The CBA's Law Student Committee provides a forum for Chicago area law students to not only participate in CBA events, but also bring student issues to the attention of bar association leadership, make career contacts and learn more about the realities of practicing law. Each bar year, the Committee plans and hosts several annual events that area specifically designed for law students. In addition, law student members are encouraged to participate in the activities of the Young Lawyers Section. Below is a short list of upcoming activities. Check out the YLS events page for upcoming events.

Earl B. Dickerson Award Luncheon - February 24 (Special Rate for Students)
The CBA will host the Earl B. Dickerson Award Luncheon on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago. This special award was established in honor of the late Earl B. Dickerson who was an outstanding lawyer and among one of the first African American members of the CBA. This year, Larry R. Rogers Sr. of Power Rogers & Smith P.C. will be honored. Reception at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 12:00 p.m. Twenty (20) tickets are available at the special rate of $30 for law students. For reservations, contact Tamra Drees, CBA Events Coordinator, at 312-554-2057. View details in PDF.

What to do with your JD - March 2
A law degree and practice experience are valuable assets in many career areas.  The panel will address how they use the skills they developed in law school and from their practice experience in alternative careers.  This seminar will benefit anyone who has ever considered what else they can do with a law degree. This program is free for CBA law student members. Click here for more information or to register.

Professionalism in Practice: Toward a More Inclusive Legal Profession - March 4 and 5
This  two-day forum during which lawyers and judges teach law students - and law students teach lawyers and judges - about Professionalism in the Law and inclusivity within the profession.

Participants’ ages will range from 20s to 60s+. Lawyers and judges participate in this forum by invitation only. To ensure a robust exchange of views, the program seeks law students from diverse backgrounds - gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, age, religion, LGBT, disability, geography, etc. - and will assess applications accordingly. There is no cost to attend. The program will begin at noon on March 4th and end with a reception. The program on March 5 will run from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch will be served on both days. Space is limited.  Fill out the applicant form by February 24 and email it to: Register@TheIILP.com Questions? contact Sandra Yamate.

Guide to Networking - March 9
Susan R. Sneider, J.D., Director of Client & Business Development for Freeborn & Peters, LLP, will lead a highly interactive program designed to teach the skills necessary for successful networking as an attorney. A gifted trainer, Ms. Sneider has presented workshops throughout the United States and Europe on client relations, business development, marketing, leadership, mentoring, networking, and career development. This program is free for CBA law student members. Click here for more information or to register.

Law students are welcome and encouraged to join YLS committees. The YLS has 30 substantive committees, of which most meet monthly over the lunch hour at the CBA. This is a great opportunity to get familiar with different areas of the law and network with members of the legal profession. The best part is, committee meetings are FREE!