About "First Monday"
Borrowing from a popular name for commencement of the U.S. Supreme Court’s annual October term, this electronic newsletter connects the College of Law with alumni and friends on the first Monday of each month. “First Monday” reflects the College’s Idaho-style collegiality, its sense of professional calling, and its pride in the extended family that sustains this remarkable institution. For more detailed information about the College of Law, we invite you to visit the College website: www.law.uidaho.edu. You are also welcome to write directly to Dean Don Burnett at dburnett@uidaho.edu.
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March 2, 2009
• Chief Justice of the United States to Present Bellwood Lecture.
• Native American Law Moot Court Team Makes Impressive Debut.
• Idaho Law Review Symposium Will Focus on Internet Law.
February 2, 2009
• Don’t Miss Your Chance to be in the Centennial Law Alumni Directory.
• College Adds International Law Expert to Faculty.
• College Demonstrates Technology in 21st Century Courtroom.
• Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution Announces 2009 Courses.
January 5, 2009
• Professor Takes American Legal Education Methods to Jordan.
• Law Students Make Strong Showing in National Moot Court.
• Faculty Scholarship Reflects Broad Interests, High Productivity.
December 1, 2008
• Notable Speakers Bring Diverse Perspectives to College of Law.
• “Second Century” Update: Idaho Supreme Court Submits Budget Request for Continued Planning of Idaho Law Learning Center.
November 3, 2008
• Rosholt Roundtable Spotlights Corporate Leader with a Civic Vision.
• Students Excel in Oral and Written Advocacy as McNichols Moot Court Competition Marks Its 20th Year.
• Law Advisory Council Elects Chair, Welcomes New Members, and Continues Support for “Second Century” Initiative.
October 6, 2008
• “Second Century” Update: State Board Submits Third-Year Program Appropriation Request to the Governor.
• New Directions in Experiential Learning: Expanded Externships Provide Benefits to Students and to Idaho.
• Students Excel in Tax and Small Business Clinical Programs.
September 2, 2008
• College of Law Earns Recognition in Clinical Education and Public Interest Law.
• “Waters of the West” Program Attracts Law Students.
• 2008 Entering Students Combine Idaho Connections with Diverse Perspectives.
• Idaho Judges and Lawyers Emphasize Professionalism, Civility in 1L Student Orientation Program.
August 25, 2008
• Board of Regents' Action on Legal Education Proposal 21 Aug 08
August 20, 2008
• Special Issue of "First Monday" (Resolution of the University of Idaho Foundation)
August 4, 2008
• University Submits “Second Century” Plan to Board of Regents.
• Where Do UI Law Students Go When They Graduate?
July 7, 2008
• State Board Receives Update on Development of “Second Century” Plan.
• College Announces New and Visiting Faculty for 2008-09.
June 2, 2008
• “Second Century” Update: Current Status and Statement by the Chair of the Law Advisory Council.
• Combining Theory and Practice: Students Take Advantage of Real World Opportunities, Earn Plaudits from Lawyers and Judges.
May 5, 2008
• “Second Century” Update: Implementation Planning Begins.
• Bellwood Programs Illuminate the Legacies of Hamilton, Jefferson, and Holmes.
April 7, 2008
• “Second Century” Update: Two-Location Concept Submitted to Board of Regents.
• Bellwood Program to Highlight Issues of Constitutional Law.
• Student Organizations Shine in Public Service and Co-Curricular Activities.
March 3, 2008
• Legislation Relating to “Second Century” Initiative Is Enacted.
• Bellwood Lecturer and Schedule Are Announced.
February 4, 2008
• “Second Century” Initiative Moves Forward.
• Classroom Technology Project Takes Shape.
• Law Review Symposium to Focus on Healthcare and the Law.
January 7, 2008
• Commission/Law Foundation Committee Supports College’s Strategic Planning.
• College Adds Native American Law Expert to Faculty.
• Renovation of Menard Building Moves Forward.
December 3, 2007
• Distinguished Visiting Committees Conduct On-Site Meetings at College of Law.
• Clinic Receives Increased Funding for Small Business Assistance and Justice Projects.
• Allan G. Shepard Distinguished Professor Named.
November 5, 2007
• Planning Process Examines Two-Location (Moscow and Boise) Approach.
• Law Students Excel in McNichols Moot Court Competition.
October 1, 2007
• College of Law moves forward with strategic planning.
• Legal Aid Clinic extends services to crime victims.
• College of Law reaches out to small businesses in Eastern Idaho.
• Law Library Goes Digital, Bringing Legal History to Life.
September 4, 2007
• New Law Students Combine Academic Quality with Diverse Backgrounds.
• Lawyers and Judges Emphasize Professionalism as Pathway to Success.
August 6, 2007
• College of Law Looks to the Future, Undertakes Planning for a “Second Century.”
July 2, 2007
• College of Law Welcomes New Full-Time Faculty.
• Indian Estate Planning Internships Enter Their Most Ambitious Summer.
June 4, 2007
• 2007 Graduation Illuminates Extraordinary Achievements.
• Northwest Institute Attracts Large Gathering for Mediation Training.
• Faculty Member Earns Tenure.
May 7, 2007
• College of Law Welcomes Extraordinary Array of Visitors.
April 2, 2007
• Public Interest Law Group spends “alternative spring break” in New Orleans.
March 5, 2007
• “Free Trade or Fair?” International Law Symposium Illuminates Global Trade Issues.
• Students Earn Recognition in National Environmental Moot Court Competition.
• Law Review Symposium to Focus on Land Use Planning and Urban Growth.
February 5, 2007
• College of Law Fulfills “Rogers Scholarship Challenge” – Again!
• Law Faculty Take Expertise Beyond the Campus.
January 2, 2007
• “Water of the West” Initiative Moves Forward, Illuminates Issues Close to Home.
• College Hosts Expert Panels on International Intellectual Property Law.
• Law Students and Faculty Receive Alumni Recognition.
• Idaho Law Students, Judges and Lawyers Earn Accolades in Moot Court Competition.
December 4, 2006
• Visiting Committees Strengthen Connections to the Legal Profession.
• Guest Speakers Bring Diverse Perspectives.
November 6, 2006
• Bellwood Programs Illuminate National Security Issues.
• “Constitution Day” Program Highlights Judicial Selection Controversy.
• Law Students Shine in McNichols and ABA Negotiation Competitions.
October 2, 2006
• Bellwood Programs Will Feature Distinguished...
• Homecoming Festivities to Include Receptions for Law Alumni.
• Northwest Institute Offers Special Courses in Coeur d'Alene.
• Third Annual Indian Law Conference to be Held on October 24-25, 2006.
September 5, 2006
• Entering Class Combines Quality and Diversity.
• Lawyers and Judges Bring Professionalism Message to New Law Students.
• Allan G. Shepard Professor Named for 2006-07.
August 7, 2006
• Bellwood Programs to Focus on National Security Issues.
• Menard Law Building Gets a Functional Facelift.
• College Welcomes New Faculty.
July 3, 2006
• New Associate Deans Announced.
• New Members Named to Law Advisory Council.
June 5, 2006
• Commencement Remarks Emphasize Service to Community and Nation.
• Faculty and Students Bestow Awards within College of Law.
• Law Advisory Council Convenes to Examine Progress of the College of Law.
• Faculty Member Earns Tenure and Promotion.
May 1, 2006
• College of Law to Launch "Water of the West" Initiative.
• Victims' Rights Clinic to Provide Statewide Service.
• Law Student Recieves Fulbright Award.
April 3, 2006
• International Law Symposium Puts Global Spotlight on Indigenous Peoples.
• Borah Symposium Examines “Resource Wars.”
• Admissions Remain Competitive Despite National Downturn in Applications.
• Northwest Institute Announces Mediation Courses for 2006.
March 6, 2006
• Bar Commissioners Report on Their 2005 Visit to the College of Law.
• Law Faculty Approves New Pro Bono Program.
• Where Do Law Students Go When They Graduate?
February 6, 2006
• Excellence in Teaching Celebrated through Boyd Fellowship.
• New Faculty Will Bring Expertise in Commercial Law and Litigation.
January 2, 2006
• Symposia Bring Scholars, Policy-Makers and Practitioners to Idaho.
• Clinic Adds Training for Students, Assistance for Victims, in Domestic Violence Cases.
December 5, 2005
• Faculty Scholars Receive International Attention.
• National Moot Court Team Earns Regional Recognition.
November 7, 2005
• “Bellwood Day” Highlights Judicial Independence and Professional Values.
• McNichols Competition Examines Beliefs and Biases of Prospective Jurors.
• New Colleagues Join Legal Research/Writing Program and Law Library Faculty.
October 3, 2005
• Bellwood Speaker Will Bring Unique Background to Topics of Judicial Independence and Aiding the Disadvantaged.
• Law Faculty Take Teaching Beyond the Classroom.
September 6, 2005
Note: Because the first Monday of September is Labor Day, this issue of our monthly news brief is being distributed on the following Tuesday.
• Quality of Entering Class Rises Again.
• Professionalism Marks First Day of Law School for New Students.
• College of Law Renews Help to Small Businesses.
August 1, 2005
• Shepard Professorship Awarded for 2005-06.
• Alumni and Friends Underwrite New Law Student Scholarships.
July 5, 2005
Note: This issue of “First Monday” is being distributed on Tuesday, July 5, due to the University holiday on Independence Day.
• Justice Alan C. Page to Deliver 2005 Bellwood Lecture.
• Northwest Institute Features Basic, Advanced, and “Heavy Metal” Mediation.
June 6, 2005
• 2005 Graduation Puts Spotlight on Academic and Professional Achievement.
• Commencement Address Emphasizes Creativity within the Legal System.
• Law School and University Recognize Lawyers Who Make a Difference.
• Faculty and Students Bestow Awards within College of Law.
• Faculty Members Earn Tenure and Promotion.
May 2, 2005
• Rosholt Roundtable Features Distinguished Alumna, Focuses on Modern Role of Corporate
Counsel.
• Law Professor Receives University-Wide Award for Outstanding Scholarship.
• Idaho Court of Appeals Holds Oral Arguments, Participates in Special Programs for Students.
• Ninth Circuit Judge Speaks on Appellate Advocacy and Professional Responsibility.
• Nobel Laureate Makes Courtroom Presentation.
April 4, 2005
• Law professors engage the “real world.”
• Accreditation Team Visits the College.
• College receives grant to protect victims’ rights.
March 7, 2005
• Symposium Explores Controversies in International Cooperation.
• Conference Illuminates Probate, Estate Planning Issues in Indian Country.
• Rosholt Roundtable Will Feature One of Idaho’s “First Fifty.”
February 7, 2005
• Faculty Scholarship Helps Shape the Law.
• Law Faculty and Students Offer Symposia.
January 3, 2005
· Bar Commissioners Submit Findings of 2004 Visit.
· Annual Fund Shows Strength.
· Law School Applications Continue at High Level.
December 6, 2004
· Outreach through Scholarship: Law Professors Reach Broad Audiences.
· Students Excel in 16th Annual McNichols Competition.
November 1, 2004
· National Legal Services President Delivers Bellwood Lecture.
· “All Star Panel” Gives Personal Perspectives on Public Service.
· Law Advisory Council Examines University and College Issues.
· Environmental Law Forum Considers Future of Wolves in Idaho.
October 4, 2004
· Calling of Public Service Will Highlight 2004 Bellwood Events.
· Private Giving Exceeds $900,000 in 2003-04.
· University Vision and Resources Task Force Submits Report.
· Pro and Con: “Gay Marriage” Debate Highlights Examination of Sexual Orientation Issues.
September 6, 2004
Because the first Monday of September is Labor Day, this issue of our monthly news brief is being distributed the following Tuesday.
· New Entering Class Sets Records for Quality and Diversity
· Professionalism and Ethics Underscore First Day in School
· College Welcomes New Director of Admissions/Student Services
· Visiting Faculty Enrich the Law School Community.
August 2, 2004
Named Professorships Recognize Outstanding Faculty Performance.
· John A. (“Jack”) Miller
· Elizabeth Barker Brandt
· Maureen E. Laflin
New Faculty Enrich the College of Law.
· Barbara A. Cosens
· Richard H. Seamon
July 5, 2004
· National President of Legal Services Corporation to Deliver 2004 Bellwood Lecture.
· Northwest Institute Receives Enthusiastic Reviews.
· College of Law Sponsors Professionalism Program.
June 7, 2004
· Commencement Address Challenges Students to Improve Access to Justice.
· Law School and University Recognize Lawyers Who Make a Difference.
· Faculty and Students Bestow Awards within College of Law.
May 3, 2004
· Idaho Court of Appeals Hears Arguments at College of Law.
· Law Advisory Council Charts Ambitious Agenda.
· College Marks 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education.
· Law Students Assist Low-Income Taxpayers.
April 5, 2004
· International Law Symposium Brings Spotlight to Idaho.
· Law Review Symposium Attracts First Amendment Experts.
· College of Law Receives Landmark Grant.
March 1, 2004
· College of Law Rated Top Value in the Northwest.
· Third Annual Rosholt Roundtable Features Securities Lawyer/CEO.
· College Hosts Regional Conferences on Indian Law.
· College Welcomes New Director of Development.
· College to Offer Symposia in Coeur d'Alene and Boise.
May 5, 2003
· New Appointment Adds Excellence and Diversity to the Faculty
· Renowned Philanthropist Supports Idaho Legal Education.
· Law Library Posts Gains in Quantity, Quality of Collection.
· Hail and Farewell (But Not Goodbye).
April 7, 2003
· Clinic Students and Faculty Earn Praise
· Law School Programs Reach beyond Moscow.
· Loyal (and Generous) Alumni Push Annual Fund to New High.
· Students Excel in Annual McNichols Moot Court Competition.
· "Law by Day, Jazz by Night" Attracts Potential Law Students.
March 3, 2003
· Welcome to "First Monday"
· Mediation Advocacy Team Triumphs in ABA Competition.
· College of Law Hosts International Environmental Symposium.
· College of Law Participates in Corporate Governance Project.
· Faculty Outlines Vision of the Future.
· Professor Brings Idaho Constitutional Convention to Life.
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