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The Federal Work Study Program is a federally funded financial aid program available to US citizens and permanent residents. The goal of the program is to assist students with the cost of their college education by providing a subsidy to employers for part-time student employment. The program is dependent on the student applying for financial aid through the FAFSA and qualifying based on their financial need. FWS 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.

Many students are confused by the term ‘work-study’ and think that they are eligible for this benefit simply based on the grounds that they are working while studying at college. Federal work-study’ refers specifically to the federally funded financial aid program designed to help students meet their educational costs via subsidized hourly work.

How do students apply for FWS, get hired, and get paid?

1. Students interested in FWS must complete a FAFSA and complete the FWS application form to be considered for a FWS award. The FWS application can be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid (finaid@nesl.edu)

Students should be aware that FWS awards can replace an equivalent amount of federal student loan eligibility depending on Cost Of Attendance in the student's financial aid package. Participating in the FWS program allows students to earn money to help pay their education expenses, so it can be an effective way to minimize law school loan debt.

2. Students who have been determined eligible for Federal Work Study and have been awarded FWS in their financial aid package may set up a job with one of the hiring departments.

Students may not begin working before receiving a financial aid offer that includes FWS, or before completing the federally required I-9 authorization process.

3. Hiring requests are confirmed by email. Students must complete online employment forms in Workday (W-4, direct deposit, etc.) and visit payroll with their I-9 identification document(s).

4. After this entire process is complete, the student may then begin working and receiving regular work-study pay up to their work-study award maximum.

Available Federal Work Study Positions

Research Assistant

Department: Law (Faculty)

Work Study Supervisor: Bhamati Viswanathan

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

Position Description/Duties for Job Title: Professor Viswanathan is currently designing a new course, Artificial Intelligence and the Law, which will be offered Spring 2025. She is seeking a Research Assistant to marshall resources, clear rights, and otherwise help in preparing materials for the course.

Skills and Proficiency Needed for Job Title: A working knowledge of IP, including coursework in IP, is required. Strong computer skills are also required. Students with a working knowledge of computer science, and/or familiarity with generative AI, are encouraged to apply.

Please Submit the following:

Resume and 3 references(Email/Phone #).

Office Support

Department: Admissions

Work Study Supervisor: Angie Rowe

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

Position Description/Duties for Job Title: New England Law is seeking a proactive and organized law student to work as a student worker and assist our Admissions team. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating the Student Ambassador program, conducting recruitment activities, managing office tasks, and performing other related duties. This position offers an exciting opportunity for students passionate about New England Law to make a meaningful impact on the admissions process.

Ambassador Program Coordination: Assist in the recruitment, selection, and training of new Student Ambassadors.
Campus Tours and Events: Conduct campus tours for prospective students and their families, showcasing the strengths and unique aspects of New England Law. Assist with planning and executing admissions events such as open houses and information sessions. Represent New England Law at college fairs and other recruitment events as needed.
Office Support: Perform general office duties, including data entry, filing, answering phones, and managing correspondence. Assist with the preparation and mailing of admissions packets and other materials. Support the Admissions team with special projects and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills and Proficiency Needed for Job Title: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire prospective students. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen eye for detail. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with social media platforms. A positive and enthusiastic attitude, with a genuine passion for New England Law and its mission.

Identity Affirmation Co-Managers; CORI Initiative Co-Managers, CORI Initiative Training & Resource Director (Multiple Positions)

Department: Center for Law & Social Responsibility

Work Study Supervisor: David Siegel

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

Position Description/Duties for Job Title: Managing student volunteers, program operations, client outreach, managing relationships with third party organizational collaborators.

Skills and Proficiency Needed for Job Title: Communications skills, management, organizational skills

Research Assistant - Position Filled

Department: Law (Faculty)

Work Study Supervisor: Bhamati Viswanathan

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

Position Description/Duties for Job Title: Assisting law professor with legal research, editing, and cite-checking.

Skills and Proficiency Needed for Job Title: Legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Research Assistant - Position Filled

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 scholarly articles involving one or more of the following topics:

how the law impacts the LGBTQ community
statutory interpretation
constitutional law

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: Must be proficient in legal research, legal writing, cite checking.

Social Media Ambassador - Position Filled

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.

Circulation Desk Assistant - Position Filled

Department: Law Library

Work Study Supervisor: Cynthia Gaulin

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: cgaulin@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.

Administrative Assistant - Position Filled

Department: Career Services

Work Study Supervisor: Jennifer Simpson

Work Study Supervisor E-mail: jsimpson@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).

Research Assistant - Position Filled

Department: Law (Faculty)

Work Study Supervisor: Kent Schenkel

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

Position Description/Duties for Job Title: Helping supervising faculty member with research for scholarship project of faculty member.

Skills and Proficiency Needed for Job Title: Basic legal research proficiency; knowledge of legal concepts; ability to perform legal analysis