Join the ABA Forum on Construction Law – the largest group of construction attorneys! Learn about the writing scholarship, publishing, networking, and leadership opportunities available to law students within the Forum.
ITS FREE! Law Student Membership in the American Bar Association FREE and you can join 5 ABA Groups (including the ABA Forum on Construction Law) for FREE. For more information, visit the ABA Law Student Division Membership Page.
Construction attorneys assist clients with disputes, litigation, and transactional issues of all types involving design and construction projects. They represent all segments of the construction industry: project owners, design professionals, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, suppliers, insurers and sureties. They use and apply contract, property, tort, administrative, civil procedure, evidence, and various other areas of the law in the dynamic practice area.
Thanks to the ABA Forum on Construction, my legal adventure got a turbo boost. From game-changing resources to epic mentorship, they turned law school and the ever-daunting job search into a thrilling journey. It's not just about learning the ropes; it's about leveling up with a crew of legal phenoms. The Forum made construction law cool, and the connections I snagged? They're my secret weapon. Dive in – this isn't just a club; it's the ultimate cheat code for law students who are into the construction law game!
-Christopher Cabrera, Law Student Liaison (2022-2023), Ball Janik, Miami, FL
The Forum on Construction Law has a rich history of including its Law Student Liaisons in a variety of programs and initiatives. Past Law Student Liaisons have become future leaders of the Forum through Division Chairs and Steering Committee Members. The Law Student Liaisons are requested to attend virtual committee meetings for young lawyers and membership (as time permits) and attend in-person the Forum’s three (3) national meetings to help promote engagement and value for the Forum’s large significant law student membership. The Liaison is partially reimbursed for some travel expenses.
For more information, see the Law Student Liaison Roles and Responsibilities
The one-year term for the Law Student Liaison position starts September 1 and the application period will start in each May.
Testimonial from a past Law Student Liaison:
Serving as the Forum’s Law Student Liaison was — and continues to be — an incredibly rewarding experience. So few law students have the opportunity to attend the Forum’s impressive conferences (at reduced cost!), peer behind the curtain at the Governing Committee meetings, and instantly build a network with the nation’s best construction lawyers. This role propelled me into meaningful leadership roles in the Forum and continues to be something I’m really proud to say I did.
-Lexie Pereira, Law Student Liaison (2020-2022), Pillsbury, Washington D.C.
The winner will receive: A cash prize, travel expenses to attend the [meeting], a one-year membership in The Forum and more. Research Past Papers and Presentations for Inspiration Forum’s Construction Law Knowledgebase. This contains a searchable database of the ABA Forum on Construction Law’s past papers and presentations from its national meetings. It is an excellent resource investigate and research potential topics for the writing competition. The Construction Lawyer. The Forum’s scholarly journal on construction law issues. Under Construction. The Forum’s newsletter publishing practical articles on construction law.
Discounted Conference Fees – Only $75.00! Law students receive discounted attendance fees at all Forum on Construction Law meetings and receive access to industry-leading presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Mentorship (Guide and Explorer Program) After attending a Forum meeting, law students may join the Forum’s mentorship program. These mentors can serve as a strong connection within the Forum and provide insights into opportunities throughout the Forum.
The three national meetings of the Forum (Fall, Midwinter, and Spring) provide multiple unique events for young and upcoming lawyers, but we want to highlight three that are incredible . . . particularly if the Forum is coming to the city of your law school. First, the YLD social event on the night before the program starts is a great opportunity to network with other young lawyers from around the country. Second, the new members' reception is also the perfect chance to meet the Forum’s leadership as well as other young and upcoming lawyers specifically interested in construction law. Third, after the first full day of educational programing, the Forum conducts an awesome party called the welcome reception that has complimentary food, drink, and sometimes interesting entertainment. After that, many divisions break out for social events and/or new “Forum Friends” gather and check out the city of the meeting together. The Forum highly welcomes and encourages young and upcoming lawyers to clear their schedule for this date in particular during the conference espeically if it is in your home town!
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