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Nominations Sought for 2019 Kimball Award for Advancement of the Administration of Justice
Nominations will be accepted through Monday, March 25.
Attorney Volunteers Needed to Judge State High School Mock Trial Competition
Attorneys interested in serving as a presiding judge, timekeeper or scoring judge for the 2019 Richard N. Ware IV State High School Mock Trial Competition in Lafayette should email Competition Co-Chair Megan E. Réaux at mreaux@hillandbeyer.com by March 27.
LBLS Accepting Requests for Certification Applications
The Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization is accepting applications for certification in health law through March 31.
Charter Registration Available Through April 1 for Annual Meeting, Summer School
Take advantage of special charter pricing through April 1 for the 78th LSBA Annual Meeting and the LSBA/Louisiana Judicial College Joint Summer School, with the 1960s-vibed theme “Evolution of the Profession.”
Nomination Deadline April 1 for 2019 Civics in Action Student Award
The Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education is accepting online nominations through April 1 for the award recognizing middle or high school students.
Final Hearing Set for Comments on LBLS Employment Law Standards, Labor Law Standards
The Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization’s (LBLS) fourth and final public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 2.
LSBA Section Membership: Renew or Sign Up by April 15
Members should complete and return the 2019-20 Section application with payment by April 15 to: Section Membership, Louisiana State Bar Association, 601 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130-3404.
Notice: La. State Board of Social Work Examiners Solicitation for Legal Services
The Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners has issued a Solicitation for Legal Services. Proposals are due by 4:30 p.m. April 30.
Sponsors, Exhibitors, Advertisers for Annual Meeting/Summer School: Respond by May 3
The LJC / LSBA Joint Summer School and LSBA Annual Meeting offers a variety of venues for sponsors and vendors to market products or services to the states’ legal professionals.
House of Delegates Resolution Deadline is May 8
The House’s next meeting is Thursday, June 6, in Destin, Fla.
Volunteer Opportunities Open for 2019 Suit Up for the Future Program
The 2019 summer program for high school students interested in the legal profession is scheduled for June 10-28.
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