YLS Events

The Young Lawyers Section of The Chicago Bar Association hosts many events and programs throughout the bar year designed to provide useful and relevant information along with networking opportunities for the new attorney. Information on upcoming events and opportunities are detailed below.



Master the Legal Job Interview - June 12 (Free for members!)
Mastering the job interview is crucial in today's tight legal job market. This new YLS session will teach you how to successfully present yourself at an interview to get the job you want. Panelists will discuss techniques to make your resume stand out from the crowd, interview do's and don'ts, and, more specifically, how to conduct yourself during an interview to improve your chances of getting an offer. Click here for more information or to register.


CBF Spring into Summer Event - June 13
Join the Young Professionals Board of The Chicago Bar Foundation and the Young Lawyers Section of The Chicago Bar Association to help tee off the summer and celebrate access to justice efforts with drinks, food and mingling at Par Bar located at 160 N Franklin, Chicago from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on June 13, 2013. Tickets are $35 in advance. To purchase tickets, click here. For more information contact Jessica Bednarz. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Chicago Bar Foundation.


CBA Administrators
Whether you are a student, recent graduate or waiting for your employer’s health insurance benefits to begin, the professionals at CBA Administrators Inc., an affiliate of The Chicago Bar Association, can assist you with health or other insurance questions. Check out these and our other insurance programs at www.chicagobar.org/insurance or call (312) 554-2075.