Administrative Updates Archive

2007

Notice: Spring 2008 Semester T Pass Order Form: The Dean of Students Office is happy to announce that the Spring 2008 Semester T Pass Order Form is now available. The form can be found online at http://www.law.harvard.edu/students/dean/. Order deadline is January 8, 2008. [Fri, 21 Dec 2007]
Scholarships: Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund Scholarship: First and second year Latino law school students are encouraged to apply. Deadline is March 1, 2008. [Fri, 21 Dec 2007]
Notices: The Student Help Desk and Hauser Hall Basement Computer Lab will be closing today 12/21: Closing TODAY at 5:30 PM. We will remain closed for the winter holiday until Wednesday January 2nd at 8:30 AM. [Fri, 21 Dec 2007]
Notices: Dean Kagan's next office hours: Dean Kagan's next office hours will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2008, from 11:45 am - 1:00 pm. [Wed, 19 Dec 2007]
General Interest: Help the Winter Negotiation Workshop in the famous divorce case!: 12 men and 12 women are needed to role play clients for the Ellsworth divorce case for Winter Negotiation Workshop students. [Tue, 18 Dec 2007]
General Interest: Win Celtics tickets or movie passes!: Each student who takes this pro bono survey by Thursday, December 20 at 3PM will be entered into a random drawing. [Tue, 18 Dec 2007]
Notices: The Student Help Desk and Hauser Hall Basement Computer Lab will be closing Friday 12/21: We will remain closed for the winter holiday until Wednesday January 2nd at 8:30 AM. [Tue, 18 Dec 2007]
Fellowship: McAndrews Diversity in Patent Law Fellowship: This $5000 fellowship and a paid summer clerkship position will be offered to a first year law school student of a diverse background who is committed to pursuing a career in patent law. [Tue, 18 Dec 2007]
Scholarship: The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago: Scholarship funds for 2008-2009 are available for law school students from the greater Chicago metropolitan area. [Tue, 18 Dec 2007]
Scholarship: The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund: This $5000 scholarship is intended to support racial and ethnic minority law school students. Deadline is March 1, 2008 [Mon, 17 Dec 2007]
Fellowship: The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship: This fellowship will cover the cost of tuition and a stipend for living expenses. Completed applications must be submitted to the HLS Student Financial Services Office in Pound 324 by January 4, 2008. [Mon, 17 Dec 2007]
General Interest: The Giving Tree- Gift Wrap Party: There will be a 'Gift Wrap Party' on Monday, December 17th at 6pm at the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau (23 Everett Street, 2nd Floor). Dinner will be provided! [Mon, 17 Dec 2007]
General Interest: Creative Writers Group 2008: We welcome applications from HLS students with prose fiction, memoir and biography projects, who wish to join a weekly group in the spring to discuss their works in progress. [Mon, 17 Dec 2007]
Clinical: Spanish for Lawyers -- Sign-up by December 14: Sign-ups for the spring Spanish for Public Interest Lawyers ends this Friday, December 14. [Wed, 12 Dec 2007]
Notices: Student Help Desk and Hauser Computer Lab closing: The Student Help Desk and Hauser Computer Lab will be closing this Friday, December 14th, at 5:30 PM for a staff holiday dinner. We will be reopening on Saturday, December 15th, at 8:30 AM. [Tue, 11 Dec 2007]
General Interest: HLS GIVING TREE will raise gifts for the children of low-income clients: Clients served by HLS students through clinical and pro-bono programs. Pick up an ornament from THE GIVING TREE located in the Hark. [Tue, 11 Dec 2007]
Notices: $50 Photo Contest for Admissions Office: The JD Admissions office is sponsoring a contest for a photo representing "Holiday Fun at HLS" (i.e., student organization events, study group meetings, group trips, nights out in Boston, etc.). [Tue, 11 Dec 2007]
Fellowship: The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship: The fellowship covers tuition in full plus a living stipend of $18,000. [Tue, 11 Dec 2007]
Jobs: Teaching Assistant for Professor Elizabeth Warren: Professor Elizabeth Warren needs a student to attend each Bankruptcy class in the spring semester to help her keep track of which students she has called on. [Mon, 10 Dec 2007]
Fellowship: Post-Graduate Research Fellowship Program: Starting this summer (2008), Harvard Law School will initiate a Post-Graduate Research Fellowship. The Fellowship is aimed at recent HLS JD graduates entering practice but interested in eventually pursuing academic careers in law. [Mon, 10 Dec 2007]
Notices: Dean Kagan's next office hours: Dean Kagan's next office hours will be held on Wednesday, December 19, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.. [Thu, 06 Dec 2007]
General Interest: Student Health Plan--Dependent Certification Due January 31: Students who have not submitted the required documentation for dependents covered under the Student Health Plan must do so by January 31, 2008. [Thu, 06 Dec 2007]
General Interest: Student Health Plan--Dependent Coverage Deadline: Students may add dependents to their Student Health Plan for the Spring 2008 term during Open Enrollment. [Thu, 06 Dec 2007]
General Interest: Student Health Plan--New Spring Term Waiver Deadline: Students who meet certain requirements may be eligible to waive all or a portion of the Student Health Plan for the Spring 2008 term. [Thu, 06 Dec 2007]
General Interest: HUHS announcements: Weekly flu vaccination clinics are held each Monday and Tuesday at HUHS through January 15th, excluding University holidays. [Thu, 06 Dec 2007]
Fellowships: Seevak Fellowship Deadline Extended to December 13: At student request, the deadline for submitting an application for the Seevak Fellowships on elections and election law has been extended one week. [Thu, 06 Dec 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Visiting Professor Kal Raustial is looking to hire a research assistant during his visit to HLS in the Winter term which starts on January 2, 2008. [Wed, 05 Dec 2007]
Jobs: Professor seeks childcare for teen daughter: Professor seeks experienced, responsible law student to do mid-week childcare for teen daughter over Winter Term. [Tue, 04 Dec 2007]
Clinical: Spanish for Public Interest Lawyers: An Advanced/Intermediate level of Spanish for Public Interest Lawyers (non-credit course) will be offered this spring semester. Sign up through the Clinical and Pro Bono Office by Friday, December 14. [Tue, 04 Dec 2007]
General Interest: Byse Workshop: Law and Development: Probing the Coherence of Development Thinking and the Role of Law from a Historical Perspective. [Tue, 04 Dec 2007]
Fellowships: Student Financial Services: The amount of each Fellowship will cover tuition plus a living stipend of $18,000. [Tue, 04 Dec 2007]
Course Announcements: FOOD AND DRUG LAW, WINTER TERM (HUTT): The assignment for the first day of class is Chapter 1 (pp. 1-27) of Hutt, Merrill, and Grossman. [Mon, 03 Dec 2007]
Clinical: Save the Date - Alternative Spring Break Trips: SAVE THE DATE! HLS students and the Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs are organizing alternative spring break trips to the Gulf Coast to assist with hurricane relief efforts and to Florida or Texas to work on immigration and border issues. [Mon, 03 Dec 2007]
Clinical: Win Celtics tickets or movie passes!: Each student who takes this pro bono survey will be entered into a random drawing for a pair of tickets to the Celtics-Knicks game on February 13th at TD Banknorth Garden or a pair of AMC movie passes. [Mon, 03 Dec 2007]
Competition: The 2008 Tannenwald Writing Competition: Submitted papers must focus primarily upon technical or policy-oriented tax issues relating to any type of existing or proposed U.S. federal or state tax or taxation system (including topics relating to tax practice ethical and professional responsibility matters). [Thu, 29 Nov 2007]
Notices: Fall 2008 Semester Abroad Deadline Extended: For students interested in semester abroad programs for Fall 2008, the deadline to submit initial statements of interest has been extended until Monday, December 10, 2007. [Thu, 29 Nov 2007]
General Interest: Apply to be a Freshman Proctor: A proctor is a Harvard graduate student or officer who lives in the historic freshman dorms and serves as the primary academic, residential, social, and personal adviser to a group of first-year students at Harvard College. [Thu, 29 Nov 2007]
Library: Extended Library hours for Reading and Exam period: To accommodate additional studying needs, the library hours for Langdell will be extended during the reading and exam period beginning Sunday, December 2nd to Thursday, December 21st. [Wed, 28 Nov 2007]
Jobs: Research and conference planning assistants: Prof. Minow is seeking research and conference planning student assistants for winter/spring terms in anticipation of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. [Wed, 28 Nov 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Prof. Minow seeks a research assistant for winter/spring terms to do research on governmental responses to terrorism in Europe; language and legal expertise in French, German, and Dutch law especially valuable. [Wed, 28 Nov 2007]
General interest: SALDF Hosts Guest Speaker from the Animal Liberation Movement: This Friday, November 30, 2007 at 5:00 pm in Pound 201. Come hear political prisoner Peter Young speak about his time freeing thousands of minks from fur farms in the Midwest and his subsequent arrest(s). Free vegan appetizers provided! [Wed, 28 Nov 2007]
Seevak Fellowship: Voting Rights/Election Law Opportunity for 1Ls: Harvard Law School, in conjunction with the Seevak Fellowship Program, is excited to announce the creation of two Seevak Fellowships, a unique opportunity for HLS first year law students interested in voting rights, redistricting, and election law issues. [Tue, 27 Nov 2007]
Notices: Dean Kagan's next office hours: Dean Kagan's next office hours will be held on Monday, December 3 from 2:00 - 3:30. Please contact Kerri Burridge, kburridge@law, 5-4602 for an appointment. [Mon, 26 Nov 2007]
General Interest: Byse Workshop: Law and Development: This series of Byse workshops on Law and Development explore the relationship of law to development. [Mon, 26 Nov 2007]
Competitions: National Native American Law Student Association moot court competition: If you're interested in Federal Indian law, please consider competing in this year's National NALSA moot court competition. The Registration form can be accessed at http://www.nationalnalsa.org/. It should be received no later than December 1, 2007. If you need help assembling a team, contact nalsa@law.harvard.edu. [Mon, 26 Nov 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Research Assistant Position at Radcliffe Institute: The Office of the Dean at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study is looking for a conscientious Harvard Law School student or graduate student with similar expertise to help plan a law related conference scheduled for AY 2008-2009. [Mon, 19 Nov 2007]
Notices: The ITS Student Help Desk and Hauser Lab will be closed 11/21 at 5:30pm: Closed as of Wednesday, November 21st at 5:30 PM for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen Monday, November 26th at 8:30 AM. [Fri, 16 Nov 2007]
Jobs/Fellowships: Human Rights Program hiring research fellows: The Human Rights Program (HRP) announces the establishment of up to two research and writing fellowships for the study of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs). [Thu, 15 Nov 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Coates is looking for a research assistant to help with researching CEO turnover and the CEO job market. [Thu, 15 Nov 2007]
General Interest: A Discussion with Senior Deputy Randy Bell and Deputy Bart Lanni: Senior Deputy Randy Bell and Deputy Bart Lanni of the LA County Sheriff's Department discuss how to protect the most vulnerable inmates from physical and sexual violence. Monday, November 19, 2007 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Pound 200. [Thu, 15 Nov 2007]
Notices: Student Financial Services will be closed on Thursday, November 15 and Friday, November 16: Closed to allow staff to attend a professional development conference. Students with urgent needs on those days can call for assistance at (617) 495-4606. [Wed, 14 Nov 2007]
Notices: November 19 Application Deadline for HLS / University of Cambridge J.D./LL.M. Joint Degree: This program allows Harvard J.D. candidates to earn a Cambridge LL.M. and a Harvard JD in a total of three-and-a-half years. [Wed, 14 Nov 2007]
Course Announcements: Professors Goodman and Woods' International Law Seminar: If you have submitted a resume and statement of interest for Professors Goodman and Woods' International Law Seminar and have NOT received a confirmation, please resend them to ekeng@law.harvard.edu. [Tue, 13 Nov 2007]
Staying in town for the Holidays?—pre-order Thanksgiving meals!: If students will be staying in the area for the Holidays, holiday meals are available to be pre-ordered from the Hark. [Tue, 13 Nov 2007]
General Interest: East Asian Legal Studies informal meeting with Burmese dissident Khin Zaw Win: Khin Zaw Win, a dentist and pro-democracy activist, was released from prison in 2005 after serving ten years of a fifteen-year sentence handed down for his criticisms of the military government. [Fri, 09 Nov 2007]
Library Workshop: Researching Public Policy Issues: Learn about the best sources for public policy research. [Fri, 09 Nov 2007]
General Interest: Byse Workshop on Law and Development: Law and Development: Probing the Coherence of Development Thinking and the Role of Law from a Historical Perspective [Thu, 08 Nov 2007]
General Interest: Public Interest Auction Committee Chair Applications: Applications due Friday Nov. 9 to be a Committee Chair for the 2008 Public Interest Auction. [Thu, 08 Nov 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Jim Greiner is seeking a research assistant to help with an empirical project regarding the flow of felony cases through the Cook County court system. [Thu, 08 Nov 2007]
Jobs: Position in Japanese Law Firm 2009-2010: One of Japan's foremost law firms seeks a talented student to work for one year following graduation (September 2009-August 2010) in its Tokyo office. [Thu, 08 Nov 2007]
Notices: Information Session on International Summer Public Interest Funding: Information Session on Friday, November 9 at 3:15 p.m. in Pound 200. [Thu, 08 Nov 2007]
Jobs: RA to research the negotiations leading to certain provisions of the Rome Statute: The whole job will probably take 20-40 hours. Please submit your resume/vita to Terry Cyr in Hauser 406 or by email to tcyr@law.harvard.edu. [Thu, 08 Nov 2007]
Course Announcements: Winter Trial Advocacy Workshop: There are a few seats available in the winter Trial Advocacy Workshop (TAW). [Thu, 08 Nov 2007]
General Interest: Green Card Info Session Next Week: The Harvard International Office will present an informative session for Harvard students and scholars who are interested in basic information about permanent resident status in the United States. The session will be held Tuesday, November 13th. [Wed, 07 Nov 2007]
Notices: Health announcements: Gardasil (HPV) Vaccine Schedule, Flu Vaccination Clinics, and Health Insurance Options for November Graduates. [Wed, 07 Nov 2007]
Competition: for a space at the 2008 Government and Markets conference: One of our main goals for the conference is to stimulate new thinking on the economic role of the state that will help meet 21st-century challenges in maintaining a vibrant market economy that truly serves the public interest. [Wed, 07 Nov 2007]
Competition: American College of Employee Benefits Counsel's fourth annual employee benefits writing: SUBJECT: Any topic in the field of employee benefits law. OPEN TO: All J.D. and graduate (L.L.M. or S.J.D) law students SUBMIT BY: May 31, 2008 [Wed, 07 Nov 2007]
General Interest: Come out to the 4th Annual HLS v. YLS Court Classic: Come out to the 4th Annual HLS v. YLS Court Classic and watch your fellow students and professors take on their counterparts at Yale in a friendly game of basketball [Wed, 07 Nov 2007]
General Interest: Group for JD students doing scholarly work that raises questions in social theory: The Program on Law and Social Thought announces a new initiative, the Social Theory Working Group, a joint enterprise of JD and graduate students here at HLS. [Wed, 07 Nov 2007]
Sign up now to join the Sodexho chefs to learn how to cook an impressive and easy meal: Sign up now for this unique event on Thursday, November 8th. [Tue, 06 Nov 2007]
Clinical: Goodwin Procter seeks pro bono student for international nonprofit project: Goodwin Procter is representing a nonprofit that works internationally and is looking for a law student to assist them. [Tue, 06 Nov 2007]
Scholarship: The Justinian Law Society of Massachusetts: The Society offers three scholarships of $2,500 each to third year law school students of Italian descent. [Tue, 06 Nov 2007]
Fellowship: The Dolores Zohrab Liebman Fellowship: Established to fund graduate education, this fellowship covers the cost of tuition and a living stipend of $18,000. [Tue, 06 Nov 2007]
Locker Thefts: Please make sure that when you close your locker it is locked shut and completely closed. [Mon, 05 Nov 2007]
Notices: November 19 Application Deadline for HLS/University of Cambridge J.D./LL.M. Joint Degree: This program allows Harvard J.D. candidates to earn a Cambridge LL.M. and a Harvard JD in a total of three-and-a-half years. [Mon, 05 Nov 2007]
General Interest: Veterans Day event: Please email dos@law.harvard.edu if you have a family member or significant other who is serving/has served as a part of the Armed Forces and if you'd like to take part in an event on Veterans Day. [Fri, 02 Nov 2007]
General Interest: Thinking about drinking in a healthier way?: New Directions is a group for both undergrad and graduate students who think that their drinking or drug use are out of control and want to develop skills to manage more effectively. [Fri, 02 Nov 2007]
General Interest: WLA collection of unused toiletries to donate to a local shelter: You can bring all unused bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and lotion to the Hark the week of Nov. 5th-9th. [Fri, 02 Nov 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistants: Research assistants are sought for an international, multi-disciplinary project regarding right to health litigation. [Fri, 02 Nov 2007]
Notices: Dean Kagan's office hours: Dean Kagan's next office hours will be Tuesday, November 20 from 9:15 - 10:30 am. [Thu, 01 Nov 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistants: Lecturer and Berkman Center Cyberlaw Clinic director Phil Malone seeks two research assistants for projects relating to antitrust, technology and Microsoft. [Thu, 01 Nov 2007]
HLS house move to air on "This Old House": As you know, the law school moved three wood frame houses this summer. The television show, This Old House, will broadcast the house moves on Thursday, November 1 at 8 pm on PBS. [Wed, 31 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Assistant for Doing Democracy Initiative: Student needed to assist with writing, research, and project implementation as part of Doing Democracy Initiative. [Tue, 30 Oct 2007]
November 8 Deadline to Apply for Winter Term International Travel Grants: HLS J.D. and LL.M. students who will be traveling abroad in furtherance of an approved Winter Term Writing or Clinical project are eligible for Winter Term International Travel Grants of $750 or more. [Tue, 30 Oct 2007]
Covering the Story: Lawyers in the World of Journalism: Breakfast with James Stewart and Jeffrey Toobin. Sponsored by the HLS Law and the Arts Initiative. [Tue, 30 Oct 2007]
Pacific Legal Foundation’s Program for Judicial Awareness announces its Student Writing Competition: This year’s first prize winner will receive a cash award of $5,000, with up to two additional awards of $3,000 and $1,500 available for other outstanding submissions. [Tue, 30 Oct 2007]
Student Essay Competition in International Law: The center for Global Trade and Development, Chapman University School of Law, is offering a prize of $1, 500 for the best essay submitted by a law student currently enrolled in any law school in the U.S. or abroad. [Tue, 30 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professors Antoinette Schoar and Carola Frydman at the MIT Sloan School of Management are looking for a Research Assistant to work on a large scale project studying the evolution of legal systems across countries. [Tue, 30 Oct 2007]
Pro Bono Survey: We'd like to hear from you! Please take this short online survey to help us design new hands-on pro bono opportunities that most meet your needs and interests. [Mon, 29 Oct 2007]
Sodexho Raffle Winners: Sodexho Your Health, Your Way Cookbook; Deluxe Compact Refrigerator donated by Odwalla; Collapsible Travel Cooler donated by Coca-Cola; Backpacks donated by Odwalla;Your Health, Your Way Water Bottles. [Mon, 29 Oct 2007]
World Series Raffle Winners: The raffle winners are: Ben Weeks (Hat) Matt Gens (T-shirt) [Mon, 29 Oct 2007]
General Interest: What to Wear in Winter Climates: The Dean of Students Office and Student Financial Services are hosting the second annual "What to Wear in Winter Climates" event on November 6th starting at 12:15 in Austin North. [Mon, 29 Oct 2007]
General Interest: Byse Workshop: Law and Development: Byse Workshop: "Law and Development: Probing the Coherence of Development Thinking and the Role of Law from a Historical Perspective". [Thu, 25 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Whiting is looking for a research assistant for 5-10 hours a week to assist with some writing relating to war crime prosecutions. [Thu, 25 Oct 2007]
Winter Trial Advocacy Workshop: Students interested in taking Trial Advocacy Workshop during the Winter 2008 term may place their name on a (very short) waitlist by emailing Karina Chamorro (kchamorro@law.harvard.edu) as soon as possible. [Wed, 24 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Part-Time Grants Researcher: The Roadmap for Afterschool for All project at the Harvard School of Public Health is hiring a part-time grants researcher to conduct web research to identify a wide variety of funding sources for after school programs. [Wed, 24 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Teaching Assistants Wanted: Prof. Nancy Rosenblum is looking for teaching assistants for her Moral Reasoning course in the undergraduate core curriculum. [Tue, 23 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistants: Professor Hanson is seeking research assistants to help in various ways on numerous projects involving the application of social psychological insights to law and legal theory. [Tue, 23 Oct 2007]
General Interest: HLS Program on the Legal Profession grant proposal deadline: The deadline for student grant proposals for empirical research projects related to the legal profession, which are funded by the HLS Program on the Legal Profession, has been extended through October 29, 2007 [Tue, 23 Oct 2007]
Notices: Dean Kagan's next Office Hours: Dean Kagan's next Office Hours will be held on Tuesday, October 30, from 9:00 -10:30 am. [Mon, 22 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Researcher needed to assist with two book projects: The Jamestown Project which is committed to improving democratic participation and civic engagement seeks a researcher to assist in drafting and completing two books. [Mon, 22 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Student needed to assist with Storytelling Initiative: The Jamestown Project which is committed to improving democratic participation and civic engagement embraces storytelling as a universal technique that transcends race, class, generations, and other differences allowing people to communicate on common ground through common stories. [Mon, 22 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Student needed to assist with writing, research, and project implementation: The Jamestown Project recently launched, Doing Democracy, a nationwide, multigenerational partnership of parents, children, youth, educators, media professionals, scholars, public figures, churches, schools, and civic organizations. [Mon, 22 Oct 2007]
HLS Crew Team competes this Saturday in the Head of the Charles Regatta: Go support the HLS Crew Team this Saturday as they race in the Head of the Charles Regatta. [Thu, 18 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Antoinette Schoar (MIT/Sloan) is looking for a Research Assistant with experience in bankruptcy law to help with the development of a National Bankruptcy Database (NBD). [Wed, 17 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Prof. Mansfield needs help for a few hours a week to work on problems relating to Church and State. [Wed, 17 Oct 2007]
The JD Admissions office is sponsoring a contest for a photo representing "life at HLS": i.e., student organization events, study group meetings, group trips, nights out in Boston, etc. [Wed, 17 Oct 2007]
Harvard Asia Law Society's Asia Business Conference volunteer group: Students who are interested in assisting with the Asia Business Conference should attend as important information will be presented. [Tue, 16 Oct 2007]
Winter Term Independent Clinicals: The Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs will hold an information session on Winter term independent clinicals on Tuesday, October 16 from 12-1pm in Austin North. [Fri, 12 Oct 2007]
Course Announcements: Professor Tribe: Supreme Court Litigation: The deadline for submitting materials to Professor Tribe has been extended to Friday, October 26. [Fri, 12 Oct 2007]
The 2007 Women’s Bar Association GALA October 17, 2007: Celebrating 29 years of making a difference in the lives of Women. [Fri, 12 Oct 2007]
Harvard Negotiation Law Review Seeking Subciters: Come join a young, growing, non-bureaucratic journal that is more cited than any other journal in its field. [Fri, 12 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Coates is looking for one additional research assistant with a special interest in law firms and how they are hired by corporate clients. [Fri, 12 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professors Antoinette Schoar and Carola Frydman at the MIT Sloan School of Management are looking for a Research Assistant to help them with a large scale project studying legal origins. [Fri, 12 Oct 2007]
Introducing the Harvard Law School DVD Collection: Over 100 movies (and growing) now available for borrowing at the HLS Library [Thu, 11 Oct 2007]
Urgent Pro Bono Project - Notify New Orleans residents of FEMA appeal deadline: New Orleans residents have an upcoming deadline to file an appeal with FEMA before FEMA terminates their rental assistance. [Thu, 11 Oct 2007]
General Announcement: Sodexho will be selling Fair Trade Starbucks Coffee in the Harkbox: Starting on 10/09/07 [Thu, 11 Oct 2007]
Write for the Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics: Get published! Harvard Law students write and edit the Recent Developments section of the Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics, a national peer-reviewed publication. [Wed, 10 Oct 2007]
Byse Workshop: Law and Development: This series of Byse workshops on Law and Development explore the relationship of law to development. [Wed, 10 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Coates is seeking a Research Assistant to assist him with legal research in the area of contract law. [Wed, 10 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Goldsmith is looking for a student with experience in the laws of war to help him with research for a book on the topic. [Wed, 10 Oct 2007]
2008 Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition sponsored by The American Society of Composers, Authors and: Subject Matter: Any aspect of Copyright Law [Tue, 09 Oct 2007]
10th Annual Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Competition and Scholarship Program: The GRAMMY Foundation's 10th Annual Legal Writing Contest co-sponsored by the ABA Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries. [Tue, 09 Oct 2007]
Notices: MASTERCLASS: PROFESSIONAL DINING!: RSVP between 10/8 and 10/15. Sign up by clicking the link on the OCS homepage: www.law.harvard.edu/ocs. [Tue, 09 Oct 2007]
Sending professional email: By the time your summer job starts, you will need to know how to send appropriate, professional email. [Fri, 05 Oct 2007]
The American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers Writing Competition: awards to be presented for (a) the best book chapter or book, (b) the best publishable article or substantial book review, and, (c) the best student case note or comment on a topic dealing with consumer financial services law. [Fri, 05 Oct 2007]
The 2008 College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Law Student Writing Competition: Topic: The scope of permissible topics is broad i.e. any aspect of public or private labor or employment law. [Fri, 05 Oct 2007]
Dean Kagan's next office hours: Please contact Kerri Burridge at 5-4602 or kburridge@law to make an appointment. [Fri, 05 Oct 2007]
Library Workshops on Advanced Research Topics: This semester, the library is leading one-hour workshops on selecting paper topics, on empirical research, and on researching public policy issues. [Fri, 05 Oct 2007]
Negotiation Workshop for 1Ls - Spring 2008: Come to an information session with Professor Bob Bordone for 1L students in sections 2, 3, and 6 who are interested in taking the Negotiation Workshop as their Spring Elective. [Fri, 05 Oct 2007]
Conference on The Role of the President in the 21st Century: This conference will address many of the fundamental legal and political controversies surrounding the American executive, including the constitutional sources and scope of presidential power and the historical and contemporary significance of the presidency in American politics. [Thu, 04 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Faculty position: The Department of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard School of Public Health seeks candidates for the position of assistant or associate professor of law and public health. [Thu, 04 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Prof. Hay needs research assistance for work concerning the contemporary French philosopher Alain Badiou. [Thu, 04 Oct 2007]
The Program on the Legal Profession: project for student research: The Program on the Legal Profession has instituted a pilot project designed to enhance and contribute to student research at Harvard Law School. [Thu, 04 Oct 2007]
Third-Year Paper Research Consultations: The reference librarians invite you to make an appointment to talk with one of us about your third-year paper research strategy. [Thu, 04 Oct 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Hal Scott is looking for a research assistant to help research material on the Chinese financial system which will be used for a new chapter of his book on International Finance [Wed, 03 Oct 2007]
General Interest: Survey for 3L Paper: I am writing my 3L paper on student perceptions regarding the effectiveness of the various gender-related groups at HLS. [Tue, 02 Oct 2007]
Bankruptcy Assistance Pro Bono Project: Students can earn pro bono credit working with the NYC Bankruptcy Assistance Project remotely. [Tue, 02 Oct 2007]
American Intellectual Property Law Association's annual Boston Panel discussion: on: Careers in Intellectual Property Law at Suffolk University Law School on Thursday, October 11th at 5:30 p.m. [Tue, 02 Oct 2007]
Are you interested in European Law?: Then consider joining the European Law Research Center and Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen and Hamilton Student Affiliates program. [Tue, 02 Oct 2007]
Study Abroad Exchange Program Deadline: Friday, October 5th: Final Reminder: For all students who would like to participate in a Spring 2008 study abroad exchange program, Friday, October 5th, is the deadline to submit statements of interest. [Tue, 02 Oct 2007]
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship: The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans provide an annual stipend of $20,000 plus $16,000 towards annual tuition, for up to two years of enrollment in a U.S. graduate program. [Tue, 02 Oct 2007]
Children's health care pro bono project with Kirkland and Ellis: Kirkland and Ellis, in conjunction with the Tennessee Justice Center and Sonnenschein Nath and Rosenthal, is in a lawsuit in federal court against the State of Tennessee [Tue, 02 Oct 2007]
2-3 Research Assistants Wanted ASAP: To assist Professor Robert Mnookin and his colleague Professor Kelly Weisberg to gather the materials to update the well-known book "Child, Family and State: Cases and Materials on Children and the Law." [Mon, 01 Oct 2007]
Courses at HLS have their own custom Library: Click "Library Resources" on most HLS course pages to access a selection of the best books, blogs, journals, statutes, cases (print and audio), regs, key websites and more, all keyed to the class content. [Mon, 01 Oct 2007]
ASECA's Writing Competition: The Association of Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni announces its annual Securities Law Writing Competition -2007 [Mon, 01 Oct 2007]
Jobs: RA's wanted: Visiting Professor David Super seeks two research assistants to help him with projects relating to 1) anti-poverty law; 2) how state and local governments organize, set goals for and finance human services; and 3) landlord-tenant law. [Fri, 28 Sep 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistants (starting immediately): Wendy Jacobs, Director of the Environmental Law and Policy Clinic (ELPC), seeks to hire one to two research assistants (starting immediately) for the 2007/2008 academic year. [Fri, 28 Sep 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: The Program on the Legal Profession is conducting research on general counsel in S and P 500 companies. [Fri, 28 Sep 2007]
Public Interest Auction: Co-Chair Applications Due Friday Sept. 28: Apply to be a co-chair of the 2008 Public Interest Auction! [Fri, 28 Sep 2007]
Fellowship: Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy Biotechnology and Bioethics: We wanted to alert you that the Petrie-Flom Center at Harvard Law School will be accepting applications for the 2008-2010 Academic Fellowship program on a rolling basis from October 15 through November 16, 2007. [Fri, 28 Sep 2007]
General Interest: Join the research group BTWH: The research group BTWH, which is a network of graduate students and young faculty from Berkeley, Tübingen, Vienna, and Harvard working on topics relating to modern German and Austrian culture and thought [Thu, 27 Sep 2007]
Jobs: Environmental Law Teaching Program: This is a fantastic opportunity for students interested in Environmental Law or in law teaching. [Thu, 27 Sep 2007]
The HLS for Choice 1L board member application deadline has been extended: New board members will have a role in proposing and planning events, educating students about reproductive health services offered here at Harvard, and shaping the future of the organization. [Thu, 27 Sep 2007]
Join the ROAD Legal Resource Team now!: Want to work intensively with an amazing group of low-income women in meaningful relationships that go beyond traditional lawyer-client situations? [Thu, 27 Sep 2007]
Notices: October 5 Deadline to Submit Statements of Interest for Spring 2008 Semester Abroad Exchang: The Semester Abroad Exchange Program is a wonderful opportunity for Harvard Law School students to receive a semester of ungraded credit towards the Harvard J.D. degree for study at a law school overseas. [Thu, 27 Sep 2007]
The Canadian Arbitration Congress writing competition: The Canadian Arbitration Congress is pleased to announce that the Marc Lalonde Prize is now available to Canadian students (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) studying issues related to international arbitration. [Thu, 27 Sep 2007]
Mary Moers Wenig 2008 Student Writing Competition: The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), proudly announces the Mary Moers Wenig 2008 Student Writing Competition. [Thu, 27 Sep 2007]
Pro Bono Research Project for City of Cambridge Alcohol Control Policy Task Force: For pro bono credit: The City of Cambridge Task Force's mandate is to study and recommend to the City Council what changes (if any) are required to the City's alcohol control policy (CAP). [Thu, 27 Sep 2007]
Competition: Willem C. Vis International Arbitration Moot Team: The Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot team is seeking applications for oralist and brief-writing positions. [Thu, 27 Sep 2007]
Deadline to join In Vino Veritas is TONIGHT!: The wine society of HLS is accepting applications at invino@law.harvard.edu until tonight at midnight. [Wed, 26 Sep 2007]
General Interest: Survey for 3L paper: I am writing my 3L paper on student perceptions regarding the effectiveness of the various gender-related groups at Harvard Law School. [Wed, 26 Sep 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Dr. David Nersessian, Executive Director of the Harvard Law School Program on the Legal Profession, seeks to hire a research assistant (starting immediately) to help with a variety of projects. [Tue, 25 Sep 2007]
Jessup International Law Moot Court Team: The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court team is seeking applications for oralist and researcher positions. [Tue, 25 Sep 2007]
HLS Drama Society seeking Pianist: The Drama Society is seeking a Rehearsal Pianist (or two) for the fall show: Kiss of the Spider Woman-The Musical. [Tue, 25 Sep 2007]
Harvard Prison Legal Assistance Project: The Prison Legal Assistance Project will be holding an open house in room 100 of Gannett House (the PLAP office) on Wednesday, September 26, from 6 to 8 PM. [Tue, 25 Sep 2007]
Waiving the Harvard Student Health Insurance Plan: Students may be eligible to waive the Harvard University Student Health Plan for the semester or year. [Mon, 24 Sep 2007]
Adoption and Child Welfare Moot Court Competition: Capital University Law School proudly announces the 3rd annual Adoption and Child Welfare National Moot Court Competition. [Mon, 24 Sep 2007]
General Interest: 1L Tutoring and Academic Counseling: Tutoring and academic support are now available for 1Ls who feel they are struggling in their courses. [Mon, 24 Sep 2007]
HLS Parody Solicits Community Input: Every spring, members of the HLS community put on a Law School Parody. [Mon, 24 Sep 2007]
Notice: HLS for Choice: HLS for Choice is currently looking for up to four 1Ls to join the board. [Mon, 24 Sep 2007]
Uniform Law Commission William J. Pierce Writing Contest: The winning article, note, or comment will receive a prize of $1,000 from the Uniform Law Commission (ULC), and will be eligible for publication in the ULC quarterly newsletter, Uniform Activities. [Fri, 21 Sep 2007]
Fellowship: Human Rights Program: The Human Rights Program (HRP) announces the establishment of up to two research and writing fellowships for the study of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs). [Fri, 21 Sep 2007]
Workshops in Research Sources and Methods for Clinical and Pro Bono Students: This semester, the library is leading one-hour workshops on researching alternative dispute resolution, cyberlaw, environmental law, family law, health and disability law, and immigration law. [Thu, 20 Sep 2007]
Byse Workshop: Byse Workshop: "Law and Development: Probing the Coherence of Development Thinking and the Role of Law From a Historical Perspective" [Thu, 20 Sep 2007]
Competition: Harvard International Law Journal: The Harvard International Law Journal is seeking submissions for its annual Student Note Competition. [Thu, 20 Sep 2007]
Tenant Advocacy Project Applications: Tenant Advocacy Project Applications will be available in the TAP Office (basement of Austin) on Friday, Sept. 21st and are DUE Friday, Sept. 28th. [Wed, 19 Sep 2007]
Public Interest Auction: Apply to be a Co-Chair of the 2008 Public Interest Auction! [Wed, 19 Sep 2007]
Notices: Dean Kagan's next office hours: Dean Kagan's next office hours will be Tuesday, October 2 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. [Tue, 18 Sep 2007]
General Interest: Jessup International Moot Court Team: The Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court team is seeking applications for oralist and researcher positions. [Tue, 18 Sep 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistants: Visiting Professor David Sklansky seeks research assistants for projects relating to criminal procedure and evidence. [Tue, 18 Sep 2007]
Volunteer Opportunities at a Cambridge elementary school or the local high school: HLS student volunteer opportunities at a Cambridge elementary school or the local high school, providing tutoring, homework help, classroom or library assistance, or AVID tutoring for middle school students preparing for college success. [Tue, 18 Sep 2007]
Sign up for the University-wide Day of Service at Harvard Saturday 29 September 2007: Members of the HLS community are welcomed to join in the first ever University-Wide Day of Service on Saturday, September 29th! [Tue, 18 Sep 2007]
Intramural Volleyball: Sign-up for Harvard Intramural Volleyball! [Mon, 17 Sep 2007]
HLS Presidential Instructional Technology Fellows $15-$20 an hour (based on experience): The HLS Instructional Technology Services group is now accepting applications from HLS students for the Academic Year 2007-08 Presidential Instructional Technology Fellows (PITFs) program. [Mon, 17 Sep 2007]
General Interest: In Vino Veritas: Check your Hark Box for information about joining In Vino Veritas. [Mon, 17 Sep 2007]
The 33rd Annual National Trial Competition: The 33rd Annual National Trial Competition sponsored by the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the American College of Trial Lawyers is fast approaching. [Mon, 17 Sep 2007]
Applications for the Government Lawyer B and Sports Law clinicals are due Monday, September 17 to th: Government Lawyer B is a spring course with a spring clinical (winter clinical is optional) that offers placements in various government agencies and legislative offices. [Mon, 17 Sep 2007]
Taping for clerkship interviews (week of 9/17/07): The Law School will make arrangements to tape classes during the clerkship interviews days next week. [Fri, 14 Sep 2007]
Spanish for Public Interest Lawyers: This new non-credit Fall course will teach students Spanish language skills, emphasizing language most commonly used in civil and criminal legal services practice. [Fri, 14 Sep 2007]
Scholarship: The Justinian Law Society: The Justinian Law Society will award three $2,500 awards to third year students of Italian descent with an interest in practicing law in Massachusetts. [Fri, 14 Sep 2007]
Notices: Limited HLS Dorm Availability: Due to some last minute cancellations before dorm move-in, there are now a few rooms available. [Fri, 14 Sep 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistance: Professor Hay needs research assistance with various topics in law and literature. [Thu, 13 Sep 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Hal Scott is looking for a Harvard Law School student who is also a CPA to work as a research assistant, beginning as soon as possible. [Wed, 12 Sep 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistants needed at the Kennedy School: I would like to hire one or more research assistants to help me with a project relating to government and public policy. [Wed, 12 Sep 2007]
ProBono volunteers needed at weekly legal service clinics: SLSF runs weekly walk-in clinics in Boston and Cambridge. (HLS students are needed in Boston on Monday nights and in Central Square on Tuesday mornings.) [Tue, 11 Sep 2007]
Pro Bono internship helping homeowners with foreclosures: Over the last year, there has been a wave of evictions resulting from the nationwide spike in foreclosure rates that has also hit the Boston area hard. Foreclosures on multi-family buildings have led to wholesale evictions of low-income tenants which have exacerbated the lack of affordable housing problem in Boston. [Tue, 11 Sep 2007]
Jobs: Upperclass tutors for 1Ls: The Academic Support Program is seeking upperclass students to serve as tutors to 1Ls. The time commitment is about 2 hours a week, paying $13 an hour. [Tue, 11 Sep 2007]
Jobs: HLS Student Technology Fellows!: The HLS Instructional Technology Services group is now accepting applications from HLS students for the Academic Year 2007-08 Presidential Instructional Technology Fellows (PITFs) program. Applicants are being interviewed now and will begin work at the end of September. [Tue, 11 Sep 2007]
ABA Negotiation Competition-applications now due by Mon. 9/17, 6pm: Since we realize that many of you were busy moving in or bidding for OCI interviews last weekend, we would like to extend the application due date for the ABA Negotiation Competition (http://www.abanet.org/lsd/competitions/negotiation/) until 6pm on Monday, September 17. [Tue, 11 Sep 2007]
Byse Workshops: Law and Development: An Historical Perspective of Development and the Role of Law: This series of Byse workshops explore the relationship of law to development from the perspective of key moments/movements and retrenchments of the Law and Development discipline. [Fri, 07 Sep 2007]
Professor Steiker seeks research assistants: Professor Steiker seeks research assistants for projects relating to capital punishment, mercy and criminal justice, and comparative criminal justice. [Fri, 07 Sep 2007]
Notice: students with individual lockers: The Dean of Students Office is asking those with individual lockers to lend a hand so that students on the locker wait-list can be assigned a space. If you are willing to share with a classmate, please e-mail dos@law.harvard.edu. Your help is appreciated. [Fri, 07 Sep 2007]
Library Tours for 1Ls: HLS reference librarians will be giving several tours this month for groups of up to 15 at a time, going over the basics of what you should know about using the library. [Fri, 07 Sep 2007]
$2500 The Daniel H. Kossow Scholarship: The Daniel H. Kossow Scholarship- This $2,500 award is available to the HLS student who shows an interest in entertainment law and most closely captures the spirit of Dan Kossow; a well-respected and admired entertainment lawyer for over 40 years. [Fri, 07 Sep 2007]
Hiring Green Living Representatives - Deadline Sunday: Have a direct impact on environmental sustainability on campus as a Green Living Rep for your dorm. Join a team of four Reps and engage fellow residents in energy conservation, water conservation, recycling and waste reduction through a variety of activities and events. [Fri, 07 Sep 2007]
Jobs: Part-time Grants Researcher: The Roadmap for After-school for All project at the Harvard School of Public Health is hiring a part-time grants researcher to conduct web research to identify a wide variety of funding sources for after-school programs including federal, state, and local grant programs; and funds available from foundations, philanthropies, business and community groups. [Fri, 07 Sep 2007]
Fellowship: $15,000 from LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell: LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Client Review Fellowship-This $15,000 fellowship is open to all students who are in their third/final year of law school. [Fri, 07 Sep 2007]
$5000 Donald Banner Diversity Scholarship: Donald Banner Diversity Scholarship- This $5000 scholarship is open to all law school students who are pursuing a career in intellectual property law. The applicant must be a member of a historically under-represented group. Applications are available in P324. Deadline is October 1st. [Fri, 07 Sep 2007]
Kirkland and Ellis LLP Diversity Fellowship: Kirkland and Ellis LLP Diversity Fellowship Program- This $15,000 stipend is payable during the recipient's third year of law school. In order to receive the stipend, a candidate must participate in the summer associate program in one of Kirkland's domestic offices. [Fri, 07 Sep 2007]
Jobs: Visiting Professor Murray seeks research assistant: Visiting Professor Peter Murray seeks research assistant to help prepare two articles for publication - "The Privatization of Civil Justice" and "Mass Torts and American Civil Litigation". [Thu, 06 Sep 2007]
Jobs: research assistant needed for the International Negotiation Initiative: Are you a 1L or a 2L interested in International Security and Negotiation? Professor Daniel Shapiro, director of the International Negotiation Initiative, an affiliate of the Harvard Program on Negotiation, is seeking an assistant to work closely with him and another law student to publish articles on these important and timely topics. Please contact Brook Gotberg, broper@law.harvard.edu, if interested. [Thu, 06 Sep 2007]
Jobs: Library seeks research assistants: Library Seeks Research Assistants for Hire. RAs for Hire work between 10-12 hours a week assisting HLS faculty members with short-term research projects and handling library assignments. [Thu, 06 Sep 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Harvard International Law Journal: The Harvard International Law Journal is seeking submissions for its annual Student Note Competition. Current students or 2007 graduates may submit any unpublished writing -- including seminar papers, 3L or LLM papers, or winter-semester projects -- relating to a current issue of international public or private law. [Thu, 06 Sep 2007]
Jobs: Professor Triantis seeks research assistant: Professor George Triantis wishes to hire an assistant to research issues in contract design and the transactional practice of law. Interested students should send their curriculum vitae, with a cover letter, to Ms Tamiso in Areeda 334 (mmtamiso@law.harvard.edu). [Thu, 06 Sep 2007]
New opportunity for JD students: the Social Theory working group: The Program on Law and Social Thought announces a new initiative, the Social Theory Working Group, a joint enterprise of JD and graduate students here at HLS. We want to thank Dean Kagan and the European Law Research Center for providing the funds supporting the Group's work. [Wed, 05 Sep 2007]
Course Announcements: Corporate Law Research seminar: The Corporate Law Research seminar (Prof. Roe) will have an organizational meeting on Friday, September 7th at 3:00. Details and the agenda are on the seminar's web-site or available from lberg@law.harvard.edu [Wed, 05 Sep 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships - Win $10,000: To Win $10,000 in Cash, Pen 10,000 Words on Antitrust. The third annual William E. Swope antitrust Writing Competition provides a forum for those interested in antitrust law to demonstrate their ability to apply real market facts in reaching conclusions and making arguments. [Wed, 05 Sep 2007]
Professor Wolfman seeking 2L or 3L research assistant: Professor Bernard Wolfman is seeking a 2L or 3L for research this Fall 2007. Students who have completed courses in Taxation and/or Legal Profession or are currently enrolled in these courses are preferred but not required. [Tue, 04 Sep 2007]
Course Announcement: Professional Services: Details about the course "Professional Services" (Tuesdays, 3 to 5 pm) are now available on the course website. The course aims to help students understand the dynamics of professional service firms effectively and how to succeed as professionals. [Tue, 04 Sep 2007]
Professor Hanson seeks research assistants: Professor Hanson is seeking research assistants to help in various ways on numerous projects involving the application of social psychological insights to law and legal theory. Those interested should e-mail their resume and statement of interest to his assistant, Carol Igoe, at cigoe@law.harvard.edu. [Tue, 04 Sep 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: he NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund is sponsoring a writing contest commencing July 1, 2007 and concluding June 1, 2008 for law students. The subject of the contest is: The Right of the Individual to Keep and Bear as a Federally Protected Right. Cash prizes will be awarded to First, Second, Third and Fourth place winners in the amounts of $5,000, $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 respectively. [Tue, 04 Sep 2007]
Professor Dershowitz seeking 2L or 3L research assistant: Professor Alan Dershowitz is seeking a top notch second or third year research assistant to work on books, articles and cases. Excellent writing and research skills are essential. Please submit a resume and references to Sarah Neely at sneely@law.harvard.edu [Tue, 04 Sep 2007]
Course Announcements: Constitutional Law, B1/Spring 2007: Constitutional Law B1/Spring 2007 (Prof. Fallon): Prof. Fallon has prepared a memorandum for the examination given for the course this past spring. If you would like to pick up a copy, please stop by Griswold 4 South; the copies are located just outside of Griswold 410. [Tue, 04 Sep 2007]
Course Announcement: Community Action for Social and Economic Rights: During the first week of classes, the course will not meet as usual. Rather, through September 5 to 7, Professor White will hold an individual interview with each enrolled or prospective student. [Wed, 29 Aug 2007]
Professor Suk seeks RA for criminal law: Professor Jeannie Suk needs research assistants to work on research projects in criminal law and criminal procedure. Please email cv, HLS grades (informal is fine), and cover letter to Sandra Mays, mays@law.harvard.edu. [Wed, 29 Aug 2007]
Course Announcement: Moral Order and the Irrational: For the first class please read pages 88-100 and 114-123 in The Nietzsche Reader which is available in the Harvard Law School Coop and reading packet #1 which is available in the Copy Center or under the course materials tab in MyHLS. [Wed, 29 Aug 2007]
Hiring Green Living Representatives: Be an environmental leader in your dorm! Join a team of four Reps who will work approx. 4 hrs/wk earning $18/hr engaging fellow residents in energy conservation, water conservation, recycling and waste reduction through a variety of activities and events. [Wed, 29 Aug 2007]
Teaching Fellows needed for Professor Sandel: Professor Sandel is in the final stages of hiring teaching fellows for his undergraduate course "Justice." [Wed, 29 Aug 2007]
Professor Ankler seeking RA(s): Professor Anker is seeking research assistant(s) for help with her new edition of Law of Asylum in the United States. Research includes US and international refugee law. 20 hours or fewer per week. Prior researchers welcome! [Wed, 29 Aug 2007]
RA needed for visiting professor Amanda Frost: Visiting professor Amanda Frost is looking for a research assistant to work for approximately 7-10 hours per week on a project analyzing the relationship between federal courts and Congress. [Wed, 29 Aug 2007]
RA needed for anti-trust and tax policy: Professor Kaplow is looking for a number of research assistants, mainly for antitrust but also tax policy (one need not have taken a tax course). [Mon, 27 Aug 2007]
Professor Mark Roe seeks RA: Mark Roe is working on corporate law and financial development projects (one involving data analysis) that need research assistants. Contact Mark Roe (mroe@law.harvard.edu) or Lise Berg (lberg@law.harvard.edu, Griswold 5-South). [Mon, 27 Aug 2007]
Course Announcement: Law and Religion in India: Law and Religion in India (Mansfield-Seminar) For the first meeting of this seminar, please pick up at the Copy Center Distribution Center and read before the first meeting a packet of materials on the Caste system (Marriott and Inden, "Caste Systems"; Barnett, "Identity Choices") [Mon, 27 Aug 2007]
New Environmental Law Clinic: The new Environmental Law Clinic will launch this Fall 2007 semester under the leadership of Wendy Jacobs. Although the clinic is now fully subscribed for the 2007/8 academic year, more students may be able to be accommodated. [Mon, 27 Aug 2007]
Dean Kagan Office Hours: Dean Kagan will be holding office hours on Tuesday, September 18, from 3:00 to 4:30. Please contact Kerri Burridge, kburridge@law or call 5-4602 to make an appointment. [Mon, 27 Aug 2007]
Fellowships in Law and Economics: Students wishing to apply for a John M. Olin Fellowship in Law and Economics may obtain an information sheet from Karl Coleman, Administrative Director, Olin Center for Law, Economics, and Business (Pound 500, kcoleman@law.harvard.edu). [Mon, 27 Aug 2007]
Course Announcement: Criminal Law 4: First Assignment for Criminal Law 4 with Professor Jeannie Suk: Tuesday, September 4th, Kadish, Schulhofer and Steiker, pp. 792-793; Wednesday, September 5th, KSS 182-192 [Mon, 27 Aug 2007]
Clinical Opportunity in Education Law: Students interested in child advocacy, children's rights, education, family violence, and/or mental health should consider a fall or spring clinical in the Special Education Clinic / Trauma and Learning Policy Initiative (TLPI) at the WilmerHale Legal Services Center (LSC). [Mon, 27 Aug 2007]
Clinical Opportunity: Environmental Racism and Civil Rights: For clinical or pro bono credit: The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is currently working closely with the Conservation Law Foundation to oppose the choice of location of a soon-to-be-built Boston University Medical Center BioSafety Level 4 laboratory. [Mon, 27 Aug 2007]
Course Announcement: Dispute Systems Design: Our first class meets on Wednesday, September 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Lewis 202. There are two texts required for the class. [Mon, 27 Aug 2007]
Clinical or Pro Bono credit: For clinical or pro bono credit at the Mass. Governor's Office: Legal Intern with State Office of Minority and Women Owned Business Assistance. [Mon, 27 Aug 2007]
RA needed for Professor Ashish Nanda: Professor Ashish Nanda is looking for a research assistant to work approximately 2-4 hours per week during the Fall semester. The RA would assist in conducting background research for Professor Nanda's course Professional Services. [Mon, 20 Aug 2007]
RA needed for visiting Professor Allan Hutchinson: Allan Hutchinson, a visiting professor, is looking for a research assistant (starting immediately) to work on a couple of projects. Both are in the area of democracy and legal theory and include the preparation of seminar materials and research for a book-length project, titled The Province of Jurisprudence Democratized. [Mon, 20 Aug 2007]
RA needed for Trauma and Learning Policy Initiative: The mission of the Trauma and Learning Policy Initiative (TLPI) of the WilmerHale Legal Services Center is to ensure that all children traumatized by exposure to violence succeed in school. TLPI is seeking a research assistant with an interest in the neurobiological and psychological impacts of violence on children's ability to function at school. [Mon, 20 Aug 2007]
HHRJ extended deadlines for student notes: The Harvard Human Rights Journal has extended the deadline for student note submissions to August 30. Notes must be 10-15,000 words in length, including footnotes. To submit your note, email it to hlshrj@law.harvard.edu with the subject line: HLS student note submission. [Mon, 20 Aug 2007]
Course announcement for Professor Mary Ann Glendon: The text for the course is Dukemenier, Krier, Alexander and Schill, Property (6th ed. 2006), supplemented with multi- titled materials. The multi-titled materials, which will soon be available in the Distribution Center, contain a course outline and assignment sheet. For the first class, please read Kelo v. City of New London (USSC 2005) in Supplement No. 1, pp. 3-32. [Mon, 20 Aug 2007]
Professor John Mansfield Course Announcements: or the first meeting of this course, please pick up the xeroxed materials available in the Copy Center Distribution Center and read pp. 2-21. These pages deal with Church-State issues in colonial Virginia. [Mon, 20 Aug 2007]
RA needed for Professor Bebchuk: Professor Lucian Bebchuk seeks research assistant to work on research projects in corporate governance, law and finance, and law and economics. [Mon, 20 Aug 2007]
Extended deadline for J.D. students to sign up for LL.M. hosts!: Each academic year J.D.s, may volunteer to be hosts for incoming LL.M. students. There is no expectation of a major time commitment from volunteers, who will simply serve as friendly resources throughout the academic year. [Mon, 20 Aug 2007]
Program on Negotiation: Course Announcements: All LL.Ms and cross-registrants seeking admission to these classes will be admitted through an application procedure. Any LL.M or cross-registrant who would like to be admitted to either the Winter or the Spring Negotiation Workshop should follow the application instructions... [Fri, 03 Aug 2007]
Reminder to Student Organization Leaders for 2007-2008: If you would like to have your organization included in an email that will be sent to incoming students, please update your websites and include on the site a letter specifically targeted to 1Ls. [Fri, 03 Aug 2007]
Harvard Human Rights Journal now accepting student notes: The Harvard Human Rights Journal is now accepting student note submissions from current Harvard Law students. Notes must be 10-15,000 words in length. [Mon, 23 Jul 2007]
Research Assistant needed for John D. Leshy: Visiting Professor John D. Leshy (from University of California, Hastings College of the Law), who is teaching water law and public lands and resources law in the fall semester, seeks two or three research assistants for the fall semester (working 5-10 hours per week). [Mon, 23 Jul 2007]
Students: Please clean out your lockers: If you have not yet cleaned out your locker, please make sure that all belongings have been removed from the tunnels no later than July 19th, 2007. [Tue, 17 Jul 2007]
Research Assistant needed for Dr. David Nersessian of the HLS Program on the Legal Profession: Dr. David Nersessian, Executive Director of the Harvard Law School Program on the Legal Profession, is looking for a research assistant (starting immediately) to help with a variety of projects. [Tue, 17 Jul 2007]
Government Lawyers B Applications: Applications are now being accepted for the 2008 Government Lawyer B clinical course. Interested students should submit a resume and cover letter to Austin 108 or to clinical@law.harvard.edu. [Thu, 28 Jun 2007]
Questions about Hemenway?: If you are a recently graduated student who is on campus studying for the bar and who has questions about using Hemenway until the end of July, please email dos@law.harvard.edu no later than Wednesday, June 20th for information. [Mon, 18 Jun 2007]
Fall 2007 T Pass deadlines: Fall 2007 semester T Pass Order forms are available in the Dean of Students Office located in Pound Hall 310. Please stop by to pick up an order form with an HLS ID and a check made out to Harvard University. [Mon, 18 Jun 2007]
Climenko Fellow Cora True-Frost seeks RA for International Organization Project: Cora True-Frost seeks a research assistant to work over the course of the summer on a project in the field of international organizations. [Fri, 15 Jun 2007]
Climenko Fellow Sydney Foster seeks research assistant for statutory interpretation project: [Wed, 06 Jun 2007]
Research Assistant needed for summer 2007: [Wed, 06 Jun 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Annual Notes Competition: [Wed, 30 May 2007]
RA needed for 2007-08 year: [Wed, 30 May 2007]
Graduating RefWorks Users: Important update!: [Tue, 22 May 2007]
Research Assistant needed for Prof. Coquillette: [Tue, 22 May 2007]
LexisNexis and Westlaw Student Summer Access: [Thu, 17 May 2007]
Locker clean out and sign-up dates: [Tue, 15 May 2007]
Harkness Commons limited hours this weekend: [Tue, 15 May 2007]
Northwest Corner and North Hall Weekly Construction Update: [Mon, 14 May 2007]
Notices: Going Abroad This Summer? Get Your Travel Assistance Program Membership Card: [Fri, 11 May 2007]
Notice: HLS/KSG joint degree deadline - May 31: [Wed, 09 May 2007]
Prison Legal Assistance Project - paid position for summer 2007: [Wed, 09 May 2007]
BlackLetter Law Journal looking for submissions: [Wed, 09 May 2007]
General interest: Yearbooks available in DOS office - 9 to 5: [Mon, 07 May 2007]
General interest: Join the Harvard Review of Philosophy and SALDF: [Mon, 07 May 2007]
Law Day dinner with Deval Patrick: [Thu, 03 May 2007]
Notices: SummerLine - creative blogging: [Thu, 03 May 2007]
Professor Greiner looking to hire research assistant: [Thu, 03 May 2007]
Professor Silbaugh looking to hire research assistant: [Thu, 03 May 2007]
Library: Extended hours at Langdell during exams: [Wed, 25 Apr 2007]
Jobs: Professor Kamar is looking for a research assistant: [Wed, 25 Apr 2007]
Notices: Interested in global governance or transnational law? Consider studying abroad!: [Tue, 24 Apr 2007]
General interest: NASD 2007 HITS HARVARD ON FRIDAY, APRIL 27 - BE THERE!!!: [Tue, 24 Apr 2007]
Jobs: Professor Guinier is looking for research assistants: [Tue, 24 Apr 2007]
Jobs: 1Ls, 2Ls! Public Interest Summer Job: [Tue, 24 Apr 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant needed this summer: [Mon, 23 Apr 2007]
Notices: Travel Abroad Training Sessions - Week of April 23rd: [Fri, 20 Apr 2007]
General interest: Luncheon with Professor Weiler, April 20th: [Thu, 19 Apr 2007]
General interest: Harvard Review of Philosophy Panel, "Facing Animals": [Thu, 19 Apr 2007]
Jobs: Professor Kaplow Needs Research Assistants: [Wed, 18 Apr 2007]
General interest: We are desperate for mock trial jurors!: [Wed, 18 Apr 2007]
Jobs: Teaching fellow positions in Harvard College: [Wed, 18 Apr 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: The Petrie-Flom Center is accepting applications for the 2007-08 Stude: [Wed, 18 Apr 2007]
Notices: Interested in global governance or transnational law? Consider spending a semester studying: [Tue, 17 Apr 2007]
General interest: University Mental Health Services Available for those Affected by Events at Virgin: [Tue, 17 Apr 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: John M. Olin Fellowship in Law and Economics: [Tue, 17 Apr 2007]
General interest: Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics Accepting Applications for a Co-Editor: [Tue, 17 Apr 2007]
Jobs: Summer Interns Needed for the Citizen Media Law Project: [Tue, 17 Apr 2007]
General interest: The Boston Patent Law Association is sponsoring its annual writing competition: [Mon, 16 Apr 2007]
General interest: Panel Discussion, "Take 2: After the Apology, How to Leverage a Second Chance": [Mon, 16 Apr 2007]
Notices: Dean Kagan's Next Office Hours - Wed, May 2nd: [Mon, 16 Apr 2007]
General interest: Public Service Awards Ceremony - April 19th: [Mon, 16 Apr 2007]
Jobs: Clinical Professor James Cavallaro Needs Research Assistants: [Thu, 12 Apr 2007]
Jobs: Library Seeks Summer Research Assistants for Hire: [Wed, 11 Apr 2007]
General interest: Deadline to Complete the Wellness Survey: [Wed, 11 Apr 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant Needed: [Wed, 11 Apr 2007]
General interest: 1L Ames Argument Times: [Tue, 10 Apr 2007]
Library: Get Ready for Summer: [Mon, 09 Apr 2007]
Course announcements: Making Rights Real application deadline extened - April 11th: [Mon, 09 Apr 2007]
General interest: Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics accepting applications for Co-Editor: [Mon, 09 Apr 2007]
General interest: Volunteer jurors needed for middle school mock trials!: [Mon, 09 Apr 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant for Professor Anker: [Mon, 09 Apr 2007]
Course announcements: Making Rights Real - The Ghana Project: [Fri, 06 Apr 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: John M. Olin Fellowship in Law and Economics: [Thu, 05 Apr 2007]
General interest: 1L Spring Exam Tutoring: [Wed, 04 Apr 2007]
Notices: Vote to Select a Winner for the Gary Bellow Public Interest Award!: [Wed, 04 Apr 2007]
Notices: Dean's Next Office Hours: [Wed, 04 Apr 2007]
General Interest: Harvard College's Mather House looking for non-resident pre-law tutors: [Wed, 04 Apr 2007]
General Interest: Fall 2007 MBTA pass order forms now available in the Dean of Students Office: [Tue, 03 Apr 2007]
Notices: Rising 2Ls and Rising 3Ls ONLY - Financial Aid Application Deadline April 30th: [Tue, 03 Apr 2007]
Notices: All Current JD Students - 1Ls, 2Ls and 3Ls - Loan Application Deadline Information: [Tue, 03 Apr 2007]
Jobs: 1Ls and 2Ls - Looking for a great public interest summer job?: [Mon, 02 Apr 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant Needed: [Mon, 02 Apr 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant Needed for Professor Mansfield: [Mon, 02 Apr 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Milbank Diversity Scholars Program: [Fri, 30 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation Scholarship: [Fri, 30 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Alabama Law Foundation Scholarship: [Fri, 30 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Glenn Peters Law Scholarship: [Fri, 30 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Massachusetts Association of Women Lawyers Scholarship Foundation: [Fri, 30 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: The Essex County Bar Association Scholarship: [Fri, 30 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Women Lawyers' Caucus of Mercer County: [Fri, 30 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Waterbury Bar Association Scholarships: [Fri, 30 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: The Attorney-CPA Foundation Scholarship: [Fri, 30 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Fall River Bar Association Scholarship: [Fri, 30 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Berks County Bar Association Scholarship: [Fri, 30 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: New England Employee Benefits Council Scholarship: [Fri, 30 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund: [Fri, 30 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: East Asian Legal Studies accepting submissions: [Thu, 29 Mar 2007]
General interest: Donate Blood and Enter a Drawing for Red Sox Tickets: [Wed, 28 Mar 2007]
General Interest: Theatrical Production Adapted from the Scopes Trial: [Tue, 27 Mar 2007]
Notices: Dean Kagan's Office Hours: [Tue, 27 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Petrie-Flom Center Student Fellowship Program: [Mon, 26 Mar 2007]
Clinical: '07-08 Supreme Court Clinic application deadline extended: [Sat, 24 Mar 2007]
General Interest: Copy Center - Limited Hours During Spring Break: [Sat, 24 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Milbank Diversity Scholars Program: [Sat, 24 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation Scholarship: [Sat, 24 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Alabama Law Foundation Scholarship: [Sat, 24 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Glenn Peters Law Scholarship: [Sat, 24 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Massachusetts Association of Women Lawyers Scholarship Foundation: [Sat, 24 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: The Essex County Bar Association Scholarship: [Sat, 24 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Women Lawyers' Caucus of Mercer County: [Sat, 24 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: The Attorney-CPA Foundation Scholarship: [Sat, 24 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Fall River Bar Association Scholarship: [Sat, 24 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Berks County Bar Association Scholarship: [Sat, 24 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: New England Employee Benefits Council Scholarship: [Sat, 24 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund Scholarship: [Sat, 24 Mar 2007]
Clinical: '07-08 Supreme Court Clinic application deadline extended: [Sat, 24 Mar 2007]
General Interest: Copy Center - Limited Hours During Spring Break: [Fri, 23 Mar 2007]
Clinical: 2007-08 Supreme Court Clinic Applications Due Fri, 3/23: [Wed, 21 Mar 2007]
Jobs: Climenko Fellow seeks family law reseach assistant: [Tue, 20 Mar 2007]
Library: Getting Ready for Summer: [Mon, 19 Mar 2007]
General Interest: Legal Aid Bureau applications available: [Mon, 19 Mar 2007]
Jobs: Research assistant needed: [Mon, 19 Mar 2007]
Jobs: Professor Steiker Seeks Part-time Summer Research Assistants: [Thu, 15 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Milbank Diversity Scholars Program: [Thu, 15 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation: [Thu, 15 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Alabama Law Foundation Scholarship: [Thu, 15 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Glenn Peters Law Scholarship: [Thu, 15 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Massachusetts Association of Women Lawyers Scholarship Foundation: [Thu, 15 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: The Essex County Bar Association Scholarship: [Thu, 15 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Women Lawyers' Caucus of Mercer County: [Thu, 15 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: The Attorney-CPA Foundation Scholarship: [Thu, 15 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Fall River Bar Association Scholarship: [Thu, 15 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Berks County Bar Association Scholarship: [Thu, 15 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: New England Employee Benefits Council Scholarship: [Thu, 15 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund: [Thu, 15 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Registrar's Office announces new award opportunities: [Wed, 14 Mar 2007]
Jobs: Professor Dershowitz needs teaching assistants: [Wed, 14 Mar 2007]
Library: Third-Year Paper Research Consultations: [Mon, 12 Mar 2007]
General Interest: Bike Rack Announcement: [Mon, 12 Mar 2007]
General Interest: Tutoring and academic support for 1Ls: [Mon, 12 Mar 2007]
General Interest: Harvard Black Law Student Association Spring Conference: [Mon, 12 Mar 2007]
General Interest: Commencement Orations Competition: [Fri, 09 Mar 2007]
General Interest: The Center for Wellness will be co-sponsoring a SLEEP EXPERT PAJAMA PARTY PANEL: [Fri, 09 Mar 2007]
General Interest: Students Interested in Florida Bar Class this Summer: [Fri, 09 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Harvard Negotiation Research Project Fellows Program: [Fri, 09 Mar 2007]
Clinical: New Course - Clinical and Pro Bono Programs: [Thu, 08 Mar 2007]
General Interest: Support the Public Interest Auction and BUY RAFFLE TICKETS!: [Thu, 08 Mar 2007]
Notices: Dean's Next Office Hours: [Thu, 08 Mar 2007]
General Interest: Information for Joint and/or Concurrent Degree Students: [Thu, 08 Mar 2007]
Jobs: Research Assistant for Professors Goldsmith and Vermeule: [Wed, 07 Mar 2007]
General Interest: Cancer Risk Survey - Only One Question - Please Respond: [Tue, 06 Mar 2007]
General Interest: HLS Student Government Elections: [Tue, 06 Mar 2007]
Jobs: SEEKING MOTIVATED STUDENT FOR WEB PROJECT: [Tue, 06 Mar 2007]
Jobs: Part-Time Office Help Wanted: [Mon, 05 Mar 2007]
Notices: 1L Sam Adams Brewery Tour with the LSC on Saturday: [Mon, 05 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: Milbank Diversity Scholars Program: [Fri, 02 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation: [Fri, 02 Mar 2007]
Competitions and Fellowships: The Essex County Bar Association: [Fri, 02 Mar 2007]