Bridge the Gap 2003

Attention all summer associates!

8th Annual Bridge the Legal Research Gap Program
Thursday, June 19, 2003
Noon to 5:00pm

Sullivan Hall, Seattle University School of Law
900 Broadway, Seattle

Sponsored by

University of Washington, Gallagher Law Library
Seattle University Law Library
UW Law Career Planning and Public Service Center
SU Law Career Services

For handouts, legal research guides, and PowerPoint slideshows, see
Bridge the Gap 2003 Launchpad.

Bring your lunch and refresh your legal research skills at this free program

Schedule
Registration Form Registration has reached the maximum limit. Registration suspended 6/18/03
Directions to Seattle University School of Law
Parking
Lunch Spots
Bus Routes
Financial Supporters
Staff
FAQs

You are invited to attend this free program, designed to enhance your legal research skills. No matter which law school you attend, all law students working in the Seattle area are welcome.

Schedule & Room Assignments

Time	Room	Session
Noon - 12:10	C-5	Welcome and Introductions Dean Rudolph Hasl, Seattle University School of Law Kelly Kunsch (Seattle University)
	C level	Vendor Information Tables
12:15 - 1:00		Plenary Session I
	C-5	Legal Drafting Kelly Kunsch (Seattle University) & Sam Donaldson (University of Washington) Back by popular demand. Hear the voice of experience. Practitioner-turned-Professor Sam Donaldson shares his top ten tips for legal drafting.
1:10 - 1:55		Concurrent Sessions I
	C-6	Getting the Scoop on Jobs and Careers Penny Hazelton (University of Washington)
	C-1	Administrative Law Research Sarah Hollingsworth (University of Washington)
	C-5	Secondary Sources Stephanie Wilson (Seattle University)
	C-3	LoisLaw Presentation Michael Cronin (LoisLaw)
2:05 - 2:50		Concurrent Sessions II
	C-1	Federal Legislative History Peggy Jarrett (University of Washington)
	C-5	Washington Practice Materials Kelly Kunsch (Seattle University)
	C-3	LexisNexis Presentation LaCandas Malone (LexisNexis)
3:00 - 3:45		Concurrent Sessions III
	C-5	Internet Legal Research: Washington Materials Ann Hemmens (University of Washington)
	C-6	What You Always Wanted To Know About Legal Research But Were Afraid To Ask Cheryl Nyberg (University of Washington)
	C-1	Washington State Legislative History Kerry Fitz-Gerald (Seattle University)
	C-3	Westlaw Presentation Anna Guerra (Westlaw)
3:55 - 4:50		Plenary Session II
	C-5	Making the Most of Your Summer Job Millicent Newhouse (University of Washington), Joan Tierney & Chris Engle (Seattle University) Mr. Whitney Leibow, Cairncross and Hempelmann Ms. Linda Lillevik, The Defender Association Ms. Kirsten Schimpff, Assistant U.S. Attorney Mr. Matthew Segal, Preston Gates and Ellis

Last year more than 120 students attended the program; don't miss out on this opportunity to mingle with law students from around the country. Most employers encourage their summer associates and externs to participate.

Registration is free. Please register using the web form below. For questions contact Kara Phillips, Kerry Fitz-Gerald, or Jane Draney at 206/398-4096.

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Registration CLOSED 6/18/03

Registration is limited to 150 participants.

Parking

Sullivan Hall (SU Law School) is located on the east side of Seattle University's Campus. It is on the corner of 12th and Columbia (between Cherry/James and Madison). Nonmetered (free) street parking is available on 12th, Columbia, and the surrounding streets.

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Financial Supporters

LexisNexis
Westlaw
LoisLaw

Note: Vendors will have information displays in the open space on the Court level where the programs will be held.

Staff

In addition to the speakers, other people from the Seattle and University of Washington Law Schools and Law Libraries assisted in planning and coordinating this event. Thanks (in alphabetic order) to:

Kristin Cheney, Executive Law Librarian, Seattle University Law Library
Jane Draney, Administrative Assistant, Seattle University Law Library
Penny Hazelton, Associate Dean of Library and Computing Services, University of Washington
Theresa Knier, Program Coordinator, Gallagher Law Library, University of Washington
Seattle University Law School Administration & Technology
Seattle University Law School Library staff

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FAQs

Who may attend?
Any law student or WSBA Rule 6 law clerk who is working or studying in the Seattle area is welcome to attend. Nonlaw students and others who are interested in attending should contact Kara Phillips, Kerry Fitz-Gerald, or Jane Draney at 206/398-4096.
Don't I have to be a UW or SU student?
No. Students from all law schools are invited. In previous programs we've had students from the following law schools attend: Baylor, Boston College, Chicago, Fordham, George Washington, Gonzaga, Harvard, Hastings, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Oregon, SMU, Stanford, UC Davis, UCLA, USC, Virginia, Washington and Lee, Willamette, and Yale.
How much is registration?
The program is completely free. The law schools of Seattle University and the University of Washington, together with our financial supporters, cover the costs.
Will lunch be provided?
Hey, come on: this is a free program! Please have lunch before coming to the program or bring something to eat during the first session. For a list of restaurants and lunch places in the area see the list at the bottom of this page or visit Seattle CitySearch, change the neighborhood to Capitol Hill/First Hill, and browse the restaurants category.
Will I receive any sort of confirmation about my registration?
No. By submitting the web registration form, your registration information will be sent to the BTG registration coordinator. If you want to confirm that your registration was received, please contact Jane Draney at Seattle University via email (jdraney@seattleu.edu) or phone (206/ 398-4089).
When should I plan to arrive?
Because the program starts promptly at noon, please plan to arrive by 11:45. That gives you time to collect your nametag and handout materials and find a seat for the introductions, overview, and first plenary session.

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Eating Establishments near Seattle University School of Law, Sullivan Hall (12^th & Columbia)

Kelly’s Pizza & Sports Bar 730 12^th Ave. 206-883-9996	Starbucks 800 12^th Ave. 206-329-8028	Yoshino Teriyaki 812 12^th Ave. 206-328-6734
The Lemongrass “Taste of Vietnam” 514 12^th Ave. 206-860-8164	Seattle University Student Center 11^th & E. Cherry Some food services will be open during the day.
New Town Market “Home Style Deli” 734 12^th Ave. 206-720-5270	Subway 806 12^th Ave. 206-329-8028

This list is for informational purposes only and is not intended as an endorsement of any particular eating establishment. There are additional restaurants along 12^th avenue, Madison Street and Broadway avenue as well as in the greater Capitol Hill/First Hill area.