Upcoming CBA Volunteer Opportunities

Alliance for Women - Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project - June 22
The Alliance for Women is gathering volunteers for the Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Day on June 22. Volunteers will be pre-assigned to assist community service agencies in activities such as gardening, painting, building, cleaning, and legal education projects. Half and full day opportunities. Visit www.wechicago.org for details and a sign up form.

CBF Pro Bono Support Program
Pro bono programs in and around Chicago have a variety of opportunities for you to help, and the CBF is available to help you find a pro bono opportunity that fits your skills, interests, and availability. The CBF Pro Bono Opportunities Guide is designed to help you find a pro bono program that fits your needs. For a hard copy of the guide or for more information on pro bono opportunities, contact CBF Pro Bono Director Kelly Tautges at ktautges@chicagobar.org or visit www.chicagobarfoundation.org.

Upcoming Government Internship and Honors Deadlines

The following government programs have 1L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks. Please note that the Handbook does not have 2L or 3L deadlines until July.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, Password located within the Symplicity Homepage

Fall

•                     Department of Education – Office of General Counsel, Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Rolling Basis by June)

•                     Executive Office of the President – Council on Environmental Quality, Legal Clerkship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 06/01/12)

•                     National Labor  Relations Board – Division of Enforcement Litigation, Contempt Litigation & Compliance Branch Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Rolling Basis but no later than June)

•                     Office of the District Attorney Denver – Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, 1 semester in advance of state date, recommended 06/07/12)

•                     San Francisco Office of the City Attorney (Unpaid, Deadline 06/08/12)

•                     Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Strategic Analysis & Negotiations Division Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 06/15/12)

The Confidence Game

This confidence game isn't the same as the scam. This one applies to those who have been hunting with no results and are becoming discouraged. Rapidly.

 

Let's go back to how most people search, because that's where the problem - or problems - are. Your cover letter neglects to tie you to the ad and your resume fails to entice. Or perhaps your cover letter sells and your resume is full of accomplishments, but you’re answering unrealistic ads. Or perhaps you’re targeting ads wisely, but being overly picky, forgetting that ads tell if you want to interview, not if you want to work there.

Upcoming CBA Continuing Legal Education

What to Do with a JD and How to Best Navigate Chicago's Legal Market (No MCLE Credit)
May 29/12:00-1:30 p.m./$0 Member/$25 Nonmember

Upcoming CBA Special Events

YLS Lunch with a Judge - May 31
CBA members are invited to have lunch with the Hon. Michael Panter of the Circuit Court of Cook County on Thursday, May 31, 2012 from 12:15-1:30 p.m. at the CBA. Judge Panter will provide helpful practice tips for young lawyers and give insight into some of the unique programs