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Meet with Jacob Lipton, Fellowship Director of the Justice Catalyst, on Monday, 4/23!
Jacob Lipton, Fellowship Director of the Justice Catalyst (and Program Director of the Systemic Justice Project at HLS) will be hosting 1-on-1 advising sessions about the Justice Catalyst Fellowship on Monday, 4/23.
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35th Annual Smith-Babcock-Williams Student Writing Competition
Learn more about the 35th Annual Smith-Babcock-Williams Student Writing Competition.
Entry-Level Job Search E-Advising Series: How to Decide What Kinds of Jobs to Pursue
A successful job search starts with identifying positions that are a good match for your preferences, experience, and skill set. A balance of focus and flexibility is key.
1Ls, Let Us Know How We're Doing!
Take this quick one-question survey to let us know about the 1L career advising experience. Your feedback is extremely important to us! All responses to the survey are anonymous.
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2018 Judge John R. Brown Award of $10,000 for Excellence in Legal Writing
Learn more about the 2018 Judge John R. Brown Award of $10,000 for Excellence in Legal Writing.
Opportunity for Chinese graduate students: 2018 U.S. Foreign Policy Colloquium
The U.S. Foreign Policy Colloquium (FPC) provides 75 of the best and brightest Chinese graduate students a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the complex forces that shape American foreign policy and inform the U.S.-China relationship. Interested students can apply today.
South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston Legal Intern Fellowship
SABA Greater Boston is proud to announce its 2018 annual Legal Intern Fellowship Program. The program is intended to provide funding in an amount up to $5,000 for either law students of South Asian descent working over the summer in otherwise unpaid legal positions at non-profit or government organizations or law students working in an unpaid legal internship focusing on the needs of the South Asian community. Learn more about the legal intern fellowship program.
Lambda Legal Takes on LGBT Rights with HLS Alum Fatma Marouf and Her Partner
Fatma and Bryn have long wanted to have children, and, after administrators at a Fort Worth-based USCCB affiliate invited Fatma to visit and learn about the affiliate’s work with unaccompanied refugee children, decided they wanted to become foster parents for a refugee child and asked to start the licensing process. However, when in their first interview they revealed that they were a married same-sex couple, the affiliate’s Director of International Foster Care informed them that they would not be permitted to apply to be foster parents because their family structure did not “mirror the Holy Family.”
One month in Israel! Summer or Fall 2018
The Center for the Study of Crime, Law and Society in the University of Haifa in Israel, is looking for a research assistant for a period of one month during the summer or Fall of 2018 (July, August or September).
30 Under 30, Class of ’18: Lauren Blodgett, Immigration Lawyer
"Brooklyn is where I get to perform my super-power of being an immigration attorney!"
Visiting Advisor Jonathan Taylor, Principal at Gupta Wessler PLLC
Sign-up for one-on-one advising with Jonathan Taylor, Principal at Gupta Wessler PLLC.
Visiting Advisor Robert Stockman
Meet one-on-one with visiting advisor Robert Stockman, Senior Attorney for the Health Program Team at the Environmental Defense Fund.
On the way to the Super Bowl, a visit to Harvard Law
New England Patriots Defensive Captain Devin McCourty, teammates Johnson Bademosi, Matthew Slater and Duron Harmon, and team president Jonathan Kraft participated in the event which featured panel discussions on inequities in the criminal justice system.
Chayes International Public Service Fellowship
Deadline: February 1, 2018
The Chayes summer fellowships, administered by International Legal Studies, provide Harvard Law School students with the opportunity to spend eight weeks engaged in public service with an international scope and/or relevant to countries in development or those making transitions to peace, stability, and democracy.
Human Rights Program Summer Fellowships: Deadline Approaching!
HRP’s Summer Fellowship is open to J.D. students going into their 2L or 3L years and some LL.M.s. Applications are due February 1, 2018; students must meet with Emily before applying.
New employers added to the Massachusetts Law School Consortium Job Fair
New employers have registered for the MLSC Job Fair in January. While the bidding deadline has passed for most registered employers, you may bid on the newly registered employers until December 15th at noon. The new program can found through the MLSC Symplicity CSM titled: “Additional Employers Gov/PI Program – January 2018 at BU Law”.
Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Professionalism Guide
As a new professional, everything you do will impact your reputation. Put your best foot forward in your job search by following our professionalism tips.
Guest access to HKS and HSPH career databases
The Harvard School of Public Health and the Harvard Kennedy School are offering guest access to their career databases! Log-in information and instructions have been provided below.