DuPage County Bar Association Membership Information

Do you live or work in DuPage County? Are you interested in networking, learning about, and serving your community?  If so, join the DuPage County Bar Association (DCBA), the largest county bar association in Illinois. With over 2,400 members, you’ll join a diverse consortium of colleagues to meet, serve, and learn with in DuPage County which consists of towns such as Naperville, Downers Grove, Wheaton, Lombard, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Elmhurst, Darien, and West Chicago.

Free Coffee, Tea & Hot Chocolate in LCS Dec 6-19 During Exams

As you head into exams, from December 6-19th between 9am and 6pm, LCS will be wishing you an abundance of luck and a minimum of stress.  Stop in to the Student Services Suite, 300 Lewis, for a free cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate.  Sit for a bit and watch a sitcom or movie.  While you’re here, sign up for a free chair massage (on December 10, 11, 17 and 19 from 3-5pm) by a Body Peace massage therapist, and enter your name in our raffle to win “The Official Guide to Legal Specialties.”

Be good to yourself; we look forward to seeing you here!

Your LCS Team 
(Student Services Suite, 300 Lewis; 312.362.8385)

Feeling lost as you navigate finals? Let LCS be your oasis!

We know you’re working hard preparing for exams, so LCS wants to help make it a bit easier. From December 6-19th between 9am and 6pm, we’re offering free coffee/tea/hot chocolate, movie clips, and a raffle.  We’re also offering free chair massages (various days/times) to help you re-charge during the final push of the semester. 

Come in or call to sign up for your free chair massage by a Body Peace massage therapist*.  Enter your name in our raffle to win “The Official Guide to Legal Specialties.”

See you soon, and good luck on exams!

Your LCS Team 
(Student Services Suite, 300 Lewis; 312.362.8385)

* Massages are offered on limited days and times, so sign up before they’re gone!

Test Drive Law Career Video Service - This Thursday Only in LCS

Come take a sneak peak THIS THURSDAY ONLY (11/29/12) in Law Career Services at a new web video service that may help you find and succeed in a fulfilling career path using your law degree.

On Thursday only, Law Career Services has arranged to give you a preview of this new tool--full of real world advice that you won't get in class--that is debuting after the holidays. Whether you want to land a gig at a big law firm, start your own practice, or do something totally different with your law degree, you'll hear from successful JDs describing their fields, how to break in and how to succeed. You'll also get video tips on all kinds of practical skills from interviewing and networking, to handling a new assignment at work, to making partner.

Join us in Law Career Services this Thursday to preview the site and share your feedback.  No appointments needed.

CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF LAW 2013 SUMMER LAW CLERK PROGRAM

The City of Chicago Department of Law invites law students to apply for its 2013 Summer Law Clerk Program. Usually, the program begins June 1st and is for a minimum of 10 weeks; however, the start date and duration of a law clerk’s summer will be determined by the law clerk and his/her direct supervisor. The Summer Program is designed to provide current law students with a challenging unpaid clerkship that reflects the demands and rewards of public service, as well as a

Law Quick Practice Guides

Law Career Services has uploaded the following Quick Practice Guides into Symplicity’s Resources Tab.  These guides provide a quick overview of sample resources, ideas and opportunities in the following practice areas.  This collection of resources will gradually be expanded to include most major practice areas in the future.

Art & Cultural Heritage
Child & Family Law
Intellectual Property
Patents
Government
Public Interest
Corporate
Criminal
Immigration
Environmental
Real Estate
Public International (Human Rights)

Opportunities with the City of Chicago Department of Law

The Law Department serves the Mayor, City Departments, Boards and  Commissioners and the City Council administering policies and programs to benefit Chicago residents.   Hear about the City's:
Externship Program
Summer Volunteer Program
Law Clerk Program (paid and volunteer)
Entry-level Attorney Program

Learn about Law Department Opportunities and what it’s like to manage and practice law at one of

New Patent Bar Exam Requirements

Did You Know? Starting April 2013, the amount of materials that students must master to pass the Patent Bar Exam nearly doubles!  2Ls and 3Ls should seriously consider sitting for the Patent Bar Exam this winter.  Want vital information regarding the changes?

Join us for a Skype information session with Patent Bar Exam expert Mark Dighton from PLI (Practicing Law Institute).  Wednesday, November 14th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | 805 Lewis

Refreshments Will Be Provided by CIPLIT and LCS

Call for Law Student Art

Law Students: Do you have a creative side you’d like to share with the rest of DePaul Law? Law Student Services is looking to display some artwork made by law students in our 3rd floor suite! We are interested in paintings, drawings, photography, or any other framed artwork that is appropriate for the workplace.

If you would like to submit your artwork or you have any questions, please stop by the Law Student Services Suite, 300 Lewis, just above the student lounge or contact Law Career Services at law_career@depaul.edu.

2013 Urban Leaders Summer Fellowship (PAID!)

If you are interested in pursuing policy or legislative opportunities, you'll want to check out this PAID oportunity.  More like this are available in the Public Policy Handbook (see the Symplicity Quick Links for the login/password information).

2013 URBAN LEADERS SUMMER FELLOWSHIP - URBAN LEADERS (DENVER, MEMPHIS, OTHER LOCATIONS)

Seeking Undergraduates, 1L and 2L Law Students, and Graduate Students for 30-50 paid (stipend will be approx. $2000), 6-week Urban Leader Fellowships in Denver, Memphis, and possibly other areas.   Hiring projections are for 20-25 Fellows in Denver; 6-10 Fellows in Memphis; and possibility of 6-10 Fellows in additional regions.  Fellows will work half-time on high-level policy projects with an elected official.  They will also work half-time alongside community partner organizations. Denver fellowships are available in 6 areas:  Education, Energy, School Finance, Health, Judiciary, and Transportation, and past community partner organizations have included  Denver School of Science and Technology, Denver Public Schools, Colorado Department of Education, Prodigal Son Initiative (anti-gang violence non-profit), Education Reform Now, Teach for America, Stand for Children.  Memphis Fellows work on a project-basis, typically in areas such as affordable housing, urban blight, and community engagement; past community partner organizations have included Stand for Children, Memphis Chamber of Commerce, Tennessee Department of Education, and Achievement School District. 

Spots Available for 11/6 Self-Assessment Workshop

Not sure what you want to do with your law degree?  Are you Lost?  Confused?  Overwhelmed?  Or do you want to confirm the choice(s) you have made?  How the heck do you figure these things out? 

Find out in this LCS Self-Assessment Workshop:
Tuesday, November 6, 11:50am-12:50pm, Lewis 903

Participation limited to 15, but spots still available.
RSVP on Symplicity

CBA Committee Meetings for the Week of November 5, 2012

November 5
Public Affairs Committee
Committee will meet.

Real Property Law, Construction Law & Mechanics Lien Subc (IL MCLE Credit)
John Polich, Gabriel Environmental Services, case law, legislative updates and more.

Applications Available for Summer 2013 at USAO in Chicago

Applications for the Summer 2013 Law Student Intern Program at the Chicago U.S. Attorney’s Office have opened. They are due: Friday, January 4, 2013.

Please see Symplicity Job Posting #17622 for more details.

The USAO for the Northern District of Illinois is responsible for prosecuting all federal crimes within the district. The Office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court and in the Seventh Circuit. The primary goals of the Law Student Intern Program are to provide law students with the greatest possible exposure to and participation in federal trial and appellate practice and to obtain excellent legal talent to assist this Office in handling its multitude of cases.

PMF Tips: Focusing on the Criteria

As with any job, it is important to focus on what the employer needs from you to make their organization more successful.  For programs like the Presidential Management Fellows, it is a bit trickier because you don't have a specific employer you are targeting yet.  But it is also easier because they've identified the criteria on which they are basing their evaluations:

• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication

Next Week Community Events

For more details on these, and other programs, please check out the Symplicity, College of Law, Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Pro Bono, and other calendars (such as the All Bar Calendar) for more education and networking opportunities:

Tuesday, October 30

• Shadow a Judge, Institute for Advocacy & Dispute Resolution, Skokie Courthouse

CBA Committee Meetings for the Week of October 29, 2012

October 29
Unauthorized Practice & Multidisciplinary Practice Committee
Meeting cancelled.

November 1
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
Meeting rescheduled to November 8.

PMF: Finding the FAQs & Policy Background

The PMF website is full of really useful information.  One piece that is updated regularly throughout the process are the various FAQs.  Here's the ones that applicants will find the most useful:

• The Opportunity
• Become a PMF
• Current PMFs

If you're a true policy wonk, you'll also love that under About Us, there's a section on Policy, with all of the relevant Regulations, Executive Orders, the Implementation Plan, and more!

CARPLS Works Volunteer Opportunity for Attorneys: Training October 30th

Would you like to help low-income families with their landlord/tenant, domestic relations, and consumer debt issues?  CARPLS Legal Aid is looking for volunteer attorneys to counsel clients on Cook County’s legal hotline in our CARPLS Works program, weekdays from 9-1 or 1-5

CARPLS Works gives you the opportunity to make productive use of your education and experience to help others while deepening your legal skills and navigating the legal market in Chicago.  In addition to providing a service to your community, volunteering with CARPLS allows you to earn CLE credits for training, network with fellow CARPLS attorneys at social and fundraising events, and round out your resume with substantive knowledge and client consultation skillsVolunteer training involves two steps: substantive law; and systems/live-call training.

CBA Volunteer Opportunities

YLS Wills for Heroes - October 27
The YLS will host a special Pro Bono Week Wills for Heroes event on Saturday, October 27, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., at the Geneva Fire Department, 200 E. Side Dr., Geneva. Volunteers are needed to create complimentary wills, living wills, and other estate planning documents for local emergency first responders and their spouses or partners. There will be a brief volunteer training from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. and document preparation will take place from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. To volunteer, click here to fill out RSVP survey. Since November 2001, the Wills for Heroes program has prepared over 6,000 estate-planning documents for first responders.

YLS Legal Prep Charter Academies Clean Up – November 3
On the morning of Saturday, November 2, 2012, join the YLS and the students and staff of Legal Prep to clean up the community around Legal Prep Charter Academy. 15 volunteers are needed. Legal Prep is located at 4319 W. Washington St. (approx. 1 mile from the Pulaski-Forest Park stop of the CTA blue line.). The clean up will go from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come for an hour, stay for the entire time! Snacks and lunch will be provided. To volunteer, email yls [at] chicagobar.org.

YLS Repack Night at GCFD - November 7

So you want to be considered an expert in your field of practice?

Let's start with what you know.

Do you have years of law experience? Do you have an in-depth knowledge of the law you practice? Have you had many trials to hone your skills? Did you graduate with honors? What about your clients? Are they satisfied enough to recommend you?

CBA CLE Events

Take advantage of CLEAdvantage, the CBA Member Discount CLE Plan. Members can attend most CLE seminars for only $150 per plan year. Seminars are also webcast at www.chicagobar.org and the West LegalEdcenter (see costs online).

• Harnessing MS Outlook for Practice Management (1.5 IL PR Credit, subject to approval): October 23/12:00-1:30 p.m./$30 Member/$60 Nonmember/$25 Gov't Member
• Chicago Residential Landlord & Tenant Ordinance (2.75 IL MCLE Credit): October 23/3:00-6:00 p.m./$60 Member/$120 Nonmember/$45 Gov't Member
• Pro Bono Week Event: Using Legal Skills to Protect Voting Rights (2 IL MCLE Credit): October 24/9:00-11:00 a.m./Complimentary for Members
• Pro Bono Week Event: Walk a Month in My Shoes Simulation (2.25 IL PR Credit, subject to approval): October 25/2:00-5:00 p.m./St. Peter's in the Loop/Complimentary for Members

PMF Updates: Assessment Guide Posted, RSS Feeds, FAQs

If you are considering applying for the Presidential Management Fellows program, please note that the Assessment Guide has now been posted.  The Guide covers:

• The Online Assessment: includes the Situational Judgment, Questionnaire and Essay Questions -- including tips on browsers, operating systems, and screen resolution. There's even a system check you can perform before starting the Online Assessment.
• The In-Person Assessment: including the locations (yes, Chicago is one), admission rules, inclement weather/emergency protocol, and notification expectations

The application period will open on Monday, November 5, and close on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:59pm Eastern Time.  The entire application process, including submission of all necessary documents, must be completed during this time period. Reading through the browser information has been particularly emphasized by the PMF office due to problems for last year's applicants.  To keep abreast of all PMF updates, a new RSS Feed has been created on the PMF landing page as well. The FAQs throughout the website have been updated. 

Equal Justice Works Conference & Career Fair Links

If you are headed to Equal Justice Works Conference & Career Fair this weekend, here's some helpful links.  Much of this information applies to all public interest job fairs, as well as job fairs generally.

From the EJW website:

• The Program Book
• Student Information Page
• Student Guide to JusticeWork!
• Webinar: How to Get the Most Out of the Conference and Career Fair

From the EJW blog:

• Preparing for the Interview: Dressing for Success

• Are You Ready For Conference and Career Fair?

• Participating in Public Service Career Fairs: How Students Can Make a Difference

• The 10 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make While Interviewing at Public Interest Law Career Fairs

• 10 Ways to be More Persuasive in Job Interviews
  

 

3Ls/LLMs/JLCs: Upcoming Government Program Application Deadlines

The following government programs have 3L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2012-13 Government Honors & Internship Handbook (login/password located in the Symplicity Quick Links).

Postgraduate Opportunities

·         New York City Law Department – One-Year Corporation Counsel Clerkship (Paid, Deadline 10/31/12)

 

Spring 2013 Opportunities

·         Election Assistance Commission – Office of General Counsel Law Clerkship Program (Paid, Deadline, 10/25/12)

2Ls: Upcoming Government Program Application Deadlines

The following government programs have 2L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2012-13 Government Honors & Internship Handbook (login/password located in the Symplicity Quick Links). Programs with “Rolling Deadlines” review applications and fill positions on an ongoing basis, so apply early for these programs.

 

Summer 2013 Opportunities

 

 ·         Federal Bureau of Investigation – Summer Volunteer Internship (Unpaid, Deadline 10/22/12)

 ·         Ohio Attorney General’s Office – Summer Law Clerk Program (Paid, Deadline 10/29/12)

 ·         Securities & Exchange Commission – Summer Honors Law Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/29/12)

 ·         Maricopa County Attorney – Law Clerk Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 10/31/12)

 ·         Sacramento County CA District Attorney’s Office – Summer Law Student Internship Program (Paid, Deadline 10/31/12)

  ·         Federal Trade Commission – Bureau of Consumer Protection Summer Honors Legal Intern (Paid, Deadline 10/18/12 First Screening Deadline; 10/29/12 Final Deadlin  

 

Spring 2013 Opportunities

·         Election Assistance Commission – Office of General Counsel Law Clerkship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/25/12)

·         Executive Office of the President – Office of Administration General Counsel’s Office Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/29/12)

Next Week in LCS - 10/19/2012

This week's Symplicity statistics:  31 new events and  62 new job postings have been listed on Symplicity. Stop by the office if you'd like help with setting up search agents to complement the job blasts to make sure you don't miss any! Here's a sampling:

• 17430: Labor Law Fellowship
• 16974: Alaska Judicial Clerkship
• 17365: Environmental Law Clerk in NYC Non-Profit (Summer 2013)
• 15478: Business & Estate Planning Law Clerk
• 15699: Catastrophic Injury Law Clerk
• 16917: Real Estate Law Clerk
• 17181: Bilingual Personal Injury/Worker's Compensation Law Clerk
• 17463: Family Law Firm Law Clerk

It was a busy week on the Law Career Services Blog:

• Legal Community Events Next Week
• CBA Committee Meetings
• Secondary Education Fellowship Opportunity at the University of Chicago
• CBA Special Events
• Student Loan Debt Options: Heather Jarvis Presentation
• Etiquette Tip of the Week: Neutralized and Brought Down to Size

Legal Community Events Next Week

For more details on these, and other programs, please check out the Symplicity, College of Law, Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Pro Bono, and other calendars (such as the All Bar Calendar) for more education and networking opportunities:

Saturday, October 20

• 9:00 AM: CBA: Call-A-Lawyer
  
• 5:00 PM: CARPLS Gutterball Derby, Off-site

Monday, October 22 - Friday, October 26

• 2012 CBA Pro Bono Week

Monday, October 22

• 3:00 PM: 2012 Pro Bono Week: Everything You've Wanted to Know About Representing People with Disabilities But Were Afraid to Ask, Chicago Bar Association

Tuesday, October 23

• 9:30 AM: Social Enterprise for Nonprofits, Off-site

CBA Committee Meetings & News

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. Members may attend any meeting they choose. View the most recent meeting list and see full descriptions.

    October 22

• Elder Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast): Leslie J. Rosen with an update on Karbin vs. Karbin

Secondary Education Fellowship Opportunity at the University of Chicago

The University of Chicago has announced its Provost’s Career Enhancement Postdoctoral Scholarship for two 2-year postdoctoral scholarships to promising junior scholars in all fields. Candidates must have completed all requirements for their doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., J.D., or foreign equivalent) before the scholarship start date, and must be no more than three years beyond receiving that degree. Successful candidates will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, scholarly promise, potential to add to the diversity of the University community, and the likelihood that the individual may become a qualified and competitive candidate for a faculty position at the University of Chicago upon the completion of the Scholarship. Each cohort of PCEPS holders will include at least one scholar whose research furthers the mission of the Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture.

CBA Special Events

CBA/CBF Pro Bono Week- October 22 to 27 Complimentary!
See schedule of events (free CLE trainings, YLS Pro Bono and Community Service Fair, pro bono opportunities, and more) at www.chicagobar.org/probonoweek.

19th Annual Pro Bono & Community Service Fair - October 23 Complimentary!
Meet with representatives from almost 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 event will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 300 N. LaSalle St., Chicago. Refreshments will be served. Co-sponsored by The Chicago Bar Foundation and Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Please note: This complimentary event is open to law students and lawyers of all levels of legal experience. The evening's program will indicate the level of experience required by a particular organization. Click here to register.

Law Student Event: What Every 1L Should Know! - November 2 Complimentary!
The Young Lawyers Section has put together a panel of local lawyers who will share their experiences and advise law students on to distinguish yourself from the crowd. Free event will be held on November 2 at 4:30 p.m. at the CBA Building. Networking reception immediately follows. Register now.

Alliance for Women Authors Event - November 8 Complimentary!
Join the AFW and Winston & Strawn LLP for "From the Court Call to the Best Seller List: Women Lawyer-Authors Share Their Stories" on Thursday, November 8, 2012, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Winston & Strawn LLP, 35 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago. Authors in attendance will include Laura Caldwell, Jamie Freveletti, and Lauren Willig. A cocktail reception and book signing will follow the presentation. Space is limited. RSVP online by November 2.

CBA News & Events

Help Us Grow Our Membership. Bring a Colleague to an October Committee Meeting.
Free committee meetings and expert speakers are one of our strongest and most unique membership benefits. To encourage new members to join the CBA, please invite a colleague(s) to attend an October committee meeting with you or to watch via live Webcast. Your guest(s) will receive free Illinois MCLE credit (if applicable) and the opportunity to meet and network with members

Student Loan Debt Options: Heather Jarvis Presentation

Did you miss last week's presentation by Heather Jarvis on student loan repayment and forgiveness options?  Or just need a refresher?  We've uploaded the link to her presentation with the rest of the tutorials in the Symplicity Quick Links, which on the right hand side when you login to your account.  There's additional tutorials on interviewing, cover letters, resumes, LinkedIn, and more so check them out today!

Etiquette Tip of the Week: Neutralized and brought down to size

A friend of mine in Washington D.C. had a great way of dispatching notorious braggarts. 

 She would smile and say, (and the emphasis is important here) "How nice FOR you."  Her inflection was so subtle and her smile so sweet, sometimes they did not realize they were being neutralized and brought down to size. 

This is different from saying, "How nice for YOU," which implies a tinge of jealously on your part.  That is what the braggart wants, right?  No need to be jealous of people boasting of material wealth, because most of them are living beyond their means.  It's what Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko, authors of the best-seller, The Millionaire Next Door, called the "Big Hat, No Cattle" theory.

Thank you to the Culture and Manners Institute.for this week's tip.

CBA Volunteer Opportunities

YLS Repack Night at GCFD - November 7
Spend an evening serving the community while getting to know other young lawyers! The YLS needs volunteers to work at the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Volunteers will work on the repacking line inspecting, cleaning, and sorting donated products for distribution to soup kitchens, pantries, and homeless shelters. Volunteers must wear long pants, sleeved shirts and closed shoes with nonskid soles. Volunteers are also asked to bring an item of canned or non-perishable food.The GCFD is located on the Southwest side of Chicago (not far from Midway Airport). To volunteer (and receive driving directions), email Stephanie Lieberman.

Oct 22-26: CBA/CBF Pro Bono Week

The 8th Annual CBA/CBF Pro Bono Week is approaching!  This is a great opportunity for law students and faculty to get involved with the legal community here in Chicago. Please join us for the 2012 CBA/CBF Pro Bono Week (October 22-26). The flyers are also included below.

Complete information and registration, including for complimentary CLE programs that students are welcome to attend,  is available on www.chicagobar.org/probonoweek.    A short schedule of events is below. 

Monday, October 22

Everything You've Wanted to Know About Representing People with Disabilities But Were Afraid to Ask (and how to get involved with pro bono): 3:00 - 5:00 p.m./CBA Building (2 IL PR or MCLE Credit, subject to approval)

This program will provide practical guidance about representing clients with disabilities on a wide range of topics.

Tuesday, October 23
19th Annual CBA Young Lawyers Section's Pro Bono and Community Service Fair.
Co-sponsored by the Chicago Bar Foundation & Kirkland & Ellis LLP
5:00 - 7:00pm/ Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 300 N. LaSalle
This is a great opportunity to meet with representatives from almost 50 of Chicago’s legal aid, pro bono and community service organizations to network with lawyers throughout the legal community. If you have questions or would like to register by email, email yls [at] chicagobar.org.

Wednesday, October 24

CBA CLE Opportunities

CLEAdvantage - CBA Member Discount CLE Plan: Members can attend most CLE seminars for only $150 per plan year. Seminars are also webcast at www.chicagobar.org and the West LegalEdcenter (see costs online).

Update on State and Local Tax Credits and Incentives (2 IL MCLE Credit): October 16/12:00-2:10 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$40 Gov't Member

How to... Manage Complex Tasks in Basecamp (No MCLE Credit): October 16/1:45-2:45 p.m./$0 Member/$50 Nonmember

Evidence & Objections (2.75 IL MCLE Credit): October 17/3:00-6:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member

2Ls: PILI Internship Applications Now Open

Are you interested in pursuing a paid summer public interest internship through the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI)? For 2Ls, the Summer 2013 application opens today.   You'll need to login through the Illinois Pro Bono site to submit your materials, so don't delay! More details here from the PILI website.

P.S, 1Ls, don't despair! Applications will open for you on December 1, 2012.  In the meantime, go ahead and create your Illinois Pro Bono account today!

Special Events

YLS October Social - October 17
Join the YLS at Benchmark on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free appetizers and a complimentary drink. Benchmark will provide shuttle service at 5 p.m. from CBA Headquarters (321 S Plymouth Ct.) to the bar. Sponsored by High Impact.

Alliance for Women Leadership in the Law - October 18
The Alliance for Women is teaming up with the Commission on Women in the Profession, the National Association of Women Lawyers and the Seyfarth Shaw LLP Women’s Network on October 18, 2012, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. to present Women’s Leadership in the Law. An esteemed panel of outstanding women leaders in the legal profession will share their thoughts on how women attorneys can develop and hone their leadership skills. Learn what has helped our panelists excel as leaders, how best to prepare and lay a path for leadership roles, and how to be an effective leader and mentor. See details and reservation information in PDF.

Barristers Big Band Performance - October 19
Join the CBA's Barristers Big Band on Friday, October 19, 2012, for "Cole Porter vs. Soul Music," a musical competition where you get to be the judge! The free performance will start at 6:00 p.m. at Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St., Chicago (enter off Plymouth). See details in PDF.

CBA/CBF Pro Bono Week- October 22 to 27
See schedule of events (free CLE trainings, YLS Pro Bono and Community Service Fair, pro bono opportunities, and more) at Chicago Bar Association. 

19th Annual Pro Bono & Community Service Fair - October 23
Meet with representatives from almost 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 event will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 300 N. LaSalle St., Chicago. Refreshments will be served. Co-sponsored by The Chicago Bar Foundation and Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Please note: This complimentary event is open to law students and lawyers of all levels of legal experience. The evening's program will indicate the level of experience required by a particular organization. Click here to register.

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 2012-13 Government Honors & Internship Handbook.

 

·         Army Corps of Engineers – Chief Counsel’s Civilian Honors Program (Paid, Deadline 10/15/12)

·         National Labor Relations Board – Board General Counsel HW & Regional Offices Honors Attorney Program (Paid, Deadline 10/15/12)

·         New York City Law Department – One-Year Corporation Counsel Clerkship (Paid, Deadline 10/31/12)

 

Spring

·         California Franchise Tax Board – Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/15/12)

·         Department of Energy – Office of General Counsel Law Student internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/15/12)

·         Executive Office of the President – Office of Science & Technology Policy OSTP Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/15/12)

·         U.S. House of Representatives – Committee on the Judiciary Majority Office Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/15/12)

·         Office of the City Attorney San Francisco – 2013 Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/19/12)

·         Securities & Exchange Commission – Law Student Observer Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/19/12)

·         Election Assistance Commission – Office of General Counsel Law Clerkship Program (Paid, Deadline, 10/25/12)

·         Executive Office of the President – Office of Administration General Counsel’s Office Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/29/12)

·         Department of Health & Human Services – Departmental Appeals Board Volunteer Internship/Externship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/31/12)

·         Overseas Private Investment Corporation – Department of Legal Affairs Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/31/12)

·         Wisconsin Department of Justice – Division of Legal Services Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Deadline Late Oct.)

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 2012-13 Government Honors & Internship Handbook.

 

Spring

 

·         California Franchise Tax Board – Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/15/12)

 

·         Department of Energy – Office of General Counsel, Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Rolling Basis by 10/15/12)

 

·         Executive Office of the President – Office of Science & Technology Policy OSTP Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/15/12)

 

·         U.S. House of Representatives – Committee on the Judicial Majority Office Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/15/12)

 

·         Office of the City Attorney San Francisco – 2013 Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/19/12)

 

·         Securities & Exchange Commission – Summer  Honors Law Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/20/12)

 

·         Election Assistance Commission – Office of General Counsel Law Clerkship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/25/12)

 

·         Executive Office of the President – Office of Administration General Counsel’s Office Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/29/12)

 

·         Department of Health & Human Services – Departmental Appeals Board Volunteer Internship/Externship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/31/12)

 

·         Overseas Private Investment Corporation – Department of Legal Affairs Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/31/12)

 

·         Wisconsin Department of Justice – Division of Legal Services Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Deadline Late Oct.)

 

Interested in Participating in a Clinic?

Are you wondering what the diverse clinical offerings are or how to apply? Do you like snacks? Then come to the Legal Clinic Information Fair! Faculty and current students of the clinics will be present on Wednesday, October 17th from 4-6 pm in the 7th Floor Student Lounge to talk about their clinics, answer questions and hand out application forms.

Next Week in LCS - 10/12/2012

This week's Symplicity statistics:  31 new events and  106 new job postings have been listed on Symplicity. Stop by the office if you'd like help with setting up search agents to complement the job blasts to make sure you don't miss any! Here's a sampling:

•  17371: Law Clerk for Ed Fox & Associates
• 17431: Summer 2013 Internship with Department of Homeland Security
  
• 17322: ALDF Litigation Fellowship
• 17400: Spring 2013 Immigration & Customs Enforcement Law Clerk
  
• 17366: National Anti-Vivisection Society Internship
• 17331: Jamie M Trapp & Associates Law Clerk
• 17410: Deferred Actinon for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Interships & Pro Bono Opportunities
  

Reminder: 3Ls: The dates for the Presidential Management Fellows program application have been set for November 5-19, 2012. An information session will be held on October 16.  You are encouraged to make an appointment with Associate Director Alisa Rosales to create a federal style resume for this, amongst other, federal job openings.  More details here.

As a reminder, the blog has moved to the College of Law's blog site.  Latest Law Career Services Blog posts:

• Legal Community Events Next Week
• Next Week's CBA Meetings
• Environmental Law Society Career Panel
  
• Sex Trafficking Involvement Opportunities
  
• CBA Volunteer Opportunities
  
• Etiquette Tip of the Week: How Nice to Meet...
  
• CBA CLE Programs & News
  
• CBA Special Events
  
• PMF Resources from govloop
  
• 2Ls: Upcoming Government Program Application Deadlines
• 3Ls/LLMs/JLCs: Upcoming Government Application Deadlines

Next  Week's Calendar - check out Symplicity, the College of Law, and local bar association calendars for more events, training and networking opportunities, and deadlines. We've moved the off-site events to a weekly blog post as well.  Don't forget about next week's CBA Meetings.

Tuesday, October 16

• 8:00 AM: ASK Networking Breakfast - Transcending Cultural Boundaries, DePaul Center, DePaul Club
• 12:00 PM: Understanding the Affordable Care Act (Part 1), 804 Lewis
• 3:00 PM: Partnership for Public Service Webinar, Decoding the Presidential Mangaement Fellows (PMF) Process, 341 Lewis

Legal Community Events Next Week

For more details on these, and other programs, please check out the Symplicity, College of Law, Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Pro Bono, and other calendars (such as the All Bar Calendar) for more education and networking opportunities:

Saturday, October 13

• 9:00 AM: Emory Public Interest Committee Conferene: "And Justice for All? Criminal Justice in the South," Off-site
• 11:00 AM: LLM Law School Forum 2012 - Admission Advice, Off-site
  

Monday, October 15

• 8:00 AM: Fall 2012 Law Student Writing Competition, Off-site
• 11:30 AM: Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA) - The Future of Illinois Public Pensions, Off-site
• 5:30 PM: First Year Minority Law Students Reception, Off-site

Tuesday, October 16

• 1:45 PM: Chicago Bar Association Workshop - How to... Manage Complex Tasks in Basecamp, Off-site or Webinar

Next Week's CBA Meetings

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. Members may attend any meeting they choose. View the most recent meeting list and see full descriptions.

Monday, October 15

•     Business Law, Corporate Doc: Forms & Best Drafting Practices Subcomittee
•     Public Relations Committee Committee
•     Real Estate Taxation, Assessment & Appeals Subcommittee
•     State & Local Tax Committee 
•     YLS International & Foreign Law Committee 

Tuesday, October 16     

•     Cyber Law & Data Privacy Committee
•     Federal Taxation, Younger Members Division
•     Probate Practice Committee
•     Real Property Law, Condominium Subcommittee
•     YLS Creative Arts Committee Meeting

Wednesday, October 17

•     Bankruptcy & Reorganization Committee

Environmental Law Society Career Panel

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The Environmental Law Society is hosting a Career Panel on Wednesday, October 17 from Noon - 1:00 pm in Room 805 Lewis.  Come hear from practicing attorneys from the Environmetnal Protection Agency (EPA), Illinois Attorney General's office, and Openlands to hear about the combined experience of four practicing attorneys with four very different backgrounds.  Learn about their career paths, about internships with their employers and ask questions about what you can do to get to where they are!  All are welcome!  Food will be served.

Equal Justice Works Conference Reminders

STUDENT INTERVIEW SIGN-UP PERIOD 

Employers have now reviewed applications and made interview choices on the JusticeWork! database. Students should review the status of their application(s), and accepted students must decline or sign up for an interview by Thursday, October 11. Instructions can be found on page six of our student guide.

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THE CONFERENCE AND CAREER FAIR

We will be hosting this free webinar on Friday, October 12 at 1 p.m. Central.

Opportunities to Combat Sex Trafficking

The Chicago Bar Association President is working to raise awareness of Sex Trafficking in Chicago.  Please see her Announcement below for more information on her efforts and see the included at the bottom to become involved locally.
As President of the Chicago Bar Association this year, I am committed to raising awareness and support among the Chicago legal community about human trafficking.  This modern-day slavery is occurring in our own communities, and is most often going undetected.  There are many ways our legal community can make a difference in this tragic arena.
I have three human trafficking initiatives for this bar year: (1) build awareness of human trafficking among Chicago attorneys; (2) assist with efforts to increase awareness and reporting of trafficking in Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Cook County; and (3) support legal services for trafficking victims.

CBA Volunteer Opportunities

Pumpkin Carving at Off the Street Club – October 18
The YLS will join the Off the Street Club at a pumpkin carving event at the Club, located in West Chicago-Garfield Park, on Thursday, October 18, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Volunteers will be paired with a child and assist with carving/decorating pumpkins. The Club will provide transportation to and from the event from a location near Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. Dinner will be provided. To volunteer, contact Kristina Young (otscjb [at] gmail.com) at Off the Street Club.

Trick-or-Treating at Lincoln Park Zoo with Off the Street Club – October 20
Put on your costumes and bring your family to the Lincoln Park Zoo Spectacular while helping to provide a safe Halloween experience for an Off the Street Club child! Volunteers will escort 1-4 children around the Zoo for a fun-filled afternoon of Halloween activities on October 20, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Club will transport the children to/from the Zoo, located at 2001 N Clark St., Chicago. Volunteers will meet at a predetermined location. To volunteer, contact Kristina Young (otscjb [at] gmail.com) at Off the Street Club.

YLS Off the Street Club Candy Drive Assistance – October 20-21
The YLS is assisting the Off the Street Club with their annual candy drive (which the Club then provides at upcoming Fall events to children who don't have access to safe Trick or Treating). Volunteers are needed at the Broadway/Addision Jewel, Saturday, October 20, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and, on Sunday, October 21, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Volunteers will be asked to stand by the building’s entrances and ask shoppers to donate a bag of candy to the Club. You can participate for a hour time slot or more. Members are also encouraged to solicit their own firms, companies, and families for candy donations. Candy can be dropped off in the CBA lobby, 321 S. Plymouth Ct., through October 19. The Club will also pick up the candy donations if arrangements are made in advance. Interested in volunteering or having the Club pick up a donation? Contact Kristina Young (otscjb [at] gmail.com) at Off the Street Club.

Etiquette Tip of the Week: How nice for mee to set a title.

The next time you are introduced to someone, instead of saying, "I'm pleased to meet you," or "It's nice to meet you," try saying, "How do you do?"  It's a more polished response and it makes the introduction about the other person instead of about you.

Make an effort to repeat the person's name back to him or her: "How do you do, Mr. Haskell?" This is flattering to the other person and it helps you with name recall. (Okay, sometimes it is about you.)

The answer to, "How do you do?" is, "I'm fine, thank you."

CBA CLE Programs & News

Here's some CLE opportunities as well as a snapshot of CBA News.

CLEAdvantage - CBA Member Discount CLE Plan: Members can attend most CLE seminars for only $150 per plan year. Seminars are also webcast at www.chicagobar.org and the West LegalEdcenter (see costs online).

• Corporate Practice Special Issues: Representation of Foreign/Inbound Clients (2.75 IL MCLE Credit); October 10/3:00-6:00 p.m./$60 Member/$120 Nonmember/$45 Gov't Member
• Running for Public Office: How to Get on the Ballot and Win (2.75 IL MCLE Credit); October 11/3:00-6:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member
• Update on State and Local Tax Credits and Incentives (2 IL MCLE Credit); October 16/12:00-2:10 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$40 Gov't Member
• How to.Manage Complex Tasks in Basecamp (No MCLE Credit); October 16/1:45-2:45 p.m./$0 Member/$50 Nonmember

CBA News

Help Us Grow Our Membership. Bring a Colleague to an October Committee Meeting.
Free committee meetings and expert speakers are one of our strongest and most unique membership benefits. To encourage new members to join the CBA, please invite a colleague(s) to attend an October committee meeting with you or to watch via live Webcast. Your guest(s) will receive free Illinois MCLE credit (if applicable) and the opportunity to meet and network with members of your committee. See a list of upcoming meetings. Members that bring a guest will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Visa gift card. The more guests you bring, the more entries you earn!

3Ls/LLMs/JLCs: Upcoming Government Program Application Deadlines

The following government programs have 3L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2012-13 Government Honors & Internship Handbook (login/password located in the Symplicity Quick Links under Job Board Passwords).  

Postgraduate Opportunities

·         Department of Labor – Office of the Solicitor Honors Program (Paid, Deadline 10/12/12)

·         Army Corps of Engineers – Chief Counsel’s Civilian Honors Program (Paid, Deadline 10/15/12)

·         National Labor Relations Board – Board General Counsel HW & Regional Offices Honors Attorney Program (Paid, Deadline 10/15/12)

2Ls: Upcoming Government Program Application Deadlines

The following government programs have 2L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2012-13 Government Honors & Internship Handbook (login/pwssword located in the Symplicity Quick Links under Job Board Passwords).  Programs with “Rolling Deadlines” review applications and fill positions on an ongoing basis, so apply early for these programs.

Summer 2013
•    Department of Defense – Office of General Counsel 2013 OSD Summer Honors Legal Internship Program (Paid, Deadline 10/11/12)
•    Environmental Protection Agency – R9 Summer Law Clerk Program (Paid, Deadline 10/15/12)
•    Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Office of General Counsel 2013 Summer Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/15/12)
•    Texas Attorney General – Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/15/12)
•    Federal Bureau of Investigation – Summer Volunteer Internship (Unpaid, Deadline 10/22/12)

Spring 2013
•    California Franchise Tax Board – Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/15/12)
•    Department of Energy – Office of General Counsel, Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Rolling Basis by 10/15/12)
•   

CBA Special Events

YLS Lunch with a Judge - October 10
Members are invited to have lunch with the Hon. Dennis Burke (ret.) on October 10 at 12:00 p.m. at the CBA. Judge Burke spent 15 years serving on the Circuit Court of Cook County bench where he conducted nearly 1,800 settlement conferences while concurrently presiding over 700 commercial cases and conducting law jury trials. Judge Burke will discuss his time as a judge and his transition into arbitration. You must be a CBA member or law student member to attend and you must register in advance. Limit 100. Click here to register.

Networking Mixer with RMA and Illinois CPA Society - October 16
Get to know members of the Risk Management Association and Illinois CPA Society on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., at Mercer 113. $65 ticket. Get details and reservation form or call the RMA at 815-464-1439.

PMF Resources from govloop

Thank you to Presidential Management Fellow Jack Spittell LAW 2011 for sharing govloop's new resources called Path to PMF.  The site includes a guide to Managing the Application Process, videos from past Fellows, discussion boards, and much more.  Join us for a program on campus to learn more about these prestigious opportunities:

For more information and details, please visit “Become a PMF” regularly for the latest updates. Programming scheduled to learn more about the PMF process includes:

• Tuesday, October 9, 5:00 PM: PMF Processes & Panelists. Come meet some current Presidential Management Fellows and get the 411 on the new application processes -- including that graduates from the past two years can now apply! No RSVP needed, just show up to 242 Lewis.
• Tuesday, October 16, 3:00 PM: Partnership for Public Service Webinar, Decoding the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Process.  Join us to watch a student-focused webinar designed to teach applicants to submit a strong application for PMF, show how the program has changed with the implementation of the Pathways Program, and provide insight into what happens after an application is submitted.  Additionally, you'll hear from new fellows, as well as PMF recruiters. No RSVP needed, just show up to 341 Lewis.

 

Next Week in LCS-10/05/12

This week's Symplicity statistics:  30 new events and  92 new job postings have been listed on Symplicity. Stop by the office if you'd like help with setting up search agents to complement the job blasts to make sure you don't miss any! Here's a sampling:

• 17434: Summer Intern for Allstate (DUE SUNDAY at Midnight)
• 17463: Law Clerk for Large Family Law Firm
• 17400: Spring 2013 Extern for Homeland Security
• 17406: Market Regulation/Enforcement Intern for the CME
  

Attention full-time 1Ls: As a reminder, NALP Guidelines allow us to begin working with you in November.  Accordingly, if you have already uploaded your resume, please look for our comments in early November.

Student Loan Debt Options: CCRAA: If you are wondering how you'll pay off your student loans, please join us on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in 241 Lewis to hear from national student debt expert Heather Jarvis. Ms. Jarvis will explain loan payment options and loan forgiveness opportunities. Click Here for More Details

Young Attorney Panel: How to get experience now to land a job later. Join LCS and the SBA on Wednesday, October 10th at Noon in Room 803 for Lunch and a great panel discussion.

 

Reminder: 3Ls: The dates for the Presidential Management Fellows program application have been set for November 5-19.  Information sessions will be held on October 9 and October 16.  You are encouraged to make an appointment with Associate Director Alisa Rosales to create a federal style resume for this, amongst other, federal job openings.  More details here.

As a reminder, the blog has moved to the College of Law's blog site.  Latest Law Career Services Blog posts:

• CBA Committee Meetings for Week of October 8th
• Illinois Foreclosure Fellowships
  
• Education Fellowships: Education Pioneers & Broad
  
• CBA Volunteer Opportunities
  
• Upcoming Continuing Legal Education at the CBA
  
• PMF Participating Agencies
  
• 5 Resume Writing Strategies From a Career Coach's Secret Toolkit
  
• Student Loan Debt Options: CCRAA
  
• 2Ls: Upcoming Government Program Application Deadlines
• 3Ls/LLMs/JLCs: Upcoming Government Application Deadlines

CBA Committee Meetings for the Week of October 8, 2012

October 8
Business Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Subcommittee (IL MCLE Credit)
Randy A. Bridgeman, Perkins Coie LLP, nuts and bolts of a confidentiality agreement.

Commercial Litigation Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast)
Brian M. Dougherty, Goldstine Skrodzki Russian Nemec & Hoff Ltd., overview of the Forcible Entry and Detainer Act.

Illinois Foreclosure Fellowships

APPLICATIONS DUE OCTOBER 25, 2012: Are you interested in consumer, public interest, or elder law? Check out the Illinois Foreclosure Fellowships sponsored by Equal Justice Works, which are 3 year fellowships that will commence no later than December 1, 2012. The funds come from the recent $25 billion foreclosure settlement with the nation’s five largest banks.  Foreclosure Fellows will be placed with one of four host sites—Chicago Legal Clinic, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing, and the University of Illinois College of Law and Community Preservation Clinic. More details here. If you'd like help with your materials for this or any other fellowships, please make an appointment with Associate Director of Public Service Law Alisa Rosales (call the office at 312-362-8385, option 1).