Federal Work Study Program

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

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

Department: Marketing

Work Study Supervisor: Alex Rosenbluth

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

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: Brittany Strojny, Law Library

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

Position Description/Duties for Job Title: Circulation Desk Assistant responsibilities are as follows:

Provide excellent customer service to NELB students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the Massachusetts legal community
Use the library system to check in and check out materials, including reserve items and laptops
Look up materials in the library system
Assist patrons with locating materials in the online library system and within the library
Reshelve all reserve and Academic Excellence materials, as well as other materials as needed, keeping the Circulation Desk clear
Perform opening and closing tasks such as accounting for laptops, checking in newspapers, and plugging in laptops for weekly updates
Maintain knowledge of library operations, policies and procedures
Enforce library policies (such as no talking on cell phones), including conducting silence rounds during the reading and exam period
Communicate with reference and other library staff regarding patron questions, schedule issues, and any other problems encountered
Refer research questions to reference staff
On some evening and weekend shifts, act as the sole library staff
Other projects as assigned by reference and other library staff

Skills and Proficiency Needed for Job Title: Reliability, promptness, strong communication skills, and excellent customer service skills. There is no need for prior library training, as we offer paid training on our own systems and policies prior to Circulation Desk Assistants’ first shift.

Department: Career Services

Work Study Supervisor: April Giancola, Career Services Office

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

Position Description/Duties for Job Title: Research and coordination of a bi-weekly jobs listserv, gathering information for the weekly FYI from the CSO newsletter, and, when needed, assisting with CSO program planning, updating career related resources for students and alumni, and inputting jobs in the CSO Career Advising Network (CAN). The ideal candidate will have strong research skills, demonstrate attention to detail, be federal work-study eligible.

Skills and Proficiency Needed for Job Title: Microsoft Word, Excel, 12twenty (if possible).

Department: Information Technology

Work Study Supervisor: Korina Figueroa

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

Position Description/Duties for Job Title: Technology Support Assistants are responsible for assisting other students with technology and IT systems in use on campus. Examples of duties include:

· Providing guidance on the use of campus printers, wi-fi, and IT applications.

· Troubleshooting issues that arise while using campus printers or connecting to wi-fi.

· Answering access related questions, such as how to access and log into web applications such as the Intranet and Canvas.

· Providing existing documentation on campus IT systems.

· Helping to submit IT tickets for questions or issues that need escalation to IT staff.

· Assisting with testing updates to some IT systems.

· Other project tasks as assigned by IT staff.

Skills and Proficiency Needed for Job Title: Strong communication skills, willingness to help others, and an interest in problem solving.

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.

Department: Law (Faculty)

Work Study Supervisor: Lynn Muster

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

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

The successful candidate may be asked to assist with proof-reading, editing, and cite checking works in progress. Weekly check-ins will be required to discuss how assignments and the overall project are progressing.

Skills and Proficiency Needed for Job Title: Research skills, Bluebook proficiency.

Stories of Success

“Choosing a law school with a part-time program enabled me to pursue my dream of becoming an attorney and provided the flexibility to build my Résumé through full-time internships, clinics, and employment.”

—Christopher Hughes, Graduate

“I was able to experience what life is really like as counsel for an international corporation.”

—Katie Milligan, Graduate

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—Karyn Polito, Graduate

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—Czara Venegas, Graduate

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