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Summer Law Clerk Program: Library of Congress Career Panel
The Library of Congress, founded in 1800, is the world’s largest Library and oldest federal cultural institution. It has over 100 attorneys on staff. A panel of lawyers from the Library’s Office of General Counsel, the U.S. Copyright Office, the Law Library of the United States, and other Library offices will talk about their practices and the opportunities for both lawyers and interns.
The Summer Law Clerk Program provides students, legal interns, and recent graduates with the opportunity to participate in a variety of presentations hosted by various FBA leaders, federal agencies, and other notable speakers. These free webinars allow attendees to learn directly from practitioners about career development, missions and operations, employment opportunities, and more! Check the program page for updates as programming is added.
July 14 Speakers
Hope O’Keeffe, Sr. Associate General Counsel, OGC
Ron Backes, Director, Contracts and Grants Directorate
Jenny Gesley, Foreign Law Specialist, Law Library of Congress
John Riley, Assistant General Counsel, Copyright Office
Jeanne Dennis, American Law Division, Congressional Research Service
Registration
Registration for this event closed on July 14.
Registration Fees
- Complimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members
Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.
Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.
CLE
Please note CLE will not be offered for this event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access the virtual webinar?
A: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar.
Q: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?
A: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar.
Q: Who do I contact for more information?
A: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions.
Email Communication Policy
By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
Recording Disclaimer
By registering for an online FBA program, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same, do not register for the event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Daniel Hamilton, Program Coordinator, at dhamilton@fedbar.org