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Y O U N G L A W Y E R S J O U R N A L
CBA Abroad: An Unforgettable
Experience with Fellow Members
By Nicholas D. Standiford
Looking to take a break from brief
writing? How about a trip oversees?
Earlier this year, the CBA hosted its
annual international trip—this time, in
London. FromApril 10-13, CBAmembers
of all ages and legal practices enjoyed sev-
eral unique legal and non-legal experiences
that they won’t soon forget.
The CBA offered the following MCLE
programming, allowing attendees to earn
four (4) MCLE credits in the process: a
boat cruise through Runnymede with a
lecture from one of the world’s experts on
the Magna Carta; a musical performance in
the 12th century Temple Church (remem-
ber the DaVinci Code), and a dinner
in the Grand Hall of the Inner Temple
Inn-of-Court (arguably the site of Shake-
speare’s final performance). The trip also
featured two events not otherwise open to
the public: an opportunity to watch a trial
from the well of an Old Bailey courtroom
and tours of the House of Lords and the
Supreme Court. The trip was a resounding
success.
Trisha Rich, an attorney at Holland &
Knight, remembers the trip fondly: “this
year’s London program was an incredible
experience from start to finish. The best
thing about the trip was the ability to gain
an inside understanding of the British legal
system through the eyes of those that prac-
tice there.” Emily Roschek, Director, ABA
Legal Career Central, similarly explained,
“the CBA’s CLE Abroad program is a great
chance to be exposed to a foreign legal
system, while having quality time with some
of the brightest legal minds in Chicago of
all experience levels. It’s a perfect balance
of organized tours, seminars, and dinners
with enough time to explore on your own
as well.”
With the success of the London trip,
CBA is excited to raise the bar in 2018.
The CBA is pleased to announce that this
year’s trip will take place in Rome, Italy,
fromApril 16-19, 2018. Rome will provide
attendees with a chance to enjoy the city’s
unique blend of history and vibrant con-
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