Did you miss Law Career Services Orientation?

Did you miss LCS Orientation this Fall? Just a reminder that ALL Students are required to attend a LCS Orientation or watch the LCS Orientation Video (and complete the related Quiz) to utilize all LCS Resources including individual advising appointments and access to Symplicity. The Video can be checked out of the LCS Library or watched through iTunes (see instructions below).

Capitalizing on the Holidays to Invigorate Your Job Search

How do you make it through the holidays unemployed?  By making your Holiday Season a time to invigorate your job search.  Read Dear Santa, Please Bring Me a New Job for Christmas. 

Upcoming 3L Government Honors and Internship Deadlines

The following government programs have 3L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located at https://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm.

Upcoming 2L Government Honors and Internships Deadlines

The following government programs have 2L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located at https://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm.

Next Week in LCS - December 21, 2011

Congrats to our December 2011 Graduates! And to everyone else for completing your first or another semester of law school.  Please check out our 10 Things To Do For Your Legal Career During Winter Break, which we sent earlier this week and is also available in the link at the bottom of this email.  We hope your winter holiday seasons are restful and productive.  See you in 2012!

1Ls: Are you ready to get involved? Looking for small time commitment that makes a big impact? LCS is now accepting applications for its Ambassadors Program to help shape the policies of our office while also learning more about the services our office provides students and alumni.  The application form can be found in the Symplicity Document Library.
Postgraduate Judicial Clerkships! Are you interested in pursuing a postgraduate judicial clerkship? Mark your calendars for 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25 to attend a presentation in 341 Lewis on Judicial Clerkship Application Nuts & Bolts, a presentation on the application procedures and resources that will ease the process. Bring your questions and don't forget to RSVP in Symplicity. 
Graduating Students (3Ls/4Ls/LLMs): Please ensure that your graduation date is correct in your Symplicity profile. Email your advisor or our office (law_career [at] depaul.edu) if you need to update that.  You will be receiving updates from our office based on that information.
Symplicity has unvieled its new student mobile website! You will now be able to access job postings, events calendar, surveys, and so much more! Login today to take a look!
Check out the new LCS Tutorials! From the shortcuts in Symplicity, you can access programs on using Symplicity, Professional Dress, and Technology in Your Job Search.  The LinkedIn Tutorial is now available, and its intructions are available just below the LinkedIn icon in the Symplicity shortcuts.
Our office will reopen on Monday, January 2, 2012. We have already begun to schedule appointments for early January before classes begin so stop by or call (312-362-8385) to set up an appointment with your advisor!
Next  Week's Calendar - check out Symplicity, the College of Law, and local bar association calendars for more events, training opportunities, and deadlines.
Tuesday, December 27

• 4:00 PM: Milwaukee Area Law Firm 1L Receptions, Off-Site

Saturday, December 31

• Deadline: NACDL Diversity Essay Competition. Please see Job Posting #15468 for details.

Latest Law Career Services Blog posts:

• News and Announcements from the CBA
• Upcoming CLE and Volunteer Opportunities at the CBA
• CBA: Meetings for the Weeks of December 19, 2011-January 6, 2012
• Summer Funding Resources
• Etiquette Tip of the Week: Thank You for the Crummy Gift
• MPRE 2012 Information Booklet Now Available

Check out our tweets at @DePaulLawCareer! If you don't have a twitter account, you can also follow it via RSS Feed. Here's a sampling:

• The DePaul Law Career Daily is out! http://bit.ly/p120WY ▸ Top stories today via @dfsaavedra @ipwatchdog @lawcareerist @uslawschools
• "Ask Keith" Video: How Do You Balance Networking and Managing Your Biz? « Keith Ferrazzi http://ow.ly/7TzWd
• Why Trust Matters More Than Ever for Brands - Deepa Prahalad - Harvard Business Review http://ow.ly/7TzVk
• Take a Ride in an Elevator for Interview Success - Student Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel http://ow.ly/7TzRn
• 10 Tips to Ace a Video Interview - On Careers (http://usnews.com) http://ow.ly/7TzP8

Come visit us in 340 O'Malley, which is on the north side of the building, facing Jackson Boulevard. We have computers, a resource library, and lounging space as you work on your job search and professional development tasks.
Law Career Services Location & Details: 340 O'Malley, which is across from the two new small classrooms (343 & 344), facing Jackson. To make an appointment or access your Symplicity account/reset your password, stop by or call the office  at (312) 362-8385.
FINAL EXAM/BREAK OFFICE HOURS:

• Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

News and Announcements from the CBA

Christmas Carol CD Now Available
The CBA Symphony Orchestra's recording of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" is now on sale for $12.Order at www.chicagobar.org or pick up a copy in the CBA's Legal Bookstore (312-554-2130).

Upcoming CLE and Volunteer Opportunities at the CBA

CLE

CLEAdvantage - CBA Member Discount CLE Plan: Members can attend most CLE seminars for only $125 per plan year. Seminars are also webcast at www.chicagobar.org and the West LegalEdcenter (see costs online). Ethics Jeopardy (1 PR Credit)
January 10/12:00-1:00 p.m./$30 Member/$60 Nonmember/$25 Gov't Member

CBA: Meetings for the Weeks of December 19, 2011-January 6, 2012

Meetings for the Week of December 19, 2011-January 6, 2012
This schedule was generated on December 15, 2011. View most recent list.

Please visit www.chicagobar.org for an updated meeting list in the New Year!

December 19

Business Law, Corp. Doc: Forms & Best Drafting Practices Sub

Summer Funding Resources

Don't forget to that PSLawNet has an extensive list of Summer Funding Resources, many of which have upcoming deadlines! Other law school opportunities will be advertised in the monthly student newsletter and our weekly newsletter (check both!) as well as on the law school bulletin boards.

Etiquette Tip of the Week: Thank You for the Crummy Gift

Like or no, sending a thank you note for a gift received -- by mail, not the celebrated "e" kind -- is a must. So what do you say when you receive a gift you do not like?

MPRE Information Booklet Now Available

The National Conference of Board Examiners has released the 2012 MPRE Information Booklet. It is available on the NCBE Website found on the MPRE, Bar Admission Services, and Multistate Test pages.

Please note: the NCBE is no longer providing print copies of the MPRE Information Booklet but instructions for obtaining paper applications are provided on the website.

MPRE 2012 Information Booklet Now Available

The National Conference of Board Examiners has released the 2012 MPRE Information Booklet. It is available on the NCBE Website found on the MPRE, Bar Admission Services, and Multistate Test pages.

Please note: the NCBE is no longer providing print copies of the MPRE Information Booklet but instructions for obtaining paper applications are provided on the website.

Upcoming CBA Meetings for Next Week - Week of December 12, 2011

December 12
Commercial Litigation Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Richard J. Nogal, Goldstine Skrodzki Russian Nemec and Hoff Ltd., covenant not-to-compete cases.
State & Local Tax Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
James Freed, KPMG, growing importance of VAT.
Trust Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast)
Panel discussion on family law and estate planning.

Publication Opportunity from ISBA Committee on Racial & Ethnic Minorities and the Law

Grab this opportunity to get published in The Challenge, the official newsletter of the ISBA Committee on Racial & Ethnic Minorities and the Law (REM).  REM is seeking articles covering interesting student perspectives on racial and ethnic minority issues pertaining to its goals of 

Next Week in LCS - December 9, 2011

Good luck with your exams and papers! This is the final weekly newsletter until classes begin. We'll move to bi-weekly in the meantime. 
1Ls: Are you ready to get involved? Looking for small time commitment that makes a big impact? LCS is now accepting applications for its Ambassadors Program to help shape the policies of our office while also learning more about the services our office provides students and alumni.  The application form can be found in the Symplicity Document Library.
Check out the new LCS Tutorials! From the shortcuts in Symplicity, you can access programs on using Symplicity, Professional Dress, and Technology in Your Job Search.  The LinkedIn Tutorial is now available, and its intructions are available just below the LinkedIn icon in the Symplicity shortcuts.

News and Announcements from the CBA

2012 CBA Court Calendar Available
The CBA's 2012 Court Calendar, a leather-bound book designed to keep track of appointments and track billable time in hourly increments, is now available. It includes phone numbers and addresses for judicial circuit courthouses/clerks, other frequently called legal numbers, and CBA member information. $21.69 a copy. Order through the CBA Legal Bookstore at 312-554-2130 or online.

Christmas Carol CD Now Available
The CBA Symphony Orchestra's recording of Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol" is now on sale for $12. Order at www.chicagobar.org or pick up a copy in the CBA's Legal Bookstore (312-554-2130).

Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Great Holiday Gift Idea!
Save on hundreds of popular titles! For gifts, your reception area, or personal use. Guaranteed lowest rates, convenient ordering. Hundreds of satisfied CBA members. To order, visit www.buymags.com/chbar or call 1-800-603-5602.

Etiquette Tip of the Week: VIP Groupie

If you are in charge of the VIP at an event, keep an eye on the VIP throughout the event and make sure he or she is not cornered by a new, unwanted friend who is hogging his or her time. If this happens, you must dive in and rescue the VIP...er, I mean... politely intervene.

Summer Funding Resources

PSLawNet just let us know that they've revised their Summer Funding Resources page, including adding a couple of new resources.  Check it out today so you can plan for upcoming deadlines!

Upcoming CLE and Volunteer Opportunities at the CBA

CLE
 
CLEAdvantage - CBA Member Discount CLE Plan: Members can attend most CLE seminars for only $125 per plan year. Seminars are also webcast at www.chicagobar.org and the West LegalEdcenter (see costs online).

• Class Actions for Employment and Wage and Hour Claims (2.75 IL MCLE Credit): December 6/3:00-6:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member
• Mechanics Lien and Construction Claims (5.75 IL MCLE Credit): December 7/8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m./$160 Member/$320 Nonmember/$120 Gov't Member
• Courtroom Cross Skills: Summary Suspension Volunteer Training (4.5 IL MCLE Credit): December 12/3:00-8:00 p.m./$120 Member/$240 Nonmember/$90 Gov't Member/$30 Volunteers/CLEAdvantage Members

 
Volunteer Opportunities
 
Alliance for Women Gift Card Collection Drive: Help the AFW's Domestic Violence Task Force & Advocacy Subcommittee to empower survivors of domestic violence receiving shelter at Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) this holiday season. Small-denomination gift cards for stores such as Target, Jewel, or CVS - for just $10, $20, or $25 - enable CAWC's clients to buy what they might not have taken when they fled a violent situation: clothes to wear to work, shampoo, or diapers for their children. Bring gift cards to the AFW holiday party on December 15 or mail or deliver to Angie Cruz, CBA, 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604. Gift cards will be accepted through January 31, 2012.

Upcoming 3L/4L/JLCs Government Honors and Internship Deadlines

 The following government programs have 3L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located at https://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm. Password available on the Symplicity Homepage.

 ·         Securities & Exchange Commission – Advanced Commitment Program (Paid, Deadline not yet established, was 12/15/10)

 Spring Programs

 ·         New York State Attorney General – Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline not yet established, was 12/15/10)

Upcoming 2L Government Honors and Internships Deadline

The following government programs have 2L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located at https://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm. Password Available on the Symplicity Homepage.

 Spring Programs

·         New York State Attorney General – Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline not yet established, was 12/15/10)

 Summer Programs

·         Federal Trade Commission – Northwest Region Summer Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Deadline 12/15/11)

·         New York County District Attorney’s Office – Summer Intern Program (Paid, Deadline 12/15/11)

Upcoming 1L Government Honors and Internship Deadlines

The following government programs have 1L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located at https://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm. Password available via the Symplicity Homepage.

 

Spring, Summer & Fall

 

·         Department of Homeland Security – Office of General Counsel Law Intern Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 12/16/11)

 

Summer Programs

 

·         Department of Treasury – General Counsel’s Summer Honors Program (Unpaid, Deadline 12/07/11)

·         Federal Trade Commission – Northwest Region Summer Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Deadline 12/15/11)

·         New York County District Attorney’s Office – Summer Intern Program (Paid, Deadline 12/14/11, but earlier if possible)

·         Nuclear Regulatory Commission – Office of General Counsel Summer Intern Program (Paid, Deadline 12/15/11)

·         Environmental Protection Agency – R1 Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 12/16/11)

·         Department of Commerce – Office of Chief Counsel for International Commerce Volunteer Law Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 12/30/11)

·         Corporation for National & Community Service – Office of General Counsel Summer Legal Internship (Paid, Deadlien 12/31/11)

·         National Nuclear Security Administration – Office of General Counsel Summer Internship Program (Paid, Deadline 12/31/11)

·         Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (Paid, Deadline 12/31/11)

 

Fall

·         CA District Attorney’s Office Sacramento County – Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 12/31/11)

Upcoming CBA Special Events

Alliance for Women Speakers Bureau Launch - December 6
Please join the Alliance for the launch of our Mentoring Circles' Speakers Bureau on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at 12:15 p.m., at Sidley Austin, One South Dearborn. The Hon. Susan E. Cox, U.S. Magistrate Judge, and her law clerk, Mary Curry, will moderate a conversation with several distinguished Speakers Bureau members who will share their knowledge and expertise from private practice, corporate counsel, and public service. The Speakers Bureau was created to complement the Mentoring Circles program by providing senior-level attorneys to discuss various issues with Circle members. Come meet our Speakers Bureau members and hear how they will benefit your Circle! If you haven't joined a Circle yet, learn about the program and how to participate. Drinks and dessert will be provided. Please RSVP to afw@chicagobar.org.

Next Week in LCS - December 2, 2011

Good luck with your exams and papers! This is the final weekly newsletter until classes begin. We'll move to bi-weekly in the meantime. 

Don't forget to register for MPILCC - the Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference - the area's largest and most diverse job fair and table talk conference in the area. You must register by December 7, 2011 and additional requirements can be found here.

Check out the new LCS Tutorials! From the shortcuts in Symplicity, you can access programs on using Symplicity, Professional Dress, and Technology in Your Job Search.  The LinkedIn Tutorial is now available, and its intructions are available just below the LinkedIn icon in the Symplicity shortcuts.

CBA Meetings for Next Week - Week of December 5, 2011

Meetings for the Week of December 5, 2011
This schedule was generated on December 1, 2011. View most recent list.

December 5

• Federal Taxation, Practice & Procedure Division E (IL MCLE Credit): Michael Mudroncik, IRS, Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program.

December 6

• Committee on Attorney Malpractice (IL PR Credit): Panel on selected ethical issues in settlement negotiations and agreements.

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Resources

Law Career Services subscribes to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin so feel free to stop by and read it to catch up on the latest Chicago legal news.  CDLB also publishes the Legal Employment Weekly, as a special supplement with job postings, job search advice and more! We'll try to tweet that every week but you can also subscribe to have it delivered every week to your email.

2Ls: National Labor Relations Board Summer Internship Update

If you applied for a Summer Internship with the National Labor Relations Board, Division of Enforcement Litigation, Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Branch between 9/30/11 and 11/3/, your application may have been lost due to a computer malfunction.  The office would like to give you an opportunity to reapply.  If you wish to do so, please submit your application materials as soon as possible to Ms. Burdick (see Government Honors Handbook entry for more details; login/password located in the Symplicity Announcements) and include a note in your email that you believe your application was affected by the computer malfunction.

News and Announcements from the CBA

Profiles in Diversity Award Winners Video
The CBA recently recognized several legal professionals for their outstanding efforts on behalf of women and minority attorneys in our legal community. On November 4, 2011, at the Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges Conference, "Profiles in Diversity" awards were presented to the Hon. Leonard Murray of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Azam Nizamuddin of the Law Office of Azam Nizamuddin P.C., Z. Scott of Kaye Scholer LLP, and Ted Yi of Quarles & Brady LLP. They were honored for not only breaking barriers, but for building bridges and holding the door open for others. View a video of their reflections on what Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges means to them.

New Member Benefit: OfficeMax® Partner Advantage
With OfficeMax® Partner Advantage, you'll get incredible members-only savings, while enjoying award-winning personalized customer service. CBA members receive reduced pricing on more than 25,000 products, exclusive pricing on copies and more, free next-day delivery on orders of $50 or more, and flexible ordering options. Click here to complete your profile and an Office Max representative will respond within 24 hours with your customized CBA savings plan and instore Retail Connect card or call 800-248-6343 to sign up now.

Etiquette Tip of the Week: Road Ready

These words of wisdom for the road pop up in various forms from Dale Carnegie to Louis Untermeyer's Golden Treasury of Poetry:
Here lies the body of Michael Shay,
who died maintaining his right of way.
His case was clear and his will was strong,
But he's just as dead as if he'd been wrong.

Upcoming CLE and Volunteer Opportunities at the CBA

CLE

CLEAdvantage - CBA Member Discount CLE Plan: Members can attend most CLE seminars for only $125 per plan year. Seminars are also webcast at www.chicagobar.org and the West LegalEdcenter (see costs online).

Tools and Strategies for Developing Effective Presentations and Seminars for Lawyers (1 IL PR Credit, subject to approval): November 30/12:00-1:30 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$35 Gov't Member

90 Days Before Trial (2.75 IL MCLE Credit): December 1/3:00-6:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member

Hot Topics in Professional Responsibility (2.75 IL PR Credit): December 2/12:00-3:00 p.m./$60 Member/$120 Nonmember/$45 Gov't Member

Class Actions for Employment and Wage and Hour Claims (2.75 IL MCLE Credit): December 6/3:00-6:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member

VOLUNTEER

YLS Children's Book Drive Drop Off Through December 9
Donate new and gently used children's books to the Young Lawyers Section's Annual Children's Book Drive. Books will be provided to local homeless shelters, the children's waiting room at the Daley Center, the Carole Robertson Center for Learning, the Cook County Juvenile Justice Center, and the William C. Goudy Elementary School. Collect books at your firm and drop them off in the CBA Lobby, 321 S. Plymouth Ct., through December 9.

1Ls: Government Honors & Internship Deadlines

The following government programs have 1L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks. Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook (login/password located in the Symplicity Announcements).

Summer Programs
·         Colorado Attorney General – Department of Law Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline ASAP after 12/01/11)
·         Colorado Public Defender – Summer Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline ASAP after 12/01/11)
·         Department of Education – Office of General Counsel Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline ASAP after 12/01/11)
·         Department of Health & Human Services – Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Division Summer Honors Legal Intern Program (Unpaid, ASAP after 12/01/11)
·         New York City Law Department – Summer Honors Program (Paid, Deadline ASAP after 12/01/11)
·         Department of Transportation – Office of Aviation Enforcement & Proceedings Volunteer Legal Internships (Unpaid, Deadline ASAP after 12/01/11)
·         Department of Defense – Office of General Counsel 2012 OSD Summer Honors Legal Internship Program (Paid, Deadline 12/02/11)

3Ls/4Ls/JLCs: Upcoming Government Honors Deadlines

The following government programs have 3L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks. Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook (login/password located in the Symplicity Announcements).


Postgraduate Programs
·         Environmental Protection Agency – R3 Michael F. Vaccaro Honors Attorney Fellowship (Paid, Deadline 11/30/11)
·         Securities & Exchange Commission – Advanced Commitment Program (Paid, Deadline not yet established - was 12/15/10)

Spring Programs
·         Federal Communications – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Unpaid, Deadline 11/30/11)
·         International Trade Administration – Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/30/11)
·         Federal Aviation Administration – Office of Chief Counsel Law Honors Program (Unpaid, Deadline 12/01/11)
·         Illinois Attorney General’s Office – Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Deadline 12/01/11)
·         Florida Attorney General – Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 12/03/11)

2Ls: Upcoming Government/Honors Deadlines

The following government programs have 2L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook (login/password located in the Symplicity Announcements).
 Spring Programs
·         Environmental Protection Agency – Office of Enforcement & Compliance Assurance, Law Clerk & Intern Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 11/20/11)
·         Government of District of Columbia – Office of Police Complaints, Law Clerk Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline not yet established - was late Nov. 2010)
·           Federal Communications Commission – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Student Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/30/11)
·         International Trade Administration – Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/30/11)
·         Office of the U.S. Trade Representative – Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/30/11)

Upcoming Special Events at the CBA

2011 Supreme Court of Illinois Reception and Dinner - December 9
The CBA and the Illinois State Bar Association will honor the Justices of the Illinois Supreme Court at the 2011 Supreme Court of Illinois Reception and Dinner on Friday, December 9, 2011. The event will feature a 6:00 p.m. reception followed by a 7:00 p.m. dinner at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, 301 E. North Water Street, Chicago. The Honorable Mary Jane Theis from the First District will be the featured speaker at this year's event. Black tie optional. Tickets $125 per person. For more information and reservations, contact Kim Weaver at 800-252-8908 or online.

Christmas Spirits - December 6 to 10
Order Christmas Spirits Tickets Now and Get the Best Seats! Tickets for this year's production, LawLawPalooza, are now on sale with special advanced ticket pricing: only $45 main floor and $25 mezzanine! Get details and order tickets at www.chicagobar.org/barshow.

Next Week in LCS - November 18, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy the holidays.  We'll be back in two weeks with another newsletter but in the meantime. . .

Don't forget to register for MPILCC - the Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference - the area's largest and most diverse job fair and table talk conference in the area. You must register by December 7, 2011 and additional requirements can be found here.

The Harter Secrest & Emery LLP Diversity Scholarhip application is now available for the Class of 2014.  Check out Job # 15397 in the Symplicity Job Postings for more details.  Many other positions have also been posted this week!

HOW TO: Properly Name Your Resume from Career Tipster

Picture this: you are a law firm or government agency recruiter/internship coordinator.  You are sifting through dozens to hundreds of applicants' materials.  The most sophisticated may be saving them to a database or shared drive.  How can you make their lives easier as they do that, especially as they are interrupted by colleagues, a ringing phone, and the need to attend meetings throughout the day?

CBA Meetings for Next Week - Week of November 21, 2011

Meetings for the Week of November 21, 2011
This schedule was generated on November 17, 2011. View most recent list.

November 21

Business Law, Corp. Doc: Forms & Best Drafting Practices Sub (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast)
Sarah J. Condon, CAN, important clauses in vendor agreements.

November 22

Alliance for Women Committee
Domestic violence and advocacy working meeting.

Intellectual Property Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast)
Panel discussion on the "Toilet Paper" case and other useful articles.

November 23

Real Property Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Erica Crohn Minchella, Association of Foreclosure Defense Attorneys, defending foreclosures in Cook County.

Student Debt Resources

 

Are you concerned about your student loan debt? Wondering how you'll ever pay it off?  Check out Income Based Repayment and loan forgiveness options.  The College of Law also has a Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) for those employed in the public service sector.  Additional resources include:

Etiquette Tip of the Week: Hostess Gifts

With the season of holiday entertaining upon us, the question often comes up, "What should I bring as a hostess/host gift?"

The hostess gift need not be expensive -- somewhere in the range of $5-20 is fine. It can be something like a small box of quality chocolates or mixed nuts, or other item you know will be of interest to the hostess/host.  Small, local specialty vendors are great places to shop for such gifts.

News and Announcements from the CBA

New Member Benefit: OfficeMax® Partner Advantage
With OfficeMax® Partner Advantage, you’ll get incredible members-only savings, while enjoying award-winning, personalized customer service. CBA members receive reduced pricing on more than 25,000 products, exclusive pricing on copies and more, free next-day delivery on orders of $50 or more, and flexible ordering options. Click here to complete your profile and an Office Max representative will respond within 24 hours with your customized CBA savings plan and in-store Retail Connect card or call 800-248-6343 to sign up now.

Student Debt Resources

 

Are you concerned about your student loan debt? Wondering how you'll ever pay it off?  Check out Income Based Repayment and loan forgiveness options.  The College of Law also has a Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) for those employed in the public service sector.  Additional resources include:

Upcoming CLE and Volunteer Opportunities at the CBA

CLE
CLEAdvantage - CBA Member Discount CLE Plan: Members can attend most CLE seminars for only $125 per plan year. Seminars are also webcast at www.chicagobar.org and the West LegalEdcenter (see costs online). The Rainmaker Retreat (4.25 IL PR Credit):November 11 & 12/8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ethics for the Corporate Attorney (2.75 IL MCLE Credit): November 15/2:00-5:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member
Probate Practice Part 2 (2.75 IL MCLE Credit): November 16/3:00-6:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member
New Lawyer Tool Kit: Basic Skills Course (Meets 6-HR New Lawyer Requirement): November 18/9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m./$99 Member/$125 Nonmember
Tools and Strategies for Developing Effective Presentations and Seminars for Lawyers (1 IL PR Credit, subject to approval): November 30/12:00-1:30 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$35 Gov't Member

1Ls: Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI)

The  Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI)'s Summer 2012 application provides funding opportunities for summer public interest positions in Illinois. 1Ls may begin to apply December 1st, but in advance you can begin to reseearch employers and register (and have your account approved) with Illinois Pro Bono.  You won't want to miss out on this opportunity to seek funding for your public interest work. 

CBA Meetings for Next Week - Week of November 14, 2011

Meetings for the Week of November 14, 2011
This schedule was generated on November 10, 2011. View most recent list.

November 14
Commercial Litigation Committee (IL PR Credit)
Hon. Jennifer Duncan-Brice (ret.) with alternative dispute resolution.
Trust Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast)
Panel discussion with a state estate tax planning update.

November 15
Cyber Law & Data Privacy Committee (IL PR Credit, subject to approval, Webcast)
Melissa Smart, ARDC, being too social with social media. Futures & Derivatives Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit)Ross Pazzol, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, overview of CFTC's position limit rules.

Upcoming Special Events at the CBA

Justice John Paul Stevens Award Luncheon - November 15
The 12th Annual Justice John Paul Stevens Award Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at 11:30 a.m. at The Standard Club. The awards celebrate Illinois attorneys who have demonstrated extraordinary integrity and service to the community throughout their careers. This year Ellen E. Douglass, Patrick J. Fitzgerald, and David C. Hilliard will be honored. The Hon. William J. Bauer, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, will be the keynote speaker. $65 per person. For reservations, contact Tamra Drees, CBA Events Coordinator, at 312-554-2057.

Real Estate Taxation Committee's Luncheon with Cook County Judges- November 16
The CBA Real Estate Taxation Committee will host a luncheon recognizing the judges who preside over real estate tax matters in the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Hon. Edmund Ponce de Leon, presiding judge of the County Division, will deliver the keynote speech at the luncheon. All members are invited to join the Committee on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at noon at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Ct. Cost is $55 per person. For reservations, contact Tamra Drees, CBA Events Coordinator, at 312-554-2057.

Next Week in LCS - November 11 2011

Check out the new LCS Tutorials! From the shortcuts in Symplicity, you can access programs on using Symplicity, Professional Dress, and Technology in Your Job Search.  The LinkedIn Tutorial is now available, and its intructions are available just below the LinkedIn icon in the Symplicity shortcuts.

Etiquette Tip of the Week: Build, Don't Burn

It was the dreaded day of the big layoff. One by one we were called into the office of a vice president of a company that had just purchased our company, to be let go by a man we did not know. I had heard that a few people before me had lashed out at him with angry words, some had burst into tears.
When it came to my turn, he looked like a man who had been through it. Instead of issuing a parting shot, I smiled and said to him, "I enjoyed my time here and I learned a great deal. I am grateful for the experience and I thank you for that."  He was pleasantly surprised. We chatted for a minute, he smiled, shook my hand and I went on my way.

News and Announcements from the CBA

Christmas Spirits Tickets Now On Sale
Order Christmas Spirits Tickets Now and Get the Best Seats! Tickets for this year's production, LawLawPalooza, are now on sale with special advanced ticket pricing: only $45 mainfloor and $25 mezzanine! Get details and order tickets at www.chicagobar.org/barshow.

Alliance for Women CoSponsors NAWL Foundation Event
The Alliance for Women is cosponsoring the NAWL's complimentary Fall Reception on November 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, 71 S. Wacker Dr. Get details and RSVP to nawlfoundation@gmail.com.

Come hang out with us on Facebook
An online meeting place for Chicago's legal community! Keep up with what's going on at the CBA on Facebook and interact with lawyers and the extended legal community for both professional and personal reasons. Become a fan! Not a Facebook user? You can still view the CBA's page for up-to-date information at www.facebook.com/chicagobar.

October Digital Edition of The Record Now Available
Members can now access the October 2011 edition of The CBA Record at www.chicagobar.org/therecord. Articles include "Civil Rights, Individual Rights, and Administrative Law with a 'Family Law' Twist" and "Fixing the Immigration System."

Upcoming CLE and Volunteer Opportunities at the CBA

CLE

CLEAdvantage - CBA Member Discount CLE Plan: Members can attend most CLE seminars for only $125 per plan year. Seminars are also webcast at www.chicagobar.org and the West LegalEdcenter (see costs online).

State Tax Issues Roundtable (2 IL MCLE Credit)
November 7/12:00-2:10 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$35 Gov't Member

Understanding Financial Statements (2 IL MCLE Credit)
November 8/2:00-4:30 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member

Probate Practice Part 1 (2.75 IL MCLE Credit)
November 9/3:00-6:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member

Predatory Practices in Real Estate (2 IL MCLE Credit)
November 10/12:00-2:10 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$35 Gov't Member

Ethics for the Corporate Attorney (2.75 IL MCLE Credit)
November 15/2:00-5:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member

VOLUNTEER

CBA Moot Court Competition Volunteer Judges - November 17-19
The Young Lawyers Section will host its 30th Annual Moot Court Competition this month at the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago. The YLS needs attorneys to act as competition judges on the evenings of November 17 and 18 (5:30 or 7:30 p.m.). To volunteer, contact Jenni Bertolino or 312-554-2031 and indicate your volunteer preference.

YLS Children's Book Drive - November 9 to December 9
Donate new and gently-used children's books to the Young Lawyers Section's Annual Children's Book Drive. Books will be provided to local homeless shelters, the children's waiting room at the Daley Center, the Carole Robertson Center for Learning, the Cook County Juvenile Justice Center, and the William C. Goudy Elementary School. Collect books at your firm and drop-off the books in the CBA Lobby, 321 S. Plymouth Ct., from November 9 to December 9.

Dear Santa Letters
Help a child enjoy the holidays...answer a Dear Santa Letter! The YLS will be distributing "Dear Santa" letters provided by Direct Effect Charities, a group that receives thousands of letters from disadvantaged youth from Chicago Public Schools requesting gifts from Santa. Simply select a letter, purchase a few items the child has requested, and mail the package. Letters will be available at the CBA (321 S. Plymouth Ct.) starting the week of Thanksgiving or or if you would like to distribute letters at your firm, contact Jenni Bertolino at 312-554-2031 or yls@chicagobar.org. Complete instructions will be attached to the letter.

CBF Pro Bono Support Program
Pro bono programs in and around Chicago have a variety of opportunities for you to help, and the CBF is available to help you find a pro bono opportunity that fits your skills, interests and availability. The CBF Pro Bono Opportunities Guide is designed to help you find a pro bono program that fits your needs. For a hard copy of the Guide or for more information on pro bono opportunities, contact CBF Pro Bono Director Kelly Tautges at ktautges@chicagobar.org or visit www.chicagobarfoundation.org.

Public Interest Job Fair - MPILCC

The Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference is scheduled for Saturday, February 4 at Northwestern University School of Law. Sponsored by the Chicago Area Law School Consortium, it is the largest job fair for public interest employers in the Midwest. The event includes interviews and table talk (networking) sessions. To register, please email Elizabeth Boe (eboe [at] depaul.edu) by December 7 the following information:

• Your first and last name
• Email address (you will use this to login to the MPILCC bidding site)
• Graduation Date
• Class Year
• Whether You Registered Last Year

Upcoming 3L Government Honors Deadlines

The following government programs have 3L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located at https://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm.

 Spring Programs

·         Department of Transportation – Office of General Counsel Volunteer Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline not yet established was 11/08/10)

·         Federal Communications Commission – Office of General Counsel Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Strategic Analysis & Negotiations Division Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Environmental Protection Agency – R3 Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Institute of Museum & Library Services – Office of General Counsel Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Overseas Private Investment Corporation – Department of Legal Affairs Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Office of the Governor of Texas – Texas Governor’s Fellowship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Department of Commerce – Office of Chief Counsel for International Commerce Volunteer Law Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

·         Environmental Protection Agency – R1 Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

·         Environmental Protection Agency – Office of Enforcement &  Compliance Assurance Law Clerk & Intern Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 11/20/11)

Upcoming 2L Government Honors Deadlines

The following government programs have 2L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks. Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located at https://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm.

 Spring Programs

· Department of Transportation – Office of General Counsel Volunteer Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline not yet established - was 11/08/10)

· Environmental Protection Agency – R3 Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Federal Communications Commission – Office of General Counsel Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Strategic Analysis & Negotiations Division Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Institute of Museum & Library Services – Office of General Counsel Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Overseas Private Investment Corporation – Department of Legal Affairs Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Office of the Governor of Texas – Texas Governor’s Fellowship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Department of Commerce – Office of Chief Counsel for International Commerce, Volunteer Law Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

· Environmental Protection Agency – R1 Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

· Environmental Protection Agency – Office of Enforcement &  Compliance Assurance Law Clerk & Intern Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 11/20/11)

 Summer Programs

· Department of State – Student Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 11/07/11)

· Department of Education – Office of General Counsel Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline is Rolling Basis but preferred by Mid-November)

· National Labor Relations Board – Division of Enforcement Litigation, Special Litigation Branch Summer Law Student Internship Program (Paid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Department of Health & Human Services – Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Division Summer Honors Legal Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

· Department of the Interior – Office of the Solicitor Legal Internship/Externship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

 Programs with “Rolling Deadlines” review applications and fill positions on an ongoing basis, so apply early for these programs.

Upcoming Special Events at the CBA

YLS Social Hour - November 9
Join the YLS for drink specials and appetizers on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Plymouth Restaurant & Bar (right next to the CBA Building), 327 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago.

The Rainmaker Retreat - November 11-12
The CBA is pleased to announce a 2-day "Rainmaker Retreat" on November 11-12 in Chicago featuring Stephen Fairley of The Rainmaker Institute. This marketing boot camp for small and solo practitioners will give attendees tools to grow their law firms during these tough economic times. CBA members get an extra $100 discount when registering with the code "CBA." Learn more and register by calling 888-588-5891 or www.rainmakerretreat.com.

Chicago Bar Foundation Fundraiser - November 12
The CBF will host its annual Fall Benefit on Saturday, November 12, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., at the Field Museum. Guests will enjoy a buffet dinner plus explore the Museum's special exhibits, including Whales and Chocolate. Purchase tickets at www.chicagobarfoundation.org.

Justice John Paul Stevens Award Luncheon - November 15
The 12th Annual Justice John Paul Stevens Award Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at 11:30 a.m., at The Standard Club. The awards celebrate Illinois attorneys who have demonstrated extraordinary integrity and service to the community throughout their careers. This year Ellen E. Douglass, Patrick J. Fitzgerald, and David C. Hilliard will be honored. The Hon. William J. Bauer, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, will be the keynote speaker. $65 per person. For reservations, contact Tamra Drees, CBA Events Coordinator, at 312-554-2057.

Real Estate Taxation Committee's Luncheon with Cook County Judges- November 16
The CBA Real Estate Taxation Committee will host a luncheon recognizing the judges who preside over real estate tax matters in the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Hon. Edmund Ponce de Leon, presiding judge of the County Division, will deliver the keynote speech at the luncheon. All members are invited to join the Committee on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at Noon, at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Ct. Cost is $55 per person. For reservations, contact Tamra Drees, CBA Events Coordinator, at 312-554-2057.

Towers of Lights: An (almost) All-American Concert - November 16
Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming 2011-2012 Symphony Orchestra and Chorus season. All concerts are held at St. James Episcopal Cathedral (Wabash at Huron). The first concert in the series, Towers of Light: An (almost) All-American Concert, will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Season pass is $55, individual advance tickets are $12. To order tickets (or a season pass) online, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/profile/80112.