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Intellectual Property & Technology Forum:
The BC Intellectual Property & Technology Forum (IPTF)
will be kicking off the semester with a general meeting:
Tuesday, September 18th, 12-1 pm, EW 115B. Free Pizza.
Interested in a career in Copyright, Patent, Trademark, High Technology
or Licensing? Just curious to find out what these areas of law
are all about? Want to find out about our online journal (published
on Westlaw and Lexis) which garners submissions from around the
country and the world? Curious about our blog? How about our career
resources for IP law students on TWEN? Heard of our educational
events, symposia and career panels (many involving local law firms)?
Come to quench your thirst for knowledge about this rapidly growing
field of law, to satiate your desire for pizza and beverages, and
most importantly, learn how you can get involved in our organization
and journal. We will be electing 1L representatives. All are welcome
and encouraged to attend. (posted 9/13)
International Legal Studies Colloquium:
Please join us on Tuesday, September 18th in Stuart
410 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm for the first meeting of the semester,
presented by
Boston College Law School's Director of LL.M. and International
Programs, Gail Hupper, entitled "The Internationalization of
U.S. Legal Education: Lessons from Our History." Ms. Hupper
will examine the role that international legal studies have played
in the changing conceptions of American legal education, from
our early history through the present. Feel free to bring your
own lunch, dessert will be provided. (posted 9/10)
Clerkship Opportunities:
Attention all 3Ls, learn about clerkship opportunities
with the Massachusetts Superior Court, Appeals Court, Land Court,
and Probate and Family Court. Tuesday, September 18th at 5:00pm
in East Wing 120. The speakers will include, The Honorable Gordon
Piper, MA Land Court, Frank Mockler, Managing Attorney for the
MA Appeals Court, Cristina Woods, BC Law '02, Research Attorney
for the Superior Court, Denise Fitgerald, Administrative Attorney
for Legal Research Services, MA Probate & Family Court. Application
Deadlines, MA SJC: September 1st-October 31st. MA Appeals Court:
Monday, October 1st. MA Land Court: Friday, September 21st. MA
Probate & Family Court: Wednesday, September 26th (postmark date).
(posted 9/14)
Criminal Justice Law Project Luncheon:
The Criminal Justice Law Project invites you to a special Lunch
with Criminal Justice faculty at BC Law. Learn the exciting opportunities
that await you in a career in Criminal Justice. Hear what classes
are offered at BC Law. Have a chance to ask questions you have
in an intimate setting! Thursday, September 20th at
12:30, located in Stuart 407. (posted 9/13)
Young Professional Ending Homelessness:
A new group that offers opportunities for young professionals
to network, attend social events, hold parties with a purpose,
and learn more about homelessness and how it affects you. There
will be a welcome reception & info session on Tuesday,
September 25th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Elephant & Castle Pub, 161 Devonshire
St., Boston. Complimentary beer, wine, and hors d' oeuvres. For
more information or to RSVP contact Erin Donohue at 617-367-6447
ext. 25 or edonohue@mhsa.net. Visit the website at www.mhsa.net.
(posted 9/17)
Pro Bono Panel and Pro Bono Fair:
These two events held on Thursday, September 27th,
with the panel first from 12:30-1:00pm in East Wing 200 will have
speakers discussing how to pursue pro bono work as a law student
and a lawyer
and the benefits of pursing such work. Than from 1:00 - 2:00pm
the fair will be held in the Stuart Snack Bar where representatives
will be avaliable to discuss pro bono oppurtunities for law students
during the academic year. (posted 9/17)
Public Interest Law Retreat:
Sign up for the Public Interest Law Retreat, held on Friday,
September 28 – Sunday, September 30, 2007 at the
BC Retreat Center! Enjoy a free, weekend-long opportunity for
students who
are interested in working in public interest law. This year's
theme, "Beyond the Box," will focus on innovative and
creative approaches to promoting social change. To apply, please
send the following information to Julie Dahlstrom at dahlstro@bc.edu:
name, year, email address, phone number, field of interest (
e.g., children's rights, immigration, etc.), and a paragraph
explaining why you would like to attend the retreat. Preference
will be given to applications received early. Thirty students
will be chosen to attend, and all applicants will be notified
via email by September 14th. (posted 9/11)
2L & 3L Research Traning Sessions:
The Law Librarians are offering a series of research workshops
for 2L and 3L students. Please register at http://www.surveymonkey.com/.
The dates and workshops include, Wednesday, September 26th at
10:00am, and Thursday, October 11th at 1:00pm, Jump Starting
your writing requirements research. Tuesday, October 2nd at 10:00am
and October 10th at 1:30pm, On beyond case finding: Review and
refind your case searching skills. Tuesday, October 2nd at 1:00pm
and Thursday, October 11th at 10:00am, Statutory research. Thursday,
September 27th at 10:00am, Administrative law research. Tuesday,
September 11th at 1:00pm and Wednesday, September 19th at 10:00am,
Secondary Sources. Monday, September 10th at 1:00pm, and Tuesday,
September 18th at 10:00am, International law research basics.
(posted 9/10)
Criminal Justice Law Project Special Event:
Join the Criminal Justice Law Project for a special event with
BC Law Alum Chris Shaw. Since leaving BC, Chris has been an active
member of the JAG as both a prosecutor and defense attorney.
Hear what he has to say about being a military operational law
attorney including trying homicide and sexual assaults. Chris
was also a Staff Judge Advocate in Iraq for a year and plans
to discuss issues of prosecuting criminal cases in a war zone,
Rules of Engagement, and teaching the "Rule of Law" to
the Iraqi Military. This is a special one-time-only BC Law event
and we hope you will join us! Tuesday October 16th,
12:30 pm. Location TBD. (posted 9/13)
Weekly Mass Every Tuesday:
Mass sponsored by the St. Thomas More Society will be held on every
Tuesday at 12:30pm in the Trinity Chapel. Pizza will follow the
mass. (posted 9/7) Free
Room & Board:
Professional/academic couple with two young children (4 and 1 years old) offers
free room and board close to BC Newton campus in exchange for 10-12 hours per
week of grocery shopping, childcare assistance, etc. If interested please send
resume to subraman@law.harvard.edu. Please let me know if you need anything
else. Thanks! Guhan (Posted 7/17)
Room for Rent w/ BC Students:
Room avaliable in large, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment on Beacon
Street in Brookline. A minute walk to the green C-line "St.
Paul Street" T-Stop! A five minute walk to Coolidge Corner and
major bus routes. Very bright with all new windows, finished
hardwood floors, ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living room,
fully furnished (except for your bedroom), large kitchen with
modern appliances (including a dishwasher). Heat and hot water
included in price and we'll split utilities equally. Laundry
in basement. $733 a month, avaliable immediatley. Contact for
pictures or to see apartment. Contact: Jason Swergold, 516-343-5487
or e-mail at swergold@bc.edu. (Posted 7/17)
Volunteer Oppurtunity:
Mary Kay Elloian from the law offices of Mary Kay Elloian in
Burlington, MA is looking for one or potentially two student
volunteers to assist with developing an Appellate brief on an
issue of first impression
in Mass. It involves family law, estate issues, conflicts of
interest, etc. The volunteers would need to do case law research
and organize and Shepardize cases that could be most effectively
used in the
Appellate brief. This case is either going to be appealed to the
Appeals Court or the SJC. The timeline is as soon as practicable
to approximately
the year end; although most of the work must be done upfront. It
is an opportunity to do some civic good as this case affects many
who have or will fall prey to family violence to effectuate financial
goals of abusers who victimize for personal gain. This is a case
for those who want to help justice to be served, and do not want
the justice system to turn a blind eye. If interested please call
Mary at 781-275-2225. (posted 9/13)
Parking Rules and Regulations:
Please note the following general parking regulations:
-Parking is by permit only. Students are authorized to park in
white-lined spaces only. Parking in any other area may result in
citations and / or sanctions.
-All vehicles entering Boston College property with or without
a permit must have a valid registration, valid emissions sticker,
and valid insurance.
-Vehicles without a BC parking permit or pass will be ticketed
and/or towed.
-An illegally parked vehicle is subject to tow at the owner's
expense.
-Students are not considered visitors and may not use visitor
parking at any time. (posted 8/20)
New Exhibit in the Rare Book Room:The St. Thomas More
Collection
You are invited to view a new exhibit in the Law Library's
Daniel R. Coquillette Rare Book Room, featuring works by and
about St. Thomas More.
The More Collection was purchased in the early 1960s by
the Boston College Law School from the estate of Arthur Brown, who
taught at BC Law from 1941 to 1949. It contains approximately 100
titles focused on the life and work of Sir Thomas More, patron saint
of lawyers and ardent defender of the Catholic Church. It includes
several very special editions of More’s landmark work, Utopia,
including a beautifully illustrated 1518 edition and an 1893 edition
published by William Morris’ famed Kelmscott Press. The exhibition
features selections from the More Collection arranged by themes,
including episodes from his life, his writings and his
legacy. It was curated by Laurel Davis, BC Law class of 2006, with
assistance from Karen Beck, Curator of Rare Books. The exhibit
will remain on view through mid-December 2007. When you visit,
please leave all food, drinks and water bottles outside the room. (posted
8/20)
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