MCBA Newsletter september 23, 2019
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2019
September Events 9/24/19 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting Criminal Law Committee Meeting 9/27/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop October Events 10/4/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 10/8/19 (Tues) BOG Meeting 10/10/19 (Thurs) Family Law Committee Meeting 10/11/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 10/14/19 (Mon.) Columbus Day-Law & Justice Center Closed CLE Box Lunch 10/15/19 (Tues.) CLE Luncheon 10/17/19 (Thurs.) Law Day Committee Meeting 10/18/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-CLE Meet the Judge 10/25/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop 10/26/19 (Sat.) Legal Advice Fair 10/29/19 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting November Events 11/1/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 11/8/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 11/12/19 (Tues) BOG Meeting 11/15/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's Scholarship/Community Relations Committee Meeting 11/19/19 (Tues.) CLE Luncheon 11/22/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 11/26/19 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 11/28/19 (Thurs.) Thanksgiving Day-Law & Justice Center Closed 11/29/19 (Fri.) Thanksgiving Break-Law & Justice Center Closed “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop December Events 12/6/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 12/10/19 (Tues) BOG Meeting 12/13/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 12/17/19 (Tues.) Annual Holiday Luncheon 12/20/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 12/25/19 (Wed.) Law & Justice Center Closed 12/27/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop 2020 1/1/20 (Wed.) Law & Justice Center Closed |
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTThis past week, we had our CLE luncheon, Pro Bono Boot Camp, and The Central Illinois Paralegal Association's Legal Education seminar. Thank you to all of the presenters and those that attended. Please see the links below for our upcoming CLEs. Congrats to Team MCBA who did very well on Saturday for the run/walk in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Thank you to all who participated and donated. Donations raised totaled $700. But, there is still time to make donations!! See the link below. Lastly, the application process for the annual MCBA scholarship opportunity has roughly a month to go. Law students who are in their second or third year (or equivalent) have this opportunity. Please share this information with qualifying students. The deadline is October 31st. Please see the application LINK. Have a great week ! Joe Foley local community
The Children's Home & Aid Family Visitation Center [FVC] is expanding services for families experiencing domestic violence, date violence, child violence, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, and stalking. This facility is the recipient of a three year grant beginning on October 1, 2019. Please plan to attend the open house on Thursday, October 24 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm.
mcba scholarshipIf you know any second or third year law students, please inform them about the 2019 MCBA Community Service Scholarship. The scholarship application link can be found below. The scholarship has been increased to $2,500. The scholarship is open to second or third year law students with strong ties to McLean County, Bloomington-Normal, or its surrounding communities. Prime candidates will express and demonstrate a commitment to legal aid work, pro bono activities, or community service. The application deadline is October 31, 2019.
Click on the image above to submit an application. young lawyer division (yld)Upcoming Activities Thursday, September 26 - noon-1.oo pm YLD Committee Meeting Friday, September 27 from 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm Happy Hour at Nightshop [The YLD Monthly Happy Hour is held on the last Friday of each month.] All are welcome to attend. mcba t-shirt sale
Click on the MCBA logo above for more details. thursday - october 10
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