July 20, 2012

Next Two Weeks in LCS - 7/20/2012


Are you prepping for interviews? Check out the online Tutorials on Interviews, Professional Dress, and More in Symplicity.

DePaul Fellowship Guide Updated: Are you considering applying for a postgraduate fellowship? Don't know where to begin? For more...

We wanted to quickly remind you that some major OCI Deadlines occur next week. The Priority Registration Deadline is Wednesday, July 25 at NOON CST and BIDS are due Friday, July 27th at NOON CST, for On-Campus Interviews occurring from August 13th-August 31, 2012 (Sessions 1 and 2). Employers coming during later sessions have deadlines in August that are noted in The OCI Important Dates and Deadlines Document located on your Symplicity Homepage. See more...

Students: Reminder-OCI Deadlines Start Next Week

We wanted to quickly remind you that some major OCI Deadlines occur next week. The Priority Registration Deadline is Wednesday, July 25 at NOON CST and BIDS are due Friday, July 27th at NOON CST, for On-Campus Interviews occurring from August 13th-August 31, 2012 (Sessions 1 and 2).

Employers coming during later sessions have deadlines in August that are noted in The OCI Important Dates and Deadlines Document located on your Symplicity Homepage.

July 18, 2012

OCI Registration for Students: Deadlines Approaching

As the first bidding deadline for Fall OCI 2012 approaches (July 27th for Employers coming during Sessions 1 and 2), please remember:

The Required Steps for OCI Registration/Tab Access:

1. If you did not attend a Live Session this Spring, Watch the OCI Orientation Video and complete the related Questionnaire: Please log into Symplicity where under the OCI Announcement Box you will find a link to the video and the required questionnaire.

2. Enter your Conflicts into your Calendar on Symplicity: Conflicts must be entered into the Calendar on Symplicity for ALL Business Days from August 13th to October 15th using the Personal Events Sub-Tab under the Calendar Tab. To express that you are free on a given day to interview all day, you must enter an appointment from 7:00am-8:00am for each of those days that says NO CONFLICTS. Without an entry on your Calendar for each day of OCI, we cannot process your schedule when we are creating interview schedules.


3. Have an Approved Resume and then Complete the OCI Registration Form: Located under your Surveys Tab on Symplicity once your resume has been approved by your advisor for the 2012-2013 academic year.

John Palguta: Telework & Pathways Programs

Partnership for Public Service Vice President of Policy Joe Palguta shares information on the new federal government's Pathways Programs, which include the newly revamped Internship Program, Recent Graduate Program, and President Management Fellows Program. He also discusses the growing trend of telecommuting in the federal workforce.

7/27 Early-Bird Rate: 2012 NAPABA Central Regional Conference

AABA-Chicago is proud to host the 2012 NAPABA Central Regional Conference
 
August 17-19, 2012 

Featuring a number of informative & engaging CLE panels, a Vincent Chin trial re-enactment,
various networking opportunities & social events, including a karaoke night 

The conference's black tie Gala Dinner on  Saturday, August 18, 2012 will also serve as AABA-Chicago's Installation and 25th Anniversary Celebration

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
Ballroom I & II
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, IL 60611 
Cocktail Reception 6pm
Program & Dinner 7pm
Black Tie Optional
*Keynote Speaker: L. Tammy Duckworth* 

REGISTER HERE TODAY!
* All attendees that sign-up on or before July 27, 2012  receive the Early-Bird Discount Rate
For Hotel Accommodations and Group Rates at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, CLICK HERE
* Group rates currently available until, August 1, 2012, and subject to availability.
 
2012 Central Regional Conference Schedule

July 17, 2012

Departments of Defense & State: Leading Loan Forgiveness Pack

Are you interested in working for the federal government? Then you should check out the Departments of Defense and State, whcih are the leaders in loan forgiveness benefits according to this article on AOL Government.  This is good news as retirees head off into the sunset, leaving more room for a new generation to take up their place in the federal workforce.

July 16, 2012

Judicial Clerkhip Deadline Reminders & New Password

If you are applying to Judicial Clerkships this summer for the fall deadlines, remember that your hardcopy application spreadsheet is due to your faculty recommenders and faculty services by Friday, July 20th. Your deadline for applications submitted through the OSCAR system remains Friday, August 10th.  If you have any questions, please see the 2012 Faculty Services Procedures for Faculty Judicial Clerkship Letters of Recommendation.  Associate Director Alisa Rosales will be handling Judicial Clerkship advising through the fall and is happy to meet with students and alumni as well as answer your questions via email.

2L Honors & Internship 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). 

Fall
•    Environmental Protection Agency – R9 Volunteer Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline 07/15/12)
•    Office of the Governor Texas – Texas Governor’s Fellowship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 07/15/12)
•    Environmental Protection Agency – Office of Enforcement & Compliance Assurance, Law Clerk & Intern Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 07/20/12)