APALSA Announcements through 3/5/07

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

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Foley Resume Workshop TONIGHT

Hi All,

I just got word from the Director of Recruiting at Foley that there has not been a large response by BC students for this upcoming event.
Foley is very committed to BC and is also committed to increasing the numbers of persons of color in law firms. The current chairman of the BLG is a partner from Foley.

Please make every effort to attend this event. Not only is it a wonderful opportunity to get your resume ready for the fall recruiting season and for the BLG's fall job fair, it is also an opportunity to meet other students of color as well as lawyers of color.

I look forward to seeing you on Monday.

Please rsvp to hiring@foleyhoag.com. (Don't worry about the deadline just RSVP) and please spread the words to your friends.

Kanasha
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BLG Mentor Program!

The BLG is still accepting applications for the 2007 Mentor Program! I have only received about 50 applications and we are accepting 100 1L students into the program. Please email Melissa Galicia at galiciam@bc.edu if you want the application or go to www.bostonlawyersgroup.org

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Minority Survey of Law Student Experience
Dear APALSA:
I am writing to announce the launch of the second annual Law School Minority Report Survey of Law Student Experience! As some of you might know, the Law School Minority Report is a web site devoted to assisting minority law school applicants with the application process, featuring a unique, school-by-school Minority Report about law schools, based on a survey of minority law students across the country. Last year, approximately 3,000 students from approximately 170 law schools completed our survey, and based on those results, we compiled our first Report, available on our site, at www.lawschoolminorityreport.com.
With lawfirms sponsors including the international firms Cravath, Swaine & Moore and Cleary Gottlieb, our site is quickly becoming the source of information concerning minority student issues at law schools.
To ensure your school and group is included this year, please take the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=843013268446
Thank you for your time and participation.

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INVITE to MCDERMOTT 1L DISCUSSION SERIES (MARCH 2007)


The World is Your Oyster!
1Ls! You are on the road to your JD …
now what are you going to do with it?

Please join us for a 2007 McDermott Will & Emery Discussion Series exploring a wide variety of careers in the law. Right now, the whole world of legal careers is open to you – come hear our dynamic speakers address some of the opportunities that await you. This is a great opportunity to:
• Meet our Attorneys, Clients & Alumni
• Hear About the Paths They've Followed
• Get a Glimpse of the Variety of Issues Our Lawyers Are Handling
• Have a Snack and Enter our Drawing!

Where/When: McDermott's Boston office, 28 State Street, 34th Floor, Boston, MA
Each program will begin @ 6:00 p.m. and last approximately 1 hour.

Scheduled Panelists/Dates (March 2007):
• March 8 – John Hession – A World of New Ideas: Working with Entrepreneurs
McDermott Corporate partner specializing in private equity transactions & representing start-up ventures.
• March 15 – Jeff Bates – Around the World & Back Again: Life in International Law
McDermott Regulatory & Gov't Affairs partner handling a variety of international law matters.
• March 22 – Mark Pearlstein – The Wide World of Crime: Working Both Sides of the Criminal Bar
Former Asst. U.S. Attorney, McDermott Trial partner specializing in white collar criminal matters.
• March 29 – Michele Granda – Making A World of Difference: Careers in Public Interest
Former McDermott Trial partner, now Staff Attorney with Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders.

R.S.V.P.:
To Joan Tagliareni (jtagliareni@mwe.com ) – Responses must be received by the day prior to each program. Space may be limited, so please respond early to ensure a seat.
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Invitation to join BC students at ADL's "Nation of Immigrants" community seder, 3/22/07

The Anti-Defamation League invites members of APALSA to "Nation of Immigrants" community seder. This celebration of diverse cultures, religions and ethnicities will bring together numerous community leaders such as Boston City councilor Sam Yoon and Reverend Cheng Imm Tan, currently at the Mayor's Office of New Bostonians. The event will take place in Boston on Thursday, March 22 at 5:30 PM at the Castle at Park Plaza (130 Columbus Avenue, across the street from the Park Plaza Hotel). Please email Christine.Lee.1@bc.edu if you are interested in attending.

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Conversation in Shades Rescheduled!

Hello BC Law community,

Due to the weather, our first discussion had to be rescheduled to:
Wednesday, March 7th at 4:30 PM in EW 115B.

Again, the topics of discussion will be: Do race and class factor into a BC student's study of the law? Do race and class play a significant role in law student interactions on campus?

Professor Mark Brodin will introduce the topics and speakers. Students will then present their papers, and Prof. Brodin will moderate a discussion following the presentations.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,
-Conversation in Shades Committee

Conversation in Shades is a student-run organization dedicated to the diversity of thought. Our mission is to inspire intelligent and respectful discussion by providing a forum that welcomes the varying shades of view on controversial issues. By initiating discussions of these issues, our goal is to foster understanding and development in the BC Law School community. We will be convening three talks on related topics this semester.