General Information

Why Attend?
We are putting the “work” back into Workshop. Small working groups are the core of this workshop. Plenary sessions are designed solely to supplement the work of the working groups. There will be no concurrent sessions. In the working groups, participants will focus on their own teaching and supervision sharing the challenges and complexities of clinical teaching and supervision. Each participant should plan to bring to the workshop stories of personal experiences, vignettes, curricular innovations, teaching techniques or works-in-progress drawn from their own teaching and supervision that have been successful (or not successful) for discussion with their fellow working group members. Those who are working on articles or books that relate to clinical teaching and supervision should be prepared to discuss a summary of your scholarly work for discussion by your working group.

Former students and clients will join us to discuss their experiences in working in or being represented by law school clinics. We are inviting both veteran and junior clinicians to facilitate working groups.

Who Should Attend?
The workshop is intended for all experience levels of clinicians, and will offer an opportunity for sustained consideration of clinical teaching and supervision.

When?
Law Clinic Directors Workshop - The meeting for Clinical Directors will begin with a reception on Friday, April 29 at 6:00 pm. The meeting reconvenes on Saturday, April 30 at 8:45 am continuing until 4:45 pm. There will be a luncheon at 12:00 pm.

Workshop on Clinical Legal Education - The workshop will begin on Saturday, April 30 with registration at 3:00 pm and a reception at 6:30 pm, followed by two and one half days of plenary sessions and working group discussions.The workshop will conclude by 3:00 pm on Tuesday, May 3. In addition to the program sessions, there will be luncheons on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and receptions on Saturday and Sunday.

Where?
The workshop sessions and sleeping accommodations will be at the Palmer House Hilton, 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. The room rate is $179 for single or double occupancy. This rate is subject to a nightly sales tax of 14.9%. To make a reservation: click here and make your reservation online; or (2) complete the Hotel Reservation Request (PDF) and mail it to the Palmer House Hilton; or (3) if paying by credit card, call (877) 865-5321 or fax thef orm to (312) 917-1707. The cut-off date for making a room reservation is April 8, 2005. Specify the AALS Workshop on Clinical Legal Education when making a reservation in order to receive the special rate.

Local Transportation
Chicago O’Hare International Airport is eighteen miles from the hotel and is served by major airlines. Taxi fare is approximately $35.00 each way. Taxi service is located at all terminals from lower level curb front. Continental Airport Express Shuttles depart from O’Hare Airport every 10-15 minutes for downtown service to Chicago hotels. Loading zones for boarding the Airport Express van are at Door 1E, Door 2D, and Door 3E across from baggage claim on the Baggage Claim level. At the international terminal shuttles are located just outside Door 1E which is just outside of baggage claim and Customs. The last Airport Express van leaves O’Hare at 11:30 pm seven nights a week. Roundtrip fare is approximately $42. Reserve online at www.airportexpress.com or call 1-888-284-3826. Reservations in advance are required for return trips to O’Hare (or Midway) airports. Credit cards accepted for online or phone reservations. Drivers accept cash only.

Chicago Midway Airport is twelve miles from the hotel. Taxi fare is approximately $25.00 each way. Continental Airport Express Shuttles depart from Midway Airport every 15 minutes for downtown service to Chicago hotels. The Airport Express ticket counter and loading zone is located at Door 3, lower level across from baggage claim. Reservations from Midway to downtown are not necessary. The last Airport Express van leaves Midway at 10:30 pm seven nights a week. Roundtrip fare is approximately $32. Reserve online at www.airportexpress.com or call 1-888-284-3826. Reservations in advance are required for return trips to O’Hare (or Midway) airports. Credit cards accepted for online or phone reservations. Drivers accept cash only. Hotel Parking: Daily rate: $25 per day; Valet Parking: $35 per day.

Airline Discounts
AALS has secured special discount agreements with both United Airlines and US Airways. Reservations can be made by you or your professional travel consultant.

United Airlines offers a 10% off the unrestricted mid-week coach fare or 5% discount off the lowest applicable fare, including First Class, to all attendees or AALS. An additional 5% discount will apply when tickets are purchased at least 30 days in advance of departure. Discounts apply on domestic segments of all United Airlines, United Express and United code share flights (UA*) operated by US Airways, US Airways Express and Air Canada. Call United’s Meeting Desk toll free at 1-(800) 521-4041 and refer to the Meeting ID Number 598BS (7 days a week, 8:00 am – 10:00 pm EST.) Mileage Plus members receive full credit for all miles flown to this meeting.

US Airways offers 5% off First and Envoy Class and any published promotional round trip fare. A 10% discount off unrestricted coach fares will apply with 7-day advance reservations and ticketing required. Plan ahead and receive an additional 5% discount when ticketing 60 days in advance of departure. US Airways will also offer exclusive negotiated rates for those unable to meet restrictions of promotional round trip fares (continental US travel only). Rules and restrictions apply; not combinable with other discounts or promotions. Additional restrictions may apply on international travel. Call US Airways toll free at (877) 874-7687 and refer to Gold File Number 35633102 (7 days a week, 8:00 am – 9:30 pm EST).

Babysitting Services
Babysitting can be arranged through the hotel concierge. Neither the hotel nor AALS recommends these services but provides this information for your reference.

Disability-Related Assistance
If you require a disability-related accommodation, please call AALS by April 15 at (202) 296-4755 or send an e-mail to disability@aals.org.