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).

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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.