ABA Law Student Division
ABA Representatives
Welcome
ABA Representatives:
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the ABA. If you are a first time Rep, we will have a lot to learn together, but it will be rewarding. If you are a returning Rep, I look forward to working with you during the coming school year and learning from your experiences. I am excited to work with all of you.
Fall recruitment has been a success thus far thanks to the enthusiasm and energy of our ABA Representatives. More than just a representative, you are a leader in your law school and indeed your Circuit. You will be the face of the ABA at your law school and in many cases the face of our initiatives and programming. Please explore the website and take a look at our programs. As Representatives, we hope you will considering sponsoring one or more of the ABA on-campus programs such as Diversity Day, Work-A-Day Community Service and Mental Health Day. These programs not only help your school with recruiting, but will also help ehance the legal education experience for law students at your school.
Please take advantage of the resources regarding these initiatives and other programs offered by the ABA by visiting the ABA website at www.abanet.org. I have an open door policy and am happy to answer any questions or concerns you have at any time. I am here for you. For your convenience, I invite you to use the “Ask Galen” box located further down on this page.
I look forward to hearing from you and I wish you luck throughout this semester.
Galen Hair
Vice Chair
Funding Sources
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.
Rep Rewards Program
If you haven’t already done so, be sure to send an e-mail to reprewards@abanet.org describing your fall term recruitment activity. Be sure to include your name, street address (no PO boxes), phone number, and school and we’ll send you a $25 American Express gift card. Please note: You must be the official ABA Representative at your school to be eligible for this gift card. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing.
- Representatives Rewards Program
- Online Ad and Logo
Resources
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.
Making Your Case for Membership
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Benefits of Membership
- Talking Points
- Making Your Case for Joining
- Rep Training PowerPoint Presentation (PowerPoint or PDF formats)
- LRAP Advocacy Presentation (PowerPoint or PDF formats)
Membership Reports
Funding
Other Useful Resources
Resources for Membership Campaigns
Law Student Division Activities
ABA Representative Coordinator
Galen Hair, Vice Chair
Tulane University Law School
New Orleans, LA
Calendar of Events
2008-2009 Law Student Division Calendar of Events
Program Evaluations -- Tell Us What You Think
ABA Representative Materials
Be sure to report your election or appointment to the ABA using our fast and easy electronic reporting form. ABA Reps who have completed their reporting form should receive the following items within 3 weeks of reporting.
Padfolio (mailed in July to all ABA Reps who completed the Reporting Form)
This handy kit includes a list of ABA membership talking points, business cards for you to distribute to your fellow students, a sample of the ABA Journal and Student Lawyer, and a sample highlighter. If there is more than one ABA Representative at your law school, it is the primary Representative’s responsibility to share this information with the other reps and discuss the contents with them. If you have not received your padfolio and you completed the 2008-2009 ABA Representative Reporting Form, please email Membership/Marketing.
ABA Rep Polo Shirt (mailed in July to all representatives to responded to email)
ABA Law Student Division Representative Polo Shirts were mailed to all ABA Representatives who confirmed their mailing address to Katie Dowd with the Law Student Division staff. If you have not received your polo shirt and you completed a reporting form and confirmed your shirt size and mailing address, please email Katie Dowd. Include confirmation of your shipping address and your shirt size (available in Men's or Women's sizes: S/M/L/XL/XXL).
Rep Box (shipped in July and August)
An official Rep Box, containing materials for promoting ABA membership during tabling events at orientation and throughout the year were mailed to all PRIMARY ABA Representatives who completed a 2008-2009 ABA Representative Reporting Form. If there is more than one ABA Representative at your law school, it is the primary Representative’s responsibility to share this information with the other reps and discuss the contents with them. In addition to membership enrollment forms, the rep box contains membership flyers, give-away highlighters, two sample magazines with table-top display stands, a large ABA banner for tabling events, and information on additional ABA benefits for law students.
Thank you all for your participation and for agreeing to represent the ABA on your campus.
