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Resources Find the latest information from the ABA on how to get through the economic downturn. Our Economic Recovery Resources portal contains resources and tips on a variety of topics from job searching, to practice management, to professional development and more. Tell me more ABA Annual Meeting
August 5-10, 2010
San Francisco, CA Law Student Division Activities during the ABA Annual Meeting (August 5-7) ABA Law Student Division Career Fair and Resume Review (August 6) ABA Annual Meeting Programs and Activities for Law Students and Recent Grads
(August 5-10) --------------------------- Now Available! Law Student Division
2010-2011 Competition Entry Forms
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and Competitions Real Property, Trust and Estate Law - Student Writing Contest National Security - Writing Competition Live Teleconferences
and Webcasts The Future of Employment Discrimination Class Actions After the 9th Circuit's En Banc Decision in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc (6/16/10) Flip Flops Are Not Business Casual! Drafting Dress Codes for Your Firm and Clients (6/17/10) Understanding Marital Obligations and Liabilities in Long-term Care (6/22/10) Critical issues in Homeland Security and Emergency Management for State and Local Governments: Response and Recovery (6/23/10) The Complex World of Licensing Songs and Composing Scores for Television, Film and Videogames (6/24/10) Navigating the U.S. Biosimilar Pathway (6/29/10) Tax Exempt Bonds: Schedule K, Private Use, and Other Compliance Issues (6/29/10 ) The 9th Annual Commercial Law Development Update (7/17/10) From Sprawl to Sustainability (7/20/10) What Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Need to Know About Mitigating the Effects of a Projected $1.1 Trillion in New Tax Increases Over the Next 10 Years - Starting 2011 (7/27/10) CLE Now!
Free CLE is now accessible to ABA Law Student Division members. Programs are digital downloads that you can access at your convenience. Visit the ABA website for a complete list of ABA CLE, including Live Teleconferences and Audio Web casts Tell me more Entity Meetings and EventsEnvironment, Energy, and Resources Law
18th Section Fall Meeting
September 29-October 2, 2010
Offers reduced registration rates and scholarship opportunities for ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources members who wish to attend. For more information, contact Julie Connell at (312) 988-5625. Tell me more Attention!
2010-2011 SBA Presidents and ABA Reps The ABA Law Student Division is currently collecting 2010-2011 election and appointment results from each of the 199 ABA-approved law schools across the country. If you are a recently elected / appointed SBA President or ABA Rep at your law school, please be sure to report your leadership position to the ABA using the appropriate reporting form. If you are interested in becoming an ABA Rep at your law school, please contact your law school dean or SBA President for information on how your law school elects or appoints individuals for this position. Tell me more Leadership Opportunities Law Practice Management
Fellows Program
Application Deadline: July 1, 2010
Each year the ABA Law Practice Management Section (LPM) offers positions in its Fellows Program. Through this Program, LPM expands its strong commitment to recruiting and developing new lawyers, into future leaders of LPM and increasing the diversity of its members. Tell me more Other Items of Interest The California Supreme Court Historical Society Writing Contest
Award: $2,500 and publication in the Society's journal, California Legal History.
Entry deadline: June 30, 2010.
Tell me more International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property
Award: 10,000 euros
Entry deadline: July 1, 2010
Recognizes authors contributing written papers on a subject related to the development and promotion of intellectual property. Tell me more Indianapolis Bar Association
2010 Diversity Job Fair
August 19-20, 2010
Embassy Suites Downtown Indianapolis
Registration Deadline: July 16, 2010
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www.abanet.org/lsd/ | | Registration fees are $75 for ABA Law Student Division members and $100 for non-members. (The additional $25 fee for non-members will be used to enroll the registrant into the American Bar Association as a Law Student member.) Tell me more Law students registered for the Annual Meeting may also take advantage of the many educational sessions offered during the ABA Annual Meeting. While lawyers must pay for CLE events, ABA Law Student Division members registered for the Annual Meeting receive an " All Access CLE Badge:" that allows complimentary admittance to educational events providing you with an opportunity to meet and interact with legal professionals from across the country and from an array of practice settings. Keep in mind that social events or those that include a meal function may require you to purchase a ticket. CAREER FAIR
Friday, August 6 from 10am to 4pm RESUME REVIEW
Thursday, August 5 from 2pm to 4pm and Friday, August 6 from 10am to 3pm You are invited to attend the fourth annual ABA Law Student Division Career Fair, which takes place on Friday, August 6 in San Francisco during the ABA Annual Meeting. The Career Fair is structured as a table-talk and resume submission event to provide law students an opportunity to interact with legal employers without the typical stress of formal, sit-down interviews. Law students can drop off their resumes and meet representatives from law firms of all sizes, local, state and federal government agencies, military JAG, and public interest groups to discuss summer and new associate positions, as well as internships and volunteer opportunities. The Law Student Division’s Career Fair also features a Resume Review component, with a panel of lawyers and legal recruiters available to critique resumes and offer suggestions to maximize impact and improve effectiveness. Law students must be registered for the ABA Annual Meeting to gain access to the Career Fair and Resume Review. There is no separate Career Fair registration, but only law students wearing official ABA Annual Meeting name badges will be admitted to the Career Fair. Tell me more Law Practice Management
The Journey from Start-up to Mid-Size – What We Learned
Thursday, August 5, 2010 (8:30am-10:00am)
WWM will be five years old next April. The firm was founded by eight equity partners from Lord, Bissell & Brook’s Chicago Office with some terrific and some naive ideas about building a better law firm. Their journey was as interesting as it was challenging, but they would not trade a single day. This panel will present three different points of view on what the founders of WWM learned on their way through this transitional journey, and offer their collective advices and experience for assessing needs and evaluating solutions. Tell me more State and Local Government Law
Networking Reception
Thursday, August 5, 2010 (5:30pm-7:00 pm)
Bingham McCutchen LLP, Three Embarcadero Center
This is a complimentary reception and a great opportunity to meet public and private attorneys who practice in municipal law. Pease RSVP by July 30th to Marsha Boone (312) 988-5649. Law Practice Management
ABA Women Rainmakers 20th Anniversary Reception
Thursday, August 5, 2010 ( 5:30pm-7:30pm)
Winston & Strawn, 101 California Street, 39th Floor
Join the ABA Women Rainmakers as they celebrate 20 years of rainmaking! Beginning as a small group of women interested in improving their business development skills, the group has greatly expanded its membership and purpose. This year marks a special year for Rainmakers as they commemorate their achievements at the 3rd Biannual ABA Women Rainmakers Mid-Career Workshop, this October, in Washington DC. Tell me more Young Lawyers Division
Welcome Reception
Thursday August 5, 2010 (8:30pm-11:30pm)
Location and details to be announced. Young Lawyers Division
Anatomy of Business Law: ABCs of an IPO
Friday, August 6, 2010 (11:00am-12:00 Noon)
A panel of specialty practitioners will share the fundamentals of the Initial Public Offering. Whether you need to know about due diligence, reporting obligations, filing, or anything in between, this program will cover the essential steps you should know to help your clients go public. Tell me more Law Practice Management
The Virtual Law Firm: How to Build Your Practice in an Online World
Friday, August 6, 2010 (2:00pm-3:30pm)
A panel will discuss the concept of practicing law virtually and how it can enhance an existing traditional law practice, or exist as a totally virtual law firm. Learn how to make the most of the benefits of delivering legal services online and how it can help a law firm acquire clients who are members of the connected/Facebook generation as well as provide more effective services to existing clients. Tell me more. Commission on Women in the Profession
From Generation to Generation: Remarkable Women Leaders
Saturday, August 7, 2010 (10:00am-12:00 Noon)
In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award, a panel of successful women lawyers and leaders, all former Brent Award honorees, will discuss the personal qualities and experiences that shaped their careers. Common behaviors in women leaders – including (1) finding passion and meaning, (2) choosing energizing activities, (3) positive thinking and framing, (4) networking, and (5) speaking up and taking risk – will serve as the framework for this panel discussion. The panelists’ stories, insights, and perspectives on their journeys to the top of the legal profession will inspire you and teach you how to inspire others. Tell me more Law and National Security
What does a Career in National Security Law Really Look Like?
Saturday, August 7, 2010 (10:30am-12:00 Noon)
National security law has grown increasingly critical for government and private sector organizations. A panel of experts from government, academia, and the private sector will guide you down the path to a legal career in this rapidly growing legal specialty. Learn insider tips and proven tactics for infiltrating and beginning a career in this exciting field. A question and answer session will conclude this session. Tell me more Entry forms for the 2010-2011 competition season are now available. Tell me more- Arbitration Competition
This competition promotes excellence in arbitration advocacy. Tell me more
- Negotiation Competition
This competition simulates legal negotiations in which law students, acting as lawyers, negotiate a series of legal problems. Tell me more
- National Appellate Advocacy Competition
A traditional moot court competition focusing on written and oral advocacy skills. Tell me more
Career ResourcesHealth Law
Free Law Student Podcast Series
Is a career in health law for you? Join the Health Law Section for a series of teleconferences designed to help you understand this field and succeed in obtaining an appropriate position once you graduate. ABA Law Student Division members are invited to hear from a variety of practicing lawyers – both government and private practice – who will share their insights and experiences. Tell me more. For assistance downloading the podcasts, contact Simeon Carson. Intellectual Property Law
On-Line Articles for Law Students
A group of the Section’s young lawyers offer their wisdom on issues that they have recently dealt with and that law students will soon experience. ABA Law Student Division members are invited to visit IPL for articles in the new Careers in IP for Non-Technical Students series. Tell me more Law Practice Management
Career Resources
The newly redesigned LPM Career Resource Center provides helpful articles and publications written by career experts. This collection of resources is available to ABA Law Student Division members to help you find career satisfaction and success. Tell me more Tort Trial and Insurance Practice (TIPS)
Summer 2010 Issue of the TIPSter
This law student newsletter features articles and tips for living abroad, clerkships and other summer activities. Please enjoy the newsletter and have a great summer! Tell me more Young Lawyers Division
Free Podcast - Networking in a Difficult Economy – How to Make the Most of Your Time and Money
Whether you are a continuing law student, recent graduate or young lawyer, are currently employed or not, this program will help you build a solid network. Tell me more Clerkships, Fellowships and InternshipsYou must be an ABA Law Student Division member to be considered for the opportunities listed below unless otherwise indicated. Criminal Justice
Internship Opportunities
Applications accepted year-round
Previous successful candidates spent a summer or semester in the Washington, DC offices of the Section assisting with criminal justice policy research, Section committee projects, and various other activities. Tell me more International Law
International Internship Program
Application deadline: Varies by program
Designed to give law students the opportunity to apply for internships all over the world including Latin America, Europe and Asia. For questions, contact Angela Benson, Section Membership Director. Tell me more Taxation
2011 Public Service Fellowship
Application Deadline: October 4, 2010
Applications are now being accepted for the 2011 Public Service Fellowship program. Applicants selected for interviews will be invited to attend the Section’s meeting in Boca Raton, Florida, January 20-22, 2011 and asked to participate in interviews on January 22, 2011. Tell me more Follow the ABA Tax Section on Twitter @ABATAXSECTION Awards, Scholarships and CompetitionsYou must be an ABA Law Student Division member to be considered for the awards, scholarships or competitions listed below unless otherwise indicated. Real Property, Trust and Estate Law
2010 Student Writing Contest
Entry deadline: June 19, 2010
Award: $2,500; one-year free section membership; airfare and hotel accommodations to attend the Section Fall Meeting in Dana Point, California (November 19-22, 2010); and possible publication in the Real Property, Trust and Estate Journal.
This competition is designed to encourage and reward law student writing on real property, trust and estate law subjects. Tell me more Law and National Security
2010 National Security Law Student Writing Competition: National Security in a Globalized World
Entry deadline: August 15, 2010
Award: $500; airfare and hotel accommodations to attend the Standing Committee's 20th Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law Conference in Washington, DC (November, 2010); possible publication in the National Security Law Report.
This competition is designed to encourage scholarly debate regarding current issues related to U.S. national security in the global environment; international security; international treaties and their impact on national security. Tell me more Live Teleconferences and WebcastsFee to participate on ABA Teleconference and Audio Webcasts vary by program. Unpublished discounts for these programs are available to ABA Law Student Division members. For more information, contact the ABA Center for CLE. Labor and Employment Law -Teleconference and Live Audio Webcast
The Future of Employment Discrimination Class Actions After the 9th Circuit's En Banc Decision in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
June 16, 2010 (1:00pm-2:30pm Eastern Time)
On April 26, 2010, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in an en banc opinion, affirmed class certification of 500,000 to 1.5 million current and former employees of Wal-Mart who allege company-wide discrimination against women. Hear from an expert panel, which includes lawyers for the parties and a Supreme Court practitioner, who will discuss the opinion’s key holdings; describe the history of the litigation, including important discovery events and interlocutory rulings; provide tips for conducting discovery, using experts, and appellate strategy in complex employment discrimination litigation; and speculate about the prospects for Dukes at the Supreme Court. Tell me more Law Practice Management -Teleconference and Integrated Visual Webcast
Flip Flops Are Not Business Casual! Drafting Dress Codes for Your Firm and Clients
June 17, 2010 (1:00pm-2:30pm Eastern Time)
How do you craft a dress code that reinforces your firm's brand? Finding a middle ground that allows for employee self-expression and avoids discrimination claims, but also promotes a professional environment to clients is a challenging task. Colorado attorneys Michelle Ferguson and Laura Hazen will provide a survey of the role that dress codes have played in recent employment lawsuits in federal court. They will outline a legal framework with which to analyze dress codes and personal appearance policies. Sample dress codes will be included in the written materials. Tell me more Senior Lawyers Division- Teleconference and Live Audio Webcast
Understanding Marital Obligations and Liabilities in Long-Term Care
June 22, 2010 (1:00pm-2:30pm Eastern Time)
Approaching the golden years has never been more difficult when it comes to long term care. This panel discussion will help you better understand the rights of all those involved when elderly need long term care. Tackle the tough problems of marriage, second marriage, and divorce. The panel will discuss pre-nuptial agreements, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, nursing home, spousal refusal and the ethical issues involved with joint representation. Tell me more State and Local Government Law - Teleconference and Live Audio Webcast
Critical Issues in Homeland Security and Emergency Management for State and Local Governments: Response and Recovery
June 23, 2010 (3:00pm-4:30pm Eastern Time)
Learn about the critical legal response and recovery issues faced by state and local governments who work with the federal government to protect their communities, residents, and businesses from disasters caused by terrorists or natural events. Tell me more Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries - 2010 Teleconference and Live Webcast Series
The Complex World of Licensing Songs and Composing Scores for Television, Film and Videogames
June 24, 2010 (1:00pm-2:30pm Eastern Time)
Panelists will discuss the many different types of licenses that are being negotiated for the use of pre-existing songs in audiovisual productions as well as the changing language for composer deals. Tell me more Science and Technology Law - Teleconference and Live Webcast Series
Navigating the U.S. Biosimilar Pathway
June 29, 2010 (1:00pm-2:30pm Eastern Time)
Explore the new U.S. Biosimilars Pathway and how Biosimilars have become of tremendous interest globally. It has been predicted that in the near future biologic therapies will amount to more than 50% of newly approved medicines. In the same period, a substantial number of patent protected biotechnology-based therapies will come off patent, enabling the marketing of biosimilar or follow on biologic products. Even though opportunities abound, biosimilar producers and patients face risks, requiring producers to develop innovative legal strategies and to carefully assess research and development and production processes to guarantee safety and efficacy of biosimilar products to establish an efficient and safe strategy for biosimilar approval. Tell me more Health Law - Teleconference and Live Webcast Series
Tax Exempt Bonds: Schedule K, Private Use, and Other Compliance Issues
June 29, 2010 (12:00 Noon - 1:30pm Eastern time)
Over the past few years, the IRS has increasingly focused on post-issuance compliance of tax-exempt bonds and stepped up its examination activities. The general IRS focus is on issues associated with document retention, private use of bond-financed space, policies and procedures, and arbitrage rebate calculations. Compliance in these areas is not only important for tax purposes but is also important for complying with bond covenants. This program will focus on the highlights of what organizations should be thinking about in the area of post-issuance compliance. Tell me more Business Law - Teleconference and Live Audio Webcast
The 9th Annual Commercial Law Developments Update
July 17, 2010 (1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern time)
Join this panel for a comprehensive review of recent critical developments in commercial law. These developments include recent decisions under UCC Article 9 as well as those involving guaranties, letters of credit, and intellectual property. Tell me more State and Local Government - Teleconference and Integrated Visual Webcast
From Sprawl to Sustainability
July 20, 2010 (12:00 Noon - 1:30pm Eastern time)
The extraordinary rise and fall of oil prices during 2007–2010 has made long distance commuting costly and an environmental nightmare. The political agenda of the Obama administration in recognizing climate change and the need to convert our energy supplies to renewable sources will lead to greater urban investment, increased job growth, and better national security. This program will offer new ways to develop effective wealth producing sustainable growth systems that produce quality of life, revitalize neighborhoods, conserve agricultural and sensitive environmental land, combat climate change, and reduce air pollution and energy usage. Tell me more Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries - 2010 Teleconference and Live Webcast Series
What Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Need to Know About Mitigating the Effects of a Projected $1.1 Trillion in New Tax Increases Over the Next 10 Years - Starting 2011
July 27, 2010 (1:00pm-2:30pm Eastern Time)
Panelists will discuss putting more money away in deductible forms. Tell me more |
