Event Spotlight: Barristers Ball

Event Spotlight: Barristers Ball

With the semester winding down, finals on the horizon, final papers being due shortly, and yet another year winding down.  Before the hustle and bustle of finals, why not one last chance to celebrate a year of school down, or for some, the near end of law school with a big party?! 

Where does such an event exist you may ask?  Well look no further then the Barristers Ball!  Hosted by the Student Bar Association, the Barristers Ball is a formal event open to all law students.   You can think of it as a last hurrah before graduation, or a time to step away from the books, put on your best suit (or even buy a new one), get your gowns hemmed and enjoy a night of dancing and laughs with your class mates! 

Details for this years Barristers Ball:

When: Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 8:00 PM-12:00 A.M.

Where: The Renaissance Downtown Hotel

            50 North 3^rd Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215

            https://renaissance-hotels.marriott.com/renaissance-columbus-downtown-hotel

Price: $40-Single Ticket; $70-Couple

Why Attend? Because it’s fun, you get to spend time with your friends and classmates, AND you can’t spend all your time in the books! 

What are you waiting for?  Ticket Sales end on Wednesday April 4^th, so go ahead and buy your tickets today!  No date? Go with a friend!  No clothes? This gives you a chance to go shopping!   

  

https://downtowncolumbus.com/

https://www.hotelplanner.com/Hotels/4045/Reservations-Renaissance-Columbus-Downtown-Hotel-Columbus-50-North-3rd-St-43215

Student Organization Spotlight! The Student Bar Association

Student Organization Spotlight: The Student Bar Association (SBA)

Want to be part of something everyone is involved in?  Look no further then the Student Bar Organization (SBA)!  All Law Students are members of the SBA, a student run government organization that works side-by-side with the school administration in matters such as school policies and school leadership.  In addition, the SBA fosters strong relationships between the student body and faculty, administration, and other facets of the legal community.  The SBA offers a plethora of leadership opportunities for both day and evening students.  Whether it’s a position on the executive board, or one of the various committees throughout the school, the SBA can offer opportunities for each and every student!

 

Want to be part of the organization that encompasses the entire student body? Elections are held in the spring for most executive positions, with appointments being made after elections conclude.

Further Questions? You can reach the SBA by emailing sba@law.capital.edu to learn more about executive board positions, the requirements to be an executive board member, as well as the opportunities available to sit on committees, including the admissions committee, helping to shape the future classes!

https://msulawsba.org/

Explore 614-Columbus Happenings

Experience 614-Columbus Happenings

Columbus can be described as a melting pot of various cultural and social activities.  From the swanky appeal of the Short North Arts District, to the historic Charm of German Village, you will always find something to do in the 614! 

It may be cold outside, but don’t let that stop you from experiencing Columbus.  Whether you’re a young professional, or looking to enjoy time with your family, Columbus has something for you! 

This week in Columbus, you can look forward to some of the following events:

Gallery Hop-Short North Arts District, Saturday, February 3, 2018

Come explore North High Street, home to the Short North Arts District, and explore the dozens of art galleries that call Columbus home.  These galleries will be open late, allowing patrons to explore each of them.  Who knows, you may even find the next piece to hang in your living room!

Columbus Blue Jackets v. Wild, Nationwide Arena, Tuesday, January 30, 2018, 7:00 PM

           

The Columbus Blue Jackets are the only National Hockey League franchise in Ohio!  Come see them face off against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday!   Visit https://www.stubhub.com/blue-jackets-wild-tickets/grouping/427193/ to see if tickets are still available!

Personal Branding: Learn How to Impress your Employers: Tuesday, January 30, 2018, Franklin University Ross Auditorium

           

What can you bring to the employers table?  Perhaps one of the most important things is to learn how to show your employer just what you can bring to their company.  Learn from the experts how to build a personal brand and sell yourself on interviews and in your future career.

Columbus Blue Jackets Winter Park, February 2-25, 2018, McFerson Commons

Come join in the fun with the community skate rink, or enjoy some tubing in the tall tubing hill towards the front of the park!

Looking for more events? Please visit the following:

https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/

https://www.cypclub.com/events

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Anxiety in Law School…Deal with it Sooner Rather then Later

Midterms are over, you’re gearing up to finish your final papers for legal research and writing, and then you realize that finals are around the corner.  If you’re like me, you’ve already freaked out at least once.  Whether it was from that bad paper grade, a rough midterm, or a week you just couldn’t get the reading done, you just have cracked.  First and foremost, BREATHE!   Law School is stressful, no body said it was going to be easy, and if they did, they lied…Law School is hard, no ifs ands or butts.  However, there are ways to deal with this stress and possibly nip it before it crushes you.

Know when you’re stressed:

Sometimes we may think we’re just tired, or that we are running on empty, but maybe it’s more than that, maybe its stress.  Know yourself and recall what stresses you out to get it managed before it leads to detrimental consequences.

Seek Help:

I remember thinking for years that therapy and medication was a sign of weakness…until I got help.  Getting help may seem scary, you don’t want your friends to know you’re struggling, and you don’t want to scare your loved ones…but not getting help and struggling is scarier.  Plenty of schools offer free counseling.

See the following for further reference on what Capital and Capital Law Offer.

http://www.capital.edu/Counseling/

http://law.capital.edu/HealthandFitness/

As always, if you’re feeling stressed, get help sooner than later.

Avoid Substance Abuse:

After a stressful day of school, you may feel the urge to down that bottle of wine, or indulge in other substances.  While the occasional drink is okay, it’s important to remember the statistics.  DrugRehab.com lists attorneys as one of the seven industries that are highly likely to abuse alcohol.   In the first decade of practice, 29 percent of attorneys report having drinking problems, and that number only slightly decreases to 21 percent in the second decade of employment.  Some of these issues may even stem from stress of school.  Again, while the occasional drink is okay, you must know your limit and seek help if these habits start to consume your life.  The Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program (OLAP) is available to help both attorneys and law students. 

Do something you enjoy:

Sometimes, we just need a break from Law School and the stress.  While we can’t find time every day, it’s important to block out some time to do things you love.  Whether that’s going to the gym, baking, museums, etc., take the time to do things you love.  It will give you some balance and bring you up when school is bringing you down.

Additional Resources if you are worried about anxiety:

            http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20646990,00.html

            https://www.ohiolap.org/

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As seen at CULS-Weekly Happenings

A Day in the Life: Upcoming Events at CULS

Please join the Capital University Law School Community for our Third Annual Diversity Week! Our plethora of Student Organizations will be hosting various events targeting issues in today’s society, as well as personal and professional development!  Most events include meals and best of all…each event is FREE to attend!

A little on CULS Diversity Programs:

Here at Capital Law, we strive for diversity, creating programs and organizations that benefit religious, ethnic, even political diversity across the Law School!  These organizations provide opportunities for connecting with those who share a commonality with you, as well as great networking opportunities!  The list includes, but is not limited to:

Christian Law Society

Capital Equality Alliance

Law School Democrats

Law School Republicans

The American Civil Liberties Union

The Federalist Society

And many more!

Don’t see an organization?  Make one yourself!  Gather a few people and contact our Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Branden Smith at bsmith10@law.capital.edu about funding and chartering an organization!