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E-Zines for SBA Presidents profiles the work SBAs and SBA Presidents around the country are doing. We look forward to hearing from other SBAs who are doing great things too. Please send an email to Ben Gibson, Law Student Division Vice-Chair/SBAs and let him know about the worthwhile activities at your law school.

2007-2008

• Issue 3: March 2008
• Issue 2: November 2007
• Issue 1: October 2007

http://www.abanet.org/lsd/sba/survey/home.html

As many of our terms are nearing their end, you might be thinking about the legacy you will leave behind as President.  Hopefully, you were able to accomplish some great things and tackle big issues during your time as SBA President.  Now, it is time for us to give something back to the next generation of SBA Presidents that will succeed us.  We all face common issues and challenges at each of our respective schools, and so it is time we start working together to share innovative ideas and solutions on how to solve them. 

During March and April, we will be collecting your innovative ideas to the 25 most common issues facing America's Law Schools. 196 of your ideas (one for every ABA approved law school) will be published in a book entitled 196 Innovative Ideas for America's Law Schools.  The book will be our legacy of ideas that will be given to every new SBA President at the ABA Annual Meeting this August in NYC. 

I know, like me, that you are extremely busy.  That is why I have made the submission of ideas as easy as possible.  All you have to do is fill out a simple online survey available here: http://www.abanet.org/lsd/sba/survey/home.html.  Please take a moment and submit your innovative ideas now http://www.abanet.org/lsd/sba/survey/home.htm

SBA and SBA Presidents Award
Apply! http://www.abanet.org/lsd/awards/home.html
Award nominations must be approved by your Law School Dean or Assistant Dean and received via email at lsd-awards@abanet.org by the ABA Law Student Division on or before Midnight CDT April 1, 2008.

Thank you John D. Cirrinicione, SBA President at Widener University School of Law-Delaware for sharing his research regarding Compensation for SBA Presidents

Be sure to report your election to the ABA using our fast and easy electronic reporting form.

Law students can join the ABA Law Student Division for only $25 by completing an on-line application or by calling 1-800-285-2221.

• SBA Handbook (pdf format)
• 2006 SBA Survey Results
• SBA President Discussion Board
• Law School Constitution and Bylaws
• SBA/Law School Websites
• List of SBA Presidents and ABA Representatives
• Grant Program

• For ABA Representatives
• What is the Assembly?
• Law Student Division Awards
• Calendar of Events
• Competitions
• Grant Program
• Leadership Positions
• Law Student Mental Health
• Public Interest Activities
• Diversity Day
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)
• Work-A-Day

• Questions for the Vice-Chair/SBA
• Questions for other Law Student Division leaders
• Questions for the ABA Law Student Division
• Question for the general ABA
• Question about your ABA Membership (800/285-2221)
• Question about Law School Accreditation (312/988-6738)

Ben Gibson
Florida State University College of Law
Tallahassee, FL 

 

Dear Presidents,

Congratulations to each of you on your election as SBA President!  You are now part of an elite group of law school leaders across this country who have the unique ability to impact and lead your student body like no one else.  This next year will no doubt be a busy one for you.  As a former SBA President myself, I know the challenges and great opportunity that each of you now have in front of you.  

Check out the List of Resources that will help you as an SBA President.  There you will find information on:

• Why you should attend the ABA Annual Meeting in NYC August 7-12.
• How to reach America's Law School Presidents through the SBA Listserve.
• Online Resources for SBA Presidents.
• Why you should attend your Fall and Spring Leadership Summits and how to get involved with law school leaders in your state and region.
• Law Student Advocacy/Lobbying Efforts.
• How to Join the ABA Law Student Division.

As a law school President you can impact your student body in a profound way.  I encourage you to get involved in the ABA and network with other Presidents across the country, starting this August in NYC.  As the summer progresses, I will be sending out more information that will benefit you as an SBA President- be on the lookout for it.

If there is anything I can do to help you or your SBA, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Grant Program
The ABA Law Student Division Grant Program provides financial and program support each year to student organizations of ABA-approved law schools to establish programs/activities which emphasize diversity, ethics, professionalism training and public interest/service activities.

Representatives and Membership Funds
A limited amount of funding is available to ABA Representatives through the ABA Law Student Division Representative Fund and Membership Fund.

Handout Materials

• Benefits of Membership
• Role/Responsibilities of ABA Representative
• Frequently Asked Questions
• List of SBA Presidents & ABA Representatives
• Talking Points
• Making Your Case for Membership

Posters and Flyers

• Benefits Flyer
• Benefits Sign
• Membership Incentive Flyer
• Competitions Poster
• Leadership Poster

Presentation Materials

• Recruitment Power Point Presentation (view)
• Representative Training Power Point Presentation (view)

• The Accreditation Process
• Bar Admission Requirements
• Career Counsel
• Career and Networking Resources
• Law Day (May 1)
• Directory of ABA Entities
• ABA Entity Profiles
• Section Officers Conference (SOC)
• Writing Contests and Competitions
• Market Research
• Summer Study Abroad Opportunities