Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary-Treasurer

Election Method
Elected each year by the Law Student Division Board of Governors during their Spring Meeting in March.

Term
Successful candidates for each of these positions serve as Officers-Elect from March to August before assuming office. Official office term is one year (August to August) beginning at the conclusion of the ABA Annual Meeting and concluding upon adjournment of the following ABA Annual Meeting.

Position Description
National Officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary-Treasurer

Eligibility
To qualify as a candidate, an individual must be:

• A law student attending an ABA-approved law school;
• An ABA Law Student Division member in good standing (dues must be paid in full for the current bar year by the filing deadline);
• A law student in good standing at law school (not on academic probation or suspension) during the 2007-08 academic year;
• A student who has not received his/her first degree in law;
• A law student attending law school during the academic year subsequent to June 1, 2008;
• A student who has received the support of his/her law school dean to run for office. All nomination forms must be approved and signed by each candidate's dean; and
• A law student who is in compliance with the nomination submission deadlines and requirements.

Nomination Deadline
The nomination form, candidate's statement and resume must be postmarked by February 1, 2008 using an overnight mail service (i.e., Federal Express) to furnish clear proof of sending and receipt. Nominations sent via regular mail are not eligible for certification. This is a "strict liability" deadline and requirement. No exceptions will be granted.

Additional Information

• Job Descriptions: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary-Treasurer
• 2008 Spring Board Meeting & Circuit Governor Training (Tentative Agenda)

Please review the job description for the position you are applying for before continuing to the Nomination Form. In order to access the Nomination Form, you will be required to read the Election Procedures and accept the Code of Election Regulations.

Election Method
Elected by the SBA Conference (SBA Presidents from each ABA-approved law school) and confirmed by the Law Student Division Board of Governors. Election takes place in conjunction with the ABA Annual Meeting in August of each year.

Term
Official office term is one year (August to August) beginning at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting and concluding upon adjournment of the following Annual Meeting.

Position Description
National Officer: Vice Chair - Student Bar Associations

Eligibility
To qualify as a candidate, an individual must be:

• A law student attending an ABA-approved law school;
• An ABA Law Student Division member in good standing (dues must be paid in full for the current bar year by the filing deadline);
• A student in good standing at law school (not on academic probation or suspension) during the 2007-08 academic year;
• A law student who has not received his/her first degree in law;
• A student attending law school during the academic year subsequent to June 1, 2008;
• A law student who has received the support of his/her law school dean to run for office. All nomination forms must be approved and signed by each candidate's dean;
• A law student who is in compliance with the nomination submission deadlines and requirements; and
• A law student who has previously participated in a student bar association.

Nomination Deadline
The nomination form, candidate's statement and resume must be postmarked by June 1, 2008 using an overnight mail service (i.e., Federal Express) to furnish clear proof of sending and receipt. Nominations sent via regular mail are not eligible for certification. This is a "strict liability" deadline and requirement. No exceptions will be granted

Additional Information

• Job Description
• Proxy and Voting Procedures (released in March)

You will be required to review the job description for this position, read the Election Procedures and accept the Code of Election Regulations in order to access the Nomination Form.

Election Method
Appointed each year by the Law Student Division Chair

Term
One year (March to March) beginning at the conclusion of the ABA Law Student Division Board of Governors Spring Meeting and concluding upon adjournment of the following Spring Meeting. The law student appointed to the Student Editor position is required to attend the Law Student Division Spring Board of Governors Meeting and Governor Training Session, March 12-16, 2008 in a location to be announced.

Position Description
Student Editor-Student Lawyer Magazine

Eligibility
To qualify as a candidate, an individual must be:

• A law student attending an ABA-approved law school;
  
• An ABA Law Student Division member in good standing (dues must be paid in full for the current bar year by the filing deadline);
  
• A law student in good standing at law school (not on academic probation or suspension) during the 2007-08 academic year;
  
• A student who has not received his/her first degree in law;
  
• A law student attending law school during the academic year subsequent to June 1, 2008;
  
• A law student who is in compliance with submission deadlines and requirements; and
• A law student experienced in journalism or public affairs with strong news writing, editing, and reporting skills

Nomination Deadline
To apply, send a cover letter with your resume and three published news writing clips or news releases to American Bar Association, Law Student Division, Attn: Student Editor Applicants, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610. To be considered, all applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2008 using an overnight mail service (i.e., Federal Express) to furnish clear proof of sending and receipt. Applications sent via regular mail are not eligible for consideration. This is a "strict liability" deadline and requirement. No exceptions will be granted.

Additional Information

• Job Description
• Finalists will be interviewed by telephone, and the student editor will be appointed in early March.
• Questions should be directed to: abalsd@abanet.org

Election Method
Appointed each year by the Chair of the ABA Law Student Division

Term
One year (August to August) beginning at the conclusion of the ABA Annual Meeting and concluding upon adjournment of the following Annual Meeting.

Position Description
Law Student Division Liaison to Other ABA Entities

Eligibility
To qualify as a candidate, an individual must be:

• A law student attending an ABA-approved law school;
  
• An ABA Law Student Division member in good standing (dues must be paid in full for the current bar year by the filing deadline);
  
• A law student in good standing at law school (not on academic probation or suspension) during the 2007-08 academic year;
  
• A law student attending law school during the academic year subsequent to June 1, 2008; and
  
• A law student who is in compliance with submission deadlines and requirements.

Nomination Deadline
To apply, complete the Liaison Application and mail it with your resume to the American Bar Association, Law Student Division, Attn: Liaison/NSD Applicants, 321 North Clark Street, 19th Floor, Chicago, IL 60610. To be considered, all applications must be postmarked by February 15, 2008. This is a "strict liability" deadline. No exceptions will be granted.

Additional Information

• Job Description
• 2008-2009 Positions Available
• Applicants will be interviewed by telephone in April and Liaisons will be appointed around May 15.
• Questions should be directed to: abalsd@abanet.org

You will be required read the Liaison job description in order to access the Application Form.

There are five National Student Directors (NSD):

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
• Arbitration Competition
• Client Counseling Competition
• Negotiation Competition
• National Appellate Advocacy Competition

Those interested in a position as National Student Director must complete the Application and mail it with a resume to the American Bar Association, Law Student Division, Attn: Liaison/NSD Applicants, 321 North Clark Street, 19th Floor, Chicago, IL 60610. To be considered, all applications must be postmarked by February 15, 2008. This is a "strict liability" deadline. No exceptions will be granted.

• Job Description*
• Applicants will be interviewed by telephone in April and Liaisons will be appointed around May 15.
• Questions should be directed to: abalsd@abanet.org

You will be required to read the National Student Director job description in order to access the Application Form.

Information for applying for Lt. Governor positions is sent out by the respective Circuit Governors immediately following their appointment in March. For a list of current Lt. Governor positions, refer to your circuit webpage.

Those interested in serving as the ABA Representatives should contact their SBA Presidents or current ABA Representative or consult with their law school Dean for more information and eligibility requirements.

See the ABA Representatives Homepage for a brief overview of the position's responsibilities and duties.

Those interested in serving as their school’s SBA President should contact their current SBA Presidents or current ABA Representative or consult with the law school Dean for more information and eligibility requirements.

January 15

• Representative to the ABA Board of Governors

February 1

• Chair
• Vice Chair
• Secretary-Treasurer
• Circuit Governors
• Student Editor

February 15

• Law Student Division Liaisons to ABA Entities
• National Student Directors

June 1

• Vice Chair/Student Bar Associations
• Division Delegates to the ABA House of Delegates (3 positions)

May/June

• Lt Governors

Please note that all positions (except Lt. Governors) have "strict liability" deadlines and delivery requirements with no extensions granted. Please refer to the guidelines for more information. ABA Law Student Division membership is a prerequisite to leadership in the Division. A nominee/applicant must be a member in good standing at the time their application is filed. A member in good standing constitutes an individual who has paid their dues in full for the current Association year.

• Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary-Treasurer
• Vice Chair-Student Bar Associations
• Division Delegates
• Division Representative to the ABA Board of Governors
• Student Editor
• Entity Liaisons
• National Student Directors

• Circuit Governors
• Lt Governors

• ABA School Representatives
• Student Bar Association Presidents (SBAs)

• Leadership Poster
• Division Handbook
• Division Structure
• Guide to the Code of Election Regulations
• Code of Election Regulations
• How to Proxy a Vote in the Circuit Governor Election

If you have any questions regarding any of these positions, please feel free to contact your Circuit Governor, your school's ABA Representative or SBA President.

• Current Leaders
• Division Director
• Division Chair