Concord highlights
Welcome to Franklin Pierce Law Center and beautiful Concord, New Hampshire! This is your ultimate "survival guide" designed specifically for you by past and present Pierce Law students. Originally written by a group of second-year JD students, the Guide is an attempt to ensure that future generations of students will find the transition from civilian life to law student life considerably less difficult than they found it (or at least slightly less confusing) and has been updated by newly seasoned veterans of the first-year struggle who, upon recovering from the awe, confusion and exasperation of the first few weeks, came to realize that there was more to life in Concord than briefing cases at the Pierce Law Library every night.
We hope that this Guide will diminish the amount of time spent in the proverbial maze which we all muddled through following our arrival at Pierce Law. The Guide is not to be used in place of the yellow pages, local publications or Google, but we hope it will help you become more familiar with the many charming, fun and unique aspects of life in Concord, New Hampshire.
Who's Who at Pierce Law Center
You will have lots and lots of questions throughout your time here at Pierce Law, but where do you find the answers? By consulting our friendly faculty and staff, of course! Here are a few of the faces you'll probably run into your first weeks at Franklin Pierce Law Center.
Academic Success: Sunny Mulligan, Academic Success Coordinator, is responsible for the design and delivery of study skills enrichment and workshops and the development of programs to support student achievement. The 2008-9 academic year sees the institution of a new legal writing position filled by Alice Briggs.
Admissions Office: You probably have already spoken to them through phone or email, but if you haven't met them face-to-face, now is your chance. Drop by the Admissions Office and meet Katie McDonald, Assistant Dean for Admissions, and Mary Magoon, Admissions Coordinator. You may have also been in touch with Denise Presby and Barbara Wilson. Stop by and see them in their new departments: Student Financial Services and Communications, respectively.
Business Office: Jennifer Ellsworth keeps our books balanced and the school in sound financial order.
Career Services Center: You will probably wander into this office at Ten White Street more than once during your time here, especially when you are looking for your first job! Mary Sheffer, the Assistant Dean for Career Services, will help you design a career which capitalizes on matching your interests and experience to legal opportunities. She, Paula Harris and Mary Anne Aspell conduct workshops, provide individual counseling, work with employers and maintain job listings.
Clinics: Administrative Law & Advocacy, Appellate Defender, Consumer and Commercial Law, Criminal Practice, Innocence Project, Intellectual Property Amicus, Intellectual Property and Business Transaction, International Technology Transfer Institute, and Street Law: Our five live client clinics provide students the opportunity to apply classroom doctrine to actual client problems. Students interview clients, investigate and analyze all relevant facts, research controlling law and develop appropriate legal strategies. Such strategies may include advice and counsel, negotiation, or pursuing litigation when necessary. Our students are permitted to appear in state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, including the USPTO. All clinical supervisors are experienced members of the New Hampshire Bar. Live client clinics are offered in the following areas: Criminal Practice, Consumer Law, Administrative Advocacy, Intellectual Property and Business Transactions and Mediation. We also offer students the opportunity to conduct comprehensive legal research, scholarly publication and appellate writing in support of the Appellate Defender Program, as well as the Institute for International Technology Transfer.
Communications: The Communications Office facilitates communication on-campus and with the outside world by web, publications and p.r. and will want to hear your piece of the Pierce Law story. Director John McCrory is assisted by Webmaster Linda Turner and Associate Director Barbara Wilson.
Computer Services Department: Your e-mail account won't work or your laptop has a virus. Where are you going to turn? Computer Services, of course! Marc Gosselin and Paul LaClair will help you with all of your hardware and software computer needs. Bill Jewell, Audio Visual Technician is also on hand, maintaining an extensive inventory of audio/visual and presentation equipment.
Dean's Office: Please stop by to say hello to our Dean, John Hutson. Before coming to Pierce Law, Dean Hutson served as Judge Advocate General of the United States Department of the Navy and held the rank of Rear Admiral. If you need to schedule a formal meeting with the Dean, you'll want to make sure to talk to his Administrative Assistant (keeper of his very busy calendar and purveyor of an extensive desktop selection of candy), Linda Lugg.
The Germeshausen Center: Director Karl Jorda can answer your intellectual property questions! Of course, he receives a great deal of help from Carol Ruh, who serves as the Assistant to the Director, as well as the managing editor of the school's publications on intellectual property. Carol also coordinates CLE activities and IP conferences and seminars.
Graduate Programs: Many of you attending Pierce Law are here because of our graduate programs, which include the Diploma in Intellectual Property, and Master's and Master's of Laws degrees in Commerce & Technology, Intellectual Property, and International Criminal Law & Justice. We also offer joint JD/LLM degrees. Dean of Graduate Programs Susan Richey is assisted by Debra Beauregard, Director of Graduate Programs, and Alyson Fava. Debra and Alyson also are your contacts for summer Intellectual Property programs here in Concord and in China, and our e-Law Institute in Ireland.
Institutional Advancement: You may not have any reason to stop by here for a few years to come, but do so anyway to meet Laura Chaney, interim Director of Development and Sharon Callahan, interim Director of Alumni Relations. They manage all aspects of institutional fund-raising, and our growing base of active alums.
The Law Student Co-op: This is a nonprofit, student-owned bookstore housed in the Law Center (hereafter fondly or otherwise known as "The Bookstore"). The Bookstore sells all required casebooks, several lines of study aids, and also a line of sweatshirts, t-shirts, baseball hats, and other Pierce Law paraphernalia. Donna Garofoli manages the day-to-day business of the store. Cynthia Baldwin is the Assistant Manager and Camille Shea is the Bookstore bookkeeper. Come on in and browse, shop or just stop by for a chat.
Library Personnel: At some point in the next year you will think you spend 90% of your day in the law library – and you will be right! The library staff is there to help you in times of stress and distress. Library Director Judy Gire manages the library, will answer questions on library policy, services, hours and facilities, and teaches Legal Research. Assistant Director Cindy Landau is responsible for the library's general collections and also teaches Legal Research. As the Reference/Interlibrary Loan Librarian, Barry Shanks will answer your reference questions and handle your interlibrary loan requests. Barry and Roberta Woods also teach Legal Research. Roberta is the Reference/Electronic Resources Librarian which means she answers reference questions, maintains the library's web pages and promotes the library's electronic resources like LEXIS and Westlaw. She's the person to see if you have issues with your LEXIS or Westlaw passwords. Kathy Fletcher is the Reference/Public Services Librarian and heads the Circulation Desk and Reserve Collection. Kathy coordinates the library's Federal Work- Study hours and assignments and also manages the library's attorney membership program. As Systems Librarian, Melanie Cornell keeps the library's automated system, including the online catalog MELcat, functioning. Matt Jenks is the Cataloging Librarian who makes sure there are electronic records for the library's titles in MELcat. As the Intellectual Property Librarian, Jon Cavicchi develops and maintains the intellectual property library as well as the IP MALL, www.ipmall.info. Jon offers specialized courses in patent searching.
Registrar's Office: Make sure you stop in and become familiar with Lory Attalla, Registrar, and Lyla Mulkhey, Assistant Registrar. You will see (and hear from) them often during your time here. They maintain student academic records, provide transcripts, and keep track of exam numbers, and schedule classes and meetings. If you've been looking for housing, chances are you've spoken with Christine Boisvert, Administrative Assistant and Housing Coordinator.
Social Justice Institute: Megan DeVorsey, Interim Director of the Social Justice Institute, is responsible for program and curriculum development. She can help you with course selection, career paths, externship information, and all things Social Justice. She also is the advisor to the student run Public Interest Coalition (PIC).
Student Affairs: Fran Canning, Assistant Dean for Students, handles academic and personal counseling, student activities, courses taken at other law schools, leaves of absence or withdrawal from school, and compliance with federal mandates (e.g., policies regarding abuse of alcohol or drugs, discrimination in any form, sexual harassment). She also oversees compliance with immigration statutes as International Student Advisor.
Student Financial Services: They have good news and bad news for you. The bad news is that they send you your tuition bills. The good news is that they also issue all the work-study checks! Susan Ahern is the Director of Student Financial Services. She, Lynn Froleiks, and Denise Presby are responsible for determining eligibility for student financial assistance and can answer questions regarding available financial aid programs, status of pending applications, budgeting of expenses or repayment of student loans. Stephanie Ledoux cuts the work-study checks.
Other people and places soon to be familiar to you:
Jan Neuman, Receptionist: if you have any questions about Concord, can't find a classroom, or need directions, Jan's the one to ask.
Keeping the building safe and in good condition is Peter Husak the Facilities Supervisor. He, along with Mike Ryan, Assistant to the Facilities Supervisor, Bridget Anderson, Steve Arsenault, Ed Hubbard and Hank Lacy controls the heat, air conditioning, and all sorts of other building projects. Contact us at 513-5186 or 513-5141, or by e-mail, phusak@piercelaw.edu.
The Jury Box Cafe: Need a place to eat, relax, and chat with fellow students? The Jury Box is the school cafeteria serving sandwiches, pizza and that essential cup of coffee.
The Jury Box area also hosts school events and parties, such as barbeques, Jive, a Halloween Party, Chinese and Korean New Year, a Multicultural Festival and Divali.
Concord Area Highlights
Welcome to Concord, New Hampshire, a city rich in culture and history. The land which Concord occupies was originally settled by Native Americans who referred to the area as Pennycook or "the crooked place" because of the winding turns of the Merrimack River. Settlers from the English colony of Massachusetts made their way north beginning in 1725 and established the township of Penacook.
On June 7, 1765, the province of New Hampshire enacted a law granting a town described as "a Parish of Bow...by the name of Concord".
In 1808, Concord was named the official seat of government. The State House, built of local granite in 1819 by state prison inmates, is the oldest state capital in which the legislative branches meet in their original chambers.
In the 19th Century, one of the city's best-known industries was carriage manufacturing. The Concord Coach, often seen in western movies and credited with opening the American West, was made in Concord. One is on display at the Museum of New Hampshire History.
Granite quarrying earned the state its nickname, the Granite State. Local stone from nearby Rattlesnake Hill was used for the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. The quarry remains active and is still a major granite supplier.
Several famous individuals either lived in or spent time in Concord, including 14th President Franklin Pierce, Daniel Webster and Horace Greeley.
Today Concord is a vibrant city of about 45,000 people. The charming downtown area is full of shops and cafes, and you can find an overwhelming number of restaurants and stores uptown in the "Heights." As the state capital, Concord offers easy access to all branches of state government, federal and state courts, and United States federal courts. The state of New Hampshire is also home to the "First in the Nation Presidential Primary." Candidates running for President pay special attention to this state, visiting often (sometimes years before the Primary), and shaking a lot of hands. Granite Staters are incredibly proud and fiercely protective of their status as "First in the Nation".
Concord is centrally located, only an hour and 15 minutes from Boston, and less than an hour from New Hampshire's seacoast, White Mountains, and picturesque Lakes Region. Franklin Pierce Law Center is located beside century-old White Park in a residential neighborhood of the city.
Points of Interest
Concord is a small city by national standards but has much to offer. There are political action groups, concerts, live theater, club sports, a state-of-the-art planetarium, as well as a variety of church groups, and a growing international community. Concord also has a terrific website which contains information for visitors and residents. www.ci.concord.nh.us/
Capitol Center for the Arts: 44 South Main Street, 225-1111
www.ccanh.com
The Capitol Center for the Arts is the largest and most successful performing arts center in New Hampshire and has helped position Concord as a cultural destination. Created and sustained by the people of New Hampshire, the Capitol Center for the Arts strives to inspire, educate and entertain audiences by providing both the finest venue for the performing arts and a wide range of entertainment, including Broadway plays, dance troupes, comedians, and concerts.
Christa McAuliffe Planetarium: 2 Institute Drive, 271-7827
A memorial to the educational goals of the world's first Teacher in Space, a teacher at Concord High School, the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium is the most technically advanced in the world and provides public and school programs to enthusiastic, capacity crowds since its opening in March of 1990.
New Hampshire Historical Society and Museum: 6 Eagle Square, 228-6688
Located off Main Street, this intimate museum provides exhibits on all aspects of New Hampshire's cultural heritage.
Pierce Manse: 14 Penacook Street, 225-4555
Built in 1838, the house was moved to its present site in 1971. The Pierce Manse is the only house in Concord owned by Franklin and Jane Pierce. They lived in the Greek Revival home before his election as the 14th President of the United States.
Canterbury Shaker Village: 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511
Open from May-October, the Shaker Village north of Concord is a delight for all to visit.
The village offers tours, workshops, and an onsite restaurant featuring Shaker recipes such as hand pies. The village also has a nature trail and a picturesque garden.
Concord Restaurants
This section of the Guide is divided into subsections: In-Town Delights, Coffee Houses & Bakeries, Ice Cream, and Pizza & Sandwiches. Concord and the surrounding towns are filled with cheap, mid-priced, and inexpensive places to eat, especially on Loudon Road. While Concord also hosts fast food and chain restaurants, this guide only highlights restaurants unique to Concord or the New England area. So, take a break: go forth and be a connoisseur!
In Town Delights
Angelina's: 11 Depot St., 228-3313
Dedicated to serving fine Italian cuisine; expensive, but well worth it.
Barley House: 132 N. Main St., 228-6363
Across from the State Capitol building, a restaurant by day, a great hangout by night. Enjoy live music, a game of pool, or darts downstairs.
Beefside: 106 Manchester St., 228-0208
The ultimate in roast beef sandwiches.
CC Tomatoes: 217 Fisherville Rd., 753-4450
Cheers: 17 Depot St., 228-0180
Full family restaurant upstairs, bar downstairs. Good place to shoot some darts, drink some suds, sit back and relax.
Cajans City Side Grille: 25 Manchester St., 227-0884
Scrumptious breakfast until 2:30 pm!
The Common Man: S. Main St./Water St., 228-3463
Great place to take visitors for a nice meal.
Cornerview Restaurant: 80½ South St., 229-4554
Concord Grille Restaurant & Lounge: 1 Eagle Square, 228-6608
Hermanos Cocina Mexicana: 11 Hills Avenue, 224-5669; Takeout: 228-5788
House of India: 6 Pleasant St, 227-5266
Makris Lobster & Steak House: Route 106 (100 yds. north of Route 393) 225-7665
Restaurant and wholesale seafood retailer.
Margaritas: 1 Bicentennial Square, 224-2821
In the former Concord jail, this Mexican restaurant was rated by Pierce Law students as their favorite place to go in a Concord Insider feature in 2008.
Moritomo's: Fort Eddy Shopping Center, 224-8363
Great sushi recommended by Pierce Law students and alums.
Remi's Place: 62 Pleasant Street, 224-2303
The Red Blazer: 72 Manchester St., 224-4101
Penuche's Ale House: 6 Pleasant St., 228-9833
Behind Margarita's in the alley. Cheap beer, local bands, special happy hours.
Siam Orchid: 158 North Main St., 228-1529
A taste of Thailand.
Tea Garden: 184 North Main St., 228-4420
Great Chinese food.
Washington Street Café: 88 Washington St., 226-2699
One block from the Law Center. Homemade muffins and other goodies for breakfast. For lunch, try their grinders. * Discount for Pierce Law students.*
Weathervane: Route 4, Chichester (East Concord) 225-4044
Good seafood, casual atmosphere, inexpensive.
55 Degrees: 55 N. Main St., 224-7192
Restaurant and wine bar.
Coffee Shops & Bakeries
Bread & Chocolate: 29 South Main St., 228-3330
Superb pastries and bread.
Caffenio: 84 N. Main St., 229-0020
Site of a recent Pierce Law photo shoot.
In a Pinch Cafe: 146 Pleasant St., 226-2272
Assorted sandwiches, fresh-baked muffins, croissants, bagels, breads, pies, and cakes.
Madeleines, Elegance Defined: 124 N. Main St., 224-5353
Try their signature madeleines.
White Mountain Gourmet Coffee: 15 Pleasant St., 228-3317
Coffee roasting on site, great place to pick up coffee by the pound.
Ice Cream
Arnie's Place: 164 Loudon Rd., 228-3225
Ballard's: 7 Broadway, 225-5666
Beech Hill Farm Stand & Ice Cream: 107 Beech Hill Rd., Hopkinton, 223-0828
Summer Freeze: 74 Fisherville Rd., 228-0579
Pizza & Sandwiches
Many pizza places will deliver to the school for student functions or a late night snack.
Bradley's Pizza: 65 N. Main St., Penacook, 753-6368
Checkmate Pizza: 41 Washington St., 228-0555
Constantly Pizza: 39 S. Main St., 224-9366
Dallas Pizza: 156 N. State St, 226-4272
Donatello's Pizza: 330 S. Main St., Penacook, 753-6000
Fina Pizza and Subs: 127 Warren Street, 226-0901
Foodee's Pizza: 2 South Main St., 225-3834
Moe's: 73 S. Main Street, 225-6637
Kaylen's Pizzeria: 30 Manchester St., 226-0899
Sal's Pizza: 80 Storrs St., 226-0297, Cash Only!
Vinnie's Pizzeria: 200 South Main St., 224-7727
