DuPage County Bar Association Membership Information

Do you live or work in DuPage County? Are you interested in networking, learning about, and serving your community?  If so, join the DuPage County Bar Association (DCBA), the largest county bar association in Illinois. With over 2,400 members, you’ll join a diverse consortium of colleagues to meet, serve, and learn with in DuPage County which consists of towns such as Naperville, Downers Grove, Wheaton, Lombard, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Elmhurst, Darien, and West Chicago.

Free Coffee, Tea & Hot Chocolate in LCS Dec 6-19 During Exams

As you head into exams, from December 6-19th between 9am and 6pm, LCS will be wishing you an abundance of luck and a minimum of stress.  Stop in to the Student Services Suite, 300 Lewis, for a free cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate.  Sit for a bit and watch a sitcom or movie.  While you’re here, sign up for a free chair massage (on December 10, 11, 17 and 19 from 3-5pm) by a Body Peace massage therapist, and enter your name in our raffle to win “The Official Guide to Legal Specialties.”

Be good to yourself; we look forward to seeing you here!

Your LCS Team 
(Student Services Suite, 300 Lewis; 312.362.8385)

Feeling lost as you navigate finals? Let LCS be your oasis!

We know you’re working hard preparing for exams, so LCS wants to help make it a bit easier. From December 6-19th between 9am and 6pm, we’re offering free coffee/tea/hot chocolate, movie clips, and a raffle.  We’re also offering free chair massages (various days/times) to help you re-charge during the final push of the semester. 

Come in or call to sign up for your free chair massage by a Body Peace massage therapist*.  Enter your name in our raffle to win “The Official Guide to Legal Specialties.”

See you soon, and good luck on exams!

Your LCS Team 
(Student Services Suite, 300 Lewis; 312.362.8385)

* Massages are offered on limited days and times, so sign up before they’re gone!

Test Drive Law Career Video Service - This Thursday Only in LCS

Come take a sneak peak THIS THURSDAY ONLY (11/29/12) in Law Career Services at a new web video service that may help you find and succeed in a fulfilling career path using your law degree.

On Thursday only, Law Career Services has arranged to give you a preview of this new tool--full of real world advice that you won't get in class--that is debuting after the holidays. Whether you want to land a gig at a big law firm, start your own practice, or do something totally different with your law degree, you'll hear from successful JDs describing their fields, how to break in and how to succeed. You'll also get video tips on all kinds of practical skills from interviewing and networking, to handling a new assignment at work, to making partner.

Join us in Law Career Services this Thursday to preview the site and share your feedback.  No appointments needed.

CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF LAW 2013 SUMMER LAW CLERK PROGRAM

The City of Chicago Department of Law invites law students to apply for its 2013 Summer Law Clerk Program. Usually, the program begins June 1st and is for a minimum of 10 weeks; however, the start date and duration of a law clerk’s summer will be determined by the law clerk and his/her direct supervisor. The Summer Program is designed to provide current law students with a challenging unpaid clerkship that reflects the demands and rewards of public service, as well as a

Law Quick Practice Guides

Law Career Services has uploaded the following Quick Practice Guides into Symplicity’s Resources Tab.  These guides provide a quick overview of sample resources, ideas and opportunities in the following practice areas.  This collection of resources will gradually be expanded to include most major practice areas in the future.

Art & Cultural Heritage
Child & Family Law
Intellectual Property
Patents
Government
Public Interest
Corporate
Criminal
Immigration
Environmental
Real Estate
Public International (Human Rights)

Opportunities with the City of Chicago Department of Law

The Law Department serves the Mayor, City Departments, Boards and  Commissioners and the City Council administering policies and programs to benefit Chicago residents.   Hear about the City's:
Externship Program
Summer Volunteer Program
Law Clerk Program (paid and volunteer)
Entry-level Attorney Program

Learn about Law Department Opportunities and what it’s like to manage and practice law at one of

New Patent Bar Exam Requirements

Did You Know? Starting April 2013, the amount of materials that students must master to pass the Patent Bar Exam nearly doubles!  2Ls and 3Ls should seriously consider sitting for the Patent Bar Exam this winter.  Want vital information regarding the changes?

Join us for a Skype information session with Patent Bar Exam expert Mark Dighton from PLI (Practicing Law Institute).  Wednesday, November 14th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | 805 Lewis

Refreshments Will Be Provided by CIPLIT and LCS

Call for Law Student Art

Law Students: Do you have a creative side you’d like to share with the rest of DePaul Law? Law Student Services is looking to display some artwork made by law students in our 3rd floor suite! We are interested in paintings, drawings, photography, or any other framed artwork that is appropriate for the workplace.

If you would like to submit your artwork or you have any questions, please stop by the Law Student Services Suite, 300 Lewis, just above the student lounge or contact Law Career Services at law_career@depaul.edu.

Spots Available for 11/6 Self-Assessment Workshop

Not sure what you want to do with your law degree?  Are you Lost?  Confused?  Overwhelmed?  Or do you want to confirm the choice(s) you have made?  How the heck do you figure these things out? 

Find out in this LCS Self-Assessment Workshop:
Tuesday, November 6, 11:50am-12:50pm, Lewis 903

Participation limited to 15, but spots still available.
RSVP on Symplicity

CBA Committee Meetings for the Week of November 5, 2012

November 5
Public Affairs Committee
Committee will meet.

Real Property Law, Construction Law & Mechanics Lien Subc (IL MCLE Credit)
John Polich, Gabriel Environmental Services, case law, legislative updates and more.

Next Week Community Events

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:

Tuesday, October 30

• Shadow a Judge, Institute for Advocacy & Dispute Resolution, Skokie Courthouse

CBA Committee Meetings for the Week of October 29, 2012

October 29
Unauthorized Practice & Multidisciplinary Practice Committee
Meeting cancelled.

November 1
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
Meeting rescheduled to November 8.

So you want to be considered an expert in your field of practice?

Let's start with what you know.

Do you have years of law experience? Do you have an in-depth knowledge of the law you practice? Have you had many trials to hone your skills? Did you graduate with honors? What about your clients? Are they satisfied enough to recommend you?

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

CBA Committee Meetings for the Week of October 8, 2012

October 8
Business Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Subcommittee (IL MCLE Credit)
Randy A. Bridgeman, Perkins Coie LLP, nuts and bolts of a confidentiality agreement.

Commercial Litigation Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast)
Brian M. Dougherty, Goldstine Skrodzki Russian Nemec & Hoff Ltd., overview of the Forcible Entry and Detainer Act.

CBA Volunteer Opportunities

Adopt-a-Beach-October 4
Join the YLS Environmental Law Committee, in association with the Alliance for the Great Lakes, and participate in an Adopt-a-Beach clean-up event on October 4, 6:00-7:00 p.m., at Oak Street Beach, 1000 N. Lake Shore Drive. Volunteers will work in groups of three to collect, sort, and classify the items found on the beach using Adopt-a-Beach worksheets. Volunteers will also remove litter and

Upcoming Continuing Legal Education at the CBA

6th Annual Executive Compensation Institute (4.5 IL MCLE Credit, 1 IL PR Credit (subject to approval)
October 2/8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m./$200 Member/$350 Nonmember/$150 Gov't Member/$25 CLEAdvantage Member (Half Day Options Also Available)

Five resume writing strategies from a career coach's secret toolkit

Ever wonder how career coaches transform ordinary resumes into wow documents. Career coaches and resume writers, depending on their training and background, use a variety of techniques to add “punch” to their clients’ resumes. I am going to share a few commonly-used techniques in this article.

CBA Committee Meetings for the Week of October 1, 2012

October 1
Federal Taxation, Practice & Procedure Division E (IL MCLE Credit)
Michael J. Mudroncik, Internal Revenue Service, IRS Fresh Start Program.

Real Property Law, Construction Law & Mechanics Lien Subc. (IL MCLE Credit)
Panel discussion including case and legislative updates.