Next Week in LCS - October 28, 2011

The American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law is presenting a career program 'Why Antitrust?' for the Chicago area. The flyer for the event is included in the link at the bottom of the page, which will be held at Loyola Law on November 2nd at 5:30 PM in room 727 of the Corboy law Center at 25 E. Pearson. There is also a reception at Jake Melnick's a nice nearby restaurant immediately following.

Check out the new LCS Tutorials! From the Quick Link in Symplicity, you can access programs on using Symplicity, Professional Dress, and Technology in Your Job Search.  Coming next week will be the LinkedIn Tutorial to allow students access to the College of Law Alumni LinkedIn group. Stay tuned!

CBA Meetings Next Week: Week of October 31st

November 1

Committee on Attorney Malpractice (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast)
Zachary Freeman, Miller Shakman & Beem LLP, litigating the case-within-the-case.

Environmental Law Committee (Webcast)
Panel discussion on EPA activism.

2Ls: Public Interest Law Initiative

Don't forget the Public Interest Law Initiative's Summer 2012 application is open! You'll need to register (and have your account approved) with Illinois Pro Bono first, but you won't want to miss out on this opportunity to seek funding for your public interest work.  1Ls, don't despair -- you're eligible to begin applying December 1, 2011.

CBA News and Announcements

2011 Pro Bono Week: Kindness to Strangers
The Chicago Bar Foundation and Chicago Bar Association's Annual Pro Bono Week will be held from Monday, October 24, to Friday, October 28, 2011. See schedule and registration at www.chicagobar.org/probonoweek

Renew Your Membership Now
The CBA ...It's Where You Belong. No dues increase, no increase in $125 CLEAdvantage Plan, free MCLE credit for attending committee meetings live or webcast, new online member business referral directory, business savings, networking events, no travel costs or section fees, and more. Call 312-554-2020.Unemployed or having financial difficulty? See reduced dues request form

Etiquette Tip of the Week: Respecting Your Betters

While giving a talk to a mostly male audience of about 80 people over 80 years-old, I was surprised to find that their biggest etiquette pet peeve was not the rude use of cell phone and texting.  They were most irritated by young men who enter restaurants without removing their hats.  (They were referring to baseball caps, but it could be any hat.)

Upcoming CLE at the CBA

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).

October 25^th: Introduction to Cloud Computing and the Virtual Office
3:00-4:30p.m. $30 Member/$60 Nonmember/$25 Gov't Member

 

Going from Networking to networking

As we've begun the latest rounds of LCS Orientation for the 1Ls and Transfer Students, we're talking a lot about networking (little n).  One of the things you'll hear us talk about is how networking is friendship building and strategic relationship building.  When networking, it is certainly quality over quantity -- you'll want a strong, broad network that knows you well and is interested in investing time and energy in you because you've already spent time and energy in building and maintaining those relationships. More savvy advice about networking is discussed in this blog, so check out the networking label for more ideas on not only how to, but also where to, network.  Bitter Lawyer also shared this advice recently as well.

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
•    Election Assistance Commission – Office of General Counsel Law Clerkship (Paid, Deadline 10/28/11)
•    Department of Health & Human Services – Departmental Appeals Board Volunteer Internship/Externship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/31/11)
•    Commission on International Religious Freedom – Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/01/11)
•    Commission on Security & Cooperation in Europe – U.S. Helsinki Commission Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/01/11)
•    Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Enforcement Division Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/01/11)

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).
General Programs
•    Housing & Urban Development – Office of General Counsel Legal Honors Program (Paid, Deadline 10/28/11)

CBA Meetings for the Week of October 24

The following is a list of committees that have notified the CBA of their speaker/topic. Meetings are held at 12:15 p.m. for one hour at the CBA unless otherwise noted. Bring your CBA card to obtain MCLE credit for meeting attendance. Lunch is available in our servery for $9.50. There is no need to RSVP for committee meetings. Member may attend any meeting they choose.

Meetings for the Week of October 24, 2011
This schedule was generated on October 24, 2011. View most recent list.

 

October 24

Elder Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Signe Gleeson, Eldercare Solutions, Power of Attorney for Health Care.

Trust Law, Uniform Trust Act Subcommittee
Review of revisions to Uniform Trust Code suggested by ISBA Section Council.

 

October 25

Alliance for Women Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Dawn Dalton, Battered Women's Network, Domestic Violence Court/Court Watch program.

Upcoming Special Events at the CBA

2011 Pro Bono Week: Kindness to Strangers
The Chicago Bar Foundation and Chicago Bar Association's Annual Pro Bono Week will be held from Monday, October 24, to Friday, October 28, 2011. See schedule and registration at www.chicagobar.org/probonoweek.

Pro Bono Week: YLS Pro Bono and Community Service Fair - October 25
Meet with representatives from 50 of Chicago’s legal aid, pro bono and community service organizations to network with likeminded professionals and uncover the volunteer opportunity you have been seeking. The complimentary event will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 300 N. LaSalle St., Chicago. Refreshments will be served. See list of organizations in PDF. Register Now.