NOTES FROM THE SBA PRESIDENT

WOW! YOU SHOULD BE PROUD.

This is the only way to describe the event this past Friday with Chief Justice Roberts. Each and every student, faculty, staff, and alumnus of this great law school should be beaming with pride after the amazing job of everyone involved.

We should be proud of our four fellow students, (Sarah Bayko, Brook Andrews, Andrew Mathias, and Meghan Johnson) who stood tall and made formidable arguments before a panel comprised of 5 Chief Judges, including the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

We should be proud because the 424 seat auditorium was filled, other than 20 seats, entirely of well dressed law students who all demonstrated the highest level of integrity and respect.

We should be proud because during the question and answer session following the oral arguments, we continued to impress as our students asked Chief Justice Roberts thoughtful and intelligent questions.

We should be proud of all our faculty, staff, and administration who worked tirelessly to ensure this event occurred and occurred flawlessly.

Students, faculty, staff and alumni, on the morning of Friday, Oct. 20, we demonstrated what it means to be a part of the University of South Carolina School of Law.and we all should be extremely proud.

There is a streaming video of the event on our law school website. Also, here is a link to another article written after the event: http://uscnews.sc.edu/LAWS_Web060a.html.

SKI TRIP

The deadline to sign up for this year's Ski Trip to Snowshoe, WV is Friday, Oct. 27. The Ski Trip is going to be Jan. 12-14 (Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend) and for only $450 you get 3 nights of lodging, 2 days of lift tickets, and 2 days of ski or snowboard rental. For you 3Ls, this could be the last time you get to take a vacation without worrying about what you're missing at work. For the 1L and 2Ls, this is a great opportunity to meet other law students and to go skiing for an incredibly low cost. Sign up sheets are on the door of the SBA store (you can sign up with non-law school students as well). We want to make sure everyone who wants to go, is able to, so if you can only pay half of the cost by Oct. 27 or have any other questions, send me an email and we will work something out (applebycl@hotmail.com).

MONSTERS BALL

Tickets will be on sale in the lobby on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:30-2:30. Price is $10 in advance, $15 at the door. You may buy tickets for as many guests as you'd like - the more the merrier.

LIBRARY SOCIALIZING

It is great to talk with your classmates about class work and other research projects. However, while in the library (even on the first floor), please remember to keep these conversations to a minimum as your other classmates may be studying or doing other research.

NOTES FROM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN

DO NOT STORE VALUABLES IN THE TOP COMPARTMENT OF YOUR LOCKERS.

Please do not store valuables in the top of your locker. This area is not secure. We have had a number of articles stolen from lockers.

DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA

In furtherance of the University's recent designation of USC as a smoke-free campus, the School of Law has posted no-smoking signs in front of the building. Please be aware that this new policy prohibits smoking within 25 feet of the building. For your convenience, we have informally designated the area past the stairway leading down toward the fountain in the alcove closest to the parking lot as a smoking area.

MAKE-UP CLASSES

Friday, October 20 classes have been rescheduled as follows:

The 9:10 Friday class of October 20 will meet instead as a 1:00 class on Friday, October 27. (Thus two classes that day).

The 10:20 Friday class of October 20 will meet instead as a 2:10 class on Friday, October 27. (Thus two classes that day).

The 11:30 Friday class of October 20 will meet instead as a 1:00 class on Friday, November 10. (Thus two classes that day).

All classes will meet in their usual Friday classroom.

NOTES FROM THE REGISTRAR

SPRING 2007 COURSE REGISTRATION

The Spring 2007 registration packet (details on academic policies, the registration process, advisement, the course schedule and the course description) is available online (www.law.sc.edu/registrar/) under Course/Registration Information. A copy of the course schedule will be put into student boxes. If you have questions about registration, please come to the Office of the Law Registrar/Academic Services, suite 137.

3Ls will register on Friday, October 27, 2006 at 12:30pm to 4pm.
2Ls will register on Friday, November 3, 2006 at 2pm to 3pm.

Check VIP for appointment times. If your appointment time is incorrect, please come to the Office of the Law Registrar/Academic Services, suite 137.

FALL 2006 SECUREXAM REGISTRATION

3Ls and 2Ls have until Tuesday, October 31, 2006 to register and download the SecurExam software (available at www.law.sc.edu/registrar/). Students will need their Fall 2006 AEGS number to activate the software and will need to take a practice test. Please do not attempt to use any other number to activate the software because it will not work. Fall 2006 AEGS numbers and the practice test are available in the Office of the Law Registrar/Academic Services, suite 137. A list of SecurExam courses is located outside of the office also.

NOTES FROM STUDENT SERVICES

2006-2007 STUDENT DIRECTORY

Our new 2006-2007 Student Directory is right on target. It should arrive on Friday, November 10th. If you do not have an SBA membership and would like to reserve your copy of the new 2006-2007 Facebook, kindly go to Student Services, rm. 131-K and reserve your copy.

MAY GRADS - SHOULD I TAKE PMBR?

Leigh Hearn, Esquire, Southeastern Regional Director of PMBR, will be meeting with interested May Grads on Tuesday, October 31 at 12:45 pm in room 138. Please put that important date on your calendar. Another reminder! Gail Watts, Supreme Court representative and Liz Riley, SC Bar Review reperesentative, will be meeting with the May Grads on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 1:00 pm in the law auditorium. SC Bar Review will provide us with a pizza luncheon. Be ready with your questions on the bar application and the Summer Bar Review. Fingerprinting for the May Grads is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15 in the law lobby from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Fingerprint cards will be provided.

MPRE REVIEW COURSE

The MPRE review course for the November 4th exam will be given on Saturday, October 28th at 9:00 a.m. in room 333. You can still register for the course and receive the book in the Student Services office, rm. 131-K. The fee is $50.

STUDENT FACULTY COFFEE

All students and faculty are invited to the Student Faculty coffee on Tuesday, October 31 in the law lobby from 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Indeed it will be a Halloween Treat!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOVERNOR'S CUP PARTICIPANTS

Bravo to our law students who ran in the Governor's Cup on Saturday, October 14. They were: Kathryn Cavanaugh, Laura Figueroa, Elizabeth Gottshall, Jenny Hamaker, Chad Johnston, Jenna McCain, Katherine Ray, Ryan Reese, Morgan Rogers, and Brian Waggoner.

Best Wishes to Joanna Specter, 3L and congratulations to Josh McDuffie on their Saturday, October 21st wedding.

Best Wishes to Elizabeth Perkins and Joel Dolinger on their engagement. They are planning a December 30th wedding.

LOST AND FOUND

Constitutional Law Book, keys (jeep).
Pick up in Student Services, rm. 131-K

CONGRATULATIONS!

We would like to extend hearty congratulations to the following students who were chosen for the Mock Trial Competition Team from a select group of candidates:

Tracy Pinnock
Eddie Hunter
Chris Corley
Sam Bass
Dawanna Flynn
Priya Sarathy
Kate Hart
JoJo Delaney
Chris Epting
Josh Barr
Britt Mason

The interest in Mock Trial was fantastic, and the turnout exceeded our expectations. All candidates did a tremendous job, and we are looking forward to a very successful (and expanded) future for the program. Thanks again to all who tried out and to the 1Ls who volunteered their time as witnesses and jurors!

JUST DEMOCRACY MEMBER MEETING

Monday, October 23, 12:40, Room 235
Lunch and work session for JD members to distribute the Voters' Bill of Rights.

PHI ALPHA DELTA HALLOWEENIE SALE

Tuesday, October 24, 12:30, Law Lobby
Stop by our table and grab lunch! We will be selling hot dogs from 12:30-2:00.

LEXISNEXIS TRAINING

Tuesday, October 24, 12:40, Room 236
Get FREE LUNCH & 150 POINTS for attending this "Total Litigator" training class! Hope to see you there! Sign up at www.lexisnexis.com/myschool.

CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY MEETING

Tuesday, October 24, 12:45, Room 345
Louie Cason, President and founder of The Cason Group, will be speaking on following God's leading in your occupation. Lunch will be provided.

LAW DEMOCRATS MEETING

Tuesday, October 24, 12:45, Room 135
We have Robert Barber, candidate for Lt. Governor so it will be a very important candidate forum meeting (possibly with a number of undergrads in attendance as well).

JESSUP MOOT COURT INTEREST MEETING

Tuesday, October 24, 12:45, Room 138
The Jessup International Moot Court Team is having an interest meeting for those interested in participating in an intramural competition this year. The meeting will be held in Room 138 at 12.45 on Tuesday Oct. 24. If you cannot attend but are interested, please contact Ian Mackintosh at ian_mackintosh@hotmail.com.

WESTLAW TRAINING

Wednesday, October 25, at 10:20am, room 135 and at 12:40pm room 138
Thursday, October 26, at 4:00pm will be in room 135

SUPREME COURT TALK

Thursday, October 26, 12:40, Room 138
Abington Central School District v. Murphy: A New Paradigm For Construction of Spending Clause Statutes? Presented by Prof. Libba Patterson.

INTERNATIONAL LAW SOCIETY MEETING

Thursday, October 26, 1:00, Room 135
Dr. Kim will speak on Korean Law.

ANNUAL HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL

Thursday, October 26, 6:00, Law Lobby
Women in Law and the Pro Bono Board invite all the law school organizations to participate in this year's Halloween Carnival, to be held on Thursday, October 26 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the law school lobby. This will be a spooky, fun night of Halloween activities and trick-or-treating for children, their parents, and law students who participate. Please RSVP to Elizabeth Perkins at eaperkinslaw@yahoo.com by October 20th if your organization would like to participate. When doing so, please note what event (game/activity/craft) your organization would like to sponsor so that we can avoid duplicates. We ask you to have candy available for the children and that you dress up in costume. We will provide the table and the space in the lobby. Be as creative as you wish.

Professors and students are welcome and encouraged to bring their children (elementary age and younger) to this event.

NOTES FROM THE PRO BONO OFFICE

SBA BLOOD DRIVE

The SBA sponsored annual Gamecocks v. Tigers Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 8th from 10-4 in the law school lobby. Sign up on-line by visiting www.givelife.org, entering sponsor code "gamecocks," and following instructions or sign up with JoAnne in her office. Represent your team and help save a life! Thanks to all who participated in the last drive on Wednesday, Sept. 6th. Food coupons and Gamecocks v. Tigers Blood Drive t-shirts will be given to donors. You helped us reach our goal of 32 usable pints!

THIS WEEK - BREAKDOWN

MON, OCT 23

10:00

USC v. Tennessee Football Ticket Scanning, Room 131-K

12:40

Just Democracy Member Meeting, Room 235

TUE, OCT 24

10:00

USC v. Tennessee Football Ticket Scanning, Room 131-K

12:30

Phi Alpha Delta's Halloweenie Sale, Law Lobby

12:40

LexisNexis Training, Room 236

12:45

Christian Legal Society Meeting, Room 345

Law Democrats Meeting, Room 135

Jessup Moot Court Interest Meeting, Room 138

WED, OCT 25

10:20

Westlaw Training, Room 135

12:40

Westlaw Training, Room 138

THU, OCT 26

12:40

Supreme Court Talk, Room 138

1:00

International Law Society Meeting, Room 135

4:00

Westlaw Training, Room 135

6:00

Annual Halloween Carnival, Law Lobby

FRI, OCT 27

7:00p

Monsters Ball (Halloween Party), National Guard Armory

SAT, OCT 28