Administrative Updates Archive

2008/09

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]