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The Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti (IJDH) is a U.S.-based human rights nonprofit organization that has been promoting human rights… -
ABA Center for Human Rights Fall 2022 Legal Externship
April 28, 2022
The American Bar Association (ABA) Center for Human Rights is the ABA’s focal entity for critical human rights concerns in the United States and around the…
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Office of Senate Counsel Fall 2022 Internship
April 28, 2022
The Office of Senate Counsel is responsible for a variety of legislative and legal matters for the Senate and individual Senators, serving as the chamber’s…
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The Public Interest Law Center 2022 Fall Legal Internships
April 27, 2022
The Amy Ginensky & Andy Rogoff Emerging Advocate Initiative is our internship program for law students and undergraduates seeking an opportunity to immerse themselves in…
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Animal Outlook Fall 2022 Legal Advocacy Internship
April 27, 2022
Animal Outlook is seeking part-time legal interns for Fall 2022 (unpaid). Animal Outlook is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal advocacy organization. Working to end animal…
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We are seeking original submissions of 10,000-15,000 words from students for our Winter 2023 print edition. We welcome submissions from law as well as non-law students. We invite submissions on a wide range of topics, including law, policy, politics, and history, as long as the subject matter will be of interest to policymakers. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at hlsjol@mail.law.harvard.edu. Please submit pieces by Sunday, June 19 via email to hlsjol@mail.law.harvard.edu with the subject line .
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Research Assistants are needed for the summer and fall to work on a project involving solitary confinement of immigrants.
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Watch our panel of HLS alumni speak about their own journey from practicing at a law firm to a public interest career. Of varied backgrounds, our alums will share what they did to successfully make the transition and what they experienced along the way.
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Spring RA Opportunity in Health Law & Policy Clinic
April 13, 2022
The Health Law and Policy Clinic (HLPC) of the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation (CHLPI) of HLS is seeking a paid Research Assistant (RA). HLPC is currently working with the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) to collect data regarding Medicaid coverage of hepatitis C treatment. The RA will review state Medicaid websites for 8 states, identifying and analyzing policy documents to determine whether specific coverage restrictions for hepatitis C treatment are in place. No health law knowledge or experience is necessary.
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Submit your student writing to the Harvard International Law Journal's Student Note Competition! The winner of the Competition for Volume 64(1) will be published alongside leading academics and receive comprehensive feedback throughout the editing process. Successful Notes are engaging, make new arguments, and deal with international or comparative law. Pieces should be between 8,000 and 16,000 words, including footnote citations. Only current HLS students or graduates one year out (JDs, LLMs, and SJDs all welcome) are eligible for the Competition.
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Professor Lopez seeks Research Assistant
March 30, 2022
Seeking Research Assistant for brief project
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The Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation (CHLPI) of Harvard Law School is seeking a paid Research Assistant (RA). CHLPI is currently working with the Illinois Community Health Worker Association to conduct roundtable sessions with stakeholders. The RA will review and prepare transcripts from roundtable meetings for analysis including reviewing transcripts and video recordings in order to reorganize transcripts according to speaker and to correct text for errors where necessary. No health law knowledge or experience is necessary.
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EJW Fellowship Info Session
March 24, 2022
Explore the possibilities of gaining 2 years of support at the job of your dreams with an innovative project at a U.S.-based organization by hearing from the Equal Justice Works Foundation.
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Summer Research Assistants for Professor Cass Sunstein
March 8, 2022
Research Assistant positions involving administrative law, climate change, environmental law, and behavioral economics for Prof. Cass Sunstein
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Research Assistant Positions in Health Law for Prof. Glenn Cohen
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Research Assistants for Prof. Lessig
February 28, 2022
Professor Lessig is looking for RAs who can devote substantial time to research, beginning as soon as possible but especially over the summer. If interested, please send CV and a brief statement of interest to a2lessig@pobox.com.
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2022-2023 Dean Acheson Legal Stage Program at the Court of Justice for the European Union
February 16, 2022
The United States Embassy in Luxembourg is accepting applications for the Dean Acheson Legal Stage (traineeship/apprenticeship) Program at the Court of Justice of the European Union for fall 2022 and spring 2023.
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RA Position for Professor Kraakman
February 16, 2022
Professor Kraakman is looking for an RA to assist in research on the composition of corporate boards.
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Law and International Development Society: Spring semester project applications due 2/13
February 16, 2022
Apply to join a spring semester project with the Law and International Development Society! Applications are due Sunday, February 13 at 6 pm.
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For our research activities and projects within Harvard’s SHARIAsource, we are looking for a Digital Humanities assistant. As part of the SHARIAsource Digital Humanities team led by Dr. Yusuf Celik, you will be mainly working on a variety of data-oriented tasks. These tasks include but are not limited to recording and updating information on historical sources, figures, and locations. Applicants should submit (1) a CV/resume, (2) an unofficial transcript, and (3) a brief statement of interest at https://harvardlaw.formstack.com/forms/pil_dh_application_spring_2022
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Research Assistant for Freezeouts Project
February 7, 2022
Professor Subramanian seeks a research assistant to help with a small project on freezeouts. The project will primarily involve data collection and some writing. If interested, please send your resume or CV and a brief statement of interest to Jenna Cowie (jcowie@law.harvard.edu).
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Spring Break Pro Bono Opportunities with the Texas Access to Justice Commission – Apply by February 9
February 3, 2022
Applications must be submitted by February 9. https://texasatj.org/pro-bono-spring-break Most placements are virtual, but there are few in-person slots. Each year during Spring Break, law…
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Harvard University Climate Education Initiatives Focus Groups
February 3, 2022
Students are invited to join Professor Richard Lazarus and Dean Catherine Claypoole (who are serving on the University’s Climate Education Committee) at a focus group on Tuesday, February 8 (1-1:45 pm) or Wednesday, February 9 (12-12:45 pm) to discuss (1) what climate education at Harvard should look like in 2030, and what the implications of this vision are for undergraduate, professional, and doctoral education at Harvard and also (2) what Harvard’s priorities for initial steps at the School or University level should be to improve climate education at Harvard in the short run. If you’re interested in joining us for this discussion, please sign up for a focus group here. We look forward to your thoughts.
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Research Assistant Opportunity for Randomized Trial of Accreditation of Health Care in Jails
February 2, 2022
RAs Needed for Randomized Trial of Accreditation of Health Care in Jails
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RAs for Research Projects on Modern and Medieval Criminal Law
January 31, 2022
Research assistants needed for projects related to modern American criminal procedure and (separately) medieval English felony law.
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Optional Reading Group in Japanese Law
January 31, 2022
Offer to start an informal, no-credit reading group for reading law in Japanese.
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The Berkman Klein Center's Institute for Rebooting Social Media is currently recruiting Harvard graduate students for a spring discussion group. This interdisciplinary, student-led group will explore some of social media’s most pressing topics and questions in relation to policy, technology, and sociology. For more details and to apply please visit https://brk.mn/discussionapp. Application deadline: January 30th, 5pm.
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Opportunity: Research Assistant for the Leadership Team of the Berkman Klein Center
January 28, 2022
The new Executive Director of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, Sue Hendrickson, and the Managing Director, Elisabeth Sylvan, are looking to hire entrepreneurial research assistants for the spring semester to support their leadership of the Center and the Center’s engagement on a broad range of initiatives relating to the rapidly evolving relationship between the Internet, technology and society.
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Professor Jack Goldsmith looking for RA’s – Federal Courts Issues
January 25, 2022
Professor Goldsmith is interested in hiring a research assistant for work over the summer. The research will mostly concern federal courts issues. The work can be part time and at a distance. If you are interested send a resume and transcript to dqashat@law.harvard.edu.
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LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic Director Alexander Chen is looking for research assistants to work on current projects relating to gender and sexuality law, constitutional law, civil rights law, and family law. Please send to Caroline Fitzgerald (cfitzgerald@law.harvard.edu) the following information: (1) a letter indicating your area(s) of interest, relevant background, and amount of time available, (2) a resume, and (3) a law school transcript.
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Legal Tech Fictional Writing Competition
January 25, 2022
The second annual law student Legal Tech Fictional Writing competition is now open. Submit a short entertaining story on the intersection of law and technology for your chance to win $1500 in prize money. Deadline is March 1st. To learn more go to https://www.atjtechfellows.org/ltfwc
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New spring online course – EDU 405 Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery: A Normative Case-Study Writing Initiative
January 25, 2022
New online course with Professor Meira Levinson. Like many universities, Harvard has recently been grappling with the historical and contemporary legacy of slavery inscribed within our [sic] land and buildings, endowment, scholarship, teaching, and people. In Spring 2022, the University Committee on Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery (H&LS) will share materials, insights, and recommendations emerging from its work. How can students, staff, faculty, and alumni be encouraged to take these findings seriously and grapple with their (our) own roles in perpetuating or challenging these legacies?
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Research assistant – Religious Liberty/Legal History
January 18, 2022
Lael Weinberger is looking hire a research assistant to help him with research on religious liberty in American history
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Law & Social Change Program of Study Seeks Student Fellow
January 18, 2022
The L&SC Program seeks a student fellow to work with program chairs (Ben Sachs, Catherine Pattanayak, and Sabi Ardalan) to facilitate programming. Responsibilities will include updating the L&SC website. Other responsibilities may include brainstorming and organizing events, setting up mentoring opportunities, among others. Interested students should submit a resume and short (100-200 word) explanation of why they are interested in the position and ideas for improving the L&SC program to sardalan@law.harvard.edu. The position is paid.
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U.S. EPA Office of General Counsel Extern Program
October 28, 2021
U.S. EPA Office of General Counsel The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is the chief legal advisor to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the…
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10/28 Event: Trauma Informed Practice and Advocacy
October 25, 2021
The HLS Tenant Advocacy Project is hosting a training on Thursday, 10/28, 12:45-1:45 pm: Trauma Informed Practice and Advocacy. Open to all students. Learn…
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Pro Bono Week 2021!
October 22, 2021
Join the Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs in our celebration of National Pro Bono Week, October 25-29! This year’s theme is Advocacy at…
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U.S. Copyright Office, Program for Law Clerks Spring 2022
October 22, 2021
Title of Post: U.S. Copyright Office, Program for Law Clerks (Internship) Position Type: Internship Semester: Spring 2022 Compensation Type: Unpaid Description: United States Copyright…
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Animal Legal Defense Fund Spring 2022 Opportunities
October 22, 2021
Animal Legal Defense Fund The Animal Legal Defense Fund has several externship and student volunteer openings for spring semester 2022. Externships are experiential learning opportunities for which students receive academic…
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Queens County District Attorney Spring 2022 Legal Internship
October 22, 2021
The Office of the Queens County District Attorney is currently seeking applicants for our Spring Legal Internship, which will run from January through April 2022.
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Legal Aid Justice Center January and Spring 2022 Internships
October 15, 2021
About the Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC) The Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC) is a nationally recognized, non-profit organization that partners with communities and clients…
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Pro Bono Opportunity with Girls Who Venture
October 1, 2021
Girls Who Venture is looking for law student legal volunteers. Girls Who Venture explores and expands global knowledge on women entrepreneurship and the venture capital…
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Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence Volunteer/Intern
September 9, 2021
The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy and Representation Program currently seeks law school students interested in pursuing a part-time or full-time…
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Office of Legal Policy (OLP) Spring 2022 Intern
September 1, 2021
OFFICE OF LEGAL POLICY (OLP)
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950 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW
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Chambers of Judge O. Rogeriee Thompson – Fall 2021 Internship
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Judge Wilson in the Central District of California is hiring externs for the fall 2021 semester. Externs will work under the supervision of Judge Wilson’s…
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Judge Carter in the Central District of California has started accepting applications for remote or in-person fall externs. The position is primarily for a student…