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The Patent Law Association of the  Appalachian School of Law The Patent Law Association serves as a source of knowledge in patent law, intellectual property law, copyright law, and as a network for Appalachian School of Law students, alumni, faculty, and staff. If anyone has more information about this student organization, please let me know.  

The Appalachian Natural Resources Law Journal  of the Appalachian School of Law The Appalachian School of Law offers two scholarly writing journals edited by students.  I profile the first journal -- the Appalachian Journal of Law --  here . The ANRLJ published its first issue in September 2007.  It has published articles from lawyers, business leaders, coal, oil, and natural gas industry participants, and students.     The Mission Statement of the ANRLJ  The By-Laws of this journal provide: Our mission is to promote excellence in natural resources law through education, analysis, and publication of natural resource related issues, and any issues that may bear a relation to the field of natural resources.   We will endeavor to demonstrate, through our members, an ethical commitment to illuminate all facets of current natural resources issues pertinent to the community at large, with emphasis on the Appalachian community [and] to promote a

The Appalachian Journal of Law of the Appalachian School of Law The Appalachian School of Law offers two scholarly writing journals edited by students.  I profile the second journal -- the Appalachian Natural Resources Law Journal -- here .  In 2000, the students and faculty began operating the Appalachian Journal of Law.  It has published articles from prominent academicians, judges, lawyers, and business leaders.  It also publishes student notes and comments.  The Law Journal published its first issue in September 2002 and published one issue each year from that time until 2005.  It then began publishing a second issue focusing on ADR.    The ADR issue has gotten notice in the ADR field because the Editorial Board has solicited articles by contacting the leading dispute resolution LL.M. programs and by communicating through list serves that reach over 10,000 ADR practitioners and scholars.  To ensure that all students have an opportunity to join, the

The Beltway Bar Association of the Appalachian School of Law This student organization provides information about bar exam rules and application processes for D.C., Virginia, and Maryland on its dedicated TWEN site. Formed in 2011, it also provides information about bar passage rates in those jurisdictions and posts jobs offered in those communities.   The TWEN site needs updating.  

The North Carolina/South Carolina [Student] Bar Association of the Appalachian School of Law ASL has two student organizations focused on geographic locations:  The North Carolina/South Carolina Bar Association and the Beltway Bar Association.   Students formed the NC/SC Bar Association in 2008.  It represents students who intend to return to those states to practice law.  ASL draws a number of students from both states as part of its mission to serve the Appalachian region. The Purpose Statement This organization exists to "promote awareness, educate, and empower law students interested in obtaining information about the bar exams in North Carolina and South Carolina."   Membership is open to any interested ASL students.     

ASL C.A.R.E.S.  of the  Appalachian School of Law ASL C.A.R.E.S. functions, in part, as the Buchanan County Humane Society.   Its members:  host several pet adoption events through the year,  provide food to sheltered animals,  help keep local animals vaccinated,  offer services at the shelter,  foster animals that might otherwise be euthanized,  transport animals to breed-devoted adoption services, and work diligently to make the local animal shelter a no-kill shelter. Purpose Statement This student group intends: [T]o bring greater awareness to the ASL community about animal rights and welfare in current events. While spreading awareness, we also hope to benefit the well-being of animals in both the local and national level though fundraising events and public speeches, as well as other various events. Membership is open to all ASL students, and the Constitution of ASL C.A.R.E.S. contains a non-discrimination c

The Community Thread Society  of the Appalachian School of Law The Community Thread Society meets most weeks on Wednesday afternoons. Its members spread their projects out on the loveseats, chairs, and carpet of the Lions' Lounge.  Some members are busy knitting blanket squares.  Other members crochet the squares together to form child-sized blankets.  Still other members add the edging to bring the project to completion. This group knits beautiful blankets for the abused and neglected children served by CASA, the Court Appointed Special Advocates that I profiled here .  I can imagine how precious a lovingly hand-made blanket would be to a young child. Members include both men and women who enjoy a break from study, appreciate the chance to socialize, and feel a deep sense of commitment to the Grundy community. Students can use their hands for something other than typing, while ex