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Announcements
Checkout the SBA Instagram account @sbachicagokentlaw
The Preliminary Spring Class Schedule is now available here.
Spring 2021 Student Activity Fee: As many of you know, SBA voted to waive the activity fee for all students in the fall semester given the state of the pandemic. As the semester progressed, events and programming became more streamlined leaving us with the need to reimpose the activity fee. After careful consideration of your best interests, SBA has decided that while we will be imposing the fee, we will be reducing it to half of the normal amount, and that this will be sufficient for the remainder of this academic year. We thank you for your continued support and hope for an incredible Spring semester.
Ascend Justice Winter Immersion Program 2020-2021: Experience an immersive introduction to domestic violence litigation by spending one or more weeks helping self-represented litigants petition the court for order of protection through Ascend Justice’s Emergency Protection Project. Three one-week sessions are available over the Winter Break. This experience is currently Remote. Please see attached for more information on this program. *This opportunity is normally held in-person at the Domestic Violence Courthouse on Harrison, only 3 blocks from Chicago-Kent. Once you are trained to volunteer, this can be an on-going volunteer opportunity for you.
Spring 2021 Student Activity Fee: As many of you know, SBA voted to waive the activity fee for all students in the fall semester given the state of the pandemic. As the semester progressed, events and programming became more streamlined leaving us with the need to reimpose the activity fee. After careful consideration of your best interests, SBA has decided that while we will be imposing the fee, we will be reducing it to half of the normal amount, and that this will be sufficient for the remainder of this academic year. We thank you for your continued support and hope for an incredible Spring semester.
Seeking Applications for the HNBA Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition:
HLLSA is looking for 2L, 3L, and 4L students interested in participating in the Hispanic National Bar Association’s 26th Annual Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition. The competition brings together 32 teams of law students from the nation’s top law schools to argue a case currently before the United States Supreme Court. The 2021 competition will take place virtually on March 9-12, 2021 (note: this will occur during dates scheduled for regular class sessions).
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Each school may send one team of up to three students. The application process is open to any student in their second year of law school and above, regardless of their involvement in HLLSA. The moot court team is selected by a committee of HLLSA board members and Moot Court Honor Society board members. If you are interested please submit the following materials directly to hllsa:
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A legal writing sample (PDF format, full appellate brief from Legal Writing II preferred, but all submissions welcome)
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Your resume (not necessary to list GPA)
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A brief statement on why you are interested in competing in a moot court competition, which includes whether you are able to work on the brief over winter break
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The selection committee intends on following this timeline:
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Applications open: November 2nd
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Deadline to submit application materials: Monday November 30th at 11:59pm
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Selected applicants will be notified by December 7th
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Register the selected team for through the HNBA website (week of December 7th)
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The competition is March 9-12th. The competition will take place virtually.
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For questions about the application or the expectations of participating, please contact the HLLSA President, Roberto Martinez.
The Judicial Resources Committee and Just the Beginning – a Pipeline Organization are now taking applications for their Summer Judicial Internship Diversity Project. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Applications are due by January 10, 2020.
PracticePro and its generous law firm and corporate diversity partners are excited to announce they are now accepting applications from Class of 2023 for admission to the 1L Diversity Scholar Program. Admitted students enjoy the following perks:
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Free tuition to attend a PracticePro Career Conference (Spring 2021)*
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Participation in exclusive recruiting receptions or virtual job fair (Spring/Summer 2021)
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Career coaching package, including full revision of application materials and networking emails, customized coaching sessions, and email coaching (April – September 2021)
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Free admission to webinars on topics covering resumes and cover letters, advanced interviewing techniques, networking, project management, and more (Spring & Summer 2021)
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Recommendations for employment and scholarships to our firm partners (list below)
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Free admission to New Attorney Basics seminar after graduation
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Mentorship match to in-house corporate counsel to learn client collaboration and business development (after bar admission)
Visit here for more information.
Events for This Week
Events may be found on the SBA calendar. Please make sure you are accessing via your Kent email address.
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 
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, December 2 from 3 – 4 pm.
First Wednesday Series: An Introduction to National Security Cyber Law featuring James Dever, M.A., J.D., a U.S. Air Force Professor of Cyber Warfare. This event will occur on December 2, 2020 at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (CST). Approved for 1 hour of Illinois MCLE credit. THIS EVENT IS FREE. To register: ckcle.ce21.com
Fall 2020 Entertainment Law Panel: Join SELS and IPLS on Wednesday, December 2 at 5 pm for an informative panel on Entertainment Law. Panelists include:
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Vicki Cherkas, Law Offices of Vicki Cherkas
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Hayden Goldblatt, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, P.C.
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Ryan Jacobsen, SmithAmundsen
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Jared Bloch, Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson LLP
Zoom link for the event is in the SBA Calendar.
SBA Curriculum Committee Discussion on 1L Exams and Exam Preparation: Join SBA Curriculum Committee Members in a discussion on exam formats, preparation, and approaches on Sunday, December 6 at 11 AM. Students may RSVP to this event and submit advance questions here.
Future Deadlines
HNBA Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition applications due Monday, November 30th at 11:59pm. HLLSA is looking for 2L, 3L, and 4L students interested in participating in the Hispanic National Bar Association’s 26th Annual Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition. Details are in Announcements above. For questions about the application or the expectations of participating, please contact the HLLSA President, Roberto Martinez.
Applications for Spring 2021 Legal Externships should be submitted to Suzanne Blaz by January 4, 2020.
Applications for the The Judicial Resources Committee and Just the Beginning – a Pipeline Organization Summer Judicial Internship Diversity Project are due by January 10, 2020. See the attached flyer for more information.
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 – December:
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December Dates |
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12/1 – Mairead DeWitt, 1L |
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12/2 – Megan Williams, 3L & Shiny Patel, 2L |
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12/4 – Donna Elias, 2L |
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12/6 Greg Kelley, 2L |
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12/10 – Alyssa Lanier, 1L |
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12/13 – Devin Ross, IL |
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12/15 – Anna Sarwa, 3L |
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12/16 – Eleni Galanopulos, 2L |
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12/17 – Carmen Otubusin, 2L |
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12/18 – Teona Pipia, 1L |
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12/19 – Vanessa Makris, 1L |
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12/29 – Haley Zobel, 1L |
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12/30 – Hayley Loufek, 1L |
*if you wish to share your special date with the student body, click here
2021 SJID Project Flyer.pdf
National Security Cyber Law.pdf
Ascend Justice Winter Immersion 2020-2021.pdf
Meditation and Stretching Flyer.pdf
Preparing for Exams.pdf