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38 Student Law. 2 (2009-2010)
Division Offers Unequalled Resources for Leaders

handle is hein.journals/studlyr38 and id is 408 raw text is: Oficiafly Speakn Division Offers Unequalled Resources for Leaders aw students are leaders. Whether in school, our communities, or in another arena, the unique skill set we gain while in law school offers opportunities and respon- sibilities to help others. In case you have any doubt about our future role in society, recall the words of Dick the Butcher in Henry VI. In seeking to re- move the one thing that stood between his rebellious group and an unimpeded revolution, he famously said, The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers. Dick's sophistry is bang on: lawyers (and law students) are leaders. James L. Borkman Because a large part of being an ef- The John Marshall Law School fective leader is continuing to develop Chair, ABA Law Student Division your skill set, the Law Student Division james.borkman@gmail.com has dedicated resources to helping law school leaders. As a member of the Division, you have access to the information, tools, and resources that can help you hone your leadership skills during your time in law school. The ABA has a wealth of resources for leaders on the Law Student Division homepage, www. abanet. orl/lsd. The website offers links relating to leadership at the local, regional, and national levels. You can find proposals affecting legal education, electronic distribution lists for accessing local and national leaders, and programming materials and suggestions from other law students about ef- fective leadership. The information is frequently updated, and I encourage you to check out the leadership section. One of the best ways to develop your leadership skills is by holding a national leadership position. There are more than 80 such positions in the Law Student Division. Elections for the three division delegate positions and vice-chair SBA take place in August at the ABA Annual Meeting in San Francisco. (The deadline to apply is June 1.) I encourage each of you to expand your leadership skills while helping your fellow students and consider running for national office. To help leaders with vision, but without funding, the Law Student Division created its Grant Program. The program provides financial and program support each year to student organizations of ABA-approved law schools to establish first-time programs and activities that emphasize diversity, ethics, professional- ism training, and public service. This year alone we have approved more than $10,000 worth of Grant Program money to law schools across the country Visit www.abanet.org/lsd/grant for more information. Finally, after all that hard work pays off, why not be recognized for your efforts? Each year, the Law Student Division recognizes the achievements of individual law students, law school organizations, and law schools on a national level through its Annual Awards Program. Visit www. abanet. org/lsd/awards. I encourage you to reach out to me if you have questions about the Division, its leadership positions, or the tools, information, and resources offered. A. www.abanet.org/Isd I American Bar Association 2 1STUDENT LAWER I Ap)ril 2010