s | b | a CHICAGO-KENT STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

April 24, 2023

This is the last Newsletter of the 2022-2023 school year. Good luck on final exams, and have a wonderful summer. See you in August!

Announcements

SBA Bylaw Amendments: Please see attached below the recently passed amendments to our SBA bylaws. Those amendments will be in effect starting in Fall 2023 semester. The website will be updated shortly.

Ask a law librarian–or three! On Tuesdays in April from 1-3, all three law librarians – Shannon, Jean, and Mandy – will be available to help you in the Library’s 9th floor Reference Suite. This is a great time to get research assistance, tech help, or any other support the library provides.

If you aren’t able to make it during these times, please feel free to stop in during our usual reference hours, Mondays – Fridays, 9:30-5, when one of your five librarians – Shannon, Jean, Mandy, Emily, or Eric – will be able to help you. Just ask at the Service Desk. We are, as always, also available via email at refreq.

Barbri: Chicago-Kent 3Ls – BARBRI is here to help as graduation and the bar exam approach! Each of BARBRI’s three course options (gabriella.viola or by phone/text at (773) 896-3464.

Helix:

Victoria Percifield, Esq.

Attorney Regional Director for Helix Bar Review – the only not-for-profit bar review in the nation – asks that if you have any questions about our At-Cost UBE or CA Course, the MBE supplement, and free MPRE course to please email her at vpercifield.

Last Day to Register for Helix Bar Review for the July 2023 UBE or CA Course: May 15, 2023. We recommend you register before this date so that you can get your physical books in the mail by the time you begin studying!

Important Bar Exam Dates: Helix UBE or CA July 2023

• Monday, May 1 is the start of our 12-week program – ideal for the student who wants a little extra padding when it comes to his/her/their study schedule!

• Monday, May 15 is the start of our 10-week program – the traditional 10-week program is for students who will be able to study full-time after graduation!

Important PASS Class Dates: Using Helix to study for the July 2023 UBE or CA bar? We have LIVE webinars to help you PASS the bar! Get an in-depth look at the three portions of the bar exam, work on practice questions before bar prep, and get live feedback from your trusted Helix Directors!

• Saturday, May 6 – MPT or CA PT Class

• Saturday, May 13 – MBE Class

Kaplan: Kaplan Bar Review offers both live and on demand course options for bar seekers all in one package. With Kaplan Bar Review you receive a full-service bar course that contains over 4,500 MBE questions including NCBE released questions, unlimited essay grading + an essay bank, a pass guarantee or your money back if you do 75% of the course and so many other great features. You can do 100% of Kaplan Bar Review On Demand; or you can attend live streaming lectures at no charge. The lectures are recorded and available on-demand as well. For more information about course options for Chicago Kent students please reach out to sabrina.johnson

Themis: Themis Bar Review is designed to help you pass the bar exam. Using the most current research on memory retention and comprehension, we have built an online, on-demand lecture-based program. Our course offers innovative tools, including an Adaptive Calendar and Study Pacer that, together, help keep your study schedule on track. Pair those with a dedicated Personal Success Team, unlimited essay grading, and dynamic illustrations to reinforce rules and rationales, and you have resources that work for every type of student and every learning style. However you plan to study, you can trust that our transparent, expertly developed methods will help you walk into the bar exam with confidence.

Coffee ConneKtions: Coffee ConneKtions is an opportunity for alumni and students to get together and learn more about one another. Additionally, it is a chance for students to learn about the day-to-day life of a lawyer and discuss other pressing questions about the law in an informal setting. Students who wish to participate should sign up here for ONE event with an alum you are most interested in meeting with. Please do not sign up for multiple events or your registration will be deleted. The registrations are first come first serve, but you are welcome to sign up for an alums waitlist. Register here for Coffee ConneKtions

How to Succeed in a Public Interest Summer Internship: Have an internship this summer at a legal aid, government agency, or in the judiciary? Join the Career Services Office on Wednesday, April 26 at 3pm in Room C20 to hear from Chicago-Kent alumni who have supervised students and get tips on how to make the most of this summer as you build your legal career. Co-sponsored by the Career Services Office and the Public Interest Center.

Office of Continuing Legal and Professional Education: Please join us for the following upcoming conference(s). As faculty and staff of Chicago-Kent, you will receive complimentary registration. Enter the discount code: CKCLE1 at checkout.

39th Annual Section 1983 Civil Rights Litigation Conference l April 27-28, 2023

Liability arising out of §1983 claims continues to present challenges for courts across the country, and the Supreme Court has a large impact in this dynamic area of law. Join us for this two-day in-person conference to get up-to-date on the latest cases, trends, and strategies affecting §1983 litigation. You have the opportunity to examine both the law of §1983 as well as the litigation strategies that underlie successful cases. Experts in the field address the most important issues and provide wisdom for you as you tackle this year’s cases, whether you represent plaintiffs or defendants. As always, the conference provides an analytical approach to problems and offers practical advice about how to solve them.

Register Today!

Study Abroad Program: Spend your time this summer in beautiful Southern Germany! Augsburg University is offering a summer program for JD students in European and International Economic Law. This unique, six-week intensive program covers a wide range of courses taught by an esteemed international faculty, including our own Prof. Dan Kaz, and you can earn up to 6 ABA credits towards your JD degree. For more information, please see the summer program wmohdyusoff.

Resources

Mental Health Tip of the Week: Set Achievable Goals and Priorities

Don’t try to take on too much each day. Try to be mindful of what you need to accomplish now and what can wait. Be proactive with the goals you want to complete and set achievable goals for yourself.

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/committees/jiop/articles/2020/winter2020-mental-emotion-health-law-school-students/

Other Resources at Kent:

https://kentlaw.iit.edu/law/student-experience/student-support/mental-health-and-wellness

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hf0sl9e727HdBVYTnQqkSDLInv6GUVJQxJJafpc9BX0/edit

Quiet Study in Library: As our community returns to in-person study and instruction at the Conviser Law Center, the Law Library, in conjunction with the Student Bar Association, wants to remind students that the Law Library is a quiet study space. Talking is discouraged in open seating areas where, if necessary, conversations should be brief and very quiet. For group study and discussion, the Law Library offers ten study rooms students can reserve at the Service Desk on the 9th floor.

Exit Escort Service: In the evening hours, a Public Safety officer is available to provide a walking escort for those with concerns about their personal safety. This service applies to any location within a two block radius of the Conviser Law Center, including Union Station and many adjacent parking locations. Please see the officer(s) on duty at the front desk, or call the Public Safety number, 312-906-5030. Please also see the below survey!

Student Organizations

Chicago-Kent Law Review Write-On Information: The Chicago-Kent Law Review’s Summer Write-On Program will be from May 14th, 2023, to May 28th, 2023.

Here is the link to the 2023 Write-On Google Drive. In the Google Drive, you will find the Information Session recording & slide deck, the 2023 Summer Write-On Instructions, and general information about the Chicago-Kent Law Review. Please note: You will need to request an exam number to participate in the Write-On and you may do so starting now until May 13th @ 5:00pm (instructions on how to request an exam number can be found in the Instruction Packet located in the Google Drive. Law Review will post the Write-On Problem to the Google Drive on May 14th!

Chicago-Kent Law Review: Publication Party & Panel – April 25th! Join Chicago-Kent Law Review for a luncheon celebrating our student publishers. If you’re interested in Law Review, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the publication process and the work you’ll do as a junior associate! Our student publishers have researched and written about various salient legal issues. They are excited to share their work with the CK Community! The event is from 12 pm – 1 pm in Morris Hall. Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP here by April 18th, 2023.

Chicago-Kent Trial Team Tryouts: Are you interested in receiving individual instruction on trial skills, making invaluable career connections with practicing attorneys, and having tons of FUN? Join Chicago-Kent’s nationally ranked Trial Team!

Who: Tryouts are open to any student not graduating this year.
When: Tryouts will be April 26th and April 27th from 4pm-9pm. Callbacks will be held April 28th, starting at 4pm.
Where: Marovitz and Kohen Courtroom
How: Sign up for a time slot by clicking here. You must sign up by April 24th.
What: Just prepare (for either side of the case — see below for detailed instructions): a 3-5 minute Opening Statement, a 10-15 question direct, a 10-15 question cross, and a 3-5 minute Closing Argument. If you would like to meet with a trial team member for some help before tryouts, please sign up here.

Informational packets with everything you need to know and the problem Ricki Rhodes v. Los Diablos Correctional Center and Pat Mercer are available by clicking here (information handout) and here (Los Diablos case).

Contact: cktrialtryouts with questions!

International Moot Court Honor Society (IMCHS):

Parents and Caregivers of Chicago-Kent (PACCK): Every 4th Monday, PACCK will be hosting a student lunch support hour from 12-2pm in the game room on the fifth floor. Food will be served. All are welcome; however, we highly encourage the attendance of parents and caregivers. Come eat and chat with parents and caregivers as we uplift and support one another. Please know this is meant to be a safe space where you are supported. Spread the word. PACCK specializes in supporting law students who have an extra responsibility of providing care to others. We’d love to see you there.

Sack Supper Stuffing with SBA: Come join the SBA Philanthropy Committee as we make 150 sack suppers for two Night Ministry stops the evening of April 25th. There are two opportunities to volunteer: April 24 from 5-6 pm or April 25 from 11 am to 1 pm. Both sessions will be in the Spak. If you have any questions, please reach out to Janie Sanford at jsanford1.

SBA Awards Reception: Please join us at the SBA Awards Reception luncheon this Wednesday, April 26th @ 12:00pm. All students/faculty/staff are welcome to attend, we just ask that you RSVP here by this evening.

Student Humanitarian Network Executive Board Elections: The SHN Board will be hosting elections to determine next year’s executive board. In order to run for these positions, please send in a short statement outlining why you would be a good fit for the position. Please submit these statements to shn with the subject line "2023 SHN Elections.”

Members can run for multiple positions. However, we ask that you list your preference for one over the other.

Please submit your statements by April 21, 2023, at 11:59 pm.

Elections will be held online between April 24 and April 27, 2023.

Results will be announced no later than April 28, 2021.

Study with REAA: Join REAA in room C20 on Tuesday (4/25) from 4-5pm to study, hang, and celebrate all your hard work! This will be an opportunity to prepare for class, ask questions, and build community.

Women in Law (WIL): SBA and Women in Law are partnering to collect gently worn prom dresses for special education high school students. Please bring in any dresses that a teenage student could be interested in wearing for prom and deposit in the bin just past the security desk. Don’t worry about wrinkles, we will be removing the dresses and hanging them up at the end of each day! Thank you for making some prom dreams come true!

*All dresses can be dropped off in a bin that will be located by the security desk.

Upcoming Events

APRIL 24-28: Collecting Prom Dress Donations

APRIL 24-25: IMCHS Tryouts for Jessup Team

APRIL 24-25: Sack Supper Stuffing w/ SBA Philanthropy Committee

APRIL 25: Study w/ REAA

APRIL 25: Chicago-Kent Law Review Publication Party & Panel

APRIL 26: SBA Awards Reception

APRIL 26: How to Succeed in a Public Interest Summer Internship

APRIL 26-27: CK Trial Team Tryouts

MAY 14: Commencement

MAY 14-28: Chicago-Kent Law Review Write-On Program

More events may be found on the SBA calendar. Please make sure you are accessing via your Kent email address.

Birthdays & Special Days – April/May:

4/1	Isabelle Abbott, 3L
4/27	Brianna DeFrank, 1L
5/8	Emelia Vogel, 1L

*if you wish to share your special date with the student body, clickhere

Passed SBA Amendments 2023.pdf

s | b | a CHICAGO-KENT STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

April 17, 2023

SBA is here to keep you connected; please reach out to sba at any time!

Announcements

Ask a law librarian–or three! On Tuesdays in April from 1-3, all three law librarians – Shannon, Jean, and Mandy – will be available to help you in the Library’s 9th floor Reference Suite. This is a great time to get research assistance, tech help, or any other support the library provides.

If you aren’t able to make it during these times, please feel free to stop in during our usual reference hours, Mondays – Fridays, 9:30-5, when one of your five librarians – Shannon, Jean, Mandy, Emily, or Eric – will be able to help you. Just ask at the Service Desk. We are, as always, also available via email at refreq.

Barbri: Chicago-Kent 3Ls – BARBRI is here to help as graduation and the bar exam approach! Each of BARBRI’s three course options (gabriella.viola or by phone/text at (773) 896-3464.

Helix:

Victoria Percifield, Esq.

Attorney Regional Director for Helix Bar Review – the only not-for-profit bar review in the nation – asks that if you have any questions about our At-Cost UBE or CA Course, the MBE supplement, and free MPRE course to please email her at vpercifield.

Last Day to Register for Helix Bar Review for the July 2023 UBE or CA Course: May 15, 2023. We recommend you register before this date so that you can get your physical books in the mail by the time you begin studying!

Important Bar Exam Dates: Helix UBE or CA July 2023

• Monday, May 1 is the start of our 12-week program – ideal for the student who wants a little extra padding when it comes to his/her/their study schedule!

• Monday, May 15 is the start of our 10-week program – the traditional 10-week program is for students who will be able to study full-time after graduation!

Important PASS Class Dates: Using Helix to study for the July 2023 UBE or CA bar? We have LIVE webinars to help you PASS the bar! Get an in-depth look at the three portions of the bar exam, work on practice questions before bar prep, and get live feedback from your trusted Helix Directors!

• Saturday, May 6 – MPT or CA PT Class

• Saturday, May 13 – MBE Class

Kaplan: Kaplan Bar Review offers both live and on demand course options for bar seekers all in one package. With Kaplan Bar Review you receive a full-service bar course that contains over 4,500 MBE questions including NCBE released questions, unlimited essay grading + an essay bank, a pass guarantee or your money back if you do 75% of the course and so many other great features. You can do 100% of Kaplan Bar Review On Demand; or you can attend live streaming lectures at no charge. The lectures are recorded and available on-demand as well. For more information about course options for Chicago Kent students please reach out to sabrina.johnson

Themis: Themis Bar Review is designed to help you pass the bar exam. Using the most current research on memory retention and comprehension, we have built an online, on-demand lecture-based program. Our course offers innovative tools, including an Adaptive Calendar and Study Pacer that, together, help keep your study schedule on track. Pair those with a dedicated Personal Success Team, unlimited essay grading, and dynamic illustrations to reinforce rules and rationales, and you have resources that work for every type of student and every learning style. However you plan to study, you can trust that our transparent, expertly developed methods will help you walk into the bar exam with confidence.

C-K Law Group: Work on real client cases under the supervision of an attorney and get law school credit! C-K Law group is now accepting applications for the Summer 2023 semester. Summer C-K Law Group in-house clinics have a due date of Monday, April 17 at 3:00 p.m. Applications can be found here: https://kentlaw.iit.edu/law/practical-experience/legal-clinics/legal-clinic-applications-and-enrollment

Coffee ConneKtions: Coffee ConneKtions is an opportunity for alumni and students to get together and learn more about one another. Additionally, it is a chance for students to learn about the day-to-day life of a lawyer and discuss other pressing questions about the law in an informal setting. Students who wish to participate should sign up here for ONE event with an alum you are most interested in meeting with. Please do not sign up for multiple events or your registration will be deleted. The registrations are first come first serve, but you are welcome to sign up for an alums waitlist. Register here for Coffee ConneKtions

How to Succeed in a Public Interest Summer Internship: Have an internship this summer at a legal aid, government agency, or in the judiciary? Join the Career Services Office on Wednesday, April 26 at 3pm in Room C20 to hear from Chicago-Kent alumni who have supervised students and get tips on how to make the most of this summer as you build your legal career. Co-sponsored by the Career Services Office and the Public Interest Center.

Office of Continuing Legal and Professional Education: Please join us for the following upcoming conference(s). As faculty and staff of Chicago-Kent, you will receive complimentary registration. Enter the discount code: CKCLE1 at checkout.

39th Annual Section 1983 Civil Rights Litigation Conference l April 27-28, 2023

Liability arising out of §1983 claims continues to present challenges for courts across the country, and the Supreme Court has a large impact in this dynamic area of law. Join us for this two-day in-person conference to get up-to-date on the latest cases, trends, and strategies affecting §1983 litigation. You have the opportunity to examine both the law of §1983 as well as the litigation strategies that underlie successful cases. Experts in the field address the most important issues and provide wisdom for you as you tackle this year’s cases, whether you represent plaintiffs or defendants. As always, the conference provides an analytical approach to problems and offers practical advice about how to solve them.

Register Today!

2023 Public Interest Awards: Join us for an inspirational evening on Wednesday, April 19th, at our annual Public Interest Awards! We will honor students and a public interest partner that have devoted their time over the past year to engaging in public interest and pro bono.

Pre-Reception: 5:00pm – 5:30pm (lobby)

Awards: 5:30pm – 6:30pm (auditorium)

Reception: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (lobby)

It’s free to attend, please RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZPtpbP-e9crPdr7pKQVSA7nGW3zgis-1AHCiexCdMz9qbxg/viewform?usp=sf_link.

What’s Next for 2L’s? Current 2L’s are invited to join CSO for a presentation centered in career planning and moving into year 3. Learn about strategies on how to best position yourself for post-grad employment and success!

Date: Tuesday, April 18

Time: 12:00pm

Location: Room CK20

Resources

Mental Health Tip of the Week: Treat Yourself

With finals coming up it is important to take time to do something you enjoy: spend time with friends, buy yourself the coffee you’ve been craving, take time to see a movie, or whatever sounds fun to you. It’s important to stay grounded and remember there is life outside of school that can help you recharge before school gets really busy.

Source: https://law.yale.edu/student-life/health-wellness/mental-health-resources/alcohol-other-drugs/stress-self-care

Quiet Study in Library: As our community returns to in-person study and instruction at the Conviser Law Center, the Law Library, in conjunction with the Student Bar Association, wants to remind students that the Law Library is a quiet study space. Talking is discouraged in open seating areas where, if necessary, conversations should be brief and very quiet. For group study and discussion, the Law Library offers ten study rooms students can reserve at the Service Desk on the 9th floor.

Exit Escort Service: In the evening hours, a Public Safety officer is available to provide a walking escort for those with concerns about their personal safety. This service applies to any location within a two block radius of the Conviser Law Center, including Union Station and many adjacent parking locations. Please see the officer(s) on duty at the front desk, or call the Public Safety number, 312-906-5030. Please also see the below survey!

Student Organizations

Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Restructuring Association:

Bankruptcy & Restructuring Happy Hour (joined by our distinguished bankruptcy alums at Kirkland & Ellis, Skadden, Dentons, and more…!)

Network with our amazing restructuring alums from various big-mid size firms at our Happy Hour on Wednesday, Apr 19th 6-8PM. Drinks and delicious Greek appetizers will be served! Please RSVP using this link or the provided QR code.

BLSA and APALSA Networking Reception: Join us for a networking reception on April 20, 2023 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm in Morris Hall. BLSA and APALSA have joined together to host a networking reception sponsored by McGuireWoods. Students will have the chance to network with one another as well as legal professionals. Please RSVP here.

BLSA Community Service: Middle School Legal Summit

On Friday, April 21, 2023 from 8:30AM – 1:00PM BLSA will be hosting a legal summit for students at McNair Elementary. These students experience various difficult circumstances in their personal life. The goal of bringing them to campus is to encourage them and provide examples of success to inspire their trajectory. Volunteers would be responsible for leading group discussions to handle a legal or constitutional issue. You can sign up here to volunteer.

Chicago-Kent Law Review Write-On Information: The Chicago-Kent Law Review’s Summer Write-On Program will be from May 14th, 2023, to May 28th, 2023. Detailed information and sign on instructions will be distributed by the end of the week.

Final Informational Session:

Wednesday, April 19th at 8:00 PM via Zoom (Zoom Meeting Link)

This session will cover the Write-On, general information about Law Review, and some Bluebook basics.

Meet Law Review Members:

Thursday, April 20th – 11:30 – 3:30

Come meet our Editors! CKLR staff will be outside of the Spak to answer any and all questions about Write-On and Law Review.

Chicago-Kent Law Review: Publication Party & Panel – April 25th! Join Chicago-Kent Law Review for a luncheon celebrating our student publishers. If you’re interested in Law Review, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the publication process and the work you’ll do as a junior associate! Our student publishers have researched and written about various salient legal issues. They are excited to share their work with the CK Community! The event is from 12 pm – 1 pm in Morris Hall. Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP here by April 18th, 2023.

Chicago-Kent Trial Team Tryouts: Are you interested in receiving individual instruction on trial skills, making invaluable career connections with practicing attorneys, and having tons of FUN? Join Chicago-Kent’s nationally ranked Trial Team!

Who: Tryouts are open to any student not graduating this year.
When: Tryouts will be April 26th and April 27th from 4pm-9pm. Callbacks will be held April 28th, starting at 4pm.
Where: Marovitz and Kohen Courtroom
How: Sign up for a time slot by clicking here. You must sign up by April 24th.
What: Just prepare (for either side of the case — see below for detailed instructions): a 3-5 minute Opening Statement, a 10-15 question direct, a 10-15 question cross, and a 3-5 minute Closing Argument. If you would like to meet with a trial team member for some help before tryouts, please sign up here.

Informational packets with everything you need to know and the problem Ricki Rhodes v. Los Diablos Correctional Center and Pat Mercer are available by clicking here (information handout) and here (Los Diablos case).

Contact: cktrialtryouts with questions!

Criminal Law Society: Criminal Law Society is hosting a panel discussion with four criminal law attorneys in various areas of practice! This will be a great opportunity to hear from people with different experiences in criminal law. It will be held today, Monday, April 17th at 5pm in room 580. Jimmy Johns will be provided! Please see the flyer for more information.

ELS Earth Day Fundraiser: The Chicago-Kent Environmental Law Society (ELS) would love for you to join us for our Earth Day Fundraiser Lunch on Friday, April 21. A lunch reception will be held in Morris Hall on the 10th Floor of the library along with a raffle for environmentally related prizes!

The event will be an opportunity to mingle with current Kent environmental law students, alumni, and other professionals in environmental law. ELS will also be thanking Prof. Keith Harley for his integral role in the Chicago-Kent’s Environmental Law Certificate Program!

All proceeds from the event go directly to ELS’s Public Interest Scholarship which is awarded to a student who dedicates their summers to unpaid, public interest work in environmental and energy law. Thanks to our generous donors last year, we were able to raise $1000 to support one student, but our goal is to be able to support even more students this year!

Please RSVP and purchase your event ticket using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ckELS2023. Student tickets for lunch and raffle tickets are only $25!

If you are unable to attend, please consider making a tax deductible donation to help us support more students this year using the event link above. Donations directly towards our scholarship are always greatly appreciated. Your contribution, no matter the size, is vital to helping our students succeed.

We can’t wait to see you at the fundraiser!

International Moot Court Honor Society (IMCHS):

Parents and Caregivers of Chicago-Kent (PACCK): Every 4th Monday, PACCK will be hosting a student lunch support hour from 12-2pm in the game room on the fifth floor. Food will be served. All are welcome; however, we highly encourage the attendance of parents and caregivers. Come eat and chat with parents and caregivers as we uplift and support one another. Please know this is meant to be a safe space where you are supported. Spread the word. PACCK specializes in supporting law students who have an extra responsibility of providing care to others. We’d love to see you there.

Sack Supper Stuffing with SBA: Come join the SBA Philanthropy Committee as we make 150 sack suppers for two Night Ministry stops the evening of April 25th. There are two opportunities to volunteer: April 24 from 5-6 pm or April 25 from 11 am to 1 pm. Both sessions will be in the Spak. If you have any questions, please reach out to Janie Sanford at jsanford1.

Student Humanitarian Network Executive Board Elections: The SHN Board will be hosting elections to determine next year’s executive board. In order to run for these positions, please send in a short statement outlining why you would be a good fit for the position. Please submit these statements to shn with the subject line "2023 SHN Elections.”

Members can run for multiple positions. However, we ask that you list your preference for one over the other.

Please submit your statements by April 21, 2023, at 11:59 pm.

Elections will be held online between April 24 and April 27, 2023.

Results will be announced no later than April 28, 2021.

Women in Law (WIL):

Upcoming Events

APRIL 17: CLS Panel Discussion w/ Criminal Attorneys

APRIL 18: What’s Next for 2L’s? Presentation

APRIL 19: Bankruptcy & Restructuring Happy Hour

APRIL 19: 2023 Public Interest Awards

APRIL 19: Law Review Informational Session (ZOOM)

APRIL 20: Meet Law Review Members Outside SPAK

APRIL 20: BLSA and APALSA Networking Reception

APRIL 21: ELS Earth Day Fundraiser Lunch

APRIL 21: BLSA Community Service Opportunity

APRIL 21: ELS Earth Day Fundraiser

APRIL 24-28: Collecting Prom Dress Donations

APRIL 24-25: IMCHS Tryouts for Jessup Team

APRIL 24-25: Sack Supper Stuffing w/ SBA Philanthropy Committee

APRIL 25: Chicago-Kent Law Review Publication Party & Panel

APRIL 26: How to Succeed in a Public Interest Summer Internship

APRIL 26-27: CK Trial Team Tryouts

MAY 14: Commencement

MAY 14-28: Chicago-Kent Law Review Write-On

More events may be found on the SBA calendar. Please make sure you are accessing via your Kent email address.

Birthdays & Special Days – April:

4/1	Isabelle Abbott, 3L
4/27	Brianna DeFrank, 1L

*if you wish to share your special date with the student body, clickhere

s | b | a CHICAGO-KENT STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

April 10, 2023

SBA is here to keep you connected; please reach out to sba at any time!

Announcements

Ask a law librarian–or three! On Tuesdays in April from 1-3, all three law librarians – Shannon, Jean, and Mandy – will be available to help you in the Library’s 9th floor Reference Suite. This is a great time to get research assistance, tech help, or any other support the library provides.

If you aren’t able to make it during these times, please feel free to stop in during our usual reference hours, Mondays – Fridays, 9:30-5, when one of your five librarians – Shannon, Jean, Mandy, Emily, or Eric – will be able to help you. Just ask at the Service Desk. We are, as always, also available via email at refreq.

Barbri: Chicago-Kent 3Ls – BARBRI is here to help as graduation and the bar exam approach! Each of BARBRI’s three course options (gabriella.viola or by phone/text at (773) 896-3464.

Helix:

Victoria Percifield, Esq.

Attorney Regional Director for Helix Bar Review – the only not-for-profit bar review in the nation – asks that if you have any questions about our At-Cost UBE or CA Course, the MBE supplement, and free MPRE course to please email her at vpercifield.

Last Day to Register for Helix Bar Review for the July 2023 UBE or CA Course: May 15, 2023. We recommend you register before this date so that you can get your physical books in the mail by the time you begin studying!

Important Bar Exam Dates: Helix UBE or CA July 2023

• Monday, April 3 is the start of our 16-week program – perfect for the student who will be studying part- or full-time during the bar and wants to get a jump start on his/her/their studies!

• Monday, May 1 is the start of our 12-week program – ideal for the student who wants a little extra padding when it comes to his/her/their study schedule!

• Monday, May 15 is the start of our 10-week program – the traditional 10-week program is for students who will be able to study full-time after graduation!

Important PASS Class Dates: Using Helix to study for the July 2023 UBE or CA bar? We have LIVE webinars to help you PASS the bar! Get an in-depth look at the three portions of the bar exam, work on practice questions before bar prep, and get live feedback from your trusted Helix Directors!

• Saturday, April 29 – MEE or CA Essay Class

• Saturday, May 6 – MPT or CA PT Class

• Saturday, May 13 – MBE Class

Kaplan: Kaplan Bar Review offers both live and on demand course options for bar seekers all in one package. With Kaplan Bar Review you receive a full-service bar course that contains over 4,500 MBE questions including NCBE released questions, unlimited essay grading + an essay bank, a pass guarantee or your money back if you do 75% of the course and so many other great features. You can do 100% of Kaplan Bar Review On Demand; or you can attend live streaming lectures at no charge. The lectures are recorded and available on-demand as well. For more information about course options for Chicago Kent students please reach out to sabrina.johnson

Themis: Themis Bar Review is designed to help you pass the bar exam. Using the most current research on memory retention and comprehension, we have built an online, on-demand lecture-based program. Our course offers innovative tools, including an Adaptive Calendar and Study Pacer that, together, help keep your study schedule on track. Pair those with a dedicated Personal Success Team, unlimited essay grading, and dynamic illustrations to reinforce rules and rationales, and you have resources that work for every type of student and every learning style. However you plan to study, you can trust that our transparent, expertly developed methods will help you walk into the bar exam with confidence.

C-K Law Group: Work on real client cases under the supervision of an attorney and get law school credit! C-K Law group is now accepting applications for the Summer 2023 semester. Summer C-K Law Group in-house clinics have a due date of Monday, April 17 at 3:00 p.m. Applications can be found here: https://kentlaw.iit.edu/law/practical-experience/legal-clinics/legal-clinic-applications-and-enrollment

Coffee ConneKtions: Coffee ConneKtions is an opportunity for alumni and students to get together and learn more about one another. Additionally, it is a chance for students to learn about the day-to-day life of a lawyer and discuss other pressing questions about the law in an informal setting. Students who wish to participate should sign up here for ONE event with an alum you are most interested in meeting with. Please do not sign up for multiple events or your registration will be deleted. The registrations are first come first serve, but you are welcome to sign up for an alums waitlist. Register here for Coffee ConneKtions

CSO Employer Coffee Breaks:

ArentFox Schiff, Tuesday, April 11, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

CSO is excited to welcome representatives from ArentFox Schiff for an Employer Coffee Break on April 11. Stop by to speak with attorneys and recruiters from the firm to hear about their practice areas and opportunities with their summer associate program.

CSO OCI Information Session, Wednesday April 12 at 3:00 pm, Room C50:

If you are a current 1L or 3L Eve student (graduating after May 2024) don’t miss this important session on the OCI process. This session is essential for anyone who wants to know more about the OCI process and recruiting efforts with large law firms.

Got Accommodations? Share your experience with the process! A group of students is evaluating the current accommodations process to look for ways to make it more clear and efficient. We have created a survey, which will be used for academic purposes in Legal Project Management & Legal Process Improvement (LAW-494-81), and your feedback would be very helpful. We appreciate your participation!

Link: https://forms.gle/KSXHsAnS2ZM3Yk9r6

Litigation-based Certificate Programs: Students who wish to refine their focus can consider earning a certificate in that area. Three of Chicago-Kent’s Certificate programs have set a due date of Wednesday, April 12 at 4:00 p.m. For more information and to apply, please visit the following:

Litigation and Dispute Resolution (LADR): https://kentlaw.iit.edu/law/academics/jd-program/areas-study/jd-certificate-litigation-and-alternative-dispute-resolution

Criminal Litigation:

https://kentlaw.iit.edu/law/academics/jd-program/areas-study/jd-certificate-criminal-litigation

Workplace LADR:

https://kentlaw.iit.edu/law/academics/jd-program/areas-study/jd-certificate-workplace-litigation-and-alternative-dispute-resolution

Office of Admissions:

Office of Continuing Legal and Professional Education: Please join us for the following upcoming conference(s). As faculty and staff of Chicago-Kent, you will receive complimentary registration. Enter the discount code: CKCLE1 at checkout.

39th Annual Section 1983 Civil Rights Litigation Conference l April 27-28, 2023

Liability arising out of §1983 claims continues to present challenges for courts across the country, and the Supreme Court has a large impact in this dynamic area of law. Join us for this two-day in-person conference to get up-to-date on the latest cases, trends, and strategies affecting §1983 litigation. You have the opportunity to examine both the law of §1983 as well as the litigation strategies that underlie successful cases. Experts in the field address the most important issues and provide wisdom for you as you tackle this year’s cases, whether you represent plaintiffs or defendants. As always, the conference provides an analytical approach to problems and offers practical advice about how to solve them.

Register Today!

Public Lecture with Professor Richards: The 2022 Roy C. Palmer Prize on Democracy, Civil Liberties, and the Rule of Law was awarded to Neil Richards, Koch Distinguished Professor in Law; Director, Cordell Institute at Washington University St. Louis School of Law, for his book, Why Privacy Matters (Oxford University Press).

The annual prize is to honor a work of scholarship that explores threats to, or supports of, the liberal democratic constitutional order and to encourage and reward public debate among scholars on current issues affecting the rights of individuals and the responsibilities of governments throughout the world.

Professor Richards will visit Chicago-Kent on Wednesday, April 12th. The public lecture will be at 3 pm in the auditorium. Please use this link to RSVP for the public lecture.

2023 Public Interest Awards: Join us for an inspirational evening on Wednesday, April 19th, at our annual Public Interest Awards! We will honor students and a public interest partner that have devoted their time over the past year to engaging in public interest and pro bono.

Pre-Reception: 5:00pm – 5:30pm (lobby)

Awards: 5:30pm – 6:30pm (auditorium)

Reception: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (lobby)

It’s free to attend, please RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZPtpbP-e9crPdr7pKQVSA7nGW3zgis-1AHCiexCdMz9qbxg/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Student Volunteers Needed for Commencement: It’s almost time to celebrate our Class of 2023 graduates! Join us as a volunteer at the 2023 Chicago-Kent College of Law Commencement Ceremony:

Date: Sunday, May 14, 2023
Faculty Arrival Time: 1:15 pm
Ceremony Start: 2:30 pm
Location: UIC Dorin Forum – 725 W. Roosevelt

For your wonderful act of service and as a token of appreciation for volunteering, at the time of your commencement you will receive ONE additional ticket. You must complete your full volunteer time slot in order to receive your additional ticket.

Sign up to volunteer HERE by April 5!

What’s Next for 2L’s? Current 2L’s are invited to join CSO for a presentation centered in career planning and moving into year 3. Learn about strategies on how to best position yourself for post-grad employment and success!

Date: Tuesday, April 18

Time: 12:00pm

Location: Room CK20

Resources

Mental Health Tip of the Week: Avoid Comparing Yourself to Others

Every student is different and has their own unique character and experiences. Therefore, the performance of other students (whether real or assumed) should not be your measuring stick. Wondering why someone else seems to always have it together or always scores the highest is not an effective use of your time and energy, and the concern that you should be like someone else can quickly devolve from a competitive spirit to extreme disappointment in yourself. No two students are the same. Push yourself to be the best you can be and look to others only for inspiration.

Source: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/committees/jiop/articles/2020/winter2020-mental-emotion-health-law-school-students/

Quiet Study in Library: As our community returns to in-person study and instruction at the Conviser Law Center, the Law Library, in conjunction with the Student Bar Association, wants to remind students that the Law Library is a quiet study space. Talking is discouraged in open seating areas where, if necessary, conversations should be brief and very quiet. For group study and discussion, the Law Library offers ten study rooms students can reserve at the Service Desk on the 9th floor.

Exit Escort Service: In the evening hours, a Public Safety officer is available to provide a walking escort for those with concerns about their personal safety. This service applies to any location within a two block radius of the Conviser Law Center, including Union Station and many adjacent parking locations. Please see the officer(s) on duty at the front desk, or call the Public Safety number, 312-906-5030. Please also see the below survey!

Student Organizations

Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Restructuring Association:

1. Coffee with BIRA (Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Restructuring Association)

Stop by the SPAK on Monday, Apr 10th 11AM-1PM for free coffee and donuts!

2. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Happy Hour (joined by our distinguished bankruptcy alums!)

Network with our amazing restructuring alums from various big-mid size firms at our Happy Hour on Wednesday, Apr 19th 6-8PM. Drinks and light snacks will be provided! Please RSVP using the provided QR code.

BLSA Community Service: Middle School Legal Summit

On Friday, April 21, 2023 from 8:30AM – 1:00PM BLSA will be hosting a legal summit for students at McNair Elementary. These students experience various difficult circumstances in their personal life. The goal of bringing them to campus is to encourage them and provide examples of success to inspire their trajectory. Volunteers would be responsible for leading group discussions to handle a legal or constitutional issue. You can sign up here to volunteer.

Chicago Bar Association (CBA): Are you interested in what career opportunities are available working for the government? Join the CBA Young Lawyers Section for its Government Services Career Fair, where you will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from various local government agencies. The program will begin with a 1-hour panel (4:00-5:00 pm) with speakers from Chicago Public Schools and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, followed by a fair featuring the following agencies (5:00-7:00 pm):

• City of Chicago Office of the Inspector General
• Cook County Bureau of Human Resources
• Illinois Human Rights Commission
• Illinois Office of the Comptroller
• Internal Revenue Service
• Office of Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor
• Office of the State Appellate Defender
• Chicago Board of Education
• Illinois Attorney General’s Office
• Office of the Cook County Public Defender
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region V
• And more!

This is an in-person event hosted at The Chicago Bar Association building (321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604).

Cost: $0 CBA CLE Advantage Plan Member & Law Student Member/$0 Member/$12 Non-member (Not a law student member yet? Join now for only $12 to attend this event and gain access to many more!)

Register using this link today!

Chicago-Kent Law Review Informational Sessions: The Chicago-Kent Law Review’s Summer Write-On Program will be from May 14th, 2023, to May 28th, 2023. More information is forthcoming, but please save the date. We will hold three informational sessions before the Write-On. The sessions will cover the Write-On, general information about Law Review, and some Bluebook basics.

Informational Sessions:

Tuesday, April 11th at 12:00 PM in Room 165

Thursday, April 13th at 1:00 PM in Room 165

Wednesday, April 19th at 8:00 PM via Zoom (Zoom Meeting Link)

If you can’t make it, don’t worry. We will distribute a recording of the session before the Write-On!

Chicago-Kent Law Review: Publication Party & Panel – April 25th! Join Chicago-Kent Law Review for a luncheon celebrating our student publishers. If you’re interested in Law Review, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the publication process and the work you’ll do as a junior associate! Our student publishers have researched and written about various salient legal issues. They are excited to share their work with the CK Community! The event is from 12 pm – 1 pm in Morris Hall. Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP here by April 18th, 2023.

Chicago-Kent Trial Team: Come meet the Chicago-Kent Trial Team, learn more about tryouts, and have a slice on us! We hope to see you there! Questions? Email: cktrialtryouts

Chicago-Kent Trial Team Tryouts: Are you interested in receiving individual instruction on trial skills, making invaluable career connections with practicing attorneys, and having tons of FUN? Join Chicago-Kent’s nationally ranked Trial Team!

Who: Tryouts are open to any student not graduating this year.
When: Tryouts will be April 26th and April 27th from 4pm-9pm. Callbacks will be held April 28th, starting at 4pm.
Where: Marovitz and Kohen Courtroom
How: Sign up for a time slot by clicking here. You must sign up by April 24th.
What: Just prepare (for either side of the case — see below for detailed instructions): a 3-5 minute Opening Statement, a 10-15 question direct, a 10-15 question cross, and a 3-5 minute Closing Argument. If you would like to meet with a trial team member for some help before tryouts, please sign up here.

Informational packets with everything you need to know and the problem Ricki Rhodes v. Los Diablos Correctional Center and Pat Mercer are available by clicking here (information handout) and here (Los Diablos case).

Contact: cktrialtryouts with questions!

Christian Legal Society: Are you a Christian looking for a community on campus? Are you curious about Christianity and want to learn more about it? Join Christian Legal Society every other week for a short devo and time of prayer. Our next meeting is April 11th at noon in room 660. See you there!

Corporate Law Society: Please join CLS for free Potbelly sandwiches this Tuesday, April 11 from 12-1pm in the fifth floor student lounge. Shelby Smith, CK’s Lexis student rep, will be giving a brief presentation on how to use Lexis in the most cost-effective and efficient manner for business and transactional sectors.

Please RSVP here.

ELS Earth Day Fundraiser: The Chicago-Kent Environmental Law Society (ELS) would love for you to join us for our Earth Day Fundraiser Lunch on Friday, April 21. A lunch reception will be held in Morris Hall on the 10th Floor of the library along with a raffle for environmentally related prizes!

The event will be an opportunity to mingle with current Kent environmental law students, alumni, and other professionals in environmental law. ELS will also be thanking Prof. Keith Harley for his integral role in the Chicago-Kent’s Environmental Law Certificate Program!

All proceeds from the event go directly to ELS’s Public Interest Scholarship which is awarded to a student who dedicates their summers to unpaid, public interest work in environmental and energy law. Thanks to our generous donors last year, we were able to raise $1000 to support one student, but our goal is to be able to support even more students this year!

Please RSVP and purchase your event ticket using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ckELS2023. Student tickets for lunch and raffle tickets are only $25!

If you are unable to attend, please consider making a tax deductible donation to help us support more students this year using the event link above. Donations directly towards our scholarship are always greatly appreciated. Your contribution, no matter the size, is vital to helping our students succeed.

We can’t wait to see you at the fundraiser!

Federalist Society:

HLLSA Judge’s Night: Judge’s Night is an annual event where Chicago-Kent has the pleasure of honoring a Hispanic/Latinx Judge that has done extraordinary work within the community. This year we are honored to celebrate Judge Martha-Victoria Jimenez. Please join us in the celebration with music, food, drinks and networking! All guests must RSVP here!

Muslim Law Student Association: We are happy to announce that MLSA is hosting an Iftar (breaking of the fast) event on Wednesday, April 12 at 7 pm. The event is open to all Chicago-Kent students! We welcome all to share this important Ramadan experience with us and enjoy some yummy food from Dawali.

Please fill out this RSVP form and share it with your friends. The hard deadline for this form is Friday, April 7 at 3 pm. The classroom location is TBD. We will share location information with you closer to the event date.

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

Parents and Caregivers of Chicago-Kent (PACCK): Every 4th Monday, PACCK will be hosting a student lunch support hour from 12-2pm in the game room on the fifth floor. Food will be served. All are welcome; however, we highly encourage the attendance of parents and caregivers. Come eat and chat with parents and caregivers as we uplift and support one another. Please know this is meant to be a safe space where you are supported. Spread the word. PACCK specializes in supporting law students who have an extra responsibility of providing care to others. We’d love to see you there.

Public Policy Law Society: On Monday, April 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Public Policy Law Society is hosting a Public Policy Alumni Panel! The panel will take place in Morris Hall on the 10th Floor of the Conviser Law Center.

The panel will feature a discussion between several Chicago-Kent alumni with extensive experience in public policy. Panelists will include:

• Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul

• Illinois Dept. of Insurance Director Dana Popish Severinghaus

• Illinois Commerce Commission Chairperson Carrie Zalewski

• Turing Strategies Partner Lindsay Anderson

• EquiTrust Chief Legal Counsel Paul Miller

Food will be provided. The event/food access will start at 5:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to mingle and settle in during this time. The actual panel will begin at 6.

Please RSVP here.

Sack Supper Stuffing with SBA: Come join the SBA Philanthropy Committee as we make 150 sack suppers for two Night Ministry stops the evening of April 25th. There are two opportunities to volunteer: April 24 from 5-6 pm or April 25 from 11 am to 1 pm. Both sessions will be in the Spak. If you have any questions, please reach out to Janie Sanford at jsanford1.

South Asian Law Student Association (SALSA): SALAAM NAMASTE! Whether you are South Asian or simply a fan of South Asian culture (and food!), S.A.L.S.A. is the group for you! Join us for philanthropy, socials, and networking events. Email: salsa.

SALSA Fireside Chat: Join Us for CHAI, SAMOSAS, and RELIGIOUS LIBERTIES! Come join us on Tue., 4/11, in the afternoon, in-person or by Zoom as we discuss THE FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGIOUS MINORITIES. Register today by email: salsa.

Women in Law (WIL):

Upcoming Events

APRIL 10: Public Policy Alumni Panel

APRIL 10: Coffee w/ BIRA

APRIL 11: Christian Legal Society Bi-Weekly Devotional

APRIL 11: Law Review Informational Session

APRIL 11: SALSA Fireside Chat

APRIL 11: CK Trial Team Info Session

APRIL 11: CSO Employer Coffee Break w/ ArentFox Schiff

APRIL 12: Gun Policy and the Second Amendment After the Supreme Court Decision in Bruen

APRIL 12: Women Lawyers Panel & Networking

APRIL 12: MLSA Iftar Event

APRIL 12: OCI Information Session

APRIL 12: Public Lecture w/ Professor Richards

APRIL 13: HLLSA Judges’ Night

APRIL 13: CBA Government Services Career Fair

APRIL 13: Law Review Informational Session

APRIL 18: What’s Next for 2L’s? Presentation

APRIL 19: Bankruptcy & Restructuring Happy Hour

APRIL 19: 2023 Public Interest Awards

APRIL 19: Law Review Informational Session

APRIL 21: ELS Earth Day Fundraiser Lunch

APRIL 21: BLSA Community Service Opportunity

APRIL 21: ELS Earth Day Fundraiser

APRIL 24-25: Sack Supper Stuffing w/ SBA Philanthropy Committee

APRIL 25: Chicago-Kent Law Review Publication Party & Panel

APRIL 26-27: CK Trial Team Tryouts

MAY 14: Commencement

More events may be found on the SBA calendar. Please make sure you are accessing via your Kent email address.

Birthdays & Special Days – April:

4/1	Isabelle Abbott, 3L
4/27	Brianna DeFrank, 1L

*if you wish to share your special date with the student body, clickhere

s | b | a CHICAGO-KENT STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

April 3, 2023

SBA is here to keep you connected; please reach out to sba at any time!

Announcements

Barbri: Chicago-Kent 3Ls – BARBRI is here to help as graduation and the bar exam approach! Each of BARBRI’s three course options (gabriella.viola or by phone/text at (773) 896-3464.

Helix:

Victoria Percifield, Esq.

Attorney Regional Director for Helix Bar Review – the only not-for-profit bar review in the nation – asks that if you have any questions about our At-Cost UBE or CA Course, the MBE supplement, and free MPRE course to please email her at vpercifield.

Last Day to Register for Helix Bar Review for the July 2023 UBE or CA Course: May 15, 2023. We recommend you register before this date so that you can get your physical books in the mail by the time you begin studying!

Important Bar Exam Dates: Helix UBE or CA July 2023

• Monday, April 3 is the start of our 16-week program – perfect for the student who will be studying part- or full-time during the bar and wants to get a jump start on his/her/their studies!

• Monday, May 1 is the start of our 12-week program – ideal for the student who wants a little extra padding when it comes to his/her/their study schedule!

• Monday, May 15 is the start of our 10-week program – the traditional 10-week program is for students who will be able to study full-time after graduation!

Important PASS Class Dates: Using Helix to study for the July 2023 UBE or CA bar? We have LIVE webinars to help you PASS the bar! Get an in-depth look at the three portions of the bar exam, work on practice questions before bar prep, and get live feedback from your trusted Helix Directors!

• Saturday, April 29 – MEE or CA Essay Class

• Saturday, May 6 – MPT or CA PT Class

• Saturday, May 13 – MBE Class

Kaplan: Kaplan Bar Review offers both live and on demand course options for bar seekers all in one package. With Kaplan Bar Review you receive a full-service bar course that contains over 4,500 MBE questions including NCBE released questions, unlimited essay grading + an essay bank, a pass guarantee or your money back if you do 75% of the course and so many other great features. You can do 100% of Kaplan Bar Review On Demand; or you can attend live streaming lectures at no charge. The lectures are recorded and available on-demand as well. For more information about course options for Chicago Kent students please reach out to sabrina.johnson

Themis: Themis Bar Review is designed to help you pass the bar exam. Using the most current research on memory retention and comprehension, we have built an online, on-demand lecture-based program. Our course offers innovative tools, including an Adaptive Calendar and Study Pacer that, together, help keep your study schedule on track. Pair those with a dedicated Personal Success Team, unlimited essay grading, and dynamic illustrations to reinforce rules and rationales, and you have resources that work for every type of student and every learning style. However you plan to study, you can trust that our transparent, expertly developed methods will help you walk into the bar exam with confidence.

Careers in Estate Planning: Learn more about careers in estate planning, wealth advisory and trust management. This event will take place on Tuesday, April 4th from 12pm-1pm in room C35. Please use the QR Code to RSVP. Lunch will be provided.

C-K Law Group: Work on real client cases under the supervision of an attorney and get law school credit! C-K Law group is now accepting applications for the Summer 2023 semester. The due date for applications is TBD but is normally a few days before registration. For more information and to submit an application, visit our webpage: https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/jd-program/practical-skills-training/legal-clinics Applications for the Fall 2023 semester will be available shortly.

Coffee ConneKtions: Coffee ConneKtions is an opportunity for alumni and students to get together and learn more about one another. Additionally, it is a chance for students to learn about the day-to-day life of a lawyer and discuss other pressing questions about the law in an informal setting. Students who wish to participate should sign up here for ONE event with an alum you are most interested in meeting with. Please do not sign up for multiple events or your registration will be deleted. The registrations are first come first serve, but you are welcome to sign up for an alums waitlist. Register here for Coffee ConneKtions

CSO Employer Coffee Breaks:

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Tuesday, April 4, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Join CSO for another Employer Coffee Break on Tuesday, April 4. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is an independent bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. It is responsible for chartering, regulating, and supervising all national banks and federal savings associations, as well as federal branches and agencies of foreign banks. Stop by to meet with OCC representatives and learn about career options with the federal government as a member of the OCC.

ArentFox Schiff, Tuesday, April 11, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

CSO is excited to welcome representatives from ArentFox Schiff for an Employer Coffee Break on April 11. Stop by to speak with attorneys and recruiters from the firm to hear about their practice areas and opportunities with their summer associate program.

CSO OCI Information Session, Wednesday April 12 at 3:00 pm, Room C50:

If you are a current 1L or 3L Eve student (graduating after May 2024) don’t miss this important session on the OCI process. This session is essential for anyone who wants to know more about the OCI process and recruiting efforts with large law firms.

Got Accommodations? Share your experience with the process! A group of students is evaluating the current accommodations process to look for ways to make it more clear and efficient. We have created a survey, which will be used for academic purposes in Legal Project Management & Legal Process Improvement (LAW-494-81), and your feedback would be very helpful. We appreciate your participation!

Link: https://forms.gle/KSXHsAnS2ZM3Yk9r6

JD Certificate Fair: Chicago-Kent offers a wide variety of certificate programs that allow students to focus on a specific area of law or expertise. We invite you to join us at the JD Certificate fair on Tuesday, April 4 from 1:00 – 1:45 on the first floor to hear more about these programs and ask questions of the faculty supervisors and participating students.

Litigation-based Certificate Programs: Students who wish to refine their focus can consider earning a certificate in that area. In addition to many of the other fine programs, applications are now available for:

Litigation and Dispute Resolution (LADR): https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/jd-program/certificate-programs/litigation-and-alternative-dispute-resolution

Criminal Litigation:

https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/jd-program/certificate-programs/criminal-litigation

Workplace LADR:

https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/jd-program/certificate-programs/workplace-litigation-and-alternative-dispute-resolution

Office of Admissions:

Public Lecture with Professor Richards: The 2022 Roy C. Palmer Prize on Democracy, Civil Liberties, and the Rule of Law was awarded to Neil Richards, Koch Distinguished Professor in Law; Director, Cordell Institute at Washington University St. Louis School of Law, for his book, Why Privacy Matters (Oxford University Press).

The annual prize is to honor a work of scholarship that explores threats to, or supports of, the liberal democratic constitutional order and to encourage and reward public debate among scholars on current issues affecting the rights of individuals and the responsibilities of governments throughout the world.

Professor Richards will visit Chicago-Kent on Wednesday, April 12th. The public lecture will be at 3 pm in the auditorium. Please use this link to RSVP for the public lecture.

Student Volunteers Needed for Commencement: It’s almost time to celebrate our Class of 2023 graduates! Join us as a volunteer at the 2023 Chicago-Kent College of Law Commencement Ceremony:

Date: Sunday, May 14, 2023
Faculty Arrival Time: 1:15 pm
Ceremony Start: 2:30 pm
Location: UIC Dorin Forum – 725 W. Roosevelt

For your wonderful act of service and as a token of appreciation for volunteering, at the time of your commencement you will receive ONE additional ticket. You must complete your full volunteer time slot in order to receive your additional ticket.

Sign up to volunteer HERE by April 5!

What’s Next for 2L’s? Current 2L’s are invited to join CSO for a presentation centered in career planning and moving into year 3. Learn about strategies on how to best position yourself for post-grad employment and success!

Date: Tuesday, April 18

Time: 12:00pm

Location: Room CK20

Resources

Mental Health Tip of the Week: Eat Well

We know that there is a direct link between our diet and our physical health, but did you know that there is also a link between our diet and our mental health? The gastrointestinal tract houses billions of bacteria that influence the production of chemical substances that constantly carry messages from the gut to the brain, including dopamine and serotonin. People refer to dopamine and serotonin as “the happy hormones” because in addition to their other functions, they play a role in regulating our moods and emotions. Eating nutritionally dense foods can positively influence the production of these chemicals. On the other hand, when production of these chemicals is negatively affected, your mood might experience the consequences. Maintaining a diet of nutrient-rich foods, can help you have fewer mood swings and an improved ability to focus. Consider adding the following types of food to your diet:

• Whole foods (foods without preservatives, food colorings and other additives)

• Fiber (fruits, vegetables, and nutrient-filled carbs like whole grains and beans)

• Antioxidants (berries, leafy green vegetables, the spice turmeric, and foods with Omega-3 fatty acids, including salmon and black chia seeds)

• Folate ( such as leafy greens, lentils and cantaloupes)

• Vitamin D ( exposure to sunlight; mushrooms)

• Magnesium (cacao nibs, almonds and cashews, spinach and other dark leafy greens, bananas and beans)

• Fermented foods (sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, tempeh and the fermented drink kombucha)

Source: https://www.aetna.com/health-guide/food-affects-mental-health.html

Quiet Study in Library: As our community returns to in-person study and instruction at the Conviser Law Center, the Law Library, in conjunction with the Student Bar Association, wants to remind students that the Law Library is a quiet study space. Talking is discouraged in open seating areas where, if necessary, conversations should be brief and very quiet. For group study and discussion, the Law Library offers ten study rooms students can reserve at the Service Desk on the 9th floor.

Exit Escort Service: In the evening hours, a Public Safety officer is available to provide a walking escort for those with concerns about their personal safety. This service applies to any location within a two block radius of the Conviser Law Center, including Union Station and many adjacent parking locations. Please see the officer(s) on duty at the front desk, or call the Public Safety number, 312-906-5030. Please also see the below survey!

Student Organizations

Chicago-Kent Law Review Informational Sessions: The Chicago-Kent Law Review’s Summer Write-On Program will be from May 14th, 2023, to May 28th, 2023. More information is forthcoming, but please save the date. We will hold three informational sessions before the Write-On. The sessions will cover the Write-On, general information about Law Review, and some Bluebook basics.

Informational Sessions:

Tuesday, April 11th at 12:00 PM in Room 165

Thursday, April 13th at 1:00 PM in Room 165

Wednesday, April 19th at 8:00 PM via Zoom (Zoom Meeting Link)

If you can’t make it, don’t worry. We will distribute a recording of the session before the Write-On!

Chicago-Kent Law Review: Publication Party & Panel – April 25th! Join Chicago-Kent Law Review for a luncheon celebrating our student publishers. If you’re interested in Law Review, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the publication process and the work you’ll do as a junior associate! Our student publishers have researched and written about various salient legal issues. They are excited to share their work with the CK Community! The event is from 12 pm – 1 pm in Morris Hall. Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP here by April 18th, 2023.

Chicago-Kent Trial Team: Come meet the Chicago-Kent Trial Team, learn more about tryouts, and have a slice on us! We hope to see you there! Questions? Email: cktrialtryouts

ELS Earth Day Fundraiser: Please save the date for the ELS Earth Day Fundraiser, April 21. Please email els for ticket and donation information.

ELS Trivia Night: Please save the date for the ELS Trivia Night, April 5 from 7-9PM at Great Central Brewing Co. The event is sponsored by Kaplan, and all proceeds will go towards the ELS Scholarship fund. To RSVP please email els to secure your $10 ticket and spot. The ticket will get you two free drinks and a small donation towards the ELS Scholarship fund. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Federalist Society:

Kent’s Got Talent:

MCHS Meet-the-Members: Moot Court Honor Society is hosting a Meet-the-Members event this Tuesday, April 4th, for 1Ls. Come grab some free lunch any time between 11:30-1:30 and chat with members about all things Moot Court and your upcoming oral arguments for legal writing! If you’re not able to attend the daytime session in person, we’ll be available on zoom in the evening from 5:30-6:30 PM as well at the following link: https://iit-edu.zoom.us/j/89279543913?pwd=YkIwVDhBT1RGd3hNcThDdkFBc1BZQT09.

Muslim Law Student Association: We are happy to announce that MLSA is hosting an Iftar (breaking of the fast) event on Wednesday, April 12 at 7 pm. The event is open to all Chicago-Kent students! We welcome all to share this important Ramadan experience with us and enjoy some yummy food from Dawali.

Please fill out this RSVP form and share it with your friends. The hard deadline for this form is Friday, April 7 at 3 pm. The classroom location is TBD. We will share location information with you closer to the event date.

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

Parents and Caregivers of Chicago-Kent (PACCK): Every 4th Monday, PACCK will be hosting a student lunch support hour from 12-2pm in the game room on the fifth floor. Food will be served. All are welcome; however, we highly encourage the attendance of parents and caregivers. Come eat and chat with parents and caregivers as we uplift and support one another. Please know this is meant to be a safe space where you are supported. Spread the word. PACCK specializes in supporting law students who have an extra responsibility of providing care to others. We’d love to see you there.

Sack Supper Stuffing with SBA: Come join the SBA Philanthropy Committee as we make 150 sack suppers for two Night Ministry stops the evening of April 25th. There are two opportunities to volunteer: April 24 from 5-6 pm or April 25 from 11 am to 1 pm. Both sessions will be in the Spak. If you have any questions, please reach out to Janie Sanford at jsanford1.

South Asian Law Student Association (SALSA): SALAAM NAMASTE! Whether you are South Asian or simply a fan of South Asian culture (and food!), S.A.L.S.A. is the group for you! Join us for philanthropy, socials, and networking events. Email: salsa.

SALSA Fireside Chat: Join Us for CHAI, SAMOSAS, and RELIGIOUS LIBERTIES! Come join us on Tue., 4/11, in the afternoon, in-person or by Zoom as we discuss THE FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGIOUS MINORITIES. Register today by email: salsa.

Women in Law (WIL):

Upcoming Events

APRIL 3: SALSA Hindi + Urdu Practice Session

APRIL 4: MCHS Meet-the-Members

APRIL 4: JD Certificate Fair

APRIL 4: CSO Employer Coffee Break w/ the Comptroller of the Currency

APRIL 4: Careers in Estate Planning

APRIL 5: Federalist Society Plea Bargaining Debate

APRIL 5: ELS Trivia Night

APRIL 7: Kent’s Got Talent

APRIL 11: Law Review Informational Session

APRIL 11: SALSA Fireside Chat

APRIL 11: CK Trial Team Info Session

APRIL 11: CSO Employer Coffee Break w/ ArentFox Schiff

APRIL 12: Women Lawyers Panel & Networking

APRIL 12: MLSA Iftar Event

APRIL 12: OCI Information Session

APRIL 12: Public Lecture w/ Professor Richards

APRIL 13: Law Review Informational Session

APRIL 19: Law Review Informational Session

APRIL 21: ELS Earth Day Fundraiser

APRIL 24-25: Sack Supper Stuffing w/ SBA Philanthropy Committee

APRIL 25: Chicago-Kent Law Review Publication Party & Panel

More events may be found on the SBA calendar. Please make sure you are accessing via your Kent email address.

Birthdays & Special Days – April:

4/1	Isabelle Abbott, 3L
4/27	Brianna DeFrank, 1L

*if you wish to share your special date with the student body, clickhere

s | b | a CHICAGO-KENT STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

March 27, 2023

SBA is here to keep you connected; please reach out to sba at any time!

Announcements

Diversity Month:

Public Lecture with Professor Richards: The 2022 Roy C. Palmer Prize on Democracy, Civil Liberties, and the Rule of Law was awarded to Neil Richards, Koch Distinguished Professor in Law; Director, Cordell Institute at Washington University St. Louis School of Law, for his book, Why Privacy Matters (Oxford University Press).

The annual prize is to honor a work of scholarship that explores threats to, or supports of, the liberal democratic constitutional order and to encourage and reward public debate among scholars on current issues affecting the rights of individuals and the responsibilities of governments throughout the world.

Professor Richards will visit Chicago-Kent on Wednesday, April 12th. The public lecture will be at 3 pm in the auditorium. Please use this link to RSVP for the public lecture.

C-K Law Group: Work on real client cases under the supervision of an attorney and get law school credit! C-K Law group is now accepting applications for the Summer 2023 semester. The due date for applications is TBD but is normally a few days before registration. For more information and to submit an application, visit our webpage: https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/jd-program/practical-skills-training/legal-clinics Applications for the Fall 2023 semester will be available shortly.

Cook County Public Defender Minority Law Student Career Informational Session: The Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender (CCPD) is inviting minority law students to an exclusive in person evening informational session on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students will have an opportunity to network with members of our executive team and Assistant Public Defenders, while engaging in a lively discussion on the real-life experiences and pathways to becoming an Assistant Public Defender. This informational session will include a keynote address by Sharone R. Mitchell, Jr., The Public Defender of Cook County, and a panel discussion with Assistant Public Defenders with ample time for questions. Light refreshments will be provided. You can register for this event via the Eventbrite link until March 24, 2023.

For questions about the event or to submit a question in advance, please reach out directly to Crystal Brown at crystal.brown, or Executive Assistant Jennifer Green at Jennifer.Green.

Litigation-based Certificate Programs: Students who wish to refine their focus can consider earning a certificate in that area. In addition to many of the other fine programs, applications are now available for:

Litigation and Dispute Resolution (LADR): https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/jd-program/certificate-programs/litigation-and-alternative-dispute-resolution

Criminal Litigation:

https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/jd-program/certificate-programs/criminal-litigation

Workplace LADR:

https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/jd-program/certificate-programs/workplace-litigation-and-alternative-dispute-resolution

JD Certificate Fair: Chicago-Kent offers a wide variety of certificate programs that allow students to focus on a specific area of law or expertise. We invite you to join us at the JD Certificate fair on Wednesday, March 29 from 3:00 – 4:30 on the first floor to hear more about these programs and ask questions of the faculty supervisors and participating students.

Seminar Research Session: ASP and the Law Library are collaborating to host a research session! This session will be particularly helpful for seminar students, and any student looking to learn more about Bluebook Citations.

Our plan is to first go over the basics of Bluebook citation. We will then move to going over the research process itself, which will include highlighting some secondary resources and databases that students might not be familiar with. Finally, we’re going to go over some Word tricks that will make writing your papers a bit easier (i.e. § symbol shortcut!).

The session will be on March 27 at 1:30 PM in Room 165, and is scheduled for an hour, but it may run shorter.

To RSVP, please fill out this short Google Form. This will allow us to easily send out our slides and a recording of the presentation afterwards, as well as giving us an idea of what kinds of topics everyone is working on! A sign-up sheet will also be available during the session.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at sconder or slayman2 if you have any questions!

JD Actors/Volunteers Needed for LLM Client Interviews (small time commitment, via Zoom, service hour credit!): Professor Contento is looking for volunteers to play a client for LLM students to interview. The Zoom interviews will take place Friday, March 31 beginning at 12:00 noon. The total time commitment for JD students is between 1 and 1.5 hours. She’ll send a short "client fact sheet" for the students to read, and then on March 31, the students will role play a client for approximately 20 minutes. There’s an optional feedback session afterwards, that the JD students can attend if they wish. This is a great way for our JD students to interact with our international students, and a great way for the JDs to have some creative fun. And, JD students will receive a service credit for participating!

Interested volunteers email Professor Contento directly at LContento

Law Firm Externship Opportunities: As announced by Dean Sowle, there are exciting and prestigious law firm externships available for 6 credits this fall via the Semester Law Firm Associate Program (SLFAP). Applications are due to sblaz by March 28, 2023.

Got Accommodations? Share your experience with the process! A group of students is evaluating the current accommodations process to look for ways to make it more clear and efficient. We have created a survey, which will be used for academic purposes in Legal Project Management & Legal Process Improvement (LAW-494-81), and your feedback would be very helpful. We appreciate your participation!

Link: https://forms.gle/KSXHsAnS2ZM3Yk9r6

Chicago Bar Association YLS Transactional Negotiation Competition – Call for teams:

The Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section is excited to announce its first annual Transactional Negotiation Competition! Sponsored by the YLS Business Transactional Law Committee, this competition will aim to provide law students with an opportunity to hone their legal skills outside of the classroom and courtroom and learn more about transactional law. For more information and the competition rules, feel free to check out our page here.

Registration is open now for A Teams! Click this link to register your school’s team. Space is limited and first come first serve, so be sure to sign up today!

For schools interested in registering more than one team, B Team registration will go live on February 10, pending availability from the first round of registration.

Date(s): April 1 and 2, 2023

Location: Virtual Platform

Cost: $300/team

Questions? Reach out to yls.

Office of Admissions:

Office of Continuing Legal and Professional Education: Please join us for the following upcoming conference(s). As faculty and staff of Chicago-Kent, you will receive complimentary registration. Enter the discount code: CKCLE1 at checkout.

The Danger Inside the House: Addressing the Threat of Domestic Violent Extremism l March 23, 2023

For the last few years, the threat of violent extremism primarily has originated from domestic actors, rather than from abroad. Although the U.S. government has developed highly successful investigatory and prosecutorial strategies to combat internationally-based violent extremism, the domestic threat poses additional challenges because of the constitutional protections afforded to U.S. citizens. This all-day, in-person, seminar explores the evolving domestic violent extremism (DVE) threat and identifies ways in which federal, state, and local governments can work with non-government organizations and the private sector to mitigate the threat. Register Today!

44th Annual Kenneth M. Piper Lecture l March 28, 2023

Join us to hear Charlotte Garden, Julius E. Davis Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota Law School, deliver this year’s Kenneth M. Piper Lecture. In this lecture, Professor Garden will address what strikes and other collective action might look like in a fissured or virtual workplace. As to both fissured and virtual workplaces, Professor Garden will consider what an “equal and opposite” reaction might look like – for example, a strike of an employer that mainly transacts business online might call for the deployment of a digital picket-line. Professor Garden will also discuss how the law might impede or support new forms of collection action that result from these changing business practices. This free lecture will be held in the Chicago-Kent College of Law Ogilvie Auditorium and is in-person only and will not be live-streamed.

Register Today!

Resources

Mental Health Tip of the Week: Focus on the Positive

In law school, it’s easy to focus on what’s not going well rather than what is going well. An optimistic attitude can be a helpful tool in reducing stress and having better mental health. A great way to develop an optimistic mindset is to practice gratitude. You can do this by:

• using a journal to daily record a few positive things that happened that day

• At the end of each day think about one thing you accomplished that day instead of focusing on what you didn’t accomplish

• Make a list of the things you’re thankful fo

• Send a letter or text thanking someone in you life for all they have done for you

Source: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-benefits-of-optimism-3144811

Quiet Study in Library: As our community returns to in-person study and instruction at the Conviser Law Center, the Law Library, in conjunction with the Student Bar Association, wants to remind students that the Law Library is a quiet study space. Talking is discouraged in open seating areas where, if necessary, conversations should be brief and very quiet. For group study and discussion, the Law Library offers ten study rooms students can reserve at the Service Desk on the 9th floor.

Exit Escort Service: In the evening hours, a Public Safety officer is available to provide a walking escort for those with concerns about their personal safety. This service applies to any location within a two block radius of the Conviser Law Center, including Union Station and many adjacent parking locations. Please see the officer(s) on duty at the front desk, or call the Public Safety number, 312-906-5030. Please also see the below survey!

Student Organizations

Business Law Night: Hosted by CLS, BIRA and APALSA

Please join our panel discussion with Chicago corporate attorneys on Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30PM in Room 704 ! This will be followed by an opportunity to network, gain a mentor, and learn something new! Food and refreshments provided while they last. Please RSVP here.

Chicago-Kent Law Review: Publication Party & Panel – April 25th! Join Chicago-Kent Law Review for a luncheon celebrating our student publishers. If you’re interested in Law Review, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the publication process and the work you’ll do as a junior associate! Our student publishers have researched and written about various salient legal issues. They are excited to share their work with the CK Community! The event is from 12 pm – 1 pm in Morris Hall. Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP here by April 18th, 2023.

Christian Legal Society: Come join Christian Legal Society for lunch on March 28th at noon in room 660! Attorney Bruce Strom from Administer Justice will be speaking about being a Christian and an Attorney, as well as the kind of public interest work Administer Justice does. Check out Administer Justice’s website for more information about this great organization: https://www.administerjustice.org/

Community Education Presentation: Domestic Violence & Legal Protections for Survivors

Join Chicago-Kent’s Public Interest Center, the Child and Family Law Society, and Women in Law, on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 3:00 PM in Room 520 for a Community Education Presentation covering:

• an explanation of the nature and dynamics of domestic violence (“DV”);

• focusing on the counter-intuitive or less-known aspects of DV, including the substantial barriers to safely leaving an abusive intimate partner;

• a discussion of the kinds of services and resources that DV service organizations provide, including risk assessment and safety planning;

• a description and explanation of the key laws in Illinois that DV survivors can use to address the various harms they have suffered and help them overcome the barriers to becoming safe—including the many forms of protection under an Illinois Order of Protection, housing protections under the Safe Homes Act and Eviction Act, employment protections under VESSA, the possibility of compensation for certain damages under the Crime Victims Compensation Act, and finally the protections in divorce and parentage cases relating to the allocation of parenting time and decision making, and restrictions on parenting time, to protect DV survivors and their children from further abuse.

A 2L student, Sylvie Durlacher, will give the Presentation. Sylvie is enrolled in Domestic Violence Law, Policy, & Community Engagement at UIC Law. She will be giving this presentation on Domestic Violence and legal protections for survivors in Illinois as her culminating project for the course. RSVP here!

ELS Earth Day Fundraiser: Please save the date for the ELS Earth Day Fundraiser, April 21. Please email els for ticket and donation information.

ELS Trivia Night: Please save the date for the ELS Trivia Night, April 5 from 7-9PM at Great Central Brewing Co. The event is sponsored by Kaplan, and all proceeds will go towards the ELS Scholarship fund. To RSVP please email els to secure your $10 ticket and spot. The ticket will get you two free drinks and a small donation towards the ELS Scholarship fund. Looking forward to seeing you there!

International Law Student Association (ILSA):

LAMBDAS: LAMBDAS is hosting Chicago-Kent’s first Drag Show on Friday, March 31st in the Chicago-Kent Auditorium. All proceeds will be donated to TransLegal. Happy hour starts at 6PM and performance starts at 7PM. Bring cash to tip the queens!

My Body My Data: Privacy in a Post-Dobbs Landscape: Please join us on Thursday, March 30th at 5:30 pm for a panel discussion exploring how the recent Dobbs decision may affect body and data privacy in areas across health services, employment, and technology. A networking event with passed hors d’oeuvres and drinks will follow!

Registration: through the QR code on the flyer or at this link.

Parents and Caregivers of Chicago-Kent (PACCK): Every 4th Monday, PACCK will be hosting a student lunch support hour from 12-2pm in the game room on the fifth floor. Food will be served. All are welcome; however, we highly encourage the attendance of parents and caregivers. Come eat and chat with parents and caregivers as we uplift and support one another. Please know this is meant to be a safe space where you are supported. Spread the word. PACCK specializes in supporting law students who have an extra responsibility of providing care to others. We’d love to see you there.

South Asian Law Student Association (SALSA): SALAAM NAMASTE! Whether you are South Asian or simply a fan of South Asian culture (and food!), S.A.L.S.A. is the group for you! Join us for philanthropy, socials, and networking events. Email: salsa.

WIL, HLLSA, and First Gen:

Upcoming Events

MARCH 27: SALSA Hindi + Urdu Practice Session

MARCH 27: Seminar Research Session

MARCH 27: “Her Story” Featuring Chicago-Kent Alumnae

MARCH 28: ILSA’s Coffee Corner

MARCH 28: Christian Legal Society Lunch w/ Attorney Bruce Strom from Administer Justice

MARCH 28: Law Firm Externship Applications Due

MARCH 29: Business Law Night

MARCH 29: JD Certificate Fair

MARCH 29: Community Education Presentation: Domestic Violence & Legal Protections for Survivors

MARCH 30: My Body My Data: Privacy in a Post-Dobbs Landscape

MARCH 31: LAMBDAS Drag Show

MARCH 31: Cook County Public Defender Minority Law Student Career Informational Session

APRIL 5: ELS Trivia Night

More events may be found on the SBA calendar. Please make sure you are accessing via your Kent email address.

Birthdays & Special Days – March:

3/2	Junyi Xie, 1L
3/10	Sumayya Hameed, 1L
3/11	Andrea Teran, 2L
3/18	Nicole Lopatinsky, 2L
3/24	Mel Williams, 1L

*if you wish to share your special date with the student body, clickhere

s | b | a CHICAGO-KENT STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

March 20, 2023

SBA is here to keep you connected; please reach out to sba at any time!

Announcements

C-K Law Group: Work on real client cases under the supervision of an attorney and get law school credit! C-K Law group is now accepting applications for the Summer 2023 semester. The due date for applications is TBD but is normally a few days before registration. For more information and to submit an application, visit our webpage: https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/jd-program/practical-skills-training/legal-clinics Applications for the Fall 2023 semester will be available shortly.

Cook County Public Defender Minority Law Student Career Informational Session: The Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender (CCPD) is inviting minority law students to an exclusive in person evening informational session on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students will have an opportunity to network with members of our executive team and Assistant Public Defenders, while engaging in a lively discussion on the real-life experiences and pathways to becoming an Assistant Public Defender. This informational session will include a keynote address by Sharone R. Mitchell, Jr., The Public Defender of Cook County, and a panel discussion with Assistant Public Defenders with ample time for questions. Light refreshments will be provided. You can register for this event via the Eventbrite link until March 24, 2023.

For questions about the event or to submit a question in advance, please reach out directly to Crystal Brown at crystal.brown, or Executive Assistant Jennifer Green at Jennifer.Green.

Litigation-based Certificate Programs: Students who wish to refine their focus can consider earning a certificate in that area. In addition to many of the other fine programs, applications are now available for:

Litigation and Dispute Resolution (LADR): https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/jd-program/certificate-programs/litigation-and-alternative-dispute-resolution

Criminal Litigation:

https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/jd-program/certificate-programs/criminal-litigation

Workplace LADR:

https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/jd-program/certificate-programs/workplace-litigation-and-alternative-dispute-resolution

JD Certificate Fair: Chicago-Kent offers a wide variety of certificate programs that allow students to focus on a specific area of law or expertise. We invite you to join us at the JD Certificate fair on Wednesday, March 29 from 3:00 – 4:30 on the first floor to hear more about these programs and ask questions of the faculty supervisors and participating students.

Seminar Research Session: ASP and the Law Library are collaborating to host a research session! This session will be particularly helpful for seminar students, and any student looking to learn more about Bluebook Citations.

Our plan is to first go over the basics of Bluebook citation. We will then move to going over the research process itself, which will include highlighting some secondary resources and databases that students might not be familiar with. Finally, we’re going to go over some Word tricks that will make writing your papers a bit easier (i.e. § symbol shortcut!).

The session will be on March 27 at 1:30 PM in Room 165, and is scheduled for an hour, but it may run shorter.

To RSVP, please fill out this short Google Form. This will allow us to easily send out our slides and a recording of the presentation afterwards, as well as giving us an idea of what kinds of topics everyone is working on! A sign-up sheet will also be available during the session.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at sconder or slayman2 if you have any questions!

JD Actors/Volunteers Needed for LLM Client Interviews (small time commitment, via Zoom, service hour credit!): Professor Contento is looking for volunteers to play a client for LLM students to interview. The Zoom interviews will take place Friday, March 31 beginning at 12:00 noon. The total time commitment for JD students is between 1 and 1.5 hours. She’ll send a short "client fact sheet" for the students to read, and then on March 31, the students will role play a client for approximately 20 minutes. There’s an optional feedback session afterwards, that the JD students can attend if they wish. This is a great way for our JD students to interact with our international students, and a great way for the JDs to have some creative fun. And, JD students will receive a service credit for participating!

Interested volunteers email Professor Contento directly at LContento

Law Firm Externship Opportunities: As announced by Dean Sowle, there are exciting and prestigious law firm externships available for 6 credits this fall via the Semester Law Firm Associate Program (SLFAP). Applications are due to sblaz by March 28, 2023.

Got Accommodations? Share your experience with the process! A group of students is evaluating the current accommodations process to look for ways to make it more clear and efficient. We have created a survey, which will be used for academic purposes in Legal Project Management & Legal Process Improvement (LAW-494-81), and your feedback would be very helpful. We appreciate your participation!

Link: https://forms.gle/KSXHsAnS2ZM3Yk9r6

Study Abroad Program: Associate Dean of International Programs, Adam Weber will be hosting an info session to JD students who are interested in participating in the program. It will be held on March 23 , at 11am. Room 520.

Fall 2023 Judicial Externships: Applications for Fall 2023 Judicial Externships are now available electronically on the sblaz) by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

An informational meeting was held about judicial externships on February 8, 2023, which is available to watch on Panopto, and externship documents are also available in 12Twenty’s resource folders.

Chicago Bar Association YLS Transactional Negotiation Competition – Call for teams:

The Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section is excited to announce its first annual Transactional Negotiation Competition! Sponsored by the YLS Business Transactional Law Committee, this competition will aim to provide law students with an opportunity to hone their legal skills outside of the classroom and courtroom and learn more about transactional law. For more information and the competition rules, feel free to check out our page here.

Registration is open now for A Teams! Click this link to register your school’s team. Space is limited and first come first serve, so be sure to sign up today!

For schools interested in registering more than one team, B Team registration will go live on February 10, pending availability from the first round of registration.

Date(s): April 1 and 2, 2023

Location: Virtual Platform

Cost: $300/team

Questions? Reach out to yls.

Office of Admissions:

Office of Continuing Legal and Professional Education: Please join us for the following upcoming conference(s). As faculty and staff of Chicago-Kent, you will receive complimentary registration. Enter the discount code: CKCLE1 at checkout.

The Danger Inside the House: Addressing the Threat of Domestic Violent Extremism l March 23, 2023

For the last few years, the threat of violent extremism primarily has originated from domestic actors, rather than from abroad. Although the U.S. government has developed highly successful investigatory and prosecutorial strategies to combat internationally-based violent extremism, the domestic threat poses additional challenges because of the constitutional protections afforded to U.S. citizens. This all-day, in-person, seminar explores the evolving domestic violent extremism (DVE) threat and identifies ways in which federal, state, and local governments can work with non-government organizations and the private sector to mitigate the threat. Register Today!

44th Annual Kenneth M. Piper Lecture l March 28, 2023

Join us to hear Charlotte Garden, Julius E. Davis Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota Law School, deliver this year’s Kenneth M. Piper Lecture. In this lecture, Professor Garden will address what strikes and other collective action might look like in a fissured or virtual workplace. As to both fissured and virtual workplaces, Professor Garden will consider what an “equal and opposite” reaction might look like – for example, a strike of an employer that mainly transacts business online might call for the deployment of a digital picket-line. Professor Garden will also discuss how the law might impede or support new forms of collection action that result from these changing business practices. This free lecture will be held in the Chicago-Kent College of Law Ogilvie Auditorium and is in-person only and will not be live-streamed.

Register Today!

Resources

Mental Health Tip of the Week: Stay Hydrated

Every organ in our bodies needs water to function properly and our brains are no exception. Studies have shown that drinking less than two glasses of water per day can increase your risk of anxiety and depression. Additional studies have found that a decrease in water intake can have an adverse affect on your mood. Drinking the recommended six to eight glasses of water per day can be a great step towards having good mental health.

sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6147771/; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3984246/

Quiet Study in Library: As our community returns to in-person study and instruction at the Conviser Law Center, the Law Library, in conjunction with the Student Bar Association, wants to remind students that the Law Library is a quiet study space. Talking is discouraged in open seating areas where, if necessary, conversations should be brief and very quiet. For group study and discussion, the Law Library offers ten study rooms students can reserve at the Service Desk on the 9th floor.

Exit Escort Service: In the evening hours, a Public Safety officer is available to provide a walking escort for those with concerns about their personal safety. This service applies to any location within a two block radius of the Conviser Law Center, including Union Station and many adjacent parking locations. Please see the officer(s) on duty at the front desk, or call the Public Safety number, 312-906-5030. Please also see the below survey!

Student Organizations

APALSA Bake Sale: The APALSA Bake Sale is back! Come find us in front of the SPAK on the 3rd Floor on Monday, March 20th from 1:30-6PM to get some delicious snacks!

BLSA Alumni of Color Panel: Join us on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm, as we bring you our annual Alumni of Color Panel You will be able receive advice on entering the field post graduation, navigating being a minority attorney, passing the bar, and tips for success!

Business Law Night: Hosted by CLS, BIRA and APALSA

Please join our panel discussion with Chicago corporate attorneys on Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30PM in Room 704 ! This will be followed by an opportunity to network, gain a mentor, and learn something new! Food and refreshments provided while they last. Please RSVP here.

Community Education Presentation: Domestic Violence & Legal Protections for Survivors

Join Chicago-Kent’s Public Interest Center, the Child and Family Law Society, and Women in Law, on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 3:00 PM in Room 520 for a Community Education Presentation covering:

• an explanation of the nature and dynamics of domestic violence (“DV”);

• focusing on the counter-intuitive or less-known aspects of DV, including the substantial barriers to safely leaving an abusive intimate partner;

• a discussion of the kinds of services and resources that DV service organizations provide, including risk assessment and safety planning;

• a description and explanation of the key laws in Illinois that DV survivors can use to address the various harms they have suffered and help them overcome the barriers to becoming safe—including the many forms of protection under an Illinois Order of Protection, housing protections under the Safe Homes Act and Eviction Act, employment protections under VESSA, the possibility of compensation for certain damages under the Crime Victims Compensation Act, and finally the protections in divorce and parentage cases relating to the allocation of parenting time and decision making, and restrictions on parenting time, to protect DV survivors and their children from further abuse.

A 2L student, Sylvie Durlacher, will give the Presentation. Sylvie is enrolled in Domestic Violence Law, Policy, & Community Engagement at UIC Law. She will be giving this presentation on Domestic Violence and legal protections for survivors in Illinois as her culminating project for the course. RSVP here!

ELS Earth Day Fundraiser: Please save the date for the ELS Earth Day Fundraiser, April 21. Please email els for ticket and donation information.

Jewish Law Students Association: The Jewish Law Students Association is hosting two events on the topic of antisemitism in the coming weeks as part of our Diversity Week efforts.

On Wednesday, March 22 at 12pm, Room TBD, Professor John Geiringer will be hosting a brown bag lunch discussion on the rise of Nazi Germany and what lessons can be drawn for today’s political and legal landscape. This event is open to all students and RSVP is not necessary.

This lecture will be followed by a special event on Sunday, March 26 at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie, IL. Our group will be given a tour of the museum by an experienced docent and our day will end by a meaningful discussion/Q & A with a Holocaust survivor. Transportation will be provided from Chicago-Kent at 12pm and should end back there no later than 4pm. This event is at no cost to students. Please RSVP Here by March 22nd.

As future attorneys and leaders, we hold a unique role to advocate for one another, and it is important to learn from history when looking to the future.

Please let any member of the JLSA Board (Joshua Kibert, Ben Sheinbein, Evelyn Tarnovsky) if you have any questions.

Kent Justice Foundation (KJF): We at KJF would like to formally invite you to attend our Spring Event! This will be a fun evening of food, drinks, and prizes and – as always – all money raised goes directly back to Kent students who are doing unpaid public interest work this summer.

Tickets are only $10 and include food and an open bar.

There will also be raffle prizes and auction items up for grabs! What kinds of prizes, you ask?…

Raffle Prizes include:

Barrister’s Ball tickets

Barbri and Themis gift certificates

Tickets to comedy clubs, museums, and theaters

Gym/yoga class packs

VIP experience for 6 at Hue

And more!

Auction Items include:

Dinner for 7 students at Prof. Baker’s house

Bulls game with Prof. Donelson (3 students)

Dinner & a movie at Dean Sowle’s house (4 students)

Dinner & drinks with Prof. Walters (4 students)

Lunch and Cubs game with Judge Erickson (3 students)

And more!

You can pre-purchase your tickets at the link below til March 21. All pre-purchases will include 3 complimentary raffle tickets!

https://secure.touchnet.com/C20090_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=2212&fbclid=IwAR1ecvCY9gmhcqFLpISg5N7Go5Lj-5sTSuMzbfxRRBmjOR3Kn6kPKOVcwcs

Lambdas LGBTQ+ Judges Night: Join CK Lambdas for LGBTQ+ Judges Night! [Facebook: Register here: https://forms.gle/mJFDWBKuuQAioccQA

This event will feature a panel of five LGBTQ+ judges. The panelists will answer questions about their experience of being a queer judge. We hope to solicit questions from the audience as well. All queer law students and our allies from across Cook County are welcome. After the panel discussion, we hope to offer light refreshments and an opportunity to network with the panelists and other AIJ members in attendance.

When: 3/20 6:00pm-8:00pm, registration beginning at 5:30pm.

Where: Chicago-Kent College of Law Ogilvie Auditorium

Register here: https://forms.gle/pc3ZhrM5y8KcjsVXA

My Body My Data: Privacy in a Post-Dobbs Landscape: Please join us on Thursday, March 30th at 5:30 pm for a panel discussion exploring how the recent Dobbs decision may affect body and data privacy in areas across health services, employment, and technology. A networking event with passed hors d'oeuvres and drinks will follow!

Registration: through the QR code on the flyer or at this link.

Navigating Diversity Job Fairs: On Tuesday, March 21 at 12pm in room C35, join the Career Services Office, current students, and alumni to learn more about the Cook County Bar Association (CCBA) Minority Job Fair and other regional diversity job fairs. We will discuss how to prepare for and successfully navigate these fairs, including application, resume, and interview tips. Co-sponsored by WIL, Lambdas, APALSA, HLLSA, MLSA, First Gen, and BLSA.

Parents and Caregivers of Chicago-Kent (PACCK): Every 4th Monday, PACCK will be hosting a student lunch support hour from 12-2pm in the game room on the fifth floor. Food will be served. All are welcome; however, we highly encourage the attendance of parents and caregivers. Come eat and chat with parents and caregivers as we uplift and support one another. Please know this is meant to be a safe space where you are supported. Spread the word. PACCK specializes in supporting law students who have an extra responsibility of providing care to others. We'd love to see you there.

Service Week: The Student Bar Association (SBA) Philanthropy Committee is pleased to announce the Second Annual Service Week here at Chicago-Kent College of Law, in partnership with the Public Interest Resource Center. Get those pro bono hours in and help us continue the tradition of giving back to our Chicagoland communities!

 

These opportunities have quick deadlines, so sign up ASAP! If you have any questions about Service Week or reporting your pro bono hours, please contact Philanthropy Committee Co-Chairs Janie Sanford (jsanford1) and Alexandria Devlin (adevlin1).

 

OVERVIEW: Sign up for any of our events using this Google Sheet, there are tabs for each day.

Monday, March 20: Virtual Fundraiser for Garfield Park Conservatory

Tuesday, March 21: Garfield Park Conservatory Palm Room Project (Sign up by Monday, March 20)

Wednesday, March 22: Virtual Smithsonian Transcribe-A-Thon

Thursday, March 23: Brave Space Alliance Pantry Drive

Sunday, March 26: Shamrock Shuffle Aid Station Volunteer (Sign up by 11:59 pm CT Sunday, March 19)

 

QUICK REGISTRATION LINKS:

Habitat for Humanity ReStore (BOTH THIS LINK and THIS LINK)

Garfield Park Conservatory

Shamrock Shuffle

Slavic Law Student Association: 

Haymarket Happy Hour 

Come hang out with us at Haymarket Pub & Brewery on Friday, March 24th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM! Hope to see you there! [RSVP HERE]

Co-Sponsored by the Slavic Law Student Association, Sports & Entertainment Law Society, Hispanic-Latinx Law Student Association, Chicago-Kent Journal of Intellectual Property, Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, American Civil Liberties Union, and Themis Bar Review.

Women in Law & Racial Equity and Advocacy Alliance:

Upcoming Events

MARCH 20-26: Service Week

MARCH 20: APALSA Bake Sale

MARCH 20: Women in Domestic Violence Careers Panel

MARCH 20: Lambdas LGBTQ+ Judges Night

MARCH 21: Navigating Diversity Job Fairs

MARCH 21: Judicial Externship Applications Due

MARCH 22: JLSA Brown Bag Lunch w/ Professor John Geiringer

MARCH 23: BLSA Alumni of Color Panel

MARCH 23: Study Abroad Info Session

MARCH 23: KJF Spring Event

MARCH 24: Haymarket Happy Hour

MARCH 26: JLSA Event at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center

MARCH 27: Seminar Research Session

MARCH 28: Law Firm Externship Applications Due

MARCH 29: Business Law Night

MARCH 29: JD Certificate Fair

MARCH 29: Community Education Presentation: Domestic Violence & Legal Protections for Survivors

MARCH 30: My Body My Data: Privacy in a Post-Dobbs Landscape

MARCH 31: Cook County Public Defender Minority Law Student Career Informational Session

More events may be found on the SBA calendar. Please make sure you are accessing via your Kent email address.

Birthdays & Special Days – March:

3/2	Junyi Xie, 1L
3/10	Sumayya Hameed, 1L
3/11	Andrea Teran, 2L
3/24	Mel Williams, 1L

*if you wish to share your special date with the student body, clickhere

Hi all,

The Student Bar Association (SBA) Philanthropy Committee is pleased to announce the Second Annual Service Week here at Chicago-Kent College of Law, in partnership with the Public Interest Resource Center. Get those pro bono hours in and help us continue the tradition of giving back to our Chicagoland communities!

These opportunities have quick deadlines, so sign up ASAP! If you have any questions about Service Week or reporting your pro bono hours, please contact Philanthropy Committee Co-Chairs Janie Sanford (jsanford1) and Alexandria Devlin (adevlin1).

OVERVIEW: Sign up for any of our events using this Google Sheet, there are tabs for each day.

Sunday, March 19: Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Sign up by 5:00 pm CT Thursday, March 16 – TOMORROW)

Monday, March 20: Virtual Fundraiser for Garfield Park Conservatory

Tuesday, March 21: Garfield Park Conservatory Palm Room Project (Sign up by Monday, March 20)

Wednesday, March 22: Virtual Smithsonian Transcribe-A-Thon

Thursday, March 23: Brave Space Alliance Pantry Drive

Sunday, March 26: Shamrock Shuffle Aid Station Volunteer (Sign up by 11:59 pm CT Sunday, March 19)

QUICK REGISTRATION LINKS:

Habitat for Humanity ReStore (BOTH THIS LINK and THIS LINK)

Garfield Park Conservatory

Shamrock Shuffle

SERVICE WEEK EVENTS:

Sunday, March 19 from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm (Sign up by 5:00 pm CT Thursday, March 16)

Help Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore Chicago bundle donations at the True Value Spring Reunion! Vendors and booth operators will be donating merchandise from the True Value Spring Reunion to Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers are needed to help pack up booths and bundle pallets for transportation. This event will take place at McCormick Place Convention Center (2301 S. King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616). Volunteers will meet at McCormick Place’s Circle Drive at 1:30 PM sharp and work until 7:00 PM. Food and a t-shirt will be provided to all volunteers, parking will be reimbursed by Habitat for Humanity if you drive. You must sign up for the event itself HERE; and please ALSO let the Public Interest Resource Center know that you are coming HERE. Let them know if you have a car and can drive, or if you need a ride. You are also welcome to go directly to McCormick Place Convention Center.

Monday, March 20 Fundraiser all day ($500 Goal!)

Help us fund the supplies for our pro bono project at the Garfield Park Conservatory on Tuesday by contributing to our Virtual Fundraiser for Garfield Park Conservatory on Monday! Look out for the QR codes posted throughout the school to donate via Venmo, or reach out to Alexandria Devlin at adevlin1. We need to raise $500 to cover our supplies to change the soil in the Palm Room as well as compensate Conservatory Staff for their time.

Tuesday, March 21 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (Sign up HERE by 11:59 pm Monday, March 20)

Join us at the Garfield Park Conservatory (located at 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624) to change the soil in the Palm Room! Come prepared to have fun, learn a lot about the Conservatory, and get your hands dirty. The Conservatory is located immediately next to the Conservatory-Central Park Drive Green Line CTA stop. There is also free parking onsite.

Wednesday, March 22 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm

A unique opportunity you can complete from anywhere, sign up to be part of our Virtual Smithsonian Transcribe-A-Thon! You do not have to transcribe the whole time, just pick a timeframe from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm and email jsanford1 when you’re finished (or if you need a different project to review). Make sure to build in time to review the instructions. For more information and to sign up, see the sign up sheet HERE.

Thursday, March 23 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Stop by the 3rd floor Spak to donate to our Brave Space Alliance Pantry Drive! They have a need for dietary foods, such as Halal, Kosher, Gluten Free, etc. We’ll have bins out for your donations and a Philanthropy Committee member will be there giving candy to those who donate.

Sunday, March 26 from 6:30 am to 11:30 am (Sign up HERE by 11:59 pm CT Sunday, March 19)

Join us at the North side of Harrison Street at Financial Place at 6:30 am to volunteer at Aid Station 02 for this year’s Shamrock Shuffle! All volunteers receive their uniform at volunteer check-in which includes a Nike hat and credential. The volunteer credential should be visible at all times. Make sure to bring a valid photo ID for Volunteer Check-In. Students are allowed to use school IDs. It is strongly discouraged to bring any personal belongings to the event. Gear check will be required for belongings that cannot be carried in a volunteer’s pockets.

We are so excited to have these opportunities to give back, and we hope you join us after Spring Break to celebrate Spring with Service!

Thank you,

The SBA Philanthropy Committee