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

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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.