Professor Shavell seeks research assistants who are familiar with French and/or German procedure. If interested, please send your resume to his assistant, Irina Goldina, at igoldina@law.harvard.edu. 

The Program on the Legal Profession (PLP) seeks to fill a Research Assistant position for the summer 2014 to assist a faculty, fellow and staff member with work on PLP-focused research. PLP is a program whose mission is to make a substantial contribution to the modern practice of law by increasing understanding of the structures, norms and dynamics of the global legal profession. Click here for more information on the Program: http://www.law.harvard.edu/programs/plp/index.php.

The Research Assistant’s primary responsibility will be to assist PLP’s Distinguished Senior Fellow, Ben Heineman, on research in connection with Mr. Heineman’s book on “The Inside Counsel Revolution.” This work will be conducted during the summer and possibly into the early part of the fall before the start of classes.

The successful applicant must:

• Have outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Have top-notch research skills, including the ability to identify, access and summarize literature, synthesize findings and evaluate sources as well as gather/analyze data
• Be eager to learn about globalization and lawyers in India and other emerging economies – prior professional experience and/or language skills in these countries is particularly welcome
• Possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office and (preferably) Excel; experience with survey research is a strong plus
• Have solid administrative skills, such as the ability to perform basic office duties such as organizing research documentation and filing
• Be able to assist with literature reviews and edit academic reports
• Be comfortable balancing multiple tasks
• Be familiar with referencing styles (e.g. APA; Bluebook)
• Have some familiarity with statistical databases such as SPSS and/or STATA, desired but not required

Application should include: Statement of interest (one page long); C.V.; independently authored writing sample or excerpt

Schedule and compensation: 25-35 hours per week, some business hours and some flexible, June-August (or any substantial portion), $11.50 per hour

Professor Kaplow is looking for a number of research assistants, mainly for antitrust and law & economics. Please send to Molly Eskridge (HA318A, meskridge at law.harvard.edu) the following information: (1) a letter indicating your area(s) of interest, relevant background, and amount of time available, (2) a resume, and (3) a law school transcript (informal is fine). (1Ls are encouraged to apply. Please also include undergraduate information for item #3.) 

Are you interested in counterterrorism policy and prosecution and related national security matters? This is to inform you of an opportunity for HLS students to perform research and analytical work with the Counterterrorism Section (CTS) and the Office of Law and Policy (OL&P), of the National Security Division of the Department of Justice as an independent clinical project, with Professors Heymann and Rosenberg acting as faculty sponsors. The program has been offered for the past ten years, and will continue for the 2014-2015 academic year. As in the past, next year’s program will require students to perform clinical work during the Fall and Spring semesters. In addition, in the unlikely event an emergency project arises, students may be called upon to work during the Winter term (but only if such work does not conflict with the students’ normal Winter Term course obligations). Admission into the program is selective; to maximize the education value of challenging work and close supervision, enrollment will be limited to no more than four students. Selection will be based on a student’s academic performance, relevant experience, professional recommendations, and interest in the subject matter. All admitted students must also satisfy the security clearance requirements for the Department of Justice Volunteer Internship Program, sign a confidentiality agreement, and attend a mandatory orientation session in Cambridge at the beginning of the Fall semester. Clinical credits are awarded through the independent clinical work program. Grading is Credit/Fail. Two clinical credits may be awarded (1 Fall credit + 1 Spring credit) and will be recorded on students’ transcripts at the end of the Spring semester. Due to the highly confidential nature of this program, students have the following independent clinical requirements waived: final paper and weekly emails. Standard clinical conditions preclude enrollees in the program from taking any other clinical course during the period of enrollment. You may obtain further information about the HLS-CTS Independent Clinical offering by reading the last year’s Memorandum of Understanding as next year’s program will be similarly administrated. To apply, simply submit your most recent grade sheet and resume to Kim Peterson (kpeterso@law.harvard.edu), Assistant to David Rosenberg, on or before 4 p.m. on June 30, 2014. This clinical program offers an extraordinary opportunity for both public service (including satisfying the pro bono requirement) and professional training. 

The deadline for Project on the Foundations of Private Law 2014-2015 fellowships is Friday, May 30, 2014. Eligibility and requirements information can be found on the Foundations of Private Law website at: http://www.law.harvard.edu/programs/about/privatelaw/index.html 

Hon. Nancy Gertner (Ret.) is seeking two summer research assistants to help her with pro bono civil rights cases and her new book on judging. Please submit a short paragraph describing your background/interest, resume, transcript and writing sample if available to ngertner@law.harvard.edu. 

Jeffrey Skopek (Lecturer and Fellow at the Petrie-Flom Center) is seeking a research assistant for the summer. The research could focus issues of anonymity/privacy (e.g., surveillance and the Fourth Amendment) or bioethics (e.g., the right to control the use of one’s tissue and data), depending on the student’s interests. The hours are flexible and need not be done in Cambridge. If you are interested, please e-mail your resume, a short paragraph describing your background/interest, and a writing sample (if you have one) to jskopek@law.harvard.edu. 

Calling all 1Ls! WE NEED YOUR HELP ONE LAST TIME! We want YOUR feedback on your experiences of the 1L curriculum. Help make a difference at HLS! Participate in this new 15-Minute survey now!: http://tinyurl.com/1LSurveySpring2014. Your responses will be kept anonymous and confidential. The principal investigator of this survey is Harvard Law School’s Professor Jon Hanson. This is the LAST of three short surveys designed for you to give feedback throughout your 1L year. You may participate even if you did not participate previously. For more information, please e-mail Jon Hanson at hanson@law.harvard.edu. 

Professor Coates is currently seeking a summer Research Assistant. The Research Assistant must be able to provide support concerning financial regulations including securities and corporate governance. Interested candidates should send their credentials (current resume) to Caroline Rende, Executive Assistant to Professor Coates, at crende at law.harvard.edu. 

The Project on the Foundations of Private Law is calling for applications for fellows for academic year 2014-2015. Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 30, 2014. Eligibility and requirements information can be found on the Foundations of Private Law website at: http://www.law.harvard.edu/programs/about/privatelaw/index.html 

Public Law Workshop, Spring 2015: Public Law in the Roberts Court. We will discuss the most important and interesting public law opinions of the Roberts Court, including both constitutional and administrative law. We will pay special attention to the structure of government, to decision-making procedures, and to the allocation of authority between the judiciary and other actors. Specific topics will include the separation of powers, judicial review of executive action, the powers of Congress and the federal government as a whole, the enforcement of the Fourteenth Amendment, and free speech. Students will write short discussion papers on topics of their choice. 

Professor Lucian Bebchuk and the Program on Corporate Governance are seeking research assistant/s to work during the spring and/or summer of 2014 on research projects in the areas of corporate governance and capital markets. Please email your CV with a cover note that indicates dates of availability and where you will be located to Professor Bebchuk’s assistant, Amy Hennarichs, at ahennarichs@law.harvard.edu

Professor Whiting is seeking two RAs for the summer for work on international criminal law and domestic criminal justice topics. Approx. 10 hours per week. Please send short statement of interest and resume to  awhiting at law.harvard.edu by Friday May 2.

Miles Against Malaria is just 5 days away! Join Team Malaria Matters this Friday, April 25 for a competitive run or a leisurely walk along the Charles River in the culminating finale of the Malaria Matters campaign! The community-wide 5K walk/jog/run is set to take place rain or shine at 1pm this World Malaria Day at the DCR Artesani Herter Park. Register TODAY to join us in the fight to end malaria and save lives!

“Miles Against Malaria” 5K Walk/Jog/Run

Date: World Malaria Day – Friday, April 25, 2014
Time: 12:00PM Registration Opens, 1:00PM Start
Location: DCR Artesani Herter Park along the Charles River

World Malaria Day Schedule:
12:00 – 1:00 PM Open registration, check-in, & t-shirt collection
1:00 PM Opening events: introduction, speaker, performances
1:30 PM 5K Walk/Jog/Run Start Time
2:30 PM Awards Ceremony and closing events

Want to register for the 5K event?
http://malariamatters2014.eventbrite.com/

All participants donating at least $5 will receive a t-shirt on World Malaria Day! (See Eventbrite details for other available promotional items.)

Can’t join us for the 5K event? Your presence will be missed, but we would still appreciate your support. You can join Team Malaria Matters in our fundraising efforts by donating to one or more of the three organization below and helping us reach our fundraising goals:

With Malaria No More, $1 provides a life-saving test and malaria treatment. With Nothing But Nets, $10 covers the cost of purchasing, transporting and distributing a bed net to a family at-risk for malaria, as well as educating them on its proper use. With TAMTAM, $7 provides a bed net to a vulnerable individual or household.

For more information about the campaign or to view the photos from the “Visions From the Field” exhibit (part 1 of the Malaria Matters campaign), visit facebook.com/MMHarvard.
Questions? Contact campaign organizer Ukachi Emeruwa at une033@mail.harvard.edu

The Harvard Health Law Society (HHLS) is a new student group dedicated to creating a community for students interested in the intersection of law and health policy, biotechnology, bioethics, global health, health and human rights, and a range of other health and law topics. The group will aim to generate dialogue among students, connect students to health law professionals, bring in speakers working on health law issues, and collaborate with groups throughout the university working to advance changes in health care and health law.

Please send an email to  cguo at jd16.law.harvard.edu if you’re interested in joining the group. We will be having our first meeting on Thursday, April 17 at 3pm in WCC 4018 to introduce the group and plan for next year’s events. Hope to see you there!

One Day’s Work for the Class of 2015 Fellowship: http://www3.law.harvard.edu/orgs/odw/ We are thrilled to launch the One Day’s Work campaign for the Class of 2015 Fellowship. For those of you who are unfamiliar with One Day’s Work, the concept is simple. Members of the class of 2015 entering the private sector after their second year of law school donate one day’s worth of their summer salary. The money collected will then go to a member of the class of 2015 entering the public sector upon graduation.

For more information, please visit: http://www3.law.harvard.edu/orgs/odw/ or email Esther Silberstein,’15 or Amal El Bakhar, ‘16

The mission of The Constitutional Sources Project is to increase understanding, facilitate research, and encourage discussion of the U.S. Constitution by connecting individuals — including students, teachers, lawyers and judges — with the documentary history of its creation, ratification, and amendment. Through the SCOTUSource project, ConSource aims to guide law students through the process of historical constitutional research. SCOTUSource participants produce research reports related to pending U.S. Supreme Court cases, which are then shared with appellate advocates, the U.S. Supreme Court library, scholars, journalists, legal organizations – like the Constitutional Accountability Center and Cato Institute – and will be publically available on the ConSource blog. In past semesters, HLS student volunteers have created historical research reports on constitutional issues in the following U.S. Supreme Court cases, Kiyemba v. Obama, Beer v. United States, PPL Montana, LLC v. Montana, NFIB v. Sebelius, Shelby County v. Holder, and NLRB v. Noel Canning.

SCOTUSource Independent Writing program participants will work closely with an appellate attorney advisor from the ConSource Legal Advisory Board, as well as ConSource’s Executive Director.

Applicants must display excellent research, writing and communication skills. Strong organizational and project-management skills are necessary. Applicants work remotely for approximately ten hours per week. There is no requirement for externs to work in ConSource’s office in Washington, DC.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and a legal writing sample to Julie Silverbrook, Executive Director of ConSource, at  julie.silverbrook at consource.org by May 20, 2014 for Fall 2014. If selected, students must obtain a faculty sponsor and register for two Independent Writing credits.

Be Part of the Student Body’s Voice to the HLS Administration!

What is SRB?

In 2012, the student body elected to dissolve student government and replaced it with the Student Representative Board. We are an advocacy body that voices student concerns to the HLS administration and faculty. In addition, we plan events to promote community across the law school.

What can I do on the board?

Elections will be held for the following positions (President and Vice President are elected together as a slate):

President

• Chief executive of SRB, charged with spearheading advocacy efforts, calling its meetings to order, setting the meeting agenda, and making or delegating day-to-day decisions that do not necessitate more formal process.

Vice President

•Works with President and acts as President as necessary in the event of the President’s incapacity. Director of Student Organizations

• Represents the interests of student organizations and administers the formation of student organizations. Also chairs the Student Funding Board.

2L Reps (Class of 2016) – 4 positions

3L Reps (Class of 2015) – 4 positions

SJD Rep – 1 position

• The commitment as a Representative involves attendance at a meeting approximately once every three weeks and bringing up your classmates’ concerns. Once your are elected as a Representative, there are also opportunities to serve as an Officer, sign up for committees, and/or help with planning events as your availability permits.

SRB is a great way to make a difference at HLS. Please check out the SRB website  http://www3.law.harvard.edu/orgs/srb/) if you would like to know more!

How do I apply? If you are interested in running for one of these positions, please submit a brief candidate statement (no more than 250 words, or 500 words for a joint President/VP statement) to  rgauthier at jd15.law.harvard.edu by Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 11:59 pm. This statement should describe your experience and platform. Please include your name, class year, and degree program in the email, in addition to the position for which you would like to run.

The Elections Committee will be holding a meeting for any interested candidates to learn more about the process and ask any questions on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 7:30 pm in WCC 2072.

Please note that only students who will be attending HLS next year are eligible to run in the election.

What about Campaigning and Voting? Campaigning can begin at midnight on Thursday, April 10 and can continue through the close of voting. Voting will run from midnight on Monday, April 14 through 11:59 pm on Thursday, April 17.

All current HLS students are eligible to vote. All students may vote in the elections for President/VP and for Director of Student Organizations, but the Representative elections are limited only to students in the respective class year.

CR-CL’s 50th Anniversary Conference will be held on April 4th, in Milstein East. Panelists include practitioners and scholars from the ACLU, the Legal Aid Society, Bronx Defenders, Harvard Law School, the University of Michigan, MALDEF, the Center for Constitutional Rights, the Brennan Center for Justice, and Human Rights Watch. Panel topics will include discussions on voting rights, gender equity and LGBT advocacy, the incarceration crisis, socioeconomic rights, and national security. See the full program and RSVP at http://harvardcrcl.org. Co-Sponsored with ACS, Advocates for Human Rights, La Alianza and SALSA.

UPDATE:Come learn techniques on searing & braising meat for slow roasting. HLS Wellness, The Office of Sustainability, and Restaurant Associates is hosting a Healthy and Sustainable Cooking Class on Wednesday, April 2 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm in the Hark. Ingredients are locally sourced. Please visit the Dean of Students Office or email  larcudi at law.harvard.edu to sign up.Limited Space Available.

Menu:

• Lucky 7 Farms Short Ribs
• Polenta
• Jansal Valley Wilted Spinach
• Local Cheese Board
  • Smith’s Country Aged Gouda, Winchendon, Ma
  • Great Hill Blue, Marion Ma
  • Maple Smoked Cheddar, Grafton VT
  • Blueberry Preserve, Fig Jam, Lavash Crackers