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For OCBA Law Student Members

Investing in a Successful Legal Career Starts Here

As a member of the Orange County Bar Association, law students enjoy many OCBA programs and services to help them achieve their legal career goals.

OCBA Law Students have access to an array of member benefits as well as to OCBA social events and community outreach activities-connecting the student with the legal community.

Recognizing law students are busy completing law school, the OCBA also brings its activities and programs to the law schools to make it easier for the students to participate. See schedule of Upcoming Law Student Events & Activities below.

Finding Your Legal Niche

OCBA law students are encouraged to participate in one of the many OCBA Sections that introduce students to over 24 areas of law. Specialty sections, which meet frequently, focus on specific areas of law and professional growth. Sections are great sources for students to explore various areas of law and to network with practicing attorneys.

Law student members may attend a meeting of each of the 24 sections free of charge once. After the first section meeting, there is only a $10 fee to join a section.* Sign up online to attend your first section meeting for free. For information about attending a section meeting, please contact Stephanie Collins.

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    Schedule of Upcoming Law Student Events & Activities
    Please visit the OCBA Calendar of Events for information about upcoming section meetings and other OCBA events.


    The OCBA Young Lawyers Division presents
    Learn to Salsa Dance!

    When: Thursday, May 15, 2008
    6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Where: Tapas Restaurant
    4253 Martingale Way, Newport Beach, 92660
    What: For a toe-tapping good time, mark your calendar for
    The OCBA Young Lawyers Division Salsa Social
    No dance partner required. Must be 21 or older to attend.
    Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 7, 2008

    For more info:


    The OCBA Insurance Law Section presents
    Annual Insurance Law Update

    When: Thursday, June 5, 2008
    5:30 p.m. Registration 6:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Program
    Where: Westin South Coast Plaza
    686 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa
    What: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AND HOT ISSUES
    Pre-registration deadline is May 29, 2008.
    Speakers:
    Stephen J. Erigero, Attorney at Law, Ropers Majeski Kohn & Bentley
    James R. Robie, Attorney at Law, Robie & Matthai
    Edward Susolik, Attorney at Law, Callahan & Blaine APLC
    Judicial Moderator:
    Hon. Rex A. Heeseman, Los Angeles Superior Court

    Topics:

    • Annual Survey of 2007/2008 Insurance Cases
    • Bad Faith
    • Punitive Damages
    • Duty to Defend and Cumis
    • Homeowners & Property Insurance
    • Broker/Agent Issues
    • Status of Insurance Markets
    • Legislation and Regulation
    • California Supreme Court Review

    For more information or to register:


    The OCBA Family Law Section presents
    Custody & Visitation Seminar

    When: Wednesday, June 11, 2008
    Where: DoubleTree Hotel
    100 The City Dr., Orange
    What: Pre-registration deadline is June, 4, 2008

    A view from the bench, the bar and the mental health profession.

    Speakers:
    Hon. Kenneth A. Black, Los Angeles Superior Court
    Eleanor A. Stegmeier, Attorney at Law, Stegmeier & Gelbart, LLP
    Stephen Adam, Ph.D.

    Topics:

    • Custody Orders from Ex Parte to Trial
    • Child Custody 730 Evaluations
    • Role of the 733 Expert
    • Utilizing a Consultant, With and Without an Evaluation
    • Appointment of Minor’s Counsel and Family Code Section 3190
    • Move-Away Issues
    • And more...

    For more information or to register:


    The OCBA Young Lawyers Division presents
    CPR Learning Opportunity

    When: Saturday, June 28, 2008
    9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    Where: William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
    4601 Walnut Ave., Irvine, 92604
    What: The YLD Community Outreach Committee invites you to an opportunity to learn Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
    Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 11, 2008
    Space is limited. Lunch will be provided.

    For more info:

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    For more information about law student membership and law student events & activities, please contact Program Coordinator at 949-440-6700, ext. 119.

    Law students who are not already members interested in joining the OCBA may sign up online.