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.