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Resources for Pupilage Groups

Current Pupilage Groups

General Setup

You may request time at the Odd Fellows Hall so that you can practice your presentation in advance of the meeting. To request time at the hall, email Allison Vickrey. Availability depends on the Hall's schedule, so please make this request as far in advance as possible.

Please inform Allison Vickrey of any unusual circumstances regarding your presentation (e.g., need for special table arrangements, technical requests, etc.) at the same email address.

Technical Notes

The Odd Fellows Hall provides the following resources for Inn Presenters:

  • A PC with standard applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
  • A Wi-Fi internet connection (see Paul Hemesath for the password)
  • A video projector with HDMI and DisplayPort inputs (VGA and other signals will not work with this projector)
  • A sound system, with microphones, that will amplify a computer or other audio source (like an iPod) through a 1/8 inch stereo plug
You may use your own computer (provided the computer is capable of video output as specified above), or you may load content on a flash drive for transfer to the Odd Fellows computer. We recommend redundancy: bring your own laptop and your materials on a flash drive -- just in case.

In any case, please email Allison Vickrey at least one week in advance of the presentation to inform her of your technical setup.

You can also email Paul Hemesath for any other questions.

Master Advisers

Be aware that the Inn designates several "Master Advisers" -- experienced attorneys who are not attached to any particular pupilage group. Master Advisers are available to provide advice and expertise on a wide variety of topics, which may be useful to your group.

To find out whether a Master Adviser might contribute to your presentation, go to this document for contact information.

 

A Guideline Regarding Inn Programs

The members of each pupilage group are encouraged to use their substantial skills in working with others, organizing, brainstorming, planning and executing the group’s program. Please keep in mind the mission of the Inn to promote ethical behavior, professionalism, civility and legal excellence. The program presentation should be about one hour long, which includes about 30 minutes of facilitated discussion with the membership, and at least .25 hours of ethics (a requirement). Enjoy yourselves. Help make it fun for everyone in your group.

 

Policies and Bylaws

Inn of Court programs bring the members of the Inn together to discuss wideranging issues of ethics, skills and professionalism. In order to protect the integrity of the Inn programs and promote free discussion during the Inn meetings and presentations, the Inn’s Executive Committee has adopted the following privacy policy regarding the use of video and/or audio recordings of Inn meetings and programs:

“Any photos and/or video and/or audio recording during the Inn program may be taken only by the official Inn photographer. At the commencement of each Inn program, an announcement will be made that all electronic devices should be turned to “mute” or “off”. Any member who would like to take photos or record a program exclusively for an Inn purpose (e.g., for submission for a national Inn award) must request permission in advance of the Inn program in question. Such requests should be made to the Inn president. This privacy policy shall be disseminated as part of the Inn’s annual orientation for new members.”

The American Inns of Court Embraces and Encourages Diversity and Inclusiveness

More than just an organization, the American Inns of Court is the embodiment of an ideal. We are dedicated to upholding the standards of the legal profession, to practicing law with dignity and respect, and to encouraging respect for our system of justice. Achieving a higher level of excellence and developing a deeper sense of professionalism occur only with an abiding commitment to the goals of diversity and inclusiveness.

The American Inns of Court firmly believes that personal diversity in all its aspects is essential to our ability to accomplish our mission. Diversity embodies all those differences that make us unique individuals and includes people of different race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, gender, religion, age, personal style, appearance, physical ability as well as people of diverse opinions, perspectives, lifestyles, ideas and thinking. We value the differences in views and perspectives and the varied experiences that are part of a diverse membership. Diversity enriches and broadens our membership, which in turn leads to more creative and meaningful programs.

For the same reasons, the American Inns of Court values professional diversity. Legal professionals and law school faculty, administrators, and students, from all disciplines, from all practice types, from both the public and private sectors, from all economic strata, and from the least experienced to the most seasoned are vital to maximizing the Inn experience. Only by drawing and retaining a diverse membership will we guarantee the success of our unique organization as well as our respective professional pursuits. Therefore, the American Inns of Court are committed to creating and maintaining a culture that promotes and supports diversity not only throughout our organization, but in our profession as well.

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