Resolutions

R.-208-001-Normal Use of Belinda Hall

The resolution refers to the main downstairs lounge of the WCC. It states, in part, that “student protests, demonstrations, and other political activity are normal and long-established uses of Belinda Hall.” The Student Council calls on Harvard Law School to safeguard these and other uses of the space.

R.-208-002-Resolution to Condemn Suspensions from Langdell Library

This resolution expresses the HLS Student Government’s condemnation of the recent suspensions of HLS affiliates from Langdell Library. HLS Student Government calls for the reinstatement of library access and the end of such suspensions. It further condemns the failure of the University “to lead with integrity, and its departure from . . . core values of free speech and assembly.”

R.-208-003-Resolution on a Library Ban Referendum

Do you agree with the following statement:

“We, the students of Harvard Law School, condemn Harvard’s suspension of library access for students and faculty who participated in non-disruptive study-ins against Israel’s genocide in Gaza and attacks on Lebanon. Students who abide by all rules of behavior in a space cannot reasonably be punished merely for doing so as a group. These suspensions are part of Harvard’s ad hoc creation and weaponization of overbroad rules against those who speak in defense of Palestinian life. We demand that these suspensions be removed from any disciplinary record held by the University. We further demand an end to Harvard’s use of intimidation tactics and its escalating restrictions on freedom of expression, assembly, and access to campus resources.”

R.-208-003-Resolution on a Library Ban Referendum

Do you agree with the following statement:

“We, the students of Harvard Law School, condemn Harvard’s suspension of library access for students and faculty who participated in non-disruptive study-ins against Israel’s genocide in Gaza and attacks on Lebanon. Students who abide by all rules of behavior in a space cannot reasonably be punished merely for doing so as a group. These suspensions are part of Harvard’s ad hoc creation and weaponization of overbroad rules against those who speak in defense of Palestinian life. We demand that these suspensions be removed from any disciplinary record held by the University. We further demand an end to Harvard’s use of intimidation tactics and its escalating restrictions on freedom of expression, assembly, and access to campus resources.”

R.-208-004-Resolution on Student Participation in Harvard Law School Dean Search Advisory Committee

R.-208-005-Resolution on Electoral Administration

R.-207-001 Divestment Resolution

A resolution to call upon HMC and the Harvard community to divest from the illegal occupation of Palestine and genocide of Palestinians

R.-205-003 Effective Advocacy

A resolution to request the Harvard Law School Administration commit to effective Student Government advocacy

R.-205-004 Summer Contribution

A resolution to request HLS Administration provide a meaningful update or a timeline for student summer contribution policy changes

R.-205-005 Printing Credit

A resolution to request reinstatement of the printing credit

R.-207-001 Divestment Resolution

A resolution to call upon HMC and the Harvard community to divest from the illegal occupation of Palestine and genocide of Palestinians

R.-205-007 DLSA Letter

A resolution to support HLS Disability Law Student Association’s masking policy requests

R.-205-008 Latina Faculty

A resolution to request HLS hire its first Latina faculty

R.-205-009 Belinda Hall

A resolution to officially name Belinda Hall

R.-205-010 Academic Advising

A resolution to hire designated Academic Advisors

R.-205-011 Bar Counseling

A resolution to request the hire of a dedicated Bar Prep Counselor

R.-205-012 Microwaves and Coffee

A resolution to support students by extending free coffee and tea to all day and installing more microwaves on campus

R.-205-009 Belinda Hall

A resolution to officially name Belinda Hall

R.-205-013 Email Access

A resolution to request removal of the email review policy by the Dean of the Student Services and allow HLS Student Government to communicate with students without censorship

R.-205-014 COVID and Recording Policies

A resolution to emphasize the need for COVID policies that prioritize student mental health and physical welfare, and demand student input on COVID policies and other policies that impact student life

R.-205-002 A Resolution to Condemn the Russian War on Ukraine

This resolution is to condemn the Russian war on Ukraine and recognize the ongoing atrocities, stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, condemn the racism and xenophobia that has framed and permeated the war, and call on the Harvard Law School administration to act in their capacity to support affected students.

R.-205-001 A Resolution to Support the Harvard Graduate Students Union’s Bargaining Efforts to Gain a Fair and More Equitable Contract

This resolution states that Student Government stands in solidarity with HGSU and their efforts to obtain fair and equitable terms of employment, including a workers strike if need be.

R.-203-007 Recognizing Belinda Hall

This resolution officially recognizes Belinda Hall as a legitimate name within the student body for the lounge between Wasserstein and Caspersen.

R.-203-006 Class Recording Policy Reform

A resolution seeking a reform of the class recording policy.

R.-203-005 Petition for Dining Hall Workers

This resolution calls on the Dean and Restaurant Associates General Manager Lauren Williams to comply with the eight demands outlined in the Student/Worker Petition for Dining Hall Workers.

R.-203-004 Religious Liberties Clinic

This resolution strongly encourages Dean Manning and the Harvard Law School administration to publicly commit to not permitting any clinic including this forthcoming religious liberties clinic to take cases that would impinge on the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community or any other community in our student body and in the US and further affirmatively abiding by the nondiscrimination policy for all HLS clinics;

Commends the idea of a forthcoming religious liberties clinic that respects Harvard’s nondiscrimination policy and that will use its resources and the work of talented students to support religious minorities in our community and throughout the nation;

And encourages the Harvard Law School administration to provide more clarity as to the process of creating new clinical opportunities, the funding of such opportunities, and how the funding limits or does not limit the available cases and legal work the clinic can pursue.

R.-203-003 Election Day Holiday

This resolution calls on HLS to make election day into a holiday.

R. 203-002 HGSU Strike Authorization Vote

A resolution to support the Harvard Graduate Students Union vote on 10/15/2019 authorizing the declaration of a strike should negotiations come to a point where the Union deems this to be appropriate.

R. 203-001 (Mandatory Arbitration Clauses – Call for Disclosure)

This resolution calls on law firms seeking to recruit on campus who employ mandatory arbitration clauses to disclose their policies to the Office of Career Services.