Friday, August 31, 2007
Blackboard
Can you all login to our group blackboard site and post a reply to my discussion thread? The site is http://www.blackboard.neu.edu/, click on "LSSC Law Office 11 2007/2008" and visit the discussion board. I want to make sure we'll all able to access our page for future assignments. Thanks!! (PS: Congrats on completing your first full week as a 1L! You all have been wonderful!)
Lunch Wednesday 9/5
I was thinking of somewhere close and fun where we could have lunch on Wednesday. One of my friends suggested Pho & I on Huntington. I've never been but he said it is delicious and they have great lunch specials. Here is a link to the site for you to check out the menu. http://phoandi.com/. Please either post a reply comment to this entry or email me if you'd rather find somewhere else to eat. I am open to all suggestions.
This Saturday -- Bell in Hand
Hi Team! As I mentioned to some of you last night, my friend and fellow 2L Valarie is celebrating her birthday this Saturday at the Bell in Hand tavern (45-55 Union St, near Faneuil Hall). You are all more than welcome to join in the festivities. It should be a great time and is a good opportunity to meet fellow NUSL'ers. Let me know if you need any more info (248.931.7888). http://www.bellinhand.com/ I will probably be getting there around 9:30-10.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
First Bar Review this Thursday!
This Thursday, SBA is sponsoring the first Bar Review of the semester. It will be at the one and only Punter's Pub (450 Huntington Avenue). If you head out the front door of the law school and go left, Punter's is on the same side of the street as the law school. I'll be going there after our class at 5:30p and would love to see you all there. Yea Team 11!!! (P.S. Thanks for a great couple of first days!! You guys are amazing!)
Monday, August 27, 2007
Important Law School Links/Tips/Tricks
MYNEU (http://www.myneu.neu.edu/) This is the site that contains all things administrative -- email, tuition bills, husky card balances, health insurance, etc. Definitely one to put in your "favorites."
WEBOARD (https://weboard.slaw.neu.edu/) This is the main communication board for all things law school. I recommend getting in the habit of checking it frequently. Most questions can be answered somewhere on WEBoard. Take 15-20 minutes to browse around, check out the links, and read the posts. It can be a pain at times, as it isn't the best format, but that aside, you should learn to love it. You can find meeting times, class announcements, event information, and most importantly, BAR REVIEW location and time! (SBA sponsors a "bar review" every other Thursday at a local bar. These events are quite popular and are a great way to forget about law school for a few hours and meet new people.)
BLACKBOARD (http://blackboard.neu.edu/) This is another online tool used by many law school professors. LSSC is depending on Blackboard heavily this year and our law office will have its own homepage. Use your NEU login to access the main page, which will list all of the classes you are enrolled in that are utilizing Blackboard. (Just FYI - my first semester, LSSC was the only class to use this, so don't worry if that is all you see.) There should be a link for the General LSSC page and Law Office 11 page. Let me know if you are having any trouble.
LAW LIBRARY (http://www.slaw.neu.edu/library/) Access the library's homepage here to find hours, numerous research tools, and old exams. You will have a library orientation so don't worry if most of the links don't mean anything to you now.
MASTER CALENDAR (https://jefferson.slaw.neu.edu/cgi-bin/view/webevent.cgi) This is the link to the law school's master calendar. The format has changed this year, and apparently you can look up events/speakers/exams as well, but for the most important dates (days off!!) select "Academic Calendar" and scroll through the months.
If you're not from Boston, you have to learn a new vocabulary (http://www.boston-online.com/glossary.html)
Lastly, for now, if you're hungry and on a student budget, 100+ Great Cheap Eats in Boston (http://www.boston.com/ae/food/restaurants/gallery/cheap_eats/)
Getting Started
First I would like to thank Adrienne, LF for LO8, for this great idea to have a team blog. Next, I want to summarize what this week will bring for our law office. I know how confusing the schedule can be with everyone reporting to different rooms and classes.
Monday 8/27
I will meet you all outside of the Curry Center Ballroom and then we'll be in room 322. We'll be meeting our faculty mentor (Prof. Karl Klare) and getting to know each other a bit.
Tuesday 8/28
1-2:30 - I will be in and out of your LSSC orientation in room 97 Cargill. My classes start today, so I will be checking in and out throughout the day.
2:40-3:40p - After your LSSC overview, there will be a ten minute break (2:30-2:40) and then our Law Office (LO) will be meeting in 92 Cargill (which is right outside of 97). We will be together for about an hour and will be doing another introduction exercise and working on our office working agreements (I'll explain in class).
3:40-4:00p - Completely optional but for those of you who are interested, I am going to give a quick campus tour. It won't take more than 20 mins and please don't feel like you have to be there but no one really "shows you around" so I thought I would.
5:00-7:00p - Student Activities Fair (Curry Ctr Ballroom). Also optional, but as I mentioned, a great way to check out student groups and mingle with classmates. Did I mention the free food, beer, and wine? :)
Wednesday 8/29
12:30-1:30p - Law Library Tour. Although I won't be there with you, I just wanted to confirm the time/date of your tour.
4:30-5:30p - We will have another hour long meeting in room 205 Knowles. "Knowles" is just the second floor of the law school. To get to this room, take the stairs either by the front door or near the locker room to the second floor. There are only a few classrooms on this floor, so just look for 205. You can also take the main elevator up to 2. Today, we'll be going over a cultural exercise and talking about the upcoming semester.
Thursday 8/30
You meet with your adjunct professor (Phil Catanzano) today for the first time. Phil will be teaching your research and writing section this year. You will need the Kunz and Shapo texts for this class and there will be another coursepack as well. (I know...too many books!) Your reading from the Kunz and Shapo books, listed in the summer reading packet, should be done at this time.
12:00-1:30 - Lunch together (free pizza!!!). We will meet today in the Moot Court Room (Room 10). This room is immediately on your right when you walk in the front door of the law school. This afternoon, we'll be discussing the summer reading. The summer reading should have been sent to you after your acceptance and is 29 pages long and includes the Law, Bryant, and Guinier articles.
3:30-4:15 - Professor Hall's lecture in 97 Cargill
4:30-5:30p - We will meet again in the Moot Court Room to discuss the coursepack reading. You are responsible for reading through p. 97 of the coursepack (available at Gnomon Copy on Huntington). Your first reflection assignment is due at this time too (see p. 5 of the summer reading packet). After this meeting is over, you will be done with me for the week! :)
Monday 8/27
I will meet you all outside of the Curry Center Ballroom and then we'll be in room 322. We'll be meeting our faculty mentor (Prof. Karl Klare) and getting to know each other a bit.
Tuesday 8/28
1-2:30 - I will be in and out of your LSSC orientation in room 97 Cargill. My classes start today, so I will be checking in and out throughout the day.
2:40-3:40p - After your LSSC overview, there will be a ten minute break (2:30-2:40) and then our Law Office (LO) will be meeting in 92 Cargill (which is right outside of 97). We will be together for about an hour and will be doing another introduction exercise and working on our office working agreements (I'll explain in class).
3:40-4:00p - Completely optional but for those of you who are interested, I am going to give a quick campus tour. It won't take more than 20 mins and please don't feel like you have to be there but no one really "shows you around" so I thought I would.
5:00-7:00p - Student Activities Fair (Curry Ctr Ballroom). Also optional, but as I mentioned, a great way to check out student groups and mingle with classmates. Did I mention the free food, beer, and wine? :)
Wednesday 8/29
12:30-1:30p - Law Library Tour. Although I won't be there with you, I just wanted to confirm the time/date of your tour.
4:30-5:30p - We will have another hour long meeting in room 205 Knowles. "Knowles" is just the second floor of the law school. To get to this room, take the stairs either by the front door or near the locker room to the second floor. There are only a few classrooms on this floor, so just look for 205. You can also take the main elevator up to 2. Today, we'll be going over a cultural exercise and talking about the upcoming semester.
Thursday 8/30
You meet with your adjunct professor (Phil Catanzano) today for the first time. Phil will be teaching your research and writing section this year. You will need the Kunz and Shapo texts for this class and there will be another coursepack as well. (I know...too many books!) Your reading from the Kunz and Shapo books, listed in the summer reading packet, should be done at this time.
12:00-1:30 - Lunch together (free pizza!!!). We will meet today in the Moot Court Room (Room 10). This room is immediately on your right when you walk in the front door of the law school. This afternoon, we'll be discussing the summer reading. The summer reading should have been sent to you after your acceptance and is 29 pages long and includes the Law, Bryant, and Guinier articles.
3:30-4:15 - Professor Hall's lecture in 97 Cargill
4:30-5:30p - We will meet again in the Moot Court Room to discuss the coursepack reading. You are responsible for reading through p. 97 of the coursepack (available at Gnomon Copy on Huntington). Your first reflection assignment is due at this time too (see p. 5 of the summer reading packet). After this meeting is over, you will be done with me for the week! :)
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