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The Northwestern Law Alumni Association is pleased to present this edition of Northwestern Law E-Briefs, an electronic
newsletter for alumni and friends of the Law School. We hope you enjoy this connection to Northwestern Law, its
alumni, and its students.
Northwestern Law E-Briefs Features:
* Law School and Medill Launch New Joint Program in Journalism and Legal Studies
* Students Plan 2nd Annual Latino Heritage Week
* Faculty in the News
* Upcoming Events
LAW SCHOOL AND MEDILL LAUNCH NEW JOINT PROGRAM IN JOURNALISM AND LEGAL STUDIES
One need only look at the complexity of stories on wrongful convictions, election disputes, and First Amendment issues
post September 11 to understand the need for deeper legal reporting expertise. Northwestern Law and Medill School
of Journalism are now accepting applications to a joint law and journalism program (Master of Science in Journalism
and Master of Studies in Law) aimed at improving legal affairs reporting. For more information, click
here.
STUDENTS PLAN 2nd ANNUAL LATINO HERITAGE WEEK
Academics, attorneys, and public officials will discuss topics such as growth in Inter-American Free Trade areas,
police misconduct, minorities serving minorities in the public interest, and the formation of the United Farm Workers'
Union. The week-long program, which takes place October 24-31, was organized by the Latino Law Students Association
and made possible with the generous contributions of Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw, and Baker & McKenzie and several
other Chicago area firms. For more information, click
here.
FACULTY IN THE NEWS (click title to read full article or interview)
Public
should know: Case for war is weak
Douglass Cassel in Chicago Tribune, October 13, 2002
The
Court: Same time next year. And next year.
Thomas W. Merrill in The New York Times, October 06, 2002
Economic
slump boosts applications to law school
David E. Van Zandt in Chicago Tribune, October 06, 2002
Youth
Violence: A wake-up call?
Steven Drizin in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 06, 2002
The
Supreme Court's unfree speech
Steven G. Calabresi in The New York Times, October 05, 2002
Martha
Stewart resigns from NYSE board of directors
David S. Ruder in CNNFN: STREET SWEEP, October 03, 2002
UPCOMING EVENTS
A Century of Juvenile Justice, October
17, 2002, Law School
Sponsored by the Bluhm Legal Clinic's Children and Family Justice Center, the School of Social Service Administration
at the University of Chicago, and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, this one-day symposium will put
news stories about children and crime into perspective.
Foundations of Employment Law: Practical Solutions
for Current Problems, October 17-19, 2002, Law School
An intensive, in-depth program that will provide a solid understanding of employment law and practical techniques
for dealing with both day-to-day operations and employment controversies.
2nd Annual Latino Heritage Week, October 24-31, 2002, Law School
Academics, attorneys, and public officials will discuss topics such as growth in Inter-American Free Trade
area, police misconduct, minorities serving minorities in the public interest, and the formation of the United Farm
Workers' Union.
Celebrating the Life and Work of Raoul Berger '35, October 25, 2002, Law School
Distinguished professors and jurists will gather for a symposium to honor the late Raoul Berger, who was one of
the nation's leading authorities and most prolific commentators on the U.S. Constitution.
Reunion, October 25-26, 2002,
Law School
Reunion weekend is an excellent time to re-connect with classmates and find out about all of the exciting things
happening at the Law School. Reunion registration deadline is Friday, October, 18, 2002.
Seventh Annual Competition in Health Care
Forum, November 7- 8, 2002, Law School
Hon. Timothy J. Muris, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission will deliver the keynote address at the forum, which
will focus on recent developments and a look ahead at emerging industry issues.
Center on Wrongful Convictions Annual Benefit Dinner, November 21, 2002, Westin River North Hotel, Chicago
Florida public defenders Ann E. Finnel and Patrick McGuinness, who were featured in the Academy Award-winning
documentary "Murder on a Sunday Morning," will deliver the keynote address at the annual benefit dinner for the Center
on Wrongful Convictions.
