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Ivy Nightclub at Andaz SD - Featuring DJ MATT NATOLI

Come celebrate the election results and have a great time!

Friday, April 1, 9PM 600 F St., in the Gaslamp

RSVP sandiegoyoungpros@gmail.com

Student Bar Association One-Day Beach Volleyball Tournament & BBQ

Sunday, April 17 - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

1 day round robin event Signups are due by April 8, 5:00 p.m. 12 teams max - Co-Ed 6 v 6 games (2 females in game per team at all times)

Games played in Mission Beach. $20 per team

All rules and documents for SBA Athletics: http://www.tjsl.edu/sba/documents

Email roster forms to Raj Matani, SBA Athletic Events Director & SBA@tjsl.edu.

Make all Payments to Raj Matani, Nancy Astifo, Treasurer, or Jeremy Evans (under the SBA Office door or in person)

Student Bar Association Intramural Softball Season

RULES, FORMS, & REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL Student Bar Association Athletics at: http://www.tjsl.edu/sba/documents

SOFTBALL at JCC Fields:

Saturday, April 2, 2011 (*possible double games played) Saturday, April 9, 2011 (*possible double games played) Saturday, April 16, 2011 (*possible double games played) EASTER WEEKEND - NO GAMES (Easter is Sunday, April 24, 2011) Saturday, April 30, 2011 (Semi-Final and Final Round)

Project Japan Recap

They could have spent the first night of spring break doing almost anything else, but instead, a group of TJSL 1Ls was out on the streets raising money for the earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan.

Last Monday, 1L Lance Henry stood up in Professor Brenda Simon’s Property Law class and asked everyone in the room if they would be interested in helping raise money for the earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan.

That was the genesis of Project Japan where teams of TJSL students were in the East Village and Gaslamp Quarter Friday night – wearing t-shirts and carrying plastic bins, each with the name of a city in Japan.

It was a contest to see which of the teams could collect the most money in a two-hour period.

"The participants involved in the contest were all very enthusiastic about the underlying reason for the project," said Lance Henry. "Japan was a complete catastrophe, and as one student said to me in response to this project, 'borders shouldn’t negate the fact that we are all brothers in humanity.'”

“I can’t believe this all came together!,” said Sara Denton, one of Henry’s co-organizers.

Team Kyoto, with Carrina MacGregor, Brandon Makowski and Shea Connelly collected donations at the corner of 5th and Island in the Gaslamp and found plenty of people willing to help – they raised $158.80 as television cameras recorded everything.

Team Tokyo, 1Ls Josh Pierce, Nastaran Parvizi and Alyssa Black were the winners – collecting $252.17 and the grand total collected in two hours was $1,355.35!

"I was ecstatic about the results," said Lance Henry. "From the start of this project I have received so much support from students and staff. I credit all the success to them."

All of the money goes to the American Red Cross relief efforts in Japan.

“We are still in shock at how much money we were able to rally and raise in such a short period of time,” said co-organizer 1L Anastasia Corte.  “We are so lucky to have had all of you there to support such a deserving cause and we cannot thank you enough for your help during the event. We understand that there are plenty of other things you could have been doing on the first Friday of your Spring Break and we truly appreciated your time and smiling energetic faces at the event.”

SBA Athletics: One-Day Beach Volleyball Tournament & BBQ

Sunday, April 17 - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

1 day round robin event

Signups are due by April 8, 5:00 p.m.

12 teams max - Co-Ed 6 v 6 games (2 females in game per team at all times)

Games played in Mission Beach. $20 per team

All rules and documents for SBA Athletics: http://www.tjsl.edu/sba/documents

Email roster forms to Raj Matani, SBA Athletic Events Director & SBA@tjsl.edu.

Make all Payments to Raj Matani, Nancy Astifo, Treasurer, or Jeremy Evans (under the SBA Office door or in person)

TJSL SBA ATHLETICS: INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL

Signups due by March 25, 5:00 p.m.

12 teams max - Co-Ed. (must have at least 2 females on the field, 4 in the line-up at all times)

Fees: $50

Game dates are April 2, 9, 16, 30

Games will be played at the Lawrence Family JCC 4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

All rules and documents for SBA Athletics: http://www.tjsl.edu/sba/documents

Email roster forms to Raj Matani, SBA Athletic Events Director & SBA@tjsl.edu.

Make all Payments to Raj Matani, Nancy Astifo, Treasurer, or Jeremy Evans (under the SBA Office door or in person)

DONATION PROJECTS FOR VICTIMS OF THE EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN

Option One: Donate to one of the entities provided in this informational sheet: http://goo.gl/vn6mP (PDF File)

Contact Karan Nangia, nangiak@tjsl.edu, for more information about these donation options

Option Two: Project Japan

This Friday the 18, we are trying to raise money for the Red Cross relief efforts in Japan. The event is called “Project Japan.” Project Japan is a contest among students, faculty, and guests, to see who can raise the most money in a two-hour time period for Japan’s relief efforts. People will be paired into groups, given jars, and sent out into the East Village/Gaslamp area to see who can obtain the most donations in a two-hour time period.

Sign-in for the event will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the first floor lobby of Thomas Jefferson School of law. The actual event will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the first floor lobby.

Details may change between now and Friday but for any information please email Lance Henry at henryl@tjsl.edu. Due to the fact this event is taking place on such short notice, we are still in the process of securing sponsorship and prizes for first place.  Please show your support by informing everyone you know to participate. See you this Friday!

Finally, this Saturday, March 19, the Japanese Friendship garden will be having the Cherry Blossom Festival. More information can be found here: http://www.niwa.org/cherry-blossom-festival

Last Minute updates - We have prizes to offer participants donated from Fit, The Corner, Basic, and Indigo Hotel - Jeromes furniture has donated $300 for the purchase of the shirts for tomorrow - The shirts have been designed and will be ready around 3:00pm tomorrow

Spring 2011 Deans Forum presented by Student Services and the Student Bar Association

By Lindsay Volk, Student Bar Association, 1L Class Representative, Sec. 2

This past Thursday, March 10, Dean Rudy Hasl invited students to attend the Spring 2011 Deans Forum. This was an opportunity for students to hear about issues relevant to our school firsthand from Dean Hasl. It was also an opportunity for students to ask all pressing questions concerning their lives and legal education here at Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Dean Hasl spoke first, giving an overview of the continued work on the building. Dean Hasl said that the balconies and outside areas are still waiting on landscaping and should be available to students in the coming weeks.  The eighth floor is also nearing completion.

Dean Hasl mentioned that the school is looking forward to showing the ABA site visit team around the entire building. Dean Hasl assured attendees that the ABA site visit is a routine seven-year visit that occurs at every ABA accredited law school in the country. He said the ABA site visit team is excited to observe our new school.  Dean Hasl mentioned areas of concern for our law school of being a tuition-based law school for funding and creating more legal experience while students are in law school, and creating opportunities for graduated students in the legal community.  Dean Hasl mentioned the struggles of getting more students to engage at such Deans Forums, while mentioning some possible changes to the Student Ethics Code, which the Student Bar Association and students will have an opportunity to offer suggestions.  Dean Hasl discussed a long list of upcoming conferences, competitions, and openings of law school areas as well.

In addition to discussing the physical environment, Dean Hasl took time to address student questions about the learning environment here at Thomas Jefferson. Students voiced concerns about the grading scale and why it was changed, the recent California Bar passage rate compared to our neighboring schools, and the data the Deans use to analyze the rate.  Other concerns addressed awarding scholarship money to students who have excelled academically and in keep students at Thomas Jefferson School of Law from transferring to other law schools.  With a few comments from Deans Beth Kransberger and Eric Mitnick, Dean Hasl described Thomas Jefferson’s mission to educate and foster the learning environment for each student on the entire range of the academic curve.  Whether you have a specific question or you simply want to observe and stay up to date on important issues from the Dean’s perspective, the next Deans Forum should not be missed.

GRADUATION NIGHT PARTY • BAR REVIEW AT LOUNGEsix

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2011

Presented by the Student Bar Association

LOUNGEsix is located in Hotel Solamar, at 616 J St in the Gaslamp

7 PM TO CLOSE • NO COVER • SPECIALS ALL NIGHT

More information: sba@tjsl.edu

STUDENT GOVERNMENT AT ITS BEST:  THE STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION ANNUAL ELECTION: Monday, March 28, 2011 7:00 a.m. - Friday, April 1, 2011 7:00 p.m. on the SBA TWEN Page under "Polling."  The "Election Rules of Conduct & Procedure" are posted on the SBA website at: http://www.tjsl.edu/sba/documents.  SBA Officers officially take office June 15, but the transition period will occur from April 1, 2011 - June 15, 2011.

Intent to Run & 250 words or less statement DEADLINE: Friday, March 18, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. No exceptions.

To Submit the Required Forms or for Election Questions and Concerns: Please email, Kevin Bergt, Student Bar Association Judicial Director at: bergtkc@tjsl.edu, and Jeremy Evans, Student Bar Association, President at: evansjm@tjsl.edu.  Forms may also be dropped off at the Student Bar Association Office (5th floor, room 518, inside the Student Organization Space).  If you decide to drop off the forms, please slip the forms under the door and send an email to the above two individuals to confirm that you have dropped off such forms.

The Positions up for election are:

Executive Board: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, & Secretary Executive & Advisory Committee: Academics Director, Alumni Relations Director, Athletic Events Director, Community Events Director, Parliamentarian, Public Relations Director, & Social Events Director Bar Association Student Representatives: American Bar Association Representative (ABA), North County Bar Association Representative (NCBA), & San Diego County Bar Association Representative (SDCBA) Chairs: Fundraising Chair, Graduation Chair, & Information Technology Chair Class Representatives: 3L Class Representative (1) & 2L Class Representatives (4).

Note: 1L Class Representatives are elected every fall with the incoming class serving for the full academic year (fall and spring semesters), as is the Spring 1L Class Representative every spring with the incoming class for one semester (spring semester).  Current 1L Class Representatives and the Spring 1L Class Representatives fulfill their positions and have the option of running in the current election, a possible appointment after the election, or not continuing with the Student Bar Association.

Appointed Positions by the incoming Executive Board after the Election: Alumni Relations Committee, Athletic Events Assistant, Community Events Committee, Social Events Assistant, SBA Events Writer, and possibly others.

The current sitting officers for these positions are listed here: http://www.tjsl.edu/sba/officers.

Please connect with these officers for a meeting to discuss the position and upcoming election. THIS is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and a must if you want a to know what is REQUIRED and EXPECTED of you.  At the following link you will find the duties expected of you for each position under the Student Bar Association Constitution and By-Laws: http://www.tjsl.edu/sba/documents.