Professionalism Week

Spotlight on Professionalism Week:

When you entered law school, you probably assumed that with graduate school came professionalism.  However, you may be asking yourself “what exactly is professionalism in the legal community?”   Whether you are looking for information on how to dress to nail that upcoming interview, how to better handle your anxiety in law school and in the legal profession, or just want to hear great speakers discussing relevant topics in todays ever-changing legal community, look no further then professionalism week! 

This week (Week of April 2), the Capital University Office of Professional Development will be hosting a plethora of events including:   

THE DISTELHORST LECTURE ON PROFESSIONALISM & ETHICS Thursday, April 5, 2018 – 4:00 PM-6:00 PM, reception to follow Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH Depression and Anxiety in the Legal Profession Daniel Lukasik, Esq. In addition to the lecture, we will host a panel discussion featuring §  Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director, Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program, Inc. §  Megan R. Snyder, MSW, LISW, Clinical Director, Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program, Inc. §  Douglas Althauser Esq., LICDC-CS, MAC, ICADC, ICCS, Moderator, Executive Director, Family & Youth Law Center at Capital University Law School This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 2.00 total CLE hours of attorney professional conduct instruction. This event is free. Register to attend at http://law.capital.edu/distelhorstlecture/ PROFESSIONALISM RESPONSIBILITY SEMINAR Wednesday, April 4, 2018 – 12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Networking Lunch; 1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Seminar Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH Presented by Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter   Known Unknowns: Counseling Clients with Diminished Capacity §  Jason Beehler, Director, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter §  The recent publication of a prequel to To Kill a Mockingbird raised uncomfortable questions about whether Harper Lee—a notorious recluse who refused to publish any of her work after Mockingbird—had the mental capacity to consent to the publication. Using Harper Lee and other recent high profile cases, Jason will discuss the ethical and practical considerations inherent in counseling clients with diminished capacity. Recent Ethics Opinions §  Jonathan Coughlan, Director, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter  §  Jon will discuss several topics, including when lawyers have a duty to report misconduct, complex issues regarding conflicts of interest, and proper management of trust accounts, and standards for maintaining client confidentiality. Panel Discussion: Various topics including engagement letters, agreements, and more. §  Moderator: Jonathan Coughlan, Director, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter §  Don Scheetz, Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, Office of Disciplinary Counsel for the Supreme Court of Ohio §  Jason Beehler, Director, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter §  Alvin Mathews, Partner, James E. Arnold & Associates, LPA This course is pending before the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 3.00 total CLE hours of instruction. This event is free. Register to attend athttp://law.capital.edu/professionalresponsibilityseminar/   DRESS FOR SUCCESS Tuesday, April 3, 2018 – 5:30 PM-7:00 PM Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH Presented by the Office of Professional Development, Women’s Law Association, Phi Alpha Delta, Asian-Pacific American Law Student Association Looking your best at school, during interviews, and at the office is key to your professional reputation.  Building and maintaining a wardrobe ready for any occasion is your ticket to success. Entertaining and informative individual presentations for men and women will highlight: §  What to Wear (and When) §  How to Infuse Your Style §  How to Build a Professional Wardrobe §  Where and How to Shop Following the presentations, students and alumni will be able to network and shop! Bring along gently used professional attire and accessories to swap. All leftover clothing and accessories will be donated to local charities. Monetary donations are welcome, too. This event is free. Register to attend at http://law.capital.edu/dressforsuccess/

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Professional Development(OPD@law.capital.edu or 614-236-6888).

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Event Spotlight: Barristers Ball

Event Spotlight: Barristers Ball

With the semester winding down, finals on the horizon, final papers being due shortly, and yet another year winding down.  Before the hustle and bustle of finals, why not one last chance to celebrate a year of school down, or for some, the near end of law school with a big party?! 

Where does such an event exist you may ask?  Well look no further then the Barristers Ball!  Hosted by the Student Bar Association, the Barristers Ball is a formal event open to all law students.   You can think of it as a last hurrah before graduation, or a time to step away from the books, put on your best suit (or even buy a new one), get your gowns hemmed and enjoy a night of dancing and laughs with your class mates! 

Details for this years Barristers Ball:

When: Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 8:00 PM-12:00 A.M.

Where: The Renaissance Downtown Hotel

            50 North 3^rd Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215

            https://renaissance-hotels.marriott.com/renaissance-columbus-downtown-hotel

Price: $40-Single Ticket; $70-Couple

Why Attend? Because it’s fun, you get to spend time with your friends and classmates, AND you can’t spend all your time in the books! 

What are you waiting for?  Ticket Sales end on Wednesday April 4^th, so go ahead and buy your tickets today!  No date? Go with a friend!  No clothes? This gives you a chance to go shopping!   

  

https://downtowncolumbus.com/

https://www.hotelplanner.com/Hotels/4045/Reservations-Renaissance-Columbus-Downtown-Hotel-Columbus-50-North-3rd-St-43215

Go to your local bar (association)

Time To Explore your Local Bar (Association):

Go explore your local bar…

No, not that bar, your local bar association!  Bar Associations are professional associations of lawyers.  Many bar associations are responsible for regulation of the legal profession in their jurisdiction, while some are merely professional organizations.  Regardless of their function, Bar Associations provide Law Students, New Attorneys, and even the Seasoned Legal Professional the opportunity to grow by providing a plethora events including, but not limited to:

1.     Continuing legal education events (CLE)

2.     Sample Forms Including Complaints, Answers, and other items a new lawyer or a firm starter may need.

3.     Committee Meetings-focusing on areas of law as well as other committees

4.     Mentorship Programs to help law students and young lawyers learn from seasoned professionals how to grow properly and be ethical

5.     Networking Opportunities-meet lawyers in your city, build your professional network, you never know who you will meet!

6.     And many more!

In addition to your local bar association, you can visit your state bar association for even more resources.  If you happen to reside in Columbus, you are in luck!  The Columbus Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association are both less than ten miles apart from each other, giving you as a rising lawyer, a young lawyer, or the seasoned legal professional, no shortage of opportunities.

For more information, you can visit the following:

http://www.cbalaw.org/cba_prod

https://www.ohiobar.org/Pages/Home.aspx

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Student Organization Spotlight! The Student Bar Association

Student Organization Spotlight: The Student Bar Association (SBA)

Want to be part of something everyone is involved in?  Look no further then the Student Bar Organization (SBA)!  All Law Students are members of the SBA, a student run government organization that works side-by-side with the school administration in matters such as school policies and school leadership.  In addition, the SBA fosters strong relationships between the student body and faculty, administration, and other facets of the legal community.  The SBA offers a plethora of leadership opportunities for both day and evening students.  Whether it’s a position on the executive board, or one of the various committees throughout the school, the SBA can offer opportunities for each and every student!

 

Want to be part of the organization that encompasses the entire student body? Elections are held in the spring for most executive positions, with appointments being made after elections conclude.

Further Questions? You can reach the SBA by emailing sba@law.capital.edu to learn more about executive board positions, the requirements to be an executive board member, as well as the opportunities available to sit on committees, including the admissions committee, helping to shape the future classes!

https://msulawsba.org/