LALSA Newsletter 2/3/2010

Hey LALSA!

Here’s a quick overview of what’s in our most recent email.

Brought to you by LALSA:

1. General Body Meeting / Spanish for Lawyers Workshop
2. LALSA T-Shirts are in!
3. March is DIVERSITY MONTH
4. Recruiting Latino Admitted Students
5. LALSA Facebook Group

Other Events at BCLS:

1. Students of Color Retreat Networking Event with Goulston & Storrs
2. What are the other ALSAs doing?

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Brought to you by LALSA:

1. LALSA General Body Meeting/ Spanish for Lawyers Workshop: Tuesday, February 9th from 12:30-1:30pm in EW 100. Your E-Board has been working hard this semester, so come find out what LALSA is up to and enjoy lunch on us! After some announcements and sign-ups we’ll be going straight into our Spanish for Lawyers Workshop! This will be a good chance to practice your Spanish skills, learn some legal vocabulary, and get some tips for working with Latino clients. This will be especially helpful to anyone going on the Spring Break Immigration Service Trip.
2. LALSA T-Shirts: Shirts are available for those that ordered them at the last General Body Meeting. Shirts are $8 each. They will be available for payment / pick up at the next General Body Meeting, or else email Yliana for your T-shirt if you ordered one and can’t make it on Tuesday.
3. March is DIVERSITY MONTH: All the ALSAs and LSA Diversity Committee have a lot of things in the works for March. LALSA will be hosting a Documentary Screening, and Guest Speaker, encouraging faculty to pledge to discuss issues of diversity in their classes during March, facilitating a Diversity Roundtable Discussion and participating in the annual Taste of Diversity event. We’re also planning another LALSA Potluck this month, which means lots of food, drinks, and dancing - so don’t miss out!!!
4. Recruiting Latino Admitted Students: As we have in the past LALSA will be inviting admitted students to come visit BC Law for the Open House on March 26th. We will need volunteers to make phone calls to admitted students, and to offer to host a student for that weekend. We’ll also be planning some social events for admitted students to meet current students and see a little bit of Boston that weekend. If you’d like to take a bigger role in this process please sign up at the General Body Meeting.
5. LALSA Facebook Group – Join our Group! There are tons of great links to national organizations and information about scholarships, internships, and clerkships, so don’t miss out! http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=2343024074&ref=ts

Other Events at BCLS:

1. Students of Color Retreat Networking Event with Goulston & Storrs: Thursday, February 4, 4:00PM to 6:00PM. Please don't forget to RSVP to the Goulston & Storrs networking panel and reception. Goulston will be sending 10 + attorneys out, in addition to the panelist, so please make every effort to come. Also, please don't forget to email mccourtk@bc.edu with you fun fact for the scavenger hunt. DRESS IS BUSINESS CASUAL.
2. What are the other ALSAs doing? (1) APALSA Lunar New Year Dinner: Come celebrate Chinese New Year with APALSA! They are having a nice, warm dinner downtown on Friday, February 12. The address of China Pearl is 9 Tyler St. Boston, MA 02111. RSVP by FRIDAY HERE: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dFpNZ281SHRzOVpoNDBNX0t5aWlhcHc6MA 1Ls can pay $5 to their section reps, otherwise Thursday is the last day to find them tabling in the Yellow Room from 12:45-1:45pm. (2) NALSA General Body Meeting : February 18th . (3) BLSA: February is BLACK HISTORY MONTH keep a look out for their events on Wednesdays!

Fall 2009 Events

August 28-30: Students of Color Retreat
September 15: General Body Meeting and 1L Elections
September 22: HACU/HNIP Guest Speaker Elena Vivas-House
September 25: LALSA Social at Union Street
September 30: Mentor-Mentee Kick-Off Dinner
October 1: Inter-ALSA Outlining Session
October 14: Documentary Screening about ASPIRA and Antonia Pantoja
October 19: Boston Area LALSA Mixer
October 21: Spanish Table / Cafe Con LALSA
November 6: LALSA Potluck
November 9: General Body Meeting
November 11: 1L Summer Job Student Panel
November 23 - December 10: Toy Drive for Latinas Know Your Rights

2009 Diversity Programs / Career Fairs

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*Bay Area Diversity Career Fair: The Hilton San Francisco Financial District, San Francisco, CA

Registration Deadline: June 15, 2009 at:
https://basf-orrick-dcf-csm.symplicity.com/students
Job Fair Date: Saturday, August 8, 2009
Open to 2Ls and 3Ls. The Bar Area Diversity Career Fair attracts hiring representatives from the Bay Area’s most prominent law firms and government legal departments. For additional information please go to:
http://www.sfbar.org/careerfair

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*Boston Lawyers Group (BLG) Minority Job Fair: Intercontinental Hotel, 510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA.
Registration Deadline: July 8, 2009 at https://law-blg-csm.symplicity.com/students
Job Fair Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009
Reception: August 12, 2009, Sullivan & Worcester, One Post Office Square, Boston, MA

Open to 2Ls and 3Ls. BLG is a consortium of more than 40 of the largest law firms, government agencies, and corporations in the City of Boston. For more information visit http://www.thebostonlawyersgroup.org

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*Cook County Bar Association/Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms Minority Law Student Job Fair: The Embassy Suites Chicago – Downtown/Lakefront, 511 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL
Registration deadline: May 15, 2009 at https://law-ccba-csm.symplicity.com/students
Job Fair Date: Friday, August 21, 2009
Open to 2Ls, 3Ls. Information is given to each student regarding participating employers' hiring criteria, offices/cities for which employer is interviewing, and J.D. year/s required by that employer. Students are afforded the opportunity to have their resume submitted to 12 employers. The resumes are collected by the Job Fair committee and forwarded to the employers. Employers are asked to pre-select eight students with whom they wish to interview, or one-half of their interview schedule. The remaining one-half of the schedules are filled based upon student bidding, and by on-site matching at the Job fair to fill slots vacated by last-minute student cancellations. Initial interview schedules will be sent out in early July. For more information visit www.ccbaminorityjobfair.com

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*Delaware Minority Job Fair for Second- and Third-year Law Students: Widener University Law School in Wilmington, DE
Pre-registration Deadline: April 21, 2009
Job Fair Date: August 15, 2009

(Please note that the focus of the event is minority law students, but it is open to all second and third year law students seeking positions in Delaware for the summer of 2010 and fall of 2011).
Open to 2Ls and 3Ls. When you apply, your resume will be submitted to all of the Delaware legal employers who are participating in the program that fit the criteria you select. You will be eligible for an invitation if two or more of those employers wish to interview you. You must complete the attached Application Form along with your resume and college and law school transcripts.

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*DuPont Minority Job Fair: three locations (Houston, LA, Wilmington)
Pre-registration Deadline: Monday, April 13, 2009 at www.ballardspahr.com
Job Fair Date: Saturday, August 8, 2009
Open to 2Ls and 3Ls. Students register online and have the option of choosing from three Job Fair sites: Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; and Wilmington, DE. More than 30 law firms and legal service companies that work with DuPont will interview selected law school students. Employers will have the opportunity to review your materials and select students to whom they would like to extend an invitation to interview with a representative from their organization at a Job Fair. Each selected student will have private interviews with those employers that have expressed an interest in them.
New information: Please read the attached letter for registration instructions.

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*Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair, Hyatt Regency Crown Center, 2345 McGee Street, Kansas City, MO
Registration opens: March 26, 2009-June 20, 2009. Register by May 25th and you will be entered into a drawing.
Job Fair Date: Friday and Saturday, August 7-8, 2009
Open to 2Ls and 3Ls. More information can be found at http://www.heartlanddiversity.org/studentreg.htm or contact Emily Perry at 816-474-4322.
IMPACT Career Fair – Career Fair for Law Students and Attorneys with Disabilities –(Location to be determined) but will be in Washington, DC area.
Job Fair Date: Friday, August 7, 2009 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Open to 2Ls and 3Ls - Disability Career Fair. More information can be found at http://www.law.arizona.edu/Career/IMPACT/welcome.cfm

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*Indianapolis Bar Association Diversity Job Fair, Embassy Suites Downtown Indianapolis
Pre-registration opens on April 1, 2009 and closes on July 10, 2009
Job Fair Date: August 6-7, 2009
Open to 2L law students to participate in the first ever IBA Diversity Job Fair. Students will register for the IBA Diversity Job Fair via Symplicity’s web site at https://law-indybar-csm.symplicity.com/students.

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*National Black Prosecutors Association Job Fair – Marriot Memphis Downtown in Memphis, TN.
Job Fair Date: Monday, July 21, 2009
Open to 2Ls and 3Ls. More information is available at www.blackprosecutors.org. The NBPA invites all interested law students, alumni, and practicing attorneys to attend this year’s job fair. The goal of the NBPA Job Fair is to promote diversity in prosecutor’s offices by providing a forum where prospective employers can easily access highly qualified minority candidates from across the country. The Job Fair will provide a unique forum where law students, recent law graduates, and experienced attorneys from across the nation can meet and interview with prospective prosecutorial employers at the local, state, and federal levels.

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*National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation, Brooklyn, NY
Job Fair Date: September 10-12, 2009
Open to 2Ls and 3Ls. Register at www.LGBTbar.org/Annual. On-site registration will be available beginning 10:30 AM through 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 10th and from 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM on Saturday, September 11th. On-site registration must be accompanied with payment by a major credit card. There are a limited number of on-site registrations accepted and a late fee will apply. The National LGBT Bar Association does not guaranteed that materials, welcome bags, or other opportunities will be available to those who do not register prior to August 15, 2009.

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*Northwest Minority Job Fair: K&L Gates, 925 4th Avenue, Suite 2900, Seattle, WA
Pre-registration Deadline: May 15, 2009
Job Fair Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009
Open to 2Ls and 3Ls. Last year 37 employers participated and each student who attended interviewed with an average of four employers. To participate please complete and return the registration form via mail or email postmarked no later than May 15, 2009. Additional information and resources will soon be available through the Northwest Minority Job Fair’s website at www.nwmjf.org.

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*Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair: INVESCO Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
Online Registration begins: (To be Determined)
Job Fair Date: (To be Determined)
The Career fair will provide a forum for legal employers, law students and graduates to meet and discuss employment options with the goal of expanding opportunities and assisting the legal profession in fulfilling its commitment to diversity. For additional information email career fair coordinators at info@rmdlcf.com or visit http://www.rmdlcf.com

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*San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association Job Fair
Location and Details to be Determined
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Deadline: (To be Determined)
Register: https://law-sfipla-csm.symplicity.com/students/
Open to 2Ls and 3Ls. A technical background is not required to participate in the Job Fair; however, certain firms may require one if they are recruiting for a patent prosecution position.

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*St. Louis Diversity Job Fair – Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Suites Hotel, 800 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri
Date: August 15, 2009
Deadline to Register: May 1, 2009 at https://law-sldjf-csm.symplicity.com
Reception Date: Friday, August 14, 2009 from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm and Interviews on Saturday, August 15 from 7:30 am – 4:45 pm

Open to 2Ls and 3Ls. More information can be found at www.stldiversityjobfair.com. At the reception employers and students will have the opportunity to meet on a more informal basis. Each employer will have a table to give students the opportunity to meet representatives and provide updated resume materials to the firm/organization if they were not granted a formal interview. Once a student registers for the Fair, they will be given information regarding participating employers’ hiring criteria and J.D. year(s) required by the employer. Students have the opportunity to submit their resume to employers.

Diversity Month Events - Spring 2009

Networking 101 For Students of Color: Sponsored by LSA Diversity Committee, APALSA, BLSA, LALSA, NALSA, SALSA. Led by Kimberly Chin and Paul Navarro, this three part series is intented to prepare you for the Diversity Expo taking place on 3/24 at Suffolk Law School as well as several networking opportunities that will become available over the summer.

• Tuesday 3/10 @ 5pm in Stuart 411
• Tuesday 3/17 @ 5pm in Stuart 411
• Tuesday 3/24 @ 12:45pm in EW 200
  

Diversity Roundtables:

• Wednesday 3/18 @ 12:30pm brought to you by SALSA
• Tuesday 3/24 @ 12:30pm brought to you by LALSA
• Thursday 3/26 @ 12:30pm brought to you by BLSA
• Monday 3/30 @ 12:30pm brought to you by SALSA

An Afternoon Without: Wednesday March 25th, 3-5pm. LALSA will be hosting this event about ideological exclusion. Students and faculty will be performing readings from the works of writers, scholars, and political figures who were banned from the US because of their political opinions.

Admitted Student Mixer: LALSA will be having a social for admitted and current law students after the BC Law Open House on Friday March 27th at 9:30pm at Mojitos in Downtown Boston.

Taste of Diversity: Tuesday March 31st, 3-5pm in Barat House. Come enjoy samples of food from around the world, courtesy of BC's ALSAs, and the comedic stylings of Erin Judge, Mehran Khaghani, Tom Morello, and Bethany Van Delft.

Diversity Bar Review: After Taste of Diversity on March 31st, the Boston College Alumnae Association and the LSA Diversity Committee are inviting BC Alums and students to a Diversity Alum Reception in the Yellow Room with hors d’oeuvres and drinks starting at 5pm.

Foley Hoag Invitation

Dear LALSA 1Ls:

I hope that you enjoyed The Boston Lawyers Group's "Charting Your Legal Future" event last month. Everyone is pleased to welcome you to the Boston legal community.

I would like to invite you to an event that Foley Hoag will host for 1Ls on Thursday, March 19, 2009.

While the event will focus on assisting students in polishing their resumes and on providing interview tips, it will also provide a terrific opportunity for networking with members of our firm's Hiring Committee in advance of next fall's interview season. You can also look forward to chatting over drinks and hors d'oeuvres with other Foley Hoag lawyers from a variety of practice groups.

Dina M. Wreede | Director of Legal Recruiting

FOLEY HOAG LLP
Seaport World Trade Center West
155 Seaport Boulevard
Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2600

617 832 7060 phone
617 832 7000 fax

www.foleyhoag.com

Spring 2009 Events

March 27th : BC Law Open House / Admitted Student Weekend Events – LALSA is committed to helping recruit more Latino students for the class of 2012. We are planning to help give tours during the Open House on Friday, will be planning some LALSA social events for Admitted Students to mix with current students, and will be hosting prospective students who need a place to stay for the weekend.

March is Diversity Month: Keep an eye out for several events that are being planned by the ALSAs as a part of Diversity Month. We will be asking Professors to take a pledge to discuss diversity issues in their classes, organizing dialogue roundtables at lunch, a Comedy Night, and ACLU's Voices of Dissent at the Taste of Diversity Event. LALSA will be taking the lead on quite a few events so please contact us if you'd like to help out.

February 19 : Spanish for Lawyers Workshop [Immigration]

February 15 : Dinner and a Movie "Che"

Fall 2008 Events

November 6^th - December 15^th : Holiday Giving Campaign to the Latinas Know Your Rights Project

November 7^th : LALSA Potluck Dinner

October 16^th : “Real Women Have Curves” Film Screening

October 14^th : “Columbus – The Man, the Myth, the Legacy” – Co-Sponsored by NALSA, LALSA, BLSA, and the LSA Diversity Committee

October 8^th : LALSA Mentor/Mentee Dinner at Big City

October 2^nd : Café Con LALSA

September 29^th : Progressive Nacho Study Break

September 19^th : 2nd Annual Boston-area Latino Law Mixer at Boston Beer Works

September 15^th – October 15^th : Hispanic Heritage Month

Latinos in the Law Reception, April 2 at 6pm

The 1st Annual Latinos in Law Reception is next Wednesday, April 2 at Foley & Lardner (Prudential Center, Green Line), from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Several organizations have worked hard in planning this event, including the Massachusetts Association of Hispanic Attorneys (MAHA) and the Latino law student groups from Boston-area law schools. The reception promises to be a great way to network with other Latino law students and local Latino attorneys from a variety of fields. In addition, there will be at least 2 Latino judges, and maybe a third, who will be in attendance -- because they want to meet Latino law students!

This reception is an introduction to the mentor-mentee program AND also a general networking event open to everyone. Local attorneys and judges are coming because they want to meet YOU- if you are interested in attending, reply to agudeloj@bc.edu for a general headcount. An official RSVP is NOT required, though- so come out!

Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Below is the proposed constitutional amendment relating to elections and the tenure of the executive board. The bolded sections are the proposal; the rest is the existing Constitution. We will be voting on this at our general body meeting next Tuesday.
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ARTICLE III: OFFICERS

Section 1. General.
During their terms in office, the Officers of LALSA shall be students who are candidates for degrees at Boston College Law School. Officers shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Community Service/Social Activities Officer and Alumni Liaison. The regular term of office shall be one (1) year, and no person may hold more than one office at the same time, nor may one office be occupied by more than one person. The regular term of office shall run from October 15 to October 14 of the following year.

Section 8. Election of Officers and Performance of Duties
The President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Community Service/Social Activities, and Alumni Liaison, for any given year, shall be chosen in an election held during the Spring term of the previous school year.
In case any officer shall become temporarily unable to serve, the Executive Board shall collectively assume the powers and responsibilities of the absent officer.
In case any officer shall become permanently unable to serve, a special election shall be held for the purpose of choosing a person to serve during the remainder of the un-expired term. However, if a vacany has arisen after an election has been held during the Spring term, then the officer chosen in that election for the vacant position shall immediately assume the duties of that office.

LALSA Board Elections: Position Descriptions

The 8 executive board positions are listed below. Any LALSA member is eligible to run for any of the positions. There is no requirement that the candidate be of a specific class year. If you are interested in running for a position, please submit a brief personal statement (no longer than 500 words) of your candidacy by Saturday, March 30 at 5pm to agudeloj@bc.edu. An e-mail will be sent out to the entire listserv with each candidate's statement on Sunday, March 31.PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THE FOLLOWING: - All elected executive board members are required to attend a leadership training meeting, to be scheduled after the election takes place.- All candidates should keep in mind that LALSA Executive Board duties may conflict with semester-long study abroad or full-time clinical programs.
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The President. The President of LALSA shall have general supervisory power over the activities and business of LALSA. The President shall chair the meetings of the Executive Board and the meetings of the General Membership. The President shall have the power and responsibility to represent LALSA when and where the need arises and in doing so shall promote the goals, needs, and interests of the members of LALSA.The Vice-President. The Vice-President shall have the power and responsibility of ensuring the smooth and efficient internal operation of LALSA.
The Vice-President shall have responsibility and powers to provide academic support programs for LALSA which include, but are not limited to, LALSA's mentor/mentee program and the inviting of speakers of interest to Boston College Law School. The Vice-President shall have the power and responsibility of the President in the President's absence.The Secretary. The Secretary of LALSA shall be responsible for the communication of information within LALSA. The Secretary shall have the powers and responsibilities of assuring that all LALSA members are aware of all the business and activities of LALSA.
The Secretary shall send a weekly newsletter to the General Membership detailing LALSA business and activities. The Secretary shall be responsible for the maintenance and distribution of minutes for all meetings of the Executive Board and of the General Membership and shall update the listserv when necessary.
The Treasurer. The Treasurer of LALSA shall have custody and control of the financial assets of LALSA and shall see that they are deposited in a financial institution approved by the Executive Board. The Treasurer shall assure that entries are regularly made in the financial records and keep full and accurate account of all monies received and disbursed by LALSA. The Treasurer shall make regular financial reports to the Executive Board and the General Membership. The treasurer shall also maintain the LALSA services provided in LexisNexis.
Community Liaison.
The Community Liaison shall co-chair the Community Outreach Committee with a 1L. Each Community Liaison shall work with the Admissions Office in recruitment programs to reach out to prospective students. The Community Liaison shall also be in charge of coordinating both community service and social activities. This will include activities with other area law schools and MAHA as well as coordinating outreach programs to the Latino community. Professional Development Co-Chairs.
The Professional Development Co-Chairs shall have the powers and responsibilities of creating and maintaining a professional informational network between present LALSA members and LALSA members that have graduated from Boston College Law School. The Professional Development Co-Chairs shall create and maintain a professional informational network with the legal community. The Professional Development Co-Chairs shall make regular reports to the Executive Board and General Membership concerning this network. The Professional Development Co-Chairs shall also advise 1Ls on job search, resume, and interviewing strategies.
Diversity Chair. The Diversity Chair shall co-chair the diversity committee with a 1L. Each Diversity Co-Chair shall be in contact with other group leaders to coordinate events together and discuss pertinent issues regarding race and culture in the law and in the community. The Diversity Co-Chairs shall be in charge of working with school leaders on the issue of diversity in the law school and shall also attend meetings on diversity in the law journals. The Diversity Co-Chairs shall also plan events for diversity month.

Good luck!-Your LALSA Board

Milbank Diversity Scholars Program

We are pleased to announce that Milbank is again accepting applications for our Diversity Scholars Program. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in helping us spread the word to first year students in your organization. Applications must be postmarked by September 1, 2008.
The program, as you may know, 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.)
We continue to be excited about this program and hope you are as well. Attached are copies of the Scholars Program fact sheet and application. For more information about Milbank’s diversity initiatives, please visit us on our web site at: http://www.milbank.com/en/Diversity/

1L & 2L BLG Mentor-Mentee Program

THE BOSTON LAWYERS GROUP
2008 MENTOR PROGRAM

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. We will consider applications for the 100 available slots on a first come, first served basis.

Students are advised to complete the Mentee/Student application and forward it to the BLG in advance of the March 3, 2008 deadline. They can e-mail the completed application to me at sbryan@sandw.com, or register online at http://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, 5:30 p.m., at Goodwin Procter LLP. 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 me at (617) 457-3653.

Cooley Diversity Fellowship Program for 1Ls

Cooley Godward Kronish Announces Diversity Fellowship Program

Cooley Godward Kronish LLP is proud to announce that it has established a Diversity Fellowship Program for first-year law students, as part of the Firm’s overall commitment to attract, mentor and retain exceptional and diverse attorneys. The application is accessible at www.cooley.com/diversityfellowship. For 1L students in the 2007-2008 school year, applications must be received by March 15, 2008.

Through the program, Cooley will award up to $15,000 annually to eight first-year students to assist with law school tuition. Each fellow will also receive an invitation to join Cooley’s summer associate program. Awards will be announced to the students in the summer following their first year of law school with the summer associate position to start following the successful completion of the recipients’ second year of law school.

Eligibility

• Personal diversity in terms of ethnicity, gender, physical disability and/or sexual orientation
• Enrolled full-time in an ABA accredited law school and in the 1L year at time of application
• Sincere interest in joining the Firm's Summer Associate Program following the applicant's 2L year
• Not a recipient of a similar diversity award from another law firm for the same time period

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be selected based on consideration of the following factors:

• Commitment to promoting goals of diversity
• Academic performance
• Personal achievements
• Leadership abilities
• Community service
• Demonstrated interest in joining the Cooley Godward Kronish Summer Associate Program
• Application ProcessApplications must include:
• A completed application form
• A brief personal statement
• A current resume
• Law school transcript
• Undergraduate transcript

Applicants may also submit the following optional materials:

• Up to two letters of recommendation
• Up to three references
• A legal writing sample

For more information regarding Cooley’s Diversity Fellowship, please visit http://echo.bluehornet.com/ct/2312375:1197212498:m:1:35676559:9DB6D6E581D0B0691C123224141483CE or send inquiries to diversityfellowship@cooley.com.

2/11 LALSA Newsletter

Hola a todos! We have quite a bit of stuff going on, so read carefully!
1) General Body Meeting this Thursday 2/14, 1pm, EW115A
2) Spanish Language Film Series with Professor Augustine-Adams
3) HNBA mid-year conference
4) 1L networking event at Holland & Knight "Demystifying the Large Law Firm Practice"

Come one, come all to the General Body Meeting on Thursday. We will have sign ups for community service events, information on great events like inter-lalsa networking, taste of diversity, films, and volunteer opportunities with "Latina Know Your Rights." Not to mention FREE Venezuelan food, yum!!Please direct any questions, comments, future events, etc to itzkoff@bc.edu
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General Body Meeting
Thursday, Feb 14th @ 1pm
Room EW 115A
Hey all, we're having a general body meeting on Thursday! Come get some delicious food, and hear about the amazing things we have planned for you the rest of the semester: regional LALSA career networking event, community service, and more!!_________________________________________________

Prof. Augustine Adams is looking for students interested in a Spanish film class:BASE (Boston Area Spanish Exchange) will offer a Spanish language through film class at Boston College Law School for four weeks in February and March. Gathering a small group of students and/or faculty (up to ten) to participate in the class. At this point, it's likely the class will be on Monday evenings probably from 6:15 to 9:00. A description of the four films and the course is at http://www.spanishclassesboston.com/film.shtml. The cost is $137/person. There may be an option to extend the class for more weeks, if enough people are interested.If there is enough interest, the classes are likely to begin February 11th, February 25th, March 3, and March 10 (with February 18th off because of President's Day). If you are interested in participating, please let me know ASAP.The course has been prepared for high intermediate to conversational students. BASE asks all participants in the course to complete BASE's online Written assessment (http://www.SpanishClassesBoston.com/assess.shtml). Ideally, we'll also have an oral assessment for each student, but I'm not sure yet how to work that out logistically.Don't hesitate, please email Professor Augustine-Adams as soon as possible if you are interested! kif.augustine-adams.1@bc.edu
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HNBA Mid-Year conference
March 13th-15th
New York, NY
The conference will provide lawyers, in-house attorneys, business professionals, and general practitioners from across the country with opportunities to discuss important topics on law and finance. Topics include Labor Law litigation in Financial Services, Securities Litigation Developments, Insurance Law and the Financial Sector, Bankruptcy, Microfinance, Juvenile Justice and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network and exchange ideas and knowledge with other practitioners and leaders in the field.
The Moot Court Competition will provide law students with the opportunity to hone their brief writing and oral advocacy skills while exploring a complex legal issue that has been recently decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
For more information contact: Diana Sen, Chair, Mid-Year Conference & Moot Court Competition, Diana.Sen@friedfrank.comContact Jonathan Agudelo (agudeloj@bc.edu) if you're interested in attending. For more information please visit http://www.hnba.com/midyear2008-2.html

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1L Event @ Holland and KnightThursday, March 6 @ 4:30pm
Holland & Knight's Diversity Committee present: Demystifying the Large Law Firm Practice. The event will take place at Holland & Knight: 10 St. James Avenue, 11th Floor, Boston, MA 02116. For further information or to RSVP, please contact Bronagh Fay (617) 854 1430 or mailto:bronagh.fay@hklaw.com?subject=Boston%20Recruiting%20Event%20e-invite%202008

2/5 LALSA Newsletter

LALSA!

Some interesting things going on this week. Not all LALSA related, but still interesting.1) Brown Bag Lunch: today 12:30pm in EW 2002) Maxed Out: today 3:30pm EW 115A3) Salsa Mixer4) Chinese New Year celebration with APALSABrown Bag Lunch As mentioned by Dean Garvey in his State of the School address, the school has planned a brown bag lunch with Associate Dean Marianne Lord Today, February 5 from 12:30-1:30 in EW 200. The brown bag is similar to the one we had last fall to explain the appointments process. Drinks and dessert will be provided. Dean Wylie

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Maxed Out Date: Tuesday, February 5th

Room: EW 115ATime: 3:30 pm
The Community Economic Development Law Group and the American Constitution Society will be hosting a screening of Maxed Out (http://www.maxedoutmovie.com/), an award winning documentary about the credit industry and consumer debt in the United States. Prof. Hillinger will be introducing the movie and cookies, snacks, and hot cocoa will be served.
Contact Arianna Tunsky (tunskybr@bc.edu) with any questions.

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SALSA MIXER Event:

Inter-SALSA Mixer

When: Thursday, February 7 at 8:00pmWhere: Tantric Restaurant and then CapriceTantric123 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116(617) 367-8742Easily accessible by T -- Boylston stop.
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CHINESE NEW YEAR

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, 2008Time: 7pmWhat : 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 J) = $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@bc.edu), Christine Bang ( christinebang@gmail.com) or Aric Wongmailto:lain102300@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!!

1/28 LALSA Newsletter

We all just had a fabulous eboard meeting last week, and we have some really exciting events coming up. Be on the lookout for emails for the Spanish lunch table, community service opportunities, networking, and more!This week:1) Join us Friday for a Welcome back Inter-LALSA at Mojitos Lounge! Salsa lessons begin at 9:15, and free entry with your student ID2) ILs, still need help with a summer job, contact us for help!3) Fun APALSA events coming up!_________________________________________________

Welcome back Inter-LALSA!!Friday, February 1stMojitos LoungeSalsa lessons at 9:15pmFree entry with student ID Hey everyone! It's high time we all got together for a fabulous party. On Friday we are getting together with LALSA's from BU, Northeastern, and Harvard. Free salsa lessons, free entry with student ID, and fabulous people to hang out with.This is going to be a fabulous event, bring your dancing shoes and don't miss out!!_________________________________________________

1Ls - all of us 2Ls and 3Ls want to reiterate that we are here for you during your job search, please feel free to contact us any time if you have questions or need some help. Don't be shy!Here is a short list of us, but please contact anyone in LALSA, we're happy to help!
Jonathan (agudeloj@bc.edu): Judge Donald L. Graham, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Cedric (irelance@bc.edu): Research Assistant, Professor Ingrid Hillinger
Jen (itzkoff@bc.edu): Pro Se Unit, US District Court for the District of Columbia
Sabrina (acloque@bc.edu): public interest and working abroad
Angie (angela.arroyo.1@bc.edu): East Bay Community Law Center, Oakland, CA

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Looking to hang out with the other ALSA's? Well, APALSA has some fab events coming up!
Join them tomorrow January 29th for a quick study break in stuart 408 from 1pm to 2pm.
Also:
Join them in 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, 2008Time: 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 J) = $10

MA Superior Court - Clerkship Info

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
THE SUPERIOR COURT
Suffolk County Courthouse, 13th Floor
3 Pemberton Square
Boston, Massachusetts 02108
LAW CLERK TO THE JUSTICES OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
POSITION PROSPECTUS
2008-2009
A Massachusetts Superior Court Clerkship offers a dynamic legal environment. This trial court clerkship provides an unmatched opportunity to do intensive writing and research and to observe courtroom practice. Law clerks routinely attend motion hearings and portions of trials. During trials, law clerks may attend bench and lobby conferences and help the judges with evidentiary issues, jury impanelment questions, and jury charges. Law clerks usually work simultaneously with several judges on various cases and have direct access to the judges to discuss legal issues.
Law clerk duties encompass every aspect of court procedure and all legal issues within the court's jurisdiction. Under the guidance and supervision of the Chief Justice, the eighty Associate Justices, and the Manager and Assistant Manager of Legal Research, law clerks prepare memoranda and write draft decisions for the judges.
Subject matters include a broad spectrum of civil and criminal law. Assignments range from in-depth research on unsettled questions of law to quick-answer research of evidentiary issues arising during trials. Law clerk offices are lively open settings where clerks routinely exchange ideas, information, and experiences.
Each year, the Justices of the Superior Court hire approximately 54 law school graduates of outstanding ability to serve as law clerks. Approximately six are assigned to Western Massachusetts. The law clerks will serve a oneyear term from September 1, 2008 until August 31, 2009 at a salary of approximately $47,000. Employee benefits include subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance, ten days of paid vacation time and three days of paid personal time.
The central law clerks’ office is located in downtown Boston. The main office for law clerks assigned to W estern Massachusetts is in the Hampden County Courthouse in Springfield.
Because the Superior Court is a circuit court, both the judges and the law clerks rotate among various county courthouses. Law clerks generally move every three months to different courthouses where they have the opportunity to work with a new group of judges and law clerks. All law clerks assigned to Eastern Massachusetts will spend approximately six to eight months rotating to courthouses beyond Boston and Cambridge. Law clerks assigned to
Western Massachusetts will be required to travel to courthouses outside Springfield. Accordingly, a reliable car is a requirement for the clerkship.


SUPERIOR COURT CLERKSHIP
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
2008-2009
Interested candidates should submit the following:
1. Cover Letter. Cover letters should be addressed Linda Layne, Manager of Legal Research
Services or Romeo Camba, Assistant Manager of Legal Research Services. Please state in your
cover letter whether you wish to be considered for an Eastern Massachusetts clerkship, or a
Western Massachusetts clerkship (choose one only).
2. Résumé.
3. Law School Transcript/Academic Record. The transcript should cover the applicant's first two
years (three years for evening students) in law school and bear the registrar's raised seal.
4. Two Writing Samples. The writing samples should demonstrate the candidate's ability to analyze
legal problems and apply legal principles to factual settings. W riting samples should not be lengthy;
five to seven pages are sufficient. They must be solely the work of the candidate and may not be
edited by another.
5. Two Recommendations. Two personal letters of recommendation which evaluate the applicant's
organizational skills, character, and legal research and writing abilities are required. A letter
addressed "To Whom It May Concern" will be accepted only if it is dated after January 1, 2007 and
assesses the candidate's legal skills. Letters of endorsement from a law school Judicial Clerkship
Committee are welcome, but do not substitute for one of the two required letters of
recommendation.
6. Self-addressed Stamped Envelope. Please submit a self-addressed stamped envelope if you
would like our office to acknowledge the completion of your application. It is the applicant's
responsibility to ensure that all materials are either postmarked or received by September 21,
2007. Only applications received by September 7, 2007 will be acknowledged as received.
7. Trial Court Application. You can obtain a trial court application at any Massachusetts state courthouse.
You may also download the trial court application from the Internet at www.state.ma.us/courts. Click on
Employment Opportunities and then Trial Court Application.
Applications will be accepted from June 1, 2007 through September 21, 2007. In order for your materials
to be considered, your application must be received or postmarked by September 21, 2007. You are not required
to send all materials in one package. Applications and inquiries should be addressed as follows:
Linda M. Layne (if your last name begins with A-L) or
Romeo Camba (if your last name begins with M-Z)
Superior Court Administrative Office
Suffolk County Courthouse, 13th Floor
3 Pemberton Square
Boston, Massachusetts 02108
The Committee will interview only those applicants considered most qualified. Interviews are conducted in
the fall, and hiring decisions are usually made by the end of November. Applicants attending out-of-state law schools
who wish to schedule an earlier (summer) initial interview should indicate this in their cover letter.
PLEASE NOTE that incomplete and late application packages will not be considered. We CANNOT make any
exceptions. If you have any questions regarding this application procedure please call Linda Layne or Romeo
Camba at (617) 788-8130, or e-mail them at linda.layne@jud.state.ma.us or romeo.camba@jud.state.ma.us.
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PREPARING YOUR CLERKSHIP APPLICATION
1. RESEARCH AND WRITING EXPERIENCE
We encourage applicants to take advantage of every opportunity to gain research and writing experience
and to highlight their research and writing skills in their résumés and cover letters.
During law school, students may gain research and writing experience through research/teaching positions,
independent studies, or writing papers or journal/law review articles. Students often gain the most valuable research
and writing experience from summer law clerk positions, co-op positions, internships, and part-time legal work. If
you participate on moot court boards or in clinical programs, you should highlight the research and writing
components of these experiences on your résumé.
2. WRITING SAMPLES
The Superior Court requires two writing samples. We read the writing samples carefully, looking for the
applicant's ability to analyze legal problems and apply legal principles to different factual situations. Please do not
submit lengthy writing samples; five to seven pages are sufficient; a section of a longer memo will suffice.
Writing samples must be solely the work of the applicant, that is, unedited by others. Briefs or opinions
signed by someone other than the applicant and law review articles are considered to be edited.
We suggest that you proofread your writing samples carefully for grammar, punctuation, citation form, and
organization. W riting samples are a critical part of your application. W e emphasize the importance of submitting your
best work.
3. COVER LETTERS
We read cover letters thoroughly and often learn a great deal about the applicant from them. Cover letters
are another opportunity to highlight one’s experiences, interests, and individuality. It is essential that cover letters
be well written and proofread carefully. Please state in your cover letter whether you wish to be considered for
an Eastern Massachusetts clerkship, or a Western Massachusetts clerkship (choose one only).
4. RÉSUMÉS
Résumés are miniature biographies. Applicants should include their academic background, school activities,
legal work, and other legal research and writing experiences. Additionally, students working throughout law school
to finance their education whether in law-related or nonlegal positions should include this information on their
résumés.
5. RECOMMENDATIONS
The strongest letters of recommendation attest to the applicant's research, writing, and analytical skills as
well as to his or her character and ability to produce quality work under time constraints. W e suggest that the letters
of recommendation include the relationship of the person writing the letter to the applicant.
The Superior Court requires two letters of recommendation, but you may send more. Letters can be from
two professors or two employers, or one letter from each. In reviewing applications, we find it helpful to read
evaluations of your work and character from both an academic and work-related point of view. If you were recently
employed or are currently working in the legal profession, we suggest that you ask your employer to write a letter
on your behalf.
6. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
While excellent academic standing is an important factor, we also look for highly motivated, well-rounded
law students and attorneys who have demonstrated their research, analytical, and writing skills throughout law school
and in their professional pursuits.

LALSA Newsletter 4/16/07 - 4/21/07

In this Issue:
- LALSA Events and Reminders including:
-----Course Selection/ Law Journal Info Session THIS Thursday
-----LALSA Bar Review THIS Friday
-----LALSA Banquet Info

- Job Fair, Conferences, Etc.
-----Latino Law & Public Policy Conference THIS Thursday
-----BLG Job Fair Info***
-----Felix Arroyo's Birthday Party Invitation

LALSA EVENTS & REMINDERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1) 2Ls & 3Ls PLEASE SUMBIT COURSE/ PROFESSORS RECOMMENDATIONS
The ALSAs are compiling an info list on courses and professors to hand out to 1Ls. Please submit your thoughts on your courses/professors to BCLALSA@gmail.com by TOMORROW, April 22.

2) LAW JOURNALS & COURSE SELECTION INFO SESSION - Thursday, April 19 at 12:30
Location: EW115A
Please join us for an info session on the write-on competition for the law journals, as well info on what courses and professors you should be sure to take. Free Food will be provided. LALSA, APALSA, BLSA & SALSA are co-sponsoring this event.

3) LALSA BAR REVIEW - Friday, April 20 @ 8:45pm
Location: Mojitos, Winter St, Boston MA
Everyone is welcome to LALSA's end of the year bar review to celebrate the graduating 3Ls. There will be free drinks, salsa lessons and more. Please bring your student ID. Each student ID will allow free entry to student + 2 guests!!! Please contact BCLALSA@gmail.com with any questions

4) LALSA ANNUAL BANQUET - Monday, April 23 @ 6pm
Last Day to RSVP is THIS thursday
Location: Tasca Restaurant, 1612 Comm Ave. Brighton MA
Please note the TIME CHANGE to 6pm (instead of 5:30). Please join us as we celebrate the graduating 3Ls and the end of a great year. The guest speaker will be Senator Jarrett Barrios. Please RSVP on the evite or to BCLALSA@gmail.com

5) LALSA OUTLINE BANK
Please submit outlines to BCLALSA@gmail.com to add to our outline bank on lexis nexis. To view to current outlines go to lexisnexis.com/lawschool and click on webcourses. If you have problems accessing this please e-mail bclalsa@gmail.com

JOBS, CONFERENCES, ETC -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1) NETWORKING FAIR AT HARVARD LATINO LAW & PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE - Thurs April 19 4-5:30pm
Location: Kennedy School of Government in the Taubman building, Nye Conference room.
** Free **
You are invited to attend the Networking Fair at the Harvard Latino Law and Public Policy Conference: Advancing a National Leadership Agenda, on Thursday, April 19 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served and a keynote address sponsored by the Conference and given by Henry Cisneros will immediately follow the fair in the KSG forum.

Employers attending the conference this year include law firms
Dewey Ballantine,
Littler Mendelson,
Shearman & Sterling,
Quarles & Brady,
Cleary Gottlieb,
Sullivan & Cromwell,
Steptoe,
Skadden,
Nutter,
Proskauer Rose and
Goodwin Proctor.
Additional employers will include
McKinsey,
Massachusetts State - Offices of Diversity and Equal Opportunity and
Office of Refugees and Immigrants,
the GAO,
the CIA, and
the Hispanic Health Council.

For more information or to register for the conference, please visit http://www.law.harvard.edu/alumni/lar-program.htm
Please come - we want this to a big event for networking among area Latino students!*

2) 2007 BLG BOSTON JOB FAIR
Please go to our website between now and May 4, 2007 to complete the online pre-registration form for the Boston Job Fair, (www.bostonlawyersgroup.org). To be eligible to participate you must submit your resume and transcript to your law school career service office by Friday, July 13, 2007.

3) COUNCILOR FELIX D. ARROYO'S BIRTHDAY PARTY - Friday, April 20 6-9pm
Location: Jamaica Plain American Legion Post #76, 280 South Street, Jamaica Plain (parking is available and the hall is located across the street from the Forest Hills T Station)
The "Friends of Felix" invite you to Councilor Felix D. Arroyo's Birthday Party. Let us come together and celebrate his birthday!! More importantly, help us re-elect him to continue his equity and justice agenda:
Ø Pursuing more affordable housing for our communities.
Ø Improving neighborhood safety.
Ø Advocating for economic equity for our families.
Ø Seeking justice for our children and equal education for all.
$25.00 Minimum Donation
$10.00 for Senior Citizens, Students and Low-income
Large donations of $200 to $500 are accepted as sponsors
Make personal checks payable to "Friends of Felix" (We cannot accept corporate checks or money orders). Please mail contributions to: "Friends of Felix," Lillian Gonzalez, Treasurer, P.O. Box 1421, Boston, MA 02130
This announcement was printed in-house and the labor was donated. Authorized by the "Friends of Felix" Committee to Re-elect Felix Arroyo. For more information: www.felixarroyo.com


4) OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT - Tuesday, April 24, 2007, 5:00- 7:00pm
Location: the John Adams, Courthouse, One Pemberton Square, Boston

Who Should Attend: Women and Minority Law Students and Newly-Admitted Lawyers
Sponsored By: The National Association of Women Judges and Co-Sponsored by the Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts and Bromberg & Sunstein LLP.

Join Massachusetts Appeals Court Justice Nan Duffly, President-Elect of the National Association of Women Judges; Chief Justice Margaret Marshall, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial court; and former State Senator Patricia McGovern, Legal Counsel to General Counsel, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, to learn about opportunities in the three branches of government. The evening will be filled with informal discussions with women judges, legislators, and members of the executive Branch *Click here to RSVP*<https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=nawj&formId=26109 by Friday, April 20, https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=nawj&formId=26109. For more information, contact Appeals Court Law Clerk Stephanie Mandell at stephanie.mandell@appct.state.ma.us
*Cost:* *$10 for those newly admitted to the bar*; Law students are free

LALSA Newsletter 3/26/07 - 4/1/07

****LAST DAY FOR ELECTION NOMINATIONS!!! ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE IN BY MIDNIGHT TODAY! FOR MORE INFO ON POSITIONS GO TO: http://bclalsa.blogspot.com/2007/03/2007-2008-lalsa-elections.html. ****

****Check out the new bclalsa blog at http://bclalsa.blogspot.com/ for events and info ******

DID YOU MISS LAST WEEK'S PROSPECTIVES ON LATINO LEADERSHIP IN MA?
Check out a paritial taping of the event at: http://polemicatv.com/2003MainSite_PolemicATVcom/AV__PolemicATV_2005-0000.htm

Events----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1) TASTE OF DIVERSITY AT BC: Thursday, March 29th @ Barat House 4-7pm
Come join us celebrate diversity month with lots of food, music, and performances, including capoeira, and puerto rican folklore dance. There will be an open bar!
Co-Sponsored by: APALSA, BLSA, LALSA, SALSA, JLSA, IALSA, LAMBDA and LSA Diversity Committee

2) FUNDRAISER FOR NEW BEDFORD IMMIGRANT FAMILIES -- THIS Monday - Thursday 11:00 - 2:00
Location: Snack Bar
The Immigration Raid in New Bedford has had a significant impact on hundreds of families. LALSA will be tabling in the cafeteria this week to give out information, sign-up volunteers and to fundraise. The fundraising will go towards "The New Bedford Immigrant Families/ Niños Fund". For more info contact: BCLALSA@gmail.com
Please donate generously!

3) LALSA 2007-2008 ELECTIONS -- Tues, April 3 at 12:30 in EW 400
Please join us for our last general body meeting where we will be holding LALSA elections for the 2007-2008 year. All LALSA members are encouraged to run. To vote you must attend this meeting and be a LALSA member. FREE LUNCH will be provided. For information on how the elections work and a description of the positions go to http://bclalsa.blogspot.com/2007/03/2007-2008-lalsa-elections.html.

4) WRITING FOR PUBLICATION: STUDENT AUTHORS DISCUSS THEIR WORK - Today, March 26th
When: 12:00pm
Where: Stuart 408


Conferences, Jobs, Internships, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BLG MOCK INTERVIEW PROGRAM: Sign up ASAP!!!!
When: March 28th 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Who: 2007 BLG Mentors and Mentees
What: Mentees practice their interview skills with practicing attorneys in a mock one-on-one interview session. Mentees will receive constructive feedback on their resume and interview skills
Where: Bingham McCutchen LLP, 150 Federal St, Boston, MA
To register visit: http://www.bostonlawyersgroup.org


THE PUERTO RICAL LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATION FUND Summer Law Internship Program - Deadline, March 30th
Please reply to email for application.

FIRST NATIONAL DOMINICAN STUDENT CONFERENCE SPONSORED BY YALE- Deadline for registration April 13
When: April 27-29
Check it out and register at: http://www.dominicanstudentconference.com/.

DELAWARE MINORITY JOB FAIR: Deadline Monday, April 23, 2007
For more information and an application, reply to this email.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HOUSE ADMITTED LATINO STUDENTS

We need hosts for the night of March 29th as well as for March 30th, 31st and April 1. You do not have to house a student for more than one night. Please email bclalsa@gmail.com if you want to find out more and/or volunteer. This will be a great way to meet admitted students and share your thoughts on BC, boston, etc.