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President's Corner
The WBA has a long and proud legacy of leadership in the Detroit legal community and beyond. And to this day,we remain committed to the principle that led to the WBA's creation, Equal Access and Equal Justice Under Law. Being a member of the WBA means belonging to an organization that has paved the way for African American and other lawyers of color since our predecessor association, the Harlan Law Club, was formed in 1919. Whether as agents for social change, jurists at the highest state and federal levels, elected officials, or private attorneys zealously advocating for their clients' rights, WBA members have played, and continue to play, critical roles in bettering our community and fostering diversity in our profession.
Announcements & Articles
| Register for the Minority Bar Passage Program |
Register for the MBPP The Minority Bar Passage Program (MBPP) is designed to improve bar passage rates of minority law school graduates sitting for the Michigan Bar Exam. Through weekly examinations, a mock bar examination, group sessions and lectures by local attorneys, MBPP provides assistance in the areas of: (i) Essay Writing Skills/Strategy; (ii) Test Taking Skills/Strategy; (iii) Time Management; and (iv) Stress Management. Each week during the program, students will take mini-exams consisting of three essay questions. Students will also take a full mock bar exam consisting of 15 essay questions. MBPP does not teach substantive law. Accordingly, MBPP should be taken in conjunction with a traditional bar review course to give you the ultimate edge in studying for "both the multi-state and essay sections" of the exam. |
| Apply for the Damon J. Keith Scholarship!!! |
****DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 21ST!!!**** The Damon J. Keith Scholarship was established in 1995 by the Wolverine Bar Foundation to commemorate Judge Keith taking senior status on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. The scholarship is based on merit and is awarded annually to a law student who emulates the type of commitment to social equality and combating racism that has been demonstrated by Judge Keith throughout his career. A diverse group of law students, including all ages, ethnic, gender and racial backgrounds submit applications for this prestigious scholarship. Applications are considered by the Wolverine Bar Foundation's Scholarship Committee from any law student in good standing, currently enrolled in law school in the state of Michigan, or from any Michigan resident currently enrolled and in good standing in a law school out-of-state. First year students in their first semester of law school are not eligible to apply for the Damon J. Keith Scholarship. Completed scholarship applications MUST be received via email, fax, or regular mail by 5:00 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012 in the Wolverine Bar Foundation office located at 645 Griswold, Suite 961, Detroit, Michigan, 48226, telephone (313) 962-0250, fax (313) 962-5906, email wolverine.bar.assn@gmail.com. Late or incomplete applications will NOT be considered. All applicants will be notified by electronic mail of the status of their application. All applicants selected for an interview will be notified by telephone or electronic mail to arrange an interview time. Interviews will take place in May of 2012. For more information, and to download the application, click on the link below. |
| WBA Annual Meeting and Elections |
The Annual Meeting and General Elections of the Wolverine Bar Association (WBA) are coming. Your chance to become an officer of director will happen on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the offices of BODMAN in Ford Field from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. If you are a WBA member in good standing (i.e. a dues-paid member), you can be nominated as a candidate to serve a one (1) year term as an officer or director of the Wolverine Bar Association. To be in a position to make a difference, you must first file a petition with the chairperson of the Nominating Committee, Brandy Robinson by Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Your petition must be signed by at least five (5) dues-paid members. Completed nomination petitions should be forwarded to: WBA Nominating Committee You may also send your petition by fax to (313) 965-0373 or by email to wolverine.bar.assn@gmail.com All officer and board positions are open, with the exception of President (Niesa Trent Fagan) and Immediate Past President (T.L. Summerville). |
Events
| Thanks to Our Sponsors |
THE WBA THANKS EACH OF THE SPONSORS OF
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| Thanks for Supporting the 51st Annual Barristers' Ball |
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The Officers and Directors of the Wolverine Bar Association would like to thank everyone who came out to support the 51st Annual Barristers' Ball. We hope you had a great time and look forward to seeing you all next year!
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| 2011-2012 General Membership Meeting Schedule |
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The WBA's board of directors meetings are held on the second Tuesday of most months during the bar year beginning in September. All meetings are held at 6:00 pm at Bodman LLP, 5th Floor at Ford Field, 1901 St. Antoine Street, Detroit, MI 48226. This bar year's meeting schedule is as follows: Thursday, April 19, 2012 - Special Event at UDM Law School Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Annual Meeting and Election of Officers and Directors |
| Submit Your Event |
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If you have an upcoming event that you would like the WBA membership to know about, please submit an email or Word document containing the event's details to wbaoffice@ameritech.net at least 3 weeks in advance. All submissions are subject to approval. Once approved, your event will appear on the WBA's Community Activities page. |
