Law School Events

Phi Alpha Delta's Community Service Committee is coordinating a law school team for William & Mary's Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society. The event is April 1st from 6pm to 12am at Busch Field on Main Campus.

A day of volunteer work at the Heritage Humane Society.

Please join the Student Intellectual Property Society from April 4th to April 8th as they celebrate IP Week at William & Mary. IP Week will include multiple events and opportunities for students to explore Intellectual Property Law.

William & Mary Law School's Student Chapter of the Virginia Bar Association will be tabling in the law school cafe from April 4th to April 15th collecting monetary and food donations for the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank's legal food frenzy competition.

Michael Gerson, The 2016 Hunter B. Andrews Distinguished Fellow in American Politics at William & Mary Presents: 'Speaking for the President: The Role of the Speech Writer on a Presidential Campaign'

Submit your story of sexual assault or relational violence to be read anonymously at Take Back the Night on April 21st. Submissions will be accepted until April 18th. For more information, visit wmsaam.wordpress.com.

ILSS is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year.

Pamela Samuelson, the Richard M. Sherman Distinguished Professor of Law at Berkeley, will deliver the 2015-16 Mervis Lecture on April 5, titled "Mass Digitization of Cultural Heritage: Why Copyright Obstacles Must be Overcome." Free and all are welcome.

Come hear W&M professors explore the possible long-term implications of the rise of illiberal democracies in Europe and Asia.

Join other members of the W&M community to examine and discuss masculinity via the Greek Film Series' showing of "The Mask You Live In," a documentary that explores America's shallow - and somewhat confining - definition of masculinity.

On Wednesday, April 6th, Law Students for Reproductive Justice will welcome Cianti Stewart-Reid, the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia.

Internationally respected financial analyst Peter Atwater '83, will share his insights on the current economic and political trends in the U.S. and around the world.

Join HOPE in Sexual Assault Awareness Month and this program to learn about how to support survivors of sexual assault. Come learn, share your experiences, and create a community of support in Chesapeake C at 6pm!

Discussion of constitutional rights sponsored by the Institute of Bill of Rights Law of William & Mary Law School. This session's topic is Equal Protection (Adults and Students).

This presentation will explain how the William & Mary Honor Code applies to the Joint Journal Competition. Attendance is mandatory for all who wish to participate in the JJC.

Please Join SIPS for our IP Week Keynote Speaker and final speaker of the semester Joe Quigley on Thursday April 7th in Room 141.

The Reves Center for International Studies has announced that Timothy R. Heath '94, will deliver the 2016 McSwain-Walker Lecture.

Join W&M Army ROTC in a facilitated discussion about eliminating sexual violence and promoting healthy relationships on campus with Mr. Eric Garrison and Ms. Liz Cascone of the W&M Health Promotion Center and The Haven.

Sussex I Prison Tour April 8th 1PM Long Term; Single, multiple, & Life + sentences. Car Pooling will be arranged. The Drive is ~ 1hr 20mins. We will be meeting at 11:15 to leave. To Attend Please: EMAIL: scone01@email.wm.edu by 10P

Join us on the Sadler Terrace for a free substance use screening with a New Leaf counselor, FREE ICE CREAM, and amazing games and prizes! All of this from 10am-2pm on Friday! Let's Stop the Stigma and Start the Conversation about substance use on campus!

The 12th Annual Ali's 5K Run/Walk sponsored by the Bone Marrow Drive organization at William & Mary Law School. This race is in memory of Ali Kaplan to benefit the national bone marrow donor program through Be the Match Foundation's bone marrow registry.

VOX:Voices for Planned Parenthood is hosting a screening of the reproductive rights documentary "Trapped" with a panel discussion afterwards with experts from Planned Parenthood, NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia, and the Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project

MVLS invites everyone to attend a lunch panel discussion with JAG officers from every branch of the military where they will discuss current challenges facing each JAG corps and what life is like as lawyers in each branch. Free Chik-fil-a will be served!

William & Mary Law School's Human Security Law Center and the Reves Center for International Studies present a symposium examining the Iran Nuclear Accord. Pizza will be served!

Join HOPE and VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood on Tuesday, April 12 at 7pm in Tucker Theatre for a viewing of "The Hunting Ground" and a discussion by and for advocates of sexual assault prevention! Join us as we create a community of survivor support.

On Wednesday, April 13th, Law Students for Reproductive Justice will welcome Dawn-Marie Bey. Ms. Bey will be speaking about balancing a law career with philanthropic pursuits.

Join our panel of faculty members and administration for a discussion and Q&A on the best methods for fighting sexual assault on college campuses.

Jesse Amunson, Election Law and Redistricting Practice Co-Chair for Jenner & Block will be presenting a talk titled "Recent Redistricting Litigation at the U.S. Supreme Court? on April 14th from 12:50-1:50 in room 141. Lunch will be served.

The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada, will present a lecture, ?35 Years a Judge: Reflections on the Canadian Constitution,? on April 14 at 3:30PM in rm 127 at the Law School. The lecture is free and the public is welcome

The Alumni Association will meet on Friday, April 15, 2016

Alumni Weekend is a wonderful opportunity to relive favorite memories, renew friendships and reconnect with Professors, Administrators and Staff.

William & Mary will join together for one extraordinary day of giving back. Celebrate by attending a campus carnival in the Sunken Garden! Activities include a petting zoo, food trucks, and interactive inflatables.

Acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee will be joining us at William & Mary Hall to give the 2016 Atwater Lecture! Tickets are available for FREE for students, faculty and staff (with promo code in the Daily Digest) through the Tribe Ticket Office.

Join HOPE and the William & Mary community at the 2016 Take Back the Night, a night that is dedicated to the support and healing of survivors of sexual assault. This event on April 21 at 7 pm is the culminating event of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Join us for a screening of "Mind Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw." Hear from Ms. Holdsclaw herself, and benefit from the wisdom of this two-time NCAA champion, WNBA top pick, and Olympic team member who was overwhelmed by her depression.

Would you like to end this month, this semester, this year with something restorative? We invite everyone to partake in this practical application of meditation and mindfulness to the daily activity of walking.

Colloquium talk by Eminent Industrial Speaker, Greg Akers, Senior Vice President & CTO of Advanced Security Research & Government and Chief Technology Officer within the Security & Trust Organization (STO) group at Cisco.

Spring Concert Free and open to the public