Stuck: Why Asian Americans Don’t Reach the Top

Zoom

The Asian American Bar Association of New York is hosting a book talk with Margaret M. Chin, who recently published the book, Stuck: Why Asian Americans Don't Reach the Top of the Corporate Ladder. Register in advance.

Life as an Associate with Latham & Watkins

Zoom

Throughout the virtual fall semester (and in anticipation of EIP in January), APALSA will be providing opportunities for you to connect with attorneys from various law firms in smaller group settings. The series will kick-off this summer with a discussion and Q&A with two attorneys (both HLS alumni) from Latham & Watkins. Open to all

Navigating the Legal Job Market During the Pandemic

Zoom

The Asian American Bar Association of New York is hosting a panel discussion for APALSA students from various law schools. Panelists will be discussing how to find a job, resume building, and other items related to the legal job market during the pandemic. Register in advance.

Affinity Organization Weekend: Meet APALSA

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Affinity Organization Orientation Weekend (August 29th - 30th) is a great opportunity to get to know the various affinity orgs at HLS. APALSA's Meet & Greet session will take place on August 30th from 6:00-6:45pm EST and is open to all new students. During the session, 1Ls will have the opportunity to chat in small

Frank Wu: Asian Americans at a Crossroads

Zoom

APALSA is co-sponsoring a talk by Frank H. Wu, president of Queens College, City University of New York, who will talk about COVID-19, #BlackLivesMatter, discrimination, and allyship. Professor Wu is the author of Yellow: Race in America Beyond Black and White. Register here.  

APALSA Welcome Event (General Body Meeting #1)

Zoom

APALSA's Welcome Event (General Body Meeting #1) will take place September 10th (8:00 - 9:30pm EST) to kick-off activities for the fall semester. The Welcome Event will include: Opening remarks by Professors Jeannie Suk Gersen & Mark Wu Introduction to APALSA and Committees Trivia Competition (small group breakout teams will compete for a prize) To

Alumni Event: Reflections from the Bench

  In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, the Harvard Law School APALSA Alumni are hosting a virtual event: Reflections from the Bench, featuring three distinguished HLS alums:  US District Judge (Maryland) Theodore Chuang JD ’94, US District Judge (California) Judge Lucy Koh JD ’93, and Superior Court Judge (Los Angeles) Elaine Lu JD ’94.  The conversation