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WHAT’S

HAPPENING!
Georgetown University Law Center
February 7, 2011
www.law.georgetown.edu/wh/

1Inclement Weather Policy


The Law Center follows the federal government’s policy on weekday morning closings when there is
inclement weather. You can check the federal government’s operating status at
http://www.opm.gov/status. For morning classes, this means that when the federal government is open,
the Law Center is open. Georgetown Law will close due to inclement weather if the Federal government
announces that it will be closed as a result of inclement weather. All administrative offices will be closed.
Where possible, an announcement will be posted by 6:00 a.m. to the Georgetown Law main website
(http://www.law.georgetown.edu/) and recorded on the class cancellation line at (202) 662-9446. An
announcement will also be sent by email, phone, and/or text message via Georgetown’s Emergency
Notification System (HOYAlert). When Georgetown Law is closed, all classes and scheduled events,
including CLE, conferences, and student organization meetings are cancelled. When the Law Center is
closed, the library may make a separate decision whether to remain open. If the federal government
announces a 2-hour delay, Georgetown Law will be open and classes will be held as scheduled.
Individual professors may decide to cancel classes at their own discretion. The Announcements page and
the class cancellation line (202-662-9446) will reflect these cancellations. Georgetown Law will make its
own determination of whether to cancel late afternoon, evening or Saturday classes. If we cancel, an
announcement will be recorded on the class cancellation line at (202) 662-9446 and will be posted on the
Law Center’s main web page http://www.law.georgetown.edu/. Please Note: The Law Center has a
separate class cancellation policy from the Main Campus. Announcements regarding the Main Campus
do not apply to the Law Center.

CAREER SERVICES (662-9300)


State Court Meet and Greet: Interested in learning about the state court clerkship experience firsthand from
Georgetown Law graduates in an informal setting? Don’t miss the State Court Clerkship Meet and Greet - an
informative and engaging meet and greet with graduates who have clerked or are currently clerking with judges
on the DC Superior Court, DC Court of Appeals, and Maryland circuit courts. The event will be held on Feb. 8,
at 6:00 p.m., in Hotung 2001 (Faculty Dining Room). This is your chance to ask questions about how to
navigate the clerkship application process, what trial and appellate clerkships are like, and the many interesting
career paths to which they lead. Light appetizers will be served. Please RSVP to ocsrsvp@law.georgetown.edu.

CLINICS (662-9100)
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1APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR NEXT YEAR'S CLINICS

Key Dates in the 2011-12 Clinic Application Process:

• Clinic information packets containing application instructions, supplemental applications, and details
regarding each clinical course will be available beginning February 17 in Rm. 352 and the Registrar’s
Office, as well as on the web (www.law.georgetown.edu/clinics). In order to adequately prepare for the
application process, students should obtain an information packet well in advance of the application
deadlines.

• Application Deadlines: To apply for any clinic offered during the 2011-12 academic year, students
must submit the general clinic application online by March 29. Most clinics also require students to
submit extensive supplemental application materials by April 5.

• Informational Events:

o Clinics Q&A for Part-Time Students: March 15, 8:00-9:00 p.m., Rm. 205 (Presenter: Nancy
Cantalupo, Assistant Dean, Clinical Programs and Section 7 clinical students) (Topic:
Application Advice and Scheduling Options for Working Students).

o Clinic Information Fair: March 16, 4:00-5:45 p.m., McDonough Second Floor Atrium (clinic
faculty and current clinic students answer questions about their programs; Dean Cantalupo
answers questions about the application process).

Many clinics will also hold individual information sessions or open houses during the week following
spring break. The schedule of these events appears below and will also be included in the clinic application
packet. The information sessions will begin with a faculty presentation on the experience offered in their
clinic, followed by a question and answer period. The open houses will not include any structured
presentations, but clinic representatives will be available during the designated time periods to answer questions.
While attendance is not mandatory, we highly recommend that students take advantage of this opportunity to
learn more about our clinics. Please note that several of these events overlap to some extent, so students who
would like to attend more than one should plan accordingly. If you are unable to attend a particular open house
or information session, please feel free to contact the clinic faculty, fellows and current clinic students with any
questions you have about their program.

Schedule of Clinic Open Houses/Information Sessions

Appellate Litigation Program Information Sessions March 22, 3:30-4:30, McD 220
March 24, 6:00-7:00, McD 200
Center for Applied Legal Studies Information Session March 22, 4:00-5:00, Hotung 5020
Community Justice Project Information Sessions March 21, 4:30-5:30, McD 588
March 23, 2:30-3:30, Hotung 5013
Criminal Defense & Prisoner Advocacy Clinic Open House March 17, 4:00-5:00, McD 130
Criminal Justice Clinic Open House TBA
1Domestic Violence Clinic Open House March 17, 4:00-5:30, McD 334
1Federal Legislation & Administrative Clinic Open House 1March 23, 3:30-4:30, McD 340
1Harrison Institute Housing & Community Development Clinic March 17, 2:00-3:00, McD 220
1Information Sessions March 21, 2:00-3:00, McD 220
1Harrison Institute Policy Clinic Information Sessions March 23, 4:30-5:30, McD 220

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March 24, 1:30-2:30, McD 342
1Institute for Public Representation Open House March 22, 4:30-6:00, McD 312
1International Women’s Human Rights Clinic March 23, 4:30-6:00, McD 347
Information Session
1Juvenile Justice Clinic Information Session 1March 22, 3:30-5:00, McD 110
Law Students In Court Contact the clinic office at 202-638-
4798 to schedule a time to speak with
current students and/or current
supervising attorneys.
1Street Law Information Sessions March 17, 12:00-1:00, McD 344
March 21, 5:45-6:45, McD 344
March 23, 3:30-4:30, McD 344 1

LIBRARY (662-9151)
Library Resources for Writing Seminar Papers: Are you writing a seminar paper this semester? Having
trouble selecting a topic or getting started with your research? The library has many resources and services
available to help students with seminar papers, including research guides and research consultations. Learn
more by visiting our table in front of the chapel in McDonough on Thursday, Feb. 10, from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00
p.m.

The International Department of the Georgetown Law Library has an immediate JOB OPENING for a
Research Assistant. The successful candidate should have ideally some previous contact with international
and/or foreign materials, and knowledge of French or Chinese (Mandarin) or possibly other language would be
helpful but is not strictly necessary. The work involves 10-15 hours of assistance with research projects that may
involve summarizing texts, organizing teaching materials, and creating lists. Familiarity with MS Excel a plus.
For further information, please contact Marylin Raisch, Associate Law Librarian for International and Foreign
Law, mjr47@law.georgetown.edu, 202-662-9159. (Resume required; writing sample may be requested;
location of most work is in the Wolff Library, Hotung Building).

PAYROLL/PERSONNEL (662-9050)
Your Tax Withholding Status Must Be Confirmed For 2011 As Follows:

- Federal and State Tax Changes: Federal, District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia: If
you are not having taxes withheld because you claimed that you were “EXEMPT” in 2010, you
must submit a new form to the Payroll Office by Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011. If new forms for 2011 are
not received by this date, Georgetown University is required by law to withhold taxes at the highest
rate (single status and zero exemptions) until new forms are filed. The withholding forms can be
obtained in the Payroll Office, Rm. 583.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Payroll Office at (202) 662-9050.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR (662-9220)


Important Dates

Monday, Feb. 7
Week One papers due

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Wednesday, Feb 9 – Tuesday, Mar. 1
Exam Review for Spring, Summer and Fall 2010 semesters
(Exam Review Procedures: see below)

Wednesday, Feb. 9
Last day for Excused Withdrawal from Spring 2011 courses

Monday, Feb. 21
President’s Day Holiday: No classes meet

Tuesday, Feb. 22 – Wednesday, Feb. 23


Faculty Retreat: No classes meet

Thursday, Feb. 24
Monday classes meet instead of Thursday classes

Friday, Feb. 25
Deadline for upperclass JD students to select a “Target Grade” in Pass/Fail courses

Sunday, Mar. 6 - Sunday, Mar. 13


Spring Break: No classes meet

Regular Spring 2011 1Office Hours


Monday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Registrar available by
appointment)
Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 21 Office Closed: President’s Day Holiday

Spring 2011 Course Withdrawal: Students who wish to withdraw from a course will be
granted an excused withdrawal (“EW”) through Wednesday, Feb. 9. A withdrawal (“W”)
will be granted after Feb. 9 and prior to the start of the exam or the paper due date.
Please refer to the Tuition Refund Schedule as outlined in the Bulletin.

Pass/Fail Option for Upperclass JD Students: The Pass/Fail Option is available to


upperclass JD students. The deadline for selecting to take a course Pass/Fail this
semester was Tuesday, Feb. 1 by 5:00 p.m. Students who selected to take a
course pass/fail must select a “target grade” by 5:00 p.m on Friday, Feb. 25.
Go to the Registrar's homepage and click on “Pass/Fail Option.” You will see links to
general information about the Pass/Fail Option and how the “target grade” works. To
select a target grade, log into MyAccess and click on “Pass/Fail Courses” on the
Registration Menu. You will find your current Spring 2011 class schedule. There you can
select the target grade for your Spring 2011 pass/fail course. Please contact the Office of
the Registrar if you have any questions about the “target grade selection process.”

1Exam Review: Exam Review for the Spring, Summer and Fall 2010 semesters will be
held from Wednesday, Feb. 9 through Tuesday, Mar. 1. 1The last day to request an exam is
Friday, Feb. 25.

To review an exam, first check to see if your exam is available online at

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www.law.georgetown.edu/registrar/sservices/ExamReviewProcedures.htm. If your exam is not available
through our office, you should contact your professor directly. If your exam is available, you must complete the
online form at www.law.georgetown.edu/registrar/sservices/ExamReviewProcedures.htm to request it. Fill out
one request form for each exam. You will need the course number to request the exams. You may only
request your own exams or papers. Please make sure your professor name, course title, and term are correct
before submitting your request.

Exams will be available for pick up 2 business days after your request is submitted and should be picked up
from McDonough 308. Bring a picture ID with you. You do not need to return your exams to the Office of the
Registrar. Please be aware that the Office of the Registrar does not keep additional copies of your exams and
will not be able to provide replacements.

The hours for pick up of exams are:


Monday - Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Note: Exam Review is unavailable when the Office of the Registrar is closed.

1Exam Scheduling Conflicts: Spring 2011 - Upperclass and Graduate Students: Students who have two
exams which BEGIN within 24 hours of one another, three exams in four consecutive days or four exams in five
consecutive days are eligible for exam relief. During the week of March 7 an email notification will be sent to
students who have exam conflicts. The email will contain a link to the online exam system where students can
log in and view the time and date of their rescheduled exams. If you have an exam conflict and do not receive a
rescheduled date, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

February 2011 Graduates: Diplomas for February 2011 graduates are available for pickup with a picture ID in
the Office of the Registrar. If you would like your diploma sent to you, please contact our office with your
updated mailing address and a phone number where someone will be present to sign for the diploma, as we send
diplomas via Federal Express.

1Prospective May 2011 Graduates: Please review your Academic Program Information as listed in MyAccess
to ensure that your Expected Term of Graduation is correct. To review this information, log into MyAccess,
select Student Services, then select View Academic Program Information. If your Expected Term of Graduation
is incorrect, please e-mail your correct Expected Term of Graduation including your GoCard number to the
Office of the Registrar at lawreg@law.georgetown.edu. An e-mail regarding degree applications was sent to
prospective May 2011 graduates. The deadline for May JD and LLM graduates to submit their degree
applications was Friday, Jan. 28. If your name has changed since your matriculation, you must provide a copy
of written documentation before we can order your diploma, list the new name in the Commencement Program,
or process a name change in student records. Changes to your name as it appears on your diploma may incur a
$20 fee if submitted after the deadlines. There is no charge for changes to the Commencement Program.

Bar Information: Students are encouraged to visit the Bar Information section of the Office of the Registrar’s
website at http://www.law.georgetown.edu/registrar/bar.html. The site contains links to the National
Conference of Bar Examiners website, MPRE Exam Information, and a 2010 Guide to Bar Admissions
Requirements. If you have questions or concerns about your bar application or the bar application process,
please contact the Ethics Counsel, Professor Michael Frisch, at 202-662-9926 or frischm@law.georgetown.edu.

For specific questions regarding the taking of two bar examinations (e.g., NY and NJ) simultaneously,
deadlines, fees, reciprocity, and waivers, please visit the intended state bar websites. State Bar website addresses
can be found on the web at http://www.ncbex.org/bar-admissions/offices/.

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Certification Requests: Students should submit a request in writing by using the blue form labeled “Request
for Certification” located in the Office of the Registrar. This form is also located on the Registrar’s web page at
http://www.law.georgetown.edu/registrar/sservices/certifications.htm. We cannot accept requests by e-mail or
phone because a signature is required. Please complete all the sections and note that normal certification
processing takes 3-5 business days but may take up to 7 business days during heavy volume periods.

Transcript Requests: Transcript requests must be submitted in writing with a signature to the Office of the
Registrar and be accompanied by a photo ID. Please include your GoCard number (last 4 digits of social
security number for pre-GoCard alumni) and your daytime phone number. If you are currently enrolled and
would like to charge the transcript fee directly to your GoCard debit account, please also provide the 16-digit
number on your GoCard. We cannot accept requests by e-mail or phone. All requests received before 4:00 p.m.
will be available after 1:00 p.m. the next business day. There is a $5 fee per transcript copy. The transcript
request form is available in the Office of the Registrar or online at:
http://www.law.georgetown.edu/registrar/transcripts.html

The 2010-2011 Georgetown Law Bulletin: The Bulletin contains information about the faculty of Georgetown
Law, the law curriculum and degree requirements, and policies governing members of the community. Students
are responsible for knowledge of its content. Please take a little time to familiarize yourself with the content.
Hard copies are available in the Office of the Registrar. The electronic version is available online at:
http://www.law.georgetown.edu/registrar/bulletin/.

Student Disciplinary Code: A student is held to have notice of the Georgetown University Law Center
Student Disciplinary Code and its provisions by virtue of enrolling at Georgetown Law. The Code appears in
the Georgetown Law Bulletin and is available online at
http://www.law.georgetown.edu/Registrar/bulletin/conduct_policies/sdc.cfm.

Canadian Students with a “Tuition and Education Amounts Certificate for a University Outside of
Canada”: Please note that if you have a “Tuition and Education Amounts Certificate for a University Outside
of Canada” to be completed by the Law Center, the form must be completed by the Office of Student Accounts
(581 McDonough Hall). For additional information, please contact that office at 202-662-9057.

Student Health Insurance: All Georgetown Law students registered in a degree program for 8 or more credits
must have medical insurance coverage in effect for the entire academic year.

All Students: Please review your Biographical and Academic Program Information as listed in MyAccess to
ensure that your information is correct. To review this information, log into MyAccess
(https://myaccess.georgetown.edu/), select Personal Information, then select Biographical Information. Repeat
this process for your Academic Program Information by selecting View Academic Program Information from
the Student Records menu. If your information is incorrect, please e-mail your correction(s) including your
GoCard number to the Office of the Registrar at lawreg@law.georgetown.edu.

Address & Phone Number Changes: Students are urged to update their mailing addresses, e-mail addresses,
and phone numbers. You may do so by using MyAccess (https://myaccess.georgetown.edu/), the Registrar’s
general email lawreg@law.georgetown.edu, or in person at the Office of the Registrar.

Emergency Notification System (HOYAlert): Students are strongly urged to enroll in the University’s
Emergency Notification System via MyAccess (https://myaccess.georgetown.edu/). The system will be used to
send e-mails, voice and/or text messages to the Georgetown Law community in the event of an emergency or
Law Center closing for inclement weather. You may update your information at any time.

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Class Cancellations: Georgetown Law class cancellations are posted at the Registrar's website at:
http://www.law.georgetown.edu/registrar/cancelPolicy.html. You may also call the class cancellation line at
(202) 662-9446, available 24 hours a day.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• The Human Rights Institute invites you to attend a lunch discussion on Internet freedom and human
rights with Frank LaRue, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression. Mr. LaRue
will speak about his 2011 report to the UN Human Rights Council on internet freedom, censorship, data
protection, accessibility, and privacy issues, and the implications these topics have for human rights.
• The discussion will be held on Monday, Feb. 7, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., in McDonough 109.
Lunch will be served. Please RSVP to jh365@law.georgetown.edu.

• The Annual Blood Drive will be held on Monday, Feb. 7, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., on the 12 th
floor of Gewirz. To register online, visit https://www.donatebloodmedstar.org, click the donate blood
tab and enter sponsor code 03052 to view the schedule and make an appointment. Photo ID is required!
Please eat a healthy meal & drink plenty of water at least three hours before donating blood! MedStar
Health T-shirts available for all donors! For more information, please call 1-866-49-DONOR
https://www.donatebloodmedstar.org.

• Join the Dean’s Challenge for Health and Fitness: This five week program will keep you motivated
as you work on health and fitness goals for the new year. Prizes will be awarded to the top scorers (first
prize is a mountain bike and helmet). Everyone who completes the program will receive a Dean’s
Challenge shirt and will be entered into a raffle to win a mountain bike. For more information contact
Karen at piercekl@law.georgetown.edu or Christi at cnh22@law.georgetown.edu.

• Equal Rights Advocates is Celebrating 35 Years Leading The Fight for Women’s Equality:
Announcing law student internships available for the Spring, Summer and Fall 2011. Semester
positions offered only to 2Ls and 3Ls.

Law Clerk Job Description: Law Clerks have the unique opportunity to work in an exciting and cutting-
edge non-profit women’s law firm. ERA has been fighting for women’s equality through litigation and
advocacy for over 35 years. Under the supervision of ERA attorneys, Law Clerks staff our Advice and
Counseling line. They interview callers and provide legal advice regarding sex discrimination, sexual
harassment, Title IX enforcement, family/medical leave, and other employment issues. Law Clerks also
assist with impact litigation and legislation through research and writing assignments; attending court
hearings, depositions, and internal litigation strategy sessions; and working with ERA lawyers on
legislative advocacy. Law clerks may also have the opportunity to present educational workshops to
community groups regarding sex discrimination and women’s rights.

Qualifications: Excellent writing & research skills; demonstrated commitment to women’s issues,
public interest law and racial justice; coursework in Employment Discrimination, Constitutional
Law, Evidence, Critical Race Theory, Feminist Jurisprudence, Immigration Law, Public Interest
Law; experience working on ERA’s focus areas, including sexual harassment, employment issues,
affirmative action, welfare, family/work, immigration, and economic self-sufficiency, bilingual
ability a plus (especially Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin)

Hours: School Semester: 16-20 hrs./wk. for the duration of academic semester.
Summer Internships: Full time (37.5 hrs/wk.), ten to eleven weeks.
Unpaid: We offer academic credit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply: Submit
cover letter, resume, one original and short writing sample (5-10 pgs), contact information, and three

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references to lawclerkapplicants@equalrights.org (Application via email is preferred.) or by fax
(415-621-6744) or mail to: Hiring Coordinator, Equal Rights Advocates, 180 Howard Street, Suite
300, San Francisco, CA 94105.

Equal Rights Advocates is an affirmative action employer committed to equal employment


opportunity. Visit our website at www.equalrights.org.

• The Brennan Center is currently seeking law students for our summer 2011 internship program.
The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law is a non-partisan public
policy and law institute that focuses on the fundamental issues of democracy and justice. Our work
ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, and racial justice in criminal law to
presidential power in the fight against terrorism. A singular institution - part think tank, part public
interest law firm, part advocacy group - the Brennan Center combines scholarship, legislative and
legal advocacy, and communications to win meaningful, measurable change in the public sector.

Visit http://brennancenter.theresumator.com/apply/GmO6X6/Summer-2011-Legal-
Internship.html/source:email to apply and forward this link to your fellow students. Also, look for us
at the Equal Justice Works career fair.

EMPLOYMENT ON-CAMPUS (Please notify Laili Safa when the position is


filled)

Office Assistants Needed:

• The Office of Graduate Programs is hiring a student assistant for Spring 2011. Duties include
routine office work (front desk support, data entry, mass mailings, photocopying), but we’re looking
for students who can take on projects and manage them with little supervision. Students should
expect to work at least 10 hours per week. Proficiency in Word, and Excel required, and
knowledge of Microsoft Access is preferred. Work-study preferred, but not required. If interested,
please submit a resume and available hours to work to Kimberly Martin at
ksm54@law.georgetown.edu or in person (Hotung 6000).

Research Assistants Needed:

* Prof. Steven Goldblatt is seeking two full-time summer research assistants to work on projects related
to the Supreme Court. Work will include traditional legal research and helping with a database that
tracks merits cases, focusing on who appears before the Court and in what capacity. Interested students
should send resume and cover letter to goldblat@law.georgetown.edu. Prior experience with MS Access
helpful but not required.

* Prof. Barry Carter is looking for two research assistants for Summer 2011 and for the academic year
2011-2011. The work will include a variety of interesting international matters, such as projects on the
use of international law in U.S. courts and the general subject of international jurisdiction and
immunities. The opening is for students finishing their first year, with some preference for those who are
now taking International Law I. Interested students should place their resume, a recent transcript
(unofficial version is okay), and a writing sample (if available) in Prof. Carter’s folder at the secretarial
station on the sixth floor of the Hotung Building near Room 6015. This should be done as soon as
possible, and preferably by Feb. 8.

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* The Harrison Institute seeks a research assistant to work on climate policy for transportation fuels. The
research questions include (1) whether federal fuel standards preempt low carbon fuel standards at the
state level, and (2) whether subsidies or tax breaks for oil companies are consistent with relevant trade
rules. Please email your resume to Matt Porterfield at porterfm@law.georgetown.edu.

* The Harrison Institute Policy Clinic seeks a spring semester research assistant to work on a variety of
cutting-edge climate change policy issues including state and local adaptation to projected sea-level rise
and heat waves, takings doctrine, and the Coastal Zone Management Act. Prior experience in land use,
climate change policy or environmental law is preferred, but not required; work-study eligible also
preferred but not required. The job may include legislative research, statutory research, research in
climate science literature, and telephone investigative work. Applicants should have strong research,
writing, and editing skills. Please submit a cover letter and resume to either Sara Hoverter (202-662-
4233, smp32@law.georgetown.edu) or Jessica Grannis (202-661-6594, jcg68@law.georgetown.edu) at
the Harrison Institute, Rm. 120.

* Prof. Robert Stumberg is seeking an RA for spring semester to work on WTO negotiations on trade in
services, focusing on proposed disciplines that limit domestic regulation in South Africa and the United
States. Sectors of interest include health, financial services, and government procurement. Please send
your resume via email to Stumberg@law.georgetown.edu.

* Prof. Michael Cedrone seeks a research associate for the spring semester, with possibility of continued
work over the summer. Work includes research and cite-checking for scholarly articles and development
of problems and other materials for Legal Research and Writing class. 2Ls and 3Ls are encouraged to
apply. Interested applicants should submit a resume and transcript by email directly to Prof. Cedrone at
mjc27@law.georgetown.edu.

* Director of Workplace Flexibility 2010 and Policy Director of Georgetown’s Kalmanovitz Initiative
for Labor and the Working Poor would like to hire a research assistant for a series of research projects
on various aspects of labor and employment, including legislative history and policy research. Excellent
research skills is a must and an interest in labor and employment issues is a plus. Please submit a letter of
interest and resume to Loretta Moss in McDonough Hall, Rm. 340 or email to
moss@law.georgetown.edu

* Prof. Viet Dinh seeks a research assistant for the Spring 2011 semester. The work would relate
primarily to corporate law and corporate governance issues. Experience and study relevant to those
issues is desirable. If interested, please e-mail a resume, transcript, and writing sample to Prof. Dinh’s
faculty assistant, Thomas Openchowski, at tao24@law.georgetown.edu.

* Prof. Viet Dinh seeks research assistants for the summer. The work would relate to constitutional law
and corporate governance issues. Experience and study relevant to those issues is desirable. If
interested, please e-mail a resume, transcript, and writing sample to Prof. Dinh’s faculty assistant,
Thomas Openchowski, at tao24@law.georgetown.edu.

* Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute (HPI) seeks a legal research assistant for Spring
2011. HPI is seeking a second or third year law student with legal research and interviewing experience
and the ability to analyze state and federal statutes, regulations and guidance for relevant health policy
issues. Successful candidates must have experience with Lexis/Nexis and/or Westlaw, excellent
research and writing skills and familiarity with Power Point, Excel and Microsoft Word. Successful
candidates will have prior experience in a related position. Candidate must be detail oriented and work
well with little supervision. Send resume, references and writing sample to Sabrina Corlette at
sc666@georgetown.edu. Please include “research assistant” in the subject line.

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* The Global Tobacco Control Initiative at the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health
Law is seeking a research assistant for Spring 2011. The Tobacco Control project provides research on
litigation as an approach for reducing tobacco use, drafts shadow before U.N. human rights monitoring
bodies to emphasize the relationship between strong tobacco control laws and fundamental rights and
partners with advocates in low-and middle-income countries to target rights-based and constitutional
arguments. The research assistant’s work will be focused on Latin America. This position is for both JD
and LL.M. Students with a preference for those who have taken constitutional law, human rights or
health law. Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is required. If interested, please email a resume,
transcript and cover letter to oneillinstitute@law.georgetown.edu. We will be reviewing applications on
a rolling basis. Please send in your applications as soon as possible.

* The O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law seeks multiple research assistants for
Summer 2011. Students will work with O’Neill Institute faculty and staff on a range of academic and
policy projects on domestic and global health law issues. Students will be expected to work full-time,
but under special circumstances, part-time and split-summer opportunities may be considered.
Successful applicants will have excellent research and writing skills, and a strong interest in health law.
Applicants with experience in the field may be preferred. Please send resumes to Alex Cobern at
oneillinstitute@law.georgetown.edu.

* The O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law seeks multiple research assistants for
Spring 2011. Students will have an opportunity to work with O’Neill Institute faculty and staff on a
range of academic and policy projects on domestic and global health issues. Students will be expected
to work up to 15 hrs./wk. Successful applicants will have a strong interest in health law, preferably with
some experience in the field. Please send resumes to Alex Cobern at eac83@law.georgetown.edu.

* ISO RA for Spring Term: Prof. Dakota Rudesill has immediate need for part-time research assistants
available on a limited basis during the holiday break, and/or more extensively during spring term. RAs
will assist with research regarding war powers, intelligence, legislation, and legislative bodies.
Research assistants must have strong research and writing skills and curious minds. I prefer but do not
require classroom or work experience in legislation or national security/international affairs. Send CV,
list of references, and concise statement of interest ASAP to Prof. Rudesill at
dakota.rudesill@law.georgetown.edu.

* Prof. Matthew Fraidin seeks a Research Assistant for the spring semester to assist with writing
projects about child welfare, privacy, and open government. 10-15 hrs./wk. To apply, please send a
cover letter and resume to Jennifer Overall at jal77@law.georgetown.edu.

* The Library’s Faculty Services Department is seeking several part-time research assistants for the
Fall and Spring semesters. Faculty Services Research Assistants conduct research for Georgetown Law
faculty members on a wide variety of topics. Hours are somewhat flexible but Faculty Services
Research Assistants must work during the normal working week. Applicants must be 2Ls or 3Ls and
must have superior research skills, including ability to use traditional print sources, Westlaw, Lexis and
other electronic databases. Interested students should provide a resume and cover letter to Thanh
Nguyen, Faculty Services Librarian, Edward Bennett Williams Library, Room 204D, or via email at
nguyent2@law.georgetown.edu.

* Associate Judge Todd E. Edelman of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia is seeking a
judicial intern for the spring term. Judge Edelman is currently assigned to the Civil Division.
Responsibilities will include research on a wide variety of motions and trial issues; assisting in the
drafting of written opinions and orders; and working with the judge, his law clerk, and his permanent
staff to prepare for court. Applicants with a demonstrated interest in public service are encouraged to

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apply. Applicants should submit a resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and list of references.
Address: Judge Todd E. Edelman, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, 500 Indiana Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20001.

* Adjunct Professor Israel Goldowitz is looking for a research assistant to help with research and
drafting for a chapter in the forthcoming Jayne Zanglein, ERISA Litigation (BNA Books, 4 th ed.). If
interested, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Professor Goldowitz at
israel5050@comcast.net.

* The Georgetown State-Federal Climate Resource Center is seeking a research assistant for Fall
2010. Work includes legal and policy research, assistance with policy analysis, developing reports and
presentations, helping with events, and performing administrative tasks as needed. Please send a cover
letter with your resume to Kate Zyla, at zyla@law.georgetown.edu.

* Supreme Court Internship: Adjunct Professor Kenneth Jost offers an unpaid internship in assisting in
coverage of Supreme Court’s 2010-2011 term for CQ Press; flexible three-to-four hrs./wk. plus
opportunity to attend Supreme Court arguments. The internship, open to 2Ls/3Ls, extends through June
2011. Phone: (202) 729-1834; e-mail: KJost@cqpress.com.

* University of Virginia Law Professor seeks a Georgetown law student to serve as a research assistant.
The research assistant’s primary responsibility will be to go to the National Archives in College Park to
make copies of recordings of old Supreme Court oral arguments. The process is ancient—reel to reel
recordings that you put onto cassette. Confidence in dealing with technology is a must, and familiarity
with the National Archives is a plus but not a requirement. Please email a resume, transcript, and name
of one professor who can serve as a reference to goluboff@virginia.edu.

* The Center on National Security and the Law and Professor Donohue seek several research
assistants. Opportunities include research on state secrets, biological weapons and quarantine law, and
philosophy and national security. 2Ls and 3Ls with interest in national security law are invited to
apply. Please send a resume, transcript, and short statement of interest to Nadia Asancheyev
at na76@law.georgetown.edu.

WRITING COMPETITIONS
Topic Sponsor Prize Due Date
The organizing committee of the 2011 PhD University College possible 02/11/2011
Workshop on Human Rights in University Dublin School of Law publication
College Dublin School of Law invite
proposals for a workshop on the theme of
“The Legacy and Future of the ECHR:
Evaluating Sixty Years of the European
Human Rights Project.”

http://www.ucd.ie/law/newsevents/name,738
47,en.html

The 2011 Bert W. Levit Essay Contest topic ABA Standing $5,000 02/18/2011
concerns whether a party who has engaged in Committee on Lawyers’
fraud has standing to bring a suit against a Professional Liability

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lawyer for fraud and legal malpractice based
on the lawyer's conduct relating to the fraud
itself, or rather if such a claim is barred by
the doctrine of in pari delicto, which
prohibits one wrongdoer from suing another
wrongdoer for a fraud the two parties
committed together. For the hypothetical and
rules, please visit the contest website.

http://bit.ly/Levit2011

Papers should address any legal issue ABA Affordable Housing $1,000 02/25/2011
regarding affordable housing and/or and Community
community development law. Development Forum
Committee
http://new.abanet.org/Forums/Affordable/P
ublicDocuments/2011%20Writing%20Competiti
on%20Guidelines.pdf

Submissions may be on a wide variety of Berkeley Technology 1st: $2,000 02/25/2011


topics at the intersection of law and Law Journal 2nd: $750
technology, such as intellectual property, 3rd: $500
antitrust, First Amendment, entertainment
and new media, telecommunications,
biotechnology, internet, and cybercrime.

http://btlj.org/2010/10/15/spring-2011-wr
iting-competition-rules/

Submissions to the James Baker Hughes Houston Journal of $500 03/04/2011


Competition must be unpublished student International Law
manuscripts on the subject of international
law.

http://www.hjil.org/index.php/submissions

Members of the ABA’s Law School Division ABA Tort Trial & 1st: $1,500 03/07/2011
may submit papers addressing a current topic Insurance Practice 2nd: $500
in a legal area covered by one of the Section
substantive law committees of the ABA Tort
Trial & Insurance Practice Section.

http://www.abanet.org/tips/lawstudent/LSW
ritingCompRules11.pdf

Write a scholarly position paper in response Nightlight Christian 1st: $2,500 03/07/2011
to the 2011 problem on Embryo Donation Adoptions 2nd: $1,500
and Adoption presented at: 3rd: $1,000
http://www.embryolaw.org/. All entries
received by 2/7/2011 will be eligible for a
$500 bonus if selected as a prize winner.

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http://www.embryolaw.org/

Submissions to the Family Law Writing Hofstra Law School and 1st: $500 03/15/2011
Competition may be within any area of the Association of Family 2nd: $250
family law, although topics which focus on and Conciliation Courts
international or interdisciplinary subjects of
family law are especially encouraged.

http://law.hofstra.edu/pdf/Academics/Jour
nals/FCR/fcr_writing_competition2010.pdf

Faculty, LL.M. or J.S.D. students are invited Willamette University 1st: $5,000 03/18/2011
to enter the Peterson Prize Writing Center for Law and 2nd: $3,000
Competition. The paper shall address one or Government 3rd: $2,000
more historic or contemporary issues
involving the principles underlying the Tenth
Amendment.

normanw@willamette.edu

The 2011 Georgetown International Georgetown International Publication 03/31/2011


Arbitration Society/International Institute for Arbitration
Conflict Prevention & Resolution Society/International
International Arbitration Writing Contest is Institute for Conflict
open to students currently enrolled in a Prevention & Resolution
Georgetown University law program (J.D.,
L.L.M., S.J.D., or international counterparts),
as well as recent graduates of a law program.
Recent graduates must have earned a legal
degree during 2010. Submissions shall be
1,000-3,000 words on any hot topic in
international arbitration. The winning entry
should be well-written and clearly expressed.
It should include a timely discussion of an
international arbitration topic of the author's
choosing concerning cases, regulation, or
other legal developments. It may take the
form of an op-ed commentary. The winning
entry will be published on the website of the
International Institute for Conflict Prevention
& Resolution--The CPR Institute. Entries
must be sent to
cprgeorgetownwritingcontest@cpradr.org.

Submissions to the Hogan/Smoger Access to Public Justice Foundation $5,000 03/31/2011


Justice Essay Contest shall address the topic
“The Gulf Oil Spill: Who Are the Victims
and How Do They Get Compensated?”
Intent due: 1/31/2011; Essay due: 3/31/2011.

http://www.publicjustice.net/What-We-Do/A

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wards/Law-School-Essay-Contest.aspx

Submission to the Chief Justice John B. The Oklahoma Supreme 1st: $500 03/31/2011
Doolin Writing Competition shall address Court 2nd: $300
any area of the law relating to Native 3rd: $200
Americans or other indigenous peoples.
Papers must be submitted to: The
Sovereignty Symposium, Oklahoma State
Capitol, Room 208, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma 73105 OR e-mail
kyle.shifflet@oscn.net.

Submissions to the ELI-ABA-NAELS The Environmental Law $2,000 04/11/2011


“Endangered Environmental Laws” writing Institute; The ABA
competition may address recent Section of Environment,
developments or trends in U.S. Energy, and Resources;
environmental law that have a significant and The National
constitutional or “federalism” component. Association of
Students may choose one of the sample Environmental Law
topics or develop their own constitutional Societies
environmental law topic.

http://www.eli.org/pdf/2010-11_ELI-ABA-NA
ELS_Writing_Competition_Announcement.pdf

Any currently enrolled law student may John Marshall Law 1st: $3,000 04/15/2011
submit a paper addressing any aspect of tax School Center for Tax 2 honorable
law. The paper must not be under Law and Employee mentions:
consideration for any other publication or Benefits $1,000
written as part of paid employment.

www.jmls.edu/faherty

Submissions to the William W. Greenhalgh ABA Criminal Justice $2,000 04/25/2011


Student Writing Competition may address Section
any timely and important issue of American
criminal constitutional procedure of interest
to practitioners of criminal law. All entrants
receive free full membership in the Criminal
Justice Section of the ABA.

http://www.abanet.org/crimjust/cjmag/gree
nhalgh.pdf

Submissions to the Howard C. Schwab ABA Family Law Possible 04/29/2011


Memorial Essay Contest may be on any Section publication and
aspect of family law. Intent-to-Enter Form section
due 4/22/2011; Entry due 4/29/2011. membership

http://www.abanet.org/family/lawstudents/
schwabrules.shtml

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Submissions to the Smith-Doheny Legal Notre Dame Law School $2,500 04/29/2011
Ethics Writing Competition should concern
any issue within the general category of legal
ethics.

http://www.nd.edu/~ndlaw/writing_competit
ions/smith-doheny.pdf

Topics may be any aspect of domestic public College of Labor and 1st: $1,500 05/15/2011
or private labor or employment law. Students Employment Lawyers, 2nd: $1,000
are encouraged to present a public policy Inc. 3rd: $500
issue or practical implications of a leading
case or doctrine, comment on a statute, or
comment on a common law doctrine.
Submissions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m.
(CDT) on 5/15/2011 to
swan@laborandemploymentcollege.org
using the subject line “Writing
Competition”.

http://www.laborandemploymentcollege.org/

Entries must be submitted on a subject of International Association 1st: $2,000 05/20/2011


practical concern to lawyers engaged in the of Defense Counsel 2nd: $1,000
defense or management of the defense of 3rd: $500
civil litigation, such as relevant aspects of
tort law, insurance law, civil procedure,
evidence, damages, alternative dispute
resolution procedures, and professional
ethics.

http://www.iadclaw.org/publications/conte
st.aspx

Each law school may certify up to 8 J.D. Theodore Tannenwald, 1st: $5,000 05/27/2011
papers and 8 LL.M. papers. Papers must Jr. Foundation for 2nd: $2,500
focus primarily upon technical or policy- Excellence in Tax 3rd: $1,500
oriented tax issues relating to any type of Scholarship
existing or proposed U.S. federal or state tax
or taxation system (including topics relating
to ethical and professional responsibility
matters in tax practice). Papers must be
sponsored by the law school professor
coordinator (TBA) so be sure to turn in your
paper (original plus one copy) to Mariko
Cool in J.D. Academic Services,
McDonough 352, no later than May 27,
2011. Submit to Mariko Cool by: 5/27/2011;
Contest deadline: 7/1/2011.

http://www.tannenwald.org/rules/

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Submissions to the Warren E. Burger Prize American Inns of Court $5,000 06/01/2011
should address a topic of your choice
addressing the issues of excellence in legal
skills, civility, ethics, and professionalism.
The selected issue(s) should be of
contemporary significance with clear
relevance to the legal community at large.

http://www.innsofcourt.org/burgerprize

Essays submitted for the 2011 competition American Judges 1st: $3,000 06/01/2011
must be under the topic of “Must a minor Association 2nd: $1,500
student be given his or her rights, including a 3rd: $1,000
Miranda warning and the right to have a
parent present, before being questioned by
police on school grounds.”

http://aja.ncsc.dni.us/essay-contest/

Entrants to the University of Connecticut University of Connecticut 1st: $750 06/01/2011


School of Law's Student Legal Writing School of Law 2nd: $500
Competition should submit a paper on a legal 3rd: $250
issue affecting persons struggling with
homelessness, mental illness, addiction, or
substance abuse. All students intending to
enter the competition must register by April
15, 2011 at
http://www.law.uconn.edu/node/9768.
Intent-to-enter due 4/15/2011 Entry due
6/1/2011

http://www.law.uconn.edu/node/9541/

Articles may concern any topic on animal New York State Bar 1st: $1,000 06/30/2011
law. Association Committee 2nd: $500
on Animals and the Law
http://www.nysba.org/AM/Template.cfm?Sect
ion=Student_Writing_Competition

Students who attend an ABA accredited law Legal Committee of the publication and 07/31/2011
school in a SEAFWA state or who are legal Southeastern Association up to $1000
residents of a SEAFWA state may submit of Fish and Wildlife travel expenses
papers on their own topic relating to fish and Agencies
wildlife, habitat or conservation law or
choose from the following topics: (1)
constitutional issues relating to the state
regulation of hunting and fishing, (2)
criminal law issues related to the regulation
of hunting and fishing, (3) liability of states
for damages by wildlife, (4) privatization of
fish and wildlife resources, (5) issues arising
under the endangered species act, or (6)

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regulation of exotic wildlife/holding wildlife
as pets/exotic wildlife trade and commerce.
For a list of the states in SEAFWA, refer to
http://www.seafwa.org.

salpert@dnr.state.md.us

This information is also available on the website at


http://www.law.georgetown.edu/academic/WritingCompetitions/, where you may subscribe to our RSS
feed to track updates. Students interested in participating in any of the competitions listed above should
obtain a complete copy of the competition rules. Competition rules are available at the contest website
or in the Writing Competition Binder located in the J.D. Academic Services Office, McDonough 352.
Also, please visit the ABA's list of Writing Competitions at
http://www.abanet.org/lsd/competitions/writing-contests/.

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