- Thank you notes -- thank anyone who has given of their time, expertise, and wisdom.
- Follow through -- follow-up with anyone to whom you were referred, politely, and within the context expected.
- Status updates -- does your support circle know what you are looking for and what you've been doing to get there?
- Kept quiet -- do you listen (no, REALLY listen) when others speak? And do you keep their confidential information to yourself?
October 19, 2010
Measuring the Unmeasureable
One thing that makes a stellar employee stand out from the pack is good judgment. Many supervisors won't articulate it that way, and while the common sense part of good judgment can't be taught, you can train yourself to not act rashly, to take the time to gather enough information to make the most appropriate decision and allocation of resources. How have you demonstrated good judgment for a supervisor or other recommender lately? Simple things like:
October 18, 2010
Pro Bono & Community Service Initiative
Did you know that Pro Bono & Community Service Initiative Director Cheryl Price puts out a student newsletter to inform those that opt-in about the opportunities and offerings of her office. If you'd like to be included on this in the future, please email her to be added to the distribution. Here's an excerpt from last week:
NATIONAL CELEBRATE PRO BONO WEEK IS OCTOBER 24th –OCTOBER 30TH.
To commemorate this week, PBCSI is planning the following events. Please RSVP and mark your calendars!
NATIONAL CELEBRATE PRO BONO WEEK IS OCTOBER 24th –OCTOBER 30TH.
To commemorate this week, PBCSI is planning the following events. Please RSVP and mark your calendars!
- The Rewards of Pro Bono Panel, Tuesday, October 26, 804 Lewis from 11:50a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- PBCSI’s Donate-A-Day with The Center for Disability and Elder Law, Friday, October 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Illinois Legal Aid Online will be holding a volunteer training for its LiveHelp Project at the law school on October 20, 2010 in Room 516 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- The 17th Annual CBA Young Lawyers Section’s Pro Bono and Community Service Fair is scheduled for Thursday, October 28, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 300 N. Lasalle.
- Are you interested in participating in an exciting new pilot project to improve the intake system at the Domestic Violence Courthouse?
- The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is seeking law students for its Election Protection program to help ensure millions of Americans are able to vote.
- Volunteer with the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights’ New Americans Initiative (“NAI”).
- Volunteer for The Farmworker & Landscaper Advocacy Project!
- Volunteer Opportunity to work on Foreclosure Issues: Opportunity to Create Historical Change for Homeowners in Illinois.
- The Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing, which provides legal services to low-income tenants in Chicago, is seeking legal interns to work in its various programs under the supervision of staff attorneys and the Legal Support Team.
- The Indo-American Legal Clinic, which is supported by the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, is seeking law student volunteers to assist attorneys on clinic days, which are November 13th and December 11th.
October 15, 2010
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 Symplicity) .
Summer Programs
• CA District Attorney’s Office, Sacramento County – Law Intern Program (Paid, Deadline Oct. 31, 2010)
• Environmental Protection Agency – R! Legal Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline Oct. 31, 2010
Spring Programs
• Office of the City of San Francisco Attorney – Spring 2011 Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline Oct. 22, 2010)
• California Franchise Tax Board – Legal Internship Program (Paid, Deadline Oct. 31, 2010)
• Health & Human Services – Departmental Appeals Board Volunteer Internship/Externship Program (Unpaid, Oct. 31, 2010)
• Dept. of Interior – Office of Solicitor Law Student Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Oct. 31, 2010
Many federal and state programs will be filled as soon as the ideal candidates are identified. Apply for programs with Rolling Deadlines (see the top of Table 3 – 2L Programs Sorted by Deadline) as soon as possible.
Summer Programs
• CA District Attorney’s Office, Sacramento County – Law Intern Program (Paid, Deadline Oct. 31, 2010)
• Environmental Protection Agency – R! Legal Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline Oct. 31, 2010
Spring Programs
• Office of the City of San Francisco Attorney – Spring 2011 Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline Oct. 22, 2010)
• California Franchise Tax Board – Legal Internship Program (Paid, Deadline Oct. 31, 2010)
• Health & Human Services – Departmental Appeals Board Volunteer Internship/Externship Program (Unpaid, Oct. 31, 2010)
• Dept. of Interior – Office of Solicitor Law Student Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Oct. 31, 2010
Many federal and state programs will be filled as soon as the ideal candidates are identified. Apply for programs with Rolling Deadlines (see the top of Table 3 – 2L Programs Sorted by Deadline) as soon as possible.
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 can be found in the Symplicity Announcements).
Post-Graduate Programs
• Environmental Protection Agency – R5 2011 Honors Attorney Fellowship (Paid, Deadline Oct. 18, 2010)
• Environmental Protection Agency – R1 Honors Attorney Fellowship (Paid, Deadline Oct. 27, 2010)
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Attorney Honors Program (Paid, Not yet established, was Oct. 30, 2009)
Spring Programs
• Office of the City of San Francisco Attorney – Spring 2011 Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline Oct. 22, 2010)
• California Franchise Tax Board – Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Oct. 31, 2010)
• Health & Human Services – Departmental Appeals Board – Volunteer Internship/Externship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Oct. 31, 2010)
• Dept. of Interior – Office of Solicitor Law Student Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Oct. 31, 2010)
For a complete list of 3L programs, see the top of Table 4 – 3L Programs Sorted by Deadline.
Post-Graduate Programs
• Environmental Protection Agency – R5 2011 Honors Attorney Fellowship (Paid, Deadline Oct. 18, 2010)
• Environmental Protection Agency – R1 Honors Attorney Fellowship (Paid, Deadline Oct. 27, 2010)
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Attorney Honors Program (Paid, Not yet established, was Oct. 30, 2009)
Spring Programs
• Office of the City of San Francisco Attorney – Spring 2011 Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline Oct. 22, 2010)
• California Franchise Tax Board – Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Oct. 31, 2010)
• Health & Human Services – Departmental Appeals Board – Volunteer Internship/Externship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Oct. 31, 2010)
• Dept. of Interior – Office of Solicitor Law Student Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Oct. 31, 2010)
For a complete list of 3L programs, see the top of Table 4 – 3L Programs Sorted by Deadline.
Chicago Committee Resume & Interview Workshop Event
Law Student Preparedness Series: Résumé & Interview Workshop
In Partnership with the Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Hosted by Reed Smith LLP
10 South Wacker Drive, 40th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
In Partnership with the Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Hosted by Reed Smith LLP
10 South Wacker Drive, 40th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
Click to RSVP: RSVP
This workshop provides law students with information about how to prepare a professional résumé and excel in a legal interview. Attorneys from member firms and corporations will work with small groups of students to conduct mock interviews and provide feedback on their performance as well as their résumés. *This program is open to only 12 minority law students. Please note that there will be two other Resume & Interview Workshops that will take place in November and December. Please RSVP by clicking the link above.
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