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neal

Joined: 28 May 2006
Posts: 5
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Thu Jun 15, 2006 04:24 AM
regarding job opportunities - I don't know if you have seen this on BU's website, but the law school does have a career development office. They will not place students in jobs, but they will advise us and direct us to resources to help our searches. In addition, there are often job-fairs for lawyers and law students throughout Boston and New York City (NYC is about a 4 hour train ride away), for which I'm sure we will be given notice. Finally, there will most likely be some on-campus interviews. We should have full access to the career development website once the school year gets going, and at that time I assume they will explain what other resources are available to us. Until then you can still get some basic information on the website.

if everyone already knows all of this, then please disregard this message.
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Qing

Joined: 26 May 2006
Posts: 4
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Fri Jun 16, 2006 05:47 AM
Do you know how to get the BU login name and the Kerberos passwords? Thank you!

[Edited 16 Jun 2006 by Qing]
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Mariya

Joined: 05 Apr 2006
Posts: 37
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Mon Jun 19, 2006 03:48 PM
Dear all,

I plan to take a student loan from US bank. Is anybody in the same situation? Any advice?

Best regards,
Mariya
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neal

Joined: 28 May 2006
Posts: 5
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Mon Jun 19, 2006 06:48 PM
With regards to the password -

Do you mean for the BU job postings? We most likely won't have access to that until we actually start at BU. But if you want to get an early start looking at jobs, you can still go to the career development website and click on the link for "Online Resources" - that will bring you to a long list of other sites that you can use to look for a variety of jobs.

If you are talking about the login and password to access the materials that BU emailed us about (course registration, etc.), the login ID and pasword was provided near the beginning of the email that they sent us.

hope that helps

[Edited 19 Jun 2006 by neal]
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grantman

Joined: 25 May 2006
Posts: 11
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Mon Jun 19, 2006 07:36 PM
Hey Mariya,

I have had quite loans from US banks all through law school and will be getting them next year. I can't speak to any issues specific to being a foreign applicant, I assume you can't borrow U.S. government education loans so I'll just say something about private loans. The financial aid section of the law schoo's website explains the different types pretty well. I would recommend the access group's law access loan. I would say 95% of my class uses them for their private loans and they offer decent rates and have a simple application process. Also, a few of my friends and myself applied online with Bank of America for an Education Maximizer loan, which is TERI loan. The thing about the education maximizer is bank of america does not check with the school so you can exceed the student budget if you wish. Comes in handy for refinancing credit card debt, though that technically is illegal.

best,

grant
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grantman

Joined: 25 May 2006
Posts: 11
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Mon Jun 19, 2006 07:43 PM
Also, I wanted to add a friendly note about BU's career development. I don't want to be overly negative, but I wouldn't count on them for much. Over my three years here they have consistently gotten better each year, but they are still subpar at best. (please don't go telling them i said that). I can guarantee their focus will be on getting 2nd year JD students jobs. As for the online job postings, I will log on and if i see anything of interest I'll post it here on this board. What i consider "of interest" would be a corporate/banking/financial law job in Boston or New York, so if someone would like me to look for something else let me know.

Best,
grant
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Mariya

Joined: 05 Apr 2006
Posts: 37
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Mon Jun 19, 2006 07:43 PM
Thanks Grant!

Do you have more information for MEFA loan - I need a co-signer who live in Masachusettes - I have one but not American citizen - is it obligatoryto be us citizen? From Morin center couldn't answer me.

Mariya
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Mariya

Joined: 05 Apr 2006
Posts: 37
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Mon Jun 19, 2006 07:48 PM
Hey Grant,
Thank for that offer - I think that will be very usefull for all of us.
I have a F-1 visa which give me a right to work only in BU so it is very important to me to find a good job. Any ideas? I have heart that the wages are between $8-$15, is it true?

Best regards,
Mariya
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grantman

Joined: 25 May 2006
Posts: 11
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Mon Jun 19, 2006 07:59 PM
Mariya,

I don't know much about MEFA other than I've heard people say they have them. I would just call MEFA directly to ask about the citizenship requirement. For jobs around campus, most students who get a job are research assistants for professors. I did that for a year, they pay $10 an hour, set your own hours, you basically just do research in the library. The law library also needs people to work the front desk, i think they make about $10/hour too. The University's General Counsel takes on one or two people as well, they pay more, maybe $12-$15. And of course there is always being a server for the University's catering service.
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grantman

Joined: 25 May 2006
Posts: 11
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Mon Jun 19, 2006 08:00 PM
The only job posting of note up on simplicity is for a boston financial services company: New Star Financial, www.newstarfin.com. They are looking for a legal analyst, salary range of $50k-$60k.

do with that what you will
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Mariya

Joined: 05 Apr 2006
Posts: 37
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Mon Jun 19, 2006 08:07 PM
Grant,
Many thanks!

Do you know when professors start lokking for asisstance?
July? August? September? What is the application process?

Thanks again!
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grantman

Joined: 25 May 2006
Posts: 11
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Mon Jun 19, 2006 08:28 PM
I would say professors are always looking for someone, usually at the beginning of each semester and the summer. Some professors will have as many as 3 to 4 RAs. There is no application process per se, you pretty much just ask a professor you have had a class with or so forth. Since you have yet to meet any professors, I would talk to Prof. Hurley. I bet he will hook you up if he can.
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grantman

Joined: 25 May 2006
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BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Mon Jun 19, 2006 08:29 PM
Oh, i totally forgot, there is a jobs board on studentlink. Just go to the jobs section and there are postings for jobs all over the university.
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TonyLiu

Joined: 19 Jun 2006
Posts: 1
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:24 AM
Hello, my future classmates! How are you doing these days? I'm sorry for notice you so late.
My name is Tony, from Beijing China, plan to go to Boston next month. And I'm "hunting" for apartment now, really hope to see you soon there!
I don't smoke(but really not bothered by smoker), drink alot, and I think I'm respectful and easygoing, Haha : ) If you are considering for staying with roomate(s), or if there is any question about me, please feel free , just contact me at
tony_my_lord@msn.com
Thank you!~~
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kewlmike

Joined: 16 Mar 2006
Posts: 3
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:06 AM
To Qing, I believe you must be asking about the BU ID and password to access to BU off-campus housing website. Regarding to the BU account, I have already written to their office to inquire into the registration stuffs, and they replied to me that the registration was supposed to begin within these two weeks, so we'll see.

To Tony, welcome to join us!!!

To dear all, have you submitted the course selection form? Grant, could you please provide more information on the faculties and the courses they teach, as you already spent quite a long time at BUSL. Personally, I think the introduction of curriculum appears somewhat generic.

Thank you very much!!

Best regards,

Ming
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vitelio

Joined: 25 May 2006
Posts: 5
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Tue Jun 20, 2006 08:38 PM
To Mariya

Thanks for the info on the other Boards, sorry for the delay.
Just read your post.
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Mariya

Joined: 05 Apr 2006
Posts: 37
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Sun Jun 25, 2006 09:12 PM
To Grantman:

Hi,
I have just received an e-mail with the books which are recommendable for reading. I am coming from non-common law system country so would you recommend me some books to become more familiar with common law system? Especially those which you have been taugh in BU.

Thanks in advance!

Regards
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deni

Joined: 23 Mar 2006
Posts: 32
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Thu Jun 29, 2006 02:44 PM
Hi Folks,
It is just to inform the classmates in the LL.M. in American Law Program that I've received the e-mail with the registration and housing information.
Cheers,
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vitelio

Joined: 25 May 2006
Posts: 5
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Thu Jun 29, 2006 04:52 PM
Hello Again Guys,

Has anyone finished their course selection? I am having some trouble deciding between the Central Banks Course and the Commercial Lending Course, any ideas or suggestions?

By the way is anyone attending CELOP? How is it?
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Jodie

Joined: 28 Jun 2006
Posts: 1
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Thu Jun 29, 2006 05:53 PM
Hi, I’m also going to BUSL American Law Program 2006/7 and will also attend Summer/CELOP. I will arrive in Boston on July 3. I am so I'm sorry I notice your chat-room just now. I really like your friendly art of support and especially yours Grantman. Unfortunately I won’t be in BU Banking and Financial Law Class but I think your advice is really valuable. It is possible to meet you in person Grantman or anybody else - former LLMs or JD students? If yes, it’s workable already in Summer, July? I do have a lot of questions about BU, NYU Bar exam etc. Are you already in Boston? Please write me to: atalbusa@yahoo.de. Is anybody else from Switzerland coming to BUSL American Law Class who will participate in CELOP?
Looking forward to meeting you, guys!
Jodie
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grantman

Joined: 25 May 2006
Posts: 11
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Thu Jun 29, 2006 06:27 PM
Hey,

I tried to post this days ago but apparently it didn't work so sorry about the delay.

Ming: None of the professors for the banking program teach in the JD program so I don't know anything more about them then you do. The only thing I have heard is that Stuart Fross is really good.

Mariya: I have no idea about any book to recommend you. The JD program doesn't teach the common law system from a book or anything like that, you just pick it up over the course of your first year and I do not recommend reading first year case books. I'm sure something exists out there, I just don't know what it is but I bet someone in the office of foreign programs does. Sorry I can't be more helpful than that.

Grant
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Mariya

Joined: 05 Apr 2006
Posts: 37
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Thu Jul 06, 2006 07:32 AM
Grant, thank you very much for the information!

To all: How is CELOP?

I wish you a great summer!
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grantman

Joined: 25 May 2006
Posts: 11
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Sat Aug 12, 2006 07:02 PM
Hi everyone,

My fiance has moved in with me and is looking to sell some of her old stuff if anyone is in need of things. Here is a list of some of the stuff she has:

Kitchen: (basically here I have everything you would need for a kitchen and would love to sell it all together)

microwave
toaster
george foreman grill
toaster oven
full set of pots and pans (3 pots, 2 pans with lids)
full set of silverware
6 place dishes set (small and large plates, bowls)
set of glasses
tea pot
numerous other items (corkscrew, spatulas, cooking utensils, can opener, drawer dividers, tea infusers

Living room:

couch (small loveset size that flips out into a double bed for guests)
2 small end tables
nice wooden coffee table
black modern chair with ottoman
black tv corner entertainment center
tv
vcr
dvd player
unfinished wooden bookshelf (low)
plastic bookshelves (a few different sizes)
2 blue cube bean bag stools

Bedroom:

double bed (box spring, mattress and frame)
black tall 4 drawer dresser (has a scratch)
2 small black bookshelves
several full length mirrors

Bathroom:

shower curtain
bath mat

You can contact her at amfilipchuk@gmail.com is you're interested or want pictures. She is selling the stuff cheap, but it is nice stuff.
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maru

Joined: 15 Aug 2006
Posts: 1
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Tue Aug 15, 2006 11:24 PM
Hello
My name is Maruquel and I am from Panama, right now I am attending the CELOP and I will be your classmate for the program, sorry but I just found out about this board.
I´ve been living here for three month and now I am moving for other apartment without furniture, so Grant, I am looking for nice things, specially a bed, so If we can arrange something to see it I will be very thankful.
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Mariya

Joined: 05 Apr 2006
Posts: 37
BU Banking and Financial Law class 2006-7
Fri Aug 18, 2006 11:44 PM
Hi guy,

I need your help - I am tryig to find nice place for living but not very expensive; somewhere in Brighton or Allston with roommates.
any suggestions?
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