s | b | a CHICAGO-KENT STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION

Fall 2020 Updates

For those returning to campus, SBA wishes everyone a happy first week back! Additionally, good luck to the 1L’s as they work towards completing their first law school assignment!

If you need to request a classroom request for the week of September 14, please complete this form by Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Students may submit a form if they wish to request a room on-site to attend a remote class, and where they do not have sufficient time to travel from home to school (or vice versa) in between the remote class and an on-site class on the same day.

Events

**Reminder: Events can be found on the SBA calendar. Please make sure you are accessing via your Kent email address.

The Student Organization Meeting will take place today at noon. This meeting is mandatory for all presidents and treasurers in order for student organizations to get funding. Attendance will be taken. If you are unable to attend please contact sba. The meeting details are on the SBA calendar. Additionally, you can join the meeting here.

The Chicago-Kent Student Organizations Fair starts this week! It will take place virtually on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6 pm, from September 8-September 17. Click here to view the tentative schedule for the event. Students will receive Zoom information shortly.

Intellectual Property Law Society will host a General Body Meeting on Friday, September 11th, at 12 p.m. The meeting will address mentorship, connections with other IP organizations and the future events IPLS will have this year. Join the meeting here.

The Chicago-Kent SBA Proudly Presents: In Memo-riam. The SBA invites the 1L class to a Zoom Happy Hour to celebrate the first legal writing assignment of law school being done! Save the date: Monday, September 14 from 7-9pm.

The Chicago Bar Association hosts a range of law student member events this Fall. See the attached flyer for more information or visit www.chicagobar.org. Upcoming events include:

• September 10: a virtual opportunity for students to find out about CBA’s YLS division and various committees.

• September 21-25: A virtual scavenger hunt in lieu of the annual CBA Back to School Bash

• October 29: Pro Bono & Community Service Fair

"What I Wish I Knew" Women in Law Panel: SBA Career Committee and Chicago-Kent Career Services are pleased to present an opportunity for women to share industry insights on October 1, 2020, from 5-6:30 p.m.

Spring 2021 Judicial Externship Program Informational Meeting: Professor Gross will conduct an informational meeting on Spring 2021 Judicial Externships at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 via Zoom. Please check your inbox for the SBA email titled “Spring 2021 Judicial Externship Information” for the Zoom link and relevant password.

NALSAP Student Organization Events Calendar: is a resource for law students to locate or publicize events hosted by law students at U.S. and Canadian NALSAP Member Institutions. If your org is interested in submitting your virtual event for the NALSAP calendar, please complete this form at least two weeks prior to the event.

Student Organizations

The Racial Equity and Advocacy Alliance is looking to select executive board members for the 2020-2021 academic year. With the blatant state sanctioned violence against Black and Brown communities, REAA intends to select leaders who are dedicated to and passionate about eradicating these injustices. If you are interested in being a member please sign the reaa ) no later than Friday, September 11th, 2020, by 11:59 pm. Once all submissions have been received, co-founders Alexandra Rogers and Tyler Sprague will review, and the new members will be announced via email. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tyler Sprague or

Alumni Chair: The Alumni chair serves as a resource to the executive board, and where possible, builds connections between Chicago-Kent students and alumni.

The Diversity Scholarship Foundation offers a range of scholarship opportunities. The deadline to apply is September 14, 2020. Access the online application for complete information, or visit the DSF website at http://diversitychicago.org/dc/scholarships. Scholarships include:

• Jerold S. Solovy Diversity Scholarship Award: This Scholarship will be awarded to a law student who actively advocates for diversity within the Chicago area legal community and works to bring focus to those who do pro-bono work within their community. Students are required to submit an article on their views about “diversity within the legal community” and maintain a 3.8 GPA.

• Public Interest Advocate Scholarship Award: This Scholarship will be awarded to a law student who is interested in pursuing a career in public service or a student who is actively involved with a not-for-profit agency that represents the needy and the underprivileged. Eligible students maintain a 3.5 GPA.

• Law Student with a Disability Scholarship Award: This Scholarship (an award of at least $500) was established with the support of attorney Stacy J. Campbell, an Associate with Hinshaw and Culbertson, and her fiance Dr. George F. Viamontes. There is no GPA requirement for this scholarship.

• Bar Exam Preparation Scholarship: This Scholarship is awarded to third-year law students who have demonstrated academic ability and the need for financial assistance. This scholarship is intended to help off-set the cost of an Illinois State Bar Exam preparation course.

1L InMemoriamEvent Flyer.pdf

s | b | a CHICAGO-KENT STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION

Fall 2020 Updates

The Law Library has revised building hours during the two weeks of all remote classes:

Library Hours (Sunday, Aug. 23-Friday, Sept. 4)

Sunday: CLOSED

Monday-Thursday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

Friday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday: CLOSED

Labor Day Holiday (Sept. 5 – Sept. 7): CLOSED

Illinois October 2020 Bar Exam Contingency Plan & Diploma Privilege Petition: With growing uncertainty surrounding the October bar exam, there is a petition being circulated asking the Illinois Supreme Court to conduct a statewide stress test of ExamSoft to help ease any hiccups during the actual exam. The petition also lays out some additional courses of action should the stress test fail. If you are interested in signing the petition, the link can be found here.

Events

The Chicago-Kent Student Organizations Fair will take place virtually on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6 pm, from September 8 -September 17. Click here to view the tentative schedule for the event. Students will receive Zoom information shortly.

DALSA General Meeting: DALSA will have its first general meeting for the year virtually on Friday September 4th, 2020 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. We will provide information on what DALSA is, our officers, our goals for the year, and upcoming events. All are welcome.

• Visit meet.google.com/iyo-ccuh-ucq.

• Or Phone in: ‪+1 319-343-6180‬ PIN: ‪696 510 910#‬

DALSA Movie Night – And She Could Be Next: Friday, September 4, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. Join DALSA for part 2 of the documentary And She Could Be Next by By Grace Lee (Director/Producer), Marjan Safinia (Director/Producer), Jyoti Sarda (Producer). And She Could Be Next follows a defiant movement of women of color as they transform politics from the ground up. Filmed during the historic 2018 midterm elections, the series features organizers and candidates (including Rashida Tlaib and Stacey Abrams) as they fight for a truly reflective government, asking whether democracy can be preserved—and made stronger—by those most marginalized. We will be watching in a Kosmi room. The room will remain empty until movie night.

The Chicago Bar Association hosts a range of law student member events this Fall. See the attached flyer for more information or visit www.chicagobar.org. Upcoming events include:

• September 10: a virtual opportunity for students to find out about CBA’s YLS division and various committees.

• September 21-25: A virtual scavenger hunt in lieu of the annual CBA Back to School Bash

• October 29: Pro Bono & Community Service Fair

"What I Wish I Knew" Women in Law Panel: SBA Career Committee and Chicago-Kent Career Services are pleased to present an opportunity for women to share industry insights on October 1, 2020, from 5-6:30 p.m.

NALSAP Student Organization Events Calendar: is a resource for law students to locate or publicize events hosted by law students at U.S. and Canadian NALSAP Member Institutions. If your org is interested in submitting your virtual event for the NALSAP calendar, please complete this form at least two weeks prior to the event.

Upcoming Deadlines

Student Health Insurance Waiver: Domestic students who have an insurance plan that meet the waiver requirements set by IIT may elect to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan. The deadline to waive is tomorrow September 1, 2020. If you do not complete the online Waiver Form by the deadline, you will automatically be enrolled in the Student Insurance Plan, and will not be able to submit a late waiver or request a refund.

National Network for Student Events: NALSAP (National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals) recognizes that the pandemic created new opportunities for Student Orgs to network and collaborate nationally. If your student organization is interested in collaborating with other U.S. orgs who share similar purposes, please complete this survey by this Friday, September 4, 2020.

Scholarship Opportunities

Third Annual Chapman and Cutler Maynard H. Jackson Diversity Scholarship is due this Friday, September 4, 2020. Applicants must be from a diverse background to apply. Click here to learn more.

The Diversity Scholarship Foundation offers a range of scholarship opportunities. The deadline to apply is September 14, 2020. Access the online application for complete information, or visit the DSF website at http://diversitychicago.org/dc/scholarships. Scholarships include:

• Jerold S. Solovy Diversity Scholarship Award: This Scholarship will be awarded to a law student who actively advocates for diversity within the Chicago area legal community and works to bring focus to those who do pro-bono work within their community. Students are required to submit an article on their views about “diversity within the legal community” and maintain a 3.8 GPA.

• Public Interest Advocate Scholarship Award: This Scholarship will be awarded to a law student who is interested in pursuing a career in public service or a student who is actively involved with a not-for-profit agency that represents the needy and the underprivileged. Eligible students maintain a 3.5 GPA.

• Law Student with a Disability Scholarship Award: This Scholarship (an award of at least $500) was established with the support of attorney Stacy J. Campbell, an Associate with Hinshaw and Culbertson, and her fiance Dr. George F. Viamontes. There is no GPA requirement for this scholarship.

• Bar Exam Preparation Scholarship: This Scholarship is awarded to third-year law students who have demonstrated academic ability and the need for financial assistance. This scholarship is intended to help off-set the cost of an Illinois State Bar Exam preparation course.

s | b | a CHICAGO-KENT STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION

Fall 2020 Updates

Welcome to the first week of Fall 2020 classes! We look forward to serving you this year.

The first two weeks of classes will be fully online (as of 8/14/20): Administration expects hybrid classes to begin meeting on campus (for those students who have elected to attend on campus) on September 8, 2020. These plans may be subject to change pending updates statewide or in Chicago. Email fall2020 with questions, concerns, or if you need to be on campus prior to September 8.

The Law Library has revised building hours during the two weeks of all remote classes:

Library Hours (Sunday, Aug. 23-Friday, Sept. 4)

Sunday: CLOSED

Monday-Thursday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

Friday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday: CLOSED

Labor Day Holiday (Sept. 5 – Sept. 7): CLOSED

Events

Career Services: What’s Next for 2Ls? Meets this Wednesday 8/26 at 3 pm. 2Ls, check your email or the SBA Calendar for the Zoom Link.

The Chicago Bar Association hosts a range of law student member events this Fall. See the attached flyer for more information or visit www.chicagobar.org. Upcoming events include:

• September 10: a virtual opportunity for students to find out about CBA’s YLS division and various committees.

• September 21-25: A virtual scavenger hunt in lieu of the annual CBA Back to School Bash

• October 29: Pro Bono & Community Service Fair

"What I Wish I Knew" Women in Law Panel: SBA Career Committee and Chicago-Kent Career Services are pleased to present an opportunity for women to share industry insights on October 1, 2020, from 5-6:30 p.m.

National Network for Student Events: NALSAP (National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals) recognizes that the pandemic created new opportunities for Student Orgs to network and collaborate nationally. If your student organization is interested in collaborating with other U.S. orgs who share similar purposes, please complete this survey by Friday, September 4, 2020.

NALSAP Student Organization Events Calendar: is a resource for law students to locate or publicize events hosted by law students at U.S. and Canadian NALSAP Member Institutions. If your org is interested in submitting your virtual event for the NALSAP calendar, please complete this form at least two weeks prior to the event.

Upcoming Deadlines

Student Health Insurance Waiver: Domestic students who have an insurance plan that meet the waiver requirements set by IIT may elect to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan. The deadline to waive is September 1, 2020. If you do not complete the online Waiver Form by the deadline, you will automatically be enrolled in the Student Insurance Plan, and will not be able to submit a late waiver or request a refund.

New Student Organizations

The Racial Equity and Advocacy Alliance’s mission is to empower students to dismantle patterns of racism and injustice in our communities. This organization will allow students to bridge the gap of racial inequity among every social, political, and economical sphere. Each semester the board will vote on an area where they want to focus their efforts, providing students an opportunity to work on various social justice reform projects throughout the year. Projects may include criminal justice reform, immigrant’s rights, education, affirmative action, healthcare, housing, employment, and voting rights. Contact Alexandra Rogers and

The First-Generation Law Student Association (First-Gen) seeks to bridge the success gap for students who are the first in their families to attend law school. To bridge this gap, this association will serve as a resource for first-gen law students by hosting learning events, facilitating networking opportunities, and being a forum for free discussion of topics that affect first-generation law students. Contact Christian Sanchez for more information.

Scholarship Opportunities

Third Annual Chapman and Cutler Maynard H. Jackson Diversity Scholarship is due September 4, 2020. Applicants must be from a diverse background to apply. Click here to learn more.

The Diversity Scholarship Foundation offers a range of scholarship opportunities. The deadline to apply is September 14, 2020. Access the online application for complete information, or visit the DSF website at http://diversitychicago.org/dc/scholarships.

SBA Updates

The Student Bar Association Committees are now live and functional; the attached PDF contains Committee descriptions and Chairs. Feel free to contact a relevant SBA Committee with student issues where applicable.

• Barrister’s Ball

• Board of Inquiry

• Career Development

• Curriculum

• Diversity

• Election

• Finance

• Philanthropy and Community Service

• School Relations

• Social

• SBA Awards

• SBA Bylaws

• Student Organization Review

• Technology

SBA Committees and Chairs.pdf
Activities List.pdf

s | b | a CHICAGO-KENT STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION

Fall Updates and Course Planning

The first two weeks of classes will be fully online (as of 8/14/20) : Administration expects hybrid classes to begin meeting on campus (for those students who have elected to attend on campus) on September 8, 2020. These plans may be subject to change pending updates statewide or in Chicago. Email fall2020 with questions, concerns, or if you need to be on campus prior to September 8.

Locker Assignments for Upper Level Students: If you currently share a locker and would like to request an individual locker for the coming school year, please complete this form.

The Fall 2020 Revised Course Schedule Posted 8/5/20: This revised schedule identifies hybrid and fully online delivery options. Check it out here.

Student Activity Fee Fall 2020: Due to the pandemic, social distancing, and the prevalence of remote engagement, the SBA Executive Board voted to waive the $75 student activity fee for Fall.

Events

National Network for Student Events: NALSAP (National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals) recognizes that the pandemic created new opportunities for Student Orgs to network and collaborate nationally. If your student organization is interested in collaborating with other U.S. orgs who share similar purposes, please complete this survey by Friday, September 4, 2020.

NALSAP Student Organization Events Calendar: is a resource for law students to locate or publicize events hosted by law students at U.S. and Canadian NALSAP Member Institutions. If your org is interested in submitting your virtual event for the NALSAP calendar, please complete this form at least two weeks prior to the event.

Upcoming Deadlines

Student Health Insurance Waiver: Domestic students who have an insurance plan that meet the waiver requirements set by IIT may elect to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan. The deadline to waive is September 1, 2020. If you do not complete the online Waiver Form by the deadline, you will automatically be enrolled in the Student Insurance Plan, and will not be able to submit a late waiver or request a refund.

Scholarship Opportunities

Third Annual Chapman and Cutler Maynard H. Jackson Diversity Scholarship is due September 4, 2020. Applicants must be from a diverse background to apply. Click here to learn more.

The Diversity Scholarship Foundation offers a range of scholarship opportunities. The deadline to apply is September 14, 2020. Access the online application for complete information, or visit the DSF website at http://diversitychicago.org/dc/scholarships.

s | b | a CHICAGO-KENT STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION

Fall Updates and Course Planning

The Fall 2020 Revised Course Schedule Posted 8/5/20: This revised schedule identifies hybrid and fully online delivery options. Check it out here.

Do You Need to Request Full Online Delivery for Fall 2020?: If you have circumstances from the Covid-19 pandemic which require you to enroll fully online for Fall, please complete this survey. The deadline to complete the survey is Wednesday, August 12.

Student Activity Fee Fall 2020: Due to the pandemic, social distancing, and the prevalence of remote engagement, the SBA Executive Board voted to waive the $75 student activity fee for Fall.

Events

National Network for Student Events: NALSAP (National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals) recognizes that the pandemic created new opportunities for Student Orgs to network and collaborate nationally. If your student organization is interested in collaborating with other U.S. orgs who share similar purposes, please complete this survey by Friday, September 4, 2020.

NALSAP Student Organization Events Calendar: is a resource for law students to locate or publicize events hosted by law students at U.S. and Canadian NALSAP Member Institutions. If your org is interested in submitting your virtual event for the NALSAP calendar, please complete this form at least two weeks prior to the event.

Upcoming Deadlines

U-PASS Opt-In: Complete the Fall 2020 UPass Opt-In Form by Wednesday, August 12 if you are interested in obtaining a UPass. If you are not interested in obtaining a UPass, you do not need to complete the form and will not be charged for a UPass.

Legal and Judicial Externship Applications Due This Week: Legal externship applications are now due on or before August 14, 2020. Judicial Externships are due on or before August 17, 2020. Applications are available online.

Student Health Insurance Waiver: Domestic students who have an insurance plan that meet the waiver requirements set by IIT may elect to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan. The deadline to waive is September 1, 2020. If you do not complete the online Waiver Form by the deadline, you will automatically be enrolled in the Student Insurance Plan, and will not be able to submit a late waiver or request a refund.

Scholarship Opportunities

Third Annual Chapman and Cutler Maynard H. Jackson Diversity Scholarship is due September 4, 2020. Applicants must be from a diverse background to apply. Click here to learn more.

The Diversity Scholarship Foundation offers a range of scholarship opportunities. The deadline to apply is September 14, 2020. Access the online application for complete information, or visit the DSF website at http://diversitychicago.org/dc/scholarships.

s | b | a CHICAGO-KENT STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION

This Week: SBA Executive Board Meeting

If you have questions or concerns you would like SBA to address in our meeting, please email us or leave a note in the SBA Comment Box before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4.

Questions or Concerns Related to Fall Delivery in the Pandemic? Email fall2020

Do You Need to Request Full Online Delivery for Fall 2020?

Online Planning Survey for Fall 2020: If you have circumstances from the Covid-19 pandemic which require you to enroll fully online for Fall, please complete this survey.

Chicago-Kent Peer Advisors

Each year, entering students remark that much of their most informative and valuable information comes from other students. As someone who has been there, your advice can be critical to the success of our incoming class. Peer Advisors will be paired with one or two first-year students to provide one-on-one advice and guidance about adjusting to the law school experience. Click here if you are interested in becoming an advisor.

U-PASS Opt-In

Due to the pandemic, and the opportunity for distance learning, students have an option to opt-in to the U-Pass. Fall 2020 UPass Opt-In Form by Wednesday, August 12. If you are not interested in obtaining a UPass, you do not need to complete the form and will not be charged for a UPass.

Deadlines Extended for Legal and Judicial Externships

Deadlines for legal and judicial externships have been extended! Legal externship applications are now due on or before August 14, 2020. Judicial Externships are due on or before August 17, 2020. Applications are available online.

Student Health Insurance Waiver

Domestic students who have an insurance plan that meet the waiver requirements set by IIT may elect to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan. The deadline to waive is September 1, 2020.

If you do not complete the online Waiver Form by the deadline, you will automatically be enrolled in the Student Insurance Plan, and will not be able to submit a late waiver or request a refund.

Scholarship Opportunities

• Third Annual Chapman and Cutler Maynard H. Jackson Diversity Scholarship is due September 4, 2020. Applicants must be from a diverse background to apply. Click here to learn more.

• The Diversity Scholarship Foundation offers a range of scholarship opportunities. The deadline to apply is September 14, 2020. Access the online application for complete information, or visit the DSF website at http://diversitychicago.org/dc/scholarships.

s | b | a CHICAGO-KENT STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION

Questions or Concerns Related to Fall Delivery in the Pandemic? Email fall2020

Chicago-Kent Equity Talks Series: The Impact of Systemic Racism on the Health and Well-Being of Communities of Color

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of Continuing Legal Education invite you to join in the second event in the Chicago-Kent Equity Talks Series today, Monday, July 27 from 4-6 pm. We will discuss health and healthcare inequities experienced by communities of color, particularly with respect to the impacts of COVID-19. Register here.

SBA Calendar Update

On Friday, The Student Bar Association shared the SBA Calendar with the Student Body to minimize scheduling conflicts and promote communication and transparency. You must accept access to the calendar through your Kent gmail and calendar.

If you have an event for the calendar, email us or invite our email (Chicago-Kent Peer Advisors

Each year, entering students remark that much of their most informative and valuable information comes from other students. As someone who has been there, your advice can be critical to the success of our incoming class. Peer Advisors will be paired with one or two first-year students to provide one-on-one advice and guidance about adjusting to the law school experience. Click here if you are interested in becoming an advisor.

Deadlines Extended for Legal and Judicial Externships

Deadlines for legal and judicial externships have been extended! Legal externship applications are now due on or before August 14, 2020. Judicial Externships are due on or before August 17, 2020. Applications are available online at: https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/jd-program/practical-skills-training/externships/students.

U-PASS Opt-In

Due to the pandemic, and the opportunity for distance learning, students have an option to opt-in to the U-Pass. Fall 2020 UPass Opt-In Form by Wednesday, August 12. If you are not interested in obtaining a UPass, you do not need to complete the form and will not be charged for a UPass.

Do You Need to Request Full Online Delivery for Fall 2020?

Online Planning Survey for Fall 2020: If you have circumstances from the Covid-19 pandemic which require you to enroll fully online for Fall, please complete this survey.

Student Health Insurance Waiver

All domestic students with at least one academic credit hour are automatically billed and enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan. However, domestic students who have an insurance plan that meet the waiver requirements set by IIT may elect to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan. The deadline to waive is 9/1/20.

If you do not complete the online Waiver Form by the deadline, you will automatically be enrolled in the Student Insurance Plan, and will not be able to submit a late waiver or request a refund.

SBA Comment Box

SBA is dedicated to serving the needs of our student community; the pandemic further emphasizes the need for us to remain connected and offer student support. The SBA Comment Box provides students an anonymous means to share thoughts, suggestions, frustrations, areas of concern, feedback – anything they believe SBA should know. Although we are not physically present, we support you.

Questions or Concerns Related to Fall Delivery in the Pandemic? Email fall2020

Scholarship Opportunities

• Third Annual Chapman and Cutler Maynard H. Jackson Diversity Scholarship is due September 4, 2020. Applicants must be from a diverse background to apply. Click here to learn more.

• The Diversity Scholarship Foundation offers a range of scholarship opportunities. The deadline to apply is September 14, 2020. Access the online application for complete information, or visit the DSF website at http://diversitychicago.org/dc/scholarships.

From the Library
New & Improved: Managing your New York Times account

Current Chicago-Kent College of Law students, faculty, and staff can use these step-by-step instructions to create and/or to renew your free New York Times account, which can now be done off-campus!

Reminders:

Find details about your Summer & 2020 Post-Grad access to Westlaw, Lexis, & Bloomberg in this library blog update.

The library provides free Procertas accounts to all students. This tool is designed by lawyers for lawyers and includes short training videos. You can follow the training with self-testing using their sample legal documents.

s | b | a CHICAGO-KENT STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION

Message from the SBA President

To my fellow classmates, I know that this has been a summer full of many ups and downs. While it seems like the news is continuously packed with devastating stories, I am so happy to see that the federal government dropped its plans to remove international students who are taking online courses. Our international classmates are critical members of our Chicago-Kent family, as well as our overall legal community. The changes to this policy also hit home for me. I personally know the importance of the nation’s student visa program as it was the same program my mother and many of my family members were able to take part in, in order to further their education. That being said, I was delighted and touched to see so many student organizations speak out in support of our international classmates, and was grateful for IIT’s role in signing on to the amicus brief that challenged the legality of the administration’s policy. As we continue to monitor the virus and the school’s plans for the upcoming school year, I am relieved to see that our international classmates will be faced with one less worry. However, I know that there are still many challenges ahead. The SBA and I have enjoyed collaborating with so many of you this summer, as well as hearing and addressing your concerns. We will continue to fight for you and do all we can to help. All my best – Sofia

Chicago-Kent Equity Talks Series: The Impact of Systemic Racism on the Health and Well-Being of Communities of Color

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of Continuing Legal Education invite you to join in the second event in the Chicago-Kent Equity Talks Series on Monday, July 27 from 4-6 pm. We will discuss health and healthcare inequities experienced by communities of color, particularly with respect to the impacts of COVID-19. Register here.

SBA Comment Box

SBA is dedicated to serving the needs of our student community; the pandemic further emphasizes the need for us to remain connected and offer student support. The SBA Comment Box provides students an anonymous means to share thoughts, suggestions, frustrations, areas of concern, feedback – anything they believe SBA should know. Although we are not physically present, we support you.

SBA Calendar

Last year many students and organizations experienced scheduling conflicts in booking their events – which made students feel like they were missing out when forced to choose between multiple events. SBA encourages students, student orgs, departments, and administration to share events with us on our master calendar to facilitate better planning, minimize conflicts, and promote communication.

If you have an event for the calendar, email us or invite our email (Check our Calendar for events listed in our weekly newsletter, shared by the Kent community, and for general dates regarding the 2020-2021 Academic Year.

Chicago-Kent Peer Advisors

Each year, entering students remark that much of their most informative and valuable information comes from other students. As someone who has been there, your advice can be critical to the success of our incoming class. Peer Advisors will be paired with one or two first-year students to provide one-on-one advice and guidance about adjusting to the law school experience.

Click here if you are interested in becoming an advisor.

U-PASS Opt-In

Due to the pandemic, and the opportunity for distance learning, students have an option to opt-in to the U-Pass. Fall 2020 UPass Opt-In Form by Wednesday, August 12. If you are not interested in obtaining a UPass, you do not need to complete the form and will not be charged for a UPass.

Do You Need to Request Full Online Delivery for Fall 2020?

Online Planning Survey for Fall 2020: If you have circumstances from the Covid-19 pandemic which require you to enroll fully online for Fall, please complete this survey.

Questions or Concerns Related to Fall Delivery in the Pandemic?

Email fall2020

Scholarship Opportunities

The Diversity Scholarship Foundation offers a range of scholarship opportunities. The deadline to apply is September 14, 2020. Access the online application for complete information, or visit the DSF website at http://diversitychicago.org/dc/scholarships.

From the Library
New & Improved: Managing your New York Times account

Current Chicago-Kent College of Law students, faculty, and staff can use these step-by-step instructions to create and/or to renew your free New York Times account.

Reminders:

Find details about your Summer & 2020 Post-Grad access to Westlaw, Lexis, & Bloomberg in this library blog update.

The library provides free Procertas accounts to all students. This tool is designed by lawyers for lawyers and includes short training videos. You can follow the training with self-testing using their sample legal documents.

s | b | a CHICAGO-KENT STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION

U-PASS Opt-In

Due to the pandemic, and the opportunity for distance learning, students have an option to opt-in to the U-Pass. Fall 2020 UPass Opt-In Form by Wednesday, August 12. If you are not interested in obtaining a UPass, you do not need to complete the form and will not be charged for a UPass.

DALSA Movie Night

Join DALSA Friday, July 17, 2020, and 6:30 pm for movie night. We will be showing the documentary Lindy Lou, Juror Number 2 by Florent Vassault.

“For 20 years, Lindy has lived with an unbearable feeling of guilt. Committed to fulfilling her civic duty, Lindy sat with 11 other people on a jury that handed down the death penalty to a Mississippi man convicted of a double homicide. An overwhelming feeling of regret compels Lindy to track down her fellow jurors. A conservative, religious woman from the South, she manages to tackle this topic with humor, an open mind and sincere curiosity.”

Attendees will be watching in a Kosmi room. The room will remain empty until movie night.

Do You Need to Request Full Online Delivery for Fall 2020?

Online Planning Survey for Fall 2020: If you have circumstances from the Covid-19 pandemic which require you to enroll fully online for Fall, please complete this survey.

Questions or concerns related to Fall delivery in the pandemic? Email fall2020

Scholarship Opportunities

The Diversity Scholarship Foundation offers a range of scholarship opportunities. The deadline to apply is September 14, 2020. Access the online application for complete information, or visit the DSF website at http://diversitychicago.org/dc/scholarships.

National Crime Victim Bar Association – Free Membership

The National Crime Victim Bar Association (NCVBA) is an affiliate and program of the National Center for Victims of Crime, and is the nation’s first professional association of attorneys and expert witnesses dedicated to helping victims seek justice through the civil system. Membership is free for law students. Learn more at victimbar.org.

Click here for information on how to register.

From the Library

New & Improved: Managing your New York Times account

Current Chicago-Kent College of Law students, faculty, and staff can use these step-by-step instructions to create and/or to renew your free New York Times account, which can now be done off-campus!

Reminders:

Find details about your Summer & 2020 Post-Grad access to Westlaw, Lexis, & Bloomberg in this library blog update.

The library provides free Procertas accounts to all students. This tool is designed by lawyers for lawyers and includes short training videos. You can follow the training with self-testing using their sample legal documents.

s | b | a CHICAGO-KENT STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION

Survey Season remains in full swing

Online Planning Survey for Fall 2020: If you have circumstances from the Covid-19 pandemic which require you to enroll fully online for Fall, please complete this survey.

Questions or concerns related to Fall delivery in the pandemic? Email fall2020

Scholarship Opportunities

The Diversity Scholarship Foundation offers a range of scholarship opportunities. The deadline to apply is September 14, 2020. Access the online application for complete information, or visit the DSF website at http://diversitychicago.org/dc/scholarships.

National Crime Victim Bar Association – Free Membership

The National Crime Victim Bar Association (NCVBA) is an affiliate and program of the National Center for Victims of Crime, and is the nation’s first professional association of attorneys and expert witnesses dedicated to helping victims seek justice through the civil system. Membership is free for law students. Learn more at victimbar.org.

Click here for information on how to register.

From the Library

New & Improved: Managing your New York Times account

Current Chicago-Kent College of Law students, faculty, and staff can use these step-by-step instructions to create and/or to renew your free New York Times account, which can now be done off-campus!

Reminders:

Find details about your Summer & 2020 Post-Grad access to Westlaw, Lexis, & Bloomberg in this library blog update.

The library provides free Procertas accounts to all students. This tool is designed by lawyers for lawyers and includes short training videos. You can follow the training with self-testing using their sample legal documents.