Greetings, Paralegal/Legal Studies students!
I apologize for the delay in getting this out. My semester
started with a jolt, and maybe yours did, too. In any event, I hope your
classes are going well.
Lexis Accounts:
please make sure you can log in to your Lexis account. If you have forgotten
your password, please follow the Forgot
Password link. If that doesn’t help, or if you’ve never had a Lexis
account, please send me an email and I’ll help you get set up. This process has
a 24-48 hour turnaround time, so please don’t email me 2 hours before your
research project is due.
Spring Semester:
registration for spring semester starts next week already. If you would like to
meet with me to discuss classes (or anything else), please call my assistant at
765-269-5730. She has access to my calendar and can get you set up with an
appointment. If you bring your own mug, I really will make you a cup of tea.
(Sorry—I don’t have coffee.)
Practicum: The
Practicum (PARA 255), our version of the internship, is a popular class which
is only offered in the spring. The deadlines for enrolling in the practicum are
much different than the deadlines for enrolling in regular classes because of
the extra time needed to match students up with placements and make sure
everyone has met and agreed to the terms. Please keep an eye on your mailbox
for more deadline information in October. Or better yet, check our blog!
Blog: The
Paralegal Underground is our blog and the best source for information on
classes, jobs, and other announcements of note. To access the blog, click on http://lafayetteparalegal.blogspot.com/.
If you type your email address in the box under the calendar, you’ll be
notified via email every time a new announcement is posted. What could be
easier?
Paralegal Society:
The callout meeting for the Paralegal Society is next Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
in Ivy Hall 1132. Pizza might be
served. This is a great way to network and get more involved with things on
campus. Online students are welcome!!! For more information, contact President
Annie Hegarty at ahegarty@ivytech.edu.
Professor
Estrelita Ranchor: I was chosen to participate in an international
faculty exchange this year. That means that Professor Estrelita Ranchor of the
Netherlands will be visiting us from October 15 – 29. Keep an eye on the blog
for any special opportunities to meet with her and hear about the Dutch legal
system. And if you see her around campus, be sure to extend a warm welcome!
That’s all I’ve got. I look forward to seeing or hearing
from you! Enjoy your semester!
