06/03/2026
* WCBA News for the week of 6/1/2026:
* Reminder: WCBA 2026 Annual Golf Outing Happy Hour
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Location: Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club, Crest Hill, IL
Reminder: If you are unable to attend the golfing portion of the Outing please join fellow WCBA members for a social hour following the completion of golfing at 5:30 PM at the Prairie Bluff Clubhouse. No RSVP required to attend.
If there are any questions please reach out to [email protected] or (815)726-0383.
* WCBA Joliet Slammer's Baseball Networking Event - Tuesday, June 16th
CALLING ALL LOCAL EXTERNS, INTERNS, LAW STUDENTS & ATTORNEYS βοΈ
Join the Will County Bar Association for a night of baseball, networking, and community at the Joliet Slammers!
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
π Duly Health and Care Field β Joliet, IL
β° Game Time: 6:35 PM | Gates Open: 5:30 PM
This is a great opportunity for law students, externs, interns, attorneys, and law firms to connect.
π Food is covered
π Tickets are $10
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All externs/interns are FREE!
RSVP & Questions:
π§ [email protected]
Bring your colleagues, classmates, and coworkers and come build connections while cheering on the Joliet Slammers!
* Will County Legal Opportunity Scholarship Program Accepting Applicants - APPLICATION DEADLINE JUNE 12TH
The Will County Bar Foundation in collaboration with the Black Bar Association of Will County, Latino Bar Association of Will County, and Will County Women's Bar Association is pleased to announce applications are currently being accepted for the Will County Legal Opportunity Scholarship Program.
The purpose of the Scholarship Program is to promote diversity and opportunity within the Will County legal community by awarding a scholarship to an incoming first- or second-year law student. Scholarship recipients are selected based on a holistic review of academic achievement, demonstrated potential, and individual circumstances, including financial considerations. The selected recipient will receive a $46,000 scholarship to help offset the cost of legal education, in exchange for a commitment to practice law in Will County, Illinois upon graduation. More information about the Scholarship and our five Scholarship winners can be found here.
To be eligible for the Will County Legal Opportunity Scholarship Program, candidates must meet the following rules of eligibility:
β’ Must be a US Citizen
β’ Attending an American Bar Association accredited law school for Fall 2026 semester
β’ Full-time first or second year law student for Fall 2026 semester
To apply for the Will County Legal Opportunity Scholarship Program applicants should head to https://willcountybarfoundation.com/scholarships/ for additional program details and the online application. The deadline for submitting applications is June 12, 2026. Applications will not be considered complete unless ALL application materials are received by this date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
* WCBA 2nd Annual Traveling CLE: Register for the Seminar and book your Hotel now!
The Will County Bar Association is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Traveling CLE, heading to the beautiful lakefront destination of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin!
Join your colleagues for a unique blend of high-quality continuing legal education, networking, and a refreshing change of scenery. This popular event combines professional development with the opportunity to connect, relax, and recharge in a memorable setting.
π Location: Lake Geneva, WI
π Dates: September 24th and 25th*
π CLE Programming, networking events, and social activities
*Please note, programming will not begin on September 24th until late afternoon.
Seminar registration is now open!
π Register for the Seminar Here: Seminar
We are pleased to offer a special room block for our Continuing Legal Education Seminar attendees at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.
Room Rate: Discounted room rates start at $229 per night (plus applicable taxes) and vary based on accommodations selected
Resort Fee: $25 per night
These exclusive rates are available for a limited time and subject to availability, so we encourage you to reserve your room early.
Utilize the following link to reserve your stay: Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Room Block
Additional details and seminar agenda will be released soon. Mark your calendar and get ready to travel with the WCBA!
* Opportunities for Summer Interns
The Judicial Extern Program will be returning for another summer soon! As they participate in our program, many of our externs are also looking for employment opportunities with local firms. This is a great opportunity for firms to hire motivated law students as law clerks and cultivate connections for possible future associate attorneys. Our externs are generally required to be involved in the Judicial Extern Program on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. On Wednesday, they spend the full day in the program. They will sometimes have other commitments as well. Otherwise, students are available (and encouraged) to work. If you're interested in interviewing externs for a potential clerkship or part-time summer work position in your firm or organization, please email: [email protected].
* Upcoming Committee Meetings
FAMILY
The Family Committee will meet Thursday, June 11th at noon at the WCBA Office at 167 N. Ottawa St.
CIVIL
The Civil Committee will meet Tuesday, June 23rd at 4:00 via Zoom.
Zoom Details
Meeting ID: 860 5589 2747
Passcode: 363950
GAL
The GAL Committee will meet Tuesday, June 30th at noon at the WCBA Office at 167 N. Ottawa St. Attorney Adam Gynac will present on issues with transgender children.
If you would like to receive 1 hour of MCLE credit for attending a Committee meeting please RSVP to [email protected]. You must be a WCBA member in order to receive MCLE credit.
* Notice of Redesigned and Translated Standardized Court Forms
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice is pleased to announce important updates to our statewide standardized court forms.
The Adult Expungement and Sealing form set has been updated to the redesigned format and to align with the Clean Slate Act, effective June 1, 2026.
The following forms have been translated:
1. The Statewide Waiver of Criminal Court Assessments form set has been translated into Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Korean.
2. The Cook County Waiver of Criminal and/or Traffic Court Assessments form set has been translated into Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Korean.
These translated forms help limited English-proficient and non-English speaking litigants better understand the English court forms. Translated versions of statewide forms are for informational purposes only and cannot be filed.
As a reminder, we will not immediately announce every update, so please make sure that you are directing court users to the forms via our website. Do not link directly to saved PDFs of the forms because you may miss an updated version. For your convenience, we have a complete list of our currently published forms and their respective form numbers.
* National Association of Women Lawyers: 2026 Annual Meeting - July 22-23
The WCBA is proud to partner with the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) for their 2026 Annual Meeting in Chicago on July 22-23.
WCBA members receive a discount to attend! Use the code NAWLPARTNERS26 to get 10% off your registration.
All are welcome to join NAWL for a day and a half of community-building, educational sessions, and awards celebrations.
Engage with lawyers at all career stages from across the county through creative networking opportunities and interactive sessions.
Plus NAWL's prestigious award recipients are featured in mainstage sessions. Hear their stories and get inspired!
Learn more and register here: https://www.nawl.org/2026-annual-meeting
See you in Chicago on July 22-23!
