Administrative Updates Archive

2007/09

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]