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Student News Recap: Week of October 21, 2013

The Regent Law Moot Court Board hosted the 13th Annual Leroy R. Hassell, Sr. National Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition on October 18 and 19 at Regent University.

On Monday, October 21, Career Services hosted a panel called “Jobs in the Federal Government,” which featured several attorneys: Nicole Foltz ‘08, who was recently named one of “The 25 Most Influential Washington Women Under 35,” Spiro Ballas ‘07, a former PMF Fellow who is now serving as a senior foreign affairs analyst for the U.S. Department of State, and Valerie Payne ‘09, an attorney for Campus Crusade for Christ and a former judicial clerk for the U.S. District Court.


On Tuesday, October 22, the Center for Global Justice hosted a Developing Justice and Reconciliation in Affairs luncheon, which featured guest speakers Leah Boyd, who is the director of justice initiatives at African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM), and South Sudanese Pastor James Baak.

Professor Gloria Whittico shared pre-finals academic success tips with Black Law Student Association (BLSA) members on Tuesday, October 22.

Dean Jeffrey Brauch hosted “Donut Day” on Wednesday, October 23, allowing students to fellowship over coffee and donuts.

Professor Scott Pryor spoke at Law Chapel on Thursday, October 24. Previous Law Chapel messages may be viewed here.

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