Administrative Updates Archive

2008/02

Competition: Sonnenschein’s Internet, Communications and Data Protection writing competition: Sonnenschein’s Internet, Communications and Data Protection (ICDP) Group helps clients avoid liability for conducting business online and responds to allegations of wrongful network and internet activity on or directed against their networks. [Fri, 29 Feb 2008]
Competitions and Fellowships: Student Financial Services list of outside funding: Student Financial Services maintains a list of current sources of outside funding which require an additional external application process. [Fri, 29 Feb 2008]
Library: Research Workshops from the Library: One-hour workshops are being offered this semester on many topics. [Fri, 29 Feb 2008]
Course Announcements: Ames Oral Argument Schedule: The schedule for First-Year Ames Oral Arguments the week of April 14 is now available. [Wed, 27 Feb 2008]
General Interest: Gary Bellow Public Service Award: Nominate a student of alumnus/a for the Gary Bellow Public Service Award! [Wed, 27 Feb 2008]
Competition: Third Annual NAELA Student Journal Writing Competition: The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is pleased to present the Third Annual NAELA Student Journal Writing Competition offering a $1,500 cash prize for the best article submitted. [Wed, 27 Feb 2008]
General Interest: Thinking about having kids during law school?: Come have lunch with current parents and parents-to-be who also happen to be HLS students. [Fri, 22 Feb 2008]
General Interest: PowerPoint from Time Management Session 2/21: Look out for an announcement about an upcoming Time Management Session this spring before exams!! [Fri, 22 Feb 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Rubenstein is seeking one or more research assistants for the 2008 summer to work on issues of class action law and remedies. [Fri, 22 Feb 2008]
General Interest: Leverett House Prelaw Non-Resident Tutor Position: Tutors provide college students advice about law school and the application process, draft a House letter of recommendation for a few applicants, and participate in a small number of prelaw gatherings throughout the year. [Fri, 22 Feb 2008]
General Interest: Harvard Human Rights Journal: Harvard Human Rights Journal is looking for LLM's and 2/3L's with experience in international law who are interested in joining our Tech Editor Team. [Thu, 21 Feb 2008]
Competitions and Fellowships: Student Financial Servces maintains a list of current sources of outsi: Forms for funds with upcoming deadlines (in parenthesis) can be found on our website [Thu, 21 Feb 2008]
Library: Seeking member of HLS to participate in a usability test study on its revised web site: In anticipation of a major revision to its web site, the Harvard Law School Library will be conducting a usability test of its current web site and seeks several HLS students, faculty, and faculty assistants to participate in this study. [Thu, 21 Feb 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Kraakman is seeking a research assistant to help with the historical background on a corporate law case. [Thu, 21 Feb 2008]
Notices: Applications for HLS for Choice 1L representatives are now due on Monday, February 25: No experience is needed. [Thu, 21 Feb 2008]
Notices: Harvard Law Entrepreneurs (HLE): Harvard Law Entrepreneurs (HLE) Introductory Meet and Greet. [Wed, 20 Feb 2008]
Notices: New Additions to HLS DVD Collection: Now over 150 movies available for borrowing at the HLS Library. [Wed, 20 Feb 2008]
General Interest: Time Management Session: Join the Dean of Students Office on Thursday, February 21st from 12-1pm in Pound 108 for a Time Management Session. [Tue, 19 Feb 2008]
Notices: Applications to be an HLS Resident Assistant for 2008-2009 are now available: Information about the position's responsibilities and the application can be found online. Completed applications are due Friday, March 7, 2008. [Tue, 19 Feb 2008]
General Interest: Join Sodexho for a celebration of Black History Month: February 20, 2008 Enjoy our special menu featuring cuisine from four different cultures. [Tue, 19 Feb 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Scott Seeks 3L Research Assistant for the Committee on Capital Markets Regulation. [Tue, 19 Feb 2008]
Competition: AJA 20th Annual Law Student Essay Competition: The American Judges Association (AJA) announces its annual essay competition open to all full-time law students enrolled in an attending an accredited law school in the United States or Canada. [Tue, 19 Feb 2008]
Competition: Warren E. Burger Writing Competition: The American Inns of Court sponsors the Warren E. Burger Prize to encourage thoughtful consideration of the practical application of the highest principles of professionalism in the American legal community. [Tue, 19 Feb 2008]
General Interest: Registration Open for Second Annual WLA Conference: Three panels of outstanding female HLS graduates will discuss the past, present, and future of women in the law. [Tue, 19 Feb 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Caruso is seeking a research assistant with solid EU Law background. [Tue, 19 Feb 2008]
Notices: Dean Kagan's next office hours: Dean Kagan's next office hours will be Thursday, February 28, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.. [Tue, 19 Feb 2008]
Course Announcements: Attention all 1Ls: First-Year Ames arguments will take place on April 14-17: If you are enrolled in a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening class (other than the Negotiation Workshop), please email ebangs@law.harvard.edu no later than Friday, February 22. [Tue, 19 Feb 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. [Tue, 19 Feb 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Library Seeks Research Assistant for Hire. [Tue, 19 Feb 2008]
Notices: iSites impacted on 2/16: On Saturday Feb 16th from 1am to 1pm the following systems will be impacted:All iSites and Course iSites will be in read only mode. [Tue, 19 Feb 2008]
General Interest: Nominate a student or alumnus/a for the Gary Bellow Public Service Award: Two awards are given annually by the student body of Harvard Law School to one HLS student and one HLS alumnus/a whose commitment to social justice and excellence in public interest work embody the spirit of Gary Bellow's work and make us proud to be a part of the HLS community. [Tue, 19 Feb 2008]
General Interest: Kids in the Court: "Kids in the Court" is a mock trial program run by HLS students for Cambridge middle school students. [Thu, 14 Feb 2008]
General Interest: Thinking about having kids during law school?: Come have lunch with current parents and parents-to-be who also happen to be HLS students. [Thu, 14 Feb 2008]
General Interest: Order your HLS yearbook now!: Please note that yearbooks will only be sold on line this year. Order your yearbooks by Friday, February 15! [Thu, 14 Feb 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Visiting Professor Kathy Zeiler is interested in hiring a research assistant to work 10-15 hours per week on research projects covering experimental behavioral economics, valuation and insurance. [Thu, 14 Feb 2008]
Jobs: Summer Internship at World Bank: The World Bank Office of Evaluation and Suspension (OES) is a critical component in ensuring an efficient, effective and fair sanctions process for firms and individuals who are alleged to have engaged in fraud, corruption, collusion, coercion and obstructive practices in relation to Bank-financed contracts. [Thu, 14 Feb 2008]
Notices: Last Chance for 2008 HLS Yearbooks!: Upload your own photos and buy a yearbook!!! [Wed, 13 Feb 2008]
Notices: Vending Machines: Ackers Vending Services, Inc., will be replacing existing machines with brand new machines during the remainder of the week. [Tue, 12 Feb 2008]
General Interest: Work on the Harvard Environmental Law Review: There's only an 8 hour/semester commitment (and we provide candy). [Tue, 12 Feb 2008]
Competitions and Fellowships: Student Financial Services current list of outside funding: Forms for funds with upcoming deadlines (in parenthesis) can be found on our website. [Mon, 11 Feb 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Attention 1Ls and 2Ls, the HLS Communications Department seeks a research assistant. [Mon, 11 Feb 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Visiting Professor Eric Zolt seeks research assistant for project looking at inequality and taxation. [Mon, 11 Feb 2008]
Competition: The Federal Circuit Bar Association 2008 George Hutchinson Writing Competition: The topics directed to a subject within the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. [Fri, 08 Feb 2008]
General Interest: HLS North Shuttle proposed schedule change: We are thinking about changing the HLS North Shuttle schedule from Sunday-Thursday to Monday-Friday. [Fri, 08 Feb 2008]
General Interest: Ohio Bar Substance Abuse Training Class: If you are applying for the Ohio Bar and need to complete the substance abuse training necessary for this state, please contact the Dean of Students Office. [Fri, 08 Feb 2008]
Competitions and Scholarships: Sovereignty Symposium XXI: As part of the Symposium, we offer several types of scholarships: 1. One (1) fully – funded scholarship in honor of Susan J. Ferrell. 2. One hundred (100) tuition fee-waiver Ed Edmondson scholarships. 3. The Chief Justice John B. Doolin writing competition. [Thu, 07 Feb 2008]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Prof. Bartholet is looking for research assistants on child welfare and mandatory arbitration issues for Spring and/or Summer 2008. [Thu, 07 Feb 2008]
General Interest: We still have a few slots open for subciters on the Journal on Legislation: Non-partisan, energetic journal that pulls sources for you. With only a few hours work, you'll strengthen your resume for clerkship applications down the road. [Thu, 07 Feb 2008]
Jobs: 1Ls, 2Ls! Looking for a great public interest summer job?: The Harvard Prison Legal Assistance Project (PLAP) is offering 2-4 PAID positions for summer 2008. [Thu, 07 Feb 2008]
Competition: The American Judges Association’s Twentieth Annual Law Student Essay Competition: AJA announces its annual essay competition open to all full-time law students enrolled in and attending an accredited law school in the United States or Canada. [Wed, 06 Feb 2008]
Notices: Feb. 4-8 IS YOUR ONLY CHANCE FOR YEARBOOK PORTRAITS!: Please stop by the first floor of Pound Hall between 11 am-1 pm and from 2 pm-6 pm between now and Friday to have your portrait taken for the HLS 2008 book!!! [Wed, 06 Feb 2008]
Notices: Join the Harvard Law Entrepreneurs: Are you planning on creating an independent career, starting your own firm, owning your own business, or simply doing something unique? [Wed, 06 Feb 2008]
General Interest: CINTAX, International Tax Preparation Software: If you were present in the United States during any part of 2007 on a student visa, there is at least one tax form you must complete. Tax forms are due to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by April 15, 2008. [Wed, 06 Feb 2008]
Notices: Alcohol and Other Drug Services and Resources for winter/spring: Individual Consultations, Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS), New Directions, electronic THC Online Knowledge Experience (e-TOKE), and A.A. Meetings. [Wed, 06 Feb 2008]
General Interest:FAS is holding two information sessions about teaching intro to economics: Interested in teaching? We are looking for grad students to teach Ec10, one of Harvard's most popular undergrad courses! [Wed, 06 Feb 2008]
Notices: Dental Whitening Special: HUHS Dental Services offers professional dental bleaching for only $200 through Valentine’s Day (2/14), a savings of $400. [Tue, 05 Feb 2008]
Notices: Gardasil (HPV) Vaccine at Campus Clinics: Gardasil is recommended for women 26 and younger to protect against HPV infection and cervical cancer. [Tue, 05 Feb 2008]
Notices: Dependent Coverage Deadline: Students may add dependents to their Student Health Plan for the Spring 2008 term during Open Enrollment. [Tue, 05 Feb 2008]
Notices: 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. [Tue, 05 Feb 2008]
Notices: Health Insurance Options for March Graduates: Students who are graduating in March should review this important information regarding termination of student health insurance benefits. [Tue, 05 Feb 2008]