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.