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Office of Student Affairs Resources and Contacts
There are several members of the Law School's Office of Student Affairs who are available to provide assistance, support, and resource referrals to our law students. Please find below a list of potential matters and corresponding contacts. Students are also always welcome to stop by the Office of Student Affairs in suite 238, email lawstudentservices@marquette.edu, or call 414.288.7090 for additional assistance.
Please note, Assistant Director of Student Affairs Sarah DiStefano will be out on leave through early December.
- Law News weekly announcements:
- To submit a post: https://law.marquette.edu/news/submit-announcement-law-news
- Other Law News questions: Emma Geiser or Rebecca Ruesch
- Student Organizations: Student Affairs Graduate Intern Onyeka Idemili or Dean Fodor
- Academic Advising/ASP/SSP: Dean Fodor
- Office of Student Affairs programming and events: lawstudentservices@marquette.edu
- Curricular planning and registration: Registrar Toerpe Mason and Dean Fodor
- Law school application requests, letters of good standing, other records requests: Rebecca Ruesch
- Bar exam advising: Professor Pagel
- Personal, academic, or professional concerns, or other urgent matters: Dean Fodor
- Life-threatening emergencies: MUPD Emergency Line (414.288.1911)
- Technology issues: Law School Media and Technology group (suite 218, 414.288.8000, mulawtech@marquette.edu)
- Scheduling a mental-health counseling appointment: Marquette University Counseling Center (414.288.7172)
- After hours on-call counseling services: Marquette University Counseling Center (414.288.7172) and select option 2
- Exam administration: Dean Fodor or the Law School Media and Technology group for technology-specific questions
- Disability accommodations: Dean Fodor and Rebecca Ruesch
- Social media questions: Dean Fodor
- For additional resources and contacts, please click here.
Student Organizations
The Federalist Society Intro Meeting
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 12:10pm • Room 263The Federalist Society (FedSoc) will host its intro meeting for the 2024-2025 year on Tuesday September 10, at 12:10 p.m.
At FedSoc, we wish to provide MU law students with a number of excellent opportunities to enrich the law-school experience. These include the following:
- Speaker events that promote open discussion about topics regarding government, law, and controversies facing America's society
- Networking events for students to meet attorneys and judges from accross the country
- Organization gatherings for members to meet one another outside of school (e.g., cocktail mixers and trivia outings)
- For 1Ls, we will discuss how to apply for the 1L representative positions and details about the posiitons
If you are interested in any of these opportunties, then please come join us for lunch to learn more.
Taco Bell will be on the menu for lunch, so be sure to come hungry! Please RSVP here for purposes of the food order.
Contact: Michael BehrensStudent Organizations
Savor the Sips with Organization for Student Wellbeing
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 12:30pm • Zilber ForumCome join the Organization for Student Wellbeing and take a break in the Forum on the second Thursday of each month.
Grab some free coffee, tea, or hot cocoa and take a few snacks and treats as fuel for studying!
Contact: Andrea BishopSpeakers/Events
On the Issues: Marquette Law School Wisconsin Poll
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 12:15pm • Lubar CenterMarquette University Law School is pleased to bring you the results of a new statewide poll on Wednesday, September 11, at an in-person event featuring Charles Franklin, professor of law and public policy and director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Derek Mosley, director of the school’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education.
The program will begin at 12:15 p.m. CDT in Eckstein Hall. This program is free and open to the public. Please register at law.marquette.edu to attend in person or virtually. A light lunch will be available. The program will also be livestreamed on the Law School’s website via the “Watch Now” button for those unable to join us in person.
The Marquette Law School Poll’s September 2024 survey of Wisconsin focuses on the post-convention start of the fall presidential campaign. The poll includes the head-to-head and multicandidate presidential “horse race,” as well as how Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump compare on a variety of issues and personal characteristics. It also surveys voters on the issues most important to them. The poll includes the race for U.S. Senate between Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde and looks at the impact of third-party candidates in that race. Attention to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and perceptions of vice-presidential nominees Tim Walz and J.D. Vance are included.
Various poll findings will be synchronously noted on X (formerly known as Twitter) via the @MULawPoll account. A complete news release and poll data, including toplines, crosstabs, and slides from the discussion, will be available on the Marquette Law School Poll website, shortly after 1:15 p.m., following the event.
Contact: Hilary DeBloisSpeakers/Events
U.S. Military JAG Corps Info Session: Marine Corps, Army, & Navy
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 12:00pm • Room 257Legal Careers in the U.S. Military
(Judge Advocate General - JAG)
Marine Corps, Army, Navy
Monday, September 9, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Room 257
All students, including 1Ls, are invited to join Captain Bellart and Captain Held (U.S. Marine Corps), Major Dunsworth (U.S. Army), and Lt. Monarrez (U.S. Navy) as they discuss career paths for law students and lawyers in their respective military branches. Additionally, they will share information about the application processes and answer questions you have about summer and post-graduate options for legal careers in the military.
Lunch (Chick-fil-A!) will be provided for attendees, courtesy of the Marine Corps. If you wish to attend, please RSVP by clicking here.
If you have any questions, contact the Career Planning Center at mulawcareers@marquette.edu.
Contact: Sofia AscorbeStudent Organizations
Marquette Immigration Law Association Looking for 1L Reps
Marquette Immigration Law Association (MILA) is seeking 1L representatives for the 2024-2025 school year. Tasks will include helping run the social media page, setting up the annual Naturalization Clinic with Catholic Charities in the spring, and other various small tasks that are needed throughout the year.
This application form is open until Tuesday, October 1, at 11:59 p.m. The link to apply can be found here.
Our first meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, from noon to 1 p.m. Keep an eye out in Law News for further announcements!
Contact: Alana BormanStudent Organizations
River Clean-Up Event with EvLS and PILS
Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 8:30am • Honey Creek ParkwayJoin Environmental Law Society (EvLS) and Public Interest Law Society (PILS) in cleaning up the Honey Creek Parkway on Saturday, September 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. This event is hosted by Milwaukee Riverkeeper. They provide the clean-up materials, including gloves and trash bags. All you need to bring is your good attitude and wear clothes you are comfortable with getting dirty.
Light coffee and breakfast from Dunkin' will be provided. We will meet outside of the Law School, weather permitting (rain location: Zilber Forum). Please sign up HERE in advance.
Contact: Alana BormanStudent Organizations
Hispanic Latino Law Student Association Seeking 1L Rep
The Hispanic Latino Law Student Association is seeking to add a 1L representative to our board! We are a supportive, low-commitment organization. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Please submit a statement of interest to Kate Sanchez by Friday, September 20.
Contact: Kate SanchezStudent Organizations
Association of Federal Practice Intro Meeting
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 12:30pm • 155Please join the Association of Federal Practice (AFP) on Wednesday, September 11, at 12:30 p.m. in Room 155 for our first meeting of the semester to meet the executive board, highlight upcoming events, and learn about student membership to the Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association.
We are serving Ian's Pizza. Please RSVP here to ensure we have enough food. If you have any questions, please reach out to AFP President Rachel Seifert. We look forward to seeing you there!
Contact: Rachel SeifertStudent Organizations
Entertainment Law Society Intro Meeting
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 12:10pm • 263Interested in learning about the world of entertainment law? Curious about legal issues that arise in the entertainment industry, including film, TV, music, theater, publishing, sports, gaming, and digital media? Consider joining the Entertainment Law Society at our introduction meeting on Monday, September 9, at 12:10 p.m. in room 263 to learn about entertainment law and how to get involved!
Ian's Pizza will be provided as we discuss our events planned for the semester and the year ahead! We hope to see you there!
Contact: Erika EscamillaStudent Organizations
Public Interest Law Society Intro Meeting
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 11:50am • 367Hello all! On Wedesday, September 11, all interested in the Public Interest Law Society (PILS) are invited to attend our first introductory meeting.
The meeting will cover the structure of PILS and our upcoming events. In addition, our current PILS Fellows will share their summer experience in the public interest field. The meeting will begin at 11:50 a.m. and will be held in room 367.
Lunch will be provided! If you have any questions, please contact Evan Williams.
Contact: Evan Williams