Overview The Cyberlaw Clinic began in 1999, with the Berkman Center for Internet & Society’s announcement of a new “Clinical Research Program.” As the program heads into its sixteenth year, we […]
Protecting Anonymous Speech Under California’s Anti-SLAPP Law
On Friday the Cyberlaw Clinic filed an amicus letter (PDF) on behalf of Global Voices Advocacy and the Media Legal Defence Initiative on an important case concerning anti-SLAPP law in […]
Student Voices: Bitcoin and the Law
“Bitcoin” and “law.” At first glance, the two concepts seem unlikely to appear together in a sentence, unless that sentence is “bitcoin exists outside the law” or “bitcoin was used […]
Cyberlaw Clinic files Petition on Behalf of Medical Device Researchers at the Copyright Office
The Cyberlaw Clinic has filed a petition on behalf of a coalition of medical device researchers as part of the Copyright Office and Library of Congress’ rulemaking for exemptions to […]
Deans’ Food System Challenge Kicks Off at Harvard i-Lab
Each year, the Harvard Innovation Lab administers several Harvard University-wide challenges. The competitions include the “President’s Challenge” (overseen by Harvard President Drew Faust‘s office) and several “Deans’ Challenges” (each launched by a dean or […]
Apply to Enroll in CopyrightX 2015
Applications are open through December 15, 2014 for the innovative CopyrightX networked online course, which explores the current law of copyright; the impact of that law on art, entertainment, and industry; […]
Work with the Cyberlaw Clinic During HLS Winter Term, 2015!
The Cyberlaw Clinic will offer a a small number of HLS 2Ls and 3Ls who previously enrolled in the Clinic the opportunity work with us during the three weeks of winter […]
Ninth Circuit Hears Oral Argument in NSL Gag Order Case
The Electronic Frontier Foundation‘s Deputy General Counsel (and Berkman Center Affiliate) Kurt Opsahl argued before a Ninth Circuit panel this week in a case — In re: National Security Letter, Under Seal […]
100kin10 Launches “Blow Minds Teach Stem” Campaign
Our friends at 100kin10 have launched their innovative “Blow Minds Teach STEM” campaign, geared toward promoting science, technology, engineering, and math teaching! 100kin10 maintains a unique network of 150+ partners that […]
Clinic’s Managing Director Receives CCTV’s “Leading Role” Award
Thanks to Cambridge Community Television for recognizing the Clinic’s Managing Director Chris Bavitz with CCTV’s “Leading Role” award at last week’s Backlot Barbecue event. Chris accepted the award — which recognizes “advocacy in […]
Northeastern University Profiles Andy Sellars of the Clinic
Northeastern University has published a profile of the Cyberlaw Clinic’s own Andy Sellars, calling attention to his great work at the Clinic and at the Berkman Center’s Digital Media Law Project. […]
Cyberlaw Clinic Team Participates at EFF Pub Trivia Event
A six-member team comprised of ringers representatives from the Cyberlaw Clinic (including Clinical Instructor Vivek Krishnamurthy, Clinical Fellow Andy Sellars, and Harvard Law School LLM student Viviana Ruiz Martinez), joined by friends […]
Harvard Students: Apply to be Part of the Digital Problem Solving Initiative
Applications for the Harvard University-wide Digital Problem-Solving Initiative are currently live and will remain open through Tuesday, September 9th at 11:59 pm. DPSI brings together a diverse group of learners […]
Support CCTV at the CCTV BBQ! Clinic’s Managing Director to Receive “Leading Role” Award!
Our good friends and frequent collaborators at Cambridge Community Television are hosting their annual Back Lot BBQ on September 18, 2014. The event will feature great food and terrific music […]
HIRC Advocates for Domestic Violence as Basis for Asylum, BIA Agrees
Congratulations to the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic for its important advocacy efforts on behalf of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, which served as an amicus in Matter of A-R-C-G et al. HIRC’s […]
Big Goings-On at the Cyberlaw Clinic!
To say that we have had a whirlwind past few months at the Cyberlaw Clinic would be an enormous understatement. As we head into the homestretch of summer and prepare for the […]
Cross-Register for “Counseling & Legal Strategy in the Digital Age” Seminar
Harvard Law School will offer the Counseling & Legal Strategy in the Digital Age seminar on Tuesday evenings this fall. Chris Bavitz and Dalia Topelson of the Cyberlaw Clinic will […]
Applications for 2014 i-Lab Venture Incubation Program Are Live!
Applications for the Harvard Innovation Lab‘s 2014 Venture Incubation program are live! The Program offers a great opportunity for current Harvard students (including students throughout the university, from the Law School […]
PRX Wins Peabody, Webby Awards!
Our good friends at PRX have had quite a week! On Monday, May 19th, at a ceremony in New York, PRX and collaborators at the Center for Investigative Reporting picked […]
The Cyberlaw Clinic is Hiring a Clinical Instructor!
The Cyberlaw Clinic at Harvard Law School, based at Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society, is hiring a Clinical Instructor! We are seeking an attorney with at least 3-5 […]