Thank you for your interest in the Section of Labor and Employment Law. As part of the Section’s ongoing efforts to involve law students in Section activities, the Section is appointing law student liaisons to selected Section committees. This is an exciting opportunity for law students who are interested in a career in labor and employment law.

The Section's committees deal with emerging legal issues and are a major force behind many developments in labor and employment law. Each committee offers members the opportunity to meet and work with colleagues experienced in the committee's area of concentration and, when appropriate, with government policy makers and regulators. Committees meet in conjunction with the Section’s CLE Conference and several committees hold independent midwinter meetings each year.

The following information will assist you in applying for a liaison position with one of our standing committees. This is a very competitive program and we look forward to receiving your application.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

This year, the Section will appoint one (1) law student to serve as the law student liaison for each ofthe following two standing committees: Employment Rights and Responsibilities and Employee Benefits.

Liaisons are invited to attend all meetings and to participate in conference calls and other committee activities. Each liaison will be eligible for funding in the amount of $1,500.00 to attend the midwinter meeting of their assigned committee and provide a brief report on the meeting for the law student members of the Section. The appointment period for is September 1, 2008 – August 31, 2009.

Law Student Liaison to Section Standing Committee’s Duties Include:

• Communicate to committee leadership regarding issues being addressed in law school classes relevant to the committee;
• Provide ideas on how the committee can increase law student membership or provide meaningful benefits to existing law students;
• Participate in committee conference calls and online discussions;
• Publicize committee events and programs on campuses and through the Law Student Division;
• Contribute articles or assistance to the committee’s newsletter or website upon request;
• Assist with the committee’s diversity efforts
• Organize Law Student Outreach Program at their respective law school
• Serve as a "think tank" on monthly conference calls with the Law Student Outreach Taskforce and assist with special projects such as updating the Law Student page on the Section's website.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applications must be sent on or before August 15, 2008. Applications must include a copy of your resume. To serve as a liaison, you must join or be a member of the ABA and the Labor and Employment Law Section. You can join at anytime before you e-mail your application.