Strategies
for Excellence: Law as a Profession 2001
A Program for Second
Year Students
Wednesday, February 7,
2001
Registration
All remaining 2L day and evening students, as well as any 3L &
4L students who must attend, must register for the program ASAP.
Registration can be done in one of two ways:
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On-Line Registration
Form; or
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Pick up a hard-copy of the Registration Form from the racks outside the
CSO and return it to the CSO when completed.
NOTE: For those
students who desire kosher or vegetarian meals, please contact Navreet
Basati via e-mail, or at 312-906-5203.
Volunteers Needed
Student volunteers are needed the day of the program. 1Ls
- if you're interested in helping out with registration and other miscellaneous
duties & 2Ls/3Ls/4Ls - if you're interested in escorting speakers
to their rooms (Hint: great networking opportunity) please contact
Boo
Choi via e-mail, by phone 312-906-5286, or by stopping in Room
550.
Program Goals and Objectives
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To increase students' understanding of the expectations employers have
of new attorneys;
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To help students better understand the many factors beyond law school critical
to professional success;
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To emphasize the importance of civility and respect in the profession and
to encourage students to build successful relationships with adversaries
and colleagues from the beginning of their professional careers; and
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To inspire students to strive for professional excellence and outstanding
service to clients.
Please keep in mind that the program does not focus on job search
strategies or specific practice areas. The CSO offers a variety of
job search and practice specific programs throughout the academic year.
Schedule
of Events
Strategies for Excellence: Law as a Profession 2001 will be offered
twice on February 7th, once for day students, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.,
and again for the evening division, from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Classes
for the rest of the student body will be canceled that day.
Speakers
We are very
excited about the caliber of speakers who have graciously volunteered their
time to speak to students at Strategies for Excellence: Law as a Profession
2001. This is a chance to meet and impress legal employers from
the Chicagoland area. Therefore, professional
attire is required. Check out the
speaker page for a list of panel & breakout session speakers, as well
as keynote and distinguished speakers.
If you have questions about Strategies for
Excellence: Law as a Profession 2001, please e-mail profday@kentlaw.edu.
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