PSJD Search Agents & Job Postings

Open positions are posted in many places, including PSJD (Public Service Job Database), which replaces the former PSLawNet.  This national resource provides job posting services free to employers and job seekers, as well as job search advice through job search resources, an active blog, and twitter account.  Check it out today for more information and to create your own account so you can set search agents that would help you find positions such as the snapshot below.

ASSOCIATE: Chicago, IL
KEOGH LAW, LTD.
http://www.keoghlaw.com

9/6: Gaining Experience: PBCSI Fall Activities Fair

Are you looking to gain experience and become more involved in both the law school and local community? Join the Pro Bono & Community Service Initiative (PBCSI) tomorrow, Thursday, September 6th at 11:50 a.m. in Room 905 for their Fall Activities Fair. PBCSI’s partner organizations will be there, along with other legal aid and service organizations. Lunch will be served.
No RSVP required. Please email PBCSI Director, Cheryl Price at cprice13 [at] depaul.edu for more information.

PSLawNet is Becoming PSJD!

PSLawNet is becoming PSJD! PSLawNet is the premier career center and jobs database for law students and lawyers on public service career paths.  On August 27th, PSLawNet will become PSJD, a redesigned website that retains all of PSLawNet's content but that adds easier navigation, enhanced searching, and new tools for job-seekers and employers alike.  PSLawNet users will be able to log in to PSJD with existing PSLawNet login credentials, and our job-seeker "email alerts" will continue uninterrupted. 

Fellowships Program Highlights from @PSLawNet

PSLawNet recently advertised themselves as co-host to a panel titled Pathways to Postgraduate Fellowships (including news on the Presidential Management Fellows program) with the Georgetown University Law Center and the Washington Council of Lawyers. You can now watch the edited highlights of the panel online! The panel included:

• Steve Grumm (Moderator), Director of Public Service Initiatives, NALP

LexisNexis ASPIRE Opportunity

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ASPIRE provides all students and graduates (including December 2011 graduates) engaged in verifiable 501(c)(3) public interest work, free access to federal and state cases, codes, regulations, law reviews, Shepard's® Citation Service and Matthew Bender® treatises on Lexis. Students need to complete the Registration Form to get started. Click Here for More Details

1Ls: What Are You Doing This Summer?

It's not too early -- or too late -- to think about your summer plans.  Please make sure your summer includes some form of hands-on legal experience, whether paid or unpaid, in your practice area of interest or not.  It will be good for your repertoire, your resume, your life experience, your spirit. 

Not sure of your options?  Please refer to the 1L Summer Job Opportunities Guide in Symplicity's

News and Announcements from the CBA

2012 CBA Court Calendar Available
The CBA's 2012 Court Calendar, a leather-bound book designed to keep track of appointments and track billable time in hourly increments, is now available. It includes phone numbers and addresses for judicial circuit courthouses/clerks, other frequently called legal numbers, and CBA member information. $21.69 a copy. Order through the CBA Legal Bookstore at 312-554-2130 or online.

Christmas Carol CD Now Available
The CBA Symphony Orchestra's recording of Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol" is now on sale for $12. Order at www.chicagobar.org or pick up a copy in the CBA's Legal Bookstore (312-554-2130).

Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Great Holiday Gift Idea!
Save on hundreds of popular titles! For gifts, your reception area, or personal use. Guaranteed lowest rates, convenient ordering. Hundreds of satisfied CBA members. To order, visit www.buymags.com/chbar or call 1-800-603-5602.

Upcoming CLE and Volunteer Opportunities at the CBA

CLE
 
CLEAdvantage - CBA Member Discount CLE Plan: Members can attend most CLE seminars for only $125 per plan year. Seminars are also webcast at www.chicagobar.org and the West LegalEdcenter (see costs online).

• Class Actions for Employment and Wage and Hour Claims (2.75 IL MCLE Credit): December 6/3:00-6:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member
• Mechanics Lien and Construction Claims (5.75 IL MCLE Credit): December 7/8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m./$160 Member/$320 Nonmember/$120 Gov't Member
• Courtroom Cross Skills: Summary Suspension Volunteer Training (4.5 IL MCLE Credit): December 12/3:00-8:00 p.m./$120 Member/$240 Nonmember/$90 Gov't Member/$30 Volunteers/CLEAdvantage Members

 
Volunteer Opportunities
 
Alliance for Women Gift Card Collection Drive: Help the AFW's Domestic Violence Task Force & Advocacy Subcommittee to empower survivors of domestic violence receiving shelter at Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) this holiday season. Small-denomination gift cards for stores such as Target, Jewel, or CVS - for just $10, $20, or $25 - enable CAWC's clients to buy what they might not have taken when they fled a violent situation: clothes to wear to work, shampoo, or diapers for their children. Bring gift cards to the AFW holiday party on December 15 or mail or deliver to Angie Cruz, CBA, 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604. Gift cards will be accepted through January 31, 2012.

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Resources

Law Career Services subscribes to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin so feel free to stop by and read it to catch up on the latest Chicago legal news.  CDLB also publishes the Legal Employment Weekly, as a special supplement with job postings, job search advice and more! We'll try to tweet that every week but you can also subscribe to have it delivered every week to your email.

2Ls: Upcoming 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 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook (login/password located in Symplicity Announcements).

Summer Programs
•    Environmental Protection Agency – Office of General Counsel Summer Honors Program (Paid, Deadline 08/26/11)
•    Government Accountability Office – Office of General Counsel Summer Associate Program (Paid, Deadline 09/01/11)
•    Department of Justice – Summer Law Intern Program (Paid, Deadline 09/06/11)
•    Central Intelligence Agency – Office of General Counsel Summer Law Clerk Program (Paid, Deadline 09/15/11)

Alternative Career Opportunities - June 26, 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:

Employee Benefits Jobs:

• Senior Compliance Analyst, T. Rowe Price, Baltimore, MD

Public Defender Resources

The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia just reached out to law career advisors nationally to share their excitement about the bright, dedicated students spending their summer with their office.  PDSDC is one of the premier public defender employers, and their training is not only excellent but ongoing for all employees.  PDSDC is not participating in the Equal Justice Works job fair this fall, so if you are interested in this employer, please make to visit their website for more information.

Are you so committed to public defense that you'll consider other locations? Check out the Criminal Law Careers section of PSLawNet for additional resources and information.  And feel free to make an appointment with Alisa Rosales by calling to 312-362-8385 to discuss your options further.

Alternative Career Opportunities - June 21, 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: 
As posted in the LinkedIn DePaul University College of Law Alumni Jobs tab:

Alternative Job Opportunities - 6/8/2011

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:

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:

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:

From PSLawNet (subscription required - free):

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

Student Loan Considerations: CCRAA

Are you concerned about your federal student loan debt? Be the best possible self-advocate and make sure you understand the new provisions that allow for loan forgiveness and the new income based repayment plans under the College Cost Reduction & Access Act (CCRAA). The links below can help you understand the tax consequences, short-term and long-term benefits, and other considerations as you make your repayment plans.