Contents of February 2006 and previous issues

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Student Lawyer, February 2006 - Vol. 34, No. 6
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FEATURES

Lives in the Balance
BY CYNTHIA L. COOPER
Women are leading the way as the legal profession develops models of work--for men and women--that mesh with lawyers' personal lives.

Help Yourself and Others With Pro Bono
BY MELANIE KUSHNIR
In addition to serving those who can't afford legal services, pro bono work provides relevant work experience and other career-development benefits for law students.

ABA Directory of Pro Bono Programs

ABA Commission on the Renaissance of Idealism in the Legal Profession Pro Bono and Public Service Resource Guide

State Bar Exam Directory
Dates, contact information, and other essentials for the July 2006 exam. For further information, visit the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.

DEPARTMENTS

Officially Speaking
BY VICKI L. GOODMAN
The ABA offers valuable resources to boost your education and career.

Jobs
BY DONNA GERSON
Long-distance job searches require forethought and planning.

Hot Practice
BY LISA STANSKY
Persistence pays off when looking for work in entertainment law.

Legal Research
BY TRAVIS MCDADE
The American Law Reports can help you answer novel questions of law.

Professionalism
BY LORI E. SHAW
What are your views about cheating in law school? Click here to take Professor Shaw's survey.

Opinion
BY MATT STABILE
Student government is a good rehearsal for practicing law.

Division Dialogue
EDITED BY KAREN TAYLOR

Arkansas Dean Honored for Diversity Efforts

Students Wanted for Leadership Positions With the Law Student Division

Circuit Board

Liaison Notebook

Lead and Earn Writing Prizes With Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section

GP Solo Division Offers Students a Unique Mentoring Program

Section of Labor and Employment Law Works for Law Students

Grant Program: Phi Alpha Delta Hosts Apprenticeship Dinner for Lawyers and Students

Spotlight: ABA Scholarship Helps Student Serve Native American Community