Administrative Updates Archive

2009/02

Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Hal Scott, Director of the Committee on Capital Markets Regulation, is looking for a research assistant with substantial interest, coursework, and experience in U.S. constitutional law—particularly in the areas of Takings Clause and Contract Clause jurisprudence—to assist with the Committee’s various projects. [Fri, 27 Feb 2009]
Notices: Last chance for Yearbook Portraits: ALL STUDENTS who have not yet had their picture taken, or who require re-takes should stop by the first floor of Pound in the area outside Pound 101, from 11am-6pm, March 3, 4 and 5 to be photographed. [Fri, 27 Feb 2009]
Spring 2009 Course/Book Information: Transatlantic M and A Open Enrollment: "Transatlantic Mergers and Acquisitions," taught by Visiting Professor and HLS alumnus Laurent Cohen-Tanugi, is open for enrollment through the first day of class on March 9. [Fri, 27 Feb 2009]
Jobs: Summer Research Assistant: Professor Adrian Vermeule is seeking a summer research assistant to work on various projects in public law. [Fri, 27 Feb 2009]
Spring 2009 Course/Book Information: Law and Economics Seminar 3/3: Alexander Volokh (Houston) will present his paper "Property Rights and Contract Form in Medieval Europe" at 5pm-6.30pm in Griswold 110 on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at the Law and Economics Seminar. [Fri, 27 Feb 2009]
Jobs: Conference assistants needed: We need three student workers to assist with the Harvard Law School/Sloan Foundation Corporate Governance Research Conference all day on March 27, 2009. [Fri, 27 Feb 2009]
Competition: 2009 Commencement Orations Competition: Orators sought for the Senior Latin Salutatory, Senior English Address, and Graduate English Address to be delivered at the Commencement Morning Exercises, Thursday, June 4th, 2009, in Tercentenary Theatre. [Tue, 24 Feb 2009]
General Interest: Harvard Environmental Law Review Symposium: Climate Change and Global Justice: The Harvard Environmental Law Review is pleased to announce a symposium entitled "Climate Change and Global Justice: Crafting Fair Solutions for Nations and Peoples," to be held on Thursday, March 5. [Tue, 24 Feb 2009]
General Interest: Don't forget to purchase a YEARBOOK!: Yearbooks are for sale on line only at http://shop.jostens.com/yrbk.asp where you'll select college and post high school Massachusetts and Cambridge, then Harvard Law School. [Mon, 23 Feb 2009]
General Interest: Get involved with the Human Rights Journal!: Still interested in getting involved with a journal at the law school? [Mon, 23 Feb 2009]
Jobs: Research Assistants: Prof. John G. Palfrey and Urs Gasser from the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University seek 1-2 highly skilled research assistants for various research projects in Internet law and policy. [Mon, 23 Feb 2009]
Competitions: Save the date for the 56th 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. [Mon, 23 Feb 2009]
General Interest: Sign up for a multiparty negotiation simulation!: On Saturday, March 14, from 10 AM to 4 PM, Harvard Negotiators is sponsoring a negotiation simulation in which you will take the role of a fictional country at an arms control conference. [Mon, 23 Feb 2009]
General Interest: First Annual Sports and the Law Symposium: CSEL is holding a spring Symposium, entitled "Resisting the Recession: Growth Opportunities for Sports in an Economic Downturn." [Mon, 23 Feb 2009]
Notices: 2009-2010 HLS Resident Assistant Application: We are now accepting applications to be an 2009-2010 Resident Assistant. [Thu, 19 Feb 2009]
Notices: 2009-2010 HLS Residence Hall Application: The 2009-2010 Returning Student Housing Application for the HLS Residence Halls is available online. [Thu, 19 Feb 2009]
Competition: 2009 George Hutchinson Writing Competition: The Federal Circuit Bar Association (FCBA) is pleased to announce the 2009 George Hutchinson Writing Competition. [Thu, 19 Feb 2009]
General Interest: Sign up for a Sushi cooking class!: The class will be held on Wednesday, March 11th from 6-7:30pm. [Thu, 19 Feb 2009]
General Interest: Learn self-defense!!: Sign up for a self-defense workshop taught by Harvard University Police officers. [Thu, 19 Feb 2009]
Spring 2009 Course/Book Information: Law and Economics Seminar 2/24: Alon Klement (Herzliya) will present his paper (written with Daphna Kapeliuk) entitled "Contractualizing Procedure " from 5pm-6.30pm in Griswold 110 on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at the Law and Economics Seminar. [Thu, 19 Feb 2009]
Library: LRW Research Help Drop-In Sessions: HLS reference librarians will lead one-hour sessions to review research strategy and techniques needed to conduct research efficiently for the 1L appellate brief assignment. [Thu, 19 Feb 2009]
Notices: HUHS Information: [Thu, 19 Feb 2009]
General Interest: All students are invited to participate in the HLS Parenting Initiative Survey: The HLS Parenting Initiative, co-led by the Society for Law, Life, and Religion and HLS for Reproductive Justice, is working to identify the needs of pregnant and parenting students. [Tue, 17 Feb 2009]
Library: Free Starbucks Coffee Cards: Lately, free anything sounds appealing, but for HLS students, what could possibly be more enticing than free coffee, compliments of your local librarians. [Tue, 17 Feb 2009]
General Interest: Health Law Policy Pro Bono Project: Students needed for health policy project policy project focusing on improving health care access. [Tue, 17 Feb 2009]
Notices: Cyber Challenges to National Security-Advance Notice of Talk: This talk inaugurates a new seminar series -- Cyber International Relations -- sponsored by MIT's Center for International Studies and Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs [Tue, 17 Feb 2009]
General Interest: Still looking to get involved with a journal? Join the HRJ!: The Harvard Human Rights Journal is the premiere body of human rights scholarship in the country, and a great journal to join if you're looking to get involved in a community of students dedicated to a cause or just want to improve your editing and writing skills. [Tue, 17 Feb 2009]
Jobs: Summer Research Assistant: Professor Goldsmith is accepting applications for a research assistant for the summer of 2009. [Tue, 17 Feb 2009]
Jobs: Berkman's Citizen Media Law Project Seeking Interns: The Citizen Media Law Project at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society is seeking paid interns for part-time work during the spring semester and for full-time work over the summer. [Thu, 12 Feb 2009]
General Interest: Third Annual Women's Law Association Conference: The Women's Law Association (WLA) at Harvard Law School is delighted to announce the third Annual WLA Conference, entitled "From Public Office to Office Politics: Women Lawyers Navigating a Political World." [Thu, 12 Feb 2009]
General Interest: Spring Break Pro Bono Trip to MS Delta - 2/16 Deadline: The Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs is sponsoring a small group of students to travel to Clarksdale, Mississippi over spring break. [Thu, 12 Feb 2009]
Jobs: Summer Research Assistant: Professor Goldsmith is accepting applications for a research assistant for the summer of 2009. [Thu, 12 Feb 2009]
General Interest: Interested in making HLS a friendlier place for parents?: The HLS Parenting Initiative, led by the Society for Life, Law, and Religion and HLS for Reproductive Justice, is seeking assistance and input from all interested students. [Thu, 12 Feb 2009]
Jobs: Harvard College looking to hire 1 and 2Ls with Econ background: We are looking for 1st and 2nd year law students with undergrad econ backgrounds to teach Ec10, one of Harvards most popular undergrad courses! [Tue, 10 Feb 2009]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Visiting Professor Gersen is looking to hire an RA for the Spring semester to work on issues pertaining to (1) local election timing; and (2) the distribution of federal funds by administrative agencies. [Tue, 10 Feb 2009]
Jobs: Research assistant: Climenko Fellow Eloise Pasachoff is looking for a research assistant this spring for a project involving special education law. [Tue, 10 Feb 2009]
Notices: Reduce Junk Mail in Pound Mailroom with Red/Green Dots: If you'd like to do something about your overflowing Pound mailbox, place a sticker, available in the mailroom or from your GGL Rep, next to your name. [Tue, 10 Feb 2009]
General Interest: Time Management Session: Tuesday, February 10th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Dorothy Bisbee will provide information about effective studying strategies. Come by and join us for a free lunch! [Fri, 06 Feb 2009]
General Interest: Learn self-defense!!: Sign up for a self-defense workshop taught by Harvard University Police officers. [Fri, 06 Feb 2009]
Fellowships: Chayes Fellowship Application Deadline: Monday, Feb. 9: Chayes International Public Service Fellowship applications are due by 5:00 pm on Monday, February 9. [Fri, 06 Feb 2009]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Visiting Professor Ring seeks a research assistant to work on projects involving international taxation. [Fri, 06 Feb 2009]
Jobs: 1Ls, 2Ls! Public Interest Summer Job: The Harvard Prison Legal Assistance Project (PLAP) is offering 2-4 PAID positions for summer 2009. [Fri, 06 Feb 2009]
Spring 2009 Course/Book Information: Law and Economics Seminar 2/10: Ted Eisenberg (Cornell) will present his paper "What is the Settlement Rate and Why Should We Care?" at 5pm-6.30pm in Griswold 110 on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 [Fri, 06 Feb 2009]
Spring 2009 Course/Book Information: Addressing the Land Claims of Indigenous Peoples Seminar: The syllabus is now available for the 2009 Addressing the Land Claims of Indigenous Peoples Seminar. [Wed, 04 Feb 2009]
Jobs: Research Assistants: RAs for Hire work between 10-12 hours a week assisting HLS faculty members with short-term research projects and handling library assignments. [Wed, 04 Feb 2009]
Jobs: Research Assistant: Professor Rubenstein is looking to hire one or more research assistants for the 2009 summer to work on issues of civil procedure generally and class action law specifically. [Wed, 04 Feb 2009]
Notices: Time is Running Out! Don’t be forgotten!: Go to the first floor of Pound THIS WEEK ONLY to have your picture taken for this year’s yearbook! [Wed, 04 Feb 2009]
General Interest: Auditions for Scales of Justice (a cappella): Scales of Justice is a co-ed a cappella ensemble at HLS. We are looking for men and woman of all voice parts who have a good sense of humor and enjoy singing. [Tue, 03 Feb 2009]
General Interest: Dinner Series on Postcolonial Gender: During 2009, the European Law Research Center and the Program on Law and Social Thought will sponsor a workshop and dinner series on Postcolonial Gender. [Tue, 03 Feb 2009]
General Interest: Semester Abroad Open Questions and Answer Session: Thursday, February 5: Semester abroad can provide excellent opportunities for academic and personal development. [Mon, 02 Feb 2009]
Competitions: International Negotiation Challenge in Leipzig, Germany: Harvard Negotiators are looking for interested students to join the HLS team for an international negotiation competition taking place in Leipzig, Germany from Thursday March 26th to Sunday, March 29th. [Mon, 02 Feb 2009]
Fellowships: Covey Fellowships for Summer Work in Public Interest Environmental Law: The Environmental Law Program is offering five $10,000 fellowships to Harvard Law School students doing work within the public interest environmental law field during the summer of 2009. [Mon, 02 Feb 2009]
General Interest: What's happening in the world's largest democracy?: Up close to the Indian Parliament. A Talk by Dr. M. R. Madhavan, Director of Research, Parliamentary Research Service, New Delhi. [Mon, 02 Feb 2009]