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Tag: Securities and Exchange Commission

Events and Deadlines This Week

There are a bunch of clinical events this week in anticipation of clinical registration, which runs from Wed, Mar 28-Mon, Apr 2. As always, don’t hesitate to stop by the Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs with questions!

Clinical Advising Appointments
Ongoing
WCC 3085
Schedule a half-hour appointment with clinical advisors who can speak with you about the diverse array of HLS clinics and answer your specific questions. More…

Open House: Harvard Negotiation & Mediation Clinical Program
Mon, Mar 26, 4-5:30pm
Austin 102
The Harvard Negotiation & Mediation Clinical Program provides HLS students with practical, real-world experience in the fields of negotiation, dispute resolution and conflict management, with a focus on conflict mapping and dispute systems design. Learn more about available opportunities and chat with current clinical students. Sweets and soda provided.

Open House: International Human Rights Clinic & Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic
Mon, Mar 26, 4-6:30pm
HRP/HIRC lounge, WCC 3103 & 3139
Meet clinical instructors and enjoy refreshments while learning about International Human Rights Clinic and the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic.

Info Session: Semester in Washington Program
Wed, Mar 28, 12-1pm
Hauser 104
Are you interested in law and government, and want to gain practice experience in these areas while in law school? Students in the Semester in Washington Program spend the spring semester studying and working on policy, legislative, and regulatory matters. Join us to learn more. Lunch provided.

Clinical 101: Tips and tools for getting the most out of your clinical experience
Wed, Mar 28, 5:30-6pm
WCC 2012
Gain insight into what a clinical experience can do for you, what a clinical commitment entails, how to enroll, and what questions to ask clinics during the Clinical Fair. More…

Clinical Fair
Wed, Mar 28, 6-8pm
Milstein East BC, WCC
Speak directly with clinical students, attorneys, and faculty to learn more about the work experience, potential projects, types of client interaction, time commitment, and opportunities that are unique to each clinic. Dinner and snacks will be served. More…

And a few clinical deadlines just for fun:

Opportunity: Litman Summer Fellowship Program with Harvard Defenders
Deadline: ASAP
Details: HLS Admin Updates

Opportunity: Making Rights Real: The Ghana Project
Deadline: Fri, Mar 30
Details: HLS Admin Updates

Opportunity: SEC Boston Office Internship
Deadline: Fri, Mar 30
Details: OCP Blog

Opportunity: Year-Long Slot in Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic
Deadline: Fri, Mar 30
Details: HLS Admin Updates

Opportunity: SEC Boston Office Internship

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission Boston office is seeking one HLS student to work 15–20 hours per week in Fall 2012 and one HLS student to work 15–20 hours per week in Spring 2013. Students will earn 3-4 clinical credits in the fall or spring semesters through the Independent Clinical program, which requires a 15-page paper and weekly progress reports, among other responsibilities. The students who participate in the SEC internship must also complete a security clearance coordinated by the SEC office.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to clinical@law.harvard.edu by 12pm on Fri, Mar 30.

Cover letters should be addressed to Mr. David London and Mr. Louis Randazzo, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 33 Arch Street, 23rd Floor, Boston, MA 02110. In your cover letter, include any relevant background and whether you can work 15 or 20 hours, the semester in which you would like to work, and if you have taken or plan to take Securities Regulation.

Please note that the SEC prefers students who can work 20 hours per week, but will consider students who can work 15+ hours per week. Applicants for Fall 2012 must have taken the Securities Regulation course by Spring 2012; applicants for Spring 2013 must have taken or plan to take the Securities Regulation course in Winter 2013 or Spring 2013. The SEC will make selections among applicants. Please do not send applications directly to the SEC, but to clinical@law.harvard.edu.

Please direct any questions to Liz Solar at esolar@law.harvard.edu.