April
2005
Dear Alumni/ae,
I would like to take this opportunity to encourage you to join us for
Alumni/ae Weekend,
May 13-14, in Boston. This is the ideal opportunity to catch up with fellow
classmates, remember the bonds of academic achievement and the NUSL community,
and to simply enjoy yourself. We will also mark the 25th anniversary of
Prisoners' Rights Clinic with a luncheon that honors their efforts over
the last quarter century. We thank the members of our Reunion Committee
who are actively spreading the word about this outstanding weekend. For
more in-depth information about the law school, please see my most recent
Dean’s Update.
Emily A. Spieler
Dean and Hadley Professor of Law
Upcoming Events
Alumni/ae Weekend, Panel Update
On Saturday, May 14 we offer two dynamic panels. The first will focus on the criminal justice system (9:30 to 10:45 AM). Professor Daniel J. Givelber will moderate this panel featuring criminal justice experts Richard M. Egbert '72, Donald L. Cabell '91, and Professor Daniel R. Williams. Our second panel will address media coverage of the judiciary (11:15-12:30 PM). Panelists include the Honorable Judges Carol S. Ball '76, Margot Botsford '73, and Nonnie S. Burnes '77-78. Professor Daniel R. Williams will moderate and Steve Kurkjian, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist with the Boston Globe, will represent the press. This lively discussion will be held at the School of Law. Admission is free; RSVP by calling 617.373.8268 or register online.
Denise Carty-Bennia Memorial Bar Awards Reception
On Wednesday, May 25, from 6-8 PM, the NUSL Alumni/ae Association Board of Directors will host the 12th annual Denise Carty-Bennia Awards Reception, which honors four outstanding third-year students of color with bar exam fee scholarships. Professor David Hall, our former dean, will be the keynote speaker. The event will be held at the law school and is open to all students and alumni/ae who wish to attend.
Watch for More Information on Future Regional Events:
June 2, New York City, New York Public Library Tour
June 23, Washington, DC, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Reception and talk from Hadassah Lieberman, MA '71, guided tour to follow.
Admissions Update
By MJ Knoll, Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions
This has been another strong year for admissions. We are currently at the end of our application cycle and will be mailing the last of our decisions this week.
We received more than 3,700 applications and have seen a 25 percent increase in the quality of our applicants in terms of LSAT scores and GPAs. Their backgrounds and interests are equally impressive. This has resulted in a very strong admitted pool. We are now in the process of working with our admitted students to try and assist them in their selection process. They have many choices among law schools and we want them to understand what makes NUSL such a terrific place to study law. We send letters, e-mails and call our admitted students. We also hold several events during the spring to allow them the opportunity to meet members of the law school community. If you are interested in participating in admissions events, please contact Michelle Allison '02.
Joining the Team
Two new staff members have joined the law school's Office of Development and Alumni/ae Relations. Nicole King Brady '00, is our new associate director of development and Mielle Marquis is associate director of alumni/ae relations. Both Nicole and Mielle have been working for the law school in interim positions and bring a breadth of valuable experience to NUSL.
Want to be a Co-op Employer?
We are sure you remember your days on co-op. If you have a co-op opportunity available in your office, or know of any individuals whose practice could benefit from a co-op student, please contact either Jeff Smith at 617.373.4942 or Jerry Slater at 617.373.2618.
NUSL Volunteer Opportunities
Consider joining the Alumni/ae Association Board and becoming more active in alumni/ae activities. Contact Dan Jackson '97, president, NUSL Alumni/ae Association at 617.951.8465 or Maria Quiroga '76 at 617.523.3663 if you are interested in participating for next year.
May 13-14
Alumni/ae Weekend
Boston, MA
Register online
May 25
Denise Carty-Bennia Awards Reception, NUSL Commons
May 27
Commencement, NU Matthews Arena
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