All alumni of Thomas Jefferson School of Law and Western State University San Diego are members of the Association and are eligible to participate. The Alumni Association does not charge dues. Terms are for one year beginning January 2011.
Mission of the Alumni Association
The mission of the Thomas Jefferson School of Law Alumni Association is to promote and foster a mutually beneficial relationship between Thomas Jefferson School of Law and all of its alumni. The Association is dedicated to serving alumni by providing social, educational and professional opportunities. The Association is dedicated to supporting the law school's educational mission.
Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities
• Attend monthly board meetings—the fourth Wednesday of each month (Members outside of San Diego County may participate via telephone, quarterly.) • Serve on at least one committee • Adhere to the bylaws of the Association • Actively promote alumni engagement • Actively promote financial support for TJSL • Personally give an annual gift to the school
Make-up of the Board
• Maximum number of directors is 25 (includes past president, who is automatically a member) • Members of the Executive Committee shall include: 1) President (must have served on the board the prior year); 2) Vice-Presidents (2 positions); and 3) Secretary. These officers will be selected by the directors at the first meeting of the board • There shall be one seat for a member practicing or residing outside of California and one seat for a member practicing or residing in California but outside the County of San Diego • Two seats shall be occupied by graduates prior to 1980 • Two seats shall be occupied by graduates within the last five years
*Note: If there are no members who fit these qualifications, members-at-large may be elected or appointed to fill these positions.
Rules and Procedures
• It is perfectly acceptable to nominate yourself • Submit a brief statement of why you wish to serve on the board—50 word limit • Submit a completed nomination form - Must Be Received by November 30, 2010 • In addition to the nomination form and statement, you may also email a head shot (jpg format) and a resume
If you have questions, please contact your Alumni Relations team at 619.297.9700 or email alumni@tjsl.edu.