Class Is in Session at the FBA’s Law Student Series

The entire legal ecosystem is affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and it is most certainly a unique time to be a law student. How do law students prepare for their profession while the industry is evolving? Many students seek resources for how to successfully handle changes and challenges stemming from the coronavirus crisis.

The Federal Bar Association is responding to obstacles law students face when they pursue their legal education. Case in point, the FBA will present a new Law Student Series that kicks off Monday, July 13 with programs that are an excellent source for how to handle COVID-19 disrupting one’s schooling, career, and everything in between. For information on program dates, times, and registration, please visit fedbar.org/law-student-division. Registration is FREE!

Law students will be exposed to a slew of different presenters and topics to help them meet the challenges of this unprecedented time. For example, on July 13 from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. ET, the “Law Student Series Kick-Off & Careers in the Department of Justice” will feature attorneys from various divisions of the Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.

In addition, there will be a session on “Judge Advocate Panel,” “Careers in Tax Law Panel,” and “Hidden Jobs on Capitol Hill.” These programs will aid law students in creating connections and approaching the law from an ethical, holistic, and entrepreneurial perspective. The presentations will allow students and interns to learn directly from practitioners about career development, missions and operations, enrichment and employment opportunities, and more!

The Law Student Division, in collaboration with the Younger Lawyers Division’s Summer Law Clerk Program, is excited to present the Law Student Series. Starting July 13, students, legal interns, and recent graduates will have the extraordinary opportunity to participate in panel presentations hosted by various Federal Bar Association leaders, federal agencies, and other notable speakers.

Many law students expressed how COVID-19 has prevented them from keeping the momentum going when it comes to education, networking, and careers. Much of the information presented by panelists at the FBA’s Law Student Series will focus on problem-solving when it comes to canceled bar exams, uncertain internship start dates, job placement concerns, clerkships up in the air, and changing law school programs.

During this novel time, the FBA will be providing FREE programming to law students even if they are not yet members of the FBA through the Law Student Series. This series will help fill a gap and provide advice, insight, and enrichment. Importantly, these sessions will assist students in defining and executing short-term and long-term goals.

If you talk to any member of the FBA, they will tell you that the FBA has played an essential role in their careers, collaborations, and professional advancement. In short, the FBA can serve as a resource to law students today, tomorrow, and in the years to come.  We encourage you to join the FBA where you’ll find that many seasoned lawyers are eager and delighted to help new lawyers get oriented.

The Law Student Series is FREE, regardless of FBA member status. The Series will continue during the Annual Meeting where there will be a roundtable session focusing on law students graduating during uncertain times. Check out fedbar.org/fba-2020-virtual-annual-meeting for further information about our 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting!

About the Author

Stacy Slotnick, Esq. holds a J.D., cum laude, from Touro Law Center and a B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She performs a broad range of duties as an entertainment lawyer, including drafting and negotiating contracts; addressing and litigating trademark, copyright, patent, and other IP issues; and directing the strategy and implementation of public relations, blogging, and social media campaigns.

About the FBA

Founded in 1920, the Federal Bar Association is dedicated to the advancement of the science of jurisprudence and to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of all attorneys involved in federal law. Our more than 16,000 members run the gamut of federal practice: attorneys practicing in small to large legal firms, attorneys in corporations and federal agencies, and members of the judiciary. The FBA is the catalyst for communication between the bar and the bench, as well as the private and public sectors. Visit us at fedbar.org to learn more.