Publication Opportunity from ISBA Committee on Racial & Ethnic Minorities and the Law

Grab this opportunity to get published in The Challenge, the official newsletter of the ISBA Committee on Racial & Ethnic Minorities and the Law (REM).  REM is seeking articles covering interesting student perspectives on racial and ethnic minority issues pertaining to its goals of 

Next Week in LCS - December 9, 2011

Good luck with your exams and papers! This is the final weekly newsletter until classes begin. We'll move to bi-weekly in the meantime. 
1Ls: Are you ready to get involved? Looking for small time commitment that makes a big impact? LCS is now accepting applications for its Ambassadors Program to help shape the policies of our office while also learning more about the services our office provides students and alumni.  The application form can be found in the Symplicity Document Library.
Check out the new LCS Tutorials! From the shortcuts in Symplicity, you can access programs on using Symplicity, Professional Dress, and Technology in Your Job Search.  The LinkedIn Tutorial is now available, and its intructions are available just below the LinkedIn icon in the Symplicity shortcuts.

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!
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Etiquette Tip of the Week: VIP Groupie

If you are in charge of the VIP at an event, keep an eye on the VIP throughout the event and make sure he or she is not cornered by a new, unwanted friend who is hogging his or her time. If this happens, you must dive in and rescue the VIP...er, I mean... politely intervene.

Summer Funding Resources

PSLawNet just let us know that they've revised their Summer Funding Resources page, including adding a couple of new resources.  Check it out today so you can plan for upcoming deadlines!