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Announcements
Yoga on IG Live! Every Tuesday at 8:00 AM and available throughout the day. Join HLLSA members Mariah and Stephanie every Tuesday morning at 8:00 AM for a completely virtual yoga class to jumpstart your day! Just go to our HLLSA Instagram Page 
ACLU Executive Board Election: The ACLU is currently holding an election for the 2 remaining positions on the Executive Board! This is a great career opportunity as employers love seeing extracurriculars and a continued interest in volunteering. These positions will also serve as a great experience for coordinating and networking!
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Treasurer: Oversee account finances and maintain communication with faculty when we draw funds.
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Outreach Director: Maintain communication with the student body and assist with events.
If interested, please email aclu with your name, your year, and a brief statement about your interest. Deadline for submitting an application is October 28th at 11:59 pm. Thank you!
Join International Moot Court Honor Society: Due to the abrupt end to the Spring semester, the International Moot Court Honor Society (IMCHS) was unable to elect new officers. Professor Bartram Brown is looking to recruit students to 1) become an officer for IMCHS, and/or 2) compete in the Jessup International Law Moot Court competition in the Spring. Applications for Jessup are due soon, so we are looking for students ASAP. Once registered, team briefs will be due in January and the (virtual) competition is currently scheduled for March. If you are interested please fill out this form by Friday, 10/30 at 5pm. Once we have compiled interest, Professor Brown will be in touch with interested students.
Spring 2021 Semester Law Firm Associate Program: Chicago-Kent’s Semester Law Firm Associate Program (SLFAP) is a unique for-credit non-graded program open to 2Ls and 3Ls with a cumulative minimum 3.2 GPA. Semester Associate externs work for academic credit (without pay) as “Associates” for the designated and prestigious law firms listed
below. Semester Associate externs receive 6 credits and devote 24 hours a week during the semester to the fieldwork component. Students gain experience, skills and perspective from work on different aspects of litigation and transactions. The firms strive to expose students to a range of legal problems demanding varying skill sets and competencies. In conjunction with the fieldwork, there is an accompanying classroom component, scheduled on designated Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Even though COVID will require most of the fieldwork experience to be remote, this is still a terrific opportunity to learn about life in a law firm, substantive law from highly qualified practicing attorneys, more about your own strengths and interests, and to make an impression on the lawyers with whom you come into contact (even though there is no expectation of future employment). Since the start of COVID, all the previous effected externs will tell you that the necessary limitations in no way affected the success of their externship experience. To Apply for Spring 2021 SLFAP:
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All 2Ls and 3Ls who wish to apply for an externship at any of the firms listed below, please email a current resume and unofficial transcript to Suzanne Blaz by the end of the day on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Also indicate to which firm(s) you are applying. Each firm will conduct its own selection process. You must accept the first offer you receive and cannot withdraw after your acceptance with the respective firm.
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Participating Firms:
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Beermann LLP, Matrimonial Law
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Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, IP Law (Patent & Soft IP)
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Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Litigation
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Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis LLC, Commercial Litigation
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Please contact Professor Gross immediately if you are selected or if you have any questions.
Legal Externship Program Opportunity @ Seyfarth Shaw, LLP: For 2L & 3L applicants, for credit only (4 Credits). As part of Chicago-Kent’s Spring 2021 Legal Externship Program, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, will select a Chicago-Kent student extern. The extern essentially becomes a member of the firm’s IP group for a semester, performing legal research and writing in copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, advertising, privacy, Internet, and other related IP issues. The position is not limited to people with technical backgrounds.
The selected extern will receive 4 (Pass/Fail) credit hours and must devote 16 hours a week to fieldwork, which will be performed primarily, if not completely, remotely depending on the circumstances. There will also be an accompanying non-graded classroom component on designated Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. This is a great externship opportunity! To Apply: Prospective 2Ls and 3Ls must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.2. Please submit your resume and unofficial transcript to Suzanne Blaz by Friday, October 30, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. Do not apply directly to the law firm. If you have any questions, Lambdas Mentorship Program: Introducing the new Lambdas LBTQA+ peer mentoring program! The program is a great way for mentees to connect with an older student, and for mentors to share their knowledge, based on interests, experiences, and anything else you’re looking to get out of the pairing! With networking events being virtual this year, having a mentor is perfect to make connections with a real person (which I’m sure we all desperately need). Fill out this form by 10/30 if you want to be a mentor or mentee! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Scott LaMunyon.
KJF Justice Walk: In lieu of our Annual Wine Night, Kent Justice Foundation will be hosting the First Annual "Justice Walk" on Saturday, November 7 at 10:00 a.m. at Lincoln Montrose Running Track (4400 N Lakeshore Drive). Participants are also welcome to join us virtually through social media. 95% of the funds raised will go directly to the KJF Fellowship Fund, which provides financial assistance to students who secure unpaid public interest internships. The remaining 5% of our proceeds will be donated to SOUL Chicago. Everybody who signs up will be automatically entered to a raffle. Additionally, we are giving out prizes to (a) the student who walks the longest distance and (b) the student who raises the most money. Prizes include BARBRI gift cards, gift cards to coffee shops, and more!! Click here for more information. Sign up here.
Events for This Week
**Reminder: All events can be found on the SBA calendar. Please make sure you are accessing via your Kent email address.
Spring 2021 Legal Externship Program Informational Meeting: Professor Gross will conduct an informational meeting on Spring 2021 Legal Externships at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 via Zoom. Please check your inbox for the SBA email titled “Spring 2021 Legal Externship Information” for the Zoom link and relevant password.
Requesting reasonable accommodations: As a follow-up to our insurance discussion, DALSA will discuss what can be a reasonable accommodation on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 12 pm – 1 pm. We will have students discuss the type of accommodations they have requested in law school; strategies for communicating with medical professionals to get those accommodations; and getting accommodations for the bar exam. Please join us here. Phone-in details are in the SBA Calendar.
Luchando: COVID-19’s Impact on Latinx Small Businesses: Tuesday October 27th from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Register for the event here. Join HLLSA for a panel discussion with legal professionals and community leaders about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses and independent contractors. We will focus on the impacts to the Latinx community in Chicago, including barriers to accessing financial help and the response of the legal community.
ACLU Illinois Town Hall: The Future of Policing and Criminal Justice in Illinois will take place on Tuesday, October 27 at 6 pm. Register here to attend and learn about the ACLU of Illinois’ vision for policing and criminal justice and hear directly from elected officials on how they plan on addressing these issues in Illinois this upcoming legislative session. This event will feature:
- Khadine Bennett, ACLU of IL Advocacy and Intergovernmental Affairs Director
- Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr., IL State Senator
- Representative Justin Slaughter, IL State Representative
- Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, IL Lieutenant Governor.
SBA Mental Health & Student Relations Committee are pleased to host Guided Breathing and Stretch Sessions on Wednesday, October 28 at 5 pm and Wednesday, November 4 at 10 am. The link is in the SBA Calendar.
Mayor’s Office Fellowship Informational Session: The Mayor’s Office Fellowship is a unique, paid summer opportunity that allows graduate students from different disciplines to contribute to the policy agenda of the Chicago Mayor’s Office. Please join Career Services and several former fellows on Wednesday, October 28 at 3:00 PM to learn more about the program and its application requirements. You may join the zoom meeting via emonforti.
SBA Drive-In Movie: Get your fright on and join SBA at the Chicago Drive-In theatre for a night of fun and fear. This Halloween, SBA is sponsoring discounted tickets for you and your friends to reserve a car spot and enjoy a movie together while maintaining COVID restriction guidelines. The event takes place on October 29th, 2020 at 9:00 P.M. at the Chicago Drive-In Theatres Bridgeview location located at 7000 S Harlem Ave Bridgeview, IL 60455. The entry fee will only be $10 per car. To reserve your spot, sign-up here and pay via Venmo to @artur-t-moskala adding your full name, email address, and contact number in the transaction’s comments section. The deadline to sign up is October 27th at 8:00pm.
The Chicago Bar Association will host a Pro Bono and Community Service Fair on October 29. Visit www.chicagobar.org for more information.
LURE Webinars: This fall, the Land Use & Real Estate club is hosting a number of webinars with real estate professionals from throughout the industry. Students will get the opportunity to ask questions to all of our guests. You can check out our most recent webinar here. For October, we have the following webinars scheduled:
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Thursday, October 29, 5 PM to 6 PM: Real estate attorneys Kevin Woolf and Gregg Dorman of Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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Thursday, November 12, 12 PM to 1 PM: Residential real estate attorney Sarah Donnellan with Praedium Law Group.
All of our webinar links will be posted on the SBA calendar. For more information or to be added to our contact list, please reach out to lure! Or check out our website here.
Deadlines for this Week
Spring 2021 Semester Law Firm Associate Program: All 2Ls and 3Ls who wish to apply for an externship at any of the firms listed below, please email a current resume and unofficial transcript to Suzanne Blaz (sblaz) by the end of the day on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Also indicate to which firm(s) you are applying. Each firm will conduct its own selection process. You must accept the first offer you receive and cannot withdraw after your acceptance with the respective firm. Participating Firms:
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Beermann LLP, Matrimonial Law
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Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, IP Law (Patent & Soft IP)
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Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Litigation
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Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis LLC, Commercial Litigation
Please contact Professor Gross immediately if you are selected or if you have any questions.
Spring 2021 Legal Externship Program Opportunity, For Credit Only (4 Credits):
Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, For 2L & 3L applicants. Prospective 2Ls and 3Ls must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.2. Please submit your resume and unofficial transcript to Suzanne Blaz by Friday, October 30, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. Do not apply directly to the law firm. If you have any questions, contact Future Events
ASP Session – "Tackling Exams": Please join Professor Young, Dean Sowle, and Director Abhijeet for an informative workshop on how to tackle law school exams. For evening students, the workshop will take place on 11.2.20 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. For day students, the workshop will take place on 11.3.20 at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. First year students are strongly encouraged to attend; check the SBA calendar for the Link.
Intellectual Property Law Society (IPLS) is pleased to host the E-Sports Event with Andrew Gordon at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2020; the link is in the SBA Calendar.
C-K Mental Health Coffee Talks: Coffee Talks offer a forum for students to discuss mental health and stress management. 3L students will talk about their experiences in law school and take questions from any students in attendance. The goal of the event is to provide 1L students with an opportunity to discuss the stresses of law school and hear about study strategies, personal organization tips, and mental health practices that helped older students succeed in law school. The next Coffee Talks will take place on:
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Wednesday, November 4th from 3 – 4 pm.
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Tuesday, November 17 from 12 – 1 pm.
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Wednesday, December 2 from 3 – 4 pm.
SBA Social Committee Virtual Paint & Sip: November 12, 2020: Join us as we unleash our inner artists! The cost will be $5 per student with all printing supplies included. Painting supplies can also be shipped to out of state students for an additional shipping charge. All students need to sign up by Wednesday, November 4th at midnight. To sign up please click this link: https://www.pinotspalette.com/logansquare/event/490170
KJF Justice Walk: In lieu of our Annual Wine Night, Kent Justice Foundation will be hosting the First Annual "Justice Walk" on Saturday, November 7 at 10:00 a.m. at Lincoln Montrose Running Track (4400 N Lakeshore Drive). Participants are also welcome to join us virtually through social media. 95% of the funds raised will go directly to the KJF Fellowship Fund, which provides financial assistance to students who secure unpaid public interest internships. The remaining 5% of our proceeds will be donated to SOUL Chicago.
Women in Law Professor Perspectives Panel: Please join the Society of Women in Law for a panel event featuring several wonderful women on the Chicago-Kent faculty on Friday, November 13, from 3:00 PM–4:30 PM. Professors Batlan, Baker, Andrews, Aleisa, Johnson, Keller, Robbins, and Silvestri will share their experience as women in the legal profession, as well as their insight and advice for law students. Please RSVP using this Google Form to indicate your interests and submit questions. We look forward to seeing you (via Zoom!)
Real Estate Law Webinars: This fall, the Land Use & Real Estate (LURE) club is hosting a number of webinars with real estate professionals from throughout the industry. Students will get the opportunity to ask questions to all of our guests. It’s a great chance to learn about a career in real estate law and to connect with like-minded folks! You can check out our most recent webinar here.
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Thursday, November 12, 12 PM to 1 PM: Residential real estate attorney Sarah Donnellan with Praedium Law Group.
All of our webinar links will be posted on the SBA calendar. For more information or to be added to our contact list, please reach out to lure! Or check out our website here.
Future Deadlines
Applications for Spring 2021 Legal Externships will be available shortly. Completed applications should be submitted to Suzanne Blaz by January 4, 2020.
Resources
From the Library: Improving your Internet Connection at Home
http://blogs.kentlaw.iit.edu/library/2020/09/improving-your-internet-connection-at-home/
American Bar Association: Did you know that you get a free ABA membership as a law school student? Sign up using this link for all the perks of membership, including networking opportunities and awesome discounts to study resources! If you have any questions, email your ABA Rep Daniel Kfoury.
Birthdays & Special Days – October:
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October Dates |
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10/1 – Debora Medina, 3L |
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10/9 – Jaylin D. McClinton, 2L, & Allison Rymek, 1L |
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10/10 – Amy Cmiel, 2L |
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10/12 – Assistant Dean and Senior Lecturer Stephen Sowle |
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10/14 – Alex O’Connor, 2L |
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10/17 – Sydney Weiss, 1L |
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10/20 – Catherine Arnpriester, 1L |
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10/24 – Alan Gallivan, 2L |
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10/26 – Jerry Altemar, 1L |
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10/31 – Zoe Allen, 1L |
*if you wish to share your special date with the student body, click here
Meditation and Stretching Flyer.pdf
luchando.pdf
Movie Night Flyer.pdf
Mayoral Fellowship Presentation_ZoomLink (2).pdf