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The TBA welcomes law student involvement and has a number of special activities and benefits available to serve students in law school. In addition, each law school campus in Tennessee has a TBA student representative to help you access resources and keep up with TBA campus activities. Join now!
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Contact Us
Questions, comments? Feel free to contact the TBA YLD's Law School Outreach Committee Chair or Vice Chair listed below or a campus representative.
Nathan Shelby, Chair
Rainey Kizer Reviere &
Bell PLC
105 S. Highland Ave.
PO Box 1147
Jackson, TN 38305
Phone: (731) 423-2414
Fax: (731) 426-8111
nshelby@raineykizer.com
Colleen Sweeney, Vice Chair
Waller Lansden Dortch &
Davis LLP
511 Union Street
Suite 2700
Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: (615) 850-8865
Fax: (615) 244-6804
colleen.sweeney@wallerlaw.com
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TBA visits Tennessee law school campuses
View scenes from recent TBA campus visits to the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Vanderbilt University Law School, the Nashville School of Law, the University of Tennessee College of Law and the new Duncan School of Law in Knoxville. |
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TBA student representatives available on all Tennessee campuses
We have student representatives on the campuses of all Tennessee law schools -- as well as regional schools with a strong Tennessee connection -- to keep law student members up to date on upcoming programs and opportunities available through the TBA. In addition, these campus liaisons are available to hear your concerns and suggestions and communicate those to us, so we can adjust our programs to better meet your needs. For the 2009-2010 academic year, the liaisons are:
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Univ. Memphis School of Law
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UT College of Law
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Emily Blaiss (2L)
Joseph McKinney (2L)
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Paul Singleton (3L)
Jennifer Milam (3L)
Caitlyn Luedtke (1L)
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Vanderbilt School of Law
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Nashville School of Law
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Allison Harding (2L)
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Joshua Hankins
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Duncan School of Law
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Cumberland School of Law
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Christian Stadler (1L)
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Whitney Henry (3L)
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Fall networking events
Each fall, the TBA YLD holds informational sessions on each of Tennessee's law school campuses, allowing you to see first hand the benefits of membership. Practicing lawyers are available to answer questions and provide advice about a career in the law.
Fall 2009 Schedule
University of Memphis
School of Law
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Information Table: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the law school lounge
Pizza Lunch: 12-1 p.m. in the law school lounge
3L Presentation: What Law School DOESN'T Teach You, an informative session on navigating admission to the practice of law. (Room 248)
Networking Reception: 5:30-7 p.m. at the Grove Grill (4550 Poplar Ave., 901-818-9951)
Nashville School of Law
Monday, Sept. 21 & Tuesday, Sept. 22
Information Table & Pizza Dinner: 5-7 p.m. in the law school foyer each night
Vanderbilt University Law School
Tuesday, Sept. 22 (tentative)
Information Table: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the law school foyer
Lincoln Memorial University
Duncan School of Law
Monday, Nov. 2
Information Table & Pizza Dinner: 5-7 p.m. in the 1st floor student lounge
University of Tennessee
College of Law
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Information Table: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the law school rotunda
Pizza Lunch: 12-1 p.m. in the law school rotunda
Knoxville Area Networking Reception
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Reception for UT and LMU law students: 5:30-7 p.m. at Oodles Uncorked (18 Market Square, 865-521-0600)
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Access to TBA YLD publications
The Tennessee Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division provides a number of resources to lawyers who are just beginning the practice of law. Access to these can be a big help to law students.
• Access the Tennessee Young Lawyer, the division's quarterly print magazine.
• Access E-DICT, the division's monthly electronic newsletter.
Law school spotlight articles
Read law school stories from recent Tennessee Young Lawyer issues:
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TBA law student mentoring
Members of the TBA Young Lawyer Division provide many programs to help law students and lawyers new to the profession. From educational programs to networking receptions, the YLD wants to make new and experienced lawyers available to you. Call the TBA at (615) 383-7421 for more information or download an application for the program. Applicants also should download and submit a waiver form with their application.
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Useful links and web resources
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Special membership package
The TBA has a special membership package that makes joining affordable and beneficial for law students. For just $50 a year, law students have full access to TBA programs and resources, including:
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free access to all continuing legal education seminars
(a savings of several hundred dollars)
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free membership in a TBA specialized section (a savings of up to $25)
see a list of sections
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free subscriptions to the Tennessee Bar Journal monthly magazine, the TBA Today electronic newsletter and other TBA publications
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free access to TBA Joblink, an online career site
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free access to networking events
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free access to discounts with companies such as Office Depot, FedEx and Geico
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