2012 Archive - Student News

 
  • CLIMB
    CLIMB Program Culture Night: Empower Yourself
    March 30, 2012
    “My power came from the fact that I learned what I love to do,” Professor Maurice Dyson told his audience. “If you’re...
  • Diversity Luncheon
    Diversity Luncheon Brings Good Eats and Cameraderie
    March 29, 2012
    TJSL’s Diversity Luncheon was held on Thursday, March 28, in a new location - the 8th floor conference room – with its stunning views of...
  • Jessup Competition
    Moot Court Honor Society Performs Well at Jessup Competition
    March 28, 2012
    By Susy Prochazka   From March 1st to March 4th, the Moot Court Honor Society’s Jessup team participated in the 53rd Philip C. Jessup...
  • Environmental Competition
    ADR Teams Compete in State Bar Environmental Negotiation Competition
    March 28, 2012
    By Professor Paul Spiegelman   Two teams representing the Thomas Jefferson ADR Society competed in State Bar Environmental  Negotiation...
  • Hate Crimes Panel
    Diversity Week Begins With Panel on Hate Crimes
    March 26, 2012
    What is a hate crime? According to Deputy District Attorney Oscar Garcia, who prosecutes the cases, a hate crime has to be “substantially...
  • Guantánamo
    TJSL Students Get an Inside Look at Guantánamo Prison
    March 21, 2012
    Defense Attorney Nancy Hollander said she will “talk about Guantánamo anywhere, anytime, with anyone who’s willing to listen....
  • Jeffersonian
    What and Where is The Jeffersonian?
    March 19, 2012
    By Nancy Astifo, 3-L   Want to express your opinion? Want to read about sports or current events? Or do you want to sell your books at the end...
  • ADR Competition
    TJSL Hosts, Competes in ABA Regional Mediation Competition to Rave Reviews
    March 19, 2012
    By Professor Paul Spiegelman   While students were starting Spring break, TJSL and the ADR Society was hosting and competing in the ABA’s...
  • Lyla Askejian
    Congratulations to Lyla Askejian!
    March 15, 2012
    Third year student Lyla Askejian will be entering the Public Defender Corps, a prestigious three-year fellowship program funded by Equal Justice...
  • Success Suits Him
    Clothes Make the Lawyer: "Dress Like a Partner"
    March 9, 2012
    Can you wear a patterned tie with a patterned shirt? Should you wear brown socks if you wear brown shoes? Should you wear a sport coat to an...