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Week of September 29, 2014

Information & Announcements

  • Makeup Procedure for Mandatory 1L Career Services Orientation Program
  • Launch of Lawcountability, J.D.: New Resource for Chicago-Kent students
  • Fall Résumé Books: Opt-in continues. Sign up!

On-Campus Interviewing

  • Fall Recruiting: Please Report Callbacks and Offers!

Programming

  • September 30: Alliance for Women's Annual Kick-off Celebration
  • September 30 and October 8: Presidential Management Fellowship Information Webinars
  • October 1: Spring 2015 Judicial Externship Informational Meeting
  • October 3: Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Conference
  • October 6: Cook County Bar Association and Hinshaw & Culbertson First Year Minority Law Students Reception
  • October 7: Exploring Careers in Small and Midsize Firms
  • October 7: Labor Trafficking and Supply Chain Transparency Discussion and Mini-Documentary Viewing
  • October 8: Young Lawyers Section Night at Greater Chicago Food Depository Volunteer Opportunity
  • October 8: Peggy Browning Fund - Advocating for Workplace Justice Panel
  • October 9: Hellenic Bar Association Career Corner - RSVP by October 3
  • October 10:  Putting Social Media to Work for You - ABA Free Career Advice Series Webinar
  • October 12-18: Public Interest Week
  • October 14: Preparing your PILI Application
  • October 14: Speed Networking with Federal, State and Local Government Attorneys
  • October 15: Exploring Careers in Criminal Defense
  • October 18: Explore the Possibilities: Pro Bono & Public Interest Law Opportunities
  • October 18: Multi-Bar Law Student Career Forum
  • October 23:  CBA Young Lawyers Section's Pro Bono & Community Service Fair
  • October 24: Alumni/Student Public Service Reception, Washington DC

Employment Opportunities

  • Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI):  Applications open for 2Ls on October 15

Fellowships & Scholarships

  • Kirkland & Ellis LLP Diversity Fellowship Program
  • Presidential Management Fellowship (Application Open October 1 through October 15)
  • 2014 Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Minority Scholarship due October 1
  • Winston & Strawn Diversity Scholarship Application Due October 1
  • Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Chicago Fall Book Scholarship Application due October 3
  • Skadden FellowshipApplications due October 6
  • 2015 Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program application due November 2
  • Franczek Radelet LEADS Fellowship Program Application due January 9, 2015

Job Fairs

  • October 24-25: Equal Justice Works Conference & Career Fair
  • November 21-22: Full Access Student Summit for Students with Disabilities

Diversity

  • The LCLD Success in Law School Mentoring Program - Registration opens October 15th

Resources

  • 2014-2015 Guide to Internships & Fellowships in Reproductive Rights & Justice
  • Skadden Fellowship Info Session Audio File Available
  • Career Resources available in Symplicity's "Document Library"

CSO Information & Announcements

Makeup Procedure for Mandatory 1L Career Services Orientation Program

If you did not attend one of the three mandatory 1L Career Services Orientation programs on September 16 or 17, the makeup procedures are as follows:

  • Watch the video of the 1L Orientation program.  The videos of the orientation programs, along with all accompanying handouts, are posted online here: http://kentlaw.hosted.panopto.com  Login with your Chicago-Kent username and password.  (The video is available to view NOW!) To quickly view all Career Services videos, click on "See All Folders" at the top of your Panopto screen, and select "Career Services." 
  • Complete the 1L Registration Form or "Survey."  Please make sure that you complete the correct survey form based on your graduation year, and fill it out as completely as possible.  These survey forms are available online at the above link, or extra survey forms are available in the Career Services Office.
  • Return a completed survey form to the Career Services Office (Suite 360) by Tuesday, October 1. You may email this form to kentcso@kentlaw.iit.edu.  

You must complete these makeup procedures in order to gain access to Symplicity, Chicago-Kent's online job posting system, and to be assigned a career advisor.  Please email kentcso@kentlaw.iit.edu with any questions.

Launch of Lawcountability, J.D.: New Resource for Chicago-Kent students

In a competitive job market, it helps for law students to find dynamic ways to stand out and distinguish themselves.  Lawcountability, J.D. is a powerful new technology platform that will help students:

  • Raise your profile
  • Improve your networking
  • Apply key job search strategies
  • Connect with prospective employers

Lawcountability, J.D. provides law students with:

  • On-demand programs that show you how to connect with the people you are trying to meet rather than collect random business cards
  • Automated e-mail reminders to help you execute your goals
  • The ability to identify your objectives and fit them into your busy schedule
  • A unique game-like point system to measure your performance and compare it to your peers

Using Lawcountability, J.D., students could see positive results by committing just ten minutes per week!   

Lawcountability, J.D. is open to all JD students and recent graduates of Chicago-Kent. 

Watch this presentation to learn how it works: http://alkaps.audioacrobat.com/playv/WYJlrcJW

Watch for your invitation to watch the ten minute program every Monday morning; or log-in at any time to http://www.lawcountabilityjd.com    

To log-in for the first time, enter your Chicago-Kent email address, and click on "forgot password," which will allow you to create your own password. 

You may opt-out if you do not wish to receive the messages from Lawcountability J.D. 

If you have trouble logging-in, email kentcso@kentlaw.iit.edu.

Fall Resume Books: Opt-in continues. Sign up!

Fall Resume Books are available for “opt-in” for all rising 2Ls, 3Ls and Recent Graduates (2013 and 2014 classes). Because employers may request a resume book at any time, students are encouraged to opt-in to desired resume books as soon as possible. Even if you have secured employment for this fall, keep in mind that fall resume books may be used by employers for hiring for Spring or Summer 2015.

As a reminder, a Resume Book is exactly what it sounds like, a collection of resumes that can be distributed to employers on request. Our resume books will collect the resumes of students and recent graduates in a particular class (e.g. 2Ls) with similar interests (e.g. immigration law, real estate law, or working in the northern suburbs), and then notify employers who fit those criteria that the books are available for review. These books can also be used when an employer calls up our office looking for a particular type of student to clerk for them (“We are looking for a 3L interested in litigation who has worked as a 711 clerk.”), so that we can respond quickly and efficiently to employer requests (in that case by looking at the 3L Litigation Resume Book for students who have been 711 clerks). Read more here.

On-Campus Interview

Fall Recruiting: Please Report Callbacks and Offers!

If you receive callbacks or job offers during the fall interview season, please report this to the Career Services Office by sending an email to kentcso@kentlaw.iit.edu (or email your career advisor directly).  Please include from what source you obtained the interview/offer (OCI, resume collect, CCBA job fair, Loyola Patent Fair, etc.).  We keep track of these in order to determine how students are doing and where our students end up working during the summer/after graduation.  Also, if you have any concerns about how your interviews are progressing or questions about the interview process, please make an appointment to talk with a career advisor.

Programming

Alliance for Women's Annual Kick-off Celebration

Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Chicago Bar Association, 321 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL

Join the Alliance For Women to celebrate the launch of the 2014-2015 bar year on Tuesday, September 30, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Chicago Bar Association. Complimentary. RSVP to afw@chicagobar.org.

Presidential Management Fellowship Information Webinars  

Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Time: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

The Office of Personnel Management is offering a one-time Applicant Information Session that will focus on a general overview of the PMF Program, the 2015 PMF application, and a panel of current Fellows offering their advice and experiences. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions throughout the presentation. 

Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Time: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

For students and alums applying for the 2015 PMF, the Office of Personnel Management will also offer a Q&A session where applicants can ask questions about the application. 
These webcasts will be conducted on-line through Adobe Connect and will have dedicated PMF Program Office staff to answer questions. Applicants can connect at http://opm.adobeconnect.com/pmfapplicantchat/ and select "Enter as a Guest." Please note, the audio from the webcasts will be provided through your computer/device audio output.  Adobe Connect computer capability can be tested beforehand by going to http://opm.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm. Adobe Connect is also supported on mobile devices. For more information, please visit http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect/mobile-meetings.html.

See below for more information on the Presidential Management Fellowship.

Spring 2015 Judicial Externship Informational Meeting

Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2014
Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Rm. 345

Judicial Externship Program (JEP) is a 4-credit hour Pass/Low Pass/Fail program open to students who have completed at least their first full year of law school and want to do legal research and writing for a federal appellate, district or magistrate judge or designated Illinois appellate or circuit court judges.

On Wednesday, October 2 at 3:00 pm, Professor Gross will conduct an Informational Meeting for students interested in participating in the Spring 2015 Judicial Externship Program. 

Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Conference 

Date: Friday, October 3, 2014
Time: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Main Auditorium

The 4th annual Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Conference will be held Friday, October 3, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm at the Law School. For information on the conference, click here. To register (Chicago-Kent students may attend free of charge), click here. For more information, please contact Abby Eisenberg at Abby.eisenberg@kentlaw.iit.edu.

Cook County Bar Association and Hinshaw & Culbertson First Year Minority Law Students Reception

Date: Monday, October 6, 2014
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Hinshaw & Culertson, 222 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 300, Chicago, IL.

The CCBA along with Hinshaw & Culbertson, will host its annual Reception for first year minority law students on Monday, October 6, 2014, at Hinshaw & Culertson.  Take this opportunity to network with established attorneys and judges, and receive insight on getting through the first year of law school. RSVP by September 29, 2014 to, and for more information contact, Chevasier Smith at 312-630-1157 (x23) or ICB@cookcountybar.org.

Exploring Careers in Small and Midsize Firms

Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2013
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Location: Rm. 580

Small and midsize law firms offer a diverse range of practice areas and employ the largest percentage of law school graduates. They are also a significant source of law clerking positions. Join us to learn what such firms look for in applicants, what average salaries are, and how to identify and research this vast array of employers. Panelists will discuss the benefits of working at a small or midsize law firm, their personal career trajectories, and job search and interviewing tips.

Labor Trafficking and Supply Chain Transparency Discussion and Mini-Documentary Viewing

Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Perkins Coie LLP, 131 S. Dearborn St., 16th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603

Join Lori Dillon and Eric Peasah, founders of Right to be Free, and Chris O'Malley, Associate at Perkins Coie, as they discuss the global problem of labor trafficking and NGO, governmental, and corporate responses. Lori Dillon and Eric Peasah will address the human dimension, including Right to be Free's unique efforts to negotiate the release of trafficked children.  Chris O'Malley will discuss third party risks - the number one source of compliance liability - and supply chain transparency laws, such as the Executive Order on Trafficking in Federal Contracts, the SEC Conflict Minerals Rule, and the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act.  This event is FREE to OWIT and Chicago Bar Association members and students, but please RSVP to owitchicago@yahoo.com by October 6. Please have ID for security check-in. Parking garage in 131 S. Dearborn ($28-32); see other options here.

5:00 Reception and registration 
5:30 Discussion and mini-documentary viewing
6:30 Reception.

Young Lawyers Section Repack Night at Greater Chicago Food Depository Volunteer Opportunity

Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm
Location: Greater Chicago Food Depository - 4100 W Ann Lurie Pl, Chicago, IL 60632

Spend an evening serving the community while getting to know other young lawyers! The YLS needs volunteers to work at the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, from 6:00-8:45 p.m. Pizza and soda will be served. Volunteers will work on the repacking line inspecting, cleaning, and sorting donated products for distribution to soup kitchens, pantries, and homeless shelters. Volunteers must wear long pants, sleeved shirts and closed shoes with nonskid soles. The GCFD is located on the Southwest side of Chicago (not far from Midway Airport). For more information or to volunteer, please contact project coordinator  Stephanie Lieberman.

Peggy Browning Fund - Advocating for Workplace Justice Panel

Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: 10th Floor Event Room

Come to the Advocating for Workplace Justice Panel to learn about the Peggy Browning Fund’s Summer Fellowships, hear what’s it is like practicing law for a union, a law firm representing workers, or a government agency regulating the workplace and find out how to get a job promoting workplace justice. The mission of the Peggy Browning Fund is to educate and inspire the next generation of advocates for workplace justice. Through fellowships, workers’ rights conferences, networking and other programs, we provide unique opportunities for law students to work for economic and social justice. For more information visit www.peggybrowningfund.org.

Register by October 1 with the Peggy Browning Fund at http://tinyurl.com/nytflhx

Panelists:
César F. Rosado Marzán, Professor of Law, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, Moderator
Alexanda Gillett, Law Student, DePaul University College of Law, PBF ’14
Angie Cowan Hamada, Partner, Allison, Slutzky & Kennedy, P.C., PBF ’04-05
Marisel A. Hernandez, Partner, Jacobs, Burns, Orlove and Hernandez
Daniel Murphy, Attorney, National Labor Relations Board Region 13
Christopher Williams, Workers Law Office, P.C.

Hellenic Bar Association Career Corner - RSVP by October 3

Date: Thursday, October 9, 2014
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Bryan Cave LLP, 161 N. Clark, Suite 4300, Chicago

The Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois is hosting Career Corner for law students and recent law school graduates of Hellenic descent. The program is designed to provide a networking forum for law student students and recent law school graduates as well as an opportunity to speak with and learn what life is like as a lawyer from attorneys in private practice, corporate counsel, government and the judiciary.  This year’s event will take place on October 9, 2014 at 6 pm at the law offices of Bryan Cave LLP, 161 N. Clark, Suite 4300, Chicago.

All law students and HBA members are welcome. Please RSVP no later than October 3, 2014. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Georgia Loukas Demeros at 312-580-2303 or via e-mail at gdemeros@thompsoncoburn.com

Putting Social Media to Work for You - ABA Free Career Advice Series Webinar

Date: Friday, October 10, 2014
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Social Media, from Twitter to Linkedin to blogs and more, is ubiquitous. And yes, lawyers need to embrace rather than resist it. This month's Free Career Advice Series  features notable experts who will focus on:

  • How various social media platforms can meaningfully enhance your professional presence
  • Which aspects of social media you need to incorporate in your work
  • Ways to harness social media in your job search, now or in the future
Click here for more information and to register.  This program is free to ABA Members.

Public Interest Week - October 12-18

From October 12-18, Chicago-Kent's Career Services Office will host the following events related to public interest careers. See below for more information.

  • October 14: Preparing your PILI Application
  • October 14: Speed Networking with Federal, State and Local Government Attorneys
  • October 15: Exploring Careers in Criminal Law
  • October 18: Explore the Possibilities: Pro Bono & Public Interest Law Opportunities

October 14: Preparing your PILI Application

Date: Tuesday, October 14
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: TBA

Preparing your PILI Application.  The Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) offers $5,000 internships for students who spend their summer at one of their designated Chicago-area legal aid organizations.  Learn helpful tips from the Executive Director of PILI, past recipients, and alumni to prepare the best application possible.

This session will provide you with insights to the PILI Law Student Internship and Graduate Fellowship Programs.  You will hear about these opportunities and the application process, as well as insights from former PILI Interns or Fellows and supervisor from a host agency.  Though the focus will be on PILI’s programs, many of the insights and suggestions will be applicable to your search for other public interest law internships.

October 14: Speed Networking with Federal, State and Local Government Attorneys

Date: Tuesday, October 14
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Tenth Floor Event Room

Come speak with Federal, State and Local Government alumni about their careers. Students (either one-on-one or in small groups) will rotate to a new attorney every few minutes, and have the opportunity to meet all the attorneys in the room. The evening will conclude with a reception providing an opportunity for you to speak further with state and local government alumni.

RSVPs are required, watch for announcement on how to RSVP coming soon.

October 15: Exploring Careers in Criminal Defense 

Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Room 580

Interested in criminal defense?  Join us as public defenders from various divisions of the Cook County Public Defenders Office and Office of State Appellate Defender discuss their work, how students can become involved, and general hiring processes of the respective offices. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about the career opportunities in criminal defense.

October 18: Explore the Possibilities: Pro Bono & Public Interest Law Opportunities

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2014
Time: 9:00 am to 12:15 pm
Location: Chicago-Kent
College of Law

Looking to secure a position at a public interest law organization or in the government sector during law school or for your career? This program is for law students interested in learning more about opportunities as interns, externs, fellows, or staff at public interest law organizations and in the government sector. The program is free for law students but advance registration is required by October 15. For more information and to register by October 15, CLICK HERE or visit www.pili.org.  Business casual attire is recommended.

Multi-Bar Law Student Career Forum

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2014
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: John Marshall Law School (enter from the State street entrance)

Attend the Multi-Bar Law Student Career Forum and speak to attorneys who have served on hiring committees at law firms, corporations, and public sector agencies! Learn how to create eye-catching resumes and receive immediate feedback on your interviewing skills. Lunch will be provided!  Sponsored by the Asian American Bar Association of Chicago, Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois Latina Lawyers Committee and Minority Legal Education Resources Inc. RSVP for free at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/multi-bar-law-student-career-forum-tickets-13252192665.

CBA Young Lawyers Section's Pro Bono and Community Service Fair

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2014
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Location: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, 155 N Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

Come to the 21st Annual CBA Young Lawyers Section's Pro Bono and Community Service Fair, co-sponsored by The Chicago Bar Foundation & Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Meet with representatives from approximately 50 of Chicago's legal aid, pro bono and community service organizations to network with like-minded professionals and uncover the volunteer opportunity you have been seeking. Law students and nonmembers welcome.

Alumni/Student Public Service Reception, Washington DC

Date: Friday, October 24, 2014
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Fado Irish Pub, 808 7th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

Chicago-Kent students and alumni are invited to attend the 10th Annual Public Service Reception on Friday, October 24th, 5:00-8:00pm at Fado Irish Pub, 808 7th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001. This event is held annually for Chicago-Kent students attending the Equal Justice Works Conference & Career Fair, and Chicago-Kent Alumni in the DC area. To attend the reception, please RSVP HEREThis annual event provides the opportunity for Chicago-Kent students to meet with Chicago-Kent Alumni in the Washington DC area. Appetizers and beer/soda will be provided. Don't miss this great networking event, held in connection with the Conference & Career Fair!

Employment Opportunities

Please check Chicago-Kent's job posting system ("Symplicity") on a regular basis. Check out Symplicity's general instructions for more information.

Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI):  Applications open for 2Ls on October 15

PILI's Law Student Internship Program connects law students from across the country with legal service agencies in Illinois. Interns work 400 hours full-time during the summer or 200 hours part-time during the school year, with PILI ensuring quality supervision by experienced agency attorneys, and providing extra educational, networking and mentoring opportunities.

PILI administers its Internship Program application through IllinoisProBono.org. You must register on this site before you can submit any applications.  The summer 2015 Internship application period opens on October 15 for 2Ls and December 1 for 1Ls. Click here to learn more about how to apply.

Fellowships & Scholarships

Kirkland & Ellis LLP Diversity Fellowship Program

Since 2004, Kirkland & Ellis has sponsored 130 Diversity Fellows with grants totaling more than $2.1 million. In 2014, each Diversity Fellowship recipient received a $25,000* stipend. Fellowship applicants submit a personal statement that details how their employment by the Firm would enhance the Firm's diversity mission. Applicants must also apply to and receive an offer to join the summer program at one of the Firm's offices. The Firm awarded Diversity Fellowships to 10 law students in 2014.

Interested in the Kirkland & Ellis LLP Diversity Fellowship Program?  To learn more and apply, click here.

Presidential Management Fellowship (Application Open October 1 through October 15)

The Presidential Management Fellowship is a two year post-graduate federal government fellowship; 3Ls and recent graduates are eligible to apply.  The application period this year is October 1-October 15, and the announcement can be found at www.USAJOBS.gov when it opens (simply search for “Presidential Management Fellows” during the open period).  To learn more about eligibility and how to apply, please review the “Become a PMF” section on the PMF website at www.pmf.gov.   In addition, the 2015 PMF Assessment Preparation Guide has been published to the website. 

See above for Presidential Management Fellowship Information Webinars offered by the Office of Personnel Management.

2014 Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Minority Scholarship due October 1

Minority students who have completed their first year of law school are eligible to apply for the Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Minority Scholarship Program. Two $15,000 scholarships will be awarded to students participating in our 2015 Summer Associate Program'one in our Chicago office and one in our New York office. The recipients will be selected based on several criteria, including superior academic achievement, leadership experience and personal qualities that reflect the potential for outstanding contributions to Katten and to the legal profession.

Please complete and submit the application by October 1, 2014.

Winston & Strawn Diversity Scholarship Application Due October 1

Winston & Strawn LLP is offering three (3) scholarships to diverse law school students who join the 2015 summer program in one of the firm’s domestic offices following the conclusion of their second year of law school. Each $10,000 scholarship will be paid during the students’ third year of law school to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses.

In selecting the scholarship recipients, Winston & Strawn will consider the students’:

  • Interest in practicing law after graduation in one of Winston’s domestic offices (currently, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.)
  • Law school and undergraduate record, including academic achievements and involvement in extracurricular activities
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities and interpersonal skills

Scholarship applicants who attend a law school at which Winston & Strawn conducts on-campus interviews should also sign up to see the firm on campus.

To apply for the scholarship, please submit an application along with your resume, law school transcript, and a brief personal statement by October 1, 2014 via Winston & Strawn’s online application tool.  Learn more here.

Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Chicago Fall Book Scholarship

The Black Women Lawyers’ Association (BWLA of Greater Chicago Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for its Annual Fall Book Scholarship. The mission of the BWLA is to encourage and support African-American women in law, however these book scholarships are open to all students, and winners will be chosen based on their community involvement and unmet financial needs. BWLA plans to award four $1000 scholarships. Applications for the 2014 Fall Book Scholarship must be e-mailed to scholarship@bwla.org by October 3, 2014. To learn more about the opportunity please visit: http://www.bwla.org/Scholarship_Fund/Fall_Book_Scholarship_111.aspx

Skadden Fellowship Applications due October 6

The Skadden Fellowship applications are due October 6, 2014.  The Skadden Fellowship Program, described as "a legal Peace Corps" by The Los Angeles Times, was established in 1988 to commemorate the firm's 40th anniversary, in recognition of the dire need for greater funding for graduating law students who wish to devote their professional lives to providing legal services to the poor (including the working poor), the elderly, the homeless and the disabled, as well as those deprived of their civil or human rights. The aim of the foundation is to give Fellows the freedom to pursue public interest work; thus, the Fellows create their own projects at public interest organizations with at least two lawyers on staff before they apply.

Fellowships are awarded for two years. Skadden provides each Fellow with a salary and pays all fringe benefits to which an employee of the sponsoring organization would be entitled. For those Fellows not covered by a law school low income protection plan, the firm will pay a Fellow's law school debt service for the tuition part of the loan for the duration of the fellowship.  Fellows will be notified by December 5.
To learn more about the fellowship, go here: http://www.skaddenfellowships.org/application

Download the Skadden Fellowship Application here.

2015 Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program application due November 2

The Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, City of Chicago is in the process of recruiting graduate students for the 2015 Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program.  The Mayor's Office Fellowship Program is a wonderful opportunity for graduate students in any concentration who will be enrolled during the summer and are interested in local government and public policy. Fellows have the opportunity to learn about municipal government and participate in a unique, hands-on experience in the development of new policy and program initiatives. Participants research policies and evaluate their potential benefit to Chicago, draft memoranda for Mayor’s Office senior staff on upcoming issues and new initiatives, and participate in a variety of talks and tours that provide insight into how City government operates.


The application process is a two-step process.  Prospective Fellows should visit www.cityofchicago.org/mayorfellowship to read more about the application steps and to begin the application process. 

Step 1 of the application process will close on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at 11:59:59 p.m.  NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Franczek Radelet LEADS Fellowship Program

Franczek Radelet, a labor and employment boutique law firm in Chicago is pleased to continue its LEADS Fellowship Program designed to increase the placement of diverse lawyers at the firm and in private practice generally. Franczek Radelet’s Legal Education for the Advancement of Diversity & Scholarship (LEADS) is an intensive eight week summer program designed for first and second year law students with the goal of providing concentrated labor and employment experience to diverse law students and developing a pipeline of highly qualified, diverse candidates for potential future employment at Franczek Radelet.

The LEADS application is available here. As outlined on the application, completed and signed applications and all required supporting documentation should be received by January 9, 2015 for 1L students. Please note that applications will be reviewed and applicants interviewed and selected on a rolling basis.

Job Fairs

October 24-25: Equal Justice Works Conference & Career Fair

Date: Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, 2014
Location: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 5701 Marinelli Road Bethesda, MD 20852

Equal Justice Works (EJW) invites you to join them for the 2014 Conference and Career Fair.

Each year, the EJW Conference and Career Fair brings together 1,200 law students with more than 125 public interest employers from around the country under one roof.
The EJW annual Conference and Career Fair is the largest national public interest legal career fair in the country.  More than 1,200 students from 165 law schools attend for two days of interviews, workshops, networking and other career opportunities.  Public interest employers conduct interviews for internship and full-time positions and meet with students in informal “table talk” settings to discuss public interest legal opportunities.  The Conference and Career Fair also features workshops on various public interest careers and job search advice, resume and cover letter review, mock interviews, and more. 

To see a list of registered employers to date, click here.

Full Access Student Summit for Students with Disabilities

Date: November 21 -22, 2014
Location: Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, 201 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106

This Student Summit themed "Full Access," is destined to give students with disabilities 'full access' to the corporate ranks. Additional information and resources are available throughout the website, so please review all information and submit your application to attend.  The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 29th, 2014.  Click here to apply.

Diversity

The LCLD Success in Law School Mentoring Program - Registration opens October 15th

Ask any successful attorney: Nothing propels a legal career like having a great mentor. That’s especially true when the mentor is at the top of the legal profession and takes an active, personal interest in the development of the young lawyer he or she is advising. The primary objective of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Success in Law School Mentoring Program is to ensure that talented and diverse students received the mentoring and preparation that they need to maximize their potential in law school and beyond.

The LCLD Success in Law School Mentoring Program includes two programs: The Individual Mentoring Program (IMP) and the Group Mentoring Program (GMP).

The IMP is a comprehensive initiative for first year law students from diverse backgrounds based on the principals of legal excellence and personal involvement. Each student is matched with an LCLD mentor attorney, who is a leader in the legal profession and taken an active personal interest in the development of the Mentee law student. The goal of the IMP is to ensure that talented law school student receive the mentoring they need to maximize their potential, both during law school and afterward, as they prepare for the bar exam and launch their careers. The sign-up for a LCLD mentor will begin on October 15! For more information visit here.

The GMP allows diverse 1L, 2L, and 3L students to receive advice and support from successful attorneys from the LCLD Member law firms and corporations. GMP events are scheduled during the school year and designed to provide guidance in an information, interactive, and collegial setting. Many GMP events include a networking session and a panel presentation by experienced attorneys about a variety of topics including networking and relationship building, interviewing skills, professionalism, practice area choice, and attorney evaluation. For more information about GMP events, please visit: www.lcldnet.org/GMPevents.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP Diversity Fellowship Program

Franczek Radelet LEADS Fellowship Program

Latham & Watkins Diversity Scholars Program

2014 Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Minority Scholarship due October 1

Winston & Strawn Diversity Scholarship Application Due October 1

Register NOW: Hispanic National Bar Association's Annual Convention and Career Fair

Resources

2014-2015 Guide to Internships & Fellowships in Reproductive Rights & Justice

Back by popular demand, Law Students for Reproductive Justice is pleased to share the latest edition of the 2014-15 Guide to Internships & Fellowships in Reproductive Rights & Justice.  This one-of-a-kind tool can help guide interested law students toward summers, semesters, or careers in reproductive justice advocacy.  The Guide contains listings for legal internships and fellowships at non-profit organizations across the country. The Guide may be accessed in the Symplicity Document Library; please log onto Symplicity, click on the "Documents" tab, and then click on "Document Library."

Skadden Fellowship Info Session Audio File Available

If you were unable to attend this year’s Skadden Fellowship Information Session with Susan Butler Plum at The University of Chicago Law School, you may listen to the audio recording of the event online.  Click here to listen to the program, which will remain live online until October 1, 2014.  Contact your career advisor with any further questions about the Skadden Fellowship Program, and learn more about the fellowship here.

CSO Resources

The Chicago-Kent Career Services Office has access to hundreds of helpful career resources. A majority of these resources are available in Symplicity under the red "Resources" tab (in the "Document Library"). Some of these resources include:

  • 2014-2015 Government Honors and Internship Handbook
  • Chicago Area Law Firm List
  • 2013-2014 Guide to Internships & Fellowships in Reproductive Rights & Justice
  • Updated Vermont Guide to State Judicial Clerkships
  • BYU Intercollegiate Job Bank
  • DePaul Law School International Guide and Job Resource
  • Music Attorney Registry
  • Prosecution Handbook
  • Public Defender Handbook               
  • Public Interest Job Search Handbooks
  • Various handouts related to the job search, including “Researching Legal Employers,” “The Out of State Job Search,” “Salary Negotiations” and “Writing Samples”

And many more!

Chicago-Kent students can also access various websites like: Policy Jobs (www.policyjobs.net), Political Jobs (www.politicaljobs.net), Human Rights Jobs (www.humanrightsjobs.com), Ethical Jobs (www.ethicaljobs.net), and Journalist Jobs (www.journalistjobs.net) by using the Login details that can be obtained in the Symplicity "Document Library" (under the Resources tab).

Speak with your Career Advisor today about the various resources available through the Career Services Office!

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