Upcoming 3L Government Honors Deadlines

The following government programs have 3L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located at https://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm.

 Spring Programs

·         Department of Transportation – Office of General Counsel Volunteer Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline not yet established was 11/08/10)

·         Federal Communications Commission – Office of General Counsel Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Strategic Analysis & Negotiations Division Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Environmental Protection Agency – R3 Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Institute of Museum & Library Services – Office of General Counsel Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Overseas Private Investment Corporation – Department of Legal Affairs Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Office of the Governor of Texas – Texas Governor’s Fellowship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Department of Commerce – Office of Chief Counsel for International Commerce Volunteer Law Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

·         Environmental Protection Agency – R1 Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

·         Environmental Protection Agency – Office of Enforcement &  Compliance Assurance Law Clerk & Intern Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 11/20/11)

Upcoming 2L 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, located at https://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm.

 Spring Programs

· Department of Transportation – Office of General Counsel Volunteer Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline not yet established - was 11/08/10)

· Environmental Protection Agency – R3 Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Federal Communications Commission – Office of General Counsel Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Strategic Analysis & Negotiations Division Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Institute of Museum & Library Services – Office of General Counsel Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Overseas Private Investment Corporation – Department of Legal Affairs Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Office of the Governor of Texas – Texas Governor’s Fellowship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Department of Commerce – Office of Chief Counsel for International Commerce, Volunteer Law Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

· Environmental Protection Agency – R1 Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

· Environmental Protection Agency – Office of Enforcement &  Compliance Assurance Law Clerk & Intern Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 11/20/11)

 Summer Programs

· Department of State – Student Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 11/07/11)

· Department of Education – Office of General Counsel Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline is Rolling Basis but preferred by Mid-November)

· National Labor Relations Board – Division of Enforcement Litigation, Special Litigation Branch Summer Law Student Internship Program (Paid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Department of Health & Human Services – Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Division Summer Honors Legal Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

· Department of the Interior – Office of the Solicitor Legal Internship/Externship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

 Programs with “Rolling Deadlines” review applications and fill positions on an ongoing basis, so apply early for these programs.

Upcoming Special Events at the CBA

YLS Social Hour - November 9
Join the YLS for drink specials and appetizers on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Plymouth Restaurant & Bar (right next to the CBA Building), 327 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago.

The Rainmaker Retreat - November 11-12
The CBA is pleased to announce a 2-day "Rainmaker Retreat" on November 11-12 in Chicago featuring Stephen Fairley of The Rainmaker Institute. This marketing boot camp for small and solo practitioners will give attendees tools to grow their law firms during these tough economic times. CBA members get an extra $100 discount when registering with the code "CBA." Learn more and register by calling 888-588-5891 or www.rainmakerretreat.com.

Chicago Bar Foundation Fundraiser - November 12
The CBF will host its annual Fall Benefit on Saturday, November 12, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., at the Field Museum. Guests will enjoy a buffet dinner plus explore the Museum's special exhibits, including Whales and Chocolate. Purchase tickets at www.chicagobarfoundation.org.

Justice John Paul Stevens Award Luncheon - November 15
The 12th Annual Justice John Paul Stevens Award Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at 11:30 a.m., at The Standard Club. The awards celebrate Illinois attorneys who have demonstrated extraordinary integrity and service to the community throughout their careers. This year Ellen E. Douglass, Patrick J. Fitzgerald, and David C. Hilliard will be honored. The Hon. William J. Bauer, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, will be the keynote speaker. $65 per person. For reservations, contact Tamra Drees, CBA Events Coordinator, at 312-554-2057.

Real Estate Taxation Committee's Luncheon with Cook County Judges- November 16
The CBA Real Estate Taxation Committee will host a luncheon recognizing the judges who preside over real estate tax matters in the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Hon. Edmund Ponce de Leon, presiding judge of the County Division, will deliver the keynote speech at the luncheon. All members are invited to join the Committee on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at Noon, at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Ct. Cost is $55 per person. For reservations, contact Tamra Drees, CBA Events Coordinator, at 312-554-2057.

Towers of Lights: An (almost) All-American Concert - November 16
Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming 2011-2012 Symphony Orchestra and Chorus season. All concerts are held at St. James Episcopal Cathedral (Wabash at Huron). The first concert in the series, Towers of Light: An (almost) All-American Concert, will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Season pass is $55, individual advance tickets are $12. To order tickets (or a season pass) online, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/profile/80112.

Next Week in LCS - November 4, 2011

Are you concerned about your student loan debt? Associate Director Alisa Rosales will present on loan forgiveness through the College Cost, Reduction and Access Act presentation on Wednesday, November 9th at 5 p.m. in 343 O'Malley. This presentation will provide information on Income Based Repayment and Federal Loan Forgiveness. More events related to Adult Student Week are posted in Symplicity and in the University calendar.

CBA Meetings for Next Week - Week of November 7, 2011

Meetings for the Week of November 7, 2011
This schedule was generated on November 3, 2011. 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.

November 7

• Federal Taxation Special Committee (12:00 P.M.) (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast): Andy Roberson, Latham & Watkins, life of a tax audit.
• Federal Taxation, Practice & Procedure Division E: Meeting cancelled.
• Real Property Law, Construction Law & Mechanics Lien Sub (IL MCLE Credit): Doug Anderson, LCM Architects, overview of the Americans With Disabilities Act.