News from Knowles 
Reminders, Announcements and Administrative Updates 
  • The winter exam schedule is posted here
  • Swap Days: Friday, January 29 will follow a Thursday schedule for UL classes. 1L classes have no more swap days in January. See the full academic calendars here.
  • If you intend to attend all classes online during the spring quarter due to COVID-related circumstances, please complete the NUSL Online Attendance Notification form. The deadline to submit this form is today, January 25, 2021.
  • Spring Quarter Lab Seminar will meet on Wednesday evenings and tackle the timely design question ""How might we embed core concepts of the law of evidence into public discourse to promote informed collective decision-making?" Register now!
  • To students interested in the Constitutional Litigation seminar: Please note that you must attend the first class (Thursday-2/18) to be eligible to take this course.
  • Welcome Rashida Richardson '11, who  will join Northeastern effective July 1, 2021 as Assistant Professor of Law and Political Science within the School of Law and the Department of Political Science within the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Well known to our community from her student days, Rashida currently serves as a Visiting Scholar at Rutgers Law School and Director of Policy Research at the AI Now Institute. Her research focuses on the social and legal implications of "Big Data" and data-driven technologies with a racial justice focus. She examines the social and civil rights implications of data driven technologies, including artificial intelligence. She also collaborates with legal advocacy, research, and community-based organizations to develop and inform policy interventions and regulatory strategies regarding data driven technologies, government surveillance, racial discrimination and the technology sector.
  • Good news everybody! The Law Library is proud to announce access to an online collection of legal study aids. Need some help understanding your course materials from well-established experts? Need some practice with multiple-choice questions? Is COVID-19 an obstacle to consulting print study aids? Then this is the tool for you! Consult the Understanding,Mastering, Q&A, Skills & Values and A Student's Guide series. You can access the study aids anywhere, anytime, on any device with no restrictions. Initially access the Legal Study Aids Collection with your Northeastern credentials. Thereafter your computer/device will remember your access and personalized account. https://lexisdl.com/library/northeastern/. If you need any help with access, please contact LawLibrary@northeastern.edu.
  • The South Asian Law Student Association (SALSA) has deliberated on changing our organization name to the Middle Eastern and South Asian Law Student Association (MESALSA) for many years now. The name change aligns with SALSA's mission of inclusivity and while we have always held a place for Middle Eastern students we would like to formally recognize their role in this organization. We hope that changing our name will increase Middle Eastern student involvement in membership through personal and social networking opportunities, professional development, mentoring, and community outreach.
     
    Please fill out this form to inform our decision on SALSA's name change! This form is open to the entire NUSL student body, especially current SALSA members and Middle Eastern students.
Week of
Jan. 25, 2020
In this Issue
Deadline Lowdown
Co-op, Graduation Requirement, and Other Upcoming Administrative Deadlines
  • Upcoming Co-op Deadlines: 
    The next supplemental deadline for Spring 2021 collecting co-ops is Tuesday, January 26th at 11:59 PM Eastern.
     
    The first supplemental deadline for Summer 2021 collecting co-ops is Tuesday, February 2nd at 11:59 PM Eastern.
Office Hours 411
This Week's Administrative Office Hours, Appointments, and Drop-by Schedules
  • ASA Office Hours: ASA will have online Office hours from 12am-1pm on Wednesday, January 27th (on Zoom here, meeting ID: 979 5331 2335) and Friday, January 29th (on Zoom here, meeting ID: 944 7813 0741). Please email lawstudentaffairs@northeastern.edu to set up an appointment to speak with ASA. 
  • Co-op Office Drop-by Hours: In-Person Drop-by Hours: Tuesday 1/26 from 1- 2 pm, Wednesday 1/27 from 3 - 4 pm, Thursday 1/28 from 2 - 3 pm. Virtual Drop-by Hours: Monday 1/25 from 9:30 - 10:30 am. Meet with Kristen on Zoom here. (Meeting ID: 984 0648 0581, Passcode: NUSL), Friday 1/29 from 2-3 pm. Meet with Naomi on Zoom here. (Meeting ID: 501 674 7377, Password: 514215)
  • Financial Aid Appointments: the office of financial aid is currently working remotely. To schedule an appointment with either Hillary Werner or Linda Schoendorf please use this link. You can also email us at lawfinaid@northeastern.edu.
  • The Dean's Suite (120 Knowles) will be open Monday-Friday, 9-5.  
  • NULR Office Hours Open to All: Have a Bluebooking question? Need guidance on fact checking? Want advice on publishing your work? The Northeastern University Law Review's office hours are open to you and all NUSL students! We offer a couple different options, as follows:
    • Office Hours with our Managing Editors (Winter Quarter Schedule): Thursdays 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Zoom link here.
    • Office Hours with BIPOC Leadership (Winter Quarter Schedule):
       Thursdays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Zoom link here. Meeting ID: 921 3113 1765. Passcode: 271912.
    • Forum office hours: Fridays 12 pm, for individuals interested in writing. The zoom link for the office hours is on the law review website: http://nulawreview.org/onlineforum
Events Round-Up: This Week
Events & Programs at Northeastern & Beyond
  • Wednesday, January 27: International Law Society is holding its first meeting of the year on Wednesday January 27th from 7-8 p.m. on zoom. Come learn more about the group, what we do, and the semester's activities. If you would like more information, please email Lorraine Watkins at watkins.lor@northeastern.edu.
     
  • Wednesday, January 27: Civil Litigation in the COVID Era- Wednesday, January 27 12:15-1:40 pm: Over the course of nearly a year, the coronavirus has drastically altered personal lives and professional careers. Litigators have also had to adapt to a new litigation landscape, shaped by the global pandemic. Cetrulo LLP's Lawrence G. Cetrulo, Michael J. Cahalane and Erica A. Dumore will speak about civil litigation in the COVID era, what precautions courthouses are taking, how virtual trials are unfolding and how attorneys are preparing themselves for success amidst the pandemic. This virtual event will be hosted on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 981 2314 4986. Password: dockser. Please register online. Questions? Email lawevents@northeastern.edu. 
  • Thursday, January 28: ASA would like to invite you to the next cooking class in our faculty chef series! Cook a new recipe with a faculty member over zoom and get to know your professors and other members of the NUSL community. Professor Jackson will be cooking pantry staple pasta at 6pm on Thursday, January 28th. Please RSVP here to receive the zoom link and recipe; sign up by Monday, January 25th, to be eligible to enter a gift card raffle to offset the cost of ingredients.
Events Round-Up: Next Week
Events & Programs at Northeastern & Beyond
  • Come hear directly from prominent judges and NUSL law clerks at... Applying for Post-Graduate Clerkships: A Panel Discussion Monday, February 1st, 12:10 - 1:40 pm. Please join the Co-op Office and a panel of special guest speakers for this important discussion about post-graduate clerkship applications. Join us on Zoom here. Passcode: Clerkships
Save the Date
Events to Register For or Put on Your Calendar
  • "Making History: The NAACP and the ACLU"- Tuesday February 9, 5 - 6 pm EST. NUSL students are invited to join this Zoom webinar/discussion organized by Pace Law School in honor of Black History Month. Speakers: Cynthia Roseberry - ACLU and Mahogane Reed - NAACP. Following brief histories of the ACLU & NAACP, Roseberry & Reed will discuss priorities and opportunities, and take questions/discuss issues with law students. Register here.
     
  • Making Black Lives Matter in Boston & Beyond: A Conversation with Leader, Activist, and Change maker Paul Francisco: Please join us on Feb. 18 from 12- 1:00 PM ET for a virtual fireside chat with Introduction by Dianna Bronchuk followed by a fireside chat with Tai-Lyn Parboosingh and Paul Francisco. Click here to REGISTER.
     
  • IMPACT ESG and Corporate Sustainability-
    A Bridge Between Public Interest and the Private Sector
    coming Spring 2021, date and time to be announced
    Please join us for The Power of Your JD In An Interdisciplinary and Innovative World Lunch & Learn Series with our upcoming guest speakers, Marion Werkheiser, Managing Member with Cultural Heritage Partners and Chris Fletcher '11, Human Rights Specialist with Wells Fargo. Ms. Werkheiser works with investors, financial institutions, and companies on ESG and corporate governance matters to reduce the impact of infrastructure projects on indigenous people and cultural heritage worldwide.  As part of the Environmental and Social Impact Management team, Mr. Fletcher works to identify, assess and mitigate human rights risks in the context of corporate lending and financing. Zoom details to follow.
Apply Yourself
RA, TA, and Work-Study Positions around Campus 
  • PHRGE Immigration Intern: The Program on Human Rights and the Global Economy (PHRGE) is now accepting applications from upper-level students for a REMOTE spring-quarter immigration internship that involves 8 hours of work per week on a flexible schedule. Compensation is available for work-study students. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Additional information and application instructions are available here.
     
  • Professor Robinson is looking for TAs for their Spring 1L Contracts class. Students should have a strong academic record, particularly in contracts. Work study students strongly preferred. If interested, please reach out to Anna Daniels at daniels.a@northeastern.edu.
     
  • Professor Zoltek-Jick is seeking an Upper Level student, to work as a TA for her Criminal Justice Class. Must have work study funds, working for credit also possible. If you are interested please email 
    r.zoltek-jick@northeastern.edu
  • Professor Zoltek-Jick is seeking an Upper Level student, to work as a TA for her Spring Quarter Professional Responsibility Class. Must have work study funds, working for credit also possible. If you are interested please email r.zoltek-jick@northeastern.edu
Distinguish Yourself 
Opportunities for Student Distinction
  • The Northeastern University Law Review is accepting student-written submissions for publication in Volume 14, Issue I. Submissions should be between 10,000 and 15,000 words (including footnotes) and follow a standard law review-style format. We accept works until Friday, April 30 at 5 PM EST. Please email your submissions to submissions.nulr@northeastern.edu.
     
  • The Williams Institute at UCLA Law is currently accepting applications for Summer Law Fellowships.  Our fellowship programs provide law students with a unique opportunity to engage in LGBTQ law and policy work. If you have any questions, please reach out to Williams Institute Legal Director, Christy Mallory at mallory@law.ucla.edu. 
    • WILLIAMS INSTITUTE SUMMER LAW FELLOWSHIP: The Williams Institute Summer Law Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for law students to develop expertise in sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy.  Summer fellows will provide research and writing support to Williams Institute scholars who focus on state, federal, and international legal issues that impact the LGBTQ community.  Tasks may include providing drafting and research assistance for policy briefs, conducting legislative research and analysis, tracking LGBTQ law and policy developments around the country and internationally, and collecting and analyzing data and other information about LGBTQ communities.  All Williams Institute Summer Law Fellowships will be remote in 2021. Deadline to apply: February 20, 2021. For application instructions, please visit our website.
    • GLEASON/KETTEL SUMMER LAW FELLOWSHIP: The Williams Institute awards the Gleason/Kettel Summer Law Fellowship to provide a law student, or recent law school graduate, with a stipend of up to $5,000 to work at an eligible placement in the field of sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy.  Eligible placements include organizations, scholars, or research centers focused on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. Examples of eligible placements include Lambda Legal; ACLU LGBT Rights Project; National Center for Lesbian Rights; Transgender Law Center, LGBTQ Task Force; state equality organizations; and similar national, state, and local organizations. Deadline to apply: May 1, 2021. For application instructions, please visit our website.
  • Applications are now open for the 2021 Congressional Innovation Scholars Program, placing technologists to serve as tech policy advisors to top Members of Congress (offices like Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and the House Judiciary Committee).  

    The program pays a $60,000-annual equivalent stipend and other benefits and fellows have done incredible work like:  
    • Working on the House Judiciary Committee's Antitrust Subcommittee report on Big Tech
    • Passing the OPEN Government Data Act into law
    • Securing changes to defense procurement policy to allow startups to better compete with big government contractors
    We're recruiting through 2/5/21 and there's more information here.
     
  • The Massachusetts Bar Foundation has announced the availability of applications for its 2021 Legal Intern Fellowship Program. Law students selected as MBF Legal Intern Fellows will receive a stipend of $6,000 to volunteer for ten weeks during the summer at a nonprofit organization that provides civil legal services to low-income clients in Massachusetts. Applications for the Legal Intern Fellowship Program are due at the MBF's offices by 5pm on March 12, 2021. The application and additional details can be found here. If you have any questions about the program, please contact MBF Executive Director Susannah Thomas at (617) 338-0534 or foundation@massbar.org.
  • is now accepting entries for the 2021 contest! Eligible second or third-year law students are welcome to submit original essays on any aspect of family law. First, second, and third-place winners are awarded monetary prizes, as well as publication of the winning entries on the Section's website, and more! See a flyer here or the website. Submissions are due Friday, April 9th, 2021.
  • The Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association is thrilled to offer a scholarship to be granted this academic year to a law student who has shown commitment to helping promote meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities throughout the legal profession and by sharing the personal experience of a person with disabilities while pursuing a legal career. Please see the attached for additional information or visit the WADA website. An additional information sheet for recommenders can be found here. Applications and supporting materials are due March 30, 2021.
     
  • This year's American Indian Law Review national writing competition is now welcoming papers from students at accredited law schools in the United States and Canada.  Papers will be accepted on any legal issue specifically concerning American Indians or other indigenous peoples.  Three cash prizes will be awarded: $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, and $250 for third place.  Each of the three winning authors will also be awarded an eBook copy of Cohen's Handbook of Federal Indian Law, provided by LexisNexis. The deadline for entries is Friday, February 26, 2021, at 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. For further information on eligibility, entry requirements, and judging criteria, see the attached PDF rules sheet or the AILR writing competition website at http://www.ailr.net/writecomp.
  • The New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA) is currently accepting submissions for the Hon. William C. Conner Intellectual Property Law Writing Competition. The Hon. William C. Conner Writing Competition was established to recognize exceptionally written papers that are submitted by law students and is presented each year at the Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner. The competition is open to students enrolled in a J.D. or LL.M. program (day or evening). The subject matter must be directed to one of the traditional subject areas of intellectual property, i.e., patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair trade practices, antitrust, and data security/privacy issues. Entries must be submitted electronically by Sunday, February 28, 2021, to Richard Brown, rbrown@daypitney.com. Find more information here.
  • The NLR Law Student Writing Competition offers law students the opportunity to submit articles for publication consideration on the NLR Web site.  No entry fee is required. Applicants can submit an unlimited number of entries each month.  Entries are reviewed October through May, when school is in session. Entries must be submitted via email to lawschools@natlawreview.com by 5:00 pm Central Standard Time by the last day of the month.
  • The Law Review Online Forum is accepting submissions from students to write a blog post on any legal or policy topic. The Forum provides an opportunity for NUSL students to publish an article, gain writing experience, and express their views. All posts are between 250 and 1,500 words and follow a blog-style format. The Forum is particularly looking for students to respond to current events. More information can be found here. Current posts are viewable here. Email your questions or proposal to forum.nulr@northeastern.edu.
  • The Law Review's online counterpart Extra Legal is accepting article submissions from faculty and students. Extra Legal is aimed at publishing legal commentaries that support legal professionals and facilitate ongoing discussion of emerging legal issues. Submissions should be between 2,000 and 5,000 words and written as a formal Law Review article. Extra Legal is particularly looking for responses to current events. More information can be found here. Current posts are available here. Email your questions or proposals to extralegal.nulr@northeastern.edu.
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