Below are the announcements for the week of September 29-October 3:
1. 1L Progressive Nachos Study Break
2. Cafe con LALSA
3. APALSA Outlining Workshop
4. We need your outlines for the APALSA outline bank
Note: The APALSA announcements can also be found on our blog at http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com/
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1. 1L Progressive Nachos Study-break
1L Progressive Nachos Study-break! APALSA, BLSA, IALSA, LALSA, Lambda, LSA, NALSA, SALSA and the Women's Law Center are sponsoring an event just for 1Ls to help you all get to know us. Bring your appetite and build a personalized bowl of nachos as you navigate through our locations around the law school to collect different ingredients. Monday, September 29th at 3:15pm. Start in Stuart F320. ALL ARE WELCOME while supplies last!
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2. Cafe Con LALSA
NEXT Thursday, Oct. 2nd, from 12:30-2:30pm
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3. APALSA Outlining Workshop
APALSA will be holding an outlining session on October 14, Tuesday at 3:30pm in EW 115B. The purpose of this session is to give 1Ls an idea of how to create their outlines for finals. Several 2Ls and 3Ls will be explaining their own outlining processes to give 1Ls different perspectives. We will then get into smaller groups and have a quick Q and A session! If you have any questions feel free to e-mail Asuka at kondoa[at]bc.edu or Christine at christine.bang.1[at]bc.edu.
We hope everyone can make it to the workshop! We hope to see you there!
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4. We need your outlines for the APALSA outline bank
Calling all 2Ls and 3Ls! We need your outlines! In preparation for the APALSA outlining workshop on October 14, we are collecting outlines from all upperclassmen to go in our LexisNexis outline bank. 2Ls--help out the 1L class, and send us your outlines from last year. 3Ls--if you have any additional outlines to add to the bank send us those too. Email all outlines in a .doc attachment to Aimee at hartonoa[at]bc.edu by Friday, October 10. Please also specify in the email the course name, the professor, and the year from which the outline came. Thanks for all your help!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Below are the announcements for the week of September 22-26
Below are the announcements for the week of September 22-26:
1. Introducing Our 1L Representatives
2. Introducing Our Appointed Board Members
3. Mentor/Mentee Kick-off Social
4. 1L Progressive Nachos Study Break
Note: The APALSA announcements can also be found on our blog at http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com/
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1. Introducing Our 1L Representatives
A big thank you to those who ran for a 1L representative position last week. Below are your APALSA 1L representatives:
Section 1: Stephanie Yang
Section 2: Jennifer Yeung
Section 3: Daniel Ji
Congratulations!
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2. Introducing Our Appointed Board Members
In addition to the elected members of the APALSA executive board (president, VP external, VP internal, treasurer, secretary) APALSA has appointed board members chosen by the elected e-board. We are lucky to have the following appointed board members this year:
1l Representative Liaison: Asuka Kondo, 2L
Alumni Liaison: Frank Ahn, 2L
Community Service Chairperson: Peter Lee, 2L
International Students Liaison: Seung Choi, 2L
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3. Mentor/Mentee Kick-off Social
Mentors and mentees--meet, greet, and eat! For those of you who signed up for the APALSA mentor/mentee program, by now you should have received the name of your mentor or mentee. This event is for you to get to know your mentor or mentee as well as other members of APALSA.
Mentors should be getting in touch with their mentees in the coming week to introduce themselves and let them know if they will be attending our first event:
The APALSA Mentor-Mentee Kick-off Social
Friday, September 26th @ 5pm
at Cityside Bar and Grill in Cleveland Circle (FOOD will be provided!)
MAP:
http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=cityside+brighton,+ma&fb=1&cid=0,0,11465466103978482561&ll=42.338641,-71.150444&spn=0.006646,0.013819&z=16&iwloc=A
(Mentees -- if you don't hear from your mentor this week, let our 1L Liaison Asuka know. kondoa[at]bc.edu)
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4. 1L Progressive Nachos Study-break
1L Progressive Nachos Study-break! APALSA, BLSA, IALSA, JLSA, LALSA, Lambda, LSA, NALSA, SALSA and the Women's Law Center are sponsoring an event just for 1Ls to help you all get to know us. Bring your appetite and build a personalized bowl of nachos as you navigate through our locations around the law school to collect different ingredients. Monday, September 29th at 3:15pm. Start in Stuart F320. ALL ARE WELCOME while supplies last!
1. Introducing Our 1L Representatives
2. Introducing Our Appointed Board Members
3. Mentor/Mentee Kick-off Social
4. 1L Progressive Nachos Study Break
Note: The APALSA announcements can also be found on our blog at http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com/
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1. Introducing Our 1L Representatives
A big thank you to those who ran for a 1L representative position last week. Below are your APALSA 1L representatives:
Section 1: Stephanie Yang
Section 2: Jennifer Yeung
Section 3: Daniel Ji
Congratulations!
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2. Introducing Our Appointed Board Members
In addition to the elected members of the APALSA executive board (president, VP external, VP internal, treasurer, secretary) APALSA has appointed board members chosen by the elected e-board. We are lucky to have the following appointed board members this year:
1l Representative Liaison: Asuka Kondo, 2L
Alumni Liaison: Frank Ahn, 2L
Community Service Chairperson: Peter Lee, 2L
International Students Liaison: Seung Choi, 2L
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3. Mentor/Mentee Kick-off Social
Mentors and mentees--meet, greet, and eat! For those of you who signed up for the APALSA mentor/mentee program, by now you should have received the name of your mentor or mentee. This event is for you to get to know your mentor or mentee as well as other members of APALSA.
Mentors should be getting in touch with their mentees in the coming week to introduce themselves and let them know if they will be attending our first event:
The APALSA Mentor-Mentee Kick-off Social
Friday, September 26th @ 5pm
at Cityside Bar and Grill in Cleveland Circle (FOOD will be provided!)
MAP:
http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=cityside+brighton,+ma&fb=1&cid=0,0,11465466103978482561&ll=42.338641,-71.150444&spn=0.006646,0.013819&z=16&iwloc=A
(Mentees -- if you don't hear from your mentor this week, let our 1L Liaison Asuka know. kondoa[at]bc.edu)
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4. 1L Progressive Nachos Study-break
1L Progressive Nachos Study-break! APALSA, BLSA, IALSA, JLSA, LALSA, Lambda, LSA, NALSA, SALSA and the Women's Law Center are sponsoring an event just for 1Ls to help you all get to know us. Bring your appetite and build a personalized bowl of nachos as you navigate through our locations around the law school to collect different ingredients. Monday, September 29th at 3:15pm. Start in Stuart F320. ALL ARE WELCOME while supplies last!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Below are the announcements for the week of September 15-19
Below are the announcements for the week of September 15-19:
1. APALSA First General Body Meeting
2. 1L Section Representatives Elections
3. LALSA General Body Meeting
4. Archery Lessons with NALSA
5. Save the Date: APALSA Mentor/Mentee Get-together
6. Asian American Law Journal Akiyu Hatano Student Writing Award
Note: The APALSA announcements can also be found on our blog: http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com/
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1. First General Body Meeting
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
East Wing 115B
Time: 12:45 PM
Vietnamese lunch from Lemongrass will be provided
Come join us for our first general body meeting of the year, and see what APALSA is all about. You will you have the opportunity to meet the APALSA executive board and learn about our upcoming events such as the mentor/mentee dinner. You get all this while enjoying a tasty and absolutely FREE lunch. If you know anyone who missed us at the student org fair, feel free to bring him or her along to sign up with us. All are welcome!
Lastly, you will be picking your 1L section representatives. If you are interested in running, see details below. Please come to support your fellow classmates and vote!
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2. 1L Section Representatives Elections (to be held at First General Body Meeting)
DEADLINE TO EXPRESS INTEREST IN RUNNING FOR 1L REP: 5:00PM; MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Elections for 1L Section Representatives. Each section elects 1 representative to serve for the academic year. 1L rep. is a great way to get close to the inner workings of APALSA. We're planning some really fun and new ideas for this year!
Duties: Section representatives attend APALSA e-board meetings, announce APALSA events to their section as well as encourage 1L attendance at APALSA events. Section representatives administer three events during the year with the help of the 1L liaison: Halloween candy bags, Lunar New Year celebration and the Year-end Banquet. Section representatives are the voice of the 1L class for APALSA, helping APALSA to recognize and address the needs of the class. Section representatives work closely with the 1L liaison and Vice President Internal. Total time commitment varies on the time of year -- but e-board meetings will be once every two weeks, and section reps should be present for APALSA events (occurring about 2 times a month).
Elections will take place during the first general body meeting. If you plan on running, please e-mail Christine Bang (bangc[at]bc.edu) expressing your interest by 5pm on Monday, 9/15. Plan a short speech expressing why you are running for section representative and why you make a good candidate. Members of you section will vote on who they would like to represent them this year.
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3. LALSA General Body Meeting
Thursday, September 18
Room TBA
Time: 1:00pm
- Come enjoy some delicious free food
- Get involved: We're having elections for several executive board positions, including (a) 1L section representatives, (b) community service co-chairs, and (c) secretary
- Sign-up for a mentor (or two): we have 2Ls and 3Ls eagerly awaiting the chance to impart wisdom to impressionable minds
- Learn about LALSA’s agenda for the semester and our plans to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
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4. Archery Lessons with NALSA!!!
Professional archery lessons @ Archery USA!!! FREE!
When: September 23rd @ 6pm
Limited spots available! Please RSVP to Amanda Gordon at gordonaj[at]bc.edu
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5. Save the Date: APALSA Mentor/Mentee Get-together
Friday, September 26, 2008
Location: TBD
Time: evening, specifics TBD
1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls—set aside time in your calendar for this popular event. 1Ls, get to know your APALSA mentors. 2Ls and 3Ls, get to know your mentees. As always, there will be free food and lots of fun and merriment.
To sign up to be a mentor or mentee, be sure to attend APALSA’s first general body meeting this Tuesday, September 16 at 12:45pm in room EW 115B. More details will be revealed in the coming weeks.
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6. Asian American Law Journal Akiyu Hatano Student Writing Award
The Asian American Law Journal (AALJ) at UC Berkeley School of Law sponsors the Akiyu Hatano Student Writing Award, an annual competition designed to encourage scholarship that addresses legal issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans. The author of the winning submission will receive $500 and will have his or her paper published in the 2009 issue of AALJ. Other submissions will also be considered for publication.
Submissions must be original, unpublished works exploring legal issues that impact the Asian Pacific American community. We welcome focused analyses of individual Asian Pacific American ethnic groups, as well as discussions of domestic or international issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans in general. Past papers have addressed Asian Pacific American political empowerment, the use of "cultural defenses" in criminal law, racial profiling, and Asian Pacific Americans and affirmative action. Submissions focusing on any legal issue affecting Asian Americans will be considered.
Submissions must meet the following criteria:
- Document must be sent as a Microsoft Word attachment to aalj.writingcompetition[at]gmail.com;
- Document must be at least twenty (20) typed pages, double-spaced in 12-point Times New Roman font, with one inch margins;
- Include a cover letter with the author's name, current address, current telephone number, and current e-mail address; and
- Include citations at the bottom of each page that conform to The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (18th Edition).
Entries will be judged on thoroughness of research, quality of legal analysis, clarity of expression, and timeliness of thesis. The decision of the judges will be final and AALJ reserves the right not to choose a winner in the event that no entries meet our publishing criteria. All submissions will be considered for publication and AALJ reserves the exclusive publication rights to all submissions.
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
E-mail each submission to Olivia Tran, Programs Editor, at aalj.writingcompetition[at]gmail.com.
Please direct any questions to Olivia Tran at aalj.writingcompetition[at]gmail.com.
1. APALSA First General Body Meeting
2. 1L Section Representatives Elections
3. LALSA General Body Meeting
4. Archery Lessons with NALSA
5. Save the Date: APALSA Mentor/Mentee Get-together
6. Asian American Law Journal Akiyu Hatano Student Writing Award
Note: The APALSA announcements can also be found on our blog: http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com/
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1. First General Body Meeting
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
East Wing 115B
Time: 12:45 PM
Vietnamese lunch from Lemongrass will be provided
Come join us for our first general body meeting of the year, and see what APALSA is all about. You will you have the opportunity to meet the APALSA executive board and learn about our upcoming events such as the mentor/mentee dinner. You get all this while enjoying a tasty and absolutely FREE lunch. If you know anyone who missed us at the student org fair, feel free to bring him or her along to sign up with us. All are welcome!
Lastly, you will be picking your 1L section representatives. If you are interested in running, see details below. Please come to support your fellow classmates and vote!
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2. 1L Section Representatives Elections (to be held at First General Body Meeting)
DEADLINE TO EXPRESS INTEREST IN RUNNING FOR 1L REP: 5:00PM; MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Elections for 1L Section Representatives. Each section elects 1 representative to serve for the academic year. 1L rep. is a great way to get close to the inner workings of APALSA. We're planning some really fun and new ideas for this year!
Duties: Section representatives attend APALSA e-board meetings, announce APALSA events to their section as well as encourage 1L attendance at APALSA events. Section representatives administer three events during the year with the help of the 1L liaison: Halloween candy bags, Lunar New Year celebration and the Year-end Banquet. Section representatives are the voice of the 1L class for APALSA, helping APALSA to recognize and address the needs of the class. Section representatives work closely with the 1L liaison and Vice President Internal. Total time commitment varies on the time of year -- but e-board meetings will be once every two weeks, and section reps should be present for APALSA events (occurring about 2 times a month).
Elections will take place during the first general body meeting. If you plan on running, please e-mail Christine Bang (bangc[at]bc.edu) expressing your interest by 5pm on Monday, 9/15. Plan a short speech expressing why you are running for section representative and why you make a good candidate. Members of you section will vote on who they would like to represent them this year.
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3. LALSA General Body Meeting
Thursday, September 18
Room TBA
Time: 1:00pm
- Come enjoy some delicious free food
- Get involved: We're having elections for several executive board positions, including (a) 1L section representatives, (b) community service co-chairs, and (c) secretary
- Sign-up for a mentor (or two): we have 2Ls and 3Ls eagerly awaiting the chance to impart wisdom to impressionable minds
- Learn about LALSA’s agenda for the semester and our plans to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
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4. Archery Lessons with NALSA!!!
Professional archery lessons @ Archery USA!!! FREE!
When: September 23rd @ 6pm
Limited spots available! Please RSVP to Amanda Gordon at gordonaj[at]bc.edu
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5. Save the Date: APALSA Mentor/Mentee Get-together
Friday, September 26, 2008
Location: TBD
Time: evening, specifics TBD
1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls—set aside time in your calendar for this popular event. 1Ls, get to know your APALSA mentors. 2Ls and 3Ls, get to know your mentees. As always, there will be free food and lots of fun and merriment.
To sign up to be a mentor or mentee, be sure to attend APALSA’s first general body meeting this Tuesday, September 16 at 12:45pm in room EW 115B. More details will be revealed in the coming weeks.
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6. Asian American Law Journal Akiyu Hatano Student Writing Award
The Asian American Law Journal (AALJ) at UC Berkeley School of Law sponsors the Akiyu Hatano Student Writing Award, an annual competition designed to encourage scholarship that addresses legal issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans. The author of the winning submission will receive $500 and will have his or her paper published in the 2009 issue of AALJ. Other submissions will also be considered for publication.
Submissions must be original, unpublished works exploring legal issues that impact the Asian Pacific American community. We welcome focused analyses of individual Asian Pacific American ethnic groups, as well as discussions of domestic or international issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans in general. Past papers have addressed Asian Pacific American political empowerment, the use of "cultural defenses" in criminal law, racial profiling, and Asian Pacific Americans and affirmative action. Submissions focusing on any legal issue affecting Asian Americans will be considered.
Submissions must meet the following criteria:
- Document must be sent as a Microsoft Word attachment to aalj.writingcompetition[at]gmail.com;
- Document must be at least twenty (20) typed pages, double-spaced in 12-point Times New Roman font, with one inch margins;
- Include a cover letter with the author's name, current address, current telephone number, and current e-mail address; and
- Include citations at the bottom of each page that conform to The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (18th Edition).
Entries will be judged on thoroughness of research, quality of legal analysis, clarity of expression, and timeliness of thesis. The decision of the judges will be final and AALJ reserves the right not to choose a winner in the event that no entries meet our publishing criteria. All submissions will be considered for publication and AALJ reserves the exclusive publication rights to all submissions.
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
E-mail each submission to Olivia Tran, Programs Editor, at aalj.writingcompetition[at]gmail.com.
Please direct any questions to Olivia Tran at aalj.writingcompetition[at]gmail.com.
Monday, September 08, 2008
Announcements for the Week of September 8-12
Below are the announcements for the week of September 8-12:
1. APALSA First General Body Meeting
2. 1L Section Representatives Elections
3. SALSA General Body Meeting
4. Brown Bag Lunch Conversations on Diversity
Note: The APALSA announcements can also be found on our blog: http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com/
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1. First General Body Meeting
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
East Wing 115B
Time: 12:45 PM
Lunch will be provided
Come join us for our first general body meeting of the year, and see what APALSA is all about. You will you have the opportunity to meet the APALSA executive board and learn about our upcoming events such as the mentor/mentee dinner. You get all this while enjoying a tasty and absolutely FREE lunch. If you know anyone who missed us at the student org fair, feel free to bring him or her along to sign up with us. Absolutely all are welcome!
Lastly, you will be picking your 1L section representatives. If you are interested in running see details below. Please come to support your fellow classmates and vote!
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2. 1L Section Representatives Elections (to be held at First General Body Meeting)
Elections for 1L Section Representatives. Each section elects 1 representative to serve for the academic year. 1L rep. is a great way to get close to the inner workings of APALSA. We're planning some really fun and new ideas for this year!
Duties: Section representatives attend APALSA e-board meetings, announce APALSA events to their section as well as encourage 1L attendance at APALSA events. Section representatives administer three events during the year with the help of the 1L liaison: Halloween candy bags, Lunar New Year celebration and the Year-end Banquet. Section representatives are the voice of the 1L class for APALSA, helping APALSA to recognize and address the needs of the class. Section representatives work closely with the 1L liaison and Vice President Internal. Total time commitment varies on the time of year -- but e-board meetings will be once every two weeks, and section reps should be present for APALSA events (occurring about 2 times a month).
Elections will take place during the first general body meeting. If you plan on running, please e-mail Christine Bang (bangc[at]bc.edu) expressing your interest by 5pm on Monday, 9/15. Plan a short speech expressing why you are running for section representative and why you make a good candidate. Members of you section will vote on who they would like to represent them this year.
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3. SALSA General Body Meeting
Friday, September 12, 2008
Location TBD @ 12:15 PM
The meeting is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet the board, new and returning SALSA members and
apply for the mentor program over a lovely (free) lunch from India Paradise.
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4. Brown bag Lunch Conversations on Diversity
The Diversity Committee's first event is upon us: Brown Bag Lunch Conversations on Diversity! Bring your lunch (we'll provide dessert), your ears and your voice to talk about three inter-connected topics on diversity at BCLS to kick off the year. The first two are THIS WEEK. Tuesday, 9/9 will address "the past" and Wednesday, 9/10 will address "the present." Both are at 12:45pm and in Stuart 403. This is a casual conversation - so please attend, even if you're just wondering what we're up to!
Questions/Comments: Co-chairs Christine Bang (bangc[at]bc.edu), Austin Evers (eversa[at]bc.edu), Paul Navarro (navarrpa[at]bc.edu)
1. APALSA First General Body Meeting
2. 1L Section Representatives Elections
3. SALSA General Body Meeting
4. Brown Bag Lunch Conversations on Diversity
Note: The APALSA announcements can also be found on our blog: http://bcapalsa.blogspot.com/
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1. First General Body Meeting
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
East Wing 115B
Time: 12:45 PM
Lunch will be provided
Come join us for our first general body meeting of the year, and see what APALSA is all about. You will you have the opportunity to meet the APALSA executive board and learn about our upcoming events such as the mentor/mentee dinner. You get all this while enjoying a tasty and absolutely FREE lunch. If you know anyone who missed us at the student org fair, feel free to bring him or her along to sign up with us. Absolutely all are welcome!
Lastly, you will be picking your 1L section representatives. If you are interested in running see details below. Please come to support your fellow classmates and vote!
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2. 1L Section Representatives Elections (to be held at First General Body Meeting)
Elections for 1L Section Representatives. Each section elects 1 representative to serve for the academic year. 1L rep. is a great way to get close to the inner workings of APALSA. We're planning some really fun and new ideas for this year!
Duties: Section representatives attend APALSA e-board meetings, announce APALSA events to their section as well as encourage 1L attendance at APALSA events. Section representatives administer three events during the year with the help of the 1L liaison: Halloween candy bags, Lunar New Year celebration and the Year-end Banquet. Section representatives are the voice of the 1L class for APALSA, helping APALSA to recognize and address the needs of the class. Section representatives work closely with the 1L liaison and Vice President Internal. Total time commitment varies on the time of year -- but e-board meetings will be once every two weeks, and section reps should be present for APALSA events (occurring about 2 times a month).
Elections will take place during the first general body meeting. If you plan on running, please e-mail Christine Bang (bangc[at]bc.edu) expressing your interest by 5pm on Monday, 9/15. Plan a short speech expressing why you are running for section representative and why you make a good candidate. Members of you section will vote on who they would like to represent them this year.
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3. SALSA General Body Meeting
Friday, September 12, 2008
Location TBD @ 12:15 PM
The meeting is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet the board, new and returning SALSA members and
apply for the mentor program over a lovely (free) lunch from India Paradise.
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4. Brown bag Lunch Conversations on Diversity
The Diversity Committee's first event is upon us: Brown Bag Lunch Conversations on Diversity! Bring your lunch (we'll provide dessert), your ears and your voice to talk about three inter-connected topics on diversity at BCLS to kick off the year. The first two are THIS WEEK. Tuesday, 9/9 will address "the past" and Wednesday, 9/10 will address "the present." Both are at 12:45pm and in Stuart 403. This is a casual conversation - so please attend, even if you're just wondering what we're up to!
Questions/Comments: Co-chairs Christine Bang (bangc[at]bc.edu), Austin Evers (eversa[at]bc.edu), Paul Navarro (navarrpa[at]bc.edu)
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Announcements for the Week of August 25-29, 2008
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 PM
2. APALSA Book Sale Times: Tuesday, August 26, 11:30 AM - 1 PM; 4 PM - 4:45 PM
3. BLG Panel Discussion for 2Ls and 3Ls: Evaluating Your Career Options - Sept. 9
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1. APALSA Book Sale Drop Off
If you would like to sell your books, please drop off your old textbooks, hornbooks, study guides, or commercial outlines to the APALSA office, Stuart F320 tomorrow Monday, August 25 from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
Please price your books, include your name and provide a way for us to contact you.
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2. APALSA Book Sale Times
APALSA Office - Stuart F320
Tuesday, August 26
11:30 AM - 1 PM and 4 PM - 4:45 PM
CASH ONLY
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3. BLG Panel Discussion for 2Ls and 3Ls: Evaluating Your Career Options
The program features practicing attorneys and legal recruiting staff, who will provide you with important information and practical advice on your career choices. Please come prepared with questions, as this is a fully interactive program. If interested in attending, please RSVP to Sonia Bryan at sbryan[at]sandw.com or 617-457-3653, no later than September 5, 2008. Please see attachment for more information.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Announcements for the week of March 24, 2008
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.
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TASTE OF DIVERSITY! -- Thursday, March 27, 2008
An Annual Tradition of Celebrating Our Differences...
Through our Stomachs.
When: THURSDAY, MARCH 27th @ 3pm
Where: SNACK BAR
Hosted by the LSA Diversity Committee, featuring your favorite BCLS Student Organizations.
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EDWARDS ANGELL PALMER & DODGE RECEPTION -- Thursday, April 3, 2008 (RSVP Deadline: March 28, 2008)
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge would like to invite students to a reception in their Boston office, located at 111 Huntington Avenue, on Thursday, April 3, 2008 from 5:30 - 7:30pm.
The evening will afford students an opportunity to meet and interact with some of the firm's leaders, including members of their hiring and diversity committees, and to hear a special presentation by Judge Reginald C. Lindsay of the U.S. Federal District Court in Boston. Please note judges are not permitted to discuss pending cases.
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge hopes and expects to provide students with in-depth knowledge of the firm's mission and values, and to encourage students to apply for summer associate positions at one of their seven offices expected to hire law students in 2009, in order to get to know them.
If interested in going to this event, please contact Charlene Kwan (kwancc[at]bc.edu) no later than March 28, 2008, so we can inform EAPD about our anticipated attendance.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: KHMER SPEAKERS NEEDED FOR JUVENILE RIGHTS ADVOCACY PROJECT
Wanted: Khmer Speakers
A BC 2L is working with several Cambodian-American families for the Juvenile Rights Advocacy Project, and is looking for assistance speaking with a few clients. Please e-mail Jane Qin at qinja[at]bc.edu if you can help translate.
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WANT TO HELP WELCOME ADMITTED STUDENTS?
Admissions season is in full bloom. If you would like to help call and/or e-mail accepted students who identify as Asian Pacific American to answer their questions, welcome them to the community, and talk to them about APALSA, please e-mail Jane Qin at qinja[at]bc.edu with your NAME, YEAR, E-MAIL, ALMA MATER, and HOMETOWN. You probably remember getting a similar call back when you were making your decision on where to attend law school, so it's time to pay it forward.
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MILBANK 2008 DIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Milbank is again accepting applications for their Diversity Scholars Program. Applications must be postmarked by September 1, 2008.
The program awards at least two students annually with a salaried summer associate position and a $50,000 scholarship. ($15,000 will be distributed during the students' third year of law school, and a payment of the additional $35,000 will be awarded contingent upon receipt and acceptance of an offer of permanent employment.)
Attached are copies of the Scholars Program fact sheet and application. For more information about Milbank's diversity initiatives, please visit their web site at: http://www.milbank.com/en/Diversity/
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ASIAN INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING PROJECT (three spots reserved for BCLS students) -- (Deadline: April 7, 2008)
Have you ever dreamed of climbing the Great Wall of China? How about consulting to a Chinese firm in Beijing? Prof. Greg Stoller is in the process of planning the 2008 International Consulting Project, a 3-credit course that involves consulting work during the fall semester on campus, with a trip to Beijing in January/2009 to deliver the team's recommendation personally to the client, at their offices. This is the 6th year in a row that this program has been offered. Attached please find a course description and power point slides from the info session. We are looking for 18 outstanding students (3 from BCLS) to be part of this class working in three separate teams. If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to gregory.stoller.1[at]bc.edu by no later than April 7, 2008. Language fluency is *not* a prerequisite for this course. We are starting the planning process now, as we hope to choose the projects, in part, based around the students' academic and professiona!
l backgrounds. Of course, if you have any questions beforehand, please let Professor Stoller know via email or telephone (617.233.5666).
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PLEASE NOTE: The bulletin board outside the APALSA office is being updated on a semi-regular basis with job postings, applications for fellowships, Asian-American interest materials and other information (like the postings listed below). Feel free to stop by and check it out!
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BAY AREA LEGAL DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IN APALSA OFFICE
Lawrence Ma, a BC Law alum from the Class of 2001, who is based in San Francisco, has sent us copies of the 2008 Directory of Bay Area Law Firms and the 2007-2008 BASF (Bar Association of San Francisco) Directory. These could be valuable resources for those interested in seeking employment in the Bay Area for the summer.
If you would like to arrange a time to access these resources, please email Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
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TASTE OF DIVERSITY! -- Thursday, March 27, 2008
An Annual Tradition of Celebrating Our Differences...
Through our Stomachs.
When: THURSDAY, MARCH 27th @ 3pm
Where: SNACK BAR
Hosted by the LSA Diversity Committee, featuring your favorite BCLS Student Organizations.
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EDWARDS ANGELL PALMER & DODGE RECEPTION -- Thursday, April 3, 2008 (RSVP Deadline: March 28, 2008)
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge would like to invite students to a reception in their Boston office, located at 111 Huntington Avenue, on Thursday, April 3, 2008 from 5:30 - 7:30pm.
The evening will afford students an opportunity to meet and interact with some of the firm's leaders, including members of their hiring and diversity committees, and to hear a special presentation by Judge Reginald C. Lindsay of the U.S. Federal District Court in Boston. Please note judges are not permitted to discuss pending cases.
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge hopes and expects to provide students with in-depth knowledge of the firm's mission and values, and to encourage students to apply for summer associate positions at one of their seven offices expected to hire law students in 2009, in order to get to know them.
If interested in going to this event, please contact Charlene Kwan (kwancc[at]bc.edu) no later than March 28, 2008, so we can inform EAPD about our anticipated attendance.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: KHMER SPEAKERS NEEDED FOR JUVENILE RIGHTS ADVOCACY PROJECT
Wanted: Khmer Speakers
A BC 2L is working with several Cambodian-American families for the Juvenile Rights Advocacy Project, and is looking for assistance speaking with a few clients. Please e-mail Jane Qin at qinja[at]bc.edu if you can help translate.
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WANT TO HELP WELCOME ADMITTED STUDENTS?
Admissions season is in full bloom. If you would like to help call and/or e-mail accepted students who identify as Asian Pacific American to answer their questions, welcome them to the community, and talk to them about APALSA, please e-mail Jane Qin at qinja[at]bc.edu with your NAME, YEAR, E-MAIL, ALMA MATER, and HOMETOWN. You probably remember getting a similar call back when you were making your decision on where to attend law school, so it's time to pay it forward.
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MILBANK 2008 DIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Milbank is again accepting applications for their Diversity Scholars Program. Applications must be postmarked by September 1, 2008.
The program awards at least two students annually with a salaried summer associate position and a $50,000 scholarship. ($15,000 will be distributed during the students' third year of law school, and a payment of the additional $35,000 will be awarded contingent upon receipt and acceptance of an offer of permanent employment.)
Attached are copies of the Scholars Program fact sheet and application. For more information about Milbank's diversity initiatives, please visit their web site at: http://www.milbank.com/en/Diversity/
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ASIAN INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING PROJECT (three spots reserved for BCLS students) -- (Deadline: April 7, 2008)
Have you ever dreamed of climbing the Great Wall of China? How about consulting to a Chinese firm in Beijing? Prof. Greg Stoller is in the process of planning the 2008 International Consulting Project, a 3-credit course that involves consulting work during the fall semester on campus, with a trip to Beijing in January/2009 to deliver the team's recommendation personally to the client, at their offices. This is the 6th year in a row that this program has been offered. Attached please find a course description and power point slides from the info session. We are looking for 18 outstanding students (3 from BCLS) to be part of this class working in three separate teams. If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to gregory.stoller.1[at]bc.edu by no later than April 7, 2008. Language fluency is *not* a prerequisite for this course. We are starting the planning process now, as we hope to choose the projects, in part, based around the students' academic and professiona!
l backgrounds. Of course, if you have any questions beforehand, please let Professor Stoller know via email or telephone (617.233.5666).
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PLEASE NOTE: The bulletin board outside the APALSA office is being updated on a semi-regular basis with job postings, applications for fellowships, Asian-American interest materials and other information (like the postings listed below). Feel free to stop by and check it out!
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BAY AREA LEGAL DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IN APALSA OFFICE
Lawrence Ma, a BC Law alum from the Class of 2001, who is based in San Francisco, has sent us copies of the 2008 Directory of Bay Area Law Firms and the 2007-2008 BASF (Bar Association of San Francisco) Directory. These could be valuable resources for those interested in seeking employment in the Bay Area for the summer.
If you would like to arrange a time to access these resources, please email Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Announcements for the week of March 10, 2008
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.
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APALSA DIVERSITY MONTH PROGRAMMING: DOCUMENTARY NIGHT! -- Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Diversity Month Programming: APALSA Documentary Night!
Where: Stuart 409
When: Wednesday 3/12/08, from 5pm - 6:30pm
We will be screening the amazing documentary "Sentenced Home," which follows three Cambodian American men as they confront detention and deportation for minor mistakes they made as teenagers, in a system that offers no second chances. The film sheds light on the devastating impact of harsh immigration laws, and puts a human face on controversial immigration policy. The film is a must-see for those who are interested in immigration policy and its intersection with Asian Pacific Islander communities.
We will be serving CHINESE FOOD!
For more information about the film, go to http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/sentencedhome/film.html.
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FURTHER DIVERSITY MONTH PROGRAMMING!
Watch this space for more information on upcoming Diversity Month events, including APALSA Game Night, and a town meeting discussing diversity issues.
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HELP NEEDED WITH APALSA WEBSITE!
Looking for another way to avoid reading Constitutional Law? Are you a wayward computer science major that somehow found your way to law school? Simply enjoy working on websites for fun? This announcement is for you!
APALSA desperately needs help updating its official website. This is a great opportunity to get involved and add something to your resume, while helping shape APALSA's presence on the internet. If interested, please contact Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
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MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY PANEL DISCUSSION -- Second Event, Wednesday, March 12, 2008 (RSVP Deadline March 11, 2008)
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 2008 McDermott Will & Emery Discussion Series exploring a 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
* 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 at 6:00 p.m. and last approximately one hour.
Scheduled Panelists/Dates (March 2008):
* March 5 - Sarah Columbia - Exploring Brave New Worlds: IP Litigation in the 21st Century. McDermott Intellectual Property partner specializing in intellectual property litigation, strategy and positioning.
* March 12 - Mark Pearlstein - The Wide World of Crime: Both Sides of the Criminal Bar. Former Asst. U.S. Attorney, McDermott Trial partner specializing in white collar criminal matters.
* March 19 - Greg Lawrence - It's a Green World After All: Global Renewable Energy, Emissions and New Products. McDermott Regulatory & Gov't Affairs partner specializing in energy-related transactions.
R.S.V.P: To Joanne Abrams (jabrams[at]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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BAY AREA LEGAL DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IN APALSA OFFICE
Lawrence Ma, a BC Law alum from the Class of 2001, who is based in San Francisco, has sent us copies of the 2008 Directory of Bay Area Law Firms and the 2007-2008 BASF (Bar Association of San Francisco) Directory. These could be valuable resources for those interested in seeking employment in the Bay Area for the summer.
If you would like to arrange a time to access these resources, please email Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
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PLEASE NOTE: The bulletin board outside the APALSA office is being updated on a semi-regular basis with job postings, applications for fellowships, Asian-American interest materials and other information. Feel free to stop by and check it out!
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APALSA DIVERSITY MONTH PROGRAMMING: DOCUMENTARY NIGHT! -- Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Diversity Month Programming: APALSA Documentary Night!
Where: Stuart 409
When: Wednesday 3/12/08, from 5pm - 6:30pm
We will be screening the amazing documentary "Sentenced Home," which follows three Cambodian American men as they confront detention and deportation for minor mistakes they made as teenagers, in a system that offers no second chances. The film sheds light on the devastating impact of harsh immigration laws, and puts a human face on controversial immigration policy. The film is a must-see for those who are interested in immigration policy and its intersection with Asian Pacific Islander communities.
We will be serving CHINESE FOOD!
For more information about the film, go to http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/sentencedhome/film.html.
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FURTHER DIVERSITY MONTH PROGRAMMING!
Watch this space for more information on upcoming Diversity Month events, including APALSA Game Night, and a town meeting discussing diversity issues.
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HELP NEEDED WITH APALSA WEBSITE!
Looking for another way to avoid reading Constitutional Law? Are you a wayward computer science major that somehow found your way to law school? Simply enjoy working on websites for fun? This announcement is for you!
APALSA desperately needs help updating its official website. This is a great opportunity to get involved and add something to your resume, while helping shape APALSA's presence on the internet. If interested, please contact Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
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MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY PANEL DISCUSSION -- Second Event, Wednesday, March 12, 2008 (RSVP Deadline March 11, 2008)
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 2008 McDermott Will & Emery Discussion Series exploring a 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
* 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 at 6:00 p.m. and last approximately one hour.
Scheduled Panelists/Dates (March 2008):
* March 5 - Sarah Columbia - Exploring Brave New Worlds: IP Litigation in the 21st Century. McDermott Intellectual Property partner specializing in intellectual property litigation, strategy and positioning.
* March 12 - Mark Pearlstein - The Wide World of Crime: Both Sides of the Criminal Bar. Former Asst. U.S. Attorney, McDermott Trial partner specializing in white collar criminal matters.
* March 19 - Greg Lawrence - It's a Green World After All: Global Renewable Energy, Emissions and New Products. McDermott Regulatory & Gov't Affairs partner specializing in energy-related transactions.
R.S.V.P: To Joanne Abrams (jabrams[at]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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BAY AREA LEGAL DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IN APALSA OFFICE
Lawrence Ma, a BC Law alum from the Class of 2001, who is based in San Francisco, has sent us copies of the 2008 Directory of Bay Area Law Firms and the 2007-2008 BASF (Bar Association of San Francisco) Directory. These could be valuable resources for those interested in seeking employment in the Bay Area for the summer.
If you would like to arrange a time to access these resources, please email Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
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PLEASE NOTE: The bulletin board outside the APALSA office is being updated on a semi-regular basis with job postings, applications for fellowships, Asian-American interest materials and other information. Feel free to stop by and check it out!
Monday, March 03, 2008
Announcements for the week of March 3, 2008
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.
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APALSA GENERAL BODY MEETING -- Thursday, March 6, 2008
Still 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 the semester, where we will have a panel discussion on:
Finding A 1L Summer Job -- Spring Semester Edition
When: Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 12:30pm
Where: EW120
There will be FREE LUNCH served, and plenty of 2Ls and 3Ls available to answer your questions on their 1L summer job searches, second semester grades, or anything else that may be on your mind, so please join us!
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LALSA DINNER & DOCUMENTARY NIGHT -- Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Please join us this Wednesday, March 5, at 5:45pm in EW 120 for dinner and a special screening of Immigrant Reflections (A documentary chronicling three immigrant BC campus service workers and their experiences living in the U.S.)
The documentary was presented at the Boston Latino International Film Festival last fall. Susan Legere, a doctoral student in sociology at BC and the filmmaker, will present the film. Vicky Miranda, one of those chronicled and one of our own Stuart Dining Hall employees, will also be present.
We hope that you can join us and enjoy free Brazilian food from Cafe Bello, a great film, and enlightening discussion! All are welcome!
For more information about the film:
http://media.www.bcheights.com/media/storage/paper144/news/2007/10/29/Features/Documentary.Gives.A.Face.To.Immigration-3062191.shtml
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/rvp/pubaf/07/DocFilm.pdf
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MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY PANEL DISCUSSION -- First Event, Wednesday, March 5, 2008 (RSVP Deadline March 4, 2008)
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 2008 McDermott Will & Emery Discussion Series exploring a 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
* 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 at 6:00 p.m. and last approximately one hour.
Scheduled Panelists/Dates (March 2008):
* March 5 - Sarah Columbia - Exploring Brave New Worlds: IP Litigation in the 21st Century. McDermott Intellectual Property partner specializing in intellectual property litigation, strategy and positioning.
* March 12 - Mark Pearlstein - The Wide World of Crime: Both Sides of the Criminal Bar. Former Asst. U.S. Attorney, McDermott Trial partner specializing in white collar criminal matters.
* March 19 - Greg Lawrence - It's a Green World After All: Global Renewable Energy, Emissions and New Products. McDermott Regulatory & Gov't Affairs partner specializing in energy-related transactions.
R.S.V.P: To Joanne Abrams (jabrams[at]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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SOUTH ASIAN BAR ASSOCIATION OF GREATER BOSTON EVENT -- Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston Reception
Date: March 4, 2008
Time: 6pm
Location: McCarter & English, LLP, 265 Franklin Street, Boston
Reception honoring the newly appointed commissioner of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination - Sunila Thomas-George, and Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Department of Revenue - Navjeet K. Bal.
Please see the attached invite for details.
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MINTZ LEVIN INTERVIEW WORKSHOP -- Wednesday, March 5, 2008
We would like to invite you, as a first-year law student of color, to participate in our Annual Mintz Levin Interview Workshop. This Workshop will provide you with the opportunity to visit our offices and learn about the recruiting and interviewing process from our expert panelists. The panel presentation will take place at our office, followed by a cocktail reception to mingle with our colleagues and your fellow law students over refreshments.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008
PANEL PRESENTATION—4:00PM (Reception to Follow)
Mintz Levin Conference Center
One Financial Center
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
617-542-6000
To sign up to participate in this Workshop, please contact Sarah Ahmed at sahmed[at]mintz.com. Please send Sarah a copy of your resume and please reference the Interview Workshop in the e-mail subject line.
We look forward to your participation in this Workshop. If you have any questions about the Workshop or about Mintz Levin, please do not hesitate to contact Kerry Oliver via e-mail at koliver[at]mintz.com for further information. We hope you can join us.
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. is a multidisciplinary firm with offices in Boston, Washington D.C., San Diego, Palo Alto, New York, Stamford, Los Angeles and London.
We are committed to increasing diversity throughout our firm and providing a supportive and comfortable work environment for the diverse attorneys and staff who join us.
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BOSTON LAWYERS GROUP MOCK INTERVIEW PROGRAM (Application Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2008)
The Boston Lawyers Group would like to invite you to participate in its annual Mock Interview Program (see below for details). Volunteer attorneys and legal recruiters from top law firms will help you prepare for legal interviews, by offering tips on how to impress employers, avoid common pitfalls and successfully secure employment.
You will have 2 twenty-minute interviews, followed by feedback regarding your resume, presentation, and interview skills. These are low-pressure practice interviews. They are not recruitment interviews.
Please note that space is limited to the first 50 students, so you are advised to register as soon as possible. To register, go to www.thebostonlawyersgroup.com, click on Events for the link to the Mock Interview Program.
You are required to email a copy of your resume to Brittany Morrison, at bmorrison[at]sandw.com, no later than March 7, 2008. A copy of your resume is required prior to March 25th, so that the interviewers will have the opportunity to review your resume in preparation for the interview.
The Boston Lawyers Group Mentor Program
* Where: Bingham McCutchen LLP, 150 Federal St, Boston, MA
* When: March 25, 2008, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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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 information to admitted APA-identified students to help them decide whether (or not) to attend BC Law.
The admissions committee works with the school's admissions office to get the names of admitted students who self-identify as being APA, and contacts those students to give them information on Boston College Law School. This opportunity allows APALSA to establish early contact with potential 1Ls, and gives incoming students an important resource in deciding which school they will ultimately attend.
The end-of-the-year banquet is one of the most important events of the year, and last year's event was a success, with dozens of students, several professors, and a special guest speaker in attendance. Help us make this year's event another one to remember!
These are excellent opportunities for those who may be interested in taking on a larger role in APALSA next year. For those interested in helping out on either of these committees, please contact Yunnie Ahn at yunnie.y.ahn[at]gmail.com.
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BAY AREA LEGAL DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IN APALSA OFFICE
Lawrence Ma, a BC Law alum from the Class of 2001, who is based in San Francisco, has sent us copies of the 2008 Directory of Bay Area Law Firms and the 2007-2008 BASF (Bar Association of San Francisco) Directory. These could be valuable resources for those interested in seeking employment in the Bay Area for the summer.
If you would like to arrange a time to access these resources, please email Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
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PLEASE NOTE: The bulletin board outside the APALSA office is being updated on a semi-regular basis with job postings, applications for fellowships, Asian-American interest materials and other information (like the postings listed below). Feel free to stop by and check it out!
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LEGAL ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE CENTER (LARC) -- EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) OUTREACH PROJECT
The Legal Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC), a free legal hotline located in Boston, is looking for volunteers for their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Outreach Project.
The EITC is a special tax benefit that helps to reduce or eliminate the taxes for low income workers. It can be worth over 4,500 dollars based on income and number of dependent children. LARC talks with over 15,000 clients on their hotline each year. Starting in January, they call back all the clients that may be eligible to tell them about the EITC and direct them towards tax preparation centers that can help them file. EITC can be a very effective anti-poverty tool and LARC is working to make it more accessible to the people who can benefit from it the most. LARC is hoping to get volunteers to come in and call their clients back regarding the EITC on Tuesday evenings, when they are open until 8pm. LARC will also be providing pizza to all their volunteers each week.
This could be a great opportunity for students to get experience working with clients in a legal services setting. Any questions can be directed to Heather Van Orman at hvanorman[at]gbls.org.
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FORDHAM-SKKU SUMMER LAW INSTITUTE PROGRAM
Fordham University School of Law and Sungkyunkwan University College of Law are pleased to co-sponsor the third annual Summer Law Institute, a three week academic program in international and comparative law in Seoul, Korea from June 10-27, 2008. The 2007 Summer Institute was attended by 97 law students and practitioners, with students coming from 35 U.S. and Canadian law schools including Boston College, Cornell, Fordham, Hastings, USC, University of Texas, and Villanova. Five countries were represented in the student body, including two students from Beijing University in China.
Students may enroll in three credit hours by taking one of the following courses: International Human Rights Law, International Commercial Arbitration, and International Business Transactions. These courses will be taught in English by distinguished tenured or tenure-track faculty from Fordham and the University of Washington Law Schools. The program will also offer optional Korean language lessons for those students interested in learning some basic Korean. Students will be able to enroll in three credit hours during the program, and the courses are approved by the ABA for credit toward the J.D. degree.
Following the program, students who would like to stay on for internships at Korea's largest multi-national companies, the Korean supreme and constitutional courts, human rights organizations, as well as some summer associate positions at leading Korean law firms, will have the opportunity to do so under the auspices of the Institute's non-credit internship program.
Program students will also tour the Korean National Court, the Supreme Court, the National Prosecutor's Office and the Foreign Ministry, and attend an extensive selection of extra-curricular tours and social events that enable students to experience Korean cultural life.
To find out more about this extraordinary program, please visit our website at: http://law.fordham.edu/korea/ or contact the Program Coordinator, Leighanne Yuh, at lyuh[at]law.fordham.edu.
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APALSA GENERAL BODY MEETING -- Thursday, March 6, 2008
Still 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 the semester, where we will have a panel discussion on:
Finding A 1L Summer Job -- Spring Semester Edition
When: Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 12:30pm
Where: EW120
There will be FREE LUNCH served, and plenty of 2Ls and 3Ls available to answer your questions on their 1L summer job searches, second semester grades, or anything else that may be on your mind, so please join us!
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LALSA DINNER & DOCUMENTARY NIGHT -- Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Please join us this Wednesday, March 5, at 5:45pm in EW 120 for dinner and a special screening of Immigrant Reflections (A documentary chronicling three immigrant BC campus service workers and their experiences living in the U.S.)
The documentary was presented at the Boston Latino International Film Festival last fall. Susan Legere, a doctoral student in sociology at BC and the filmmaker, will present the film. Vicky Miranda, one of those chronicled and one of our own Stuart Dining Hall employees, will also be present.
We hope that you can join us and enjoy free Brazilian food from Cafe Bello, a great film, and enlightening discussion! All are welcome!
For more information about the film:
http://media.www.bcheights.com/media/storage/paper144/news/2007/10/29/Features/Documentary.Gives.A.Face.To.Immigration-3062191.shtml
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/rvp/pubaf/07/DocFilm.pdf
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MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY PANEL DISCUSSION -- First Event, Wednesday, March 5, 2008 (RSVP Deadline March 4, 2008)
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 2008 McDermott Will & Emery Discussion Series exploring a 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
* 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 at 6:00 p.m. and last approximately one hour.
Scheduled Panelists/Dates (March 2008):
* March 5 - Sarah Columbia - Exploring Brave New Worlds: IP Litigation in the 21st Century. McDermott Intellectual Property partner specializing in intellectual property litigation, strategy and positioning.
* March 12 - Mark Pearlstein - The Wide World of Crime: Both Sides of the Criminal Bar. Former Asst. U.S. Attorney, McDermott Trial partner specializing in white collar criminal matters.
* March 19 - Greg Lawrence - It's a Green World After All: Global Renewable Energy, Emissions and New Products. McDermott Regulatory & Gov't Affairs partner specializing in energy-related transactions.
R.S.V.P: To Joanne Abrams (jabrams[at]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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SOUTH ASIAN BAR ASSOCIATION OF GREATER BOSTON EVENT -- Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston Reception
Date: March 4, 2008
Time: 6pm
Location: McCarter & English, LLP, 265 Franklin Street, Boston
Reception honoring the newly appointed commissioner of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination - Sunila Thomas-George, and Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Department of Revenue - Navjeet K. Bal.
Please see the attached invite for details.
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MINTZ LEVIN INTERVIEW WORKSHOP -- Wednesday, March 5, 2008
We would like to invite you, as a first-year law student of color, to participate in our Annual Mintz Levin Interview Workshop. This Workshop will provide you with the opportunity to visit our offices and learn about the recruiting and interviewing process from our expert panelists. The panel presentation will take place at our office, followed by a cocktail reception to mingle with our colleagues and your fellow law students over refreshments.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008
PANEL PRESENTATION—4:00PM (Reception to Follow)
Mintz Levin Conference Center
One Financial Center
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
617-542-6000
To sign up to participate in this Workshop, please contact Sarah Ahmed at sahmed[at]mintz.com. Please send Sarah a copy of your resume and please reference the Interview Workshop in the e-mail subject line.
We look forward to your participation in this Workshop. If you have any questions about the Workshop or about Mintz Levin, please do not hesitate to contact Kerry Oliver via e-mail at koliver[at]mintz.com for further information. We hope you can join us.
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. is a multidisciplinary firm with offices in Boston, Washington D.C., San Diego, Palo Alto, New York, Stamford, Los Angeles and London.
We are committed to increasing diversity throughout our firm and providing a supportive and comfortable work environment for the diverse attorneys and staff who join us.
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BOSTON LAWYERS GROUP MOCK INTERVIEW PROGRAM (Application Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2008)
The Boston Lawyers Group would like to invite you to participate in its annual Mock Interview Program (see below for details). Volunteer attorneys and legal recruiters from top law firms will help you prepare for legal interviews, by offering tips on how to impress employers, avoid common pitfalls and successfully secure employment.
You will have 2 twenty-minute interviews, followed by feedback regarding your resume, presentation, and interview skills. These are low-pressure practice interviews. They are not recruitment interviews.
Please note that space is limited to the first 50 students, so you are advised to register as soon as possible. To register, go to www.thebostonlawyersgroup.com, click on Events for the link to the Mock Interview Program.
You are required to email a copy of your resume to Brittany Morrison, at bmorrison[at]sandw.com, no later than March 7, 2008. A copy of your resume is required prior to March 25th, so that the interviewers will have the opportunity to review your resume in preparation for the interview.
The Boston Lawyers Group Mentor Program
* Where: Bingham McCutchen LLP, 150 Federal St, Boston, MA
* When: March 25, 2008, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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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 information to admitted APA-identified students to help them decide whether (or not) to attend BC Law.
The admissions committee works with the school's admissions office to get the names of admitted students who self-identify as being APA, and contacts those students to give them information on Boston College Law School. This opportunity allows APALSA to establish early contact with potential 1Ls, and gives incoming students an important resource in deciding which school they will ultimately attend.
The end-of-the-year banquet is one of the most important events of the year, and last year's event was a success, with dozens of students, several professors, and a special guest speaker in attendance. Help us make this year's event another one to remember!
These are excellent opportunities for those who may be interested in taking on a larger role in APALSA next year. For those interested in helping out on either of these committees, please contact Yunnie Ahn at yunnie.y.ahn[at]gmail.com.
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BAY AREA LEGAL DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IN APALSA OFFICE
Lawrence Ma, a BC Law alum from the Class of 2001, who is based in San Francisco, has sent us copies of the 2008 Directory of Bay Area Law Firms and the 2007-2008 BASF (Bar Association of San Francisco) Directory. These could be valuable resources for those interested in seeking employment in the Bay Area for the summer.
If you would like to arrange a time to access these resources, please email Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
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PLEASE NOTE: The bulletin board outside the APALSA office is being updated on a semi-regular basis with job postings, applications for fellowships, Asian-American interest materials and other information (like the postings listed below). Feel free to stop by and check it out!
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LEGAL ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE CENTER (LARC) -- EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) OUTREACH PROJECT
The Legal Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC), a free legal hotline located in Boston, is looking for volunteers for their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Outreach Project.
The EITC is a special tax benefit that helps to reduce or eliminate the taxes for low income workers. It can be worth over 4,500 dollars based on income and number of dependent children. LARC talks with over 15,000 clients on their hotline each year. Starting in January, they call back all the clients that may be eligible to tell them about the EITC and direct them towards tax preparation centers that can help them file. EITC can be a very effective anti-poverty tool and LARC is working to make it more accessible to the people who can benefit from it the most. LARC is hoping to get volunteers to come in and call their clients back regarding the EITC on Tuesday evenings, when they are open until 8pm. LARC will also be providing pizza to all their volunteers each week.
This could be a great opportunity for students to get experience working with clients in a legal services setting. Any questions can be directed to Heather Van Orman at hvanorman[at]gbls.org.
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FORDHAM-SKKU SUMMER LAW INSTITUTE PROGRAM
Fordham University School of Law and Sungkyunkwan University College of Law are pleased to co-sponsor the third annual Summer Law Institute, a three week academic program in international and comparative law in Seoul, Korea from June 10-27, 2008. The 2007 Summer Institute was attended by 97 law students and practitioners, with students coming from 35 U.S. and Canadian law schools including Boston College, Cornell, Fordham, Hastings, USC, University of Texas, and Villanova. Five countries were represented in the student body, including two students from Beijing University in China.
Students may enroll in three credit hours by taking one of the following courses: International Human Rights Law, International Commercial Arbitration, and International Business Transactions. These courses will be taught in English by distinguished tenured or tenure-track faculty from Fordham and the University of Washington Law Schools. The program will also offer optional Korean language lessons for those students interested in learning some basic Korean. Students will be able to enroll in three credit hours during the program, and the courses are approved by the ABA for credit toward the J.D. degree.
Following the program, students who would like to stay on for internships at Korea's largest multi-national companies, the Korean supreme and constitutional courts, human rights organizations, as well as some summer associate positions at leading Korean law firms, will have the opportunity to do so under the auspices of the Institute's non-credit internship program.
Program students will also tour the Korean National Court, the Supreme Court, the National Prosecutor's Office and the Foreign Ministry, and attend an extensive selection of extra-curricular tours and social events that enable students to experience Korean cultural life.
To find out more about this extraordinary program, please visit our website at: http://law.fordham.edu/korea/ or contact the Program Coordinator, Leighanne Yuh, at lyuh[at]law.fordham.edu.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Announcements for the week of February 25, 2008
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.
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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, March 6th, and are in the process of planning both a movie and a Game Night! More information on these (and other events) to come.
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UPDATE: CHINESE (MANDARIN) LANGUAGE TABLE! -- Thursday, February 28, 2008
There will be a Chinese table on Thursday from 1-2 in the cafeteria or the yellow room, depending on where there is room. It was really exciting that so many people were able to make it to the last one, so We're really hoping that all of you can make it again this week.
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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 information to admitted APA-identified students to help them decide whether (or not) to attend BC Law.
The admissions committee works with the school's admissions office to get the names of admitted students who self-identify as being APA, and contacts those students to give them information on Boston College Law School. This opportunity allows APALSA to establish early contact with potential 1Ls, and gives incoming students an important resource in deciding which school they will ultimately attend.
The end-of-the-year banquet is one of the most important events of the year, and last year's event was a success, with dozens of students, several professors, and a special guest speaker in attendance. Help us make this year's event another one to remember!
These are excellent opportunities for those who may be interested in taking on a larger role in APALSA next year. For those interested in helping out on either of these committees, please contact Yunnie Ahn at yunnie.y.ahn[at]gmail.com.
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BOSTON LAWYERS GROUP 2008 MENTOR PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR (Deadline: March 3, 2008)
The Boston Lawyers Group (BLG) is pleased to announce the 2008 Mentor Program for students of color, who attend Boston area law schools. The Program offers first and second year law students an exciting opportunity to be mentored by a practicing attorney from a BLG participating member organization. The Program is limited to a total of 100 first and second year law students of color, who attend the following law schools; Boston College Law School, Boston University School of Law, Harvard Law School, Massachusetts School of Law, New England School of Law, Northeastern University School of Law, Suffolk University Law School and Western New England College School of Law. BLG will consider applications for the 100 available slots on a first come, first served basis.
The Mentor Program Guidelines and Application are attached. Students are advised to complete the Mentee/Student application and forward it to the BLG in advance of the March 3, 2008 deadline. Students can e-mail the completed application to Sonia Bryan at sbryan[at]sandw.com, or register online at www.thebostonlawyersgroup.com.
Students will receive a formal invitation to the Kick-Off Event, along with confirmation of their acceptance into the program by Friday, March 14, 2008. In the meantime, they should mark their calendar - The Mentor Program Kick-Off Event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Goodwin Procter LLP, 53 State Street, Boston.
Students will meet their mentor during the Kick-Off Event. They are required to attend the Event in order to participate in the Mentor Program.
If anyone has any questions, please feel free contact Sonia Bryan at (617) 457-3653. It is recommended that applicants consult with 2L and 3L students who have participated in this program, as those individuals can share their mentoring experiences.
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FOLEY HOAG 1L RESUME WORKSHOP -- Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
Foley Hoag invites first-year law students to a Resume Workshop on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to get personalized advice on your resume from members of the firm’s Hiring Committee in preparation for The Boston Lawyers Group Mock Interview Program and the fall hiring season.
R.S.V.P. by submitting your resume to hiring[at]foleyhoag.com by February 22, 2008. See www.foleyhoag.com for directions, and also see the attached flier for more information.
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BAY AREA LEGAL DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IN APALSA OFFICE
Lawrence Ma, a BC Law alum from the Class of 2001, who is based in San Francisco, has sent us copies of the 2008 Directory of Bay Area Law Firms and the 2007-2008 BASF (Bar Association of San Francisco) Directory. These could be valuable resources for those interested in seeking employment in the Bay Area for the summer.
If you would like to arrange a time to access these resources, please email Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
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PLEASE NOTE: The bulletin board outside the APALSA office is being updated on a semi-regular basis with job postings, applications for fellowships, Asian-American interest materials and other information (like the postings listed below). Feel free to stop by and check it out!
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LEGAL ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE CENTER (LARC) -- EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) OUTREACH PROJECT
The Legal Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC), a free legal hotline located in Boston, is looking for volunteers for their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Outreach Project.
The EITC is a special tax benefit that helps to reduce or eliminate the taxes for low income workers. It can be worth over 4,500 dollars based on income and number of dependent children. LARC talks with over 15,000 clients on their hotline each year. Starting in January, they call back all the clients that may be eligible to tell them about the EITC and direct them towards tax preparation centers that can help them file. EITC can be a very effective anti-poverty tool and LARC is working to make it more accessible to the people who can benefit from it the most. LARC is hoping to get volunteers to come in and call their clients back regarding the EITC on Tuesday evenings, when they are open until 8pm. LARC will also be providing pizza to all their volunteers each week.
This could be a great opportunity for students to get experience working with clients in a legal services setting. Any questions can be directed to Heather Van Orman at hvanorman[at]gbls.org.
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FORDHAM-SKKU SUMMER LAW INSTITUTE PROGRAM
Fordham University School of Law and Sungkyunkwan University College of Law are pleased to co-sponsor the third annual Summer Law Institute, a three week academic program in international and comparative law in Seoul, Korea from June 10-27, 2008. The 2007 Summer Institute was attended by 97 law students and practitioners, with students coming from 35 U.S. and Canadian law schools including Boston College, Cornell, Fordham, Hastings, USC, University of Texas, and Villanova. Five countries were represented in the student body, including two students from Beijing University in China.
Students may enroll in three credit hours by taking one of the following courses: International Human Rights Law, International Commercial Arbitration, and International Business Transactions. These courses will be taught in English by distinguished tenured or tenure-track faculty from Fordham and the University of Washington Law Schools. The program will also offer optional Korean language lessons for those students interested in learning some basic Korean. Students will be able to enroll in three credit hours during the program, and the courses are approved by the ABA for credit toward the J.D. degree.
Following the program, students who would like to stay on for internships at Korea's largest multi-national companies, the Korean supreme and constitutional courts, human rights organizations, as well as some summer associate positions at leading Korean law firms, will have the opportunity to do so under the auspices of the Institute's non-credit internship program.
Program students will also tour the Korean National Court, the Supreme Court, the National Prosecutor's Office and the Foreign Ministry, and attend an extensive selection of extra-curricular tours and social events that enable students to experience Korean cultural life.
To find out more about this extraordinary program, please visit our website at: http://law.fordham.edu/korea/ or contact the Program Coordinator, Leighanne Yuh, at lyuh[at]law.fordham.edu.
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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, March 6th, and are in the process of planning both a movie and a Game Night! More information on these (and other events) to come.
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UPDATE: CHINESE (MANDARIN) LANGUAGE TABLE! -- Thursday, February 28, 2008
There will be a Chinese table on Thursday from 1-2 in the cafeteria or the yellow room, depending on where there is room. It was really exciting that so many people were able to make it to the last one, so We're really hoping that all of you can make it again this week.
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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 information to admitted APA-identified students to help them decide whether (or not) to attend BC Law.
The admissions committee works with the school's admissions office to get the names of admitted students who self-identify as being APA, and contacts those students to give them information on Boston College Law School. This opportunity allows APALSA to establish early contact with potential 1Ls, and gives incoming students an important resource in deciding which school they will ultimately attend.
The end-of-the-year banquet is one of the most important events of the year, and last year's event was a success, with dozens of students, several professors, and a special guest speaker in attendance. Help us make this year's event another one to remember!
These are excellent opportunities for those who may be interested in taking on a larger role in APALSA next year. For those interested in helping out on either of these committees, please contact Yunnie Ahn at yunnie.y.ahn[at]gmail.com.
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BOSTON LAWYERS GROUP 2008 MENTOR PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR (Deadline: March 3, 2008)
The Boston Lawyers Group (BLG) is pleased to announce the 2008 Mentor Program for students of color, who attend Boston area law schools. The Program offers first and second year law students an exciting opportunity to be mentored by a practicing attorney from a BLG participating member organization. The Program is limited to a total of 100 first and second year law students of color, who attend the following law schools; Boston College Law School, Boston University School of Law, Harvard Law School, Massachusetts School of Law, New England School of Law, Northeastern University School of Law, Suffolk University Law School and Western New England College School of Law. BLG will consider applications for the 100 available slots on a first come, first served basis.
The Mentor Program Guidelines and Application are attached. Students are advised to complete the Mentee/Student application and forward it to the BLG in advance of the March 3, 2008 deadline. Students can e-mail the completed application to Sonia Bryan at sbryan[at]sandw.com, or register online at www.thebostonlawyersgroup.com.
Students will receive a formal invitation to the Kick-Off Event, along with confirmation of their acceptance into the program by Friday, March 14, 2008. In the meantime, they should mark their calendar - The Mentor Program Kick-Off Event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Goodwin Procter LLP, 53 State Street, Boston.
Students will meet their mentor during the Kick-Off Event. They are required to attend the Event in order to participate in the Mentor Program.
If anyone has any questions, please feel free contact Sonia Bryan at (617) 457-3653. It is recommended that applicants consult with 2L and 3L students who have participated in this program, as those individuals can share their mentoring experiences.
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FOLEY HOAG 1L RESUME WORKSHOP -- Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
Foley Hoag invites first-year law students to a Resume Workshop on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to get personalized advice on your resume from members of the firm’s Hiring Committee in preparation for The Boston Lawyers Group Mock Interview Program and the fall hiring season.
R.S.V.P. by submitting your resume to hiring[at]foleyhoag.com by February 22, 2008. See www.foleyhoag.com for directions, and also see the attached flier for more information.
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BAY AREA LEGAL DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IN APALSA OFFICE
Lawrence Ma, a BC Law alum from the Class of 2001, who is based in San Francisco, has sent us copies of the 2008 Directory of Bay Area Law Firms and the 2007-2008 BASF (Bar Association of San Francisco) Directory. These could be valuable resources for those interested in seeking employment in the Bay Area for the summer.
If you would like to arrange a time to access these resources, please email Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
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PLEASE NOTE: The bulletin board outside the APALSA office is being updated on a semi-regular basis with job postings, applications for fellowships, Asian-American interest materials and other information (like the postings listed below). Feel free to stop by and check it out!
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LEGAL ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE CENTER (LARC) -- EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) OUTREACH PROJECT
The Legal Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC), a free legal hotline located in Boston, is looking for volunteers for their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Outreach Project.
The EITC is a special tax benefit that helps to reduce or eliminate the taxes for low income workers. It can be worth over 4,500 dollars based on income and number of dependent children. LARC talks with over 15,000 clients on their hotline each year. Starting in January, they call back all the clients that may be eligible to tell them about the EITC and direct them towards tax preparation centers that can help them file. EITC can be a very effective anti-poverty tool and LARC is working to make it more accessible to the people who can benefit from it the most. LARC is hoping to get volunteers to come in and call their clients back regarding the EITC on Tuesday evenings, when they are open until 8pm. LARC will also be providing pizza to all their volunteers each week.
This could be a great opportunity for students to get experience working with clients in a legal services setting. Any questions can be directed to Heather Van Orman at hvanorman[at]gbls.org.
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FORDHAM-SKKU SUMMER LAW INSTITUTE PROGRAM
Fordham University School of Law and Sungkyunkwan University College of Law are pleased to co-sponsor the third annual Summer Law Institute, a three week academic program in international and comparative law in Seoul, Korea from June 10-27, 2008. The 2007 Summer Institute was attended by 97 law students and practitioners, with students coming from 35 U.S. and Canadian law schools including Boston College, Cornell, Fordham, Hastings, USC, University of Texas, and Villanova. Five countries were represented in the student body, including two students from Beijing University in China.
Students may enroll in three credit hours by taking one of the following courses: International Human Rights Law, International Commercial Arbitration, and International Business Transactions. These courses will be taught in English by distinguished tenured or tenure-track faculty from Fordham and the University of Washington Law Schools. The program will also offer optional Korean language lessons for those students interested in learning some basic Korean. Students will be able to enroll in three credit hours during the program, and the courses are approved by the ABA for credit toward the J.D. degree.
Following the program, students who would like to stay on for internships at Korea's largest multi-national companies, the Korean supreme and constitutional courts, human rights organizations, as well as some summer associate positions at leading Korean law firms, will have the opportunity to do so under the auspices of the Institute's non-credit internship program.
Program students will also tour the Korean National Court, the Supreme Court, the National Prosecutor's Office and the Foreign Ministry, and attend an extensive selection of extra-curricular tours and social events that enable students to experience Korean cultural life.
To find out more about this extraordinary program, please visit our website at: http://law.fordham.edu/korea/ or contact the Program Coordinator, Leighanne Yuh, at lyuh[at]law.fordham.edu.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Announcements for the week of February 11, 2008
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.
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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 information to admitted APA-identified students to help them decide whether (or not) to attend BC Law.
The admissions committee works with the school's admissions office to get the names of admitted students who self-identify as being APA, and contacts those students to give them information on Boston College Law School. This opportunity allows APALSA to establish early contact with potential 1Ls, and gives incoming students an important resource in deciding which school they will ultimately attend.
The end-of-the-year banquet is one of the most important events of the year, and last year's event was a success, with dozens of students, several professors, and a special guest speaker in attendance. Help us make this year's event another one to remember!
These are excellent opportunities for those who may be interested in taking on a larger role in APALSA next year. For those interested in helping out on either of these committees, please contact Yunnie Ahn at yunnie.y.ahn[at]gmail.com.
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FOLEY HOAG 1L RESUME WORKSHOP -- Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
Foley Hoag invites first-year law students to a Resume Workshop on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to get personalized advice on your resume from members of the firm’s Hiring Committee in preparation for The Boston Lawyers Group Mock Interview Program and the fall hiring season.
R.S.V.P. by submitting your resume to hiring[at]foleyhoag.com by February 22, 2008. See www.foleyhoag.com for directions, and also see the attached flier for more information.
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UPDATE: CHINESE (MANDARIN) LANGUAGE TABLE! -- Thursday, February 14, 2008
Chinese table for this week is scheduled for Thursday from 1-2. Feel free to drop in! All levels are welcome. There will be a table set up in the cafeteria. Jen will not be running the table this week, but Eugene Cho has agreed to set up the spot for the meeting. Hopefully you'll all be able to make it -- so look for Eugene in the cafeteria from 1-2 on Thursday!
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BAY AREA LEGAL DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IN APALSA OFFICE
Lawrence Ma, a BC Law alum from the Class of 2001, who is based in San Francisco, has sent us copies of the 2008 Directory of Bay Area Law Firms and the 2007-2008 BASF (Bar Association of San Francisco) Directory. These could be valuable resources for those interested in seeking employment in the Bay Area for the summer.
If you would like to arrange a time to access these resources, please email Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
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PLEASE NOTE: The bulletin board outside the APALSA office is being updated on a semi-regular basis with job postings, applications for fellowships, Asian-American interest materials and other information (like the postings listed below). Feel free to stop by and check it out!
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LEGAL ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE CENTER (LARC) -- EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) OUTREACH PROJECT
The Legal Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC), a free legal hotline located in Boston, is looking for volunteers for their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Outreach Project.
The EITC is a special tax benefit that helps to reduce or eliminate the taxes for low income workers. It can be worth over 4,500 dollars based on income and number of dependent children. LARC talks with over 15,000 clients on their hotline each year. Starting in January, they call back all the clients that may be eligible to tell them about the EITC and direct them towards tax preparation centers that can help them file. EITC can be a very effective anti-poverty tool and LARC is working to make it more accessible to the people who can benefit from it the most. LARC is hoping to get volunteers to come in and call their clients back regarding the EITC on Tuesday evenings, when they are open until 8pm. LARC will also be providing pizza to all their volunteers each week.
This could be a great opportunity for students to get experience working with clients in a legal services setting. Any questions can be directed to Heather Van Orman at hvanorman[at]gbls.org.
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FORDHAM-SKKU SUMMER LAW INSTITUTE PROGRAM
Fordham University School of Law and Sungkyunkwan University College of Law are pleased to co-sponsor the third annual Summer Law Institute, a three week academic program in international and comparative law in Seoul, Korea from June 10-27, 2008. The 2007 Summer Institute was attended by 97 law students and practitioners, with students coming from 35 U.S. and Canadian law schools including Boston College, Cornell, Fordham, Hastings, USC, University of Texas, and Villanova. Five countries were represented in the student body, including two students from Beijing University in China.
Students may enroll in three credit hours by taking one of the following courses: International Human Rights Law, International Commercial Arbitration, and International Business Transactions. These courses will be taught in English by distinguished tenured or tenure-track faculty from Fordham and the University of Washington Law Schools. The program will also offer optional Korean language lessons for those students interested in learning some basic Korean. Students will be able to enroll in three credit hours during the program, and the courses are approved by the ABA for credit toward the J.D. degree.
Following the program, students who would like to stay on for internships at Korea's largest multi-national companies, the Korean supreme and constitutional courts, human rights organizations, as well as some summer associate positions at leading Korean law firms, will have the opportunity to do so under the auspices of the Institute's non-credit internship program.
Program students will also tour the Korean National Court, the Supreme Court, the National Prosecutor's Office and the Foreign Ministry, and attend an extensive selection of extra-curricular tours and social events that enable students to experience Korean cultural life.
To find out more about this extraordinary program, please visit our website at: http://law.fordham.edu/korea/ or contact the Program Coordinator, Leighanne Yuh, at lyuh[at]law.fordham.edu.
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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 information to admitted APA-identified students to help them decide whether (or not) to attend BC Law.
The admissions committee works with the school's admissions office to get the names of admitted students who self-identify as being APA, and contacts those students to give them information on Boston College Law School. This opportunity allows APALSA to establish early contact with potential 1Ls, and gives incoming students an important resource in deciding which school they will ultimately attend.
The end-of-the-year banquet is one of the most important events of the year, and last year's event was a success, with dozens of students, several professors, and a special guest speaker in attendance. Help us make this year's event another one to remember!
These are excellent opportunities for those who may be interested in taking on a larger role in APALSA next year. For those interested in helping out on either of these committees, please contact Yunnie Ahn at yunnie.y.ahn[at]gmail.com.
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FOLEY HOAG 1L RESUME WORKSHOP -- Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
Foley Hoag invites first-year law students to a Resume Workshop on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to get personalized advice on your resume from members of the firm’s Hiring Committee in preparation for The Boston Lawyers Group Mock Interview Program and the fall hiring season.
R.S.V.P. by submitting your resume to hiring[at]foleyhoag.com by February 22, 2008. See www.foleyhoag.com for directions, and also see the attached flier for more information.
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UPDATE: CHINESE (MANDARIN) LANGUAGE TABLE! -- Thursday, February 14, 2008
Chinese table for this week is scheduled for Thursday from 1-2. Feel free to drop in! All levels are welcome. There will be a table set up in the cafeteria. Jen will not be running the table this week, but Eugene Cho has agreed to set up the spot for the meeting. Hopefully you'll all be able to make it -- so look for Eugene in the cafeteria from 1-2 on Thursday!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
BAY AREA LEGAL DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IN APALSA OFFICE
Lawrence Ma, a BC Law alum from the Class of 2001, who is based in San Francisco, has sent us copies of the 2008 Directory of Bay Area Law Firms and the 2007-2008 BASF (Bar Association of San Francisco) Directory. These could be valuable resources for those interested in seeking employment in the Bay Area for the summer.
If you would like to arrange a time to access these resources, please email Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
PLEASE NOTE: The bulletin board outside the APALSA office is being updated on a semi-regular basis with job postings, applications for fellowships, Asian-American interest materials and other information (like the postings listed below). Feel free to stop by and check it out!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
LEGAL ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE CENTER (LARC) -- EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) OUTREACH PROJECT
The Legal Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC), a free legal hotline located in Boston, is looking for volunteers for their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Outreach Project.
The EITC is a special tax benefit that helps to reduce or eliminate the taxes for low income workers. It can be worth over 4,500 dollars based on income and number of dependent children. LARC talks with over 15,000 clients on their hotline each year. Starting in January, they call back all the clients that may be eligible to tell them about the EITC and direct them towards tax preparation centers that can help them file. EITC can be a very effective anti-poverty tool and LARC is working to make it more accessible to the people who can benefit from it the most. LARC is hoping to get volunteers to come in and call their clients back regarding the EITC on Tuesday evenings, when they are open until 8pm. LARC will also be providing pizza to all their volunteers each week.
This could be a great opportunity for students to get experience working with clients in a legal services setting. Any questions can be directed to Heather Van Orman at hvanorman[at]gbls.org.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
FORDHAM-SKKU SUMMER LAW INSTITUTE PROGRAM
Fordham University School of Law and Sungkyunkwan University College of Law are pleased to co-sponsor the third annual Summer Law Institute, a three week academic program in international and comparative law in Seoul, Korea from June 10-27, 2008. The 2007 Summer Institute was attended by 97 law students and practitioners, with students coming from 35 U.S. and Canadian law schools including Boston College, Cornell, Fordham, Hastings, USC, University of Texas, and Villanova. Five countries were represented in the student body, including two students from Beijing University in China.
Students may enroll in three credit hours by taking one of the following courses: International Human Rights Law, International Commercial Arbitration, and International Business Transactions. These courses will be taught in English by distinguished tenured or tenure-track faculty from Fordham and the University of Washington Law Schools. The program will also offer optional Korean language lessons for those students interested in learning some basic Korean. Students will be able to enroll in three credit hours during the program, and the courses are approved by the ABA for credit toward the J.D. degree.
Following the program, students who would like to stay on for internships at Korea's largest multi-national companies, the Korean supreme and constitutional courts, human rights organizations, as well as some summer associate positions at leading Korean law firms, will have the opportunity to do so under the auspices of the Institute's non-credit internship program.
Program students will also tour the Korean National Court, the Supreme Court, the National Prosecutor's Office and the Foreign Ministry, and attend an extensive selection of extra-curricular tours and social events that enable students to experience Korean cultural life.
To find out more about this extraordinary program, please visit our website at: http://law.fordham.edu/korea/ or contact the Program Coordinator, Leighanne Yuh, at lyuh[at]law.fordham.edu.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Announcements for the week of February 4, 2008
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.
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APALSA CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION with dinner and ice skating! -- Friday, February 8, 2008
APALSA is celebrating the Chinese New Year with a dinner downtown and ice skating on Frog Pond to follow!
Where: China Pearl Restaurant (9 Tyler St, Boston, MA, in Chinatown)
When: February 8th, 2008
Time: 7pm
What : Traditional Chinese Family Style Dinner (that means lots of dishes!)
Cost: $5
ICE SKATING: If you want to go Ice Skating afterwards: Admission is $4 + Skate rental $8 - $2 (APALSA will cover $2) = $10 So... If you want to do Dinner and Ice Skating the cost is $15.
Space is limited, so reserve your seat and ice space NOW by contacting Melissa Hargleroad (harglero[at]bc.edu), Christine Bang (christinebang[at]gmail.com) or Aric Wong (lain102300[at]yahoo.com) to set up a time to reserve your spot with either $5 (dinner) or $15 (dinner + ice skating)!!! 2Ls and 3Ls can also contact David Kim at kimhlm[at]bc.edu.
We hope you join us for this celebration!!
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UPDATE: CHINESE (MANDARIN) LANGUAGE TABLE! -- Thursday, February 7, 2008
There is another Chinese table planned for this Thursday from 1-2pm. Feel free to drop in! All levels are welcome. There will be a table set up in the cafeteria. Since Thursday is Chinese New Year, the table may be some sort of celebration! Please email Jen Olson at jlolson3[at]gmail.com with any questions or suggestions.
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JAPANESE LANGUAGE TABLE -- Thursday, February 7, 2008
A group of students has a lunchtime Japanese Language Table at BC Law! Please come and speak Japanese with us this Thursday in the cafeteria at 12:30pm. Nihongo wo shaberitai kata, douzo okoshi kudasai.
For more info, please contact Mike Saji, saji[at]bc.edu. Thanks!
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BAY AREA LEGAL DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IN APALSA OFFICE
Lawrence Ma, a BC Law alum from the Class of 2001, who is based in San Francisco, has sent us copies of the 2008 Directory of Bay Area Law Firms and the 2007-2008 BASF (Bar Association of San Francisco) Directory. These could be valuable resources for those interested in seeking employment in the Bay Area for the summer.
If you would like to arrange a time to access these resources, please email Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
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LEGAL ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE CENTER (LARC) -- EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) OUTREACH PROJECT
The Legal Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC), a free legal hotline located in Boston, is looking for volunteers for their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Outreach Project.
The EITC is a special tax benefit that helps to reduce or eliminate the taxes for low income workers. It can be worth over 4,500 dollars based on income and number of dependent children. LARC talks with over 15,000 clients on their hotline each year. Starting in January, they call back all the clients that may be eligible to tell them about the EITC and direct them towards tax preparation centers that can help them file. EITC can be a very effective anti-poverty tool and LARC is working to make it more accessible to the people who can benefit from it the most. LARC is hoping to get volunteers to come in and call their clients back regarding the EITC on Tuesday evenings, when they are open until 8pm. LARC will also be providing pizza to all their volunteers each week.
This could be a great opportunity for students to get experience working with clients in a legal services setting. Any questions can be directed to Heather Van Orman at hvanorman[at]gbls.org.
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PLEASE NOTE: The bulletin board outside the APALSA office is being updated on a semi-regular basis with job postings, applications for fellowships, Asian-American interest materials and other information (like the postings listed below). Feel free to stop by and check it out!
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FORDHAM-SKKU SUMMER LAW INSTITUTE PROGRAM
The Fordham-SKKU Summer Institute of International Law offers courses in international and comparative law, and following the program, students may apply for internships with multi-national corporations (such as Samsung and Hyundai), the Korean Supreme and Constitutional courts, as well as some paid summer associate positions at leading Korean law firms. For more information, please see http://law.fordham.edu/korea, and the posting on the bulletin board outside the APALSA office.
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APALSA CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION with dinner and ice skating! -- Friday, February 8, 2008
APALSA is celebrating the Chinese New Year with a dinner downtown and ice skating on Frog Pond to follow!
Where: China Pearl Restaurant (9 Tyler St, Boston, MA, in Chinatown)
When: February 8th, 2008
Time: 7pm
What : Traditional Chinese Family Style Dinner (that means lots of dishes!)
Cost: $5
ICE SKATING: If you want to go Ice Skating afterwards: Admission is $4 + Skate rental $8 - $2 (APALSA will cover $2) = $10 So... If you want to do Dinner and Ice Skating the cost is $15.
Space is limited, so reserve your seat and ice space NOW by contacting Melissa Hargleroad (harglero[at]bc.edu), Christine Bang (christinebang[at]gmail.com) or Aric Wong (lain102300[at]yahoo.com) to set up a time to reserve your spot with either $5 (dinner) or $15 (dinner + ice skating)!!! 2Ls and 3Ls can also contact David Kim at kimhlm[at]bc.edu.
We hope you join us for this celebration!!
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UPDATE: CHINESE (MANDARIN) LANGUAGE TABLE! -- Thursday, February 7, 2008
There is another Chinese table planned for this Thursday from 1-2pm. Feel free to drop in! All levels are welcome. There will be a table set up in the cafeteria. Since Thursday is Chinese New Year, the table may be some sort of celebration! Please email Jen Olson at jlolson3[at]gmail.com with any questions or suggestions.
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JAPANESE LANGUAGE TABLE -- Thursday, February 7, 2008
A group of students has a lunchtime Japanese Language Table at BC Law! Please come and speak Japanese with us this Thursday in the cafeteria at 12:30pm. Nihongo wo shaberitai kata, douzo okoshi kudasai.
For more info, please contact Mike Saji, saji[at]bc.edu. Thanks!
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BAY AREA LEGAL DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IN APALSA OFFICE
Lawrence Ma, a BC Law alum from the Class of 2001, who is based in San Francisco, has sent us copies of the 2008 Directory of Bay Area Law Firms and the 2007-2008 BASF (Bar Association of San Francisco) Directory. These could be valuable resources for those interested in seeking employment in the Bay Area for the summer.
If you would like to arrange a time to access these resources, please email Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
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LEGAL ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE CENTER (LARC) -- EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) OUTREACH PROJECT
The Legal Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC), a free legal hotline located in Boston, is looking for volunteers for their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Outreach Project.
The EITC is a special tax benefit that helps to reduce or eliminate the taxes for low income workers. It can be worth over 4,500 dollars based on income and number of dependent children. LARC talks with over 15,000 clients on their hotline each year. Starting in January, they call back all the clients that may be eligible to tell them about the EITC and direct them towards tax preparation centers that can help them file. EITC can be a very effective anti-poverty tool and LARC is working to make it more accessible to the people who can benefit from it the most. LARC is hoping to get volunteers to come in and call their clients back regarding the EITC on Tuesday evenings, when they are open until 8pm. LARC will also be providing pizza to all their volunteers each week.
This could be a great opportunity for students to get experience working with clients in a legal services setting. Any questions can be directed to Heather Van Orman at hvanorman[at]gbls.org.
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PLEASE NOTE: The bulletin board outside the APALSA office is being updated on a semi-regular basis with job postings, applications for fellowships, Asian-American interest materials and other information (like the postings listed below). Feel free to stop by and check it out!
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FORDHAM-SKKU SUMMER LAW INSTITUTE PROGRAM
The Fordham-SKKU Summer Institute of International Law offers courses in international and comparative law, and following the program, students may apply for internships with multi-national corporations (such as Samsung and Hyundai), the Korean Supreme and Constitutional courts, as well as some paid summer associate positions at leading Korean law firms. For more information, please see http://law.fordham.edu/korea, and the posting on the bulletin board outside the APALSA office.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Announcements for the week of January 28, 2008
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.
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APALSA STUDY BREAK -- Tuesday, January 29, 2008
When: TODAY from 1pm-2pm
Where: Stuart 408
1Ls -- Here is your opportunity to vent your frustrations, ask questions about studying habits and professors, inquire about summer jobs, or just have a conversation with other APALSA members.
2L and 3Ls -- Here is your opportunity to meet and mingle with the 1Ls. We all remember how important conversations with upperclassmen were when we were 1Ls so come by, hang out, and share your wisdom.
Please join us for a low-key chance to get together and discuss the joys of law school. We look forward to seeing you there!
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APALSA FAMILY SOCIAL NITE -- Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Yay, 2nd semester! New years resolutions and clean slates. So start off right by attending the...
APALSA FAMILY SOCIAL NITE!!!
When: Wednesday, January 30th
Time: 9 PM - 10:30 PM
Where: Applebee's in Cleveland Circle
If you have any questions, please contact Yunnie Ahn at yunnie.ahn.1[at]bc.edu.
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APALSA CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION with dinner and ice skating! -- Friday, February 8, 2008
APALSA is celebrating the Chinese New Year with a dinner downtown and ice skating on Frog Pond to follow!
Where: China Pearl Restaurant (9 Tyler St, Boston, MA, in Chinatown)
When: February 8th, 2008
Time: 7pm
What : Traditional Chinese Family Style Dinner (that means lots of dishes!)
Cost: $5
ICE SKATING: If you want to go Ice Skating afterwards: Admission is $4 + Skate rental $8 - $2 (APALSA will cover $2) = $10 So... If you want to do Dinner and Ice Skating the cost is $15.
Space is limited, so reserve your seat and ice space NOW by contacting Melissa Hargleroad (harglero[at]bc.edu), Christine Bang ( christinebang[at]gmail.com) or Aric Wong(lain102300[at]yahoo.com) to set up a time to reserve your spot with either $5 (dinner) or $15 (dinner + ice skating)!!!
We hope you join us for this celebration!!
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UPDATE: CHINESE (MANDARIN) LANGUAGE TABLE! -- Tuesday, January 29, 2008
There is another Chinese table planned for this Tuesday from 1-2pm. Feel free to drop in! The group is still trying to raise interest in the table, so please spread the word if you know anyone who might be interested. All levels are welcome. There will be a table set up in the cafeteria. Please email Jen Olson at jlolson3[at]gmail.com with any questions.
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GOULSTON & STORRS PANEL DISCUSSION AND 1L RECEPTION -- TODAY, Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Goulston & Storrs, a 200 lawyer firm, is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion and reception for 1L students of color to be held in our first floor conference center at 400 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, on Tuesday, January 29 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Goulston & Storrs is committed to increasing diversity in their firm and believe you will find the panel to be helpful and informative as you go forward in planning your legal career.
Goulston & Storrs plans to have an interactive discussion between lawyers and law students on various topics such as preparing for the OCI process, interviewing tips, summer programs, and what it’s like to practice law. Their attorneys will talk about the realities of their specific practice areas. In addition, during their cocktail and dessert reception, you will have an opportunity to speak with their attorneys of color about their experiences.
The Goulston & Storrs offices are located at 400 Atlantic Avenue next to the Boston Harbor Hotel on Rowes Wharf (T Red Line to South Station). They will also have great food, wine and beer. Space is limited, so please RSVP to Jennifer Smith at jsmith[at]goulstonstorrs.com or (617) 574-4072 by Thursday, January 24, 2008. They look forward to meeting you in their first floor conference center on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
Also please visit Goulston & Storrs at www.goulstonstorrs.com
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BAY AREA LEGAL DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IN APALSA OFFICE
Lawrence Ma, a BC Law alum from the Class of 2001, who is based in San Francisco, has sent us copies of the 2008 Directory of Bay Area Law Firms and the 2007-2008 BASF (Bar Association of San Francisco) Directory. These could be valuable resources for those interested in seeking employment in the Bay Area for the summer.
If you would like to arrange a time to access these resources, please email Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
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LEGAL ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE CENTER (LARC) -- EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) OUTREACH PROJECT
The Legal Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC), a free legal hotline located in Boston, is looking for volunteers for their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Outreach Project.
The EITC is a special tax benefit that helps to reduce or eliminate the taxes for low income workers. It can be worth over 4,500 dollars based on income and number of dependent children. LARC talks with over 15,000 clients on their hotline each year. Starting in January, they call back all the clients that may be eligible to tell them about the EITC and direct them towards tax preparation centers that can help them file. EITC can be a very effective anti-poverty tool and LARC is working to make it more accessible to the people who can benefit from it the most. LARC is hoping to get volunteers to come in and call their clients back regarding the EITC on Tuesday evenings, when they are open until 8pm. LARC will also be providing pizza to all their volunteers each week.
This could be a great opportunity for students to get experience working with clients in a legal services setting. Any questions can be directed to Heather Van Orman at hvanorman[at]gbls.org.
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PLEASE NOTE: The bulletin board outside the APALSA office is being updated on a semi-regular basis with job postings, applications for fellowships, Asian-American interest materials and other information (like the postings listed below). Feel free to stop by and check it out!
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ASIAN LAW CAUCUS -- SUMMER 2008 LAW CLERK INTERNSHIPS (Application Deadline: Friday, February 1, 2008)
The Asian Law Caucus is the nation's oldest legal and civil rights organization serving low-income Asian Pacific American communities. Founded in 1972, the Caucus strives to defend and empower the APA community through a three-pronged strategy of community education and organizing, provision of direct legal services, and strategic impact litigation.
Employment & Labor Projects: focuses on defending the rights of some of the most exploited members of the work force: low-wage immigrant workers. The Nail Salon Project confronts health and safety hazards in sweatshops by providing greatly needed legal and non-legal services, including community education, legal representation, impact litigation, and policy advocacy. Our employment project also challenges workplace discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, and religion in a post-9/11 context.
Immigrants' Rights: focuses on litigation, legal services, and organizing/outreach focusing on undocumented communities in the Bay Area around detention; deportation; constitutional and due process claims, including supporting community mobilization and education regarding comprehensive immigration reform.
Housing: The Housing Advocacy Project addresses the lack of affordable housing in the Bay Area. The project provides legal assistance to individual non-English speaking API tenants and seniors facing homelessness, as well as advocate for policies that preserve low-income housing and neighborhood diversity.
Racial, Ethnic, and Religious Profiling: Our work includes policy and potential litigation around individuals who were denied consumer services after being mistakenly linked to a terrorist watch list and individuals who face discriminatory searches and detentions after returning to the United States from travels abroad
Language Rights: services and community education for immigrants who speak limited or no English and experience unequal access to government services.
Juvenile Justice: provides legal advocacy, education, and policy advocacy for youth of color and their families. Its two focus areas are Juvenile Justice and School Harassment, Violence and Discrimination.
Being a Law Clerk at the Caucus: Summer law clerks must be available five days per week. Assignments include meeting with clients to draft declarations, helping to research and draft court filings such as briefs and motions, attending hearings, creating community education bulletins, and drafting letters in support of or opposing pending bills in Sacramento and Washington.
How to Apply: Send a brief letter of interest, resume, writing sample, and 2-3 references to Sin Yen Ling (e-mail or paper). Call or e-mail if you have questions:
Asian Law Caucus
939 Market Street, Suite 201
San Francisco, CA 94103
www.asianlawcaucus.org
Phone: (415) 896-1701, ext. 110
sinyenL[at]asianlawcaucus.org
Application Deadlines: Feb. 1, 2008 (Late applications accepted only if space remains available)
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AALDEF 2008 SUMMER LEGAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM -- Application Deadline: Friday, February 1, 2008
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. For more information about AALDEF, please visit our website at www.aaldef.org.
Internships for the summer of 2008 are available in the following program areas:
-- Anti-Trafficking Initiative, legal research on the Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (TVPA), as well as outreach, community education, and advocacy on the rights of women and youth trafficking survivors.
-- Community Health Care Initiative, legal research, as well as community education and outreach in the areas of immigration, government benefits, language rights, and health care access;
-- Economic Justice for Workers, litigation on behalf of garment, restaurant, and other low wage workers;
-- Educational Equity and Youth Rights, legal services, policy work, community education, research and litigation concerning educational equity, juvenile justice, affirmative action and post 9-11 hate violence and racial targeting;
-- Immigrant Access to Justice, litigation, legal services, and organizing/outreach with communities impacted by 9-11, including special interest detainees, special registration, voluntary interviews by the government, the 9-11 absconder initiative, and local and state enforcement of immigration laws;
-- New Jersey Asian American Legal Project, community outreach, education, and legal services to Asian Americans in New Jersey, as well as community organizing and litigation on employment-related claims for Asian immigrant workers in New Jersey.
-- South Asian Workers Project, direct legal services on employment-related claims to South Asian immigrant workers, as well as community education and advocacy; and
-- Voting Rights, legal research and fact development under the Voting Rights Act and Equal Protection challenging anti-Asian voter discrimination, advocacy on bilingual ballots, and state and local election reform; produce reports and organize public forums.
Description of Summer Internship Program:
The summer program is ten weeks, from approximately June 9th through August 15th. Interns work full time and are supervised by attorneys in specific program areas. Interns will work on litigation, particularly legal research and writing, legal and policy advocacy, community outreach and education, and client intakes. Each program area differs in emphasis. Summer interns attend weekly brown bag lectures on a range of public interest legal topics along with interns from other legal defense funds and civil rights groups. AALDEF also provides trainings in housing law, naturalization procedures, and immigration law. The position is unpaid. However, in previous years many AALDEF interns have been successful at securing independent funding and work-study funds may also be available. Academic credit can be arranged.
To Apply:
· Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to be received by AALDEF on or before Friday, February 1, 2008 at the address below. Fax or email applications are acceptable.
· Any bilingual ability should be stated in the application. Bilingual ability is helpful but not required. Gujarati, Hindi, Khmer, Korean, and Urdu-speaking applicants are especially urged to apply.
· Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the February 1, 2008 deadline. Interviewing will take place in February, however, some interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis prior to that time.
Summer Internship Search (Legal)
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
99 Hudson Street, 12th floor
New York , New York 10013-2815
Fax: 212-966-4303 Email: info[at]aaldef.org
For more information, contact:
Jennifer Weng at 212-966-5932 x212 or jweng[at]aaldef.org
Ivy Suriyopas at 212-966-5932 x235 or isuriyopas[at]aaldef.org
*Please do not email applications to jweng[at]aaldef.org or isuriyopas[at]aaldef.org.
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FORDHAM-SKKU SUMMER LAW INSTITUTE PROGRAM
The Fordham-SKKU Summer Institute of International Law offers courses in international and comparative law, and following the program, students may apply for internships with multi-national corporations (such as Samsung and Hyundai), the Korean Supreme and Constitutional courts, as well as some paid summer associate positions at leading Korean law firms. For more information, please see http://law.fordham.edu/korea, and the posting on the bulletin board outside the APALSA office.
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APALSA STUDY BREAK -- Tuesday, January 29, 2008
When: TODAY from 1pm-2pm
Where: Stuart 408
1Ls -- Here is your opportunity to vent your frustrations, ask questions about studying habits and professors, inquire about summer jobs, or just have a conversation with other APALSA members.
2L and 3Ls -- Here is your opportunity to meet and mingle with the 1Ls. We all remember how important conversations with upperclassmen were when we were 1Ls so come by, hang out, and share your wisdom.
Please join us for a low-key chance to get together and discuss the joys of law school. We look forward to seeing you there!
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APALSA FAMILY SOCIAL NITE -- Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Yay, 2nd semester! New years resolutions and clean slates. So start off right by attending the...
APALSA FAMILY SOCIAL NITE!!!
When: Wednesday, January 30th
Time: 9 PM - 10:30 PM
Where: Applebee's in Cleveland Circle
If you have any questions, please contact Yunnie Ahn at yunnie.ahn.1[at]bc.edu.
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APALSA CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION with dinner and ice skating! -- Friday, February 8, 2008
APALSA is celebrating the Chinese New Year with a dinner downtown and ice skating on Frog Pond to follow!
Where: China Pearl Restaurant (9 Tyler St, Boston, MA, in Chinatown)
When: February 8th, 2008
Time: 7pm
What : Traditional Chinese Family Style Dinner (that means lots of dishes!)
Cost: $5
ICE SKATING: If you want to go Ice Skating afterwards: Admission is $4 + Skate rental $8 - $2 (APALSA will cover $2) = $10 So... If you want to do Dinner and Ice Skating the cost is $15.
Space is limited, so reserve your seat and ice space NOW by contacting Melissa Hargleroad (harglero[at]bc.edu), Christine Bang ( christinebang[at]gmail.com) or Aric Wong(lain102300[at]yahoo.com) to set up a time to reserve your spot with either $5 (dinner) or $15 (dinner + ice skating)!!!
We hope you join us for this celebration!!
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UPDATE: CHINESE (MANDARIN) LANGUAGE TABLE! -- Tuesday, January 29, 2008
There is another Chinese table planned for this Tuesday from 1-2pm. Feel free to drop in! The group is still trying to raise interest in the table, so please spread the word if you know anyone who might be interested. All levels are welcome. There will be a table set up in the cafeteria. Please email Jen Olson at jlolson3[at]gmail.com with any questions.
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GOULSTON & STORRS PANEL DISCUSSION AND 1L RECEPTION -- TODAY, Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Goulston & Storrs, a 200 lawyer firm, is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion and reception for 1L students of color to be held in our first floor conference center at 400 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, on Tuesday, January 29 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Goulston & Storrs is committed to increasing diversity in their firm and believe you will find the panel to be helpful and informative as you go forward in planning your legal career.
Goulston & Storrs plans to have an interactive discussion between lawyers and law students on various topics such as preparing for the OCI process, interviewing tips, summer programs, and what it’s like to practice law. Their attorneys will talk about the realities of their specific practice areas. In addition, during their cocktail and dessert reception, you will have an opportunity to speak with their attorneys of color about their experiences.
The Goulston & Storrs offices are located at 400 Atlantic Avenue next to the Boston Harbor Hotel on Rowes Wharf (T Red Line to South Station). They will also have great food, wine and beer. Space is limited, so please RSVP to Jennifer Smith at jsmith[at]goulstonstorrs.com or (617) 574-4072 by Thursday, January 24, 2008. They look forward to meeting you in their first floor conference center on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
Also please visit Goulston & Storrs at www.goulstonstorrs.com
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BAY AREA LEGAL DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IN APALSA OFFICE
Lawrence Ma, a BC Law alum from the Class of 2001, who is based in San Francisco, has sent us copies of the 2008 Directory of Bay Area Law Firms and the 2007-2008 BASF (Bar Association of San Francisco) Directory. These could be valuable resources for those interested in seeking employment in the Bay Area for the summer.
If you would like to arrange a time to access these resources, please email Charlene Kwan at kwancc[at]bc.edu.
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LEGAL ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE CENTER (LARC) -- EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) OUTREACH PROJECT
The Legal Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC), a free legal hotline located in Boston, is looking for volunteers for their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Outreach Project.
The EITC is a special tax benefit that helps to reduce or eliminate the taxes for low income workers. It can be worth over 4,500 dollars based on income and number of dependent children. LARC talks with over 15,000 clients on their hotline each year. Starting in January, they call back all the clients that may be eligible to tell them about the EITC and direct them towards tax preparation centers that can help them file. EITC can be a very effective anti-poverty tool and LARC is working to make it more accessible to the people who can benefit from it the most. LARC is hoping to get volunteers to come in and call their clients back regarding the EITC on Tuesday evenings, when they are open until 8pm. LARC will also be providing pizza to all their volunteers each week.
This could be a great opportunity for students to get experience working with clients in a legal services setting. Any questions can be directed to Heather Van Orman at hvanorman[at]gbls.org.
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PLEASE NOTE: The bulletin board outside the APALSA office is being updated on a semi-regular basis with job postings, applications for fellowships, Asian-American interest materials and other information (like the postings listed below). Feel free to stop by and check it out!
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ASIAN LAW CAUCUS -- SUMMER 2008 LAW CLERK INTERNSHIPS (Application Deadline: Friday, February 1, 2008)
The Asian Law Caucus is the nation's oldest legal and civil rights organization serving low-income Asian Pacific American communities. Founded in 1972, the Caucus strives to defend and empower the APA community through a three-pronged strategy of community education and organizing, provision of direct legal services, and strategic impact litigation.
Employment & Labor Projects: focuses on defending the rights of some of the most exploited members of the work force: low-wage immigrant workers. The Nail Salon Project confronts health and safety hazards in sweatshops by providing greatly needed legal and non-legal services, including community education, legal representation, impact litigation, and policy advocacy. Our employment project also challenges workplace discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, and religion in a post-9/11 context.
Immigrants' Rights: focuses on litigation, legal services, and organizing/outreach focusing on undocumented communities in the Bay Area around detention; deportation; constitutional and due process claims, including supporting community mobilization and education regarding comprehensive immigration reform.
Housing: The Housing Advocacy Project addresses the lack of affordable housing in the Bay Area. The project provides legal assistance to individual non-English speaking API tenants and seniors facing homelessness, as well as advocate for policies that preserve low-income housing and neighborhood diversity.
Racial, Ethnic, and Religious Profiling: Our work includes policy and potential litigation around individuals who were denied consumer services after being mistakenly linked to a terrorist watch list and individuals who face discriminatory searches and detentions after returning to the United States from travels abroad
Language Rights: services and community education for immigrants who speak limited or no English and experience unequal access to government services.
Juvenile Justice: provides legal advocacy, education, and policy advocacy for youth of color and their families. Its two focus areas are Juvenile Justice and School Harassment, Violence and Discrimination.
Being a Law Clerk at the Caucus: Summer law clerks must be available five days per week. Assignments include meeting with clients to draft declarations, helping to research and draft court filings such as briefs and motions, attending hearings, creating community education bulletins, and drafting letters in support of or opposing pending bills in Sacramento and Washington.
How to Apply: Send a brief letter of interest, resume, writing sample, and 2-3 references to Sin Yen Ling (e-mail or paper). Call or e-mail if you have questions:
Asian Law Caucus
939 Market Street, Suite 201
San Francisco, CA 94103
www.asianlawcaucus.org
Phone: (415) 896-1701, ext. 110
sinyenL[at]asianlawcaucus.org
Application Deadlines: Feb. 1, 2008 (Late applications accepted only if space remains available)
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AALDEF 2008 SUMMER LEGAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM -- Application Deadline: Friday, February 1, 2008
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. For more information about AALDEF, please visit our website at www.aaldef.org.
Internships for the summer of 2008 are available in the following program areas:
-- Anti-Trafficking Initiative, legal research on the Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (TVPA), as well as outreach, community education, and advocacy on the rights of women and youth trafficking survivors.
-- Community Health Care Initiative, legal research, as well as community education and outreach in the areas of immigration, government benefits, language rights, and health care access;
-- Economic Justice for Workers, litigation on behalf of garment, restaurant, and other low wage workers;
-- Educational Equity and Youth Rights, legal services, policy work, community education, research and litigation concerning educational equity, juvenile justice, affirmative action and post 9-11 hate violence and racial targeting;
-- Immigrant Access to Justice, litigation, legal services, and organizing/outreach with communities impacted by 9-11, including special interest detainees, special registration, voluntary interviews by the government, the 9-11 absconder initiative, and local and state enforcement of immigration laws;
-- New Jersey Asian American Legal Project, community outreach, education, and legal services to Asian Americans in New Jersey, as well as community organizing and litigation on employment-related claims for Asian immigrant workers in New Jersey.
-- South Asian Workers Project, direct legal services on employment-related claims to South Asian immigrant workers, as well as community education and advocacy; and
-- Voting Rights, legal research and fact development under the Voting Rights Act and Equal Protection challenging anti-Asian voter discrimination, advocacy on bilingual ballots, and state and local election reform; produce reports and organize public forums.
Description of Summer Internship Program:
The summer program is ten weeks, from approximately June 9th through August 15th. Interns work full time and are supervised by attorneys in specific program areas. Interns will work on litigation, particularly legal research and writing, legal and policy advocacy, community outreach and education, and client intakes. Each program area differs in emphasis. Summer interns attend weekly brown bag lectures on a range of public interest legal topics along with interns from other legal defense funds and civil rights groups. AALDEF also provides trainings in housing law, naturalization procedures, and immigration law. The position is unpaid. However, in previous years many AALDEF interns have been successful at securing independent funding and work-study funds may also be available. Academic credit can be arranged.
To Apply:
· Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to be received by AALDEF on or before Friday, February 1, 2008 at the address below. Fax or email applications are acceptable.
· Any bilingual ability should be stated in the application. Bilingual ability is helpful but not required. Gujarati, Hindi, Khmer, Korean, and Urdu-speaking applicants are especially urged to apply.
· Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the February 1, 2008 deadline. Interviewing will take place in February, however, some interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis prior to that time.
Summer Internship Search (Legal)
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
99 Hudson Street, 12th floor
New York , New York 10013-2815
Fax: 212-966-4303 Email: info[at]aaldef.org
For more information, contact:
Jennifer Weng at 212-966-5932 x212 or jweng[at]aaldef.org
Ivy Suriyopas at 212-966-5932 x235 or isuriyopas[at]aaldef.org
*Please do not email applications to jweng[at]aaldef.org or isuriyopas[at]aaldef.org.
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FORDHAM-SKKU SUMMER LAW INSTITUTE PROGRAM
The Fordham-SKKU Summer Institute of International Law offers courses in international and comparative law, and following the program, students may apply for internships with multi-national corporations (such as Samsung and Hyundai), the Korean Supreme and Constitutional courts, as well as some paid summer associate positions at leading Korean law firms. For more information, please see http://law.fordham.edu/korea, and the posting on the bulletin board outside the APALSA office.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Announcements for the week of January 22, 2008
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.
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UPDATE: CHINESE (MANDARIN) LANGUAGE TABLE! -- Thursday, January 24, 2008
A group of BC Law students are trying to organize a Chinese (Mandarin) Language Table during lunchtimes to chat and practice their Mandarin Chinese. A group is planning to meet this Thursday, from 1-2 in the cafeteria. If interested, please email Jen Olson at jlolson3[at]gmail.com. If people are interested but are unable to attend the meeting, PLEASE email for additional information.
All levels are welcome!
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NOTE: THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THIS FELLOWSHIP IS TODAY.
STOEL RIVES LLP FIRST-YEAR LAW STUDENT DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP (Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 23, 2008)
Stoel Rives LLP is pleased to provide the following information regarding their 2008 First-Year Student Diversity Fellowships. Fellowships are available in their Boise, Portland, and Seattle offices. Fellowships include a paid summer associate position and a $7,500 scholarship to help defray tuition and related expenses during the 2008/2009 academic year.
Stoel Rives LLP is a business law firm with more than 350 attorneys operating out of 11 offices. Diversity is one of Stoel Rives' core values and a key part of the firm's strategic vision. Stoel Rives is committed to fostering diversity within their firm and within the legal community. The firm defines diversity broadly, including differing life experiences and backgrounds as well as the recognized and often legally protected characteristics such as gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age. In 2007, more than half of the summer associates working at the firm came from diverse backgrounds.
To further their commitment, Stoel Rives has established First-Year Law Student Diversity Fellowships. Each diverse fellowship recipient is awarded a salaried 2008 summer associate position and a $7,500 scholarship for the 2008-09 academic year.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Good standing as a first year law student at an ABA accredited law school.
- Demonstrated academic excellence and leadership ability, personal and professional accomplishments, commitment to community service and meaningful contribution to the diversity of the legal community.
- Demonstrated interest in living in Boise, Portland, or Seattle following law school graduation.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
- One-page personal statement addressing the selection criteria and providing any additional relevant information regarding your life experiences and aspirations.
- Current resume with three professional references.
- Undergraduate and law school (if available) transcript(s). Unofficial copies are acceptable.
- A legal writing sample that has not been edited by others (maximum of 10 pages).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
- Please send application materials to the applicable office of interest listed below. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE APPLICABLE STOEL RIVES OFFICE NO LATER THAN JANUARY 23, 2008. For further information, please contact Lianne Caster at (206) 386-7539 or lecaster[at]stoel.com, or see the posting on the bulletin board outside the APALSA office.
BOISE, IDAHO: Mari Moody, Stoel Rives LLP 101 S. Capitol Blvd., Suite 1900, Boise, ID 83702 | Tel: (208) 389-9000 | Fax: (208) 389-9040 | boisefellowship[at]stoel.com
PORTLAND, OREGON: Michelle Baird-Johnson, Stoel Rives LLP, 900 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 2600, Portland, OR 97204 | Tel: (503) 224-3380 | Fax: (503) 220-2480 | portlandfellowship[at]stoel.com
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Lianne Caster, Stoel Rives LLP, 600 University St., Suite 3600, Seattle, WA 98101 | Tel: (206) 624-0900 | Fax: (206) 386-7500 | seattlefellowship[at]stoel.com
For additional information about Stoel Rives LLP please visit www.stoel.com.
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BAY AREA LEGAL DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IN APALSA OFFICE
Lawrence Ma, a BC Law alum from the Class of 2001, who is based in San Francisco, has sent us copies of the 2008 Directory of Bay Area Law Firms and the 2007-2008 BASF (Bar Association of San Francisco) Directory. These could be valuable resources for those interested in seeking employment in the Bay Area for the summer.
If you would like to arrange a time to access these resources, please email Charlene Kwan.
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LEGAL ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE CENTER (LARC) -- EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) OUTREACH PROJECT
The Legal Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC), a free legal hotline located in Boston, is looking for volunteers for their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Outreach Project.
The EITC is a special tax benefit that helps to reduce or eliminate the taxes for low income workers. It can be worth over 4,500 dollars based on income and number of dependent children. LARC talks with over 15,000 clients on their hotline each year. Starting in January, they call back all the clients that may be eligible to tell them about the EITC and direct them towards tax preparation centers that can help them file. EITC can be a very effective anti-poverty tool and LARC is working to make it more accessible to the people who can benefit from it the most. LARC is hoping to get volunteers to come in and call their clients back regarding the EITC on Tuesday evenings, when they are open until 8pm. LARC will also be providing pizza to all their volunteers each week.
This could be a great opportunity for students to get experience working with clients in a legal services setting. Any questions can be directed to Heather Van Orman at hvanorman[at]gbls.org.
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PLEASE NOTE: The bulletin board outside the APALSA office is being updated on a semi-regular basis with job postings, applications for fellowships, Asian-American interest materials and other information (like the postings listed below). Feel free to stop by and check it out!
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FOSTER PEPPER PLLC 1L DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP -- SUMMER 2008 (Application Deadline: Friday, January 25, 2008)
A message from Foster Pepper PLLC:
Foster Pepper has traditionally sought and attracted strong lawyers with diverse backgrounds, believing that such diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients. We are committed to continuing that tradition by:
● Aggressively recruiting and hiring the most qualified diverse attorneys;
● Promoting those attorneys to positions of responsibility throughout the firm; and
● Maintaining a work environment that fosters mutual respect among all of our employees.
In an effort to deepen this commitment, we are pleased to announce the Foster Pepper 1L Diversity Fellowship. This Fellowship will provide the recipient with a paid summer associate position in our Seattle office and a $7,500 academic scholarship to be applied toward the 2008-2009 academic year.
Eligibility
The Foster Pepper 1L Diversity Fellowship is open to all individuals of color or another diverse background who:
● Are enrolled and in good standing as a first-year law student (Juris Doctor) at an ABA accredited law school;
● Demonstrate a record of academic achievement that evidences great promise for a successful career during the remainder of law school and in the legal profession;
● Contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the law school student body, and upon entering the legal profession,
the legal community; and
● Demonstrate a commitment to practice law in Seattle, Washington following graduation from law school.
Eligible Applicants Should Submit the Following Materials
● A personal statement of no more than 500 words describing your interest in practicing law in Seattle, Foster Pepper and its Summer Program, and how you would contribute to the diversity of Foster Pepper and the Seattle legal community;
● A resume;
● A copy of your undergraduate transcript and law school grades (when they become available); and
● Three professional or academic references (please provide contact information) and authorization to contact those individuals and disclose the reason for that contact.
Deadlines
-- January 25, 2008 Submission Deadline. Foster Pepper must receive all application materials by this date.
-- Early-February, 2008 Interviews with Semi-Finalists at Foster Pepper (Foster Pepper shall arrange and pay for semi-finalists’ travel to Foster Pepper’s Seattle office for interviews.)
-- February 15, 2008 Fellowship recipient announced (Consistent with NALP rules, Fellowship offer shall remain open for 14 days after the date extended.)
Please Submit Your Application Materials To:
Ms. Bethany Brown
Recruiting Manager
Foster Pepper PLLC
1111 Third Avenue, Suite 3400
Seattle, WA 98101
browb[at]foster.com
Further information is available at www.foster.com.
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ASIAN LAW CAUCUS -- SUMMER 2008 LAW CLERK INTERNSHIPS (Application Deadline: Friday, February 1, 2008)
The Asian Law Caucus is the nation's oldest legal and civil rights organization serving low-income Asian Pacific American communities. Founded in 1972, the Caucus strives to defend and empower the APA community through a three-pronged strategy of community education and organizing, provision of direct legal services, and strategic impact litigation.
Employment & Labor Projects: focuses on defending the rights of some of the most exploited members of the work force: low-wage immigrant workers. The Nail Salon Project confronts health and safety hazards in sweatshops by providing greatly needed legal and non-legal services, including community education, legal representation, impact litigation, and policy advocacy. Our employment project also challenges workplace discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, and religion in a post-9/11 context.
Immigrants' Rights: focuses on litigation, legal services, and organizing/outreach focusing on undocumented communities in the Bay Area around detention; deportation; constitutional and due process claims, including supporting community mobilization and education regarding comprehensive immigration reform.
Housing: The Housing Advocacy Project addresses the lack of affordable housing in the Bay Area. The project provides legal assistance to individual non-English speaking API tenants and seniors facing homelessness, as well as advocate for policies that preserve low-income housing and neighborhood diversity.
Racial, Ethnic, and Religious Profiling: Our work includes policy and potential litigation around individuals who were denied consumer services after being mistakenly linked to a terrorist watch list and individuals who face discriminatory searches and detentions after returning to the United States from travels abroad
Language Rights: services and community education for immigrants who speak limited or no English and experience unequal access to government services.
Juvenile Justice: provides legal advocacy, education, and policy advocacy for youth of color and their families. Its two focus areas are Juvenile Justice and School Harassment, Violence and Discrimination.
Being a Law Clerk at the Caucus: Summer law clerks must be available five days per week. Assignments include meeting with clients to draft declarations, helping to research and draft court filings such as briefs and motions, attending hearings, creating community education bulletins, and drafting letters in support of or opposing pending bills in Sacramento and Washington.
How to Apply: Send a brief letter of interest, resume, writing sample, and 2-3 references to Sin Yen Ling (e-mail or paper). Call or e-mail if you have questions:
Asian Law Caucus
939 Market Street, Suite 201
San Francisco, CA 94103
www.asianlawcaucus.org
Phone: (415) 896-1701, ext. 110
sinyenL[at]asianlawcaucus.org
Application Deadlines: Feb. 1, 2008 (Late applications accepted only if space remains available)
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GOULSTON & STORRS PANEL DISCUSSION AND 1L RECEPTION -- Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Goulston & Storrs, a 200 lawyer firm, is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion and reception for 1L students of color to be held in our first floor conference center at 400 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, on Tuesday, January 29 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Goulston & Storrs is committed to increasing diversity in their firm and believe you will find the panel to be helpful and informative as you go forward in planning your legal career.
Goulston & Storrs plans to have an interactive discussion between lawyers and law students on various topics such as preparing for the OCI process, interviewing tips, summer programs, and what it’s like to practice law. Their attorneys will talk about the realities of their specific practice areas. In addition, during their cocktail and dessert reception, you will have an opportunity to speak with their attorneys of color about their experiences.
The Goulston & Storrs offices are located at 400 Atlantic Avenue next to the Boston Harbor Hotel on Rowes Wharf (T Red Line to South Station). They will also have great food, wine and beer. Space is limited, so please RSVP to Jennifer Smith at jsmith[at]goulstonstorrs.com or (617) 574-4072 by Thursday, January 24, 2008. They look forward to meeting you in their first floor conference center on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
Also please visit Goulston & Storrs at www.goulstonstorrs.com
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AALDEF 2008 SUMMER LEGAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
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. For more information about AALDEF, please visit our website at www.aaldef.org.
Internships for the summer of 2008 are available in the following program areas:
-- Anti-Trafficking Initiative, legal research on the Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (TVPA), as well as outreach, community education, and advocacy on the rights of women and youth trafficking survivors.
-- Community Health Care Initiative, legal research, as well as community education and outreach in the areas of immigration, government benefits, language rights, and health care access;
-- Economic Justice for Workers, litigation on behalf of garment, restaurant, and other low wage workers;
-- Educational Equity and Youth Rights, legal services, policy work, community education, research and litigation concerning educational equity, juvenile justice, affirmative action and post 9-11 hate violence and racial targeting;
-- Immigrant Access to Justice, litigation, legal services, and organizing/outreach with communities impacted by 9-11, including special interest detainees, special registration, voluntary interviews by the government, the 9-11 absconder initiative, and local and state enforcement of immigration laws;
-- New Jersey Asian American Legal Project, community outreach, education, and legal services to Asian Americans in New Jersey, as well as community organizing and litigation on employment-related claims for Asian immigrant workers in New Jersey.
-- South Asian Workers Project, direct legal services on employment-related claims to South Asian immigrant workers, as well as community education and advocacy; and
-- Voting Rights, legal research and fact development under the Voting Rights Act and Equal Protection challenging anti-Asian voter discrimination, advocacy on bilingual ballots, and state and local election reform; produce reports and organize public forums.
Description of Summer Internship Program:
The summer program is ten weeks, from approximately June 9th through August 15th. Interns work full time and are supervised by attorneys in specific program areas. Interns will work on litigation, particularly legal research and writing, legal and policy advocacy, community outreach and education, and client intakes. Each program area differs in emphasis. Summer interns attend weekly brown bag lectures on a range of public interest legal topics along with interns from other legal defense funds and civil rights groups. AALDEF also provides trainings in housing law, naturalization procedures, and immigration law. The position is unpaid. However, in previous years many AALDEF interns have been successful at securing independent funding and work-study funds may also be available. Academic credit can be arranged.
To Apply:
· Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to be received by AALDEF on or before Friday, February 1, 2008 at the address below. Fax or email applications are acceptable.
· Any bilingual ability should be stated in the application. Bilingual ability is helpful but not required. Gujarati, Hindi, Khmer, Korean, and Urdu-speaking applicants are especially urged to apply.
· Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the February 1, 2008 deadline. Interviewing will take place in February, however, some interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis prior to that time.
Summer Internship Search (Legal)
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
99 Hudson Street, 12th floor
New York , New York 10013-2815
Fax: 212-966-4303 Email: info[at]aaldef.org
For more information, contact:
Jennifer Weng at 212-966-5932 x212 or jweng[at]aaldef.org
Ivy Suriyopas at 212-966-5932 x235 or isuriyopas[at]aaldef.org
*Please do not email applications to jweng[at]aaldef.org or isuriyopas[at]aaldef.org.
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FORDHAM-SKKU SUMMER LAW INSTITUTE PROGRAM
The Fordham-SKKU Summer Institute of International Law offers courses in international and comparative law, and following the program, students may apply for internships with multi-national corporations (such as Samsung and Hyundai), the Korean Supreme and Constitutional courts, as well as some paid summer associate positions at leading Korean law firms. For more information, please see http://law.fordham.edu/korea, and the posting on the bulletin board outside the APALSA office.
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.
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UPDATE: CHINESE (MANDARIN) LANGUAGE TABLE! -- Thursday, January 24, 2008
A group of BC Law students are trying to organize a Chinese (Mandarin) Language Table during lunchtimes to chat and practice their Mandarin Chinese. A group is planning to meet this Thursday, from 1-2 in the cafeteria. If interested, please email Jen Olson at jlolson3[at]gmail.com. If people are interested but are unable to attend the meeting, PLEASE email for additional information.
All levels are welcome!
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NOTE: THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THIS FELLOWSHIP IS TODAY.
STOEL RIVES LLP FIRST-YEAR LAW STUDENT DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP (Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 23, 2008)
Stoel Rives LLP is pleased to provide the following information regarding their 2008 First-Year Student Diversity Fellowships. Fellowships are available in their Boise, Portland, and Seattle offices. Fellowships include a paid summer associate position and a $7,500 scholarship to help defray tuition and related expenses during the 2008/2009 academic year.
Stoel Rives LLP is a business law firm with more than 350 attorneys operating out of 11 offices. Diversity is one of Stoel Rives' core values and a key part of the firm's strategic vision. Stoel Rives is committed to fostering diversity within their firm and within the legal community. The firm defines diversity broadly, including differing life experiences and backgrounds as well as the recognized and often legally protected characteristics such as gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age. In 2007, more than half of the summer associates working at the firm came from diverse backgrounds.
To further their commitment, Stoel Rives has established First-Year Law Student Diversity Fellowships. Each diverse fellowship recipient is awarded a salaried 2008 summer associate position and a $7,500 scholarship for the 2008-09 academic year.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Good standing as a first year law student at an ABA accredited law school.
- Demonstrated academic excellence and leadership ability, personal and professional accomplishments, commitment to community service and meaningful contribution to the diversity of the legal community.
- Demonstrated interest in living in Boise, Portland, or Seattle following law school graduation.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
- One-page personal statement addressing the selection criteria and providing any additional relevant information regarding your life experiences and aspirations.
- Current resume with three professional references.
- Undergraduate and law school (if available) transcript(s). Unofficial copies are acceptable.
- A legal writing sample that has not been edited by others (maximum of 10 pages).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
- Please send application materials to the applicable office of interest listed below. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE APPLICABLE STOEL RIVES OFFICE NO LATER THAN JANUARY 23, 2008. For further information, please contact Lianne Caster at (206) 386-7539 or lecaster[at]stoel.com, or see the posting on the bulletin board outside the APALSA office.
BOISE, IDAHO: Mari Moody, Stoel Rives LLP 101 S. Capitol Blvd., Suite 1900, Boise, ID 83702 | Tel: (208) 389-9000 | Fax: (208) 389-9040 | boisefellowship[at]stoel.com
PORTLAND, OREGON: Michelle Baird-Johnson, Stoel Rives LLP, 900 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 2600, Portland, OR 97204 | Tel: (503) 224-3380 | Fax: (503) 220-2480 | portlandfellowship[at]stoel.com
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Lianne Caster, Stoel Rives LLP, 600 University St., Suite 3600, Seattle, WA 98101 | Tel: (206) 624-0900 | Fax: (206) 386-7500 | seattlefellowship[at]stoel.com
For additional information about Stoel Rives LLP please visit www.stoel.com.
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BAY AREA LEGAL DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IN APALSA OFFICE
Lawrence Ma, a BC Law alum from the Class of 2001, who is based in San Francisco, has sent us copies of the 2008 Directory of Bay Area Law Firms and the 2007-2008 BASF (Bar Association of San Francisco) Directory. These could be valuable resources for those interested in seeking employment in the Bay Area for the summer.
If you would like to arrange a time to access these resources, please email Charlene Kwan.
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LEGAL ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE CENTER (LARC) -- EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) OUTREACH PROJECT
The Legal Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC), a free legal hotline located in Boston, is looking for volunteers for their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Outreach Project.
The EITC is a special tax benefit that helps to reduce or eliminate the taxes for low income workers. It can be worth over 4,500 dollars based on income and number of dependent children. LARC talks with over 15,000 clients on their hotline each year. Starting in January, they call back all the clients that may be eligible to tell them about the EITC and direct them towards tax preparation centers that can help them file. EITC can be a very effective anti-poverty tool and LARC is working to make it more accessible to the people who can benefit from it the most. LARC is hoping to get volunteers to come in and call their clients back regarding the EITC on Tuesday evenings, when they are open until 8pm. LARC will also be providing pizza to all their volunteers each week.
This could be a great opportunity for students to get experience working with clients in a legal services setting. Any questions can be directed to Heather Van Orman at hvanorman[at]gbls.org.
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PLEASE NOTE: The bulletin board outside the APALSA office is being updated on a semi-regular basis with job postings, applications for fellowships, Asian-American interest materials and other information (like the postings listed below). Feel free to stop by and check it out!
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FOSTER PEPPER PLLC 1L DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP -- SUMMER 2008 (Application Deadline: Friday, January 25, 2008)
A message from Foster Pepper PLLC:
Foster Pepper has traditionally sought and attracted strong lawyers with diverse backgrounds, believing that such diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients. We are committed to continuing that tradition by:
● Aggressively recruiting and hiring the most qualified diverse attorneys;
● Promoting those attorneys to positions of responsibility throughout the firm; and
● Maintaining a work environment that fosters mutual respect among all of our employees.
In an effort to deepen this commitment, we are pleased to announce the Foster Pepper 1L Diversity Fellowship. This Fellowship will provide the recipient with a paid summer associate position in our Seattle office and a $7,500 academic scholarship to be applied toward the 2008-2009 academic year.
Eligibility
The Foster Pepper 1L Diversity Fellowship is open to all individuals of color or another diverse background who:
● Are enrolled and in good standing as a first-year law student (Juris Doctor) at an ABA accredited law school;
● Demonstrate a record of academic achievement that evidences great promise for a successful career during the remainder of law school and in the legal profession;
● Contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the law school student body, and upon entering the legal profession,
the legal community; and
● Demonstrate a commitment to practice law in Seattle, Washington following graduation from law school.
Eligible Applicants Should Submit the Following Materials
● A personal statement of no more than 500 words describing your interest in practicing law in Seattle, Foster Pepper and its Summer Program, and how you would contribute to the diversity of Foster Pepper and the Seattle legal community;
● A resume;
● A copy of your undergraduate transcript and law school grades (when they become available); and
● Three professional or academic references (please provide contact information) and authorization to contact those individuals and disclose the reason for that contact.
Deadlines
-- January 25, 2008 Submission Deadline. Foster Pepper must receive all application materials by this date.
-- Early-February, 2008 Interviews with Semi-Finalists at Foster Pepper (Foster Pepper shall arrange and pay for semi-finalists’ travel to Foster Pepper’s Seattle office for interviews.)
-- February 15, 2008 Fellowship recipient announced (Consistent with NALP rules, Fellowship offer shall remain open for 14 days after the date extended.)
Please Submit Your Application Materials To:
Ms. Bethany Brown
Recruiting Manager
Foster Pepper PLLC
1111 Third Avenue, Suite 3400
Seattle, WA 98101
browb[at]foster.com
Further information is available at www.foster.com.
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ASIAN LAW CAUCUS -- SUMMER 2008 LAW CLERK INTERNSHIPS (Application Deadline: Friday, February 1, 2008)
The Asian Law Caucus is the nation's oldest legal and civil rights organization serving low-income Asian Pacific American communities. Founded in 1972, the Caucus strives to defend and empower the APA community through a three-pronged strategy of community education and organizing, provision of direct legal services, and strategic impact litigation.
Employment & Labor Projects: focuses on defending the rights of some of the most exploited members of the work force: low-wage immigrant workers. The Nail Salon Project confronts health and safety hazards in sweatshops by providing greatly needed legal and non-legal services, including community education, legal representation, impact litigation, and policy advocacy. Our employment project also challenges workplace discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, and religion in a post-9/11 context.
Immigrants' Rights: focuses on litigation, legal services, and organizing/outreach focusing on undocumented communities in the Bay Area around detention; deportation; constitutional and due process claims, including supporting community mobilization and education regarding comprehensive immigration reform.
Housing: The Housing Advocacy Project addresses the lack of affordable housing in the Bay Area. The project provides legal assistance to individual non-English speaking API tenants and seniors facing homelessness, as well as advocate for policies that preserve low-income housing and neighborhood diversity.
Racial, Ethnic, and Religious Profiling: Our work includes policy and potential litigation around individuals who were denied consumer services after being mistakenly linked to a terrorist watch list and individuals who face discriminatory searches and detentions after returning to the United States from travels abroad
Language Rights: services and community education for immigrants who speak limited or no English and experience unequal access to government services.
Juvenile Justice: provides legal advocacy, education, and policy advocacy for youth of color and their families. Its two focus areas are Juvenile Justice and School Harassment, Violence and Discrimination.
Being a Law Clerk at the Caucus: Summer law clerks must be available five days per week. Assignments include meeting with clients to draft declarations, helping to research and draft court filings such as briefs and motions, attending hearings, creating community education bulletins, and drafting letters in support of or opposing pending bills in Sacramento and Washington.
How to Apply: Send a brief letter of interest, resume, writing sample, and 2-3 references to Sin Yen Ling (e-mail or paper). Call or e-mail if you have questions:
Asian Law Caucus
939 Market Street, Suite 201
San Francisco, CA 94103
www.asianlawcaucus.org
Phone: (415) 896-1701, ext. 110
sinyenL[at]asianlawcaucus.org
Application Deadlines: Feb. 1, 2008 (Late applications accepted only if space remains available)
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GOULSTON & STORRS PANEL DISCUSSION AND 1L RECEPTION -- Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Goulston & Storrs, a 200 lawyer firm, is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion and reception for 1L students of color to be held in our first floor conference center at 400 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, on Tuesday, January 29 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Goulston & Storrs is committed to increasing diversity in their firm and believe you will find the panel to be helpful and informative as you go forward in planning your legal career.
Goulston & Storrs plans to have an interactive discussion between lawyers and law students on various topics such as preparing for the OCI process, interviewing tips, summer programs, and what it’s like to practice law. Their attorneys will talk about the realities of their specific practice areas. In addition, during their cocktail and dessert reception, you will have an opportunity to speak with their attorneys of color about their experiences.
The Goulston & Storrs offices are located at 400 Atlantic Avenue next to the Boston Harbor Hotel on Rowes Wharf (T Red Line to South Station). They will also have great food, wine and beer. Space is limited, so please RSVP to Jennifer Smith at jsmith[at]goulstonstorrs.com or (617) 574-4072 by Thursday, January 24, 2008. They look forward to meeting you in their first floor conference center on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
Also please visit Goulston & Storrs at www.goulstonstorrs.com
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AALDEF 2008 SUMMER LEGAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
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. For more information about AALDEF, please visit our website at www.aaldef.org.
Internships for the summer of 2008 are available in the following program areas:
-- Anti-Trafficking Initiative, legal research on the Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (TVPA), as well as outreach, community education, and advocacy on the rights of women and youth trafficking survivors.
-- Community Health Care Initiative, legal research, as well as community education and outreach in the areas of immigration, government benefits, language rights, and health care access;
-- Economic Justice for Workers, litigation on behalf of garment, restaurant, and other low wage workers;
-- Educational Equity and Youth Rights, legal services, policy work, community education, research and litigation concerning educational equity, juvenile justice, affirmative action and post 9-11 hate violence and racial targeting;
-- Immigrant Access to Justice, litigation, legal services, and organizing/outreach with communities impacted by 9-11, including special interest detainees, special registration, voluntary interviews by the government, the 9-11 absconder initiative, and local and state enforcement of immigration laws;
-- New Jersey Asian American Legal Project, community outreach, education, and legal services to Asian Americans in New Jersey, as well as community organizing and litigation on employment-related claims for Asian immigrant workers in New Jersey.
-- South Asian Workers Project, direct legal services on employment-related claims to South Asian immigrant workers, as well as community education and advocacy; and
-- Voting Rights, legal research and fact development under the Voting Rights Act and Equal Protection challenging anti-Asian voter discrimination, advocacy on bilingual ballots, and state and local election reform; produce reports and organize public forums.
Description of Summer Internship Program:
The summer program is ten weeks, from approximately June 9th through August 15th. Interns work full time and are supervised by attorneys in specific program areas. Interns will work on litigation, particularly legal research and writing, legal and policy advocacy, community outreach and education, and client intakes. Each program area differs in emphasis. Summer interns attend weekly brown bag lectures on a range of public interest legal topics along with interns from other legal defense funds and civil rights groups. AALDEF also provides trainings in housing law, naturalization procedures, and immigration law. The position is unpaid. However, in previous years many AALDEF interns have been successful at securing independent funding and work-study funds may also be available. Academic credit can be arranged.
To Apply:
· Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to be received by AALDEF on or before Friday, February 1, 2008 at the address below. Fax or email applications are acceptable.
· Any bilingual ability should be stated in the application. Bilingual ability is helpful but not required. Gujarati, Hindi, Khmer, Korean, and Urdu-speaking applicants are especially urged to apply.
· Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the February 1, 2008 deadline. Interviewing will take place in February, however, some interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis prior to that time.
Summer Internship Search (Legal)
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
99 Hudson Street, 12th floor
New York , New York 10013-2815
Fax: 212-966-4303 Email: info[at]aaldef.org
For more information, contact:
Jennifer Weng at 212-966-5932 x212 or jweng[at]aaldef.org
Ivy Suriyopas at 212-966-5932 x235 or isuriyopas[at]aaldef.org
*Please do not email applications to jweng[at]aaldef.org or isuriyopas[at]aaldef.org.
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FORDHAM-SKKU SUMMER LAW INSTITUTE PROGRAM
The Fordham-SKKU Summer Institute of International Law offers courses in international and comparative law, and following the program, students may apply for internships with multi-national corporations (such as Samsung and Hyundai), the Korean Supreme and Constitutional courts, as well as some paid summer associate positions at leading Korean law firms. For more information, please see http://law.fordham.edu/korea, and the posting on the bulletin board outside the APALSA office.
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