News from Knowles 
Reminders, Announcements and Administrative Updates 
  • There will be no classes Wednesday, November 11th, due to Veterans Day. See the full academic calendar here. 
  • The Winter NuLawLab Seminar
    will tackle the question "how might law school innovation labs be re-imagined to better contribute to dismantling structural racism in our legal institutions?" Register now!
  • Daynard Fellows & Givelber Lectures Feedback Survey: Please fill out this short form if you (1) have any recommendations for upcoming Daynard fellows and/or Givelber Lecturers and/or (2) attended a Daynard fellow program and/or participated in a Givelber course.
  • Weekly Wire Tech Tip: Wifi got you down? Sharing (your wifi with multiple roommates) less about caring than frustration? Novel coronavirus problems may have old school solutions! See some helpful tips here.
Week of
Nov. 9, 2020
In this Issue
Pro Bono Opportunities
Pro Bono and Volunteer Positions

 

The recent NUSL Volunteers for Justice Fair showcased many opportunities to gain experience and make an impact by volunteering with social justice organizations -- briefly summarized below.  To learn more or volunteer, please contact Shannon Al-Wakeel at s.al-wakeel@northeastern.edu .  Please also read about Law-Related Pro Bono Services for NUSL Students, the SJC Honor Roll, and the Adams Award.

 

Volunteer Opportunities with Social Justice Organizations

  • Commonwealth Land Trust -- Staff a virtual RAFT (Residential Assistance for Families in Transition) clinic on November 14.
  • Disability Rights Arkansas -- Read letters from incarcerated people and draft advice letters for attorney review.
  • Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) -- Assist with a virtual Eviction Defense Clinic, CARES Act relief, or unemployment claims.
  • Northeast Legal Aid (NLA) -- Support eviction defense, RAFT assistance, or NLA's Medical Legal Partnership.
  • PAIR Project -- Support Know Your Rights trainings and other work related to PAIR's asylum representation.
  • Volunteer Lawyers Project -- Assist with Family Law & Guardianship Clinic, Consumer Clinics, or Answer & Discovery Clinic for eviction cases.
  • Everyday Boston -- Conduct legal and policy research to contribute to a "Coming Home Guide" for incarcerated people.
Deadline Lowdown
Co-op, Graduation Requirement, and Other Upcoming Administrative Deadlines
  • 1Ls: Fees for the spring term will be assessed in December. If you currently have a credit on your account and would like those funds for living expenses, please request the refund before 12/1. Once you are billed, you will have to wait until 1/7 to request a refund. Please contact the Financial Aid Office with any questions.
  • 2Ls and 3Ls: For all 2L and 3L's who will be requesting a refund for living expenses for the winter term can do so on 11/12.
  • The deadline to add winter quarter classes is Sunday, November 22nd. See the full academic calendar here.
  • The Ned Project is an ongoing CLIC/CRRJ collaborative restorative justice project, begun in Fall 2020. This is a 4-credit opportunity for two students. Students selected for the Ned Project will enroll in Intellectual Property and Restorative Justice (a limited enrollment seminar). See more information on the Project and how to apply here. Applications for the winter quarter are due Mon. Nov. 9 at 5 pm.
     
  • Upcoming Co-op Deadlines: 
     
    The next Main Deadline for Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 Collecting Co-ops will be Tuesday, December 8th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. 
  • Check out the  Outside Scholarship page for all available outside scholarships! The AAUW and Justinian Law Society scholarship applications are due by November 15th.  
     
  • Class of 2021: 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.
Office Hours 411
This Week's Administrative Office Hours, Appointments, and Drop-by Schedules
  • Co-op Drop-by Hours: Now open to all JD and LLM students!
    In person Drop-by Hours: Tuesday 11/10 from 2-3 pm and Thursday 11/12 from 2-3 pm.  Virtual Drop-by Hours: Mon 11/9 from 9:30 -10:30 am. Meet with Kristen on Zoom here. (Meeting ID: 984 0648 0581, Passcode: NUSL); Friday 11/13 from 2-3 pm. Meet with Naomi on Zoom here. (Meeting ID: 501 674 7377, Password: 514215)
     
  • ASA Office Hours: Please email lawstudentaffairs@northeastern.edu to set up an appointment to speak with ASA. 
  • 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.  
Events Round-Up: This Week
Events & Programs at Northeastern & Beyond
  • Monday, November 9: Intro to Big Law for 1Ls: Monday, November 9th, 12:10 - 1:30. Some law firms (mainly big firms but some small and mid-sized firms as well) host "Summer Associate Programs". Join the Co-op Office's Private Sector Team for a Nuts and Bolts presentation about the recruitment process for both 1L and 2L Summer Associate positions. Join us on Zoom: https://northeastern.zoom.us/j/99472594408 (Meeting ID: 994 7259 4408, Passcode: BigLaw) 
  • Monday, November 9: The Center for Health Policy and Law invites you to join us for COVID-19: Law and Social Justice Community Conversations. This weekly series will take place 6:30 - 7:30 PM EST (almost) every Monday during September, October, and (early) November. All are welcome to join, especially our NUSL students!!  Please visit our event page for more info and to view the full schedule.
    • Nov. 9: This week's discussion will focus on vaccines and equitable access and will feature Prof. Brook Baker and Prof. Jonathan Kahn. Join via Zoom.
  • Tuesday, November 10: Roger Williams University School of Law's Intellectual Property Law Association (IPLA) is hosting a panel discussion, Copyright and Racial Justice on Tuesday, November 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm. The panel will explore such questions as: Is copyright race neutral? Is copyright helping or hurting anti-racism? Is copyright good for artists of color? Register for this free panel here.
    Featured panelists:
    Prof. Anjali Vats (BC), author of "The Color of Creatorship"
    Prof. Lateef Mtima (Howard Law), founder of the Institute for Intellectual Property and Social Justice (IIPSJ)
    Prof. Kevin J Greene (Southwestern Law)
    Terrica Carrington (Copyright Alliance)      
     
  • Wednesday, November 11: Myra Kraft Open Classroom from 6-8pm. See the full list of Open Classroom events in this series, What's Next, Assessing Post-pandemic Recovery Strategies: Relief, Recovery, Renaissance here.
     
  • Thursday, November 12: The National Lawyers Guild NUSL Chapter presents: Critical Legal Theory: Abolition, a discussion with Attorney Carlton Williams, co-sponsored by CPIAC. Thursday, November 12, 6:00 pm. Join via zoom here, Meeting ID: 945 1486 7645
  • Thursday, November 12: The Impact of the 2020 Election - with Governor Dukakis Thursday, November 12 from 12-1. Join Distinguished Professor Emeritus Michael S. Dukakis for an analysis of the November 2020 elections. What could the outcome mean for the next presidential administration? How will it impact the legislative agenda of the next Congress? Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in a dialogue with the former governor and presidential nominee.
  • Thursday, November 12: Comedian and Daily Show host TREVOR NOAH is bringing a Northeastern-exclusive performance to your screens on Thursday, November 12th at 8 PM EST! Brought to you by the Council for University Programs, for FREE on Microsoft Teams - get your ticket to CUP's Fall Headliner here. 
  • AccessLEX is hosting investing webinars in October and November! Register online. You'll need to sign up for your free personal finance program through MAX. Below is the schedule:
     
    Foundations of Investing: Part 2
    November 10
    8PM
     
    Foundations of Investing: Part 3
    November 12
    8PM
Events Round-Up: Next Week
Events & Programs at Northeastern & Beyond 
  • Welcome Back from Co-op: Monday, November 16th, 12:10 - 1:10. For students returning from Fall 2020 co-op. Join us for a virtual Welcome Back event to catch up with the Co-op Office team and other returning students! Join us on Zoom:  https://northeastern.zoom.us/j/96607267721 (Meeting ID: 966 0726 7721, Passcode: Welcome) 
  • Monday, November 16: Gathering for 1L Students --  Community Economic Development Law at NUSL: Interested in community economic development and/or social entrepreneurship? Thinking about how to support community-led efforts to rebuild from COVID-19 and respond to inequality? Professor Jared Nicholson will be holding an informal gathering over Zoom from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday, November 16. We'll be talking about transactional course offerings at NUSL, including the Community Business Clinic, co-ops, and anything else on your mind. Feel free to drop in at any time during the hour!  Zoom link.
  • LALSA, in collaboration with the other affinity groups and the HNBA, is hosting the second annual ¿Qué Es Co-Op? Event for 1Ls the week of November 16. Due to COVID, they are hosting virtual one hour panels on three different evenings during that week to provide 1Ls with some insight about the different opportunities that exist for co-op.
     
    • Monday, November 16 @ 6-7 PM EST: Public Interest Panel 
    • Tuesday, November 17 @ 6-7 PM EST: Private Sector Panel
    • Thursday, November 19 @ 6-7 PM EST: Government & Judicial Panel
    • Friday, November 20 @ 6-7 PM EST: Virtual Networking Space & Happy Hour
  • Virtual Trivia Night: November 18th from 7-8:30 pm. Come play trivia with other NUSL students! Winners will receive NUSL prizes. Sign up for trivia night here. 
Save the Date 
Events to Register For or Put on Your Calendar 
  • In-Depth Discussion of the OCI Process for 2Ls:  Monday, November 23rd, 12:10 - 1:30. If you intend on participating in January OCI or you are interested in applying directly to 2L Summer Associate Programs, this program is not to be missed!  Join the Co-op Office's Private Sector Team for an in-depth discussion about the OCI application process.  We will discuss detailed advice for preparing your resume, cover letter, and additional application materials, and we will walk you through the timeline of OCI including all important deadlines. Join us on Zoom: https://northeastern.zoom.us/j/99618412051 (Meeting ID: 996 1841 2051, Passcode: OCI)
     
  • PRIVACY AND BIG TECH: AN INSIDE VIEW Wednesday, December 2, 2020, 12:00-1:00 p.m. (Virtual). Please join us for The Power of Your JD In An Interdisciplinary and Innovative World Lunch & Learn Series with our upcoming guest speaker, Fatima Jafri '13, Lead Product and Privacy Counsel at Facebook.  This will be an interactive and informal discussion about working as a lawyer in the technology industry sector with a focus on privacy and product development.  ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED here.
Apply Yourself
RA, TA, and Work-Study Positions around Campus 
  • Professor Waldman Seeks TA for Winter Quarter: Professor Waldman is seeking a TA for Con Law during the winter quarter. Work study preferred, but students can work for credit as well. Please submit an unofficial transcript via email to a.waldman@northeastern.edu put Con Law TA in the subject line.
  • Prisoners' Rights Intake Desk - Work Study Students Needed - Winter 2020-21: The Prisoners' Rights Clinic is hiring work study positions for the winter quarter. 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 coming to classes on campus and willing to work out of the Clinic space, as well as 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.
  • Research Assistant for Professor Nicholson: Professor Nicholson seeks a Research Assistant for the winter quarter. Projects will include research on local government and community economic development. Students can choose work-study funding or academic credit. Please send resume to ja.nicholson@northeastern.edu.
  • Research Assistant for Professor Rowan: Professor Rowan seeks a Research Assistant on politics of guaranteed income for the winter quarter. Work-study eligible. Please send resume and writing sample to j.rowan@northeastern.edu.
  • Spanish Interpreters for Law Clinics: The Law Clinics are looking for law students who can serve as translators for Spanish-speaking clients during the winter quarter. There will likely be a handful of virtual meetings over the course of the quarter for each Clinic, with the potential for document translation, as well. Work-study eligible preferred, but not required. Spanish fluency required. Please contact lawclinics@northeastern.edu with interest, or with any questions.
  • The Center for Health Policy and Law: Winter Quarter Research Assistants: The Center for Health Policy and Law is looking for research assistants to help with two ongoing projects.
    • Salus Populi: Educating the Judiciary about the Social Determinants of Health is a project aimed at developing a Judicial Education Program focused on social determinants of health and the law. Project work includes researching and editing issues presented in white papers, and researching and developing education program curricula and materials.
    • Assessing Legal Responses to COVID-19 is a project centered around a report that offers findings and recommendations on how federal, state and local leaders can better respond to COVID-19 and future pandemics. The project work includes drafting and editing an updated version of the report, and creating a virtual briefing series on the topics discussed in the report.
Research assistants should be able to work hours as an independent study or as work-study. Interested students should email lawhealth@northeastern.edu and include a copy of their CV and evaluations.
Distinguish Yourself 
Opportunities for Student Distinction
  • 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.
  • Students at universities around the world can now enter the vLex International Law & Technology Writing Competition 2021, with a grand prize of £1,500, an internship with a leading legal technology company and publication to an international legal audience on offer for the winning entry. Runners-up can also be in with a chance of winning £250, alongside publication. In its fourth year, the competition invites students to write a 1,000-word blog-style article on one of three topics relating to the law and technology. This year the three new topics include Money, Influence and Movements, providing an opportunity for entrants to explore important global events in their writing. Submissions are due by December 1, 2020. Sign up here. 
  • The Consortium for Graduate Studies in Gender, Culture, Women, and Sexuality (GCWS) is hosting a graduate student conference "Radical Love Across Difference" next semester from April 9-11, 2021. This free conference will be held virtually and they encourage graduate students from all disciplines to submit their papers, projects, and works of various mediums. The GCWS conference "Radical Love Across Difference" welcomes proposals from graduate students in all areas of study. Proposals may come in the form of papers, films, art, performance, visual art, or alternate forms not listed above. Submissions due: January 10, 2021, Conference dates: April 9-11, 2021. Learn more about the conference here, or submit a proposal 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.
  • The American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers is pleased to announce its 2021 annual writing competition to recognize significant written contributions to the field of U.S. consumer financial services law. Eligible entries must discuss an aspect of U.S. consumer financial services law. Topics that relate principally to securities regulation, bankruptcy, insurance, or the safety and soundness aspects of banking regulation are not eligible. However, works on subjects within these (or other) areas will be considered if they bear directly on U.S. consumer financial services. See more information here. The deadline for submission is December 1, 2020.
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