Over 25 non-profit agencies will be available to speak with attorneys and law students about pro bono opportunities that will make a positive difference in the lives of Boston-area residents. The fair will take place on October 25, 2010 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Suffolk Law.
Please click here for more details about the Fair and to RSVP.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Projects Launched by the Center for Law and Social Responsibility
Criminal Justice Project
As the director of the Criminal Justice Project (CJP), Professor David Siegel’s work involves participation in the New England Innocence Project (NEIP), where students are given the opportunity to examine cases of alleged wrongful convictions. The students review transcripts, discovery and other materials; identify issues for further investigation; and prepare research memoranda for a presentation to a committee of practitioners. Students involved in NEIP are simultaneously enrolled in a seminar—Wrongful Convictions—taught by Professor Siegel.
Education Law Project
Professor Monica Teixeira de Sousa, the director of the Education Law Project, created opportunities for New England Law | Boston students to become involved in education law and policy work outside of the classroom as well as expand their knowledge of the field. The project includes providing technical assistance on issues of education law and policy to the deputy minister of instruction for the Republic of Liberia.
Environmental Law Project
Professor Peter Manus serves as the director of the Environmental Law Project (ELP). The ELP has created a Green Guide to promote and improve environmental advocacy within the New England Law | Boston community. In a collaborative effort, students and faculty will be able to view, edit, and contribute to the Green Guide.
Immigration Law Project
As the director of the Immigration Law Project (ILP), Professor Dina Haynes offers students a unique and hands-on approach. Work associated with the ILP includes: assisting area firms with pro bono asylum cases; participating in the Human Trafficking Task Force; and creating ongoing opportunities for students to work abroad on human rights, refugee and asylum law, and migration issues.
Public Service Project
The CLSR’s Public Service Project supports and provides opportunities for Public Service Work at New England Law. Through Professor Russell Engler, as director of the Public Service Project, students may obtain transcript recognition for appropriate public service work, which includes a minimum of twenty-five hours of legal work performed on a volunteer basis.
The Center for Public Health and Tobacco Policy
The Center for Public Health and Tobacco Policy (Center), directed by Professor Micah Berman, works with tobacco control advocates in New York to support the adoption of evidence-based policies that reduce the availability of tobacco products, protect non-smokers from secondhand smoke, and minimize tobacco advertising and promotion. The Center’s first annual conference will be October 21 in Albany and will focus on point-of-sale issues.
As the director of the Criminal Justice Project (CJP), Professor David Siegel’s work involves participation in the New England Innocence Project (NEIP), where students are given the opportunity to examine cases of alleged wrongful convictions. The students review transcripts, discovery and other materials; identify issues for further investigation; and prepare research memoranda for a presentation to a committee of practitioners. Students involved in NEIP are simultaneously enrolled in a seminar—Wrongful Convictions—taught by Professor Siegel.
Education Law Project
Professor Monica Teixeira de Sousa, the director of the Education Law Project, created opportunities for New England Law | Boston students to become involved in education law and policy work outside of the classroom as well as expand their knowledge of the field. The project includes providing technical assistance on issues of education law and policy to the deputy minister of instruction for the Republic of Liberia.
Environmental Law Project
Professor Peter Manus serves as the director of the Environmental Law Project (ELP). The ELP has created a Green Guide to promote and improve environmental advocacy within the New England Law | Boston community. In a collaborative effort, students and faculty will be able to view, edit, and contribute to the Green Guide.
Immigration Law Project
As the director of the Immigration Law Project (ILP), Professor Dina Haynes offers students a unique and hands-on approach. Work associated with the ILP includes: assisting area firms with pro bono asylum cases; participating in the Human Trafficking Task Force; and creating ongoing opportunities for students to work abroad on human rights, refugee and asylum law, and migration issues.
Public Service Project
The CLSR’s Public Service Project supports and provides opportunities for Public Service Work at New England Law. Through Professor Russell Engler, as director of the Public Service Project, students may obtain transcript recognition for appropriate public service work, which includes a minimum of twenty-five hours of legal work performed on a volunteer basis.
The Center for Public Health and Tobacco Policy
The Center for Public Health and Tobacco Policy (Center), directed by Professor Micah Berman, works with tobacco control advocates in New York to support the adoption of evidence-based policies that reduce the availability of tobacco products, protect non-smokers from secondhand smoke, and minimize tobacco advertising and promotion. The Center’s first annual conference will be October 21 in Albany and will focus on point-of-sale issues.
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:
Refreshments will be served.
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.
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
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
