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HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
November 2 - 30, 2009
Seton Hall University School of Law, Atrium, Library and Chapel

Please Donate NEW toys, books, CD’s, etc. suitable for ages infant-17.Wrapping paper and ribbons would also be appreciated.Donations can be dropped off in the boxes in the atrium, the chapel, and the library.

Students: Place your donations in the box in the atrium corresponding to your class (1L, 2L, 3L/4L, Evening) and sign the raffle sheet attached to the box. The class with the most toys will be entered into a raffle for a variety of PRIZES, including $100 BarBri certificates, Westlaw and Lexis points, and more!

Your generosity will benefit the children of the Saint Rose of Lima Parish and New Community Corporation of Newark.  Sponsored by St. Thomas More Society.  Questions can be sent to Rebecca Fink at Rebecca.fink84@gmail.com



 

RELIGIOUS LEGAL THEORY:
State of the Field
November 12-13, 2009

The conference will host leading scholars to assess the “state of the field” of religious legal theory, consolidating the advances and charting new directions for religious perspectives on law and public policy. Read more.



 

ORDER OF THE COIF/SWEARING IN CEREMONY
December 3, 2009
7 - 9 pm
Seton Hall University School of Law Auditorium/Atrium

   


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CAREER SERVICES NETWORKING EVENT
November 10, 2009
5 - 7 pm
Seton Hall University School of Law

 


 

 


 

 

BREAKING INTO ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS LAW
November 4, 2009
7 - 9pm
Seton Hall University School of Law, Student Lounge

The Entertainment and Sports Law Society of Seton Hall University School of Law is hosting it's first ever Industry Night -  “Breaking Into Entertainment and Sports Law”- an intimate panel event with some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports law. The event is limited to the first 35 registrants, so be sure to register in advance!  Business casual attire.

Panelists Include:
Ronald Bienstock- Founding Partner at Bienstock & Michael, PC; Adjunct professor of Entertainment Law at New York University
Bill Campbell- Sr. Vice President of Business Development (US Digital Music) for Sony Music Entertainment
Andrew Fisher- Sr. Writer, NBC-Universal Television
Michael Gold- Sr. Counsel, Legal & Business Affairs at NHL Enterprises, LP
Robert Raju- President/CEO of Axiom Sports & Entertainment

 


 


 

RISKS TO DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES OF HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES COMPANIES:
Corporate Compliance in a Distressed Economy
November, 4, 2009

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FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION TO CAREER SERVICES
November 2, 2009

4 - 5 pm
Seton Hall University School of Law



 

SECURITIES REGULATION AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?
October 30, 2009
9am - 5pm
Seton Hall University School of Law, Room 373

The Seton Hall Law Review will be hosting its annual Symposium on October 30, 2009, to address the impact of securities regulation on the current global financial crisis.  This event will examine the origins and genesis of the crisis, address the future of securities regulation both domestically and internationally, and attempt to anticipate the role of government agencies and private market participants in shaping and effectuating regulation.  Registration is free to all and includes continental breakfast and buffet lunch at The Newark Club.  Six (6) New York CLE credits available for full day attendance.

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BEYOND FALL OCI: CONDUCTING A JOB SEARCH
October 29, 2009
4 - 5pmSeton Hall University School of Law, Room 270

If you are still seeking a summer or permanent position, you should attend this program.  Come learn how to conduct an effective job search.



 Healthcare Compliance - October 26-29, 2009

HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
October 26-29, 2009
New Brunswick, NJ

The Healthcare Compliance Certification Program is a multi-day educational program for compliance professionals and lawyers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries.  The Program addresses the issues faced by the pharmaceutical and medical device industries in complying with such standards as the OIG’s Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (.pdf), the PhRMA Code (.pdf), and the AdvaMed Revised Code of Ethics (.pdf). The program immerses attendees in the statutes, regulations, and other guidance that comprise the body of law known as “fraud, waste, and abuse law,” as well as FDA law, so they can understand the legal underpinnings of the compliance programs that they enforce.

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TAX LAW CAREER PANEL
October 28, 2009

5-7:30pm
Seton Hall University School of Law, Faculty Library, Fifth Floor

Guest Speakers Include:
The Honorable Raymond A. Hayser, New Jersey Tax Court
Julia A. Cannarozzi, IRS Office of Chief Counsel
Pat Rufolo, Law Office of Pat Rufolo
David Kahan, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen, & KatzJames Venere, KPMG

Join us to hear speakers from large and small law firms, an accounting firm, the Internal Revenue Service Office of Chief Counsel, and a NJ Tax Court judge!  This will be a unique opportunity for all students to learn more about the exciting career options in the tax law field, as well as to network with successful practitioners and potential employers.  Even if you aren't sure that tax law is for you, this event will help you learn as much as possible to assist you with your job search and planning for the future.  All are welcome.

Presented by: The Seton Hall Law Tax Society, ABA Section of Taxation, and Rutgers Newark Law School
Beer, Wine, and Hors d'Oeuvres will be served. 
Please dress business casual.
Direct questions to Daniel Smith, Tax Law Society President at daniel.smith@student.shu.edu



 Evening Cirriculum Advisement

2LE & 3LE CURRICULUM ADVISEMENT
October 28, 2009
5 - 8:15 pm
Seton Hall University School of Law, Dean's Suite



 

RODINO SOCIETY ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET
October 27, 2009

7pm
The Newark Club, One Newark Center, 22nd Floor

The Seton Hall Law School Peter W. Rodino, Jr. Society invites you to attend the Annual Scholarship Banquet honoring the 2009 recipients of the:

Distinguished Public Service Award
Morris County Prosecutor Robert Bianchi, Esq.

Distinguished Leadership Award
Anthony Pope, Esq.

Outstanding Acheivement Award
Gina Mendola Longarzo, Esq.

For more information or to ask questions, please contact Adri Eisen, adri.eisen@gmail.com.



 

EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS CONFERENCE AND CAREER FAIR
October 24-25, 2009

Washington, DC

This conference and Career Fair is for Public Interest and Government Opportunities.  All students may still register for Table Talk and Programs.  For more information and registration please visit www.equaljusticeworks.org



 

INTERNATIONAL LAW WEEKEND FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL
Challenges to Transnational Governance
October 22-24, 2009
International Law Weekend 2009 will take place at the Association of the Bar of the City of New York (42 West 44th Street) on October 22, 2009, and at Fordham University School of Law (140 West 62nd Street) on October 23rd and 24th.
Registration free to all law school students and faculty

This conference is co-sponsored by Seton Hall Law the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, and Fordham Law School. The theme for this year’s conference is “Challenges to Transnational Governance,” and features more than 30 panels addressing a variety of topics relating to international law, including international criminal law, human rights law, international environmental law, international economics law, commercial law, and trade law.

Professor Kristen Boon will chair the panel, Overlapping Threats/Overlapping Jurisdictions: International Law in the Face of New Threats to Peace and Security. Professors Elizabeth Defeis and Tracy Kaye participate in the panel discussion, Current Developments in the European Union. Additional information on the event is available at American Branch of the International Law Association website.



MET LIFE LEGAL AFFAIRS CAREER FORUM
October 23, 2009
8:30 - 10:30am
MetLife, 1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY

Come and discover the many areas of practice at MetLife.  You will meet and hear from lawyers and compliance professionals representing different areas of the company in an informal setting.  You will learn about the vaired practices with MetLife Legal Affairs, including Corporate Ethics and Compliance Department.  The associates will share with you their perspectives on working in a corporate setting.  You may also submit resumes for summer and semester law clerk positions in New York, Boston and Warwick.  Business Casual Attire.  Breakfast will be served.  RSVP to maria.capra@shu.edu by Friday, October 16, 2009.



 

GOVERNMENT RESOURCE CENTER LAUNCH KICK-OFF ORIENTATION
October 21, 2009
4 - 5pm
Seton Hall University School of Law, Room 273

Please join the Office of Career Services at our kick-off orientation for the newly established Government Recourse Center.  The GRC will significantly assist students and alumni who are interested in pursuing careers at the local, state or federal government level.



 

CAREERS IN PUBLIC INTEREST
October 21, 2009
5pm
Seton Hall University of Law, Faculty Library

Practicing Public Interest lawyers will talk about their work experiences and will answer questions about what they do and how they got their.



 Brian Stellar

CIVILITY MATTERS: A WORKSHOP
October 19, 2009

4-6 pm
Seton Hall University School of Law, Room 373

Are you interested in trial law? Do you want to hear from practicing trial lawyers and judges about their experiences in the courtroom? The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) believes that proper etiquette and civility are an important aspect of courtroom practice. Join SHU Law's Litigation Society, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and the Women's Law Forum at an event hosted by Brian Steller ’82, a Partner at Connell, Foley LLP and President of the NJ Chapter of ABOTA. Additional speakers include former New Jersey Supreme Court and Appellate Court Judge Jack L. Linter, and Professor Paula Franzese. Mr. Stellar will present clips from ABOTA's DVD, "Civility Matters", followed by a discussion-style Q&A with the panelists. Afterward students and attending alumni and ABOTA members will enjoy a networking reception in the Atrium.



 

CLASSES OF 1989, 1994 & 1999 REUNIONS
October 17, 2009
6:30-10 pm
Seton Hall University School of Law



 Student Health Law Conference

THIRD ANNUAL STUDENT HEALTH LAW CONFERENCE
October 16, 2009
8:30 - 5 pm

This conference, which is attended by law students from law schools throughout the country, seeks to expose law students to the myriad career paths for attorneys in health and life sciences. The conference provides an introductory session on health law, panels on a variety of employment opportunities in health law, and a networking reception with the conference speakers.

Sponsored by the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics (ASLME) and Seton Hall Law

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CLASSES OF 1989, 1994 & 1999 REUNIONS
October 17, 2009
6:30-10 pm
Seton Hall University School of Law



Evening Student Coffee with Financial Aid

EVENING STUDENT COFFEE HOUR WITH FINANCIAL AID
October 8, 2009

5 - 6 pm
Seton Hall University School of Law, Auditorium



Essex County Bar Association Panel on Blogging & the Internet

ESSEX COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION PANEL ON BLOGGING AND THE INTERNET
October 7, 2009

1 - 5 pm
Seton Hall University School of Law, Auditorium



 

FIRST MONDAY
October 5, 2009
4 to 5:30 pm
Seton Hall Law, Multi-Purpose Room

The Law Democrats, along with the American Constitution Society (ACS), Federalist Society and Law Republicans, will co-sponsor the annual First Monday event, commemorating when the United States Supreme Court starts its new session each year. Students will meet for wine and hors d'œuvres to discuss the pending cases for the upcoming year, including the controversial gun case that may apply the Second Amendment to the states (McDonald vs. Chicago).  Seton Hall faculty will be in attendance, so this is a good chance to pick their brains about some of the upcoming cases.

Information on the current Supreme Court's docket for the 2009-2010 session is available at:  http://www.abanet.org/publiced/preview/briefs/home.html.



 

FEDERALIST SOCIETY: ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF PROPOSED HEALTH LEGISLATION, A DEBATE
October 2, 2009

1 - 3 pm, Small Moot Court Room
Seton Hall University School of Law
With Walter Block, Professor, Loyola University



 

SBA FALLFEST
October 2, 2009

O'Donoghues, Hoboken, NJ



 Verizon Public Interest Fellowship Program Kick-Off Breakfast

VERIZON PUBLIC INTEREST FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM KICK-OFF BREAKFAST
September 30, 2009
9 to 11 am
Seton Hall Law, 5th floor Faculty Library

A celebration of the Verizon Public Interest Fellowship Program, providing legal representation to low-income victims of domestic violence. Guest speakers include Dennis M. Bone, President of Verizon New Jersey; Paula T. Dow, Essex County Prosecutor; and Cory A. Booker, Mayor of Newark. For reservations contact 973-642-8711 or lori.thimmel@shu.edu

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 Big Brothers Big Sisters Launch

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LAUNCH
September 29, 2009

3:30 pm
Seton Hall University School of Law, Room 273



 

LAMBDA LAW ALLIANCE PRESENTS: THE LARAMIRE PROJECT
September 30, 2009

5:00 pm
Faculty Library

Refreshments will be served. Discussion to follow. ALL are welcome!


  

  
 Adjunct Dinner

ANNUAL ADJUNCT RECEPTION
September 30, 2009
5:30 - 8:30pm
The Newark Club, Newark, NJ



 

FEDERALIST SOCIETY
What's so Wrong with New Jersey's Judicial Selection System?
Stephen Ware of the University of Kansas School of Law v. Seton Hall's Professor Wefing
September 30, 2009
4:00 - 6:00pm
Large Moot Court Room

Learn how New Jersey selects its judges, then learn how New Jersey should select its judges. Professor Stephen Ware of the University of Kansas School of law will explain what's all wrong about how New Jersey's judicial selection process works. Our own Professor Wefing will attempt to explain why Professor Ware is mistaken. Professor Martin will moderate and Professors Baroni and Jaso will serve on as part of a commenting panel.



 

MUSLIM LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (MLSA)
EID UL-FITR DINNER CELEBRATION MARKING THE END OF RAMADAN
October 1, 2009
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-purpose Room

MLSA is hosting an Eid ul-Fitr Dinner celebrating the breaking of the fasting period.  Authentic food will be available.

Eid ul-Fitr (Arabic: عيد الفطر ‘Īdu l-Fir‎), often abbreviated to Eid, is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fir means "to break fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period. It is celebrated after the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, on the first day of Shawwal.



 

SEVENTH ANNUAL WORKS IN PROGRESS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (WIPIP) CONFERENCE
October 2-3, 2009
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 Current Scholarship in Labor & Employment Law (4th Annual Colloquium)

FOURTH ANNUAL COLLOQUIUM:
Current Scholarship in Labor & Employment Law
September 25-26, 2009

The Colloquium has become the premier American forum for labor and employment law scholars to present and obtain feedback on works-in-progress.  It's designed to allow professors to explore new ideas with the help of supportive colleagues, past colloquia have featured broad and deep treatment of topics spanning the gamut of Employment Law, Employment Discrimination, Labor Law, and Employee Benefits. Professors from across the country interact both in panel sessions and in the many opportunities for more informal conversations.

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 Red Mass

THE 25th ANNUAL RED MASS
September 25, 2009

Honoring Karol Corbin Walker, Esq. '86 and Thomas E. Durkin, Jr.Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Newark4 pmReception following Mass at the Archdiocesan Center (across the street from the Cathedral)For reservations, contact Alumni and Development at 973-642-8711, Lori.Thimmel@shu.edu.



 Alumni Networking Event for Evening Students

ALUMNI NETWORKING EVENT FOR EVENING STUDENTS
September 23, 2009
5- 6 pm
Seton Hall University School of Law, Atrium



 Judicial Clerkship Panel 

September 22, 2009
Panel Discussion of Judicial Clerkships
4 pm
Seton Hall University School of Law, Classroom 370

Come hear from New Jersey Superior Court Judges and their clerks regarding the benefits of a judicial clerkship, the application and interview process and what trial and appellate division judges are looking for when hiring.  The panel will also address internship opportunities. Includes guest speakers The Honorable Margaret M. Hayden, J.S.C.; The Honorable Verna Leath, J.S.C.; Kimberly Douglas, Esq., New Jersey Judiciary, Administrative Office of the Courts. For reservations contact Michele.Sadati, Office of Career Services, at michele.sadati@shu.edu.Sponsored by the Office of Career Services.



 

September 9, 2009
Judges' Reception
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Seton Hall Law, Newark



 

August 11, 2009
Law School 101
Seton Hall Law, Newark
6 pmTo register, contact Admissions at (973) 642-8747, Wanda.Wortherley@shu.edu.



 

August 20-21, 2009
Incoming Student Orientation
Seton Hall Law, Newark
8:30 am
Orientation Schedule Available Here



 

August 27, 2009
Law School 101

Seton Hall Law, Newark
12 pm
To register, contact Admissions at (973) 642-8747, Wanda.Wortherley@shu.edu



 

July 21, 2009
Law School 101

Seton Hall Law, Newark
6 pm
Learn about Seton Hall Law's academic programs, the admissions process and financial aid from a member of the admissions staff, as well as tour of the law school.  The informational presentation and tour typically run about 90 minutes combined.  The session has been designed to provide information and guidance to prospective applicants.  If you have already been admitted to Seton Hall Law, we encourage you to contact us to set up an individualized visit instead. To register, contact Admissions at (973) 642-8747, Wanda.Wortherley@shu.edu.



 

July 16, 2009
Alumni Happy Hour
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Red Bank (location to be determined)
Contact: Lori Thimmel, Director of Alumni Relations, (973) 642-8712, lori.thimmel@shu.edu



 

July 2, 2009
Law School 101

Seton Hall Law, Newark
12 pm
To register, contact Admissions at (973) 642-8747, Wanda.Wortherley@shu.edu.



 

June 16, 2009
Law School 101

Seton Hall Law, Newark
12 pm
Learn about Seton Hall Law's academic programs, the admissions process and financial aid from a member of the admissions staff, as well as tour of the law school.  The informational presentation and tour typically run about 90 minutes combined.  The session has been designed to provide information and guidance to prospective applicants.  If you have already been admitted to Seton Hall Law, we encourage you to contact us to set up an individualized visit instead. To register, contact Admissions at (973) 642-8747, Wanda.Wortherley@shu.edu.



 

June 15, 2009
Alumni Golf Tournament
Suburban Golf Club, Union
Lunch at 11:45 am, Shotgun at 1 pm
Sponsorships, Foursomes and Individual Packages Available
Contact: Lori Thimmel, Director of Alumni Relations, (973) 642-8712, lori.thimmel@shu.edu



 

June 4, 2009
Law School 101
Seton Hall Law, Newark
12 pm
Learn about Seton Hall Law's academic programs, the admissions process and financial aid from a member of the admissions staff, as well as tour of the law school.  The informational presentation and tour typically run about 90 minutes combined.  The session has been designed to provide information and guidance to prospective applicants.  If you have already been admitted to Seton Hall Law, we encourage you to contact us to set up an individualized visit instead. To register, contact Admissions at (973) 642-8747, Wanda.Wortherley@shu.edu.



 

May 22, 2009
Seton Hall Law Commencement
Prudential Center, Newark
10 am
Contact: Dean of Students Office, (973) 642-8707 law_studentservice@shu.edu



 

May 21, 2009
Mass for Commencement
Seton Hall Law, Newark
4 - 6 pmReception following service
Contact: Dean of Students Office, (973) 642-8707 law_studentservice@shu.edu



 

Tuesday May 19, 2009
Law School 101
Seton Hall Law, Newark
6 pm
Learn about Seton Hall Law's academic programs, the admissions process and financial aid from a member of the admissions staff, as well as tour of the law school.  The informational presentation and tour typically run about 90 minutes combined.  The session has been designed to provide information and guidance to prospective applicants.  If you have already been admitted to Seton Hall Law, we encourage you to contact us to set up an individualized visit instead. To register, contact Admissions at (973) 642-8747, Wanda.Wortherley@shu.edu.
Seton Hall Law, Newark



 

May 14, 2009
Atlantic City Reception at the NJSBA Convention
Borgata Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
5:30 to 7 pm
No Charge
Contact: Lori Thimmel, Director of Alumni Relations, (973) 642-8712, lori.thimmel@shu.edu