Murder 101 Project
The Criminal Justice Society is giving a presentation on its Murder 101 Project today at noon for Social Justice Monday. Their current case, Sergio Reyes-Brooks, is currently at trial. An attorney has contacted the Criminal Justice Society and asked for help in another murder case. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity contact Donna Larsen, president of the CJS.
An article about the Murder 101 Project can be read here. For additional information on this and other CJS events, join our Facebook page and/or TWEN site.
Criminal Justice Society Presents: Legal Education Certification
Criminal Justice Society Presents: Legal Education Certification
Take the time to improve your legal knowledge. Four 45-minute lunchtime lectures will be given throughout the month of March by some of the top legal minds in the Seattle area. Each student who attends will be given a certificate showing they have taken the time to become a better lawyer. Put THAT on your resume. Tuesday, March 31st, Noon, in the Courtroom – Attorney Eric Weston will talk about closing argument – from how to use it to focus and structure everything else you do in criminal defense, and a cookbook approach to writing and delivering. He will also answer questions about public defense and prosecuting, having done both in his 18 years as a criminal lawyer.
Facebook page for this event.
Death with Dignity Act
The SU Criminal Justice Society would like to thank Emily M. Gause, a 1L in Section B, for stepping up and coordinating this discussion. From coming up with the topic to inviting faculty, she did a lot of work on this I want her to know we appreciate it.
Noontime Discussion
Monday, November 3, 2008
NOON- 12:50 pm
Room C5
Topic: “Death with Dignity Act” Initiative 1000
Featured Professor: John Mitchell
Please join the Criminal Justice Society for it’s first Noontime Discussion of the year. Our discussion topic will be the “Death with Dignity Act”- Initiative 1000. This initiative, on the November 4th ballot, will legalize physician assisted suicide in Washington State. Please join Professor John Mitchell and members of the Criminal Justice Society in a discussion on this very controversial topic.
Pizza and cupcakes will be provided.
Two articles on the topic:
The Seattle Times recently wrote this piece:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008259886_oregonlaw13m0.html
This is the Initiative 1000’s website:
http://itsmydecision.org/