Tuesday, May 21: Grad Alley, click here.

Wednesday, May 22: All University Commencement, click here.

Wednesday, May 22: Law School Barristers’ Ball, click here.

Thursday, May 23: Awards and Send-Off Reception, click here.

Friday, May 24: Convocation, click here.

For questions regarding Convocation please contact the Office of Student Affairs at law.studentaffairs@nyu.edu. For all University Commencement related questions please contact the Office of University Events at (212) 998-6260.

Consult this site to locate exam policies and procedures, identify support services during this stressful time, find available study spaces, and locate free coffee.  We wish you all the best for the Spring 2013 exam period!

Exam Policies and Procedures

To ensure you comply with all exam policies and procedures, please consult the Academic Services Exam Information webpage.
Special Circumstances Impacting Performance

The Office of Student Affairs is available to assist you with various challenges that may impact students’ performance this time of year. Examples include: death of a family member, onset of illness (physical and/or mental), and need for exam accommodations beyond what is available through the Office of Academic Services.  Under these special circumstances, the Office of Student Affairs will work with the Office of Academic Services to assist you.  To request an exam postponement or accommodation, please click here, and submit an email explaining your request, to the Office of Student Affairs in Furman Hall, Suite 474 or via e-mail at law.studentaffairs@nyu.edu.  Please note that all requests are kept confidential.

Illness Before or During an Exam

If you become ill prior to the day of an exam, you must contact one of the following offices:
• Records and Registration (FH 400, law.registration@nyu.edu)
• Academic Services (FH 400, law.acadservices@nyu.edu)
• Student Affairs Office (FH 474, law.studentaffairs@nyu.edu )

If you become ill on the day of an exam and believe you will not be able to complete it, do not begin the examination.  Immediately report your illness to the proctor who will send you to the appropriate administrative office.

If you become ill after starting the exam, also report it to the proctor immediately.  For more information, consult the Student Handbook, Section F., page 23, Examinations.  Click here to view the handbook.

Ensuring Laptop Compliance

Don’t risk losing critical time during your exam. Make sure to take the Practice Exam with this exam period’s version of the Exam4 software. If you are non-compliant after 2pm on Tuesday, May 7th, you will lose any downtime during an exam due to laptop problems. Plan ahead and get your laptop compliant today.

Study Spaces

Classroom Spaces

Please check the signs in the lobby of Vanderbilt Hall and Furman Hall each day to see which classrooms are available as study space, but also know that there are designated Quiet Study Rooms for the exam period.

SBA Study Rooms

The SBA oversees the reservation process of the group study rooms (312, 320, 322, and 336) in Furman Hall. They are available for use from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. by making a request here: https://its.law.nyu.edu/groupstudy/.

The SBA requests that you understand the following:
• Group study room priority usage is for groups of 2 or more people with proof of advance reservation.
• The rooms may be booked up to seven days in advance and are available for 2 hours per session per group per day.
• Group study room users without reservations must vacate the room when requested by a group with proof of valid reservation.
• There is a ten-minute grace period for reservations.  If the group (2 or more people) is not present within the grace period, the reservation is invalid, and another group may use the room.  If you have an irresolvable conflict regarding a room reservation you should see the public safety officer at the front desk.

Event Spaces as Study Rooms

Various large event spaces (Greenberg Lounge, Tishman Auditorium, etc.) are available for study from TBD through TBD.  During the exam period, May 6 through May 21, classrooms will primarily be used to administer exams.  Click here for a list of large rooms reserved for quiet study beginning Monday, April 22.

Student Lounges and the Law Library

The following study spaces in Vanderbilt Hall, Furman Hall, and the Law Library will be open until 2:00 a.m. (Note: the coat check in VH and FH will close at 11:00 p.m.)

• Vanderbilt Hall:
  Kushner Student Lounge (VH110)
  Golding Lounge

• Furman Hall:
  Guarini Study Lounge
  John Sexton Student Forum
  All 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor study rooms
  Wachtell Cafe (open 24 hours)
• Law Library:
  The Law Library will be accessible only from the Vanderbilt Hall
  entrance of the Law Library during extended hours (11:30 p.m.-2:00 a.m.) 

  All study areas are designated as quiet areas; no food will be allowed.
  For more information about Law Library guidelines during this period, please click here.

Residence Halls

Mercer Residence:
All students living in School of Law housing can reserve study rooms on the 8th floor of the Mercer Residence for group or individual study.  Rooms are available beginning Wednesday, April 24 through Tuesday, May 21, however students may submit their request for a room as early as Monday, April 22.

• Study room reservations must be made in person at the Office of Residential Life in Mercer, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Students must present a valid NYU ID with either a D’Agostino Hall or Mercer Residence sticker to reserve a room and enter the building.
• Room 312 is available only to Mercer residents; no reservations will be accepted for this room.

D’Agostino Hall:

• The Commons is the only available study space in D’Agostino; students must present a valid NYU ID with a School of Law Library (SOLL), D’Agostino Hall, or Mercer Residence sticker to enter the building.

University Campus

Kimmel Center:

• Rooms are available on Floors 4, 6, 8 and 9.
• Students may reserve rooms by setting up an account at www.kimmelonestop.nyu.edu.

Bobst Library:

• To reserve a room in Bobst, click here.
• The areas on the lower levels (#1 & #2) are open 24 hours.

1L and 2L students must vacate their lockers of ALL CONTENTS by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2013.

All remaining students must vacate their lockers of ALL CONTENTS by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2013.

Please remember, the Law School will NOT be responsible for any contents left in lockers after the above dates. Any contents found inside of the lockers following July 31st will be removed and disposed of.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding lockers, please contact law.lockers@nyu.edu.
If you may have misplaced your combination or forgot how to access locker information, please visit https://its.law.nyu.edu/locker to log-in and access your locker #, location and combination.

Check out NYU’s new website for information about discounts, events, activities, and wellness tips and tools. Please note that all recognized student groups are invited to publicize their events on this site. Please click here for more information.

Law Lifeline:

You may be interested in this new online resource for law students. It contains valuable information specifically for law students about coping with anxiety and stress. Please click here for more information.

The Mindfulness Project at NYU:

Please check out The Mindfulness Project at NYU’s newsletter for upcoming events and activities. Among other things, the Mindfulness Project regularly schedules meditation and yoga sessions. All sessions are drop-in; space and mats are first come, first served. Please click here for more information.

How are you doing?

If you are experiencing anxiety about your current exams, we wanted to remind you that we are here to help. Do not suffer in silence! Contact us at law.studentaffairs@nyu.edu or (212) 998-6658 to schedule an appointment, or just stop by our office in Furman Hall, Room 474. In addition, the NYU Student Health Center offers free confidential counseling services. You can reach them at (212) 998-4780.

If you are a recognized NYU School of Law student group, we are happy to help you publicize your upcoming events in the weekly Docket. Events must first be posted on the law school calendar at: https://its.law.nyu.edu/ems/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.login. Following your calendar submission, please email the Office of Student Affairs at law.studentaffairs@nyu.edu with your calendar link. You MUST submit a calendar link to be considered for the newsletter. Submissions must be received by Thursday at 5:00 p.m. for publication the following Monday morning.

Interested in staying informed about multicultural programs on and off campus?  Click here for more information, or join the listserv of CMEP by subscribing at join-cmepgrad@lists.nyu.edu.

Explore New York… Explore the World:

Discover the unique communities that make New York City unlike any other. Throughout the year, free guided tours will take you to vibrant neighborhoods far beyond Washington Square to experience new cultures, cuisines, and traditions that will deepen your appreciation for your new home. Please click here for more information, or click here to register for this week’s tour.

Museum Getaway:

Museum Getaway is a new initiative from the NYU Division of Student Affairs designed to provide free access for students to many of New York City’s museums. In addition, several of the museums have opportunities for faculty and staff to visit for free as well. Please click here for more information.

Do you need a few last minute pointers as we head into exams? Would you like to hear about possible strategies for improving your exam performance? Do you have questions about law school exams and are looking for a fresh perspective? Join Professor Katie Tinto and seasoned students this Wednesday in Furman Hall room 214 for an informal panel discussion on exam-taking. Bring your lunch and your questions!

Making Convocation Easier With Your One Stop Shop

This Year we are implementing a One Stop Shop where all graduating candidates can pick up their Academic Attire, Convocation tickets* and purchase Barristers’ Ball tickets.

Be sure to visit each link below for more information:

• Academic Attire
• Convocation Tickets
• Barristers’ Ball

*Please note that if you have RSVP’d for the All University Commencement at Yankee Stadium you must pick-up your tickets at Jerome S. Coles Sport Center.  For more information, click here.

J.D. Ceremony: David Boies, II (LL.M. ’67) will be the guest speaker and Cameron Tepfer will be the student speaker.

LL.M. Ceremony: Professor Joseph H. Weiler will be the guest speaker and Rivana Mezaya will be the student speaker.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013  |  8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
110 West 3rd St

All Law School students are invited by the Department of Residence Services to Feast for Finals, a breakfast held in your honor as you prepare for finals. Not only is the breakfast offered to you at no charge, it will be served to you by caring administrators from throughout the Law School who want you to enjoy this stress-free breakfast. It’s free, it’s easy, and it’s in your honor!

Good Luck on your exams!!

Enjoy a delicious study break sponsored by your Student Bar Association – Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to get you through those long hours in the carrels.

For students who were unable to attend the sessions, audio or video recordings will be posted shortly.

Swing by Golding Lounge for a slice of Artichoke pizza, courtesy of your Student Bar Association!

Open to all NYU Law students.

ROB REID

YEAR ZERO BOOK TALK

APRIL 30, 2013 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
NYU SCHOOL OF LAW
LIPTON HALL

108 West 3rd St
New York, NY 10012

For more information, please visit the source at: http://yearzero.nyuengelberg.org/

Click here to register now.

Earlier this year, the Law School announced the launch of the Professional Pathways initiative, a collection of programs which will assist students prepare for a legal marketplace demanding more specialization in addition to versatility.

Our first public program for the pathways initiative will be held on April 17 (from 12:25 – 1:50pm) when faculty will be holding a series of advising sessions for students on a variety of subject areas. These brief panel discussions are designed to assist students in choosing classes with a particular eye towards various professional pathways.  The panels, which will be held in two separate sessions will be as follows:

Session I: 12:25 – 1:05

Criminal Practice (VH 204)

Law and Business (VH 220)

Intellectual Property (VH 206)

Global Practice (VH 210)

Session II: 1:10 – 1:50

Public Interest/ Government Lawyering (VH 204)

Tax (VH 220)

Labor Law (VH 218)

Land Use/ Environmental Law (VH 214)

Constitutional Law/ Legal Theory (VH216)

All sessions will be video- or audio- recorded.  Low cost lunches will be available for those indicating interest.  Please click here to register, or copy and paste this link into your url: https://its.law.nyu.edu/rsvp/studentaffairs/20130417/ 

For more information on the Academic Advising sessions, please contact Paul O’Grady, Director of the Office of Student Affairs at (212) 998-6397 or paul.ogrady@nyu.edu.

 Annually, representatives from the NYU journals and the Moot Court Board hold information sessions for 1Ls explaining the mechanics of the annual writing competition from which new staff members are chosen. During these sessions, students from each journal and the Moot Court Board will introduce you to their respective programs and offer insight into their selection process. You will leave the meetings with valuable information to help you decide whether you want to participate in the competition and how you will rank the various programs when asked to express your preferences. Additionally, we will explain the Journal Matching System (JMS — the software that manages the writing competition), registration process, and application time line.

These meetings, therefore, are mandatory if you intend to apply.

The April 15, 2013 Information Session is held for Sections 1, 2 and 3 in Vanderbilt Hall, Tishman Auditorium. If you have any questions or problems, please feel free to email Christina Argueta, Chair of the Writing Competition Committee, at cma400@nyu.edu.

Annually, representatives from the NYU journals and the Moot Court Board hold information sessions for 1Ls explaining the mechanics of the annual writing competition from which new staff members are chosen. During these sessions, students from each journal and the Moot Court Board will introduce you to their respective programs and offer insight into their selection process. You will leave the meetings with valuable information to help you decide whether you want to participate in the competition and how you will rank the various programs when asked to express your preferences. Additionally, we will explain the Journal Matching System (JMS — the software that manages the writing competition), registration process, and application time line.

These meetings, therefore, are mandatory if you intend to apply. The April 17, 2013 Information Session is held for Sections 4 and 5 in D’Agostino Hall, Lipton Hall.

If you have any questions or problems, please feel free to email Christina Argueta, Chair of the Writing Competition Committee, at cma400@nyu.edu.

Ryan T. Anderson is a Heritage fellow, the editor of Public Discourse, and a coauthor with Sherif Girgis and Robbie George on What Is Marriage?: Man and Woman: A Defense.

Don’t miss out on getting your fix of puppy love on April 16! Rain location will be in Kushner Lounge. Sponsored by the Student Bar Association

Join the discussion about civic engagement around food issues and the role of food policy councils across North America.  New York City is at the forefront of the movement for food system planning; this panel brings together some of the city’s leading figures in food policy and planning to discuss the role of local governance in building sustainable food systems.

The panel will be moderated by NYU Law Alum, Mark Izeman, Director and Senior Attorney of the NRDC New York’s Urban Program.  Speakers will include: 

• Kim Kessler, NYU Law Alum and Food Policy Coordinator, Mayor Bloomberg’s Office
• Nevin Cohen, Assistant Professor of Urban Studies/Food Systems Specialty, The New School
• Beatriz Beckford, Director of Organizing & Policy, Brooklyn Food Coalition
• Emily Broad Leib, Director of the Food Law and Policy Clinic, Harvard Law School 

Light snacks will be provided by Jimmy Carbone of Jimmy’s No. 43 

This event is created and sponsored by:

NYU Food Law; the Wagner Food Policy Alliance; the NYU Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health; and Green Rabbits

Please click here for the flyer.

When?

April 24th

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Where?

D’Agostino Hall sub-basement (110 West 3rd Street)

What?

The NYU Journals and Moot Court Board invite all first-year students to an evening open house. A variety of food and refreshments will be available. Each journal will have representatives present who are eager to describe life on their respective journals and to answer any questions that you might have.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the journals and the Moot Court board and to tour the journal space!

Application Deadline: September 20, 2013

Prize:    $1000.00              First Place

                $750.00 Second Place

                $500.00 Third Place

For eligibility, rules, and contact information, please visit the source:

www.piabafoundation.org

Named for the famous NYU alumnus, the Orison S. Marden Competition is a school-wide moot court tournament open to all second- and third-year students. The NYU Moot Court Board administers the competition and drafts the problems for both the Fall Elimination and Spring Semifinal Rounds. For the final argument on April 8, 2013, the Moot Court Board will welcome Judge Albert Diaz ’88 of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Judge Raymond Kethledge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and Judge Kimba Wood of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

This twelfth annual charity basketball event held between Columbia Law and NYU School of Law raises funds for public interest work at both schools, while simultaneously fostering greater camaraderie between these two great law schools.

6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Pre-game Reception, John Sexton Lounge, Furman Hall
7:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony, Jerome S. Coles Sports Center
8:00 p.m. Tip-off in Jerome S. Coles Sports Center
Half-time – Faculty Game
10:00 p.m. (approx.) Post-game party TBD

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  |  10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Gift of Life is one of the nation’s public bone marrow, blood stem cell and umbilical cord blood registries. Through its life-saving work, Gift of Life is a world leader facilitating transplants for children and adults suffering from many life-threatening diseases, among them leukemia and lymphoma.

Please stop by Golding Lounge between 10:00am and 5:00pm and takefive minutes to enter the Gift of Life Registry. Registration involves some quick paperwork and a cheek swab. There will be food and refreshments at the drive!

NYU Law Women is proud to sponsor a Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry Drive. Co-sponsors include SBA and JLSA. 
Feel free to join the Facebook event, located at: https://www.facebook.com/events/509135239123188/?fref=ts. Be sure to invite your NYU Law friends!

8:00 PM – 10:30 PM  |  Tishman Auditorium, Vanderbilt Hall

Law Revue is the annual musical parody of life at NYU Law, and is written, produced, and performed entirely by law students. Each year the show is attended by more than 1,500 students, alumni, and faculty.