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Wednesday, September 30, 2009 (Vol. 24, No. 4)
ADR Board Email Mistake Frustrates Competitors
Friday, October 2nd, 2009

Competitors looking forward to participating in this weekend's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) competition received a surprise on Thursday October 1st when the board accidentally se

Student Bar Association Welcomes New Senators After Fall Elections
Caleb Dulis
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Last Tuesday, the Student Bar Association held senatorial elections across classes. Overall, 24 candidates competed for a total of nine positions. Out of a potential voter pool of 1,524, roughly 31% of students cast votes. Total turnout in J.D. classes came to 44% of 1,061 voters, and turnout in individual races ranged

Upcoming Events

Lawyers Have Heart
June 8, 2013 - 7:30am

Courtesy of GW SBA
Demanding an Explanation from Justice Sotomayor
Clare Cavaliero
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

On June 29, 2009, the Justices of the United States Supreme Court overruled their soon-to-be colleague, then-Judge Sonia Sotomayor, in a 5-4 opinion.

SBA Corner
Elizabeth Westbrook
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

My time as a Senator was the highlight of my 1L year.  It offered me an opportunity to get involved and have an impact, and to meet great people like then Executive Vice President Brett Sheats.

Theft and Threats Highlight Law Campus Crime
Lauren Schmidt
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Two incidents within the last three weeks have some George Washington University Law students concerned that campus crime may be on the rise.

Features

Reversible Errors
Pickles, Beer, and Trouble at Das Best Oktoberfest
Terence G. Schoone-Jongen
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

The previous week had been a long one for reasons magnificent and maddening.

The Memo Effect
Jillian Meek
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

A disturbing hush has fallen over the halls of GW Law.

De Novo Days
Hoof Cream Girl
Clare Cavaliero
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Wait, Memo One was due this week? I had no idea... Just kidding! But, at least it's over. You made it! Congratulations!

Stealing Innocence: Juvenile Life Without Parole is Cruel and Unusual
Hannah Geyer
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

In November, the Supreme Court will hear the cases of two individuals, Joe Sullivan and Terrance Graham, who were sentenced to life in prison, without the possibility of parole, for non-capital cri

Pairings: Not Just for Mentors and Mentees Anymore
Joon Song
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

If you're anything like me, you probably like a lot of things. You probably like food-many types of food. You probably like wine-many types of wine.

Bar Brief: Set and Lisa
Bar Brief
DC9
Lisa Strauss
Set Samii
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Ask Yunji
Ask Yunji
Yunji Kim
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009


Dear Yunji,

Opinions

Iran-U.S. Nuclear Policy
Matthew Bova
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

As Iran moves forward with nuclear development, America has found itself in conflict with another Middle Eastern nation.

From the Desk of the Editor
Take a Dollar
Katie Earnest
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

It's a phrase that you've heard before, at least on television and, no doubt, at your own home when you were young. The scene: a kitchen table, set for breakfast or dinner.

First One Down
Liz Saxe
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

A couple weeks ago, I considered the practical applications of the first week of law school.

Environmental Law Association Hosts Wet 'n' Wild Rafting Trip
Timothy Frey
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

If you have walked through the halls of the law school lately, you know that there a number of student groups at GW hosting diverse and exciting events.

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