• You can find the building calendar, with extended weekend hours for exam period and closing hours over the break, here.

• There will be no Weekly Wire sent during winter break.

• Students confronting unexpected situations that result in missing a significant amount of class, like a COVID diagnosis, should email Matt Podgurski at m.podgurski@northeastern.edu

• Interested in white collar, investigations and criminal law? The Spring 2022 course Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Law, taught by two former federal prosecutors, will explore the “fraud and abuse” laws governing the U.S. health care system, as well as how the Department of Justice and other federal agencies enforce those laws. The health care industry, including drug and device manufacturers, as well as health care providers, is always a top priority for those charged with criminal and civil enforcement of federal law. Weekly guests, including federal prosecutors, special agents, and defense practitioners, will provide their unique perspectives. And you will even have the opportunity to present legal arguments to active federal judges, who will also be guests during the semester. Although the class focuses on the healthcare industry, it will discuss more broadly how federal criminal cases are investigated, charged, and defended. Come join us!

• UL Lockers: UL students leaving for co-op must clean out their lockers by Sunday, January 9th. To request a new locker in the spring or to keep one you were assigned for the fall, please fill out this form by January 3rd. 1L lockers are assigned for the year.

• Apply for a CISP Stipend for Spring 2022 Co-ops: With the arrival of budget numbers, any student currently on a public interest co-op may apply for a CISP stipend. Please submit your application by filling out this form. The application period will be open through January 3, 2022. Any questions, please contact hill.may@northeastern.edu and mamo.g@northeastern.edu.

• Scholarships & Fellowships for 1Ls: The Center for Co-op and Career Development maintains a list of scholarships, paid summer associate positions, and other initiatives offered to 1Ls. The list is updated every Wednesday, and can be found on the career development website here: https://nulawcareers.sites.northeastern.edu/2021/11/18/diversity-scholarships-fellowships-and-summer-associate-opportunities-updated-on-wednesdays/ 

• Class of 2022 post-graduate job opportunities: Large and mid-sized law firms are hiring Class of 2022 graduates! Check out the list of firms maintained by the Center for Co-op and Career Development, which is updated every Wednesday, on the career development website here.

• Independent Study Opportunity: The Ned Project: Professor Swanson seeks up to 4 upper-level students interested in working on The Ned Project for independent study credit. The Ned Project is an ongoing CLIC/CRRJ collaborative restorative justice project, begun in Fall 2020. Named for an enslaved inventor named Ned, the student-driven project seeks not only recognition of Ned’s accomplishment but also to recognize the centuries of contributions of Black Americans to technology and acknowledge the intellectual property that was stolen from uncountable enslaved inventors whose names are not known. More broadly, it is designed to acknowledge and repair the theft of creativity from Black Americans via intellectual property laws. The Ned Project considers restorative justice as a process and students work to explore restorative measures. To apply, please submit a statement of interest, resume, and evaluations (both course evaluations and co-op evaluations, as available) to k.swanson@northeastern.edu. Prior or simultaneous coursework in intellectual property law is useful, but not required. If you have any questions, contact Professor Swanson, at k.swanson@northeastern.edu. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the add/drop deadline for Spring term.

• Former IP-CO LAB Clinic students are welcome to apply for “advanced fieldwork” for 1, 2 or 3 credits (subject to availability). Please email Professor Bruce Jacoby with your interest. 

• CONSTITUTIONAL LITIGATION WILL BE OFFERED IN THE SPRING: This is an advanced course—given only once a year on an alternate rotation cycle--aimed at students who wish to consider institutional, strategic and tactical issues involved in constitutional litigation through the eyes of the lawyers who litigated them, often before the Supreme Court of the United States. After a series of classes where the instructor takes the lead, students present cases they have researched with a focus on lawyer choices and how they turned out. A paper is required and writing credit granted. The course meets in one three hour session (with a break) weekly; limited to 14 students and only students who attend the first class may enroll. 

• Study Rooms: You can reserve study rooms at the law library here.

• Co-op Deadlines:
• The next main deadline for Summer 2022 collecting co-ops will be Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern.

• Class of 2022: As a reminder, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are on-track for graduation and meeting your graduation requirements. If you have any questions after reviewing ASA's website and the JD Student Handbook, then please email ASA at lawstudentaffairs@northeastern.edu.

• Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers: LCL provides free and confidential mental health resources, addiction recovery support, and practice management services. LCL is a non-profit organization not affiliated with Northeastern University. LCL is now offering dedicated office hours for NUSL students! To sign up and learn more, please visit: https://www.lclma.org/northeastern-office-hours/

• ASA Office Hours: Please email lawstudentaffairs@northeastern.edu to set up an appointment to speak with ASA, or drop by our new offices from 9-4pm

• Co-op Office Drop-by Hours:
• Mon 12/13- 3:30 - 4:30 (Lupita)
• Tues 12/14 - 12:00 - 1:00 pm (Cynthia)
• Weds 12/15 - 3:30 – 4:30 pm (Renay)
• Thurs 12/16 -2:00 – 3:00 pm (Lisa)
• Fri 12/17 - 2:00 – 3:00 –pm (Adam)

• Financial Aid Appointments: Appointments with our financial aid team are available virtually and in person. You can schedule a virtual appointment here. If you wish to schedule an in-person appointment, please email our Assistant Director Vanessa Hensey at v.hensey@northeastern.edu for assistance.

• Law Library: Away from campus this term? You can still get help from a librarian! Email lawlibrary@northeastern.edu or use our Chat to get research help, or schedule a virtual meeting!

• Computer Services: OCS is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 5. Chat with us on Teams here. You may also email us at slaw_ocs@northeastern.edu or call us at 617-373-8919.

• The Dean's Suite (120 Knowles) is open Monday-Friday, 9-5.  

• Office of New Markets: Learn more about employment opportunities and career paths in new, emerging and growth areas by scheduling an appointment with Rhonda Rittenberg, Director, Office of New Markets. Co-op and Post-Graduate Opportunities can be found on Canvas at Office of New Markets. 

• Moore & VanAllen’s 4^th Annual Diversity Conference (Virtual): Friday, January 14th. This conference is an exclusive opportunity for 1L and 2L law students to gain early exposure to one of North Carolina’s leading law firms. Students selected will hear from Moore & Van Allen’s partners, top clients, and fellow leaders in law about the climate of diversity in the legal industry, and how the firm is leading initiatives for change. The annual conference combines networking opportunities, interactive panels, and presentations from Moore & Van Allen members and clients. The conference will be held virtually on January 14, 2022, and 1L and 2L law students are encouraged to apply by January 10, 2022 to attend the conference. Applications can be submitted here: https://www.mvalaw.com/mva-diversity-conference

• IP Society Hosts MintzEdge: Alexander Civetta  & the MintzEdge team work with entrepreneurs to turn ideas into businesses. They provide a comprehensive package of services including entity formation, employee compensation, and regulatory compliance as well as IP protection, IP licensing, and IP/technology transaction negotiations. Alex will be discussing his team's work and the intersection of IP law and business at 1:00 pm during the activities period on January 26th. This event will take place on Zoom and registration is required. All are welcome. 

• JD/MPH Information Session On Wednesday, Jan. 26th at 1:15pm faculty from Tufts University School of Medicine and the Bouvé College of Health Sciences will discuss their JD/MPH programs. You can attend in person in 42 Dockser or via Zoom here. Join them to learn about these opportunities to earn an MPH in addition to your JD!

• You are invited to join the Northeastern University Asian Studies Program for the university-wide speaker series, Asia America and the World. The recent upsurge in anti-Asian violence and bigotry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has attracted renewed attention on a long-standing problem. This inaugural series invites a diverse slate of scholars from different disciplines—history, sociology, political science, and anthropology—to address critical issues confronting Asian American communities from a global or transnational perspective. The fifth speaker in the series is Dr. Sangay Mishra, who will be giving the talk "Race, Religion, and Belonging of South Asian Americans: 20 Years after 9/11 ." Sangay K Mishra is an Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Drew University. He specializes in immigrant political incorporation, transnationalism, diaspora, and racial and ethnic politics. Registration is required for this hybrid event on Thursday, February 10 from 4:00 PM – 5:30. See a poster here.

• JD/Master of Environmental Law and Policy Dual Degree with Vermont Law School – Info Session, Wednesday, February 9, 1:15-2:00 pm, in 42 Dockser and via Zoom: NUSL offers a JD/Master of Environmental Law and Policy (MELP) dual degree with Vermont Law School, home to one of the top environmental law programs in the US. Students in the dual degree program attend Vermont's Summer Session, complete a master's externship, and may also participate in clinics. All students who are interested in applying to the JD-MELP Program, as well as all students who have already been admitted into the program, should review the Dual-Degree Checklist and attend the information session, which will be led by Anne Linehan, Associate Director, Environmental Law Center at VLS. Ms. Linehan will attend via Zoom. For more information, you may reach her at alinehan@vermontlaw.edu.

• Vault Law's OCI Readiness Summit: Friday, March 4th, 12 - 6 pm. Are you preparing for OCI? Vault Law's virtual summit will feature keynotes and panels, as well as insights and expertise from representatives from many top law firms who actively work in recruiting, interviewing, and making hiring decisions. Register in advance here. Open to all class years.

• Wilson Sonsini 1L Student Diversity Summit: March 17th & 18th, in person! The Wilson Sonsini 1L Student Diversity Summit will bring together diverse law students from around the country for an in-person event at The Ameswell Hotel in Silicon Valley, CA on March 17 and March 18. During the summit, 1Ls will have the opportunity to meet Wilson Sonsini attorneys, hear from lawyers about their different career paths, learn more about succeeding in big law, and practice the art of networking. To apply for a spot to attend the conference, submit your application materials by January 28, 2022 here. Students can read more about the Summit here.

• Shook Scholars Institute: April 13th - April 15th, in person! Shook is excited to host a select group of first-year law students at the Shook Scholars Institute in Kansas City, Missouri on Wednesday, April 13th, through Friday, April 15th, 2022. The Shook Scholars Institute is an innovative diversity and inclusion-focused development program concentrated on litigation and trial skills, leadership, and career success competencies for the underrepresented attorney. Student travel, lodging, and meals will be provided by Shook. Check out their flyer here. Application Deadline: Jan. 31, 2022.

• Hiring Spring Tour Guides $15/hr! The Admissions Office is looking for positive and enthusiastic students to lead tours for prospective students. Taking a tour and connecting with current students are two of the best ways for prospective students to get an idea of what it’s like to be a student at NUSL, and we need your help to bring in another great class! If you are interested in applying, please fill out our Tour Guide Application and we will contact you with next steps. If anyone has any questions, please contact Katie Ambler  in the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.

• Work for CISP: The 2021-2022 class year CISP is now seeking employees! Any interested, work study eligible 2L or 3L is encouraged to apply. CISP employees will sell snacks and merchandise to raise money for students going on public interest co-ops. Please email Rachel with your resume and a short statement of interest at moroknek.r@northeastern.edu to apply.

• Prof. Parmet is looking for students to help her during the spring semester with a book project related to COVID and constitutional law. If you are interested, please send an email to w.parmet@northeastern.edu, and include your resume and evaluations. Work study is preferred, but not required. 

• Work for ASL: The Academic and Student Life Committee is looking for a TA/RA for the 2022 Spring Semester. Ideal candidates will have previously held a position as a teaching assistant for a professor at NUSL and will have work study funds available. Duties would include working with a Training Consultant to assist in the development of materials for future TA trainings on topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If interested, please submit a resume and statement of interest to c.mallory@northeastern.edu by December 17, 2021.

• Clinic Front Desk Work-Study Positions: The Northeastern Law Clinics seek work-study eligible law students to assist at the front desk during the spring semester, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30am - 5pm. Responsibilities include greeting and directing clients and visitors to the Clinics, sorting and distributing mail, restocking and organizing office supplies, keeping the Clinic office clean and organized, assisting faculty and staff with general administrative tasks, and other projects as assigned. If interested, please email lawclinics@northeastern.edu. You do not need to be enrolled in a clinic to apply - this job is open to all work-study eligible law students.

• Prisoners' Rights Intake Desk Work-Study Positions: The Prisoners’ Rights Clinic is hiring work-study eligible law students to assist at the Prisoners’ Rights Intake Desk for the spring semester. Students will help to answer the PRC mail, staff the Prisoners’ Rights Clinic phone line in the Clinic space, and work with the Clinics’ legal software, Clio, to retrieve records from old parole cases to send to outside lawyers. Preference will be given to students who are currently enrolled in or have previously taken the Prisoners’ Rights Clinic. 2L and 3L students encouraged to apply. If interested, please email lawclinics@northeastern.edu and w.holohan@northeastern.edu. You do not need to be enrolled in a clinic to apply - this job is open to all work-study eligible law students.

• Spring Interpreters for Law Clinics: The Law Clinics are hiring law students fluent in any language who can serve as translators for our clients during the spring semester. There will likely be a handful of in person meetings over the course of the semester, with the potential for document translation, as well as some phone/zoom meetings. Preference given to work-study eligible law students, though not required. We have a high demand for Spanish fluency, though fluency in any language will be given consideration. Please contact lawclinics@northeastern.edu with interest, or with any questions.

• Louis Jackson Memorial National Student Writing Competition in Employment and Labor Law: The competition is supported by Jackson Lewis P.C. in honor of founding partner Louis Jackson and administered by the IL W. The competition is open to all current law students who can submit a scholarly paper on a topic related to laws governing the workplace. Entries must be received by midnight on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. See a flyer here.

• The Hon. William C. Conner Writing Competition was established by the New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA) 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 27, 2022, to Richard Brown, rbrown@daypitney.com. Find more information here.

• 2021-2022 American Indian Law Review National Writing Competition: 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: $1,500 for first place, $750 for second place, and $400 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 Monday, February 28, 2022, 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.

• The ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law and The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers are pleased to announce their 2022 writing competition. This competition is open to articles written while the author is an active student at an accredited law school in the United States. Articles must be submitted to swan@laborandemploymentcollege.org, using the subject line “Writing Competition,” by midnight (EDT) on June 15, 2022. Find more information and the application form here.

• Northeastern University Law Review's online counterpart, Extra Legal, is accepting article submissions from faculty and students. Extra Legal aims to publish legal commentaries that support legal professionals and facilitate 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 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.

• The Law Review Online Forum is accepting submissions from students to write a piece on any legal, policy, or current events topic of their choice. The Forum provides an opportunity for NUSL students to publish an article, gain writing experience, and express their views! All posts are generally between 250 and 2,500 words and follow a blog-style format. More information can be found here. Current posts are viewable here. Reach out to forum.nulr@northeastern.edu with any questions or proposals, or stop by office hours on Thursdays at 7pm: https://northeastern.zoom.us/j/97446170807