaker Susan Saladoff has created an award-winning documentary that will change the way you think about so-called frivolous lawsuits. “Hot Coffee,” [...]

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Special program addresses role of State Attorneys General, possible summer opportunities and new course at UT Law

March 26, 2012

On Tuesday, March 27, from noon- 2 p.m., two prominent State Attorneys General will speak on the role of the state attorney general in today’s mass litigation world and will introduce a new course and potential summer opportunities for those interested in work within a state attorney general’s office. State Attorneys General figure prominently in [...]

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Fifth annual 1L Advocacy Idol competition March 27

March 26, 2012

The Fifth Annual 1L Advocacy Idol competition will be held on Tuesday, March 27, beginning at 5 p.m. in Room 132. Twenty four members of the first-year class have embraced the opportunity to compete by presenting five-minute opening statements to a panel of judges and lawyers. After preliminary rounds, six finalists will be chosen, and [...]

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PAD trial teams place fifth and 14th

March 26, 2012

The UT Phi Alpha Delta Trial Team competed in Washington, D.C.  March 8-10. Two teams competed, placing fifth and 14th in a field of 32 teams. The  fifth-place team won the ballot of every judge who saw them but unfortunately did not garner enough total points to advance to the final rounds. The team members were Ashley Thurman (1L), [...]

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Judicial clerkship information meeting March 12

March 6, 2012

A general informational meeting about judicial clerkships will be held on Monday, March 12, from noon-1 p.m. in Room 132. All 1L and 2L students are urged to attend this meeting to learn more about judicial clerkships after graduation and how to prepare for these job opportunities. The program will feature a panel presentation by former [...]

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Students interested in antitrust sought by ABA section

March 6, 2012

The ABA Antitrust Section Exemptions & Immunities Committee is eager to generate interest among younger attorneys and law students interested in antitrust. In particular, the committee publishes case summaries of important recent opinions within its purview, and the summaries are drafted by volunteers. Most volunteers are lawyers early in antitrust practices, but they hope to [...]

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Feb. 9 forum to discuss summer program in Beijing, China

February 7, 2012

Professor Greg Stein and Professor Tom Wilson of the Robert H. McKinney School of Law at Indiana University wil lead a forum on Feb. 9 in Room 135 during the free hour for students wishing to participate in a summer study abroad program in Beijing, China. The program, sponsored by Indiana University, takes place from [...]

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NLR student writing competition deadline is Feb. 21

February 7, 2012

The deadline for submitting articles for the 2012 Winter Student Writing Competition sponsored by the National Law Review is Feb. 21. Suggested topics are environmental and energy law, and insurance and intellectual property law, but other topics will be considered. The winning articles from this month’s NLR 2012 Law Student Writing Competition will be published [...]

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Student debt management expert to visit Jan. 25

January 23, 2012

Concerned about your law school debt?  Jeffrey E. Hanson, a national authority on financial literacy, borrower education and debt management for law students, will be at the College of Law on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. All interested students are invited to a free one-hour session in Room 132 from noon until 1 p.m. on loan [...]

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Professor Wolitz seeks research assistant

January 23, 2012

Professor David Wolitz seeks a research assistant for a project questioning federal courts’ and federal prosecutors’ exclusive jurisdiction over federal crimes.

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Volunteers for Student Ambassador program sought

January 17, 2012

The Admissions Office is soliciting volunteers for a new group of law students to help recruit the best and the brightest for UT Law. We have combined the existing Student Host Program and the PAD Student Ambassadors into a new group called UT Law Student Ambassadors. These volunteers and admissions staff will work together on [...]

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Career Center programming begins

January 17, 2012

Welcome back, students!  The Lewis Career Center has planned quite a few workshops for the spring semester, so check The Informant and your email often for updates. Upcoming programs: January 6-20: 1L Resume Clinic Before you submit your application materials to employers, let our staff give them a quick check-up – no appointment required!  Upload a [...]

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Thornton Athletics Student Life Center seeks tutors

January 12, 2012

The Thornton Athletics Student Life Center is seeking potential tutors for the spring semester in most every academic area. Graduate students will be paid $11 per hour. For more information contact Ashley Whellis at awheelis@utk.edu.  

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