Legal Studies Latest News as of 11/7/22

November 7, 2022

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1) Legl Asst Job for Recent Grads
2) Election Watch Party
3) Thanksgiving Dinner
4) Death Penalty Clinic Intrnshp
5) $ for Grad School
6) Legal Studies Website
7) Course Offerings by Semester
8) Housing Crisis Panel
9) UC Davis Study Abroad
10) More UCD Study Abroad

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1) Legl Asst Job for Recent Grads
Legl Asst Job for Recent Grads

The Rubin Law Corporation is looking to hire quickly, so don't hurry, hurry!

Legal Assistant Search

We are a boutique, Plaintiff-side employment law firm, looking to hire full-time Legal Assistant for position in Century City, Los Angeles. This position is open to recent graduates with exceptional analytical skills and writing ability as evidenced by grades and class rank. We are looking for personable candidates who can commit to the firm for at least a year upon hiring. This could be remote position if needed.

Job Duties

Responsibilities for the “Legal Assistant” position include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Assisting in drafting complaints, mediation briefs, and demand letters

- Assisting in developing case theory and advancing case development

- Propounding and responding to discovery requests

- Monitoring case progression and acting as a liaison between clients and attorneys

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would be someone who is naturally curious, with strong people skills, and

detail-oriented. Additionally, we’re looking for candidates with:

- Strong writing ability

- Proficiency in Word, Excel, ZOOM, ADOBE, other office applications

- Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and take initiative

- Ability to relate to wide range of clients from many backgrounds

- Interest in the law and social issues

For more details and/or information on how to apply please send resume and cover letter to Caroline, at

caroline@stevenrubinlaw.com

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2) Election Watch Party
Election Watch Party
2022 Midterm Election Watch Party!
Tuesday November 8th,
5:00pm-9:00pm
IGS Library (109 Moses Hall)
Doors open at 4:45pm
(Seating is available on a first come first served basis.)
The Robert T. Matsui Center for Politics & Public Service and the Institute of Governmental Studies are hosting a fun, friendly, and informative evening of food, trivia games, and healthy discussion as we live stream the election results from the 2022 Midterm Elections!Join us as we track election results in California and across the nation in a monumental midterm year that will determine party control of both the House and the Senate! Food and drinks will be provided along with games and prizes, too.
Register Here
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3) Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Dinner

Need a place to go for Thanksgiving dinner?
Are you away from family and friends?
Check this out right away.
I don't know if they still have tickets left, but it would be worth a try!
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4) Death Penalty Clinic Intrnshp
Death Penalty Clinic Intrnshp
SPRING 2023 WORK-STUDY INTERNSHIP
ANNOUNCEMENT
UNDERGRADUATE INTERN

The Berkeley Law Death Penalty Clinic is seeking work-study interns ($16.32/hour) for both
remote and in-person work in Spring 2023, with the possibility of continuing into the fall.
The Death Penalty Clinic is a law practice engaged in direct representation of individuals
facing capital punishment. Interns work with the faculty, paralegal, and law students, and
will be held to strict confidentiality requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
• Must be a U.C. Berkeley undergraduate, preferably a junior or senior
• Must be able to commit 10-15 hours per week to the clinic
• Must be dependable, responsible, and good at time management
• Must be trustworthy due to the responsibility of working on capital cases
• Must be compassionate, dedicated to confidentiality, and team-oriented
• Must be detail-oriented
Responsibilities may include:
• Inventorying and analyzing electronic files
• Researching information online relevant to cases
• Preserving, managing, and collecting records
• Updating databases
As an intern, you will be exposed to the realities of working on a capital case and engage in
projects that contribute to the professional work of the organization. You will also be invited
to audit (attend but not actively participate in) most of the Death Penalty Clinic classes that
are required for the law students in the clinic. This class is on Wednesdays, 3:35 pm-5:25
pm. Attendance is an optional perk for interns to learn more about the death penalty and
get to know the law students. It is not required for interns and is not paid.
For more information regarding the Clinic, see our website at:
https://www.law.berkeley.edu/clinics/death-penalty-clinic/
To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest to Heather
Canfield, Clinic Paralegal, at hcanfield@clinical.law.berkeley.edu by Monday, November
14th at 11:59 pm (midnight). Please submit materials in one combined PDF, starting with
your cover letter, and title the document as follows: LAST NAME, FIRST NAME –
Application. Interviews are planned between the weeks of Nov. 21st and 28th, though this
timeline is subject to change.
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5) $ for Grad School
$ for Grad School

Beinecke Scholarship (2023–2024)

Application deadline: January 27, 2023

The Beinecke Scholarship provides $35,000 ($5,000 prior to graduate study 

and $15,000 per year) for two years of graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. The program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue opportunities available to them and to be courageous in the selection of a graduate course of study. For more information, please visit here

Eligibility requirements:
• be a U.S. citizen or national
• be a "Junior" planning to receive a baccalaureate degree between Dec 2023 and Aug 2024
• have demonstrated superior academic achievement (typically 3.5 GPA or higher)
• be planning to enter a research-focused master’s or doctoral program or MFA in the arts, humanities, or social sciences (not including neuroscience or professional degrees)
• have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid as an undergraduate

Students interested in learning more about the Beinecke Scholarship are encouraged to make an individual advising appointment with Keila Diehl (ourschol-coordinator@berkeley.edu).

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6) Legal Studies Website

Legal Studies Website

I get lots of questions that can be answered by looking at our official Legal Studies website.
Get to know it! Especially 'Course Offerings by Semester' for descriptions, lecturer names, Areas for the 190 seminars, etc.
Many of you are still looking at the Berkeley Academic Guide. 
I can tell by your questions.
Please bookmark the official Legal Studies website and use it rather than the BAG info.
We (fairly recently) combined our site with our PhD Jurisprudence and Social Policy (JSP) site, so that we look more like other departments on campus, so undergrads might consider applying, and so the prospective PhD applicants around the world will see how cool our undergrad program is!
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7) Course Offerings by Semester
Course Offerings by Semester

Check out 'Course Offerings by Semester' on our website for course descriptions, lecturer names, Areas for the 190 seminars, etc.
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8) Housing Crisis Panel
Housing Crisis Panel

The Roosevelt Network at Berkeley (RNB) is a student-led, interdisciplinary policy think tank at UC Berkeley sponsored by the Goldman School of Public Policy.  


We invite students interested in public policy and housing justice to join us for our East Bay Housing Crisis Panel on Wednesday, November 9, from 5pm-6pm in Evans 2. A panel of housing experts and community leaders will discuss the public policy challenges of the East Bay housing crisis and take questions from the student audience. 


Panel Speakers: 

  • Leah Simon-Weisberg (Chair of Berkeley Rent Board)

  • Derek Barnes (CEO of East Bay Rental Housing Association)

  • Margaretta Lin (UC Berkeley Lecturer in Public Policy and City & Regional Planning and Founding Director of Just Cities)

  • Taqwaa Bonner (Housing Advocate at All of Us or None)

  • Justin Bigelow (UC Berkeley Lecturer in City & Regional Planning and Lawyer)


If you are interested in attending, please RSVP

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9) UC Davis Study Abroad
UC Davis Study Abroad

We welcome UC students on UC Davis programs, and many can apply their summer financial aid to a study abroad program. Students should meet with a financial aid advisor at their home campus to determine aid eligibilityStudents on the semester system can request additional units of 199 to help qualify for summer aid.

STUDY ABROAD IN GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Announcing the UC Davis Study Abroad program lineup for 2023! 
Create a Study Abroad account to indicate interest in programs to receive updates about enrollment, deadlines, upcoming info sessions, and more.

There are 40+ programs to choose from for 2023 across Summer Abroad, Summer Abroad Internships, Virtual
Summer Internships, and Quarter Abroad. Below are some programs that may be of interest to you.

SUMMER ABROAD
Bhutan - GIS in the Land of the Thunder Dragon
Learn how to use geographic information systems (GIS) in the peaceful, culturally rich, and biodiverse country of Bhutan in the Himalayan Mountains.
Ecuador - Environmental Justice in Indigenous Ecuador
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with indigenous groups and see parts of Ecuador not available to traditional tourists.

Europe - Sustainable Cities of Northern Europe
Learn why some European cities are way ahead of U.S. cities in sustainable development and design.

Spain - Housing and Urbanism in Barcelona
Discover the many lessons we can take home from Barcelona on housing development and neighborhood regeneration efforts.

Thailand – Climate Resilience in Thailand
Discover why Bangkok is considered “the Venice of the East” by exploring the significance of water in the culture, design and planning of this Southeast Asian mega-city.

UK - Perspectives in Global Management
Study how firms develop new ideas and distribute products and services to international markets, and how they respond to changing winds of trade.

SUMMER ABROAD INTERNSHIPS
Thailand—Education Internships
Spend five weeks as a teacher’s assistant in a traditional Thai temple school in Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. 
Environment, Green Tech, and Sustainability Internships (New Zealand, Spain)
Intern in the fields of environmental engineering, green technology, and sustainability.

VIRTUAL SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
Virtual –Social Impact and Public Health (Worldwide)
Gain work experience with this 8-week, project-based internship. Learn from and contribute to social projects and programs that benefit local communities.

QUARTER ABROAD
Mexico – Latinx Health Internship (Oaxaca) – Fall 2023 open to all UC students via ICV process

Gain a better understanding of your health profession career goals while taking classes on transnational (US-
Mexico) health issues.

Start your program exploration today! • Check out all programs here.
• Enrollment begins January 11, 2023, for summer and fall programs.
• Learn more about financial aid, scholarships, and budgeting options.
• Watch for upcoming info sessions.

Contact Us
Global Learning Hub
University of California, Davis
globallearning@ucdavis.edu | (530) 752-5763
globallearning.ucdavis.edu | Sign up for our newsletter
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10) More UCD Study Abroad
More UCD Study Abroad
STUDY ABROAD IN SOCIAL SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
Announcing the UC Davis Study Abroad program lineup for 2023! 
Create a Study Abroad account to indicate interest in programs to receive updates about enrollment, deadlines, upcoming info sessions, and more.
There are 40+ programs to choose from for 2023 across Summer Abroad, Summer Abroad Internships, Virtual Summer Internships, and Quarter Abroad. Below are some programs that may be of interest to you.

SUMMER ABROAD
Ecuador - Environmental Justice in Indigenous Ecuador
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with indigenous groups and see parts of Ecuador not available to traditional tourists.

France - Introduction to Biological Psychology
Apply principles of biology to the study of psychology, learning about the workings of the mind in humans and animals.

Italy - Art, Culture, History in the Eternal City
Our classroom is Rome and nearby historical sites where we will study art, culture, and history that shaped European culture.

Italy - Science of the Mind
Study cognitive neuroscience through the internationally known Department of Psychology at the University of Bologna in Italy.

Uganda – One Health Uganda
Study global “One Health" issues connected to human, livestock and wildlife interaction in Sub-Saharan Africa.

SUMMER ABROAD INTERNSHIPS
Thailand—Education Internships
Spend five weeks as a teacher’s assistant in a traditional Thai temple school in Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand.

New Zealand – Psychology Internships
Intern in Auckland or Wellington gaining experience in the fields of psychology and social work in a rich multicultural environment.

Spain - Psychology Internships
Intern in the Mediterranean gem of Valencia with an individually tailored placement to work toward your career goals in psychology and social services.

VIRTUAL SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
Virtual –Social Impact and Public Health (Worldwide)
Gain work experience with this 8-week, project-based internship. Learn from and contribute to social projects and programs that benefit local communities.

QUARTER ABROAD
UK – Political Science at the London School of Economics – Fall 2023 open to all UC students via ICV process

Spend fall quarter studying in London, an ideal setting to focus on the politics and international relations of Britain and Western Europe.

Start your program exploration today! • Check out all programs here.
• Enrollment begins January 11, 2023, for summer and fall programs.
• Learn more about financial aid, scholarships, and budgeting options.
• Watch for upcoming info sessions.
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