Alternative Job Opportunities - 5/31/2011

Here are some alternative career jobs we came across from the past week.  Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of opportunities found at these sites:

Next Week's CBA Committee 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. Member may attend any meeting they choose.

Committee Meetings for Week of May 30, 2011
This schedule was generated on May 26. View most recent list.

June 1

• Business Law Committee: Meeting rescheduled to June 23. 
• First Municipal Division Committee (8:00 A.M.): Location: Daley Center, Courtroom 1307. Hosted by Hon. E. Kenneth Wright, Presiding Judge, First Municipal Division.
• In Court Lawyer Referral Committee:Meeting cancelled. 
• Insurance Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast):Lisa Wilson, Selman Breitman LLP, Illinois' Targeted Tender Rules. 
• YLS Family Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Daivid Hopkins, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP, proposed legislation on the maintenance statute. 

 June 2

• Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee: Meeting cancelled. 
• Consumer Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Panel of speakers with developments in consumer law. 
• Real Estate Taxation Committee (IL MCLE Credit): John Shonkwiler, Novak & Macy, Millennium Park v. Houlihan.  
• Task Force on Issues Affecting Women As They Age Committee (12:00 P.M.): Anna M. Rappaport with "Understanding Disparities for Women and Minorities and Improving Their Retirement Security." 
• Workers' Compensation Committee: Meeting cancelled. 
• YLS Diversity Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Michelle Hughes, Law Offices of Michelle M Hughes PC, issues in adoption law.

June 3

• Committee for LGBT Rights (12:00 P.M.) (IL MCLE Credit): Panel of speakers with estate planning for same-sex couples. 
• Health Law Committee (12:00 P.M.) (IL MCLE Credit): Panel on overcoming the legal barriers to the telehealth revolution of health.

CBF Volunteer Opportunities

The Chicago Bar Foundation wants YOU! to volunteer for some new opportunities.  Lots of need, lots going on, now's the time to get involved!

Alternative Job Opportunities - 5/24/11

Here are some alternative career jobs we came across from the past week.  Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of opportunities found at these sites:

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CBA Meetings for Next Week

Meetings for Week of May 23, 2011

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. Member may attend any meeting they choose.This schedule was generated on May 19. View most recent list. 

CBA Young Lawyers Section Upcoming Networking Events

Check out these upcoming events for more opportunities to connect with more attorneys and learn about the legal profession!

YLS Open House - May 25

Networking Myths Debunked: Receptions

We've been hearing a lot of networking myths lately so let's spend some time debunking those.  Today, we'll start with I can't stay for the entire event, so I won't go.

CBA Meetings for Next Week

Meetings for Week of April 11, 2011
This schedule was generated on April 7. View most recent list. 

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. Member may attend any meeting they choose.

CBA YLS Events

Meetings for Week of March 21, 2011

This schedule was generated on March 17. View most recent list. 

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. Member may attend any meeting they choose.

CBA Meetings for Next Week

Meetings for Week of February 21, 2011

This schedule was generated on February 17. View most recent list.

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

Next Week In LCS

If you can't read HTML in your email, here's the February 4, 2011 version of Next Week in LCS.

3L Government Honors & Internship Upcoming Deadlines

The following government programs have 3L deadlines coming up in the next two weeks. Details of these programs are provided in the 2010-11 Government Honors & Internship Handbook (login/password located in the Symplicity Announcements).

1L Government Honors & Internship Upcoming Deadlines

The following government programs have 1L deadlines coming up in the next two weeks. Details of these programs are provided in the 2010-11 Government Honors & Internship Handbook (login/password located in the Symplicity Announcements .

SUMMER FUNDING: EJW Summer Corps

Are you working in public interest this summer? The Equal Justice Works Summer Corps application opens on March 16, 2011 so mark your calendars.  The application takes a bit of time to work through so don't leave it until the deadline to complete (which is April 5, 2011).

CBA Meetings for Next Week

Meetings for Week of January 31, 2011
This schedule was generated on January 27. View most recent list.

February 1

Committee on Attorney Malpractice (IL Professional Responsibility Credit, subject to approval) : Panel discussion on understanding malpractice in a psychological context.
Environmental Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Arthur Foerster, Latham & Watkins, discussing USEPA and citizen enforcement under the Clean Air Act.
Federal Civil Practice (IL MCLE Credit) : Hon James B. Zagel, U.S. District Court, will speak.
Mental Health & Disability Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Panel discussion on HIV/AIDS legal and clinical issues for mental health attorneys.
Solo Small Firm Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Judges Roundtable.
YLS Estate Planning Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast): Brian Tsu, Duggan Bertsch LLC, with sales to intentionally defective grantor trusts. 

2L Government Honors & Internship Upcoming Deadlines

The following government programs have 2L deadlines coming up in the next two weeks. Details of these programs are provided in the 2010-11 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, (login/password located in the Symplicity Announcements). The information below the jump includes more summer and programs for next fall.

Summer Programs
• Oregon Department of Justice – Summer Law Clerk Program (Paid, Deadline 01/26/11)
• Dept. of Interior – Office of Regional Solicitor Pacific NW Summer Law Clerk (Unpaid, Deadline 01/28/11)
• Dept. of Health & Human Services – Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Summer Honors (Unpaid, Deadline 01/29/11)
• Office of the District Attorney Denver, Colorado – Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 01/31/11)
• Environmental Protection Agency – R3 Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Deadline 01/31/11)
• Dept. of Education – R8 Office of Civil Rights Volunteer Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 01/31/11)
• Export-Import Bank of the US – OGC Summer Intern Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 01/31/11)
• Dept. of Interior – Office of Solicitor Law Student Volunteer Program (Unpaid, Deadline 01/31/11)
• Nebraska Office of Attorney General – Summer Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Deadline 01/31/11)
• Attorney General of Washington – Summer Law Clerk Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 01/31/11)
• National Labor Relations Board – Division of Enforcement Litigation Contempt Litigation Student Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Rolling Basis but not later than Feb. or 2 months prior to semester for which applying)

7 Deadly Sins of Self-Promotion on Twitter

This post on the 7 Sins of Self-Promotion on Twitter actually provides a great foundation on thinking about how you use any social media or present your personal brand (online and offline).  I particularly found the further link to the twictionary helpful, and reminds me of how many times I've learned about LinkedIn from other users, to supplement the updates and tips from the LinkedIn blog.  Where do you keep up with these trends? And how are you using them to integrate into your job search and the development of your professional image?

Public Policy Handbook Has Been Updated!

Law Career Services has received the new login/password to the Public Policy Handbook -- a service for those students interested in pursuing policy positions across the country. This new resource will be expanding and includes various programs targeting different topic areas. There are also helpful appendices and various insights on these positions. Check out the Symplicity Announcements for the updated login/password information today!

1L Government Honors & Internship Upcoming Deadlines

The following government programs have 1L deadlines coming up in the next two weeks. Details of these programs are provided in the 2010-11 Government Honors & Internship Handbook (the password/login are located in the Symplicity Annoucements). Don't forget to use the Goverment Job Search Guide in the Symplicity Document Library to expand your search and locate other government positions.


Summer Programs
• Dept. of Justice - Volunteer/Part-time Legal Intern Program (Unpaid, Between Dec. and April 2011)
• Federal Trade Commission – Bureau of Competition Summer Intern Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline Between 12/01/10 & 02/01/11)
• Transportation Security Administration – Office of Civil Rights Summer Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, After 12/01/10, but no later than end of March)
• Environmental Protection Agency – R1 Legal Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Between 01/01/11 & 02/28/11)
• Federal Communications Commission – Wireline Competition Bureau Pricing Policy Division, Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Between 01/01/11 & 03/15/11)
• Overseas Private Investment Corporation – Dept. of Legal Affairs, Legal Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline Between 01/01/11 & 02/15/11)
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission – OGC Summer Intern Program (Paid, Deadline 01/22/11)
• Oregon Dept. of Justice – Summer Law Clerk Program (Paid, Deadline 01/26/11)
• Dept. Health & Human Services – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Summer Honors (Unpaid, Deadline 01/29/11)
• Dept. of Interior – Office of Regional Solicitor Pacific NW Summer Law Clerk (Unpaid, Deadline 01/29/11)


Many federal and state programs will be filled as soon as the ideal candidates are identified. You should consider that any Federal or State Program with a Rolling Deadline (see the top of Table 2 – 1L Programs Sorted by Deadline) as soon as possible.

CBA Meetings for Next Week

January 17

• CBA Closed for Holiday.

January 18

• Cyber Law & Data Privacy Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast): Brian Hengesbaugh, Baker & McKenzie LLP, with "Data Security Breach Laws: What Every Client Needs to Know."
• Energy and Communications Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Dr. James Duncan, ConocoPhillips Gas & Power, with "The New Shale Gas Revolution and How It Fits Inside The New Short and Long Term Outlook for Natural Gas."
• Probate Practice Committee (IL MCLE Credit:Marisa Cipolla, The Northern Trust Company, with nuts and bolts of guardianship from corporate guardianship perspective.
• RPL, Condominium Subcommittee (IL MCLE Credit): John Polich, Gabriel Environmental Services, with how condominiums can use geothermal and other forms of renewable energy technology.
• YLS Women in the Law Committee: Strategies for Successful Marketing: Branding Yourself in the Legal Community

January 19

• Committee For LGBT Rights (12:00 P.M.) (IL MCLE Credit): James L. Bennett, Lambda Legal, with the IL civil union legislation , the status of marriage equality, and more.
• Joint CBA and YLS Bankruptcy & Reorganization Committee Mtg (IL MCLE Credit): Panel on the use of cash collateral in real estate bankruptcy cases.
• RPL, AIA Construction Contracts Subcommittee (8:00 A.M.) (IL MCLE Credit): Location: Deutsch Levy & Engel, 225 W. Washington, 17th Fl. Group discussion on operative intent and potential litigative results in comparing AIA A201 w/ConsensusDOCS200, Sections A.2.3/4.3.2, et seq.

January 20

• Commercial Finance & Transactions Committee:Meeting cancelled.
• Customs & US International Trade Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Dennis Blasius, Consumer Protection and Safety Commission, with enforcement at the border.
• Immigration & Nationality Law Committee: Meeting cancelled.
• Municipal Department Committee (12:00 P.M.) (IL MCLE Credit): Location: Daley Center, Room 1307. Author Laura Caldwell with "Long Way Home and Life After Innocence Project."
• Securities Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Rick March, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc., with FINRA developments and regulatory priorities.
• Social Security Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast): Alan Goldstein, Equip for Equality, the Ticket to Work Act and Program.

January 21

• Professional Responsibility Committee (IL professional responsibility credit, subject to approval): Panel with "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about ABA Ethics 2020."