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THE PRECEDENT VOL. 9 NO. 2 VOL. 9 NO. 2, SEPTEMBER 2013 A Monthly Publication of the Western State College of Law Student Bar Association2L Check List (continued from page 7) THE PRECEDENTAPRIL & MAY Popular Areas of Law and Legal Careers In this issueü Update your resume with new activities, honors, class By Kevin Khoa Nguyen 2Post-graduation ranking, and achievements. According to an article in the these areas will continue to grow as Employment Reportingü If you haven’t already, join a local Bar association. September 2013 issue of The the result of the increasing National Jurist, Letter from the Editor 3ü Schedule an appointment with Career Services at twelve areas of complexity of tax Journal Clerk (Part II) 4 714.459.1106 law are expected laws, the rise of Job Listing Websites 5 to remain in social networking Hot Legal Career Areas 6ü Sign-up for a Mock Interview appointment with Career particularly high and other types of New Look for WSCL 7 Services to hone your skills. demand well information sharing, 2L Check List 10 into 2020 and and the application Desert Recipes &Alumni Network beyond. The of genetics in Weird California Laws 11 article divided medicine and food.More than 11,000 WSCL graduates have distinguished themselves as judges, public officials, and lawyers, both in private these high demand legal fields into The SOMEWHATpractice and in positions in which their law degrees enhance their professional competence. Many alumni return to three categories of “hotness”: SUPER HOT legal areaWestern State to give of their time to encourage and help current students further their legal education. HOT, HOT, and SOMEWHAT HOT. includes Employment, Energy, Manufacturing and ImmigrationWestern State alumni remain a strong presence and can be spotted on campus throughout the year. Whether Chairing the The SUPER HOT category includes Law. The growth of “green law’Western State Disability Law Moot Court Competition, serving as speakers during commencement exercises, judging in Health Care, Intellectual Property, and globalization are cited as majorthe school’s various moot court competitions, speaking at organization events and career related workshops on campus, and Family Law. High demand for factors influencing these legalserving as mentors, sharing their expertise and insight of their legal practice in Continuing Legal Education seminars, or legal services in these fields is areas.officiating at Western State's Bar Candidate Swearing-in Ceremony, WSCL alumni lead the students by example. expected to be fueled by an aging population, implementation of Despite the expected strong demand Obamacare and related programs, and for attorneys in these “hot” areas, Honor & Beyond @ 12 various advances in technology. The several leading experts caution WSCL 13 HOT category encompasses Tax students not to choose a particular Controversy and Litigation, Food legal specialty solely because of The Precedent Contest and Drug Regulation, Privacy, and high demand or pay, but rather Compliance Law. The authors believe   based on their abilities and Welcome Back BBQ 14 passions. “You should match up1111 North State College Blvd. your practice with your interests,” 15Student Organizations Fullerton, CA 92831 said Robert Denny, who publishes THE PRECEDENT welcomes (Continued on page 6) contributions from the WSCL student body, administration, faculty, staff and alumni. If you have an essay, article, or illustration you would like us to consider for publication, please contact us at: [email protected] 16

THE PRECEDENT VOL. 9 NO. 2 VOL. 9 NO. 2 THE PRECEDENTThe precedent Student Organizations 2013-2014 Editorial Team ANIMAL LAW STUDENT ORGANIZATION (ALSO) LAW REVIEW (Z-LR) Editor-in-Chief ABA Extends Deadline for Employment • Sabrina Narain, Editor in Chief KEVIN KHOA NGUYEN Reports ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LAW STUDENT [email protected] ASSOCIATION (APALSA) Associate Editor By Jennifer Schinke LATINO STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION (LSBA) BARBIE BREEDEN • Tatiana Yokoyama, President • Marlen Manzo, President In a move expected to help “level the The article goes on to note that not all [email protected] [email protected] Documentarian playing field” for law schools in agree with this view. Some contend McCALL MILLER California and New York, the this change from 9 to 10 month BUSINESS LAW ASSOCIATION (BLA) OUTLAW American Bar Association has reporting is not likely to make a • Steve Giammichele, President • Patricia Alonzo, President Staff Writers extended the deadline for law schools major difference in employment [email protected] [email protected] TONYA ANDERSON to report post-graduation employment statistics. In fact, an alternate statistics from the current nine months proposal was that rather than a 9 or BLACK LAW STUDENT ASSOCIATION (BLSA) PHI ALPHA DELTA (PAD) JESSICA DELLER to ten starting with the class of 2014. 10-month deadline, there be two • Yvonne Ransom, President • Janell Williams, President SUZIE KERSH According to an article in LexisNexis deadlines: one at six months after [email protected] [email protected] Law360.com, the change was graduation (in line with the student ALEX L. NGUYEN requested primarily by law school loan deferment period) and the CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY (CLS) PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FOUNDATION (PILF) JENNIFER SCHINKE deans from California, New York, second at 18 months. Some also • Daniel Seu, President • Marlen Manzo, President - [email protected] and a few other states where bar exam questioned the timing of this request, [email protected] Contributing Writers results are reported up to two months claiming that there have been no SOCIETY OF IMMIGRATION LAW & ADVOCACY PAMELA DAVIDSON later than most other states. significant changes in the timing of CRIMINAL LAW ASSOCIATION (CLA) (SILA) • Crystal Chappell, President - [email protected] McCALL MILLER Proponents of this change claim that bar results in most states, • Kristalyn Bautista, President GLORIA SWITZER with the including California and ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS LAW SOCIETY [email protected] increasing New York. Rather, some (ESLS) Design & Production percentage opponents speculate this SBA CLASS REPRESENTATIVES SKY WORLD, INC. of legal is a ploy to increase • Caren Seenauth & Megan Chanda, President • 3L: Elise Stremel, Janell Williams, Jeremy Branch, employers rankings by schools that [email protected] Laura Patterson / 2L: Lynet Shigg, Manolo Contact Information requiring have seen their rankings Maddela, Vanessa Klass / 1L & 4L: TBA EDITOR, THE PRECEDENT new hires drop since US News FEDERALIST SOCIETY (FS) [email protected] 1111 N. State College Blvd. to have modified the way it • Katrina Newcomb, President already calculates and reports [email protected] TORTS LAW SOCIETY (TLS) Fullerton, CA 92831 passed the these numbers. • Nate Archuleta, President Tel: 714-926-9718 bar, the INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & TECHNOLOGY [email protected] amount of Some proponents of this change LAW SOCIETY (IPT) Email: [email protected] time between getting bar results and argue that it will help get better and WOMENS LAW ASSOCIATION (WLA) having to report employment statistics more accurate information to • Jeremy Branch, President - [email protected] [email protected] The Precedent is a monthly is more important than ever. For prospective law students, while publication of the Student Bar example, since California and New INTERNATIONAL LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION YOUNG AMERICANS FOR LIBERTY (YAL) Association of Western State College York bar results are not available until (Continued on page 6) (ILSA) [email protected] • Travis Schellenberg, President - [email protected] of Law. Please do not reproduce any at least November, they contend material in this publication without February is now too soon to have to JEWISH LAW STUDENT ASSOCIATION (JLSA) THE PRECEDENT (SBA MONTHLY NEWSLETTER) prior written permission, obtainable at report employment statistics. • Igor Fradkin, President - [email protected] • Kevin Khoa Nguyen, Editor in Chief [email protected] [email protected] J. REUBEN CLARK SOCIETY (JRCS) /westernstatelaw Featured Student Organization: Entertainment & Sports Law Society (ESLS) Website: www.WSULaw.edu A student run organization that is dedicated to preparing the next generation of attorneys toPAGE 2 practice within the entertainment and sports law fields. ESLS seeks to provide its members with meaningful educational, networking and social opportunities that will translate to real world practices of law. If you have any questions, or would like to get involved, please contact us: [email protected]. PAGE 15

THE PRECEDENT VOL. 9 NO. 2 VOL. 9 NO. 2 THE PRECEDENTWelcome Back BBQ SCHOOL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Labor Day Job Review LETTER FROM THE EDITOROn Saturday, August 26, approximately 100 WSCL students, administrators, faculty, and staff came to the Welcome Back By Kevin Khoa Nguyen It is more important than ever to start preparing now toBBQ, sponsored by the WSCL Student Bar Association (SBA) and Student Organizations. The purpose of the BBQ is for distinguish yourself as an able and desirable individualstudents, old and new, to get together during the first week of school to meet one another, join various campus In honor of Labor Day this with great legal knowledge, good character, and a strongorganizations, learn more about the school and each other, and build comradery among WSCL students, staff, faculty, and September and to address the background or breadth of experience. By starting now,friends. concerns of many law students devoting maximum effort, and utilizing the available about the job market after resources here at Western State, you can help ensureBelow are some photos from the Welcome Back BBQ by McCall Miller and Barbie Breeden. If you are interested in graduation, we are dedicating a employers will want to hire YOU upon graduation andjoining the SBA or any other student organization, please find their contact information on page 15. large portion of this issue of throughout the years to come! The Precedent to the topics of To advertise in The Precedent or become a featured sponsor of WSCL SBA activities, Legal Employment and Career Hope you enjoy this issue of The Precedent, and have a please contact us at 714-926-9718 or email: [email protected]. Services. great Fall 2013 session. According to The New York Warm regards, Times, applications for law school are on track this year to hit a thirty year low. Kevin Khoa Nguyen, Editor Applicants for the Fall 2013 entering class dropped by 20% from 2012 and 38% from 2010. P.S.: As this issue of The Precedent was about to go the (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/31/education/law- press, we received great news from the administration. schools-applications-fall-as-costs-rise-and-jobs-are- Our school’s 89% percent pass rate for first time takers cut.html?hp&_r=1&I). In this issue of The Precedent, we on the February 2013 State Bar Exam placed WSCL detail some of the factors contributing to the decline in fourth among the 20 ABA accredited California law law school applications, such as increases in tuition costs schools, after only UC Berkeley, UCI and USC!!! and student loan interest rates, coupled with an uncertain job market for law school graduates. More significantly Training Sessions though, in this and upcoming issues, we focus on proven strategies to maximize access to the best available jobs, Lexis Training for 1Ls Starts This Week! Meet salaries, and working conditions in the legal field, while your Lexis reps and learn how to use Lexis to help expanding our legal career options moving forward. you brief your cases and better prepare for class. All attendants will get 500 Rewards points (= to a $5 While it is always desirable for job applicants to gift card.) Students coming to lunch sessions will distinguish themselves from other potential applicants in a get lunch and students in the lab will get snacks. variety of ways, the job market for attorneys today requires and rewards extra effort in this area, perhaps It’s easy to register for training just send an email more so than ever before. As the oldest law school and to [email protected]: one of the most respected in Orange County, with an alumni network of over 11,000, Western State College of v Wednesday, 9/4 at 12:30-12:50pm (Room: Law offers students the tools needed to help ensure TBA) success in challenging times. v Wednesday, 9/4 at 2:40-3:00pm, in lab As you read this edition of The Precedent, you will find a v Thursday, 9/5 at 12:30-12:50pm (Room: TBA) wide variety of proven techniques designed to help v Thursday, 9/5 at 2:40-3:00pm, in lab prepare you for the job market after graduation. You can v Thursday, 9/5 at 5:40-6:00pm, in lab follow the Career Development Check Lists in each issue of The Precedent, contact WSCL Career Services to PAGE 3 develop or improve your resume, seek introductions to internships or externships, contact and participate in student or professional organizations for networking, or follow the links provided in this newsletter to visit job listing websites (many of which allow you to create your own online profile).PAGE 14

THE PRECEDENT VOL. 9 NO. 2 VOL. 9 NO. 2 THE PRECEDENTJournal Clerk: An Externship Experience – Part II By McCall Miller “I’ve Got The Precedent” Photo ContestPart I of the article was Nevada’s legislative language and Amazing moments occurred on andpublished in the August 2013issue of The Precedent. history. I know that people will refer off the Assembly Floor. The Rules: This contest is open to everyone. Take a photo of you or anyone else reading or holding The Precedent in an interesting or humorous way, or in front of a notable location. Please include contact information for any people back to that day as a guide, and it helps Legislature heard addresses from appearing in your photo, and email your submission to [email protected]. In the “Subject” line, please write “I’ve Got The Precedent.” Please also include your name, contact information, and the location of the shot. Please make me realize my position was important. every Nevada U.S. Representative. It sure the cover of The Precedent is clearly visible in your photo. As Journal Clerk I also was able to observe the passage was a privilege to shake hands with The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2014. Winners will be announced in the April issue of The Precedent. The limit is one submission per email address. All submissions are property of The Precedent, and we reserve the right to for the Nevada of many important bills and resolutions Harry Reid and Dean Heller, and hear publish any submitted photos at any time during or after the contest. Winning photos will be selected by The Precedent staff based on uniqueness, creativity, and visual appeal. In case of ties, the earlier submission will win. Assembly, I on the Assembly Floor. Senate Joint what they and the Congress have in Prizes will include: $200 (first prize), $100 (second prize), $50 (third prize), and other prizes TBA for runners-up. witnessed and Resolution No. 13, for example, is a store for future legislation efforts in Below are sample photos; special thanks to WSCL students and staff for modeling (BTW, you look great)! recorded the day- document that would amend the Washington D.C. The Legislature also to-day business in Nevada Constitution to require the attracted some big names who wanted the Legislature, recognition of to come and but was also part all marriages, testify on of some history- regardless of certain bills.making events. The 77th Legislative gender. It Nicolas Cage,Session was the first time since the passed in both as an example,1800’s that a member was expelled. the Assembly came to testify and Senate. If on anOn March 28, 2013, Assemblyman signed by the entertainmentSteven Brooks was expelled from theNevada Assembly. He was a Governor, tax bill anddistraction from the work that wasbeing done here, and it was a good voters will spent the daydecision by Speaker Kirkpatrick toremove him from the Legislature. later decide in theSince this was a rare occurrence, Ihad to create the language in the whether the building—itofficial record for the event. It was agreat privilege, but it was also a little Nevada McCall Miller in the Nevada Assembly Chamber was verynerve-racking. The language was Constitution with Legislators surreal.edited by the Front Desk staff. It was should be These types ofquite an honor to have a hand in amended as the resolution states; this events, along with the interesting and would give voters a voice and a choice. motivating work, is what made my time here worthwhile. There was a lot of debate on the Assembly Floor regarding this Overall, the experience here was very resolution. The usual issues were rewarding. Not only did I learn a lot brought up regarding religion, the kind about the legislative process and all of family a child should be raised in, the work that goes into it, but I made equality under the U.S. Constitution, friends I can turn to and lean on now taxes and social security benefits, etc. and in the future. I have learned Even though I have heard these issues things here – getting hands-on before, it was amazing to see them experience – that I could not learn in a discussed with the purpose of swaying classroom. I am very pleased with Constitution Day – September 17 votes to actually make a difference. what I gained from working in While nearly everyone at Western State is familiar with Labor Day, it may come as a surprise that there is another “legal” holiday occurring in September. Though few of us get to celebrate by taking the day off work or school, This discussion meant something more, Nevada’s 77th Legislative Session, “Constitution Day” on September 17 commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787! “Constitution Day,” enacted in 2004, is celebrated on the same day as “Citizenship Day” (which was adopted in 1952 from the former “I am and would lead to the eventual passage and I would recommend this an American Day”). of this resolution; I knew I was experience to anyone interested in the witnessing and documenting something process. major. Since it passed, Nevada voters _______________________________ To advertise in The Precedent or become a featured sponsor of WSCL SBA activities, will have the chance to voice their McCall Miller is a 2L Part-time please contact us at 714-926-9718 or email: [email protected]. opinions on same-sex marriage in the Evening Student. She is also the General Election for ballot referendum Documentarian/Photographer of The in 2016; it was such an amazing Precedent. moment.PAGE 4 PAGE 13

THE PRECEDENT VOL. 9 NO. 2 VOL. 9 NO. 2 THE PRECEDENTFrom FLP Probation to Honor Roll HONOR & BEYOND @ WSCL Online Employment Resources CAREER SERVICESBy Tonya Anderson The following is a selection of job search engines and salary calculators that the Western State College of Law Career Services office has found particularly useful for WSCL students and Many students find has been integral in allowing Heath to work towards his graduates. law degree while also giving him more time to devote to balancing work and work. school very Although he doesn’t yet have a clear idea of which area of Job Search Engines law he would like to go into, Heath does have an interest challenging. For part in both business and criminal law. As a huge Disneyland Symplicity (www.law-wsu-csm.symplicity.com) Vault (www.vault.com) fan, he would love to work for the Disney Corporation. In WSC CSD posts job openings and announcements General job search engine time student Heath order to relive the stress of work and school, Heath enjoys directly to this site. All applicants must comply with equipped with a specific going to Disneyland and watching television or movies. WSC CSD protocols to take advantage of the CSD option to search internships. Durbin, the challenges He also enjoys participating in the Young Americans for services. Build a profile, link with your Linkedin View law firm rankings by Liberty club on campus as well as contributing to the account, save your job-related documents, and search diversity, region or practice proved to be too much school as the Student Bar Association’s Diversity events in your area desired practice area. Contact area. Committee Student Chair. CSD for your login information. when they landed him You can nominate yourself or a student, administrator, staff, Martindale-Hubbell.com (www.careers.martindale.com) on Foundation Law faculty member or alumnus to be highlighted in the Find legal job opportunities, and participate in blogs or discussions geared toward current events in the Point probation. “Honor & Beyond @ WSCL” column, which features notable legal field. This site is also useful for researching law Pamela Davidson achievements within the WSCL community by filling out this firms, and lawyers to prepare for interviews, Heath rose to the short form and putting it in the SBA mailbox on the 4th Floor, or networking events, and career planning. challenge and emailing your request to [email protected]. Indeed (www.indeed.com) Go Big Law (www.gobiglaw.com) Please include the following: General job search engine. Apply for jobs directly Search in-house available positions for counsel managed to score a through the site. jobs. Homepage posts featured jobs by experience (1) Name & title of person: ____________________________ level, geographic region and practice area. spot on the Dean’s The State Bar of California (www.calbar.ca.gov) (2) Your name and contact information: __________________ Search jobs. The State Bar of California offers the Honor Roll the very Practical Training of Law Students Program __________________________________________________ (PTLSP) for students who have completed one yearHeath Durbin next semester after of law school and coursework in Evidence and Civil Global Legal Resources (www.hg.org) being put on probation. (3) Reason for the nomination: _________________________ Procedure. Certified students can perform permitted Huge site: has job listings, articles, information on activities under the supervision of a supervising practice areas, videos – pretty much anything andHe credits his amazing improvement to practice exams - __________________________________________________ attorney. Appear at depositions, negotiate, give legal anything! advice, and appear in prosecution of lesser criminalhe says that the only change he made was to take offenses. Application process is directly through the website.practice exams every week in time settings and reviewthe answers with Dean’s Fellows and his professors.When he isn’t cranking out practice exams to raise his Salary Calculatorsgrades, Heath works for clubluckyoc.com as a clubmanager and for the College of Instrument Technology www.salary.comas their Dean of Students. As a computer and heavy Information on salary and benefits, calculators,equipment instructor for all of his junior high and high estimates, and resources including careerschool career, Heath gained substantial knowledge and development. Contains a Salary Wizard feature.expertise in these fields. In 2004, the College ofInstrument Technology found a need to have a Dean of www.payscale.comStudents and turned to Heath to fill this position. As Salary comparison, survey and search.Dean of Students, he assists instructors and students inhis areas of expertise along with ensuring student www.RobertHalfLegal.com/salary-calculatordiscipline and safety. Western State’s part time program Private sector, legal salaries www.ilrg.com/employment/salaries/ Internet Legal Research Group (ILRG)2nd Annual Western State Hall of Fame Gala Dinner Simply Hired (www.simplyhired.com) www.guidestar.org Search available jobs by title, skills or company. Guidestar reflects salaries for nonprofit entitiesThe Western State Colleagues in Law Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Western State based on their Form 990 reportsCollege of Law Hall of Fame Gala Dinner and Scholarship Fundraiser. Career Builder (www.careerbuilder.com) Research jobs by career, specialty or keyword. For further help with job searches or placements, orThis year, WSCL will be honoring four exceptional alumni: Patricia Lee-Gulley, Solange Ritchie, Douglas Schroeder, updating your resume or cover letters, contactand Eric Traut, WSCL’s 2013 Hall of Fame inductees. The Daily Journal (www.thedailyjournal.com) Pamela Davidson, Director of Career Services, at Search jobs and create job alerts to keep you abreast [email protected] or 714.459.1106, or just stopThe event will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the Balboa Bay Club. Guests can anticipate a casino on available positions. by the office to schedule an appointment (mainstyle cocktail reception with two hours of gaming and prizes, followed by an exceptional dinner, awards ceremony, and building, second floor located in Student Services).live auction. The cost is $150 per person. Email [email protected] for information. Best Jobs USA (www.bestjobsusa.com) Research jobs, companies and employers nationwide.PAGE 12 PAGE 5

THE PRECEDENT VOL. 9 NO. 2 VOL. 9 NO. 2 THE PRECEDENTEmployment Report Deadline (Continued from page 2) Feather Light Chocolate LIFE-STYLE & HUMOR Almond Meringuesothers believe it will cause more confusion, since initially it will makecomparing statistics with prior years more difficult. Some opponents also By Barbie Breedencontend that this new later deadline will result in some prospective studentsgetting this information too late to assist in deciding which law school to Craving a flourless, low calorie sweet treat after a long day working or studying? Try These Easy-To-Make, Gluten-Freeattend, since the new deadline is after many schools require a seat deposit.   Meringues! This recipe is adapted from Baking, From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan, and Jennifer Pallian’s Food Blog at Foodess.com. The Law360.com article notes that overall though, a majority of the ABA committee which studied this issue Ingredients: and recommended this change agree that since graduates have a better chance of obtaining employment after • 1 cup powdered sugar passing the bar, the extra month in reporting is likely to • 1/2 cup almond meal/flour lead to a fairer comparison between states that report bar • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa results earlier and late reporters such as California and • 4 large egg whites, at room temperature New York. • 1 pinch of salt • 1/2 cup sugar_____________________________________________________________ • 1/2 tsp vanilla extractJennifer Schinke is a 3L Full-time Student. This is her second year as Staff • 1/3 cup finely chopped bittersweet chocolateWriter of The Precedent. Directions:Hot Jobs (Continued from page 2) WSCL Emergency • Position two oven racks at the top and bottom thirds of the oven. Notification System - • Preheat to 300 degrees.an annual report entitled “What’s Hot and What’s Not • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.in the Legal Profession.” “If you don’t like litigation, My Campus Alert • Whisk together confectioners’ sugar, ground almonds and cocoa.you shouldn’t consider it. If you don’t like tax law, you • Beat egg whites on medium speed in the large bowl of a standing mixer, or with a handheld electricshouldn’t go into tax law. Look at something that Western State uses a service called “Send Word Now” forinterests you.”   sending emergency notifications. The system is designed mixer until soft peaks form. to be used for emergency related email, text, and voiceAnother expert, Charles Volkert, executive director of messaging to students, employees, staff, and faculty. • Increase speed to medium high and beat in the sugar, one tablespoon at a time.Robert Half Legal said: “You should really find • Continue beating until stiff peaks form.something that intrigues you.” He also added that law Emergency alerts will be transmitted to each recipient’s • Beat in the vanilla, then use a spatula to gently fold in the ground almond and chocolate.school students should get as much externship or other email address, but can also be transmitted as well to the • Drop meringues by tablespoonfuls onto your prepared baking sheets (or if you’re feeling fancypants,practical experience in the field as they can.   communication device of each recipient’s choice. you can use a pastry bag to pipe them into pretty “kisses”).The article concludes that while it is great for a graduate To add more detailed, personal contact information for Myto get that first job, it is even better “to focus on a Campus Alert, students should complete the “Information • Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 200 degrees and bake for 1 hour more.practice area that will provide long-term excitement, Update and My Campus Alert Options Form” obtainable • Cool to room temperature before removing from pans. Eat to your heart’s delight!challenge and work.”   through Student Services, Main Building, Suite 212 or by • Store any remaining meringues in a cool, dry place. emailing [email protected]. 10 New (and Weird) California Laws in 2013 The Precedent welcomes your writing contributions and letters. Please send them to: 1. California prison workers will no longer be 6. Women may not drive in a house coat. [email protected]. Please also include your name and contact information. allowed to have sex with inmates. 7. Film producers must have permission from a All writing contributions are subject to periodic drawings for cash and great prizes throughout the school year. 2. It’s unlawful to let a dog pursue a bear or bobcat at pediatrician before filming a child under the age of The more contributions you make, the greater your chance of winning. any time. one month. 8. No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles 3. In San Jose and Sunnyvale it is illegal for grocery per hour. stores to provide plastic bags. 9. Bathhouses are against the law 10. Animals are banned from mating publicly within 4. Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses. 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship. 5. It is a misdemeanor to shoot any kind of game PAGE 11 from a moving vehicle, unless the target is aPAGE 6

THE PRECEDENT VOL. 9 NO. 2 VOL. 9 NO. 2 THE PRECEDENT2L Career Development Plan CAREER SERVICES A New Look For Western State in Fall 2013By Pamela Davidson, Director of Career Services By Gloria Switzer, Assistant Dean for AdmissionsAUGUST & SEPTEMBER ü Update Indeed.com job alerts and other alerts as Good news! We have long wished The Western State website www.wsulaw.edu has been needed.ü Update your resume with summer work experience. to update our look and our website, ü If you haven’t already, become involved with a student organization on campus. redesigned and the new site is scheduled to go live theü Look for notices regarding On-campus Interviews WINTER BREAK and with the support of Dean week of September 9th. We hope you find it also less (OCI). ü Career Services is open during Winter Break! Stop by William Adams, we have been hard cluttered, easier to browse, navigate, read and find what for any job search assistance. at work with you need with fewer clicks and less ü Add any new updates to your resumeü Considering an externship for your second or third our design scrolling. The new look and feel is year? Make an appointment with Professor Chavez ü Honors and activities, student (civil and judicial) or Professor Molko (criminal) to organizations, and certifications in partner all there, as is the basic design and content review requirements progress. and deadlines. summer. Now rewritten and edited from our prior ü Start target lists of possible practice areas, law firms and organizations to it’s time for site, but we know there is a lot more to explore. you to see… do. We want to add elements to ü Check new job listings on Symplicity for employment and internship opportunities. Western State is unveiling a new showcase our students, faculty andü Interested in joining ü Visit the Career Services library (ground floor, Main logo and colors and a newly designed alumni successes, news and events. Library) for job search resources.the Immigration Website! We hope you agree the Our new hosting company should helpClinic? Schedule an new look is cleaner, more modern New logo of Western State College of Law at us do that more timely and effectively and more dynamic, an appropriate Argosy University than before. We welcome your inputappointment with update to the law school’s image as and suggestions as the process ofProfessor Koh we look forward to beginning our implementation and editing continues.([email protected]). second half century. The logo design incorporates a Please use the following Survey Monkey linkü Learn more about Western State’s Business Law stylized “W” in the flame of knowledge atop the scales of http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5J3NGS5 to give us Certification program? Schedule an appointment with Professor Groshoff ([email protected]). justice. Our new tagline “The Future of Law is Here” your impressions, corrections and suggestions. reflects not only that we prepare law students for a future in law, but also that our students, soon to be graduates, We have lots to be proud of and celebrate. Hope you likeü Consider joining Western State’s Public Service represent the future of the legal profession. our new look! Program? Contact Tim Mallory at [email protected] for more information.OCTOBER & NOVEMBER JANUARY THROUGH MARCH Welcome Fall 2013 Good-bye Spring 2013 Entering Class Graduating Class.ü Attend at least one student organization event and ü Look for notices of upcoming events such as Public We’ll Miss You! Career Services event. Service Week and Entertainment Law Day.ü Look for notices of military JAG representatives ü To research employers, visit Chambers Associate, coming to campus to interview. NALP, or Martindale-Hubbell.ü Attend at least one networking event, either on- ü Update or add to your interview outfit: professional campus or in the legal community business suit, shoes and accessories.ü Need help finding one? Contact Career Services for ü Career Services is open during Spring Break! Make current happenings. use of this time to prepare for your Spring job search.ü Schedule a meeting with Career Services to review ü Talk to your professors about your areas of interest company research strategies and successful interview and job search status, asking for advice and/or contacts techniques. (Continued on page 16) To advertise in The Precedent or become a featured sponsor of WSCL SBA activities, Newly enrolled students are reading The Precedent on WSCL Spring 2013 graduates at the last Bar Review. Photo please contact us at 714-926-9718 or email: [email protected]. Orientation Day, 8/10/2013. Photo by Barbie Breeden. submitted by Maria Borrelli.PAGE 10 PAGE 7

THE PRECEDENT VOL. 9 NO. 2 VOL. 9 NO. 2 THE PRECEDENTSEPTEMBER 2013 Western State College of Law Academic & Activity Calendar 1111 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton, CA 92831-3014 Tel: 714-738-1000 Email: [email protected] 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 12 14 15 Labor Day (no classes) - ABOTA Presents Civility Matters 11 Speaker: Nathan A. Sales on NSA - Business Law Association General Surveillance. Sponsored by The 9 Meeting Federalist Society and Y.A.L. - BARBRI on campus - Army JAG on-campus Q&A 13 - Christian Legal Society meeting 10 - Army JAG on-campus interviews - OC Public defender on-campus interview 16 17 18 19 20 21 Los Angeles District Attorney Marc Luber presents J.D. careers OC District attorney on-campus Mock Interviews out there – Alternative careers for interview law students and graduates 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Pat Hendrickson and Barbara Hot Dog Day from 2-4 P.M. at Lawyer’s Mutual Insurance Co. 2nd Annual Western State Hall of McNamara present on solo practice WSCL lunchtime Q&A presentation on Fame Gala Dinner and family law Starting your own practice 30 Notes:PAGE 8 PAGE 9