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Student Services and Administrative Offices
Library Resources to Prepare for Final Exams - Spring 2021
As final exams approach, remember that the Library offers practice questions, Concise Hornbooks, and many other valuable resources online through West Academic Study Aids. If you are in the Library...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
Practising Law Institute(PLI)
Practising Law Institute (PLI) invites law students to attend most of its live CLE programs, or view its live or archived Webcasts, for free, on scholarship (see PLI’s student scholarship...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
Resume and Cover Letter Guide
Our Resume and Cover Letter guides are available here and in the document library in Symplicity. These guides provide advice on drafting a strong legal resume and writing carefully thought...
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Student Services and Administrative Offices
Securing Your Sensitive Documents
Encrypting or password protecting your files is a method of securing your information to ensure that only individuals with authorization are able to view and/or edit files. The Office of...
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Academic and Student Programs
Student Legal Writing Competitions - April 2021
The following are writing competitions to which law students may be eligible to submit their writings. For future writing competition deadlines and competitions by subject, see the Library’s Student Legal...
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Academic and Student Programs
Student Legal Writing Competitions - June 2021
The following are writing competitions to which law students may be eligible to submit their writings. For future writing competition deadlines and competitions by subject, see the Library’s Student Legal...
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Academic and Student Programs
Student Legal Writing Competitions - May 2021
The following are writing competitions to which law students may be eligible to submit their writings. or future writing competition deadlines and competitions by subject, see the Library’s Student Legal...
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Student Services and Administrative Offices
Summer 2021 Awarding
At Chicago-Kent College, the Summer semester is the trailing/ending term of the given academic year. Therefore, in order to obtain federal financial aid for Summer, you must have completed the...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
Symplicity App
The Symplicity app has so many incredible features, and can help make your job search the easiest it's ever been. Some notable features include: Personalized job recommendations curated based on...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
Washington DC Public Interest Jobs Clearinghouse and US House of Representatives Employment Bulletin
Interested in opportunities in Washington DC? The Washington Council of Lawyers (the Public Interest Bar Association for Washington, DC), produces the "Public Interest Jobs Clearinghouse" every two weeks. This resource...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
2021 Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair: July 28-30
The Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair is the world's largest LGBTQ+ legal conference and legal career fair. The 2021 program is currently scheduled to be held July 28 -...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
2021 Patent Law Interview Program: Bidding Now Open
The Loyola Patent Law Interview Program targets employers and rising 2L and 3L students. Most employers will be seeking 2Ls for summer associate positions during the summer of 2022. A...
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Student Services and Administrative Offices
Exit Counseling Requirements
All students who are set to graduate in the Spring 2021 semester, who have submitted an Application for Graduation and have borrowed Federal Loans at Chicago-Kent College of Law are...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
Resources Provided by the Chicago Bar Association
The Chicago Bar Career Center is the place to go to find legal industry professionals, jobs, and resources. Legal professionals can search for jobs, post resumes, and browse career resources...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
AccessLex Law School Scholarship Databank
The AccessLex Law School Scholarship Databank makes it easier for students to find money that's already available to help pay for law school and lower their student loan burdens. Students...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
Case Studies with Kirkland: Weekly Through April 13
Join Kirkland & Ellis for a weekly series of virtual webinar discussions on key practice areas. Hear from Kirkland attorneys as they delve into a case study and provide insight...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
Counseling Appointments Available by Zoom
All counselors are available for counseling appointments by Zoom. Please use Symplicity to schedule your appointment, rather than emailing your counselor to set up a time. Schedule your appointment in...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
CSO Google Drive
Did you know that the Career Services Office has a shared Google Drive with resources for students? Documents found in the drive include: Our self-assessment tool An Outside Career Advancement...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
CSO Panopto
Did you know that the Career Services folder in Panopto contains recordings of most recent programs and a library of old programs on a wide variety of topics? Recently added...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
Federal Work-Study Applications Open for Summer 2021; Watch the Informational Video
Federal Work Study (FWS) is a need-based financial aid program established by the federal government. The FWS program provides employment opportunities for eligible students, allowing them to earn, rather than...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
Fourth Annual Chapman and Cutler LLP Maynard H. Jackson Jr. Diversity Scholarship - Deadline September 17
Chapman and Cutler invites students to apply for their Fourth Annual Chapman and Cutler LLP Maynard H. Jackson Jr. Diversity Scholarship. The recipient of the award will receive a $10,000...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
Free ABA Memberships for Students
The American Bar Association offers free memberships to all students enrolled in law school. The membership grants law students access to resources tailored to their interests and needs, opportunities to...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI): Opportunities Remain with Several Agencies
PILI’s Law Student Internship Program connects law students from across the country with public interest law agencies in Illinois and pays them for their work. Typically, Interns receive $6,000 for...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
Public Interest Summer Funding Sources 2021
Planning to do public interest work this summer and need funding? Look no further than the CSO's Public Interest Summer Funding list. This comprehensive guide gives plenty of options for...
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Career Services and Internships/Externships
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois: Law Student Intern Program Application Now Open, deadline April 16, 2021
The USAO for the Northern District of Illinois is responsible for prosecuting all federal crimes within the district. The Office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies...