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Federal work study helps qualifying students pay for their higher education by providing opportunities for part-time student employment. Work study can replace an equivalent amount of federal student loan eligibility allowing you to earn money to help pay for your education and minimize law school loan debt. Students need to complete a FAFSA for eligibility to be determined.

How Work Study Works

Work study comes with rules and regulations for student and employer eligibility. To comply with the law, New England Law Boston has established guidelines and processes that must be followed by both students and employers.

How to Apply

Qualifying for work study is based on financial need, you must complete a FAFSA and the FWS application to be considered. Submit your FWS application to the Office of Financial Aid.

How will I know if I qualify?

Check with the Office of Financial Aid to see if you’re eligible for Federal Work Study. Once you are awarded FWS as part of your financial aid package, you may set up a job with one of the New England Law departments that are hiring.

Getting Hired

Hiring requests are confirmed by email. You must complete employment forms and visit payroll with your I-9 identification documents.

Getting Paid

Once you’ve completed this process, you may begin working and will earn regular work-study pay up to your award maximum.

Available Federal Work Study Program Jobs

Department: Law (Faculty)

Work Study Supervisor: Eliot Tracz

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: etracz@nesl.edu

Pay Rate: $18/hr

Position Description/Duties for Job Title:

Position includes providing assistance with researching, editing, and preparation of manuscripts and presentations related to recent developments in estate planning, as well as other areas of law.

Skills and Proficiencies: Strong research and editing skills are a must.

Department: (Law) Faculty

Work Study Supervisor: Emile Katz

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: ekatz@nesl.edu

Pay Rate: $18/hr

Position Description/Duties for Job Title:  Assist Professor Katz with legal academic research.

Skills and Proficiencies: WestLaw, Lexis, HeinOnline, R Code

Department: (Law) Faculty

Work Study Supervisor: Benjamin Golden

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: bgolden@nesl.edu

Pay Rate: $18/hr

Position Description/Duties for Job Title:  The Research Assistant will be responsible for assisting the professor in research for a law review article.

Skills and Proficiencies: Legal Research

Department: Marketing

Work Study Supervisor: Alex Rosenbluth

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: arosenbluth@nesl.edu

Pay Rate: $18/hr

Position Description/Duties for Job Title:  New England Law is seeking a dynamic and creative student to work as a social media ambassador and assist our marketing team. You will work directly with the Digital Marketing Manager. The social media ambassador will play a pivotal role in enhancing the visibility and engagement of New England Law across various social media platforms. This position offers an exciting opportunity for students passionate about New England Law to make a meaningful impact on marketing initiatives.

  • Content Creation: Develop engaging and relevant content for New England Law’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Tik-Tok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others.
  • Social Media Campaigns: Assist in the planning, execution, and analysis of social media campaigns aimed at increasing brand awareness, student recruitment, and alumni engagement.
  • Live Coverage: Provide live coverage of events, lectures, and other activities happening on campus or virtually, through various social media channels.
  • Monitor Trends: Stay up-to-date with social media trends, tools, and best practices, and propose innovative strategies to maximize New England Law’s social media presence.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments within the institution, including admissions, alumni relations, marketing, and student affairs, to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging across platforms.

Skills and Proficiency Needed for Job Title:  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and creativity. Strong understanding of social media analytics and the ability to interpret data to drive strategy and decision-making. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Department: Law Library

Work Study Supervisor: Honora Sullivan

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: hsullivan@nesl.edu

Pay Rate: $18/hr

Position Description/Duties for Job Title:

  • Check books in and out
  • Enforce library policies
  • Answer phones
  • Respond to patron inquiries
  • Reshelve items as needed

Skills and Proficiencies:

  • Good customer service skills
  • Timeliness
  • Ability to work on your own
  • Can learn and absorb information about library reshelving policies
  • Professional attitude

Department: Career Services Offices

Work Study Supervisor: April Giancola

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: agiancola@nesl.edu

Pay Rate: $18/hr

Position Description/Duties for Job Title:

  • Creating Instagram posts and other marketing materials on Canva
  • Brainstorming and executing campaigns on Instagram (ex: the Dress for Success series)
  • Helping prepare materials for events throughout the year
  • Inputting job postings to the Career Advising Network (CAN)
  • Other related tasks, as needed

Skills and Proficiencies:

Social media marketing experience, strong attention to detail

Department: Bar Exam

Work Study Supervisor: Professor Robert A. Coulthard

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: rcoulthard@nesl.edu

Pay Rate: $18/hr

Position Description/Duties for Job Title:

Conduct legal research and analyze information, and new developments in the law to support law students. Identify and analyze laws and precedents relevant to specific courses tested on the bar exam. Draft memo and reports to summarize information needed to better serve the law school community. Provide academic assistance and logistical support to students studying for and taking the bar exam. Organize and help manage projects and resources to teach and test student proficiency. Other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills and Proficiencies:

Proficient with Westlaw, Lexis, Word, and Excell, Completed the first year of law school.

Department: Law (Faculty)

Work Study Supervisor: Melinda Roth

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: mroth@nesl.edu

Pay Rate: $18/hr

Position Description/Duties for Job Title:

Help with research and bluebooking for several articles and publications.

Skills and Proficiencies:

Research skills, knowledge of Bluebook and citations.

Department: Admissions

Work Study Supervisor: Ellery Dowd

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: edowd@nesl.edu

Pay Rate: $18/hr

Position Description/Duties for Job Title:

The student in this position will oversee tours of the Stuart St academic building, any volunteer tour guides, answering applicant’s questions about student life, and assist admissions with various events throughout the year.

Skills and Proficiencies:

Preferable a 2L or 3L student who is reliable and has been involved on campus in some capacity of student organizations, clinics, externship, study abroad, judicial clerkships, clinic center projects, ect. Someone who isn’t afraid of public speaking or taking in front of large groups.

Department: Information Technology

Work Study Supervisor: Korina Figueroa

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: kfigueroa@nesl.edu

Pay Rate: $18/hr

Position Description/Duties for Job Title:

Technology Support Assistants are responsible for working with IT Staff on department initiatives and supporting technology use on campus. Examples of duties include:

  • Testing updates to IT systems.
  • Reviewing documentation to ensure information provided is accurate and user-friendly.
  • Data entry and cleanup as needed.
  • Other project and user support tasks as assigned by IT staff.

Skills and Proficiencies:

Attention to detail, an interest in problem solving, strong communication skills, and willingness to help others.

Department: Law (Faculty) (Center for Law & Social Responsibility)

Work Study Supervisor: David Siegel

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: dsiegel@nesl.edu

Position Description/Duties for Job Title: The CORI Initiative Student Co-Managers are collaboratively responsible for overseeing all aspects of the pro bono service project, including its day-to-day operations and long-range developmental goals. Co-Managers delegate and supervise student volunteers’ work with clients, develop and maintain the project’s relationships with both internal and external partners, and oversee all administrative aspects of the program. Specifically, these include:
· Oversee general operations of the CORI Initiative;
· Ensure all legal work is reviewed by the Faculty Supervisor before distribution;
· Work with the faculty advisor and outside organizations to coordinate client intakes;
· Manage the OneDrive account and Canvas page;
· Recruit new volunteers;
· Develop organizational materials;
· Assist with bi-annual student trainings and orientations;
· Supervise weekly CORI office hours;
· Ensure student volunteer hours are accurately maintained;
· Manage the CORI email account;
· Maintain timely and continuous client communications;
· Maintain appropriate project-wide communications with student volunteers.
Position Description/Duties for Job Title: The CORI Initiative Training & Legal Resource Coordinator and Deputy Training & Legal Resource Coordinator are collaboratively responsible for delivery of all training for student volunteers and outside third party collaborators, ensuring the quality of all legal resources, and overseeing all policy work of the project. Specifically, these include:
· Plan, develop, and provide orientations and training for new and returning CORI initiative volunteers;
· Update and ensure all references, legal resources, and legal templates or materials are current and accurate;
· Lead and conduct policy team meetings;
· Collaborate with other organizations to offer training and assistance with CORI sealing and expungement;
· Maintain current knowledge of potential changes to DCJIS regulations;
· Participate in advocacy for CORI and expungement legislation in Massachusetts;
· Research relevant CORI and expungement issues; and
· Assist volunteers in the sealing process.
Skills and Proficiency Needed for Job Title: Law student – All positions require the ability to operate with minimal supervision and the judgment to seek
guidance when appropriate, to collaborate effectively with all project participants, including clients, student volunteers, outside lawyers, and third-party partners, as well as sufficient time and dedication to the program.

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