APALSA @ Boston College

Below are the announcements for the week of April 27-May 1

2009-04-27T00:16:00.000-04:00

Below are the announcements for the week of April 27-May 1:1. SALSA Holi Celebration--April 27**2. CAPAL Scholarships--deadline May 1 3. Northwest Minority Job Fair--deadline May 154. 25th Anniversary of AALAM Celebration--May 21**5. APAICS 2009-2010 Fellowship Programs--deadline May 316. BLG Boston Job Fair For Students of Color--deadline July 87. National Black Prosecutor's Association Job Fair

Below are the announcements for the week of April 21-24

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Below are the announcements for the week of April 21-24:1. Kim's Office Hours—Apr 222. APALSA End of the Year Banquet--Apr 233. Professor McMorrow Looking For Mandarin Speaking Summer Research Assistant**4. Vietnamese Volunteer Interpreter Needed** 5. 2009 NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference--Apr 24, 256. CAPAL Scholarships--deadline May 1 (scholarship)7. Northwest Minority Job Fair--deadline

Below are the announcements for the week of April 6-10

2009-04-05T22:01:00.000-04:00

Below are the announcements for the week of April 6-10:1. APALSA E-board Candidate Statements Due--Tomorrow, Apr 6**2. Kim's Office Hours—Apr 83. APALSA Elections! + Law Journals Q&A Session--Apr 9**4. Inaugural BC/BU APALSA Reunion Night--Apr 95. Inter-APALSA Karaoke Night--Apr 106. Boston College MBA International Consulting Project Asia--deadline Apr 67. AALDEF Summer Legal Internship 2009--

Below are the announcements for the week of March 30-April 3

2009-03-29T23:24:00.000-04:00

Below are the announcements for the week of March 30-April 3:1. APALSA Film Screening: Who Killed Vincent Chin?--Mar 30 Kim's Office Hours—Mar 25**2. Kim's Office Hours--Apr 13. Inaugural BC/BU APALSA Reunion Night--Apr 94. SAVE THE DATE: Inter-APALSA Karaoke Night--Apr 105. Diversity Bar Review--Mar 316. A Little Peace: a Dessert Tasting--Apr 47. Boston College MBA International Consulting

Below are the announcements for the week of March 23-27

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Below are the announcements for the week of March 23-27:1. Remember to contact your admitted students!2. APALSA Facebook Reminder3. Networking 101: Tips and Strategies for Successful Networking--Mar 244. Kim's Office Hours—Mar 255. Inaugural BC/BU APALSA Reunion Night--Apr 9**6. SAVE THE DATE: Inter-APALSA Karaoke Night--Apr 107. SAVE THE DATE: APALSA Film Screening: Who Killed Vincent Chin?--

Below are the announcements for the week of March 16-20

2009-03-16T02:12:00.001-04:00

Below are the announcements for the week of March 16-20:(It's a long one this week!)1. Remember to contact your admitted students!**2. Networking 101: Tips and Strategies for Successful Networking--Mar 17, 243. Kim's Office Hours—Mar 184. SAVE THE DATE: APALSA Film Screening: Who Killed Vincent Chin?--Mar 23**5. SAVE THE DATE: Inter-APALSA Karaoke Night--Apr 10**6. Women's Law Center Annual

Below are the announcements for the week of March 9-13

2009-03-09T00:28:00.001-04:00

Below are the announcements for the week of March 9-13:1. March is Diversity Month**2. APALSA General Body Meeting--March 103. Networking 101: Tips and Strategies for Successful Networking--March 10, 17, 244. Kim's Office Hours—March 115. The Jurisprudence of Marriage and Other Adult Intimate Relationships--March 13**6. Massachusetts Law Consortium: Diversity Expo--March 24**7. Fordham--SKKU

Below are the announcements for the week of February 16-20

2009-02-15T21:02:00.000-05:00

Below are the announcements for the week of February 16-20:1. Kim's Office Hours—Feb 182. Networking 101: Tips and Strategies for Successful Networking--March 10, 17, 243. Asian Law Caucus Law Clerk Opportunity—deadline Feb 204. 15th Annual Asian Pacific American Conference on Law & Public Policy--Feb 27, 285. Finnegan Diversity Scholarship--deadline Feb 276. Munger, Tolles & Olson 1L Diversity

Below are the announcements for the week of February 9-13

2009-02-08T21:59:00.002-05:00

Below are the announcements for the week of February 9-13:1. Kim's Office Hours—Feb 112. 15th Annual Asian Pacific American Conference on Law & Public Policy— RSVP Kim Feb 133. Networking 101: Tips and Strategies for Successful Networking--Mar 10, 17, 24**4. Sullivan & Worcester Mock Interview Workshop--Feb 115. AALAM Speed Mentoring Rescheduled—Feb 116. Asia Business Conference 2009 at Harvard

Below are the announcements for the week of February 2-6

2009-02-01T22:59:00.000-05:00

Below are the announcements for the week of February 2-6:1. Kim's Office Hours—Feb 42. 15th Annual Asian Pacific American Conference on Law & Public Policy— RSVP Kim Feb 13**3. Boston Lawyers Group (BLG) Employment Opportunities—deadline Feb 6**4. Sullivan & Worcester Mock Interview Workshop--Feb 115. AALAM Speed Mentoring Rescheduled—Feb 11**6. Asia Business Conference 2009 at Harvard Business

Below are the announcements for the week of January 26-30

2009-01-25T22:57:00.000-05:00

Happy Lunar New Year from everyone on the APALSA exec board! Tomorrow marks the beginning of the new lunar year, which is the year of the ox.The horoscope for the ox is as follows:Those born under the influence of the Ox are fortunate to be stable and persevering. The typical Ox is a tolerant person with strong character. Not many people could equal the resolution and fearlessness the Ox exhibits

Below are the announcements for the week of January 20-23

2009-01-19T18:42:00.002-05:00

Below are the announcements for the week of January 20-23:1. Kim's Office Hours**2. Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM) Networking Event —RSVP by TODAY, Jan 193. 8th Annual Mid-Atlantic APALSA Conference: A New Model for the Model Minority--Jan 31**4. Sullivan & Worcester Mock Interview Workshop--Feb 115. Asian Law Caucus Law Clerk Opportunity —deadline Feb 206. Finnegan

Below are the announcements for the week of January 12-1

2009-01-11T21:04:00.001-05:00

Below are the announcements for the week of January 12-16:1. The Peggy Browning Fund Fellowship Program —deadline Jan 152. Boston Bar Association-- Leading the Way to Your Career: Running out of Law—Jan 153. Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM) Networking Event —Jan 194. Sullivan & Worcester Mock Interview Workshop --Feb 115. Asian Law Caucus Law Clerk Opportunity —deadline

Below are the announcements for the week of December 1-5

2008-12-02T23:18:00.000-05:00

Below are the announcements for the week of December 1-5:1. Office Hours2. New York Civil Liberties Union Summer 2009 Legal InternshipNote: The APALSA announcements can also be found on our blog at http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com/**********************************************************1. Office HoursWe'll be going on hiatus until next semester begins. Please feel free to email any of us on the

Below are the announcements for the week of November 24-26

2008-11-23T19:13:00.000-05:00

Below are the announcements for the week of November 24-28:1. Office Hours2. Documentary screening and Discussion of "Incident at Oglala"3. Asian Community Development Corporate 21st Annual Meeting4. Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund Spring and Summer InternshipsHave a happy Thanksgiving everyone!Note: The APALSA announcements can also be found on our blog at http://

Below are the announcements for the week of November 17-21

2008-11-16T23:15:00.001-05:00

Below are the announcements for the week of November 17-21:1. Office Hours2. CANCELED: APALSA General Body Meeting 3. BCLS Japanese Language Table 4. Documentary Screening--Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?5. Conference: Gender Equality in Times of Economic Stress 6. 1L Diversity Fellowship Program at Fish & Richardson 7. Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (

Below are the announcements for the week of November 10-14

2008-11-09T21:05:00.000-05:00

Below are the announcements for the week of November 10-14: 1. Office Hours2. International Students Career Panel3. Meet District Attorney Gerry Leone of Middlesex4. Volunteer for the Silk Gala 20085. APALSA General Body Meeting 6. Dell Thurmond Woodward FellowshipNote: The APALSA announcements can also be found on our blog at http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com/*****************************************

Below are the announcements for the week of November 3-7

2008-11-02T20:06:00.000-05:00

Below are the announcements for the week of November 3-7: 1. Office Hours2. Third Annual Inter-APALSA Cruise3. LALSA General Body Meeting4. Alum Bar review5. International Law Student Career Panel Discussion6. A Day in the Life of an Assistant District Attorney7. Volunteer for the Silk Gala 20088. APALSA General Body Meeting 9. University of Pennsylvania East Asia Law Review Accepting

Below are the announcements for the week of October 27-31

2008-10-26T23:03:00.000-04:00

Below are the announcements for the week of October 27-31: 1. Office Hours2. SALSA Diwali Celebration3. Community Service Opportunity: Volunteers Needed on Election Day 4. Pressing Diversity Issues in Property Law5. Santa Clara County Counsel Fellowship 20086. LALSA General Body Meeting7. Alum Bar Review8. Save the Date: Silk Road Gala VolunteeringNote: The APALSA announcements can also be found

Below are the announcements for the week of October 20-24

2008-10-21T22:26:00.001-04:00

Below are the announcements for the week of October 20-24:1. APALSA Office Hours2. NALSA Mashantucket Puquot Museum Trip - RSVP by Tomorrow, October 203. 2008 Boston Asian American Film Festival (BAAFF)4. SAVE THE DATE: LALSA General Body Meeting - November 6Note: The APALSA announcements can also be found on our blog at http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com/ and our Facebook group.***********************

Below are the announcements for the week of October 14-17

2008-10-13T23:20:00.000-04:00

Below are the announcements for the week of October 14-17: 1. APALSA Office Hours2. APALSA Outlining Workshop3. We still need your outlines for the APALSA outline bank4. 2008 Boston Asian American Film Festival (BAAFF)5. Columbus, the Man, the Myth, and the Legacy6. Mashantucket Pequot Museum Note: The APALSA announcements can also be found on our blog at http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com/************

Below are the announcements for the week of October 6-10

2008-10-05T22:11:00.001-04:00

Below are the announcements for the week of October 6-10: 1. APALSA Secretary (Aimee) Office Hours2. Inter-APALSA Mixer3. We need your outlines for the APALSA outline bank4. APALSA Outlining Workshop5. 2008 Boston Asian American Film Festival (BAAFF)Note: The APALSA announcements can also be found on our blog at http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com/********************************************************

Below are the announcements for the week of September 29-October 3

2008-09-28T22:38:00.000-04:00

Below are the announcements for the week of September 29-October 3: 1. 1L Progressive Nachos Study Break2. Cafe con LALSA 3. APALSA Outlining Workshop 4. We need your outlines for the APALSA outline bankNote: The APALSA announcements can also be found on our blog at http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com/***********************************************************1. 1L Progressive Nachos Study-break1L

Below are the announcements for the week of September 22-26

2008-09-21T23:36:00.000-04:00

Below are the announcements for the week of September 22-26: 1. Introducing Our 1L Representatives2. Introducing Our Appointed Board Members3. Mentor/Mentee Kick-off Social4. 1L Progressive Nachos Study BreakNote: The APALSA announcements can also be found on our blog at http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com/***********************************************************1. Introducing Our 1L RepresentativesA

Below are the announcements for the week of September 15-19

2008-09-14T22:50:00.001-04:00

Below are the announcements for the week of September 15-19: 1. APALSA First General Body Meeting2. 1L Section Representatives Elections3. LALSA General Body Meeting4. Archery Lessons with NALSA5. Save the Date: APALSA Mentor/Mentee Get-together6. Asian American Law Journal Akiyu Hatano Student Writing AwardNote: The APALSA announcements can also be found on our blog: http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com

Announcements for the Week of September 8-12

2008-09-08T00:03:00.002-04:00

Below are the announcements for the week of September 8-12:1. APALSA First General Body Meeting2. 1L Section Representatives Elections 3. SALSA General Body Meeting4. Brown Bag Lunch Conversations on DiversityNote: The APALSA announcements can also be found on our blog: http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com/***********************************************************1. First General Body Meeting Tuesday,

Announcements for the Week of August 25-29, 2008

2008-08-24T22:17:00.002-04:00

Below are the announcements for the Week of August 25-29.1. APALSA Book Sale Drop Off: Monday, August 25, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM2. APALSA Book Sale Times: Tuesday, August 26, 11:30 AM - 1 PM; 4 PM - 4:45 PM3. BLG Panel Discussion for 2Ls and 3Ls: Evaluating Your Career Options - Sept. 9***********************************************************************************************1. APALSA Book Sale

Announcements for the week of March 24, 2008

2008-03-24T18:01:00.000-04:00

The following are the APALSA announcements for the week of March 24, 2008. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com.------------------------------------------------------------------------- TASTE OF DIVERSITY! -- Thursday, March 27, 2008An Annual Tradition of Celebrating Our Differences... Through our

Announcements for the week of March 10, 2008

2008-03-10T21:19:00.000-04:00

The following are the APALSA announcements for the week of March 10, 2008. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com.-----------------------------------------------------------APALSA DIVERSITY MONTH PROGRAMMING: DOCUMENTARY NIGHT! -- Wednesday, March 12, 2008Diversity Month Programming: APALSA Documentary Night!Where: Stuart 409When: Wednesday 3/12/08, from 5pm -

Announcements for the week of March 3, 2008

2008-03-03T20:39:00.000-05:00

The following are the APALSA announcements for the week of March 3, 2008. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com.----------------------------------------------------------- APALSA GENERAL BODY MEETING -- Thursday, March 6, 2008Still looking for a 1L summer job? Starting to panic, or afraid to think about it? Come join us for our first general body meeting of

Announcements for the week of February 25, 2008

2008-02-28T02:16:00.000-05:00

The following are the APALSA announcements for the week of February 25, 2008. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com.------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANTICIPATED DIVERSITY MONTH EVENTS! We have several events planned for March, which is Diversity Month! Please note, we have a General Body Meeting planned for Thursday,

Announcements for the week of February 11, 2008

2008-02-12T22:52:00.002-05:00

The following are the APALSA announcements for the week of February 11, 2008. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com.------------------------------------------------------------------------- APALSA SEEKING MEMBERS FOR BANQUET AND ADMISSIONS COMMITTEES! APALSA wants you! Each year, we assemble committees to help plan our end-of-the-year banquet, and to provide

Announcements for the week of February 4, 2008

2008-02-05T22:16:00.000-05:00

The following are the APALSA announcements for the week of February 4, 2008. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com.-------------------------------------------------------------------------APALSA CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION with dinner and ice skating! -- Friday, February 8, 2008APALSA is celebrating the Chinese New Year with a dinner downtown and ice skating

Announcements for the week of January 28, 2008

2008-01-28T22:03:00.000-05:00

The following are the APALSA announcements for the week of January 28, 2008. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com.-------------------------------------------------------------------------APALSA STUDY BREAK -- Tuesday, January 29, 2008When: TODAY from 1pm-2pmWhere: Stuart 4081Ls -- Here is your opportunity to vent your frustrations, ask questions about

Announcements for the week of January 22, 2008

2008-01-23T01:07:00.000-05:00

Hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend!The following are the APALSA announcements for the week of January 22, 2008. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com.------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE: CHINESE (MANDARIN) LANGUAGE TABLE! -- Thursday, January 24, 2008A group of BC Law students are trying to organize a Chinese

Mid-Week Announcements: Chinese Lunch Table and a Community Service Opportunity!

2008-01-16T22:36:00.000-05:00

A MESSAGE FROM ILS: CHINESE (MANDARIN) LUNCH TABLEHello everyone,We want to spread words about a new Chinese (Mandarin) Table at BC Law! As with other language tables, the plan is to get together and speak Chinese over lunch. All levels welcome!First Chinese Table MeetingTHIS Friday, January 18 at 12:30pmCafeteria (look for a sign at one of the long tables)If you would like to join us but cannot

Announcements for the week of January 14, 2008

2008-01-14T11:51:00.000-05:00

The following are the APALSA announcements for the week of January 14, 2008. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com.------------------------------------------------------------------------- GOULSTON & STORRS PANEL DISCUSSION AND 1L RECEPTION -- Tuesday, January 29, 2008Goulston & Storrs, a 200 lawyer firm, is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion and

Announcements for the week of January 7, 2008

2008-01-07T14:35:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year, and welcome back! PLEASE NOTE: There are several time-sensitive announcements pertaining to summer employment opportunities.The following are the APALSA announcements for the week of January 7, 2008. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com.------------------------------------------------------------------------- APALSA SPRING SEMESTER BOOK SALE!

Announcements for the week of November 5, 2007

2007-11-05T16:14:00.000-05:00

The following are the APALSA announcements for the week of November 5, 2007. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com.-------------------------------------------------------------------------HOW TO FIND A FIRM JOB -- Monday, November 12, 2007Interested in working for a firm your 1L summer?Come to APALSA's Brown Bag Luncheon on How to Find a Firm Job! 2Ls who

Announcements for the week of October 22, 2007

2007-10-23T20:24:00.000-04:00

The following are the APALSA announcements for the week of October 22, 2007. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- OUTLINING WORKSHOP -- Thursday, October 25, 2007 1Ls -- Ready to start outlining? Afraid that consideration and battery are getting pushed out of your head by

Announcements for the week of October 15, 2007

2007-10-15T18:13:00.000-04:00

The following are the APALSA announcements for the week of October 15, 2007. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATTENTION 2Ls and 3Ls -- Outlines Needed! It’s that time again! The ALSA outlining workshop is on the horizon, and in preparing for this event, we need your help

Announcements for the week of October 8, 2007

2007-10-15T17:51:00.000-04:00

The following are the APALSA announcements for the week of October 8, 2007. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- APALSA COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Below are two upcoming volunteer opportunities. We know everyone is busy this time of year, but these are low-commitment ways to

Announcements for the week of September 24, 2007

2007-09-24T23:22:00.001-04:00

The following are the APALSA announcements for the week of September 24, 2007. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com/.-------------------------------------------------------------------------MENTOR-MENTOREE OUTING AT APPLEBEE'S -- Tuesday, September 25thWhat: 1st Family Program Mingle and MunchWhen: Tuesday, September 25thTime: 8:30 - 10:30 PMWhere:

Announcements for the week of September 17, 2007

2007-09-17T23:54:00.000-04:00

The following are the APALSA announcements for the week of September 17, 2007. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com/.-------------------------------------------------------------------------First General Body Meeting -- Tuesday, September 18thPLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE AND LOCATIONThe Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) would like to invite

Interested in selling your textbooks? Drop them off for the APALSA Textbook Sale!

2007-05-16T23:18:00.000-04:00

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!Anyone who is interested in selling their textbooks at next fall's Students of Color Retreat can drop them off tomorrow (Thursday afternoon) at the APALSA office in Stuart between 1pm - 4pm. Please make sure that you write your name, asking price, and email address inside the front cover of each book that you would like to sell. If you cannot drop your books

APALSA Announcements through 3/26/07

2007-03-26T12:31:00.000-04:00

The following are the APALSA announcements through 3/26/07. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~General Body Meeting Tomorrow!The nominations are in!!! Please join us for the elections of the 2007-2008 APALSA Executive Board on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 12:15 in room 115B.At the meeting, each candidate will be giving a short speech

APALSA Announcements through 3/19/07

2007-03-19T12:57:00.000-04:00

The following are the APALSA announcements through 3/19/07. The following can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.comHELP CALL ADMITTED STUDENTS!Hey APALSA members:During the next couple months, we will be calling prospective students who identify as APA to answer any questions they may have about BC Law, APALSA, student organizations on campus, diversity, etc. Deciding where

APALSA Announcements through 3/5/07

2007-03-05T11:56:00.000-05:00

The following are the announcements through 3/5/07. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com- Foley Resume Workshop TONIGHT- BLG Mentor Program- Minority Law Student Experience Survey- McDermott 1L Programs- Invitation to join BC students at ADL's "Nation of Immigrants" community seder, 3/22/07- Conversation in Shades Rescheduled~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Foley Resume

APALSA Announcements through 2/26/07

2007-02-26T12:44:00.000-05:00

Featured Items:- APALSA General Body Meeting- 2L Judicial Clerkship Program- Invitation for students interested in Civil Rights- BLG Mentorship Program for 1Ls- Foley Hoag Resume Workshop for 1Ls- Congressman Meehan Visit to BC Law- Bingham McCutchen Invitation~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~APALSA General Body Meeting will be in Stuart 411 from 12:30-1:30pm~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Judicial Clerkship Program Hello 2L's,In

APALSA Announcements through 2/5/07

2007-02-05T12:06:00.000-05:00

CHINESE NEW YEAR!Hey APALSA!Come celebrate the Chinese New Year with APASLA at the China Pearl!On February 9th at 7:00 PM, APALSA will be hosting a dinner inBoston's own Chinatown to celebrate the coming of the Chinese New Year!What is the Chinese New Year?How did the tradition get started?What are in those Red envelopes?What do people eat for Chinese New Year?Find out the answers to these

APALSA Announcements through 1/22/07

2007-01-22T11:59:00.000-05:00

The following are the APALSA announcements through 1/22/07.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Community Service Opportunity !!!Hey APALSA,Everyone's favorite time of the year is rolling around again, and I'm not referring to the Mentor/Mentee event--The Tax season is coming upon us! In addition to the wonderful opportunity for Uncle Sam to take his cut of your summer job money, it's a great time to get

APALSA Announcements through 1/15/07

2007-01-15T15:22:00.000-05:00

BLSA Mock Interview WorkshopAttention 1Ls: In preparing for your interviews, please take advantage of the BLSA Mock Interview workshop. The mock interview workshop is scheduled to take place during the week of January 22nd; however if you have an interview scheduled before that date, accomodations will be made. Please email Bianca ( fordebi@bc.edu) if you wish to participate by Wednesday, January

UPENN APALSA Conference

2007-01-15T15:20:00.000-05:00

I hope everyone had a good holiday break and a happy new year! I'm writing to you guys to see if I couldn't get you to come to Philly for the weekend of January 26-28 to attend the APALSA conference on the 27th. Below is the Conference ScheduleCon11:30 – 12:00 Registration12:00 – 1:15 Lunch, Keynote from The Hon. Denny Chin, USDJ, SDNY1:30 – 2:45 Panels A and B3:00 – 4:15

APALSA Announcements through 1/8/07

2007-01-08T12:48:00.000-05:00

Welcome back APALSA! The APALSA e-board hopes everyone has a great spring semester!The following are the announcements through 1/8/07. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~BLG EVENT!! Dear Law School Students,As we prepare to enter 2007, please save the date for an upcoming BLG event to kick-off the new year. On January 24, we will have

APALSA Announcements through 12/11/06

2006-12-11T10:50:00.000-05:00

The following are the APALSA announcements through 12/11/06. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com. GOOD LUCK ON FINALS EVERYONE! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Heller Ehrman Diversity Scholarship At Heller Ehrman we believe diversity enhances the quality of service we provide to our clients and makes our firm a rich and rewarding place to work. We are

AALDEF Spring & Summer 2007 Internships

2006-12-11T10:47:00.000-05:00

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), founded in 1974, is the first organization on the East Coast to protect and promote the legal rights of Asian Americans through litigation, legal advocacy and community education. Current program priorities include economic justice for workers, immigrants' rights, voting rights and civic participation, language rights,

APALSA Announcements through 12/4/06

2006-12-04T10:45:00.000-05:00

The following are the APALSA announcements through 12/4/06The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Tired of studying? Need a break? Want to celebrate the last day of classes with fellow 1Ls? All of the above are good reasons to come to the 1L Study Break!When: Monday, December 4th, 1-2pmWhere: EW 1st Floor Student Lounge*Indian food will be

Delaware Minority Job Fair

2006-11-27T11:44:00.000-05:00

JOB FAIR FOR FIRST-YEAR LAW STUDENTS THE DELAWARE STATE BAR ASSOCIATION’S COMMITTEE FOR DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITYINVITES YOU TO ATTEND THEELEVENTH ANNUAL DELAWARE MINORITY JOB FAIRFOR FIRST-YEAR LAW STUDENTSAT WIDENER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAWSATURDAY, JANUARY 20,

General Announcements through 11/27/06

2006-11-27T11:41:00.000-05:00

PROFESSIONALS IN THE LAW PANEL - Tuesday, November 28 5-7pmLocation: EW120ATTN 1Ls --Are you interested in hearing about the different opportunities available this summer? Come out to our Professionals in the Law Panel to hear from speakers from both the private and public sector. There will be a speaker from GE, Foley Hoag, Greater Boston Legal Services, and the Attorney General's Office.

General Announcements Through 11/20/06

2006-11-20T13:21:00.000-05:00

The following are the APALSA announcements through 11/20/06. The announcements can also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.comIMMIGRATION TRIP BAR NIGHT - MONDAY Nov. 20th, 8pm-12 at Wonder Bar in AllstonBuy your tickets all this week!Come support the PILF Immigration Trip at Wonder Bar in Allston! Celebrate the completion of your OMII and the approaching T-giving mini-break with a

General Announcements through 11/13/06

2006-11-13T11:44:00.000-05:00

BROWN BAG LUNCH with GEOFFREY WHYFor our first Brown Bag Lunch, APALSA is honored to host Mr. Geoffrey Why, a Massachusetts Attorney General and former district attorney. Come speak with Mr. Why about his personal experiences at the DA and AG offices, his current projects, and his experiences as an Asian American in the criminal law arena.Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2006Time: 12:30

General APALSA Announcements through 11/6/06

2006-11-06T12:05:00.000-05:00

COME EAT ICE CREAM AND LEARN ABOUT PAD!!!!Never heard of the legal fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta? Want to know more about it? Do you really like ice cream? Need a sugar rush during your long lunch hour? Then come to room Stuart 408, tomorrow, Tuesday 11/06, from 1-2 pm to eat ice cream with us and learn about PAD. Everyone is welcome!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~BROWN BAG LUNCH with GEOFFREY WHYFor our

Inter-APALSA Semi Formal Boat Cruise

2006-11-06T12:04:00.000-05:00

Dear BC APALSA, Friday 11/17 marks the date of the first annual Inter-APALSA Semi-Formal Boat Cruise. We'll be sharing a cruise ship with Harvard, BC, BU, New England School of Law, and Northeastern. Thanks to Harvard's persuasive capacity and the generosity of the firm Kramer Levin, the cruise has been very well-subsidized, and the cost is $15 per APALSA member. See Janet Ly's flyer for

General Announcements through 10/30/06

2006-10-30T11:17:00.000-05:00

The Following are the APALSA Announcements through 10/30/06:LATIN FLAVORED BAR REVIEW @ MOJITOS --Friday November 3, from 8pm - 2amCome out and experience Bar Review with a Latin Flavor! FREE ADMISSION W/ SCHOOL ID from 8-10pm, (event name is BC LALSA), FREE SALSA LESSONS, DJ, FREE DRINK TICKETS on a first come basis & a chance to hang out with law students from Harvard, NE, Suffolk, BU and MAHA

General Announcements through 10/23/06

2006-10-23T11:40:00.000-04:00

The following are the APALSA announcements through 10/23/06. All announcements in their entiretycan also be seen by going to http://bcapalsa.blogspot.comYou are cordially invited to celebrate Diwali!!!Diwali or Deepavali, the most significant Hindu festival in India, is an occasion for the invocation of the Gods of prosperity and plenty. Diwali means "rows of lighted lamps" and the celebration is

General Announcements 10/9/06

2006-10-09T11:59:00.000-04:00

The Outlining Session will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 12:45, Room 115B.Attention 1LS, want to outline? Don't know how? Come to the outline session sponsored by APALSA, BLSA, LALSA and SALSA. Hear from 2Ls and 3Ls about what techniques they used to outline. Plus study tips, note taking advice and lots of other stuff.Food and drinks will be provided.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~October 11,

Mentor Mentee Shindig!!

2006-10-09T11:58:00.000-04:00

MENTOR/MENTEE SHINDIGFREE FOOD!!! TAKE A STUDY BREAK!!!If you are an APALSA MENTOR or MENTEE: Be at APPLEBEES in BRIGHTON at 9:30 on THURSDAY, OCTOBER12th for FREE FOOD!We know you guys have all been working hard, so we hope you'll take this opportunity to get to know your mentor/mentee a little bit better along with all of the other apalsa members while stuffing your belly with unlimited

Community Service Opportunities

2006-10-09T11:55:00.000-04:00

November 7th Voter Monitoring VolunteeringHey APALSA, a big election is coming up soon, and a great opportunity to help make sure the voting rights of our fellow Americans are safeguarded. Basically, we will be polling voters to see that the proper language materials and other necessary measures for voting are available for those who might speak English as a second language. The details about the

General APALSA Announcements through 10/2/06

2006-10-02T11:54:00.000-04:00

APALSA Announcements through 10/2/06BLSA is having an Academic Success Workshop for BLSA 1Ls on Oct 6th at 4pm in room 120. Let your 1Ls know.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~APALSA has rescheduled its Academic Study WOrkshop to Tuesday, October 10th during the common lunch period. The room will be announced at a later time.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~REMINDER: The Legal

Interapalsa Social Mixer!

2006-09-25T07:36:00.000-04:00

The first INTERAPALSA Social Mixer is this Wednesday (9/27) at 8-12 pm at the Rattlesnake.Get out of your bubble and come drink and play with fellow aspiring lawyers at the first Inter-APALSA Mixer of the year! We’ll be taking over the top floor and roof deck of Rattlesnake on Boylston and rocking out at Bar 33 afterwards. So shine your shoes, iron your shirts, strap on those heels, curl your

General Announcements for 9/25/06

2006-09-25T07:35:00.000-04:00

SALSA will be having its first general body Tuesday, Septemeber 26th at 12:30 in EW 115A.They will having 1L rep elections (have your nominations ready!) and briefly go over our agenda for the year. Also, be prepared to play a short but definently fun South Asian Trivia game.Free Indian Lunch will be served.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~APALSA's Outlining Session will be held Thursday October

Miscellaneous APALSA Announcements

2006-09-04T14:20:00.000-04:00

The First APALSA General Body Meeting will be held on September 12th, at 1pm in EW 115.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Melissa Galicia will be sending APALSA's weekly announcements every Monday. If you have an announcement that you want us to include please be sure to e-mail her at: galiciam@bc.edu by Sunday at noon.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~CALLING ALL OUTLINES! 2ls and 3ls please contribute

Alumni Directory Database

2006-09-04T14:19:00.001-04:00

Greetings fellow APALSA members,We are in the process of updating our alumni directory/database. If you could email any contact information you might have regarding BC Alums who were involved in APALSA (including recent 3L grads) to liouje@bc.edu, we would greatly appreciate it. Specifically, please include the first and last name of the person, their address, email and phone number for either

Help Defend Asian American Voting Rights in Boston!!!!

2006-09-04T14:19:00.000-04:00

Help Defend Asian American Voting Rights in Boston!!!!When: Monday and Tuesday Evening, September 18-19, 2006Where: Placements in and around Boston (Chinatown, Lowell, Dorchester)Time: Training on Monday Evening, Polling on Tuesday EveningWho: Only 1 or 2 volunteers are needed for the MA Primary Election on September 19FYI: There will be a larger full-scale poll monitoring activity in November

Warner Norcross & Judd

2006-08-16T18:04:00.000-04:00

TO: Boston University APALSA 2L Students RE: “Fun, Pride and Profit” Warner Norcross & Judd offers the rare combination of a sophisticated practice that still leaves time for a life outside of the office. As a result, we are one of two firms in Michigan, and one of only 115 firms in the nation to be named in America's Greatest Places To Work With A Law Degree. Forty percent

Law Clerk Positions

2006-08-16T18:03:00.000-04:00

LAW STUDENT CLERKS NEEDED (FULL OR PART-TIME) MissionThe Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights champions the legal rights of people of color, poor people, immigrants and refugees, with a special commitment to African Americans. HistoryThe Committee is affiliated with the national Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, begun in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy. San

Public Interest Retreat

2006-08-16T18:00:00.000-04:00

Boston College Law School 2nd Annual Public Interest Retreat September 15-17, 2006 Last spring, BC Law School held its first annual Public Interest Retreat, bringing together an amazing bunch of students committed to developing careers in public interest law for a weekend of reflection, camaraderie, mutual support, and professional sustenance. This year, we’re holding the

McDermott Will & Emery Diversity Scholarship

2006-08-02T11:06:00.000-04:00

Dear APALSA, As you and members of your organization are considering the law firms with whom you want to interview this fall, we hope you will consider McDermott Will & Emery. To help achieve greater diversity in the legal profession and to assist deserving minority law students with their law school education expenses, McDermott is pleased to announce the McDermott Minority Scholarship.

Summer Lecture at Suffolk Law

2006-07-26T11:27:00.000-04:00

The South Asian Bar Association of Greater BostonInvites you to the2006 Summer LectureWhy Disasters Should Not Be Forgotten:The South Asian Earthquake Experience.Wednesday, August 2, 2006 starting at 6:30 p.m.at Suffolk University School of Law First Floor, Function Room120 Tremont Street, BostonCome hear Adil Najam professor of International Negotiation and Diplomacy (Tufts) share his

Diversity Networking Reception

2006-07-19T10:24:00.000-04:00

Please join Paul, Weiss at JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER for its annual Diversity Networking ReceptionJuly 20, 20066:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvresThe Allen RoomFrederick P. Rose HallHome of Jazz at Lincoln CenterBroadway at 60th Street New York CityFeaturing speaker, Deborah C. Wright,Chair and CEO of Carver Bancorp, Inc.RSVP to www.paulweiss.com/diversityevent

Students of Color Retreat

2006-06-14T11:09:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone!I hope your summer is going well! In case you were not aware the BC Student of Color Retreat is scheduled for August 25-26th. In order to help the incoming 1Ls adjust to life in Boston and to connect with the community around them, we would like to put together a packet of information about the best places to do things in Boston.For example:Where to get your haircutWhere to eat- best

Goodwin Procter Diversity Fellowships

2006-05-15T16:33:00.000-04:00

Dear Mr. Averion: As the Hiring Committee Chairman of Goodwin Procter LLP, I am reaching out to you in your role as a leader of the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association to inform you of the 2006 Goodwin Diversity Fellowships. Intended to promote diversity in the legal profession and at our firm, these Fellowships provide up to three annual awards of $15,000 each to minority

Panel on controversy over BC's selection of Condoleezza Rice as Commencement speaker (Sunday, 5/7, 7pm)

2006-05-07T10:54:00.000-04:00

Please forward this email to your friends and colleagues ASAP! Thank you. We cordially invite all students, faculty, administrators,Father Leahy and the entire BC community to the...The Condoleezza Controversy:A truly balanced discussion about BC's commencement invitation to Secretary Rice, A panel featuring some of the most prominent faculty members at BC...Come here all sides of the issue,

May 1st Day of Action in Support of Immigrant Rights (May 1)

2006-04-25T23:13:00.000-04:00

May 1st Day of ActionIn Support of Immigration Rights MONDAY May 1st, 2006 EVENTS: 11:30 AM:Assembly @ O’Neill Plaza for a Boston College Community Vigil 12:30 PM:Travel to Harvard Yard for a Rally and Student Walk-Out Event 2:30 PM:March to State House with the entire Student May Day Coalition 3:30 PM:Rally at Boston Common Statewide

Boston College May Day Coalition

2006-04-25T22:15:00.001-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2006Boston College Students Show Solidarity with ImmigrantsBy: The Boston College May Day CoalitionChestnut Hill, Massachusetts — Students, Faculty and StudentOrganizations have formed the Boston College May Day Coalition (BCMDC)in support of the nationwide movement for immigrant rights.The BCMDC seeks support from all individuals: students, faculty, andstaff alike

Immigrant Rights Panel (Apr. 26)

2006-04-24T23:33:00.000-04:00

IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PANEL -- Wed., April 26 at 11:30Location: EW 120On May 1st students, workers and other concerned Americans will hold a variety of events, including boycotts and walkouts. Here at BC, concerned students are organizing a panel discussion for this Wednesday, April 26 at 11:30 to discuss the current proposed immigration bills and their potential economic and social impacts. We are

Celebrate the Arrival of Spring with SALSA (Apr. 26)

2006-04-24T23:25:00.000-04:00

Celebrate the Arrival of Spring and the Last Day of Class with SALSA Please come enjoy FREE INDIAN FOOD, mango lassis, music, henna tattoos, and nice weather (hopefully) as SALSA commemorates Holi which celebrates the Spring season. Traditionally, Holi involves throwing powdered paint so dress appropriately. Wednesday, April 26, 20063:30pm - 5:30pm Outside (behind) Barat House

Community event: Tabla and Taiko (May 11)

2006-04-23T17:54:00.000-04:00

The Arab American Antidiscrimination Committee, Japanese Americans Citizens League, Asian American Resource Workshop, and MIT Center for International Studies have sponsored forums on post 9-11 civil liberties issues. Please join with these groups and the MIT Council for the Arts in this celebration of culture. Link to full event brochure: https://wfs.bc.edu/takei/apalsa/tablataiko.pdfMiddle East

Asian American Law Journal: Call for Submissions

2006-04-22T17:56:00.000-04:00

Dear APALSA: The Asian Law Journal of the University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall) has recently changed its name to the Asian American Law Journal, reaffirming our commitment to addressing issues of concern for Asians in the United States. We would like to invite your members to submit an article for our

Course Selection Advising AND Law Journals Info Session (Apr. 20)

2006-04-14T12:18:00.000-04:00

Thursday, April 201230-130pmEW 120APALSA, BLSA, and SALSA is holding an information session regarding 2 issues of concern that will affect the next academic year: course selection and law journals. Various 2Ls and 3Ls will be on hand to offer sage advice about various professors and classes, while law journal reps will give short presentations about their journals. Both will be available for a

Suffolk Civil Rights Project - address by Rep. Alisha Morgan of Georgia House of Delegates (April 13, 4:45pm)

2006-04-11T11:40:00.000-04:00

Suffolk Civil Rights Project Cordially Invites You to The Second Installment of Our Lecture Series:MAKE MY VOTE COUNT!A PANEL DISCUSSION ON VOTING RIGHTS, APATHY, AND CHANGEKey Note Address by REPRESENTATIVE ALISHA MORGANof the Georgia House of DelegatesSuffolk University Law School120 Tremont StreetThursday, April 13, 20064:45pm-7:30pmRoom TBAPANEL SPEAKERS:JOHN BONIFAZ, National Voting Rights

APALSA Banquet update

2006-04-10T08:21:00.000-04:00

Heeeeeeeyyy ya'lls~Just lettin you know the APALSA END-OF-YEAR BANQUET will be on WEDNESDAY, 4/19, at 6:30pm at the Elephant Walk in Cambridge. SO KEEP THIS DATE OPEN! More information will be forthcomin in the form of a handy evite, but wanted to give everyone a heads up!-Susie

2Ls and 3Ls: Course Selection Advice Request

2006-04-10T08:20:00.000-04:00

Hi APALSA 2Ls and 3Ls,As one of my last acts as outgoing prez, I would like to make a personal plea for any pearls of wisdom you may have in helping us 1Ls and 2Ls in choosing classes for the fall semester. I plan on updating the course selection sheet created last year, so if you could send me your candid opinions of the classes/professors you had, I would be forever grateful. Also, if you

Rally to Support Immigrants (Monday, April 10)

2006-04-09T17:49:00.000-04:00

Hey All, Below, please find information about the rally in support of immigrants that is taking place tomorrow at Boston Common. As you may know, people are going to be marching nationwide tomorrow. A group of us are going to meet in the snack bar and head down there. If you are interested, please feel free to meet up with us at 3:15 p.m.. Sorry for the late notice. Thanks.Andrés Monday April

Formalism and Legal Status of Body Parts (Apr. 10)

2006-04-03T23:50:00.000-04:00

HLS Talk: Formalism and the Legal Status of Body Parts - 4/10, 1PM, EW 200Health Law Society is more excited than a 1L who has just turned in her memo that Michele Goodwin, BCLS grad and Professor of Health Law at DePaul University College of Law, will be able to fit BCLS into her book tour schedule.Prof. Goodwin is the author of "Black Markets: The Supply and Demand of Body Parts." Her talk, "

Law journals info meeting for 1Ls (Monday, April 3)

2006-04-02T16:48:00.000-04:00

Come hear about the law journals at BC and why you should do the write-on competition! The editors-in-chief of each of the law journals will speak about the topic areas and responsibilities for each of the journals and will be on hand to answer questions.* Monday, April, 3* 1:10-2:10pm* EW 115A

Announcing the 2006-2007 APALSA Board!

2006-03-31T16:07:00.000-05:00

The appointed positions are set! Thanks to all those who applied, and we look forward to seeing what the new board accomplishes in the coming year :-)President: Christine LeeVP External: Brian WongVP Internal: James LiuTreasurer: Janet ChoiSecretary: Melissa Galicia1L Liasons: Jenn Kim, Susan LuCommunity Chair: Anton NguyenAlumni Liason: Jessica Liou

75th Celebration for Harold Koh (Apr. 3)

2006-03-31T00:40:00.000-05:00

Monday, April 3East Wing 1204:00 P.M. (with reception to follow) In conjunction with Diversity Month, the 75th Celebration will be honoring Harold Hongju Koh, Dean of Yale Law School and renowned scholar in international law and human rights. Dean Koh's grandfather was also the first graduate of this Law School from Asia. The Law School will be giving him the

Judicial Internship Program (Apr. 14, Apr. 20, Apr. 28)

2006-03-30T22:50:00.000-05:00

The Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) , the Association of Judges of Hispanic Heritage (AJHH) and the law firm of Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw LLP are pleased to invite you to a special reception to kick off this year's Judicial Internship Placement Program.The Honorable Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick, Associate Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals will deliver the keynote address. Welcoming

Minority Law Student Survey -- and free iPod!

2006-03-30T11:18:00.000-05:00

Dear Minority Student Group Leaders and Law School Administrators: This year, a group of student leaders of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA), the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA), and La Alianza (the Latino/a student organization) based at Harvard Law School are conducting an online survey of law student experiences among minority law students. Our goal in