Writing award contest open to young lawyers
Young ISBA members have been invited to participate in the 50th annual Lincoln Award Writing Contest that is sponsored by the Illinois Bar Journal Editorial Board.
The contest is open to members under the age of 36 on July 1, 2008, or others who have been admitted to the Illinois bar fewer than five years. Also eligible are law students who will be admitted on or before Dec. 31, 2008.
Each interested participant must file a notice of intent to enter the competition by July 15.
The Lincoln Award contest is an opportunity for enhancement of one’s reputation as a lawyer, as well as publication of an article in the Bar Journal and a cash prize.
The awards are plaques and $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $500 for third place. Winners will be recognized during the subsequent ISBA Annual Meeting awards luncheon.
To obtain the list of rules and an entry form, contact Jean Fenski at (800) 252-8908 or mailto:jfenski@isba.org. Information also is available online at http://www.isba.orgby clicking on Illinois Bar Journal.
Other awards offered
Deadlines are dead ahead for nominations to be submitted for awards that will be presented Friday, June 27, at a luncheon during the ISBA Annual Meeting in the Adam’s Mark Hotel, St. Louis.
Don’t miss these opportunities to honor deserving individuals and organizations. Nomination forms and other information may be obtained via the e-mail addresses provided below.
The Community Leadership Award of the Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: Deadline Monday, March 31. mailto:jsosin@isba.org.
The John C. McAndrews Pro Bono Service Awards in three categories - Individual Lawyer, Law Firm and Bar Association: Deadline Monday, March 31. mailto:tpotter@isba.org.
Young Lawyer of the Year Awards to individuals under age 36 who practice in Cook County and outside the county: Deadline Wednesday, April 18. E- mailto:jsosin@isba.org.
The Law Student Division Public Service Award to an ISBA Law Student Division member from one of the 13 affiliated law schools: Deadline Wednesday, April 18 mailto:jsosin@isba.org.