Clinical Director/Professor Wendy Jacobs seeks a Research Assistant to work approximately 30 hours per week (flexible) during the summer. This is a paid position.  Ideally, work would begin in May 2012 and conclude by early/middle of August 2012.  The RA will work on several complex and important clinic projects relating to, inter alia, development of policies for drilling in the Arctic, lifecycle analyses of tar sands oil and solar power systems, and comments on regulations governing hydraulic fracturing for natural gas across the U.S.  In addition, the RA will help develop a case study for the siting and permitting of a large, off-shore wind farm. 

Applicants should have some grounding in environmental and administrative law, a strong academic record, excellent legal research and writing skills, and be well organized, detail-oriented and responsive.

To apply, please submit a resume, transcript, the names and contact information for two references, and a short statement of interest (no more than 2 pages) describing your relevant experience to:

Wendy B. Jacobs, Clinical Director and Professor
Environmental Law & Policy Clinic
Harvard Law School
6 Everett Street, Suite 4119
Cambridge, MA  02138
Phone:  617-496-3368
Email:   wjacobs at law.harvard.edu 

The deadline for applications is March 7.  Please also send a copy of your application materials to  jcalahong at law.harvard.edu.

Roberto Mangabeira Unger (Harvard Law School) seeks a Part-time (maximum 20 hours per week) Web Assistant.  The amount of work in the website varies and can be adjusted to suit the student’s academic schedule and other commitments.

The Web Assistant will:

Work closely with Professor Unger.

Maintain, modify, and update robertounger.net utilizing HTML and CSS.

Have the ability to post new information, links, large text and video files, all

while maintaining the look and feel of the site.

Test and evaluate robertounger.net for accuracy and functionality.

Assist with an ongoing, large media encoding project.

Although the website contains both English and Portuguese parts, the Web Assistant does

not need to read Portuguese.

The Web Assistant will be compensated at the Harvard Law School student research

assistant rate of $11.50 per hour.

If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to Heather Houston,

 hhouston at law.harvard.edu.

Visiting Professor Susan Crawford of the Harvard Law School and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government seeks a Research Assistant in Cambridge, MA for a period of one year. This position represents an ideal opportunity for those interested in future policy or law school studies, whether currently admitted or still applying to such programs.

Over the course of the year, a motivated individual will sharpen and focus his or her research agenda and make valuable contributions to the field of communications policy and beyond, while being exposed to leaders in academia, industry, and government. A research assistant in this position will work very closely with Professor Susan Crawford, assisting in a variety of research areas, e.g. Internet access, the free flow of information worldwide, and new forms of human collaboration online.  More information about Susan and her work can be found on her blog at: <http://scrawford.net/blog/>.

This research assistantship requires, primarily, the ability to absorb large amounts of written and other media materials from various sources (including but not restricted to: original sources, scholarly articles, news articles/blogs, interviews, databases) in a short amount of time, critically analyze that material and render it back. This rendering could take the form of prep materials for panels, conferences and presentations; article outlines; fact checking materials; original article or paper drafts; slide decks or other digested forms. Research is largely self-directed with little outside guidance beyond broad outlines and themes (though occasional targeted research assignment for a specific fact or image can be expected), so the ability to quickly critically appraise sources and identify interesting, relevant and original paths is essential. Wide-ranging interests and the ability to work on almost any issue or topic that arises is a plus. Excellent writing and editori
 al skills with an attention to detail are also required. Previous formal experience in Internet law or communications law is not required, but a strongly developed interest in the Internet, technology and policy is highly recommended.

This position is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

    * BA/BS preferred
    * Proven ability to complete independent research
    * Independent and self-motivated, comfortable working with little outside direction
    * Excellent critical reading skills: must have the ability to absorb large amounts of material quickly
    * Wide-ranging interests, able to work enthusiastically on intellectually diverse projects
    * Previous teaching/TAing experience a plus
    * Excellent writing and editing skills
    * Willing to engage intellectually in a non-territorial manner

Time Commitment & Payment:

Time commitment during the academic year will be 8-12 hours per week.  Continuation into the summer, with additional hours, is a possibility.

Research assistants are paid $11.50 an hour. No other benefits are provided.

To apply:

Please email a current CV or resume and a cover letter summarizing your interest and experience to Beth Tremblay at <Beth_Tremblay@harvard.edu>.

Research Assistants needed for work on use of psychological, medical, and country experts in asylum cases. Sabi Ardalan, Lecturer on Law and Clinical Instructor with the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic, is looking for research assistance this spring on the relationship between lawyers and psychological, medical and human rights experts in U.S. asylum cases, and the conflicts that may arise in the course of preparing a client’s case.  She is particularly interested in exploring interdisciplinary and comparative and international perspectives.

If interested, please email Sabi Ardalan at  sardalan at law.harvard.edu by February 17, 2012 with your resume and the basis for your interest in the position, including any relevant coursework or experience.

Research Assistant for Prof. Roe (bankruptcy and corporate law).
description: Professor Roe is looking for research assistance in business bankruptcy and corporate law for work starting now and for work during the summer.  Interested candidates please contact Anastasia Tolu ( atolu at law.harvard.edu), with CV and availability.

Professor Deborah Anker is looking for several part-time Research Assistants to work this spring, summer and/or fall on her book, Law of Asylum, which is published annually by West and is available in Westlaw.  Research Assistants will explore current topics in asylum and refugee law, including reviewing new case developments, recent articles, and regulatory and policy developments in the U.S. and internationally.

If interested, please email Bonnie Rubrecht at  brubrecht at law.harvard.edu by March 15 with your availability this spring, summer and/or fall (including number of hours you can work), the basis for your interest, your resume (including any relevant background or coursework), and transcript (unofficial okay).

Applications now available for 2012-2013 HLS Dorm Resident Assistants

Deadline to Apply: February 24^th @ 5:00 pm

Job Description and all application materials available at:

http://www.law.harvard.edu/current/student-services/housing/on-campus/how-to-become-an-r.a..html

Please contact Hayley Brown in the Dean of Students office with any questions:

hbrown@law.harvard.edu

617-496-6054

Professor Mark Roe is looking for research assistance in business bankruptcy and corporate law for work starting now and for work during the summer. Contact  atolu at law.harvard.edu, with CV, relevant background, and availability.

Harvard Law School Professor Hal Scott is Seeking a Research Fellow for the Committee on Capital Markets Regulation

Professor Hal S. Scott, Director of the Committee on Capital Markets Regulation, is seeking to interview candidates for a Research Fellow appointment. 

The Committee on Capital Markets Regulation (“Committee”) is an independent and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) research organization comprised of 32 leaders from the investor community, business, finance, law, accounting and academia and dedicated to improving the regulation of U.S. capital markets. Professor Hal S. Scott, Nomura Professor and Director of the Program on International Financial Systems at Harvard Law School, is Director of the Committee. The Committee is located in Cambridge, MA.

Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director of Research, the Research Fellow:

- Participates in the economic and legal research and analysis of issues studied by the Committee and assists in outreach to parties in connection with implementation of the Committee’s recommendations.
- Assists the Executive Director of Research in recruiting and supervising Harvard Law School and other research associates who support the Committee’s research.
- Assists the Executive Director of Research in preparing and issuing quarterly updates of the Committee’s competitiveness measures.
- Drafts and edits comment letters, reports, statements, testimony and press releases based on the research and activities of the Committee.

Background for the Research Fellow

The ideal Research Fellow would be a 3L or recent law school graduate with an interest in financial regulation and public policy and with experience in the financial services industry. Familiarity with the Dodd-Frank Act would be a plus. Applicants should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a capacity to deliver high-quality outputs and results under tight deadlines.

Experience: Law degree. Strong writing skills required.

Work week: The position is a one-year full time position (5 days).

Compensation: $50,000; competitive benefits

The Research Fellow position offers an individual the opportunity to be involved in world class research and engage with high level policy makers to assist in the implementation of the recommendations of the Committee’s 2009 report entitled The Global Financial Crisis: A Plan for Regulatory Reform, as well as to formulate positions on other issues growing out of the financial crisis.

It is contemplated that the Research Fellow would join the Committee upon graduation in June 2012, although arrangements could be made for a recent law graduate with the requisite qualifications to join at an earlier date. Residence in the Cambridge/Boston area is required.

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae to Jennifer Grygiel at the following email address:  jgrygiel at capmktsreg.org

For more information regarding the Committee please go to www.capmktsreg.org.

Seeking a 1 or 2L student passionate about environmental issues to coordinate the Harvard Law School Green Early Interview Program (Green EIP). 

Coordinator will independently manage program to encourage firms to reduce their environmental impacts associated with the EIP. Coordinator will receive support and collaboration from OCS staff and one-on-one guidance from HLS Sustainability Coordinator. This is a great way to interface with firms, develop project management skills and make a measurable environmental impact!

Pay: $18/hour

Time commitment: Approx. 2 hours/week (flexible), February 2012-September 2012 including summer work which can be done remotely.

Applications due February 17, 2012 (11:59PM). 

Learn more about the job and download application at:
http://green.harvard.edu/ofs/jobs#eip

Contact  kathryn_cosgrove at harvard.edu with questions.

A limited number of placements are still available in LSC’s summer program for 1Ls and 2Ls. Interested students should submit application materials immediately to Julie McCormack.

The Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School was founded in 1979 and embodies a commitment to education and service in the study of law.  Our primary purpose is to educate law students for practice and professional service in a fully functioning law office; to harness the energies and efforts of those law students to meet the legal needs of a diverse, urban clientele; to experiment with approaches to increase access to legal services; and to study and understand the public policies and institutions that most directly affect lower income individuals and families. 

Use your 1L or 2L summer to get the best experience you’ll have in law school (according to our alumni!) at the crown jewel of HLS clinical offerings, and get to know Boston better exploring the neighborhood gems within easy reach of LSC.  Spending the summer with us is the best way to guarantee you’ll have this experience, since semester based clinical placements are usually over-enrolled.

LSC’s summer program also has a limited number of positions open to joint JD/MPH candidates in its Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation. These positions focus heavily on policy analysis, and involve writing technical and non-technical legislative and regulatory summaries as well as providing technical assistance to states and community-based organizations regarding healthcare reform, Medicaid programming, and new strategies to increase access to care for underserved populations.  Joint degree candidates are encouraged to mention their JD/MPH status in the cover letter.

For more information, visit http://www.law.harvard.edu/academics/clinical/lsc/student/summer2012.htm

Professors Goldsmith and Vermeule are looking to hire a research assistant for the summer.  Research topics will include constitutional law, national security law, administrative law, and labor history.  If you are interested please send a resume and transcript to Jan Qashat,  qashat at law.harvard.edu.

I am looking for an RA with SPSS skills to manipulate a large survey data set on crime victimization in 74 countries. General programming skills could substitute for familiarity with SPSS.

HLS Communications seeks law students with reporting experience to write for Harvard Law School publications and the web and assist with editorial research. Please contact:  lgrant at law.harvard.edu or call 617-495-3118.

Want to help fight Internet censorship and help promote freedom of expression online? Become a Herdict intern this spring.

Herdict is a crowdsourced project that is dedicated to collecting and disseminating real-time information about Internet filtering, denial of service attacks, and other blockages.

We are looking to hire a Herdict intern for the spring semester, who is passionate about Internet freedom and eager to help this exciting project. The intern will be responsible for brainstorming blog posts with the Herdict staff, writing blog posts and tweeting about Herdict and current events relevant to the project, and coordinating with our local outreach coordinators.

Required Education, Experience and Skills:
* Highly motivated individuals who are excited about furthering a free and open Internet
* Creative thinkers who can help identify relevant news issues and events
* Excellent writing skills
* At least well on the way to a bachelors degree or better

Additional Skills and Interests:
* Experience writing blog posts or other articles, particularly those that discuss legal or Internet freedom issues, for a non-legal audience
* Experience organizing volunteers
* Proficiency in Chinese, Arabic, Turkish, or Thai is a bonus, but certainly not required
* Experience with excel is a plus

Hours and Pay:
* Commit to helping Herdict for five – ten hours per week.
* Interns are paid $11.50 an hour. No other benefits are provided.

To apply:

Please email the following information to  contact at herdict.org

* A cover letter indicating your interest in the position
* A current resume
* A sample of a blog post (or similar) that you’ve previously published

Literary-minded research assistant sought for work on various topics in law and the humanities.  If interested, contact Professor Hay at  hay at law.harvard.edu.

 Palfrey and Zittrain seek a teaching assistant for their new spring course, “Cyberlaw and Intellectual Property: Advanced Problem Solving Workshop.”  Candidates with a strong background in cyberlaw or intellectual property are encouraged to apply by this Friday, January 27, at 5pm.  Applicants should email their CV along with one paragraph explaining why they want to TA this class to Lisa Carlivati at  a2jz at law.harvard.edu with the subject “Cyberprobs TA.”

Prof. Sitkoff is seeking summer research assistants, primarily to assist in a casebook revision, and also to assist in various trust-law related projects.

Please send a current resume, a writing sample, and a transcript (unofficial is fine) to  meskridge at law.harvard.edu.