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• Announcements:
(Click on the Check Mark, or Logo for more information)
* Paralegal Group Meeting:
* Our Next Official SDMCPG Meeting: Saturday, February 11, 2012 *
• Miramar College, New M Bldg: Room 108, 9:30 am to 12 noon
• Speaker: Katherine Hoffman, Partner, Luce Forward, & Paralegal
Practices domestic & international intellectual property law, encompassing protection & enforcement of trademarks, copyrights, trade dress & trade secrets, including clearance & infringement opinions & trademark prosecution before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
• Membership: $10.00 per school year.
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* Important Re: Legal Research, LEGL 105, CRN # 59459 *
• Available Now: Licences Will Be Sold (for any Paralegal Student) @ Miramar Bookstore.
• Student Subscription License Access Code: SKU # 12187867
• Student Cost: $105.00 plus tax, must provide your email address.
• Students should receive an Access Code, via email, within 36 hours of purchase.
• Monday - Thursday, & Friday submissions will be received on Monday.
• This will be a ONE YEAR ACCESS: Oct 01, 2011 until September 30, 2012.
• Any Questions Contact Darrel Harrison: (619) 388-7892, or email: dharriso@sdccd.edu
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* Coming Soon: LEXIS CLASS • Short Term • 1 Unit *
• Later This Semester, or In The Spring
• Approvals Pending
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* Budget Cuts: Ways To Make A Difference, Power In Numbers!
Important Pre-Drafted Letter: Print, Sign, Date, Drop It Off @ Student Affairs
Contact Your CA State & Assembly Representatives
Letter to Legislators: State Your Own Reasons
_____________________________________________________________________________________ * Student Portfolio Info:
Miramar College Paralegal Program • Paralegal Student Portfolio
Portfolio requirements documenting knowledge, competence, & skill acquisition.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ * Fundraisers & Promos:
South Sun Fundraiser & Promo:
South Sun has been very gracious to assist our SDMCPG with a fundraising opportunity:
A portion of your purchases will help our group, & our students, continue to excel with
educational workshops, community volunteering, & various events.
South Sun has a wonderful selection of sterling silver, gems, beads, & many more bargains
galore to choose from, at various affordable price ranges. And, for the very creative person,
even jewelry making classes!
South Sun is located at 8601 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA, 92103
(The cross street is Sandrock, directly across from Montgomery Field.)
• Store Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 7 pm • Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm • Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm
• Lots of Free Parking available.
• Click on checkmark for your Special Promo Offer of 50% OFF COUPON, directions, & info.
• Most important, when making your purchase, remember to mention the CODE: "SDMCPG"Our SDMCPG thanks you very much for helping our group, & to bring new customers into
a special store full of great jewelry. Congratulate yourself for finding a wonderful piece of new
jewelry to show off to all your friends, or as a precious gift to give to someone special in your life!
Be sure also to tell them about your visit, & continue sharing all the bargains & savings using the coupon with CODE: SDMCPG, A true"Win-Win" for all!• Check their website for for many more great deals: www.southsunbeads.com
* Check also for the Deal of The Day!
_____________________________________________________________________________________ * Honor Society:
LAMBDA EPSILON CHI: National Paralegal Honor Society
• (LEX) is the National Paralegal Honor Society. The purpose of LEX is to recognize persons
who have demonstrated superior academic performance in an established paralegal program offered at an institution that is an Institutional Member in good standing of the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAFPE).
• Eligibility of Students for Membership in LEX:
• Membership in LEX is limited to students in good standing at Miramar College.
• A student may not be eligible for induction into LEX unless the student, at the time
of induction, has completed not less than 2/3's of the program requirements to complete
their certificate or degree.
• The student to be inducted must demonstrate “superior academic performance” which
is evidenced by a cumulative grade point average 3.5 or higher AND evidence of community
service or an essay about their educational experience to make membership in LEX a true
and meaningful academic honor.
• The program director must submit the names and GPA of all qualified applicants to the
National Coordinator.
• Applicants should send their enrollment fee ($30) and a copy of their transcript to be reviewed
to Darrel.
• Applications for 2012 Graduation should be submitted no later than March 30, 2012.
• All inductees are awarded certificates and pins ($30 enrollment fee) and may also purchase sashes (additional $30 fee) for their graduation day.
• Apply now if you’re qualified. Graduation is closer than you think!
• Contact Darrel Harrison at: dharriso@sdccd.edu
_____________________________________________________________________________________ * Sponsorship Info:
Miramar College Foundation
* Invest In Success: Miramar College Foundation Sponsorship
• Info: (619) 388-7864 or (858) 536-7864 • Click on Check Mark
_____________________________________________________________________________________ * Scholarships! *
Miramar College Scholarships Available November 01, 2011 - February 24, 2012
San Diego Legal Secretaries Association Scholarships: Deadline, February 29, 2012
_____________________________________________________________________________________ * Events of Special Interest:
San Diego County Public Law Library
1105 Front Street, Downtown
ReOpens: Wednesday, February 15th at 12:15 pm
With A Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting
Come Get A Tour, Or Do Some Research.
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San Diego County Public Law Library
Grand Gala Opening
Saturday, February 25, 2012 • 6 pm - 9 pm
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San Diego County Public Law Library: Crunch Schedule
For the Entire Month of January 2012
Various Locations & MCLE's
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SDPA Bridging The Gap
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Located at UCSD
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Other Rutter Group Upcoming Programs
Past Rutter Group Programs: www.RutterOnline.com
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CAPA: California Alliance of Paralegal Associations
Ethics Guidelines
• 23rd Annual Educational Seminar Brochure: San Fransisco, CA • 06-25-2011
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San Diego Central Library Concert Series
• Where: Cental Library, downtown, 820 E Street, Third Floor Auditorium
• When: Sundays @ 2:30 pm
• Cost: Free
• Parking: Free Sunday Only • 5 Star Parking Lot Adjacent To Library @ SE Corner Broadway & 8th
_____________________________________________________________________________________ * Volunteer Opportunities:
Superior Court Filing Parties:
• Saturday, Febuary 25, 2012 "File CleaningParty" South County
• Where: Chula Vista - Accounting Division - 8 am - 4 pm
• Location: 500 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
• Volunteers may also choose to work 8 am - 12 pm, or 12 pm - 4 pm
* Due to Budget Cuts: Lunch Will No Longer Be Provided, However Parking Will Be.
* MUST PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE.
* Accepting First 15 People Who Turn In The Forms Below, & Clear Background Check.
~ For Questions, Call Amber Scott or Email:
Phone: (619) 450-7443, Email: amber.scott@sdcourt.ca.gov, mention the Filing Party.
Amber Scott
Volunteer Coordinator
Public Affairs & Community Outreach
MS C-44
P.O. Box 122724
San Diego, CA 92112-2724Fax (619) 450-5374, 2 Forms Below, & Copy of Driver's License, or CA ID, Social Security Card Not Needed:
• Background Investigation Form ADM064
• Fill Out This Form Completely
• Volunteer/ Student Intern Application ADM110
• Need Only Contact Info - Top of Page 1, & Emergency Notification - Bottom of Page 2.
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IJP: Immigration Justice Project of San Diego
Pro Bono & Volunteer Opportunities
• 401 B Street, Suite 1700, San Diego, CA 92101-4297
• Law student interns/ paralegal students can assist attorneys with screening clients,
doing research, & writing motions/ briefs to support court cases.
• Translators needed in any language.
• CLE Training Provided.
• Info/ Register/ Volunteer (619) 699-2931, or Email: veronica.barba@americanbar.org
_____________________________________________________________________________________ * Community Outreach Programs:
• Guardianship Clinic (Downtown San Diego):
- Weekly clinics assist responsible adult residents of San Diego County obtain guardianship of children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by parents. - Info: Thomas Kritzik at San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program - tkitzik@sdvlp.org - website: http://www.sdvlp.org
• Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) North County:
- Volunteers assist preparing domestic violence, elder abuse, & civil harassment TRO's - Info: Jennifer Robbins at San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program - jrobbins@sdvlp.org - website: http://www.sdvlp.org
• Center For Community Solutions (Locations Vary):
- Volunteers are needed for legal clinics around the county focusing on TRO's, custody issues, divorce proceedings, court accompaniment, limited in-court representation, & victims of crime funding claims. - Info: (858) 272-5777, or email CCS at info@ccssd.org - website: http://www.ccssd.org
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SDCBA Community Outreach
Volunteer Opportunities
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* Want to Volunteer!
Contact: Jeff Chinn • (619) 615-1484
The California Innocence Project (CIP) is a law school clinical program dedicated to releasing wrongfully convicted inmates and providing an outstanding educational experience to the
students enrolled in the clinic. Founded in 1999, CIP reviews more than 2,000 claims of
innocence from California inmates each year. Students who participate in the year-long clinic
work alongside CIP staff attorneys on cases where there is strong evidence of factual innocence.
They assist in investigation and litigation by locating and re-interviewing witnesses, examining new evidence, filing motions, securing experts, and providing support to attorneys during evidentiary hearings and trials. CIP has trained more than 100 lawyers while securing the release of many innocent people who otherwise may have spent the rest of their lives in prison.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ * On-Going Events/ Training:
CM/ ECF E-Filing Training
• U.S. District Court
• Training Attorneys/ Paralegals
• Free Classes
Review ECF Policies
CM/ ECF Policies & Procedures
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Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc.
* Community Education/ Resources
"Help Attorney" (619) 234-8467
• Spring 2012 - Free Classes
Located: CA Western School of Law, 350 Cedar St, San Diego
* Trial Skills Training Program:
* Check Back for Spring Scheduled Classes
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USD School of Law
• Continuing Education
• MCLE Events
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NALA Campus Live!
• Spring 2012 Classes Online
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Become an Interpreter:
Court Interpreters Program (CIP)
• Interpreter Trainer Programs
• Sign Language & Spoken Language
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Webinars:
• Legal Tips & Tricks Software Training Classes
• Online with Davidson Staffing: 12:00 to 1:00 pm
• Schedule/ Register: Click on check mark
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San Diego Paralegal Association, SDPA
• Event Calendar
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San Diego Legal Secretary Association, SDLSA
• Event Calendar
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* New - Now Available!
* Legal Information Reference Center *
• San Diego County Public Law Library
• Electronic Resources
• Nolo Books Now Available Online
• Online Catalog Main Menu
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San Diego County Public Law Library
Class, Lecture, & Event Calendar
• View Upcoming Classes, Lectures, & Events
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