St. John's University School of Law
Asian Pacific American Law Students Association
FALL 2014 EVENTS
Check out our upcoming General Body Meetings (GBM), professional events, and social gatherings!
GBM #1
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 10
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: LL-01
To Be Discussed: Introduction of the E-Board and discussion of goals and events for the year.
GBM #2
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 8
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Room 2-20
To Be Discussed: Bake Sale, Finals Prep Workshop, Pro Bono event, 1L opportunities, and KALAGNY representatives' presentation
Notes: Please sign up on TWEN if you plan on attending!
Finals Exam Preparation Workshop
Date: Thursday, Nov. 6
Time: 5 - 6 p.m.
Place: LL-01
To Be Discussed: Tips and advice from upperclassmen on how to prepare for and answer questions on a law school final exam.
Co-hosted by APALSA, BLSA and LALSA. Refreshments will be provided.
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Mentor-Mentee Mixer/
1L Welcome Social
Date: Thursday, Sept. 25
Time: 2 - 5 p.m.
Place: Iguanas Restaurant (5 minute drive from the school)
Contact: Sophie Tan, sophiesytan@gmail.com
Description: Meet your mentors and the E-Board and mingle with other members over food and drinks!
Pro Bono Event Training
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Date: Wednesday, Oct. 22
Time: 5 - 6 p.m.
Place: Room 2-20
Contact person: Jessica Lam, jessl3520@gmail.com
Description: Training session for the AALDEF Exit Poll pro bono event, which will occur on Tuesday, Nov. 4
PALS at St. John's Law
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 1
Time: 5 - 6 p.m.
Place: TBA
Description: Practicing Attorneys for Law Students (PALS) will visit St. John's Law to discuss the programs and events being offered to law school students. This is being sponsored by APALSA, BLSA and LALSA. For more information, check out www.palsprogram.org.
First Annual Asian Cuisine Food Sale
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Date: Thursday, October 30
Time: 11:30 am - 5 pm
Place: Law school cafeteria
Notes: Please sign up on TWEN if you plan on bringing a food item or if you want to help table!
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Super Smash Study Break
Date: Thursday, Nov. 20
Time: 1 - 4 p.m.
Place: SBA Lounge
Description: Come drop by for some last-minute study tips, invigorating snacks, and some Super Smash playing!
Contact person: Charles Lazo, chlazo1990@gmail.com
Evil Santa/Post-Finals Holiday Get-Together
Date: Sunday, Dec. 21
Time: 1 pm - whenever
Place: Pryanka's place
Description: Come relax after finals and celebrate the holidays with fellow APALSAers, food, games, and Evil Santa! If you would like to participate in Evil Santa, please bring your gift (recommended budget of $10-$20) and we'll see who ends up with what!