Middle Eastern and South Asian Law Students Association (MESALSA)
Middle Eastern and South Asian Law Students Association (MESALSA)
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Weekly MESALSA Community Lunch: October 3, 2024
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesIn the spirit of community building, please bring your lunch and join us every Thursday from 12:45-2:15 in Crocker/Russo to connect with your MESALSA peers! We use this time to share knowledge about how "success" looks different for all of us in Law School, celebrate one another, and provide support along your law school journey. […]
Weekly MESALSA Community Lunch: October 10, 2024
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesIn the spirit of community building, please bring your lunch and join us every Thursday from 12:45-2:15 PM in Crocker/Russo to connect with your MESALSA peers! We use this time to share knowledge about how "success" looks different for all of us in Law School, celebrate one another, and provide support along your law school […]
1L Diversity Fellowship Student Panel: October 17, 2024
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join us for a discussion on how to identify and apply for law firm diversity fellowships. The panel will be made up of 2Ls and 3Ls who worked at firms their 1L summer and received diversity fellowships. Topics to be discussed include the application process, how to interview effectively, the pros and cons of working at […]
MESALSA and MLSA Faculty + Staff Dinner: October 17, 2024
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesMESALSA and MLSA are partnering to hold a joint Fall Quarter Faculty + Staff dinner on October 17th at 6 PM in Russo! We look forward to building our community of students, faculty, and staff members over yummy food and lively conversations. MESALSA is an affinity group that caters to a rich diversity of cultural, […]
MESALSA Mentorship Mixer: October 29, 2024
@ Stanford: Munger 5 lounge (2d floor)MESALSA will be holding a Mentorship Mixer from 6-8 PM on October 30th in the Munger Five Lounge (2nd floor). We will be discussing all things outlines, finals study tips and habits, winter and spring electives, clinic, and (most importantly) personal and emotional well-being at SLS. Our mixer will be casual and we will be […]
AROC Legal Clinic: November 16, 2024
Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC)The Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC), an SF-based organization committed to racial and economic justice for the SWANA region and its diaspora, is hosting a legal clinic. AROC has invited SLS students to participate in a citizenship drive on Saturday, November 16th from 11am to 5pm. Please sign up only if you are sure you can […]
Pan-Affinity Election Debrief – Defending Immigrant’s Rights under Trump 2.0: November 20, 2024
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesOur community is coming together to provide a post-election debriefing space with a few SLS professors and Local Community Orgs. We hope to discuss what to expect, what is being done, and how we can get involved with immigration-related issues. Pizza will be provided!
Chai Break w/MESALSA: December 4, 2024
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesHappy reading week all! Come take a break from the books by joining MESALSA for a chai break (ordered from Zareen's) on Wednesday, December 4th at 12:45 PM in Crocker Garden. Please RSVP below so we can put in an accurate order :) MESALSA is an affinity group that caters to a rich diversity of cultural, […]
MESALSA Winter Quarter GBM + Bonfire: January 22
@ Stanford (TBD)Welcome back to SLS! Come join us for pizza, vegan s'mores, and snacks at EVGR Bonfire Pit (exact location TBA) from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, January 22nd. We'll also have blankets and if the weather is too cold, will move inside. We can't wait to spend time together and will be revealing information about our […]
MESALSA Winter Faculty + Staff Lunch: February 3
@ SLS: Room 320D Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesMESALSA will be holding our Winter Quarter Faculty + Staff Lunch on February 3rd from 12:45 to 2:15 PM in Room 320D! We look forward to building our community of students, faculty, and staff members over yummy food and lively conversations. MESALSA is an affinity group that caters to a rich diversity of cultural, religious, […]
MESALSA Retreat: February 9
Color Me Mine 641 S. Bernardo Ave., Sunnyvale, CAWe are excited to invite you to our MESALSA Retreat on Sunday February 9th. We'll be taking a trip to sunny Sunnyvale for a day of bonding, painting, and dosa-eating! Below is the tentative schedule. AGENDA 9:45-10:45am: Getting to know each other (chai/coffee) 10:50-11:30am: Drive to Color Me Mine (Sunnyvale) 11:30am-1:30pm: Painting! At Color Me Mine 1:30-3pm: Lunch […]
AROC Pro Bono Legal Clinic: February 23
Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC)MESALSA is partnering with the Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC), an SF-based organization committed to racial and economic justice for the SWANA region and its diaspora. AROC has invited SLS students to participate in a naturalization clinic on Sunday, February 23rd from 11am to 3pm, with a light lunch at 2pm. Please sign up only if […]
MESALSA X Soha: Meet and Greet Lunch: February 26
@ SLS: Room 320D Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesMESALSA invites you to a get-to-know-you lunch with SLS's new Executive Director, Community & Belonging on Wednesday, February 26th from 12:45 to 2 PM! We will be catering Iranian food from Rose Market and look forward to connecting soon : ) Soha Jafarzade is the Executive Director, Community & Belonging as part of the Office […]
Persian New Year Celebration: March 4
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesCome learn about the Persian New Year from 3L Nikta Shahbaz. All SLS faculty, staff, and students are welcome to this cultural celebration! There will be Persian food and dessert served. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, March 04, from 1:00-2:00 pm in Room 190. Please RSVP.
Iftar 2025: March 10
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesMESALSA + MLSA are hosting an Iftar dinner on Monday, March 10th at 6:00 pm in light of Ramadan. We welcome all! The food served will be halal. MESALSA is an affinity group that caters to a rich diversity of cultural, religious, and ethnic identities that span well beyond the arbitrary borders of modern South Asia […]