Administrative Updates Archive

2008

Notices: barbri Bar Exam Information Sessions: Bar Exam Information Sessions will be held on Tuesday, October 14th from 12-1pm. AUSTIN NORTH - Eastern Region. AUSTIN WEST - Western Region. AUSTIN EAST - Midwest and Southern Regions. [Fri, 10 Oct 2008]
Notices: November Flu Clinics: Flu Clinics will be held Wednesday November 5, 12 and 19 from 11:30am to 1:30 pm in Hauser 103. [Fri, 10 Oct 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Visiting Professor Richard Lazarus is interested in hiring a 2L/3L student research assistant for the fall and spring semesters to work on a series of environmental law projects. [Fri, 10 Oct 2008]
General Interest: International Service Trip to South Africa: The Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs is organizing two unique service trips to South Africa in January. [Fri, 10 Oct 2008]
General Interest: NYC Bankruptcy Assistance Project Volunteer Opportunity: Want to help low-income debtors through the bankruptcy relief process? You can earn pro bono credit for assisting with screening individual cases and preparing petitions. [Fri, 10 Oct 2008]
Jobs: HLS Communications Office seeks experienced journalists: Experienced writers wanted to report on Law School events and to write pieces for the Harvard Law Bulletin, Harvard Law Today and the schools website. [Thu, 09 Oct 2008]
Notices: The Doctrine and Practice of the Inter-American Human Rights System--Winter term course: The course will provide an overview and critique of the case law and practice of the Inter-American human rights system. [Thu, 09 Oct 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Law and Economics Seminar 10/14: Vikramaditya Khanna will present his paper, co authored with Dhammika Dharmapala (Michigan) and entitled, "Corporate Governance, Enforcement, and Firm Value: Evidence from India" at 5pm-6.30pm in Griswold 110 on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at the Law and Economics Seminar. [Thu, 09 Oct 2008]
Competitions: ABA NEGOTIATION COMPETITION '08 - '09: We would like to bring to your attention a great opportunity to practice your negotiation skills: the ABA negotiation competition taking place on November 1-2 at the BU School of Law in Boston. [Tue, 07 Oct 2008]
General Interest: Anthony Lewis Talk on 10/7: Tuesday, October 7th, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., Pound 200. Former New York Times columnist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Anthony Lewis will speak on his latest book, Freedom for the Thought that We Hate: A Biography of the First Amendment. [Tue, 07 Oct 2008]
Fellowships: PLP Student Fellowship Program: The Program on the Legal Profession (PLP) has created a student fellowship program designed to enhance and contribute to student research at Harvard Law School. [Tue, 07 Oct 2008]
Notices: Exit Pollster Captains Training for the Boston Area Colleges Exit Poll: Captain's Training sessions will meet at the following times and locations: [Tue, 07 Oct 2008]
General Interest: Time Management Session: Tuesday, October 7 at 12:00 PM. Dorothy Bisbee will provide information about effective studying strategies. Come by and join us for a free lunch! [Fri, 03 Oct 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information:Harvard Business School On-Line Modules for Accounting and Finance: On an experimental basis, the Law School is making available two online courses from the Harvard Business School, one on accounting and the other on finance. [Fri, 03 Oct 2008]
Notices: Harvard Graduate Student Awards - Applications Now Available: The Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University seeks to understand the effects of the networked environment on our society, economy, and polity, and to protect and advance the public interest based upon that understanding. [Fri, 03 Oct 2008]
General Interest: The HLS for Reproductive Justice 1L Board 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. [Fri, 03 Oct 2008]
Library: Statistical Consulting Now Available at the Law Library: The Law Library is pleased to announce a new service in support of our communitys statistical and empirical research needs. [Fri, 03 Oct 2008]
General Interest: Family Day campus tour leaders NEEDED!: We are looking for a few more campus tour leaders for Family Day TOMORROW Friday, October 3rd. We have two tour times: 11am-12pm and 2-3pm. [Thu, 02 Oct 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Sachs is looking for a research assistant to work on a paper concerning the wage effects of unionization. [Wed, 01 Oct 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Prof. Hay needs research assistance on a number of topics in law and the humanities, including 20th c. American literature, psychoanalytic theory, holocaust literature, and visual culture. [Wed, 01 Oct 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Law and Economics Seminar 10/7: Jason Johnston will present his paper entitled, "Consumer Harm Acts? An Economic Analysis of Private Actions under State Consumer Protection Acts" at 5pm-6.30pm in Griswold 110 on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at the Law and Economics Seminar. [Wed, 01 Oct 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistants: Prof. Steiker is looking to hire research assistants to work on projects related to death penalty, mercy and criminal justice. [Tue, 30 Sep 2008]
Clinical: War Crimes Prosecution Clinic - Apply by 10/1: "War Crimes Prosecution Workshop" is a spring clinical course offering students the opportunity to learn about international criminal justice while working long-distance with international tribunals, NGO's, or government agencies. [Tue, 30 Sep 2008]
General Interest: Looking for experienced rowers: The HLS Women's Crew team is looking for experienced rowers who want to practice with the team this Thursday morning October 2nd. [Tue, 30 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Singer is seeking several research assistants to work on updating his property law casebook and treatise. [Tue, 30 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Mark Roe is looking for research assistance on two projects that require experience with using STATA or a similar program. [Tue, 30 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Criminal Procedure Research Project: Help an on-going research project investigating citizens' perceptions of their interactions with police. Last year, a survey of 400 people in Boston produced a major new paper about the 4th Amendment's seizure doctrine. [Tue, 30 Sep 2008]
Clinical: Pro Bono Research Project for the Public Defender Service of DC: The Public Defender Service of the District of Columbia is seeking student help on a research memo for a committee responsible for drafting the Pattern Criminal Jury Instructions for D.C. [Tue, 30 Sep 2008]
Clinical: Shleter Legal Services Volunteer Opportunity: Shelter Legal Services Foundation 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, 30 Sep 2008]
Competition: Herbert J. Wechsler National Criminal Law Moot Court Competition: For more information, please click on the following link. [Thu, 25 Sep 2008]
Competition: ASECA Securities Law Writing Competition: For more information, please click on the following link. [Thu, 25 Sep 2008]
Competition: 2009 Tannenwald Writing Competition: For more information, please click on the following links. [Thu, 25 Sep 2008]
Competition: The Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition: For more information, please click on the following link. [Thu, 25 Sep 2008]
Competition: ACCFSL Writing Competition: For more information, please click on the following link. [Thu, 25 Sep 2008]
Competition: ULC William J. Pierce Writing Contest: For more information, please click on the following link. [Thu, 25 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Sachs is looking for a research assistant to work on a paper concerning the wage effects of unionization. [Thu, 25 Sep 2008]
Clinical: Sports Law Clinic - Applications Due 10/1: Clinical placements in the field of sports law will be available this spring semester in a variety of settings including legal departments of major leagues or sports franchises, and with law firms and lawyers doing sports law in representing individual players or teams/leagues. [Thu, 25 Sep 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Winter term Supreme Court Litigation Course: Applications for the winter term Supreme Court Litigation course (which will be held in Washington DC this year) are due to Tom Goldstein by October 18. [Thu, 25 Sep 2008]
General Interest: Self-Defense Courses: The Dean of Students Office is excited to offer full self-defense courses for both men and women. [Thu, 25 Sep 2008]
General Interest: Join In Vino Veritas! DEADLINE TOMORROW: The goal of In Vino Veritas is to introduce interested members of the HLS community to the exciting world of wine at formal tastings, blind tasting workshops, pairing dinners at area restaurants, and a variety of other events. [Thu, 25 Sep 2008]
General Interest: SALDF Vegan (and regular) Ice Cream Welcome Event: Help SALDF welcome our new members and enjoy *free* vegan (and regular) ice cream from 4:00-5:00 on Wednesday, September 24th, in front of the library. [Thu, 25 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Prof. Steiker is looking to hire research assistants to work on topics related to death penalty, mercy and criminal justice. [Thu, 25 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Mapping Commons-Based Peer Production: What makes Wikipedia or digg succeed? What makes other collaborative efforts fail? Peer production - large scale cooperation among human participants- has become an increasingly important mechanism for the creation of information, knowledge, and culture. [Tue, 23 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Lucian Bebchuk seeks Research Assistant to work on research projects in corporate governance and law and finance. [Tue, 23 Sep 2008]
General Interest: Reclaiming the Sacredness of the Legal Profession: Professor David Hall (HLS ’85) is the former dean of Northeastern University School of Law and the author of The Spiritual Revitalization of the Legal Profession: A Search for Sacred Rivers. [Tue, 23 Sep 2008]
General Interest: What Every Law Student Needs to Know About Mental Health and the Legal Profession: Come join Kathy Flaherty (HLS’ 94) and Dean of Students Ellen Cosgrove to discuss the experience of lawyers and law students facing mental health challenges. [Tue, 23 Sep 2008]
General Interest: HLS for Reproductive Justce: HLS for Reproductive Justice is seeking up to four 1Ls to join the board. [Mon, 22 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Prof. Zittrain seeks research assistants for cyberlaw-related work. Tech skills helpful but not necessary. [Mon, 22 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Kaplow is looking for a number of research assistants, mainly for antitrust. [Mon, 22 Sep 2008]
Notices: ILSP Travel Grants: Travel grants of up to $2000 are available to HLS students for projects or internships associated with Islamic Law or legal systems of Muslim countries. [Mon, 22 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Visiting Professor Peter L. Murray seeks a research assistant to work with him on a research project on proper procedures for corporate annual meetings. [Mon, 22 Sep 2008]
Clinical: Semester in Washington: HLS is proud to announce Government Lawyering Policy and Practice: Semester in Washington - a new clinical program that will offer students the opportunity to spend the spring semester in Washington, D.C. to study the intersection of law and government while working in a variety of federal offices. [Mon, 22 Sep 2008]
Notices: Wellness Fair: Wednesday, September 17. 11:30am-1:30pm. Hark Lobby. [Wed, 17 Sep 2008]
Notices: Lockers Needed: If you received a locker assignment and are either willing to share or will not be using the space please e-mail the Dean of Students Office (dos@law.harvard.edu). [Wed, 17 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Brishen Rogers, a Climenko Fellow, is looking for a research assistant as soon as possible to investigate state and local enforcement of wage and hour laws. [Wed, 17 Sep 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Law and Economics Seminar 9/23: J.J. Prescott of the University of Michigan will be presenting his paper (co-authored with Jonah Rockoff) entitled "Do Sex Offender Registration and Notification Laws Affect Criminal Behavior?" [Wed, 17 Sep 2008]
Library: 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. [Wed, 17 Sep 2008]
Jobs and Fellowships: Harvard Law School Programs of Study Fellows: We will be hiring up to 10 Harvard Law students as fellows for the Programs of Study at Harvard Law School. Deadline for applying is Monday, September 15. [Mon, 15 Sep 2008]
Notices: Red Sox Tickets: The Red Sox will take on the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park on Tuesday, September 23 at 7:05pm. Sales are limited to HLS students. Students may purchase up to 2 tickets. [Mon, 15 Sep 2008]
Notices: HLS Student Activities Fair: Today is the deadline to reserve a space at the HLS Student Activities Fair. [Mon, 15 Sep 2008]
Notices: Dean Kagan's Office Hours: Dean Kagan's next office hours will be held on Friday, September 26 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Please contact Kerri Burridge (kburridge@law) for an appointment. [Mon, 15 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Project Assistant to research the history of air and water pollution legislation in India. [Mon, 15 Sep 2008]
Jobs: The Cooperation Research Group at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society: The Cooperation Research Group, led by Professor Yochai Benkler, analyzes the design of cooperative human systems through a combination of interdisciplinary observational, experimental, and theoretical studies. [Mon, 15 Sep 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Allen Ferrel and Jennifer Bethel Paper Presentation: Allen Ferrel of Harvard Law School and Jennifer Bethel of Babson are presenting their paper entitled "Law and Economic Issues in Subprime Litigation" Tuesday, September 16th at 5pm in Griswold 110. [Mon, 15 Sep 2008]
General Interest: Advocates for Human Rights Fall Conference: Advocates for Human Rights will be holding its fall conference on September 20th. [Mon, 15 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: I am seeking a research assistant to help me with interdisciplinary research in the areas of social insurance / welfare state design, and legal research on conflict of laws in employment litigation. [Thu, 11 Sep 2008]
Clinical: Health Law Policy Pro Bono Project: Students needed for health policy project researching relevant laws and regulations in various states. [Thu, 11 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Mark Roe is looking for a research assistant who is familiar with STATA to work on corporate finance research. Please send resumes to Lise Berg (lberg@law.harvard.edu). [Thu, 11 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Prof. Hay needs a research assistant for a criminal procedure project. Interested students should email him at hay@law.harvard.edu. [Thu, 11 Sep 2008]
Notices: September UHS deadlines: Student Insurance Waiver Deadline, Dependent Coverage Deadline and Dental Coverage Deadline. [Wed, 10 Sep 2008]
Notices: Participate in the HLS Student Activities Fair: The Student Activities Fair will be held on Wednesday, September 17 from 5:30-7:30pm in the Ropes Gray Room on the 2nd Floor of Pound Hall. [Wed, 10 Sep 2008]
Clinical: Spanish for Public Interest Lawyers: Two non-credit classes of "Spanish For Public Interest Lawyers" are offered this Fall semester for students interested in advancing their Spanish skills in a legal context. [Wed, 10 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: The Berkman Center for Internet and Society is on the lookout for research assistance. [Wed, 10 Sep 2008]
Notices: September 15 Deadline to Submit Applications for Spring 2009 Semester Abroad: The Semester Abroad 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. [Wed, 10 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Estlund is looking for research and editorial help with a book and article on workplace governance. [Wed, 10 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Hal Scott is looking for a Harvard Law School student to work as a research assistant, beginning as soon as possible. [Wed, 10 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Tutors needed: The Academic Support program is seeking 2Ls and 3Ls with excellent grades and people skills to serve as tutors to 1Ls. [Wed, 10 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Are you interested in sharpening your research skills and earning some extra money? RAs for Hire both assist HLS faculty members with short-term research projects and handle library assignments. [Wed, 10 Sep 2008]
Notices: September 11th moment of silence: There will be a formal meeting at noon on 9/11 on the Hark Patio for a moment of silence to remember those who lost their lives 7 years ago. Even if you cannot make this gathering, please take a moment out of your day to reflect on the events of 9/11 and remember the victims and their families. [Tue, 09 Sep 2008]
Notices: HLS MBTA Semester Pass Program: The deadline for placing order for the HLS MBTA Semester Pass Program is this Friday, September 12. [Tue, 09 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Katerina Linos, a junior fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows, is looking for a research assistant to work on a project relating to U.S. and E.U. employment discrimination law. [Mon, 08 Sep 2008]
General Interest: Greetings from Environmental Law Society: We are a non-partisan group committed to preparing students to creatively and intelligently use the law in the service of the environment. [Mon, 08 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Alex Whiting is seeking a research assistant to work approximately ten hours a week on some Department of Justice and war crime prosecution topics. [Mon, 08 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Vietnamese Translator Needed: Professor Jim Greiner needs to hire a Vietnamese speaker to translate exit polling questionnaires to be used in the Nov 4 election. [Mon, 08 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistants: Professor Kaplow is looking for a number of research assistants, mainly for antitrust but possibly also tax policy. [Mon, 08 Sep 2008]
Clinical: Vietnamese Interpreter needed for Legal Aid Bureau client: The Harvard Legal Aid Bureau seeks a fluent Vietnamese speaker to assist them in interpreting with one of its clients. [Mon, 08 Sep 2008]
Jobs and Fellowships: Harvard Law School Programs of Study Fellows: We will be hiring up to 10 Harvard Law students as fellows for the Programs of Study at Harvard Law School. [Mon, 08 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Prof. Jed Shugerman is looking for RAs to help with his book, "The People's Courts," on the rise of judicial elections and judicial power in nineteenth-century America. [Mon, 08 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Teaching fellow positions: Professor Sandel is still accepting applications for Teaching Fellow positions in his undergraduate course, Justice. [Mon, 08 Sep 2008]
General Interest: Sign up now for intramural flag football-Harvard Law School's most popular sport!: To register, go to hlsflagfootball.blogspot.com. Registration closes Sept. 10, so sign up today! [Mon, 08 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistants: Prof. John Coates is looking for a few RAs to work on his ongoing research projects. [Thu, 04 Sep 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Trusts and Estates - First Class Session: For the first class, which will open with the Shapira case at page 21 of the Dukeminier et al., text, please read the material corresponding to Sections I.A, B, and D on the syllabus. [Thu, 04 Sep 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Law, Economics, and Organization Research Seminar - First Class: The first class meeting will be September 15 in Pound 108 at 12:30 pm. [Thu, 04 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistants: Professor Stephenson seeks research assistants to help with several projects related to the political economy of administrative law and judicial decision-making. [Thu, 04 Sep 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Taxation and Regulation of Nonprofits: The two books for the course are Fishman and Schwarz, Nonprofit Organizations Cases and Materials and Marion R. Fremont-Smith, Governing Nonprofit Organizations Paperback Edition. [Thu, 04 Sep 2008]
Library: 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 Sep 2008]
General Interest: Study Abroad Information Session: Make the world your campus! Study abroad programs can provide excellent opportunities for academic and personal development. [Thu, 04 Sep 2008]
Notices: Dean Kagan's Office Hours: Dean Kagan will hold office hours on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.. [Thu, 04 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Scott's Committee on Capital Markets Regulation Seeks Research Assistants for fall Project Regarding the Ongoing Debt Market Crisis. [Wed, 03 Sep 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Practical Lawyering in Cyberspace: The materials for the first class session are available on the syllabus page of the course web site and in the HLS Distribution center. [Wed, 03 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Mack seeks research assistants to help with several projects involving the history of civil rights lawyers and the analysis of the role of race in the current U.S. Presidential contest. [Wed, 03 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Dunoff seeks a student Research Assistant for projects related to international trade and public international law. [Wed, 03 Sep 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Law and Economics Seminar 9/9: Professor Cass Sunstein will present his paper (co-written with David Weisbach, University of Chicago) entitled Climate Change and Discounting the Future: A Guide for the Perplexed at 5:00 in Griswold 110 on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. [Wed, 03 Sep 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Law: Separation of Powers, Federalism, and Fourteenth Amendment: The course materials consist of Stone, Seidman, Sunstein, Tushnet and Karlan, Constitutional Law (5th ed. 2005), together with the 2008 supplement to that casebook. [Wed, 03 Sep 2008]
Library: 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. [Wed, 03 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor I. Glenn Cohen seeks research assistants for projects related to reproductive technology, medical tourism, and other bioethics and health law topics. [Wed, 03 Sep 2008]
General Interest: Computer Programming Pro Bono Opportunity: The Brookline Committee on Campaigns, a citizen group charged with monitoring campaign funding in Brookline, MA, is looking for a student intern to assist it in modifying a pre-existing web database application to track the contributions and expenditures of Brookline candidates. [Wed, 03 Sep 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: International Law Workshop (Alford/Goodman): We will hold the first session of our workshop on Wednesday, September 3 at 5:00 pm in Hauser 102. [Wed, 03 Sep 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Consumer Law and Policy Seminar: We look forward to meeting you on Wednesday 5:00 p.m. in P204. [Wed, 03 Sep 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Legal Research and Writing Section 4B: The syllabus is now posted on the course website. [Wed, 03 Sep 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Critical Race Theory: book availabilty: One of the required texts for this class is Critical Race Theory by Kimberle Crenshaw. The bookstore wasn't able to get a copy of this book so it will be unavailable there. However, I've found an adequate number from several sources and you'll be able to purchase them from me. [Wed, 03 Sep 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Taxation and Regulation of Nonprofits: The assignments for the first three classes (September 4, 5 and 11) are now posted on the course website under "course materials". [Wed, 03 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Cynthia Estlund is seeking an RA to support her research in labor and employment law projects. [Wed, 03 Sep 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor David Wilkins seeks a research assistant with interests in attorney-client relationship of large law firms, the process employed by large companies when choosing a law firm, black corporate lawyers or racial differences seen in post JD study data. [Wed, 03 Sep 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: International and Legal Research (Prof. Wise): There is no required reading for the first class, but all students need to bring their Harvard PINs and Lexis and Westlaw IDs with them. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Legal Research Advanced (Prof. Wise): There will be no Wednesday lab on Wednesday, September 3. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Professional Services - Prof. Ashish Nanda: Our primary learning tool will be case studies. The case book to be used with the course will be available at the HLS COOP on September 3rd. Case protagonists and external experts will attend several of the class sessions. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Legislation and Regulation 4: The textbook for this course is WILLIAM N. ESKRIDGE, PHILIP P. FRICKEY, ELIZABETH GARRETT, LEGISLATION: STATUTES AND THE CREATION OF PUBLIC POLICY (4th ed. 2007), which available at the HLS Bookstore. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: International Environmental Negotiation Course: 11.364 International Environmental Negotiation Monday, 3:30pm - 6pm Harvard Law School Room TBA First class: September 8, 2008 [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Corporate and Securities Law Policy (Bebchuk): The package of materials for the first session of Corporate and Securities Law Policy is available on the course web site. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Shareholder Activism (Bebchuk): The first two sets of materials for Shareholder Activism are available on the course web site. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Constitutional Law - 21000A: Please see the course website for the full syllabus and reading assignments. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: The Power of Prosecutors Reading Group: The readings for this course are contained in a set of photocopied materials that are available at the Distribution Center. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Election Law and Administration: Reading Group (Tokaji): For our first class on Thursday, September 4, at 5 pm, please read the following. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Notices: Student Help Desk hours for the holiday weekend: The Information Technology Services Help Desk (SHD) will be open this holiday weekend. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Criminal Regulation of Vice: Reading Group: The first meeting is Wednesday September 3 at 5 pm. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Complex Litigation and Mass Torts, First Assignment: The syllabus, specifying the schedule of class meetings and related discussion topics, and the hardcopy set of materials will be available at the Distribution Center starting Sept. 2. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: American Indian Law: For our first class, please read pp.1-13 of the Anderson, Berger, Frickey and Krakoff casebook. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Government Lawyer: The reading for the first week is now available in the copy center. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Contracts 7 Course/Book Information: Welcome to Contracts Section 7 (J. Coates, WThF, 1:00 - 2:15 pm, Langdell South). [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Clinical: Housing/Litigation Clinic Openings: The Housing/Litigation Clinic at the Legal Services Cener can accept a limited number of additional clinical students or students seeking to fulfill their pro bono requirement during the Fall semester. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Visiting Professor Talley is looking for a research assistant with interest and skills in corporate finance and law. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Prof. Dan Tokaji. Federal Courts and the Federal System A.: I'm looking forward to our first class, which will be on Wednesday, September 3, at 1:00 p.m. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: LRW 7B (Bangs): For our first class on Thursday, Sept. 4, please read pages 1-21 of the course pack. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: First-Year Legal Research and Writing: All sections: All 1Ls should pick up the course pack at the HLS copy center in the basement of Pound Hall and purchase the Bluebook, either at the HLS Coop or online at www.legalbluebook.com. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Library: LexisNexis and Westlaw Accounts and Training for 1L: LexisNexis and Westlaw accounts are distributed during registration. Please stop by the Langdell reference desk if you have not received your accounts. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Triantis would like to hire a research assistant to work on projects relating to contract design and transactional legal practice. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Competitions: Student Writing Opportunity: Recent Developments Notes: All interested students are welcome to submit proposals for short recent developments notes on health law topics. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Translators Needed- Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese (traditional): Professor Jim Greiner has two short exit polling forms that require translation into Spanish, Vietnamese, and traditional (not simplified) Chinese. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Clinical: Cambridge Election Commission Clinical and Pro Bono Opportunities: Independent Clinical Internship: Students expected to work 15 hours/week. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Clinical: Santa Clara County Counsel Clinical and Pro Bono Opportunities: Clinical or pro bono credit is available for students who sign up to work with the Affirmative Litigation and Social Justice Section of the Santa Clara County Counsels office. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: German Constitutional Law: Seminar (Michelman/Grimm): All assigned readings will be provided in hard copy or in files to be downloaded from the course web site, or can be otherwise accessed via Internet. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistants: Are you interested in sharpening your research skills and earning some extra money? [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Library: Library Tours for Incoming Student: HLS reference librarians will be giving several tours in September for groups of up to 15 at a time, going over the basics of what you should know about using the library. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fellowships: Law and Economics: Students wishing to apply for a John M. Olin or Terence M. Considine Fellowship in Law and Economics may obtain an information sheet and application on our website. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistants: Professor Howell Jackson is seeking to hire several research assistants to work on a range of topics related to consumer protection, international finance, and federal budget policy. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
General Interest: Third Year Papers: Professor Howell Jackson has a number of third year paper topics for students interested in working on issues related to international finance, consumer finance, and financial regulation. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Criminal Law 5: The casebook is Kadish, Schulhofer and Steiker, Criminal Law and its Processes, 8th edition. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Kaplow is looking for a number of research assistants, mainly for antitrust but possibly also tax policy. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Taxation Seminar: Current Issues in Tax Law, Policy and Practice: (Daniel Halperin; halperin@law.harvard.edu; 617-496-5505) meets Wednesday at 5 p.m. (Lewis 102). There is no reading assignment for September 3, 2008. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Taxation A1: The first class session for Taxation A1 (Daniel Halperin; halperin@law.harvard.edu; 617-496-5505) is at 8:25 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 (Vorenberg classroom). [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: German Constitutional Law Seminar (Grimm and Michelman): All assigned readings will be provided in hard copy or in files to be downloaded from the course web site, or can be otherwise accessed via internet. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Clinical: Domestic Violence Institute at Boston Medical Center (DVI at BMC) pro bono opportunity: DVI at BMC is looking for law students to volunteer to conduct educational interviews with women patients about domestic abuse and provide services for domestic violence victims. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Clinical: Medical-Legal Partnership for Children (MLPC) Special Education Opportunity: The Medical-Legal Partnership for Children (MLPC) seeks law student volunteers to follow up on physician referrals for Individualized Education Plan (IEPs) evaluations and help patients through the IEP process. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Comparative Constitutional Law: South Africa's Bill of Rights: Everything required for this course -- including syllabus, weekly assignments, and the materials assigned for study -- is available for reading and/or download at or through the course website. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Legal Profession: Ethics in Public Interest Law: The initial assignment and first installment of the course reading packet have been posted to the course web site. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Moral Order and the Irrational: Readings in Nietzsche and Freud: For the first class please read Reading Packet #1 which is available under the course documents tab in MyHLS. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Government Lawyer: All readings for Government Lawyer will be available during the semester in the copy center. [Fri, 29 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Mark Roe seeks two research assistants for corporate law and finance-based research. [Mon, 25 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Evidence A2: The textbook for Evidence A2 (Whiting) will be Sklansky, Evidence, Cases, Commentary and Problems, 2nd edition, Aspen 2008 (available in the Coop). [Mon, 25 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Dispute Systems Design (Bordone): I am looking forward to meeting you on our first class, which is September 3 at 5:00 p.m. [Mon, 25 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Research Assisant: Visiting Prof. Brown-Nagin seeks research assistants to help with projects in areas of legal history, civil rights, and constitutional law. [Mon, 25 Aug 2008]
Clinical: Fall Clinical Opportunities Available: Please consult the clinical website for more detailed information or contact the clinical office at 617-495-5202 or at clinical@law.harvard.edu. [Mon, 25 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Israel/Palestine Legal Issues: Israel/Palestine Legal Issues: Please pick up the first syllabus (which includes an overview of the course) at the distribution center, and for the first class do the assignment indicated. [Thu, 21 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Comparative Constitutional Law: South Africa's Bill of Rights: Readings for first two weeks of classes. Everything required for this course -- including syllabus, weekly assignments, and the materials assigned for study -- is available for reading and/or download at or through the course website. [Thu, 21 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Environmental Law: Advanced: (Course #35550A, Visiting Prof. Richard Lazarus)The first day of class will be Friday, September 5th. [Thu, 21 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Local Government A: I look forward to seeing you at our first class for Local Government Law at 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in AAE on Thursday, September 4. [Thu, 21 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Education Law and Policy Seminar: For the first class, please read Lesson 1 (Public Education), available in the Course Materials section of the course website. [Thu, 21 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Reading and First Day Assignment for Con Law A2: Constitutional Law: Separation of Powers, Federalism, and the Fourteenth Amendment A2 - Professor M. Klarman. [Thu, 21 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Green Living Representative: Apply to be a green living representative in the HLS residence halls. [Thu, 21 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: First Assignment- Corporations A1 (Kraakman): On the first day of class, September 4, we will begin with a brief overview of the course then proceed immediately to the casebook. [Thu, 21 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: First Assignment for Corporations A2 (Ramseyer): For the first day of class, September 8 at 8 a.m. [Austin East], please read pages 1-43 of Klein, Ramseyer and Bainbridge, eds., Business Associations (6th ed., 2006). [Thu, 21 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Legal Profession A4 - Professor Wilkins: The materials for this class are Kaufman and Wilkins, Problems in Professional Responsibility for a Changing Profession (4th ed., 2002), Distributions available on the course web site and at the Distribution Center (including several revised chapters of the Kaufman and Wilkins text), and Morgan, Selected Standards on Professional Responsibility (2008 ed.). [Tue, 19 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Laws, Markets and Religions: The first class for Laws, Markets and Religions (Prof Robert Clark) will be on Thursday, Sept 4. [Tue, 19 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Mergers, Acquisitions and Split-ups: The first MA and S class will be held on Monday, Sept 8, 2008. [Tue, 19 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: First-Year Legal Research and Writing: All students should pick up the course reader from the copy center in the basement of Pound Hall and purchase the Bluebook (either at the Coop or online at www.legalbluebook.com). [Tue, 19 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Jeannie Suk would like to hire a research assistant to do a wide range of research, editing, and memo writing on projects related to: a book on the home; intellectual property and fashion design; abortion and psychological trauma; regulation of sex and prostitution; and various criminal law and family law topics. [Tue, 19 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Property 3 (Prof. Singer) First Assignments: The casebook for the course is Joseph William Singer, Property Law: Rules, Policies and Practices (Aspen Law and Business, 4th ed., 2006). [Tue, 19 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Warren Court: Reading Group: Professor Klarman's Warren Court Reading Group is tentatively set to meet on the following Mondays: Sept. 15, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 27 and Nov. 3. [Fri, 15 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Grainne de Burca, visiting professor, is looking for a research assistant for the fall semester. [Fri, 15 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Section 5 - Civ Pro: Cohen, Civil Procedure Section 5: The syllabus and first installment of reading assignments are available at the distribution center as well as on our course website. [Fri, 15 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Cass Sunstein is looking for two research assistants for the Fall, 2008 semester to work on issues involving national security, climate change, and risk regulation. [Fri, 15 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: TORTS 7: The required text for the class is Epstein, Cases and Materials on Torts (Aspen, 9th ed. 2008), available at the Law Coop, 1678 Mass. Ave., and Syllabus and Supplemental Materials. [Thu, 14 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Mindy Roseman, Lecturer on Law and Academic Director of the Human Rights Program, is looking for one or two research assistants for a project on international law and norms related to sexual health and rights, as well as to research US and/or Canadian law and jurisprudence. [Thu, 14 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Con Law, First Amendment - Minow: The main text for this course is: Stone, Seidman, Sunstein, Tushnet, and Karlan, The First Amendment (3rd ed. 2008). [Thu, 14 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Section 1 - Civ Pro: The books for this course are: Civil Procedure: Doctrine, Practice, and Context Stephen Subrin, Martha Minow, Mark Brodin and Thomas Main, eds. (3rd ed. 2008), Joseph Glannon, Civil Procedure: Examples and Explanations (6th edition 2008), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, 2008-2009 Abridged Educational Edition (Thomson West 2008). [Thu, 14 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Section 4 - Crim Law: Steiker, Criminal Law, Section 4: The casebook (CB) for this course is Kadish, Schulhofer and Steiker, Criminal Law and Its Processes (8th ed. 2007), available at the HLS Coop. [Thu, 14 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: PROPERTY 5-Professor Bruce Mann: The casebook for the course is Dukeminier, Krier, Alexander and Schill, Property (6th ed., 2006). [Thu, 14 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Legislation and Regulation - Section 7: The casebook for this course is Gellhorn and Byse's Administrative Law (Revised 10th ed., 2003) and the 2007 Supplement to that book. [Thu, 14 Aug 2008]
Notices: Locker Sign-Up: Due to the limited number of lockers available on campus, lockers are assigned to students on a first come, first served basis. [Tue, 12 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Sports and the Law: Students should read the required readings for Week 1 before the first class meets. [Tue, 12 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Philip Alston, visiting professor from NYU and UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial executions, is looking for a research assistant for the fall semester. [Tue, 12 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Legislation and Regulation Section 6: Assignments are in Heinzerling and Tushnet, The Regulatory and Administrative State (2006), with supplemental materials to be distributed via the course web-site. [Tue, 12 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Visiting Professor Lynn M. LoPucki is seeking a research assistant to work 10-20 hours a week during the fall semester on a study of professional fees in large, public company bankruptcies. [Tue, 12 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Labor Law - Fall 2008: The textbook for this course will be Cox, Bok, Gorman, and Finkin's Labor Law Cases and Materials (Fourteenth Edition). [Tue, 12 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Teaching Assistants: Professor Samuel Issacharoff, visiting professor from NYU, is looking for up to three teaching assistants for the fall semester for a section of first-year civil procedure. [Fri, 08 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Samuel Issacharoff, visiting professor from NYU, is looking for a research assistant for the fall semester. [Fri, 08 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Contracts Law: Section 2/1L First Class Assignment Week of 9/2/08: Assignments are in the Barnett casebook or the Barnett reader. In addition, be sure to read the Restatements and UCC sections, whenever cited, and read all case excerpts. [Fri, 08 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Seeking Students Interested in Taxation of Partnerships: A small independent study (or directed reading, or seminar) on partnership tax may be offered by Professor Daniel Halperin in Fall 2008 if enough students are interested and he determines it is feasible to do so. [Fri, 08 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Torts 1: Class will meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 3:15 - 4:30 in a room to be announced. [Fri, 08 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Natural Law and Positive Law: Reading Group: Our first meeting will be Wednesday, September 3, at 7:00 P.M. - 9 P.M. in a room to be announced. Thereafter we will meet every other week during the term. [Fri, 08 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Bankruptcy A First Week Class Assignments: The casebook is Warren and Westbrook, The Law of Debtors and Creditors (5th ed). The statutory supplement is Warren, Bankruptcy and Article 9 2008, but there is no need to bring the supplement for the first three classes. [Thu, 07 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Rachel Barkow seeks a research assistant for the fall semester with an interest in criminal law to conduct research on the allocation of prosecution power within states and on the use of executive clemency in the states. [Thu, 07 Aug 2008]
General Interest: HRJ seeking student note submissions: The HLS Human Rights Journal is currently seeking student notes from the '08 -'11 classes at Harvard Law School. Our deadline for receiving submissions is Aug 22, 2008. [Thu, 07 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Green Cities - New York (Professors Frug and Barron): The first class for Green Cities - New York will be on Monday, September 15. Please pick up the course materials AFTER Wed, August 20 from Kathy Goldstein in Hauser 406. [Tue, 05 Aug 2008]
Fall 2008 Course/Book Information: Contracts - Section 4 (Prof Frug): The assignment for our first class, Tuesday, 9/2/08, will be pages 1-13 of Fuller and Eisenberg, Basic Contract Law (8th edition, 2006). [Tue, 05 Aug 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Anup Malani seeks a research assistant with background/interest in Health Law to conduct research on current topics relevant to the subject. [Fri, 25 Jul 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Spanish Law professor seeks research assistant to help with article comparing Spanish and American housing. Ideal Applicant would be native English speaker with good Spanish as well. [Wed, 23 Jul 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Research Assistant needed to support the work of Professor John Ruggie, Kennedy School of Government and HLS-affiliated faculty member. [Thu, 17 Jul 2008]
Competitions: Harvard Journal on Legislation student note competition: Winning notes are normally published in our Fall issue and should focus on either legislative reform or organizational and procedural factors that affect legislative decision-making. [Thu, 17 Jul 2008]
Competition: New York City Bar’s 59th Annual National Moot Court: Interested in competing in the New York City Bar’s 59th Annual National Moot Court Competition? [Thu, 10 Jul 2008]
Competition: Emory Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court: Interested in competing in the Second Annual Emory Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition on Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12, 2008? [Thu, 10 Jul 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Hal Scott is looking for a Harvard Law School student to work as a research assistant, beginning as soon as possible. [Thu, 10 Jul 2008]
Notices: Do you still have your Commencement Regalia ?: If you have not yet done so, please return commencement regalia to the third floor of the Harvard Square Coop as soon as possible. [Thu, 10 Jul 2008]
General Interest: Deadline for Environmental Law Review student note submissions is July 9th: The winning note is ordinarily published in our Fall issue and should relate to land use, energy, or environmental law. [Tue, 08 Jul 2008]
Competitions: The ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security writing competition: The competition calls for analysis of a timely issue at the intersection of law and national security. Submissions are due by Sept. 15th, 2008. [Tue, 08 Jul 2008]
Clinical: Research Assistant: Would you like to do research work for the prosecution in Counterterrorism and related national security cases? [Mon, 30 Jun 2008]
Jobs: 2008-2009 Job Opportunity: Harvard Law Green Living Program: Would you enjoy connecting with your peers about sustainability? Apply to be a HLS Dorm Green Living Representative! [Tue, 24 Jun 2008]
General Interest: HRJ Seeking submissions: Would you like to do some human rights reading/writing over the summer and get published? If so, consider submitting a booknote, recent development, or student note to the HRJ! [Fri, 20 Jun 2008]
Notices: Please update 2008-2009 student organization officer information: If you have not yet sent the names and contact information for the 2008-2009 officers of your student organization, please email Kristen Chipman at kchipman@law.harvard.edu with this information. [Fri, 20 Jun 2008]
Notices: Please return Graduation Regalia ASAP: Congratulations to the Class of 2008. All recent graduates who have not yet returned their commencement regalia should please do so as soon as possible to the third floor of the Harvard Square Coop. [Fri, 20 Jun 2008]
General Interest: Reception for Alumni and Summer Associates: The Harvard Law School Association of the District of Columbia, with the DC office of Vinson and Elkins, is pleased to invite you to a cocktail reception for alumni and summer associates. [Thu, 19 Jun 2008]
Jobs: Short Term Research Assistant Needed Immediately: RA needed for between 15 and 25 hours of work before the end of June. Research questions relate to US and comparative criminal procedure. Please contact Sonja Starr at sstarr@law.harvard.edu. [Thu, 19 Jun 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Kraakman is seeking a summer research assistant to investigate all available information about a small corporate law case that has had a disproportionate impact on the casebooks. [Mon, 09 Jun 2008]
Jobs: Summer intern to assist in helping HLS students and graduates become law professors: Responsibilities will include coordinating outreach efforts to other law schools, working with HLS students and graduates on various aspects of the Association of American Law Schools application process, and editing on-line and print materials related to law teaching. [Mon, 09 Jun 2008]
Notices: Regalia pick up begins Monday, June 2nd on the SECOND FLOOR OF POUND HALL!: In order to walk in the activities that take place on Commencement Day, June 5th, all graduates must wear academic regalia. Please do not forget to pick up your caps and gowns from Monday, June 2nd through Thursday, June 5th. [Fri, 30 May 2008]
General Interest: Reception for Alumni and Summer Associates with Dean Elena Kagan '86: The Summer Reception provides opportunity for HLS alumni and current students to gather informally for an evening of camaraderie and good cheer in an elegant setting with spectacular views of the city and harbor. [Fri, 30 May 2008]
Notices: Support changes with the Student Help Desk: The hours of operation will change after the Memorial Day holiday weekend to the following summer hours: Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM. [Fri, 23 May 2008]
Notices: Locker Sign Up for 2008-2009 Academic Year: The locker sign up form for the upcoming academic year is now available online. [Fri, 16 May 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor David Barron needs a summer research assistant for extensive historical work on a book about presidential war powers spanning U.S. history from the Revolutionary War to the present. [Fri, 16 May 2008]
Competition: ABA Real Property, Probate and Trust Journal Law Student Writing Competition: The competition is open to all law and LL.M. students currently attending an ABA-accredited law school. It encourages and rewards high quality law student writings on real property, trust and estate law subjects of general and current interest. [Thu, 15 May 2008]
Notices: Donation table for the victims of the catastrophic earthquake that struck China: To help provide food and shelter for the victims and to help them rebuild homes, Harvard Chinese Students and Scholars Association is going to organize a donation table in front of the Science Center on Thursday (May 15th) and Friday (May 16th) from 11am to 3pm. [Thu, 15 May 2008]
Fellowship: Petrie-Flom Student Fellowship Call for Applications Deadline: This is a reminder that the call for applications for the 2008-2009 Petrie-Flom Student Fellowship Program remains open until May 23, 2008. [Thu, 15 May 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: HBS Professor Bob Pozen is looking for a research assistant with a strong interest and some knowledge about intellectual property. [Thu, 15 May 2008]
Notices: Locker Clean Out and Sign Up: Lockers are assigned on a yearly basis and thus need to be cleaned out at the end of each semester. Please have your lockers cleaned out by June 6th. [Fri, 09 May 2008]
Clinical: Pro Bono Project: A pro bono research project is available on case involving two special needs students who were sexually assaulted by other students in the school. [Fri, 09 May 2008]
General Interest: Attention Student Organization officers: Please log in to the following poll to provide the DOSO with names and contact information for the students who will be acting as officers for 2008-2009 by May 12, 2008. [Wed, 07 May 2008]
Jobs: Project to evaluate management practices across US law firms: A new project to evaluate management practices across US law firms is being jointly conducted by faculty members at Harvard, Stanford and Yale Universities. [Wed, 07 May 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Research Assistant needed during this summer and the 2008-9 academic year to help Professor Coquillette on writing the bicentennial history of Harvard Law School. [Wed, 07 May 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Cora True-Frost, Climenko Fellow and Lecturer on Law seeks assistance with research on an international law and international organizations project. [Tue, 06 May 2008]
Jobs: The Jamestown Project seeks a researcher/program assistant: This person will work primarily with the President and CEO of the Project and assist with a variety of projects, events, and research assignments. [Tue, 06 May 2008]
Jobs: The Jamestown Project seeks a researcher for a Book Project: Researcher needed to collect research related to the specific topics covered in the book and assist writers in editing and production. [Tue, 06 May 2008]
Jobs: The Jamestown Project seeks an experienced program manager/assistant: An experienced program manager/assistant to manage implementation efforts on its Doing Democracy Initiative. [Tue, 06 May 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistants: 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). [Tue, 06 May 2008]
Clinical: Government Lawyer Clinic Applications Due Friday, May 2: In this winter-spring clinical, students work with government or legislative offices in Washington, DC during the Winter term and continue working long-distance during the Spring term. [Thu, 01 May 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Library Seeks Summer Research Assistants for Hire. [Thu, 01 May 2008]
General Interest: HUHS updates: Important Reminders for Graduating Students and Dental Whitening Special. [Thu, 01 May 2008]
General Interest: Winner of the Earth Week Raffle: [Thu, 01 May 2008]
General Interest: Student De-Stress Massage Events!!: Come get a FREE 10-minute massage to help you de-stress during exams!! [Tue, 29 Apr 2008]
General Interest: Help Us Improve The Bluebook! -- with Bonus Prize: The editors of The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation are about to embark on the exciting task of making revisions for the forthcoming Nineteenth Edition, and we need your help! [Tue, 29 Apr 2008]
General Interest: All Students!!: I would greatly appreciate if you could take a couple minutes to fill out the following survey for a research paper I am writing. [Tue, 29 Apr 2008]
Notices: Study Abroad Spring 2009 Initial Statement of Interest Deadline: Thursday, May 1: The Semester Abroad 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. [Tue, 29 Apr 2008]
Competition: American College of Employee Benefits Counsel writing competition: The American College of Employee Benefits Counsel is pleased to announce the fourth annual employee benefits writing competition. [Sun, 27 Apr 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Cass Sunstein is interested in hiring two research assistants to work 10-15 hours per week this summer. [Thu, 24 Apr 2008]
Competitions: The 2008 Harvard Law Review Writing Competition: Attention All 1Ls: The 2008 Harvard Law Review Writing Competition will take place from Friday, May 16 to Friday, May 23. [Wed, 23 Apr 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Gary Bass is seeking a part-time summer research assistant. Must have reading knowledge of Chinese, to translate published and internet sources into English. [Wed, 23 Apr 2008]
Prize competition: EALS accepting submissions for Yong K. Kim '95 Memorial Prize: This Prize is awarded to the author of the best paper concerning the law or legal history of the nations and peoples of East Asia, or concerning issues of law as it pertains to U.S.-East Asia relations. [Wed, 23 Apr 2008]
Clinical: Clinical Project with the Counterterrorism Section of the Department of Justice: Would you like to do research work for the prosecution in counterterrorism and related national security cases? [Wed, 23 Apr 2008]
General Interest: Volunteer to be a Student Host!: Welcome an LL.M. Student and Join the Global Community. [Tue, 22 Apr 2008]
General Interest: Attention Student Organization officers: Please log in to the following poll to provide the DOSO with names and contact information for the students who will be acting as officers for 2008-2009 by May 12, 2008. [Mon, 21 Apr 2008]
Competition: The National Civil Trial Competition: It is an invitational tournament open to all ABA accredited law schools who have demonstrated excellence in mock trial competitions and/or demonstrated excellence in the training of law students in litigation skills. [Mon, 21 Apr 2008]
Jobs: Web Designer: For the Law and the Arts Initiative, Professor Halley seeks a student who can design a web page worthy of this exciting new organization. [Mon, 21 Apr 2008]
Jobs: Fluent Italian Speaker: Professor Halley seeks a fluent speaker of Italian to help her place a simple purchase order with a shop in Rome. [Mon, 21 Apr 2008]
Jobs: Teaching Assistants: Professor Samuel Issacharoff, visiting from NYU, is looking for 3 or 4 teaching assistants for a first-year section of civil procedure next fall. [Fri, 18 Apr 2008]
Fellowships: The Petrie-Flom Center is accepting applications for the 2008-2009 Student Fellowship: Please contact Petrie-Flom@law.harvard.edu if you are interested in applying. [Fri, 18 Apr 2008]
General Interest: EU Foreign Policy: A Talk with Brice de Schietere: Friday April 18 12:00-1:30pm Griswold 110 [Fri, 18 Apr 2008]
General Interest: Spin the Bottle: Sex, Lies, and Alcohol: Curious about how popular images of alcohol affect the drinking behavior and gender identities of college students? Come to the DAPA screening of Spin the Bottle: Sex, Lies, and Alcohol by Jackson Katz and Jean Kilbourne! [Fri, 18 Apr 2008]
Notices: Dean Kagan's Office Hours: Dean Kagan will hold office hours on Tuesday, May 6th, from 4:00 - 5:30p.m. [Thu, 17 Apr 2008]
Fellowships: apply for a John M. Olin Fellowship 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). [Thu, 17 Apr 2008]
Competitions and Fellowships: Student Financial Services maintains a list of outside funding: Forms for funds with upcoming deadlines (in parenthesis) can be found on our website. [Thu, 17 Apr 2008]
Notices: International Travel Safety Training: Harvard Law School will hold three international travel safety training sessions for students traveling abroad this summer or fall. [Thu, 17 Apr 2008]
Clinical: Government Lawyer Winter-Spring Clinical: Students interested in the the winter-spring Government Lawyer clinical, with placements in Washington, DC, should apply by May 2, 2008. [Thu, 17 Apr 2008]
Prize competition: EALS accepting submissions for Yong K. Kim '95 Memorial Prize: This Prize is awarded to the author of the best paper concerning the law or legal history of the nations and peoples of East Asia, or concerning issues of law as it pertains to U.S.-East Asia relations. [Thu, 17 Apr 2008]
General Interest: LAST DAY to order Commencement Regalia!!!: Class of 2008 graduates must go to The Coop in Harvard Square to place an order for their academic regalia (which consists of a cap, gown, and hood) TODAY (April 16th) IS THE LAST DAY!!! [Tue, 15 Apr 2008]
General Interest: 2008 Grants Committee Charity Auction: Join us for hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, musical performances by some of Harvard’s best, and bidding on fantastic silent and live auction items. [Tue, 15 Apr 2008]
General Interest: Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics applications for a Co-Editor: JLME is a professional multi-disciplinary journal, and HLS students are responsible for writing and editing articles for the recent developments section. [Tue, 15 Apr 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Research Assistant needed during this summer and the 2008-9 academic year to help Professor Coquillette on writing the bicentennial history of Harvard Law School, particularly regarding its relationship with Harvard Business School in the early 1900s. [Tue, 15 Apr 2008]
Notices: International Travel Safety Training: For all students traveling abroad this summer, International Legal Studies has arranged for three international travel safety training sessions. [Fri, 11 Apr 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistants: Summer Research Assistant to help re-design and re-conceptualize INI's website. [Fri, 11 Apr 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistants: Research assistance on reproductive technology projects. [Fri, 11 Apr 2008]
General Interest: The Harvard Human Rights Journal is taking applications for next year's board: Please contact hlshrj@law.harvard.edu if you are interested in applying. [Fri, 11 Apr 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistants: Andy Levin '94 seeks assistance with research for an article about United States policy towards Haiti. [Thu, 10 Apr 2008]
Notices: April Health Information: Dental Services Reminder to Graduating Students, Health Insurance for Graduating Students and more! [Thu, 10 Apr 2008]
Competitions: 1Ls: Save the date for the 55th Annual Williston Negotiation Competition!: The Williston Competition is Harvard's annual negotiating exercise for 1Ls. Teams of two, representing each side in a contract negotiation, work on a complex, realistic business problem. [Thu, 10 Apr 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistants: Professor Tushnet is looking for a research assistant to work on projects dealing with law and policy issues in the 1930s, particularly those resulting in important Supreme Court decisions. [Thu, 10 Apr 2008]
Prize competition: EALS accepting submissions for Yong K. Kim '95 Memorial Prize: The Prize i