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March 30 March 31 April 1 April 2 April 3 April 4

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 30

Quote of the Week:

“Democracy is the process by which people choose the man who’ll get the blame.”

-Bertrand RussellINSIDE:Election Results - pg. 2 Insane Sudoku- pg. 5 LCS News- pg. 7

Law Student Org.Officer Training

2:45-5pmAdobe Lodge

AA Meeting5-6 pm

Benson CenterConf. Rm 207 A

LCSPreping for OCIs

NoonB142

SALSA/MELSA Banquet

Menara Restaurant

Trademark/Patent Law

NoonB137

Federalist SocietyRight to Bear Arms

NoonB142

Final SCU Bar Prep

Parents & PartnersPanel- 10-11am

B 142

Bar Prep VI-Planning for Success

Biotech lawGroup

ElectionsNoonB135

Biotech LawGroup

Career Panel5-7pm

Wiegand, Arts andScis Building

Academic AdvisingNoon, 5-6 pm

Bannan Lounge Deadline: Optional Homework assignments #1 and #2 from Perfor-mance Test Bar Prep III workshop 3/20 due for professional graders’

comments.

Deadline: Timely filing date for July 2009 CA Bar Exam first time taker applications (late fees apply thereafter).

PISJC/PALSPotluck4-6 pm

Bannan Lounge

JLSA, ILSAAI

High Court of Justice,IsraelNoonB139

ACLUHappy Hour

5-7 pmLoft Bar

and Bistro

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Gemma Daggs, Presidentgdaggs@scu.edu

Margie Dellegrotti and Daniel Zazueta, VPS (Full-Time)

mdellegrotti@scu.edu, dzazueta@scu.edu

Marina Wiant, VP (Part-Time)mwiant@scu.edu

Chris Rusca, Treasurercrusca@scu.edu

Caitlin Robinett, Print Editorcrobinett@scu.edu

Mercedes Roy, Online Editorjmroy@scu.edu

SBA BOARDFrom The SBA:

ABA Reps Candidate Votes Percentage Matt O’Leary 265 20.29% Hao Nguyen 264 20.21% Micah Yospe 228 17.46% Quinn Nichols 202 15.47% Michael Dachs 182 13.94% Jim Lauth & Molly 165 12.63% Constitution Revisions Votes Percentage Yes 294 73.32% No 107 26.68%

Dear Student Body, You voted and the results are IN! Please see below for 1.) your SBA and ABA Representatives and 2.) the faculty, staff and students YOU chose to honor.

SBA elections ran last Wednesday through Friday on Ecampus and nominations for the student choice awards were accepted during the first two weeks of Barris-ter’s Ball ticket sales. All results were awarded at Friday’s Ball.

THANK YOU for voting. ~ The Student Bar Association

SBA ELECTION RESULTS President Candidate Votes Percentage Caitlin Robinett 211 42.20%Joe Flannery 197 39.40%Bob Gambino 53 10.60%Sterling Henderson 39 7.80% Vice President (Full) Candidate Votes Percentage Carlos Rosario & Veepee De Vera 181 48.53% Sam Kamal & Mitesh Patel 125 33.51% Karlina Paredes & ZJ Hull 67 17.96% Vice President (Part) Candidate Votes Percentage Jessica Bacosa & Brandon Fields 49 62.03% Jenni MacArthur 30 37.97% Treasurer Candidate Votes Percentage Jay Choi 181 43.30% Jaclyn Meilander 124 29.67% Michael Arguello 76 18.18% JJ Stark-Modlin 37 8.85% Print Editor Candidate Votes Percentage Marina Wiant 190 43.88% Hieu Tran 122 28.28% Malia Vella 121 27.94% Online Editor Candidate Votes Percentage Chris Bunch 253 66.93% Peter Zarate 125 33.07%

STUDENT CHOICE AWARDS

Professor of the YearBrad Joondeph

1L Prof of the YearNancy Wright

LARAW Prof of the YearYvonne Ekern

Student Leader of the YearGemma Daggs

Staff Member of the YearCarl Frazier

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ABA Reps Candidate Votes Percentage Matt O’Leary 265 20.29% Hao Nguyen 264 20.21% Micah Yospe 228 17.46% Quinn Nichols 202 15.47% Michael Dachs 182 13.94% Jim Lauth & Molly 165 12.63% Constitution Revisions Votes Percentage Yes 294 73.32% No 107 26.68%

"Perspectives and Practical Approaches toInternational Trademark Law

& Comparisons to International Patent Law"

Speakers: Leslie McKnew, Senior IP Counsel, Cisco

Rick Frenkel, Of Counsel, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati

April 1, 12-1 Bannan 137 *Refreshments served

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Law Records Notes March 30, 2009

To apply online, go to: http://calbar.xap.com/

The timely filing deadline is April 1, 2009The FINAL filing deadline is June 15, 2009

Have a questionfor Law Records?

Law Records hasDrop In Advising sessionsin the Bannan Loungeon Mondays from12 1 and 5 6 p.m.

LSO outgoing Presidents:Get your election resultsin to Alisa atlawstudentlife@scu.edubefore Friday, April 3!Tell your new officersabout the training on 4/3from 2:45 5!

Summer Registration will be the week of April 6th.

Check your appointment date and time on ecampus this week!

Anyone with a grade of "NR" (Not Reported),"I" (Incomplete), or a "missing grade" mustsubmit pending work to the professor byApril 29th. At the end of the spring semesterall pending fall grades will be changed to "F"s.

If you have any questions or concerns, pleasesend an email to lawrecords@scu.edu.

Not sure if your Incomplete is cleared yet?Check e campus!

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Sudoku

Hey Graduates!Hey Graduates!Have you filled out the graduate survey yet?Have you filled out the graduate survey yet?

http://law.scu.edu/surveys/awards/awards2009.htmhttp://law.scu.edu/surveys/awards/awards2009.htm

Yes, I did! It was simple and pretty easy. I’m so glad I did it.

OH NO!! I forgot! Do I still have time to do it?

OH NO!! I forgot! Do I still have time to do it?

Yes, the survey will be available all day Monday. Do it now.

Hurry up, time is running out. Don’t wait!

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FINAL SCU BAR PREP – April 4!

Parents & Partners Panel – Bring your family (kids welcome) to hear from other grads and their families what support you will need this summer. (10-11 am B142) You may stay or attend the concurrent LCS event on job hunting.

Bar Prep VI: Planning for Success – This final freestanding program in our spring series features a CA Bar Essay Grader who explain the grader’s perspective, and a former SCU ASP Director and private Bar Tutor who will help you start your own study plan. They can also address whether you might want to consider (or save your money) supplemental skills courses and/or tutoring. (noon-3:45 B142). Law Alumni networking reception follows.

Don’t forget these deadlines! Tues. March 31: Optional Homework assignments #1 and #2 from Performance Test Bar Prep III workshop 3/20 due for professional graders’ comments. Wed. April 1: Timely filing date for July 2009 CA Bar Exam first time taker applications (late fees apply thereafter).Tues. April 7: Optional Homework assignment from Essay B Bar Prep V due for professional graders’ comments.

DVDs of all Prep sessions are at Library Circulation the week after taping. We urge you to preview the full series to get the most out of your time-consuming and expensive Bar study. Questions: apd@scu.edu. Do this once, do it right, and never do it again.

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Make Time for YourCareer! The LCS News March 30th – April 3rd www.law.edu/careers

Public Interest Law Corner: Upcoming Programs: SCU Law Jobs Log onto SCU Law Jobs: www.scu.edu/law/careers and find jobs like these:

Current Open Positions:

Oregon Judicial Department (Salem, OR) Law Clerkship— The current opening is for the position of clerk to the Regular Division judge. The Regular Division clerk is generally hired for a two-year period. (3L,4LE-Grad) Job ID # 4610

Synopsys, Inc. (Mountain View) THIS IS A RESUME COLLECT-- The Legal Department of Synopsys, Inc. is looking for qualified candidates interested in a legal internship for either academic credit or a stipend of $3,000. Legal interns will work directly with attorneys on a variety of legal matters impacting publicly-traded corporations, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and board matters, SEC filings, employment counseling, inbound and outbound licensing agreements and confidentiality agreements, vendor contracts, and intellectual property projects. (1L-3LE) Job ID# 4632

Livermore City Attorney's Office (Livermore, CA) Summer Law Clerk-- The City Attorney's Office for the City of Livermore would like to interview qualified second year law students who are interested in a summer law clerk volunteer position in the municipal law field. (2L, 3L) Job ID# 4627

Do you have questions about preparing for on-campus interviews? Want to know what hiring partners look for in a candidate? Want to get some "insider" tips on how to be an outstanding summer associate? Then plan on attending the Law Career Services Lunch Hour Series... A CONVERSATION WITH HIRING PARTNERS: GETTING READY FOR ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS

MONDAY MARCH 30 AT 12:00 IN BANNAN 142

GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Robert Beyers, Ph.D.: Partner in Morgan Lewis's Intellectual Property Practice, providing clients with exceptional knowledge and skills in the semiconductor, computer, Internet, telecommunications and financial services industries.

David A. Patton: Partner at Lonich and Patton-practices family law exclusively, and heads the firm's family law practice. Mr. Patton has 20 years experience as a trial lawyer.

Andrew P. Valentine: Partner at DLA Piper, concentrates his practice in patent, intellectual property, high technology, and complex commercial litigation. Mr. Valentine is also one of the Pro Bono Coordinators for the firm's Silicon Valley office.

JONES DAY PRESENTATION: A LUNCH HOUR SESSION ON 4/01 Wednesday 4/01: 12:00 Bannan 127

“Lawyers in Action: A Presentation of Mock Patent Prosecution and Patent Litigation Counseling Sessions.” There will also be an overview of the Jones Day IP Practice and time for general student Q&A. Jones Day will be sponsoring lunch that day-no brown bag necessary!

Santa Clara’s Pro Bono Recognition Awards: DUE Friday, April 3rd Have you been volunteering at a non-profit or legal services organization, a government agency or office, a community based organization or church group throughout the year?

Get recognized for your time and effort!!! If you volunteered a minimum of 50 hours between May 1, 2008 and May 1, 2009, you are eligible for one of three awards:

Bronze for the first year of recognition,

Silver for your second, and Gold for your third.

Previous Pro Bono Recognition Recipients: Have you forgotten to pick up your plaque from last year?

If so, please visit the PILCS office at 101 Loyola Hall after March 9th

to pick up your plaque from last year.

For more information about the Pro-Bono Program, including a detailed checklist, please contact Sarah or Jason at PILCS@scu.edu.

For More Information, Scholarships and Applications, please visit:http://law.scu.edu/careers/public-interest-career-services-summer-funding.cfm

Career Advising with LCS: To schedule an appointment at LCS, go to our website at: http://law.scu.edu/careersand click on “Make an Appointment” or call our front desk at 408-554-4350 to schedule an appointment with an LCS Career Advisor.

Mark your calendar: OCI 2009 Orientation! April 6th & 7th. There will be multiple sessions held at the lunch hour and during the evening over both days. Look out for upcoming LCS e-mails!

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please call Law Career Services at 408-554-4350, or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY – California Relay) at least 48 hours prior to the event.