Dalhousie Law Students' Society

Reminder that the law library has extended hours for exams! 📚 The library will be open 9am until 8pm on April 5, 6, 7, 8 and 12, 13, 14, 15. Be sure to book an appointment before arriving on Brightspace via Laws - Library Commons - Law Library Resources Bookings.

We’ve got ANOTHER SOCO GIVEAWAY FOR YOU FOLKS! If you’re interested in obtaining this stylish quarter zip for FREE then like, comment or share (be sure to tag us in your story) to win! The contest closes on Friday March 19 at 12pm ADT. The winner will be announced on our story 🙋

And the votes are in! 🗳 We’re excited to introduce you to the 2021-2022 LSS Executive.

President: Maya Churilov
 
VP Executive: Grace Mangusso

VP External: Graham Headley

VP Finance: Emily Di Bratto

VP Academic: Jason Stephanian

VP Student Life: Claire Dowden

We look forward to the new exec taking over as of May. Thank you to everyone that ran and to all those that voted!

Are you looking for a creative outlet in law school? Wondering how to improve your post-pandemic job prospects? Wanting to contribute to a sense of community amongst law students across?

The Law School Show, a grassroots student project turned award-winning podcast, is pleased to announce that it is now hiring for the 2020-2021 year! The Law School Show was started by our friend at the University of Ottawa Law and they are looking to expand to include law schools from across Canada.

The Law School Show is a great way to network with legal professionals (you will always have an excuse for a cold call) and improve your resume (podcasting is a great interest to talk about in interviews)! We have a range of positions open to fit your interests and your availability, including Host, Ambassador, and Associate Producer.

Applications are due on March 21 (for Associate Producers and Ambassadors) and April 4 (for Hosts). Visit TheLawSchoolShow.com/Join to learn more and apply today!

Join us for the Winter Board Games Night taking place at the Board Room Game Cafe on March 7 at 7pm! An email has been sent out with a form for registration. Please fill out the form if you are certain you will be attending as there is limited space. Snacks will be provided! 🍿

We asked our Chief Returning Officer, Maria Rizzetto, to talk a bit more about why she got involved with the LSS and why you should too! 🙌

“I joined the LSS as a section rep in 1L. I loved knowing what was happening at the school, relaying feedback from my section, and contributing to decision-making. As a result of that involvement I was appointed to the Judicial Board for the DSU and in 3L was appointed Chair. While I got busier with involvements, my appreciation of the LSS led me to take on the position of Chief Returning Officer to run the election and encourage participation.

Joining the LSS executive is an ideal way to advocate for students, build relationships with staff and students, and acquire or streamline skills. I have seen two very different LSS executives composed of diverse personalities thrive in unique but equally effective ways, this is an exceptional leadership opportunity for those who chose to seize it. All the executive positions have an element of independence over their portfolios and require distinct skills while presenting different challenges. I encourage you to review the executive positions and campaign for a role you’d be comfortable in or one which would enable you to explore something new.”

The nomination period for LSS executive positions is now open and will close on Tuesday, March 2nd at 4pm Atlantic!

The CBA Law Students Section would like to invite you to their Speed Networking event on February 22 at 6PM via Zoom! Students are asked to register on the CBA event page: https://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=ns_ns21stu01a ✨

Did you miss your chance to order a Schulich Law mask? Or other branded items that make working from home more bearable? Well now is your chance! SOCO clothing orders are open starting TODAY until February 17th at 11:59PM AST. Orders will be ready on approximately March 17th. Click the following link to browse items: https://dalhousielaw.itemorder.com/sale. Please contact SOCO for any further questions! Happy shopping! 🧢🩳👕

We reached out to some Dal Law alum to ask for their advice for the upcoming moots! Good luck to everyone mooting this week and next week!

Congratulations to 3L Melissa Earl for winning the LexisNexis textbook giveaway! 🥳 Follow for more opportunities to win contests in the future.

Welcome back to the new semester everyone!✨ We know many of you are in quarantine right now (thank you for doing your part to keep us safe!) so we’re hosting an online event that will keep you social & socially distanced.

Weldon Family Feud will be taking place on Tuesday, Jan. 12th at 7pm. Teams of up to 5 people can be registered using the Typeform link sent to your dal email. If you don’t have a team, you can register individually and we’ll allocate you to a team. Please register your team (or yourself!) by 12 noon AST on Friday, January 8th! 😊