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Monday, September 27, 2010

Panel Discussion on Tobacco Control Issues

Please Join...
The Center for Public Health and Tobacco Policy
The Center for Law & Social Responsibility
NEL|B Chapter, American Health Lawyers Association
NEL|B Chapter, Public Interest Law Association

For a LawMatters event, a discussion of—

Hot Topics in Tobacco Control

Thursday, Oct. 7
4:00 PM
Cherry Room

With panelists:

  • Professor Micah Berman
    Assistant Professor and Director, Center for Public Health and Tobacco Policy

  • D.J. Wilson, J.D., M.P.A
    Tobacco Control Director, Massachusetts Municipal Association

  • Christopher Banthin, J.D.
    Senior Staff Attorney, Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern University School of Law

Refreshments will be served.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Research Assistant Position

Prof. Haynes seeks a research assistant to work 10 hours per week on research, footnoting and bibliographies for a book and multiple articles. Must be financial aid eligible. Experience with bluebook, interest in international law and feminist legal theory a plus, but not essential. Please send a cover letter highlighting your interest and qualifications to dhaynes@nesl.edu by September 30th.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

'Outrage' Needed for Civil Gideon Success

Professor Russell Engler made an impassioned and knowledgeable case for Civil Gideon before a standing-room only forum in July 2010, as recounted by the Philadephia Bar Reporter

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Volunteer with Shelter Legal Services

Shelter Legal Services offers many different opportunities for law students, including first year students, to gain legal experience working directly with low income clients. They offer several legal clinics on-site at homeless shelters and other facilities throughout the Boston area.

Fall Volunteer Orientation: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Boston University School of Law, Room 1270

Food and Materials Will Be Provided

***All class years and divisions welcome***

If you are interested in attending and volunteering with Shelter Legal Services, please RSVP by 5:00pm on Monday, September 27, 2010 to ShelterLegalTraining@gmail.com

Have you already attended a training and haven’t yet had the opportunity to volunteer? Email ShelterLegalTraining@gmail.com with your availability. Please indicate Previously Trained Volunteer as the subject.

Participation will be determined by availability and interest.
We will make every effort to accommodate as many students as possible but cannot guarantee placement in a particular clinic.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Volunteer Opportunity: The Domestic Violence Institute at Boston Medical Center

The Domestic Violence Institute at Boston Medical Center (DVI at BMC) is looking for law students to volunteer in its innovative Emergency Department program. Students are trained to conduct educational interviews with female patients about domestic abuse and provide basic advocacy services for domestic violence victims.

Interviewer Advocate positions are geared toward students with no previous domestic violence experience interested in learning about the rights and remedies of domestic violence victims. Each Interviewer Advocate (IA) is placed on a team led by the more experienced Team Leader. The IA is primarily responsible for interviewing women in the Emergency Department about their thoughts on partner violence and opinions about the effectiveness of abuse prevention services. No domestic violence experience is necessary and 1Ls are strongly encouraged to apply!

Team Leader positions are geared toward students who have previously participated in the program as an IA or have prior advocacy experience. In their role as peer supervisors, the TL oversees evening shifts, provides feedback and support to the IA, and works in close collaboration with DVI at BMC attorneys. Students selected as Team Leaders must have some experience in domestic violence work.

For more information, and to fill out an application, visit www.dvi.neu.edu or contact Zoe Paolantonio at z.paolantonio@neu.edu or (617) 373-3939