Past 2007 APALSA News and Events
Thomas Tang Regional Moot Court Competition - 10/19-20/2007
The AABA is hosting the Southwest Regionals for the Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition at South Texas College of Law on October 19-20, 2007. All Law Students are welcome to enter the competition. The deadline to enter the competition is September 20, 2007. Details can be found by clicking here or you can email ttmootcourt@gmail.com for more information.
Tri School - UH/TSU/STCL Mixer - 10/12/2007 at 4pm
There will be a Tri School mixer on October 12,at the Joe's Crab Shack on 610 South near Reliant Stadium. Please email our Secretary Sandy if you are interested in going. This would be a fun opportunity for you all to meet new future lawyers and network!
General APALSA Meeting - 10/4/2007 at 12 noon, Room 317
APALSA will be holding our monthly general meeting at room 317-- 12:00pm. We have a guest speaker from AABA coming in to talk about the benefits of the Asian American Bar Association and also how to succeed in law school. Also, we will be serving vietnamese sandwiches, so come hungry! Hope to see you all there!
Potluck Dinner - 9/28/2007 at 7pm
Join us for the Potluck tonight at 7pm over at Gene Wu's house. Please bring something edible over to contribute to the main course, there will be food, fun and prizes!
Jillian's - 9/7/2007
Join APALSA for some back to semester fun at Jillian's on I-10 at 6pm. Everyone welcome!
SBA Terrace Party - August 23,2007
The Terrace Party is on the 6th Floor of the library on Thursday at 4:30 and is hosted by the SBA. We will have a table there for APALSA so drop by and visit!!!
July 24-26
Good Luck Bar Passers!
Congratulations to APALSA's New 2007-08 Officers
AABA Houston Career Night at STCL - 4/19/2007 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
The 2nd annual career Night will be held at Emilie Slohm, 6th floor
library at STCL. Reception starts at 6:30. Panel discussion from 7-8
and breakout session from 8:00-8:30. The topic this year focuses on
"Making the Most of Your Summer Legal Experience" and is a great
resource for 1L's and 2L's. Everyone is encouraged to attend so see you
there! For more information in .pdf file, click here.
April 16th is the last day to RSVP for April 19th Career Night
If you plan on attending Career Night, please RSVP with Eunice Song at esong@gardere.com
STCL Admissions Open House - 4/14/2007 from 11 to 1pm
Feel free to come by and chat with prospective students. Free food. Please RSVP with Tanya Holmes at tholmes.stcl.edu
Nominations Over - 4/9/2007 at 9pm
If you would like to run for officer or would like to nominate someone
to run as an officer for 2007-2008, please send your nominations to
shih_kang@yahoo.com by Monday 9pm.
STCL Diversity Day - 04/12/2007 from 12:00-6:00pm
Join APALSA at STCL's Diversity Day. Diversity Day will consist of a
panel discussion, Q & A session, followed by a reception. The
reception will provide students an opportunity to showcase the
diversity of the student body at South Texas. Keep checking back, more
details will be added as they are available!APALSA plans to showcase
traditional Asian clothing along with authentic Asian foods and drinks
and activities. For more information in .pdf file, click here.
TSU/UH/STCL Mixer - 04/06/2007 at 4pm
Meet other law students from TSU and UH at Kona Grill on Friday, April 6 in the Galleria.
APALSA - General Meeting - 04/05/2007 from 4:30-5:30, Room 316
Know what classes to take before registering for Fall 2007! A panel
discussion from past APALSA members who have graduated and taken the
bar will also be here to discuss courses, bar strategy and other
concerns you may have. Please submit questions in advance to David at shih_kang@yahoo.com. As always, free food and drinks will be provided. Check back for more details. Thanks Quy and Lisa!
Chili Cook-Off - 04/04/2007 from 4:00-7:00pm
Check your email for more details. Please contact Jerry Hu if you have
any questions about APALSA's Chili Cook-Off entry. Stop by and visit
"Team Iron Chef"
AABA - Solo/Small Firm CLE - 03/29/2007 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
Plan
to attend a solo/small practice seminar on 3/29. This seminar will be
of particular interest to those who will be "hanging up their own
shingle" once you get licensed later this year. 3Ls can also get CLE
credit for any event they attend. This event is worth 1.5 hours and is
free for AABA members and only $25 for non-members. For more
information or to RSVP, please contact Lynn Chuang Kramer at:
lkramer@munsch.com. Hope to see you there!
AABA - Ballroom Dancing - 03/25/2007
Check your email for more details.
SBA - Barrister's Ball - 03/24/2007 from 7-12pm
Place: DoubleTree Hotel (Downtown - 400 Dallas Street). All tickets
(table/individual) are sold out. APALSA will be attendance with two
tables, 1 and 18. See you there!
TSU/UH/STCL Mixer - 03/09/2007 at 7pm
Meet other law students from TSU and UH at Chuy's on Westheimer and Kirby.
AABA 2007 Mentorship Program Kick-Off Reception - 02/28/2007 at 6:30pm
Tropioca Tea & Coffee Bar, 2808 Milam Street. Light refreshments will be provided by the AABA.
AABA Lunar New Year Celebration - 02/23/2007 at 7:00pm
Come celebrate New Year with AABA at the Tay Do Restaurant II, located at: 11201 Bellaire Boulevard. The cost is
$20 law students / $30 AABA members / $40 non-members / $5 kids aged 5-15 / FREE kids under 5
RSVP to Catherine Than at ctha@delgadoacosta.com or 713.437.4502. For more information in .doc file, click here.
STCL Admissions Open House - 02/17/2007 from 12-1
The
Admissions Office will be hosting an Open House Reception Saturday,
February 17 from 12 – 1 pm. Prospective students and fall admittees
will be in attendance. This will be a great chance to meet future
members of the STCL community.
Student Reception for Minorities at Greenberg Traurig LLP - 02/22/2007
APALSA Members and Officers are invited to attend. Check your email for the reception flyer.
AABA Deadline to Submit Mentee Application - 02/22/2007
Today
is the deadline to submit your mentee application to the AABA. Blank
mentee forms are available outside the door of the APALSA Office.
APALSA Back to School Party - 02/02/2007 at 6:30pm
Start the new semester with the coolest organization on campus. Hang
out with your friends and meet the new Spring students. Come by for
free food and fun. Check your evite for more details!
First TSU/UH/STCL Mixer of the Year - 01/31/2007 start at 6:00pm
The
first joint mixer of the semester and year will be held on Wednesday,
January 31st at the same place same time as previous mixers - Two Rows
at 6pm. If you need directions or have any questions, please see any
APALSA Officer. Feel free to stop by if you have time to mingle with
other law students from UH and TSU.
First General Meeting - 01/25/2007 from 4:30-5:30, Room 518
Come
by to the first general meeting of the semester. Some attorneys from
the AABA will talk about the AABA Mentor/Mentee Program and collect
resumes for the AABA resume book. Free pizza, Vietnamese sandwiches and
drinks! See you there!
Spring Student Orientation - 01/13/2007 from 4:15-5:15
All APALSA members are welcome to help recruit new members for Spring
2007. Come by and meet new people and mingle with your classmates
before we begin another busy semester!
AABA Annual Meeting and Installation Banquet - 01/11/2007, 6pm
Check your email for more details or let me know if you need RSVP information. Hope to see you there!
Photo Section Updated - 01/03/2007
View more photos of David K, Angela and David B's trip to Weihai, China in our photos section.