Volunteers are needed for the 2021 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational, which will be held virtually March 12-14 via Zoom.
This program provides an opportunity for students to learn what it is like to prepare and present a legal case before the Illinois courts. Participating students gain a better understanding of the justice system and improve their knowledge, skills, and ability to articulate in a reasoned, thoughtful manner.
The 2021 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational will be held virtually due to concerns about the safety of large in-person gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event will take place from March 12-14, 2021, via Zoom.
There’s still time to bid on an array of items at the Illinois Bar Foundation’s Gala-Palooza silent auction.
The silent auction is part of the IBF’s virtual Gala, which is held over three days to raise funds for colleagues in need and to support civil legal aid throughout the state of Illinois.
The inaugural class of the ISBA Leadership Academy graduated on September 24 during a virtual ceremony. This landmark program is designed to train the next generation of professionals to become effective leaders in the Illinois legal community. Congratulations to the graduates!
With recent concerns regarding COVID-19, the Illinois Bar Foundation board and staff have made the difficult decision to postpone tomorrow night's Lawyers Rock concert fundraiser.
The ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law celebrated International Women's Day over afternoon tea at the Drake Hotel on Friday, March 6.
Please save the date for the Illinois Bar Foundation’s Lawyers Rock presented by ISBA Mutual on Thursday, March 12 at the Lincoln Hall in Chicago. Enjoy live music and lots of fun as lawyers rock out for justice. The proceeds of this event help the Illinois Bar Foundation ensure access to justice and support juvenile justice causes through the Foundation’s M. Denny Hassakis Fund. General Admission is $50 per person and VIP tickets are $100 per person. A limited quantity of reduced price YLD General Admission tickets are available for current ISBA YLD members.
The ISBA Young Lawyers Division hosted speed networking and wine tasting events on Friday, Feb. 28, at the ISBA Mutual office in Chicago. Young lawyers, newly-admitted lawyers, and law students came together to sample and learn about wine, socialize, and network. Thank you to everyone who attended and our event sponsors!
Volunteers are needed for the 2020 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational, which will be held March 14-15 at the University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign-Urbana.
This program provides an opportunity for students to learn what it is like to prepare and present a legal case before the Illinois courts. Participating students gain a better understanding of the justice system and improve their knowledge, skills, and ability to articulate in a reasoned, thoughtful manner.
Every few years, the Illinois State Bar Association organizes an admission ceremony at the U.S. Supreme Court. This year's ceremony will take place June 14-15, 2020, in Washington, D.C.
Only 50 spots will be available. A special group hotel room rate will be available at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel for admittees, their families, and guests.
To be eligible, you must be an active lawyer member of the ISBA, admitted to practice more than 3 years, and not have any adverse disciplinary action pronounced or in effect during that 3-year period.