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Many law students pride themselves on having a firm grasp on reality and a keen understanding of how the world really works. But can we predict the outcome of social events using our keen understanding of the law, coupled with knowledge of political science, economics, and other relevant fields? Or are we as clueless as everyone else? The only way for you to know for sure is to put your money where your mouth is.
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2Ls Aileen McGrath and Jacob Roth, along with 3Ls Brian Fletcher and Roger Pao, received the prestigious Sears Prize award, which is given annually to the individuals with the highest grade point average in each class.
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As on-campus recruitment drags on for 2Ls, and 3Ls look forward to starting their careers at firms across the country after graduation, the Harvard Law School campus is abuzz with news of increases in the standard base salary for first-year associates. "Everyone has been talking about pay increases for first years," said HLS 3L Rebecca Green.
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"Do what you love," advised attorney Ken Zimmerman at the World of Law nonprofit panel on September 28th. "The most depressing thing to me is talking to forty-five year old lawyers who do stuff they hate, who don't like getting up in the morning." It wasn't exactly the "World Series," but a healthy crowd still showed up to hear from Zimmerman (HLS '88) and three other attorneys who were the guests at a dinner and panel discussion marking the start of the World of Law series for the year.
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The Record applauds the recent hiring season that brings a group of stellar new faculty to campus. Especially important is the hiring of Jody Freeman to fill a long-standing need for an environmental law professor. We can only hope this is part of a larger trend to fill outstanding subject area gaps in the faculty.
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Fashion Week, Helen Keller Style When someone compared you to David Tatel recently, it wasn't a compliment. She meant that you dress like a blind person. As the non-fashion retarded of you might know, and we're talking mainly to Angela Kim, Fashion Week was recently held in New York's Bryant Park.
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On Wednesday, September 14, 2005, the Pentagon announced that New York Law School had been added to the list of higher education institutions that are ineligible for federal contracts and grants, because it barred military recruiters from its campus in violation of the Solomon Amendment.
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Statement of Ralph Nader on the nomination of John G. Roberts Jr. by President George W. Bush to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States submitted to the Senate Judiciary Committee U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C., September 12, 2005 1.
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Next time you find yourself on the oh-so-familiar Newbury Street, consider taking a road less traveled. A great way to see contemporary art for free is the numerous art galleries which line the drive on both sides, nestled among the designer shops, jewelry stores, and numerous culinary delights.
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On Wednesday, September 14, the HLS Democrats hosted former Senator Bob Graham (D-FL) '62. The former Governor of Florida and Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence spoke about succeeding in local and national politics and about American foreign policy.
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The HLS campus is now knee-deep in on-campus interviewing. With dark suits and leather portfolios replacing sweatshirts and messenger bags, and institutional measures like the canceling of classes for "fly-out week," it might seem like 2L participation in OCI is both universal and inevitable.