February 3, 2012

Next Week in LCS- 2/03/2012

Happy February from Law Career Services! We are excited to kick off a month filled with some great events and career-related activities starting with the DePaul Law Auction tonight, 6pm at the Union League Club.

Mock Interview Program: Don't miss out on this great opportunity to gain real-world interview experience! During the week of March 5-9, you'll have the chance to develop valuable interviewing skills and receive feedback from attorneys by participating in mock interviews. Registration will take place February 13-24 via Symplicity (look for details in upcoming newsletters, the LCS blog, and emails). TO PARTICIPATE, you must have 1) an Approved Resume and 2) Attendance at Creating Effective Connections.

Creating Effective Connections: Wednesdays, February 8th and 15th: 11:45am-12:45pm 904 Lewis: Learn how to work a room, create and retain strategic connections, optimize mock and informational interviews, manage your social media, and more... This program will be helpful for upcoming events such as Practice Tracks (February 16). Attendance is MANDATORY for the Mock Interview Program (March 5-9). Additional Dates RSVP on Symplicity

Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference: TOMORROW: The Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference (MPILCC) will be held at Northwestern Law School TOMORROW, Saturday, February 4th. The conference is a great way for students to find a public interest job and to learn more about public interest employers. Students may still participate whether or not they previously registered for the Conference. Click for More Info

Patent Bar 101 Thursday, February 9th, 11:50am Rm. 343: Join the Center for Intellectual Property Law & Information Technology and Law Career Services for a Patent Bar 101 discussion with John M. White of the Practising Law Institute.For more information on topics, please Click Here. Lunch will be provided so please RSVP on Symplicity Practice Tracks is Coming (Thursday, February 16th from 5-6:30pm): Attorneys representing approximately 50 different practice areas will be at the Chicago Bar Association to meet students and discuss their areas of expertise. Join your fellow students and attorneys for an afternoon of informational interviewing and networking. Attend Creating Connections that afternoon and walk over with Assistant Director Bonnie Tunick.

2012 RebLaw Conference Registration Open: Registration is OPEN for the 2012 RebLaw ("Rebellious Lawyering") Conference to be held February 17-18 at Yale Law. Click Here for More Details.

 

DePaul Career Week 2012 is coming up February 19-25, with more than forty events to allow you to network with alumni, learn more about using social media tools in your job search, and learn about student loan repayment options.  To learn more and register check out the Career Week website.
 

Still Having Problems Accessing Symplicity: if you are having problems logging into your Symplicity account, you may be missing required information in your profile. When you first log onto Symplicity and are directed yo your profile, please make sure to scroll down completely and fill in ALL Required Fields. These include: your current address, preferred email, program type, and practice areas of interest. If you continue to have problems accessing the system, please call us at 312-362-8385 or stop by the office in 340 O'Malley.

 

 

Next  Week's Calendar - check out Symplicity, the College of Law, and local bar association calendars for more events, training opportunities, and deadlines. **PLEASE NOTE: All Deadlines mentioned on the Symplicity Calendar will now be noted in the 9:30am slot of the deadline date. These include application and RSVP deadlines.

Monday, February 6

  • 9:45 AM: Annual Circuit Court of Cook County Black History Month Courthouse Tours, Daley Center
  • 12:00 PM: White Collar Crime and Government, Webinar
  • 3:00-5:30 PM: Drop-In Advising with Career Advisor Lewis Check, 340 O'Malley

Tuesday, February 7

  • 9:45 AM: Annual Circuit Court of Cook County Black History Month Courthouse Tours, Daley Center
  • 12:00 PM: Estate Planning for the Elderly, Part 1 - A National Perspective, Webinar
  • 12:00 PM: A Power Lunch: Preparing for Better Days - A 2012 Economic and Market Outloook, Chicago Bar Association
  • 3:30-5:30 PM: Drop-In Advising with Assistant Dean & Director Alisa Rosales, 340 O'Malley

Wednesday, February 8

  • 7:30 AM: 7th Annual Corporate IP Law Conference, Off-Site
  • 9:45 AM: Annual Circuit Court of Cook County Black History Month Courthouse Tours, Daley Center
  • 11:45 AM: CREATING CONNECTIONS, 904 Lewis
  • 12:00 PM: Employment Law Toolbox Series: Discrimination Claims, Webinar
  • 12:00 PM: Estate Planning for the Elderly, Part 2 - A National Perspective, Webinar
  • 12:00 PM: Copyright and Fair Use, Webinar
  • 2:15 PM: 9th Annual Valentine's Day Distinguished Family Violence Lecture - Rape Allegations in the 21st Century: Reflections on the Dominique Strauss-Kahn Case, DePaul Center - Room 8005
  • 3:00-5:30 PM: Drop-In Advising with Assistant Director Elizabeth Boe, 340 O'Malley
  • 5:00 PM: ASK Mentor Spotlight: Robert M. Pine, DePaul Center - North End Cafe (11th Floor)

Thursday, February 9

  • 8:45 AM: General Practice Update 2012: Suburban Regional Event, Off-Site
  • 9:45 AM: Annual Circuit Court of Cook County Black History Month Courthouse Tours, Daley Center
  • 11:50 AM: PLI's Patent Bar 101, 343 O'Malley
  • 12:30 PM: Starting Your Own Law Firm: A Nuts & Bolts Primer, Off-Site
  • 3:00-5:30 PM: Drop-In Advising with Assistant Director Bonnie Tunick, 340 O'Malley
  • 5:30 PM: Fifth Leadership Development Series Program: Women in the Judiciary, Off-Site
  • 5:30 PM: New Lawyer Happy Hour, Off-Site

Friday, February 10

  • Deadline: Legal Aid Cleveland 2012 Summer Associate Program. Please see job posting #15544 for details.
  • 8:25 AM: Limited Representation: The Ethical, Legal, and Practice Issues Exposed, Off-Site
  • 9:00 AM: 2012 Sports Industry Networking and Career Conference, Off-Site
  • 9:45 AM: Annual Circuit Court of Cook County Black History Month Courthouse Tours, Daley Center
  • 12:00 PM: Ethical Issues in Representing Impaired Clients, Chicago Bar Association

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Law Career Services Location & Details: 340 O'Malley, which is across from the two new small classrooms (343 & 344), facing Jackson. To make an appointment or access your Symplicity account/reset your password, stop by or call the office  at (312) 362-8385. We have computers, a resource library, and lounging space as you work on your job search and professional development tasks.

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