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Public Interest Auction & Book Sale

Public Interest Auction & Book Sale

Auction 2016

Silent Auction: February 29th at 8:00AM to March 3th at 6PM
Live Auction: March 4th, 5:00-7:00PM
Dining Hall, complimentary happy hour food and drinks

READ THE FULL LIST OF AUCTION ITEMS FOR 2016 HERE.

Book Sales

Sales of used textbooks and hornbooks occur at the beginning of each semester. Additional hornbook and study guide sales happen around the last week of classes.

2014 Yale Law School Public Interest Auction
Silent Auction: March 4th at 9:00AM – March 6th at 7:00PM, Main Hallway
Live Auction: March 7st at 5PM, Dining Hall
Happy bidding!

Categories
Meals
Adventures
Lessons
Services
Fitness, Beauty & Wellness
Collectibles & Other Items
Sweets &Treats
Restaurant & Bar Gift Certificates
Bar Prep

Meals

 
Donated By Faculty & Staff

  1. Jon Macey: Dinner for 3 at a restaurant of students’ choice.
  2. Linda Greenhouse: Dinner for 4 at Jimmy’s of Savin Rock. Dinner at the historic Jimmy’s of Savin Rock, the New Haven area’s iconic beachfront seafood restaurant – every YLS student should experience Jimmy’s before graduation. Transportation provided.
  3. Angela Onwuachi-Willig – Dinner for 3 students at Zinc.
  4. J.L. Pottenger and Frank Dineen: Celtic Whiskey Night
  5. Stephen Wizner & Carroll Lucht: Dinner and drinks for up to 12 students.
  6. Larry Fox: Dinner for 6. Dinner will take place at the home of Larry and Paulette Fox at a mutually convenient time.
  7. Ian Shapiro: Home-cooked dinner for up to 5 students.
  8. Judith Resnik, Dennis Curtis, Robert Post & Reva Siegel: Dinner for 3 students (plus three additional students via lottery).
  9. William Eskridge: Dinner for 7 - cooked by Professor Eskridge at his home.
  10. John Simon: Dinner for up to 8 at Ibiza; valued at $800
  11. Supreme Court Advocacy Clinic with Linda Greenhouse, Jeffrey Meyer, Andrew Pincus, and Charles Rothfeld: Dinner for four student Supreme Court groupies. The dinner will take place at a fine New Haven restaurant on a Wednesday night in April. Offered by Linda Greenhouse, Jeffrey Meyer, Andrew Pincus, and Charles Rothfeld.
  12. Heather Gerken, Gideon Yaffe & Mike Wishnie: Tapas for 8. Let us wait on you, hand and foot, while you enjoy a tapas dinner cooked by three professors. Sit by the fire and sip wine while we tempt you with steak with slow-cooked leeks and truffle aioli, a tempura egg yolk with a smoked paprika crema, and spicy mussel soup.
  13. Harold Koh: Dinner for 6 at a Korean Barbeque Restaurant.
  14. Jean Koh Peters: Sushi Dinner for 2 at Daiko Japanese Restaurant.
  15. The Career Development Office Staff: West African Meal for 6-8. The perfect solution for would-be hosts without cooking skills: the generous members of the CDO staff will deliver a home-cooked West African meal to your doorstep.

 

Donated By Students

  1. Young-Hee Kim & Michelle Cho: We will cook you and 5 of your friends a homemade Korean dinner on the date of your choice! There will be a myriad of delicious courses made exclusively from recipes from our mothers and the Internet. People who love spicy food and rice are encouraged to bid. Vegetarian requests can be accommodated, though unfortunately gluten-free or vegan requests will be difficult (Koreans are a generally carnivorous and gluten-embracing people).
  2. Sarah Esty: Take advantage of my amazing culinary skills. Home-cooked brunch for up to 10 people.
  3. Robert Klipper: Appetizers and a delicious homemade three-course dinner and wine pairing for you and three of your friends. The dinner will be hosted at the home of Robert ('16) and Rachel Klipper.

    **SAMPLE MENU, subject to change, and customizable for dietary restrictions.

    *Roasted red pepper and eggplant dip*
    *Duck confit over baby spinach and beet salad with toasted bread and warm goat cheese*
    *Butternut squash ravioli in a sage and brown butter sauce*
    *Hazelnut biscotti and chocolate mousse*
  4. APALSA submitted by Grace Kao: Dumpling Party with APALSA. The APALSA board will treat you to a night of teaching you how to make dumplings, eating green tea ice cream, and playing games! (Dinner for up to 6, not including the board.)
  5. Elizabeth Ingriselli, Albert Pak, and Britta Redwood: Enjoy a sumptuous four course meal for six prepared by chef de cuisine Britta Redwood, winner of Professor Brilmayer's cooking competition, and pastry chef Elizabeth Ingriselli, winner of the YLS chocolate cooking competition. Each course will be paired with wines selected by head sommelier Albert Pak, Certified Specialist of Wine and member of the YLS Wine Team that won the national round of the Left Bank Bordeaux Cup. The evening will begin with wine and cheese to enliven the palate, which will be followed by the four-course dinner. The dinner will include two savory courses: scallops on a bed of salad and boeuf bourguignon and two sweet courses: bananas with lime and Elizabeth's award-winning chocolate lava cakes. Relax and enjoy - this is a night that will go down in the cookbooks.
  6. Robby Nightingale: French-inspired dinner for you and up to five friends.
  7. Jamie Edwards: The best pot roast east of the Mississippi: beef roast dinner for 4 with mashed potatoes and vegetable.
  8. Yenisey Rodriguez and Viviane Scott: Breakfast 'a lo Cubano' - please come enjoy my famous cafe con leche and other island goodies. Brunch will be held on a sunny Sunday morning and against the backdrop of Caribbean jams.
  9. Alicia LeVezu, Halley Epstein, Lauren Hartz, Ida Araya-Brumskine, Haiyun Zhao, Sarah Caruana, Angela Cai: Do you want a SCOTUS clerkship? A masthead position? Coker Fellowship? Do you want to be a Moot Court finalist? A partner at a top 10 law firm? POTUS? Tenured? We can't help you with any of these things, but we can help to fund a public interest fellowship! After 3 years at this law school, we don't have much to offer the auction, but we do know how to drink wine on a school night. Do you want to hang out with us? You + wine + us + 4 friends + Fireball + wine + appetizers + wine = Priceless

 

Adventures

Donated by Faculty & Staff

  1. Nicholas Parrillo: Join Nick Parrillo for a joint legal history discussion and whiskey tasting focused on the regulation, taxation, unlawful distillation (moonshining), smuggling, and prohibition of the most important beverage in the history of Anglo-American law, and the only one that has a rebellion named after it.  For 4 to 6 people.
  2. Fiona Doherty: A round or two of margaritas at Geronimo's for up to four students.
  3. Fiona M. Scott Morton: A coffee hour in which the winner gets to receive any microeconomics explanation he or she wants and/or talk about antitrust enforcement.
  4. Lea Brilmayer: A swim party and BBQ for 8 at Chez Brilmayer, Pleasant Point Road, Branford.
  5. Vicki Schultz: A swimming party, in Professor Schultz's heated indoor swimming pool, complete with pool toys, fabulous desserts, wine, and sparkling conversation (for up to 10 people)
  6. Anonymous: Anonymous donation of day's use of 2007 Aston-Martin
  7. Anika Singh Lemar: Architectural walking tour and dinner for 6-8.  Take a walking tour of New Haven’s historic Wooster Square neighborhood with a local architectural historian who is also a resident of Court Street.  Afterwards, have dinner with Bob Ellickson, Jay Pottenger and Anika Singh Lemar at your choice of Sally’s or Pepe’s on Wooster Street.
  8. Mike Wishnie and John Fabian Witt: Doubles-tennis match and brunch.
  9. Oona Hathaway, Tracey Meares, Jon D. Michaels, Claire Priest, James Forman and Cristina Rodriguez: Dessert party at Professor Hathaway's home in East Rock on April 6 at 7:30-9:00 for up to 25 students. Join us for delightful desserts and conversation!
  10. Oona Hathaway, Tracey Meares, Jon D. Michaels, Claire Priest, James Forman and Cristina Rodriguez: Dessert party at Professor Hathaway's home in East Rock on April 6 at 7:30-9:00 for up to 25 students. Join us for delightful desserts and conversation!
  11. Oona Hathaway, Tracey Meares, Jon D. Michaels, Claire Priest, James Forman and Cristina Rodriguez: Dessert party at Professor Hathaway's home in East Rock on April 6 at 7:30-9:00 for up to 25 students. Join us for delightful desserts and conversation!
  12. Oona Hathaway, Tracey Meares, Jon D. Michaels, Claire Priest, James Forman and Cristina Rodriguez: Dessert party at Professor Hathaway's home in East Rock on April 6 at 7:30-9:00 for up to 25 students. Join us for delightful desserts and conversation!
  13. Oona Hathaway, Tracey Meares, Jon D. Michaels, Claire Priest, James Forman and Cristina Rodriguez: Dessert party at Professor Hathaway's home in East Rock on April 6 at 7:30-9:00 for up to 25 students. Join us for delightful desserts and conversation!
  14. Ian Ayres: Kayak adventure for 1-2 people and a night of singing, drinking and passing a guitar around at your home for up to 5 people.
  15. Yair Listokin: I'd like to donate 4 tickets to the Bridgeport bluish game on Wednesday April 30 at 7:00. It's opening day. I'm happy to go to the game with the auction winner or simply provide the tickets.
  16. Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfeld: Poker night for 5 at Chua/Rubenfeld home with $50 worth of free chips to start.
  17. Abbe Gluck: Spinning and Drinks: Test you SOUL with Abbe Gluck: Up to four students are invited to join Abbe Gluck for a SoulCycle Spin Class in NYC one morning or evening in early summer (drinks or coffee to follow).
  18. Lea Brilmayer: Swim Party and BBQ for 8.
  19. Law Librarians: Winning  bidder and four of their friends will get to battle it out with a team of librarians during Trivia Night at Anna Liffeys in New Haven and a chance to win the Law Library Trivia Challenge Trophy that now resides with the librarians. For THREE years in a row the law library trivia team has defeated their student challengers. Do you and your friends have what it takes to break the streak and win the trophy? For logistical reasons trophy must reside in library but if won by students the library will take a photo of students with the trophy for bragging rights  - see attached photos. Librarians will cover up to $200 (after tax and tip) of bar tab for winning bidder and their guests.
  20. Professor Bob Ellickson: Two Scrabble Games to be played by tournament rules.
  21. Kathleen Overly: Wine Tasting for four at Cave a Vin.
  22. Hope Metcalf: Martha Stewart, eat your heart out.  Spend an afternoon with three friends(four people total) induldging in crafty activities galore—including handmade bath products and other treats—plus high tea at the home of Hope Metcalf, Liman Director. 
  23. Kate Stith: Stick ball and snacks with Stith - (2 Groups of 10+)

 

Other adventures

  1. Miya's: A trip for four to fish, forage, and dive for your own sustainable seafood on the owner's fishing boat in Connecticut. In the evening, Bun and his team of sushi chefs will transform the seafood for you into the tastiest, most nourishing, and planet friendly sushi. Value: $1200, Minimum bid: $300
  2. Yale Cabaret: 2 tickets for a Cabaret production.
  3. Long Wharf Theater: 2 tickets to a show ($140 value).
  4. Yale Rep Theater: 2 tickets to These Paper Bullets.
  5. Camp Cody, Freedom NH: 3 Two-week sessions at Camp Cody for children 8-12. Session Dates: June 22nd -­ July 5th OR August 3rd -­ August 16th. Only available to first-­time families. Additional $200 per session Trip Fee charge will apply (session is ordinarly $3,050)
  6. Karaoke Heroes: Gift certificates for an hour of private room time for up to 15 people ($120 value).
  7. Karaoke Heroes: Gift certificates for an hour of private room time for up to 15 people ($120 value).
  8. Yale School of Music: Season Pass (ten tickets of choice) to Horowitz Piano Series Concert for 2014-15 season ($150 value).
  9. Toad's Place: Silver certificate (VIP pass, you + 1 guest, free admission at all times, expires 11/10/15).
  10. Yale Athletic Box Office: Four reserved tickets and one parking pass to one 2014 Yale Football Game of your choice.
  11. Firehouse 12: 4 jazz show tickets and a round of cocktails.
  12. AMF Milford Lanes: Family Fun Pack for two hours of bowling for up to six people, shoe rental, large popcorn and pitcher of soda included.
  13. Julia Solórzano and Jennifer Yun: Pickleback Party for up to 4 people: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickleback. Whiskey and different kinds of pickle juice provided. Just bring your adventurous selves.
  14. Hank Moon: Come enjoy a night of scotch and whiskey tasting with 4 of 2014's finest gentlemen. Participants (group size up to you) will receive 4 full bottles (1 bottle each) of the finest Irish Whiskey, Scotch, Kentucky Bourbon, and Tennessee Whiskey plus tasting tips and a little history on each bottle and distillery from your 4 hosts. Snacks will also be provided--all you need to do is pick a date and show up!
  15. Bert Ma: Fried chicken, beer, and video games. Video games include for N64: Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, NBA Courtside 2, Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, Star Wars Pod Racer, Star Wars Rogue Squadron; for PS3: Arkham Origins, The Last of Us, Grand Theft Auto 5. Recommended for groups of up to 3 (because I will be playing too).
  16. Jinju Pottenger: A personal one-on-one presentation of pictures and stories of my time teaching in a North Korean university.
  17. Law Revue - submitted by Tom Maher: Lines are for plebs. Use that cold hard loan money to buy your way into the Law Revue Sterling Crown Club. Enjoy priority boarding and skip the line (even if you're not a 3L!) and get exclusive, red rope, VIP access to the show - after all, norms are only norms if you can't buy your way out of them. Get your seats before the masses (two per package: one for you, one for your butler), and use your primo location to rub elbows with otherwise totally unreachable professors. Sure, it might be for a good cause, but we hope that's not why you're doing it.
  18. Law Revue - submitted by Tom Maher: Lines are for plebs. Use that cold hard loan money to buy your way into the Law Revue Sterling Crown Club. Enjoy priority boarding and skip the line (even if you're not a 3L!) and get exclusive, red rope, VIP access to the show - after all, norms are only norms if you can't buy your way out of them. Get your seats before the masses (two per package: one for you, one for your butler), and use your primo location to rub elbows with otherwise totally unreachable professors. Sure, it might be for a good cause, but we hope that's not why you're doing it.
  19. LLSA Board: Margarita night!
  20. Alex Hess: Play 5 round of chess with Alex's brother Robert, who is an International Grandmaster (ranked top 20 in the nation). If you win, he will buy you lunch too!

 

Sweets & treats

 

  1. Ashley's Ice Cream: $30 gift card.
  2. Katalina's Cupcakes: Birthday party for 10.
  3. Laura Zaragoza & Rachel Fried: Baked Brie and Wine Pairing! Hosting a party for your friends? Let us cook you a fancy baked brie that is sure to impress! We will also provide you with a delicious bottle of wine to pair with the brie.
  4. Jiacheng Yu & Carmen Lu: Meet and eat the mochi of your dreams. Twenty pieces for you and your friends! Or you can eat them all yourself – we won't judge. Choose between black sesame, red bean, matcha, and chocolate.
  5. Molly Brady: $25 of Mike's Pastry from Boston's North End. Molly will either give you a gift card so you can take your fancy Boston significant other there, or she'll personally deliver to the law school all the cannolis, lobster tails, and other delicacies that $25 can buy.
  6. Elizabeth Chao: Three pans of Cinnamon Rolls.
  7. Julia Shu: Any baked good you want - triple layer cake, cookie, pie, etc.
  8. Alexa Milton: One homemade rhubarb pie, with a super-flakey all-butter crust. Exact delivery date to be worked out with the successful bidder, based on our mutual schedules and when rhubarb becomes available for purchase. Your choice of lattice-top or crumb-top.
  9. Jamie Edwards: 40ish peanut blossom cookies.
  10. Irina Anta: Yummy zucchini bread.
  11. Ruth Swift: One apple pie (or other fruit pie if you prefer). Hand-rolled crust, made with love.
  12. Rachel Judd: 4 loaves of homemade challah, in your choice of flavors (within reason). Challah is a traditional Jewish egg bread that can be made in a wide variety of flavors from sweet (eg. chocolate chip or chai) to savory (Rosemary Garlic). Plain it is also great with spreads, and plain and cinnamon sugar make the best french toast. Have a party and share the bread with friends or individual loaves will freeze and reheat very well. If you prefer, you can join me and I will show you how to make the bread (note, it can take 3-4 hours).

Services

 

  1. Kevin Rose: Half day of labor by a skilled carpenter for any type job.
  2. Asha Rangappa: Tarot card reading.
  3. Above the Law: Post on Above the Law. Write a guest post for the award-winning legal blog and have your words read by the site's 1 million monthly visitors -- including everyone who matters in the legal profession. Exact content and timing will be subject to approval of the editors.
  4. New Haven Hotel: Complimentary stay certificate, including parking and breakfast at New Haven Hotel.
  5. New Haven Hotel: Complimentary stay certificate, including parking and breakfast at New Haven Hotel.
  6. Brian Adrien Photography: Portrait and Lifestyle Photography Package by Brian Adrien Photography - $150 value
  7. Jennifer Yun: Babysitting - 1 day or evening.
  8. Julia Solórzano: Dog sitting.
  9. Chris Pagliarella: A five-minute mockumentary tribute film devoted to extolling your virtues as a law student and human being.
  10. Els Vandensande & Katrien Morbée: Discover Brussels like a local! (or any other Belgian city: Ghent, Leuven, Antwerp) We guide you for a full day through the city and show you the secret local spots (of course beer and chocolate will be included).
  11. Megan Wachspress: Trader Joe's and/or Target shopping expedition.
  12. Christine Monahan: De-stressing cuddle time with Scuppers, everyone's favorite basset hound-chihuahua mix who loves belly rubs.
  13. Abigail Rich: Pastel portrait of a person of your choosing.
  14. Ruth Swift: One night babysitting.
  15. Ruth Swift: One night babysitting.
  16. Alexa Milton: A ride to Trader Joe's. I will pick you up in either Downtown or East Rock, and drop you (and your purchases) off afterwards. Bring along up to 2 friends.
  17. Victor Ojukwu: A ride to Trader Joe's.
  18. Victor Ojukwu: A ride to Trader Joe's.
  19. Benjamin Farkas: Drive Around Town in Environmentally Conscious Style. A day’s use of a 2004 Toyota Prius, which is an automatic transmission hybrid vehicle featured in international law rock star and Hillary Clinton sidekick Harold Koh's daily commute, as well as a number of Curb Your Enthusiasm seasons. Public radio and classical music stations are already entered into the radio presets for a fully authentic driving experience. Free parking at any of Downtown New Haven's countless parking meters is included in this offer. Certain restrictions apply: no drinking; 80-mile cap on total mileage; 70 mph cap on speed (though good luck reaching that). This listing written, and car donated by, an onymous (but very generous) student: Ben Farkas (also, no disrespect to a certain Aston Martin)
  20. Jackie Delligatti: An afternoon of playtime with my little dog Charlie, who actually looks like a live teddy bear. He's only 6 pounds! He's the sweetest, most loving little guy.
  21.  The Unestoppables (The Best Trivia Team at the Yale Law School): Private rental of the Lounge at Gryphon's Pub at GPSCY, located on York, between Chapel and Elm. Host your party in this private space, which comfortably accommodates over 50 guests, is equipped with a 37? plasma display and premium sound system, and comes with your own private bartender and cash bar. Rental is from 8PM-close (1AM or 2AM). Date is subject to availability. For more information on this space, visit http://gpscy.net/gpscy/rentals/.
  22. Yale Law Women 2013-14 Board: YLW 2013-2014 Board (Jessi Samuels, Allison Gorsuch, Alyson Cohen, Ginny McCalmont, Julie Veroff, Lisa Bohl, Luci Yang, and Megan Browder): Swanky cocktail party for 10 planned by some of the most experienced event planners at YLS. Let YLW's leading ladies throw you and nine guests a fabulous party, including classy invitations, delicious food, and plenty of drinks---including custom cocktails by Ginny McCalmont, former bartender!
  23.  Bert Ma: Bert Ma, experienced bluebooker, will bluebook your Substantial!
  24.  Tyco Copy Center: $25 gift card.

Lessons

  1. Creative Arts Workshop: 1 class or workshop (value ~$200) - in drawing, painting, jewelry, photography, etc., to be used by Feb 2015 (Course listings at www.creativeartsworkshop.org)
  2. 116 Crown: Cocktail making class for six.
  3. Aaron Goldzimer: Meditation instruction: Learn basic meditation techniques from someone who lived and trained at a Zen center for a year and has done a three-month silent meditation retreat. Knowledgeable about both Zen and Vipassana meditation, which represent two of the three major branches of Buddhist meditation. (Disclaimer: not a formally authorized or qualified teacher - so look at this as more of an orientation.)
  4. Aaron Goldzimer: Salsa and/or merengue lesson: Learn to shake your stuff. For a follower, a couple, or, potentially, a group. For beginners; or for those who know how to dance and want a partner all to themselves for an hour.
  5. Jeremy Liss: Beatboxing Lessons.
  6. Sonia Steinway: Crossword puzzling lessons: if you're an aspiring cruciverbalist, but you can't seem to make it past Tuesday's puzzle, I'm here to help. I'm not only a competitive puzzler, but I've also taught my 3 year old son to solve the NY Times crossword puzzle (yeah, he'll probably know more clues than you, but don't feel too bad - he's done the puzzle every day of his life). I'll even throw in a puzzling-themed baked good (Will Shortzbread, perhaps?) to "sweeten" the lesson.
  7. Dani Isaacsohn: A cooking lesson from a Le Cordon Bleu graduate, and a great meal afterwards!
  8. Zach Arnold and Leora Kelman: Cheese Crash Course for 2-4. Can't tell Epoisses from Emmenthaler? Want to confidently navigate the menu at your next law firm wine-and-dine event? Afraid to pair the wrong cheese with your beverage of choice? Fear no more! Former pro cheesemongers Zach Arnold (Di Bruno Bros., Philadelphia, PA) and Leora Kelman (Concord Cheese Shop, Concord, MA) will lead a master class in cheese appreciation for you and your guests. Enjoy Caseus cheeses and snacks as you learn the basics of selecting and enjoying cheese from around the world.
  9. Matthew Halgren: Learn to play Whist!
  10. Julian Prokopetz: Breads and Spreads cooking class: Learn the surprisingly easy secret to delicious homemade bread! You and up to 3 friends can join 2L Julian Prokopetz as he walks you through the steps of making your own bread dough and a tasty topping or filling of your choice. Whole wheat bread and roasted cauliflower hummus? Focaccia and balsamic bruschetta? White bread and white bean pesto? Spinach and feta calzone? SO FANCY. Wine and sassy repartee included.
  11. Chelsea Kelly: Salsa or Cha Cha Private Lesson (1 hour).
  12. Alexa Lutchen: Inspired by the Sochi Olympics? Sign up for a figure skating lesson! Happy to teach a group or individual. (1 hour long).
  13. Katie Madison: Dog Training: Do you have a new puppy who needs basic training? A dog with behavior problems? Do you want to see your dog do tricks? Get three hours of private, in-home dog training lessons with a former dog agility trainer. The lessons can focus on basic obedience, good manners, fun tricks, and/or foundational training and advice if you're interested in doing agility with your dog.
  14. Viviane Scott: Makeup Tutorial! Worried you look like more like Honey Boo Boo than Beyonce while wearing makeup? Struggling with your smokey eye? Hate liquid eyeliner? Suffering from smudgy lipstick? Purchase this auction item to learn the basics of makeup application, including grooming, foundation, blush/contouring, lipstick, and eye makeup. Wine & cheese included!
  15. Alice Wang: Two hours of Japanese language instruction. Conversational and/or written instruction, both beginners and advanced learners welcome. Whether you just want to know how to pronounce "konnichiwa" in a more authentic way or are interested in how gender norms and subculture identities shape Japanese language use, there’s something for everyone!
  16. Alice Wang: One hour of Mandarin Chinese language instruction. Conversational lesson with an emphasis on accurate pronunciation and daily language use. Practice the tones, learn useful vocabulary words for day-to-day interactions, and/or develop a self-introduction!
  17. Gilad Edelman: Jazz Appreciation Lesson. I'm offering an introduction to jazz appreciation that will teach you the basics of how to enjoy listening to America's richest musical tradition. We'll listen to a lot of music, I'll explain what's going on -- e.g., how to tell what's improvised from what's not -- and for good measure we'll have some snacks and cocktails. I'll send you home with a list of suggested listening based on what you like the most.
  18. Conchita Cruz: Four one-hour long Spanish tutorial sessions.
  19. BLSA: Spades lessons. Never played spades? That's ok! BLSA will spend an evening teaching up to four people the ins-and-outs of the game (classy beverages will be provided).

 

Fitness, Beauty & Wellness

  1.  Rent the Runway: $250 certificate.
  2.  The Workshop (Deva Curl): $50 gift certificate for a haircut & wash.
  3.  The Workshop (Deva Curl): $50 gift certificate for a haircut & wash.
  4.  JoBella Salon & Spa: Free haircut and blow dry.
  5.  Chameleon & Co.: Pedicure Gift Certificate.
  6.  Origins Natural Resources: $20 gift certificate.
  7.  Denali: $25 gift certificate.
  8.  Euphoria: $50 Gift Certificate.
  9.  CrossFit New Haven: Gift certificate for an "on-ramp" (4 week intro training) session.

 
Collectibles & Other Items

  1. Daniel C. Esty: A signed copy of my book "Green to Gold.”
  2. Henry Hansmann: Framed poster with Legal stamps.
  3.  Jean Koh Peters: One knit pillow.
  4.  Linda Greenhouse: Brown leather purse from Kooba (retail value = +$300).
  5.  Peter Schuck: Autographed copies of Diversity in America (2003)
  6.  Peter Schuck: Autographed copy of Understanding America (2008)
  7.  Peter Schuck: Autographed copy of Why Government Fails So Often (April 2014)
  8.  Peter Schuck: A personalized poem based on information to be provided by the bidder.
  9.  Anne Myers: Bobble heads of several State Supreme Court Justices.
  10.  Anne Myers: Ruth Bader Ginsburg bobble head.
  11.  Bruce Ackerman: An autographed copy of a three volume set of We the People, including my newly published volume on The Civil Rights Revolution.
  12.  Jack Balkin: Opportunity to write a guest post on Balkinization.
  13.  WilmerHale: iPad mini.
  14.  Yale Center for British Art: Exhibition Catalogue (Paul Mellon's Legacy: A Passion for British Art).
  15.  Yale Center for British Art: British Art Fancy Note Cards.
  16.  Joshua Stein: A Wilco Songbook - Sheet Music for your favorite Wilco tunes.
  17.  Megan Wachspress: Hand-knitted scarf of any color.
  18.  Dwayne Betts: A poem, on the subject of your choice, longer than a sonnet but not to exceed 100 lines. Profanity is optional, as are obscure legal references. You can pretend to have written this yourself, if it is for a loved one.
  19.  Adam Adler: One joke.
  20.  Dayo Olopade: Lovingly and personally autographed hardcover edition of The Bright Continent: Breaking Rules and Making Change in Modern Africa.
  21.  RebLaw: One t-shirt and a poster signed by the 2014 keynote and endnote speakers.
  22.  Reblaw: One Reblaw t-shirt.
  23.  Reblaw: One Reblaw t-shirt.
  24.  The Initiative for Public Interest Law: "Make Love, Not Law Journal" mug
  25.  The Initiative for Public Interest Law: "Make Love, Not Law Journal" mug
  26.  Barnes and Noble/Yale Bookstore: $30 gift certificate.

Restaurant & Bar Gift Certificates

  1.  Christopher Martins: $25 gift card.
  2.  Shake Shack: $50 gift certificate.
  3.  Bruegger's Bagels: One dozen bagels
  4.  Kasbah Café: Dinner for 2.
  5.  Jojo's Coffee: $10 gift certificate.
  6.  Book Trader Café: $25 gift certificate.
  7.  Zaroka Bar & Restaurant: Lunch buffet for 2.
  8.  Seoul Restaurant: $15 gift certificate.
  9.  Black Bear Saloon: $15 gift certificate.
  10.  Black Bear Saloon: $15 gift certificate.
  11.  Black Bear Saloon: $15 gift certificate.
  12.  Soul de Cuba: $50 Gift Certificate.
  13.  Bar: $25 Gift Certificate.
  14.  Rumbamba: $20 Gift certificate.
  15.  Claire's Corner Copia: Cupcake party with assorted cupcakes and lavender tea (or hot cider) (valued at $50)
  16.  Yorkside Pizza: $25 gift certificate.
  17.  Blue State Coffee: $20 gift card.
  18.  Blue State Coffee: $20 gift card.
  19.  Three Sheets: $25 gift certificate.
  20.  Tomatillo: $10 gift certificate.
  21.  Tomatillo: $15 gift certificate.
  22.  Koffee: $20 gift certificate.
  23.  Willoughby's: $25 gift card.
  24.  Clark's Pizza: $20 gift certificate.
  25.  Caseus: One cheeseboard and two glasses of house wine.
  26.  Miso Japanese Restaurant: $25 Gift Certificate.
  27.  Miso Japanese Restaurant: $25 Gift Certificate.
  28.  Royal Palace Chinese Restaurant: Gift certificate for lunch for 2.
  29.  Zoi's: $25 gift certificate.
  30.  Nica's Market: $50 gift certificate.
  31.  Archie Moore's Bar & Restaurant: $50 gift certificate.
  32.  L'Orcio: $75 gift certificate.
  33.  Pantry: Gift certificate for Breakfast for Two.
  34.  Edge of the Woods: $30 gift certificate.
  35.  GPSCY wine-tasting folks: $50 value - free lounge party, but must be a GPSCY member.
  36.  Sue McDonald: $100 gift certificate to Zinc.

 

Bar Prep

  1. BARBRI: $1500 gift certificate for BARBRI bar preparation course ($600 minimum)
  2. BARBRI: $1500 gift certificate for BARBRI bar preparation course ($600 minimum)
  3. BARBRI: $1500 gift certificate for BARBRI bar preparation course ($600 minimum)
  4. BARBRI: $1500 gift certificate for BARBRI bar preparation course ($600 minimum)
  5. BARBRI: $1500 gift certificate for BARBRI bar preparation course ($600 minimum)
  6. BARBRI: $1500 gift certificate for BARBRI bar preparation course ($600 minimum)
  7. BARBRI: $1500 gift certificate for BARBRI bar preparation course ($600 minimum)
  8. BARBRI: $1500 gift certificate for BARBRI bar preparation course ($600 minimum)
  9. BARBRI: $1500 gift certificate for BARBRI bar preparation course ($600 minimum)
  10. BARBRI: $1500 gift certificate for BARBRI bar preparation course ($600 minimum)
  11. BARBRI: $1500 gift certificate for BARBRI bar preparation course ($600 minimum)
  12. BARBRI: $1500 gift certificate for BARBRI bar preparation course ($600 minimum)

 

Others

  1. Amadeus Center for Health and Healing: Consultation and treatment with Center Founder and Director, Sal Amadeo ($195 value)
  2. Adina Roskies: Do you miss your puppy love? Spend an afternoon with Teo the Leonberger. Leos are known as gentle giants (unless you are Guido's rooster). Great with kids, and a show-stopper when you walk down the street, Teo is also a great stress-reliever. If therapy goes by weight, Teo is worth 10 Montys. Teo can accommodate your schedule.
  3. Adina Roskies: Ski weekend in Vermont for 2. Stay in my house in the mountains of Vermont for a weekend next winter. I will give you a 2 hour ski lesson, your choice of Alpine or Telemark, any level, beginner to expert. Or if you are already an expert skier and prefer to skip the lesson, I will guide you to secret stashes at Sugarbush. Lift tickets not included, but a home-cooked breakfast is.
  4. Dwight Pope: 2 dozen lime cupcakes with orange blossom cream cheese icing, delivered to your door. Recipe was awarded Best in Show in the Cake Division at the Prince William County Fair (VA).
  5. Robin Steinberg: Enjoyed her RebLaw keynote? Want to know what it is like to lead one of the best holistic public defender organization in the nation? Spend a day shadowing Robin Steinberg, founder and Executive Director of the Bronx Defenders!

Meals

Involving Faculty & Staff

1. Dinner for 4 at Jimmy’s of Savin Rock. Dinner for 4 students at the historic Jimmy’s of Savin Rock, the New Haven area’s iconic beachfront seafood restaurant – every YLS student should experience Jimmy’s before graduation. Donated by Linda Greenhouse.

2. Sushi for 4. Sushi night for up to 4 students with two of YLS’s beloved clinical professors at Jerry-San’s Sushi Bar. Donated by Jean Koh Peters and Muneer Ahmad.

3. Decadent Lamb Roast for 10. To be held in the new pavilion atthe seaside home of Lea Brilmayer and Bill Horne in Branford. Vegetarian alternative is available.

4. Chinese Banquet for 6 at a world class, but little known, Chinese restaurant in the area, to be held some lovely evening this spring, long after all the blue books are read. Donated by Owen Fiss.

5. Dinner for 8 at the home of Larry and Paulette Fox at a mutually convenient time.

6. Progressive Dinner Party for up to 8. The professors and attendees will begin with a cornucopia of hors d’oeuvres at Tracey Meares’s home, walk around the corner to Daniel Markovits’s home for a delicious entrée, and saunter a few blocks to Oona Hathaway’s home for a variety of desserts.

7. Meal for 6-8 students with two of YLS’s favorite clinical professors. Donated by Stephen Wizner and Carroll Lucht.

8. Indian Dinner for 6. See if your taste buds can handle the heat of a home-cooked Indian dinner, with wines paired. To take place at a mutually convenient time after March 15. Donated by David Grewal.

9. West African Meal for 6-8. The perfect solution for would-be hosts without cooking skills: the generous members of the CDO staff will deliver a home-cooked West African meal to your doorstep.

10. SCOTUS Dinner for 4. Get career tips from real-world experts on appellate litigation. The Supreme Court Advocacy Clinic professors (two leading members of the Supreme Court bar, the former head of USAO Connecticut's appellate division, and the doyenne of legal journalism) will take up to 4 students to dinner at Zinc (or a comparable restaurant) on a mutually agreeable Wednesday night. Donated by Charles Rothfeld, Andy Pincus, Jeffrey Meyer, and Linda Greenhouse.

11. Dinner for 4 out in New Haven. Donated by Judith Resnik, Robert Post, Reva Siegel, and Dennis Curtis.

12. Dinner for 3 at Zinc. Donated by Jonathan Macey.

13. Home-Cooked Dinner for 5. Donated by Ian Shapiro.

14. Dinner for 4. At Professor Silk’s house. Donated by Jim Silk and Steve Bright.

15. Desserts for Lunch for 4 at Union League Cafe. Just desserts -- trust us, it is worth it! Donated by the Lillian Goldman Law Librarians.

16. Dinner and a Movie/Music for 4. Head to New Haven’s 9th Square neighborhood with Gerald Torres. After dinner at a restaurant in the neighborhood (suggestions accepted), we'll stroll over to the Criterion for a movie or listen to live music at a local music venue. Professor Torres reserves veto power (warning: No War Horse).

17. Lunch for 4 at Union League Cafe. Donated by Anne Alstott.

18. Five-Course Progressive Dinner for 6-8. Enjoy Heather Gerken’s appetizers and amuse-bouche, including smoked salmon with caviar, steak with slow-cooked leeks and a truffle aioli, and a tempura egg yolk with a smoked paprika crema. With a glass of wine in hand, stroll with the professors over to Scott Shapiro’s house for his world-famous borscht.Wander over to Rick Brooks’s house for his jerked short ribs. End the evening at Mike Wishnie’s with an exquisite dessert.

19. Italian Dinner for 4. Join Steven Duke for dinner at his favorite Italian place in New Haven.

Other

20. Mimosa & Bellini Brunch for 6. Includes plenty of champagne, orange juice, peach puree, and brunch favorites (homemade scones, quiche, fruit, baked goods, etc.). Donated by Emma Simson, Lauren Thomas, Eileen Zelek, Charanya Krishnawami, and Isa More.

21. Savory Chili/Stew Cooking Lesson + Dinner for 6. Rachel Wiener will show up at your place with ingredients for stew/chili and show you how to put it all together. Invite friends, or keep it a secret and feed yourself for a week. A bottle of wine is included. Choose from Sweet & Spicy Chili (with Smoky Chipotle cornbread), East Coast Chili (with soda bread), West Coast Chili (with sourdough), Turkey Pumpkin Chili (with soda bread), or Lentil Stew (with whole grain). Vegan, vegetarian, or carnivore-friendly.

22. Breakfast Lovers Basket. Skip your 10 a.m. class and enjoy this Breakfast Lovers Basket, featuring a gift certificate for a breakfast sandwich from Zoi’s, $10 from Dunkin’ Donuts, Blue State coffee, tea, and a dozen Bruegger's bagels and cream cheese. Donated by Caitlin Miner-Le Grand, Zoi’s On Orange, and Bruegger’s Bagels.

23. Home-Cooked Shabbat Dinner for up to 6. Join Amanda Elbogen and Tessa Bialek for a home-cooked Shabbat dinner, including homemade (they promise!) challah and all of the kosher wine your heart desires. Tessa will harken back to her Jewish a capella group days and sing Shabbat-related songs, and Amanda will tell saucy tales from the Talmud. All are welcome.

24. Dumpling-Making Lessons for 6-10. Learn how to make delicious, authentic Chinese dumplings from scratch, featuring the recipes our mamas taught us. Dinner will include three types of dumplings (vegetarian and vegan options available), as well as our favorite side dishes and an obligatory downing ofbaijiu. Donated by Celia Choy, Christine Tsang and Ivy Wang.

25. Development and Globalization: A Vegan Interpretation for 8. This four-course, vegan, candlelit dinner (table service included!) is a culinary rendering of the economic and social changes affecting our world. Enjoy organic spinach and beet salad with a homemade fat-free, halal raspberry vinaigrette ("The Green Revolution"); chickpeas Julia and spiced couscous ("The Doha Round"); JP's manmade artisanal truffles covered in pistachio - served with inconveniently warm almond milk ("Climate Change"); champagne and chocolate covered strawberries ("The EU"). Donated by Julia Freeland, John Paredes, and Shayak Sarkar.

26. Spring Delights Picnic for 2. A three-course meal for two packed up picnic perfect. This meal-to-go will include a delicious appetizer, main course, dessert, and some *bargain* priced wine. Marbre Stahly-Butts and Jamil Jivani will provide the Tupperware and the eats and you can take it wherever your heart desires.

27. Pizza Party for 12. You provide an oven and a list of your favorite toppings and Renata Strause will bring the rest. Delicious homemade pizza dough, with her secret sauce recipe, and special toppings like caramelized bacon, spiced tomatoes, and cheese-stuffed pepper rings. She'll cook a pizza feast for 12 that will make even Pepe and Sally jealous.

28. Eggs & Pancakes Brunch for 4. Enjoy eggs benedict, secret-recipe pancakes, real maple syrup, juice, and coffee. Donated by J.D. Hamel.

29. A(nother) Night In With the [Class of 2012] Transfers. Taking it easy this semester? It’s not too late to get back on track with an evening with the most aggressively competent folks in the law school. Join them for dinner, drinks, and productivity-enhancement. Master multicolor highlighting schemes and other advanced transfer-student techniques for law school success (such as taking notes and doing the reading). Don't miss your chance to spend a night with the group who made YLS’s biggest class even bigger—a night that last year's winners are calling “the best night of law school,” even if they still don’t know all of our names…

30. Middle Eastern Feast for 8. Enjoy delicious home-cooked Middle Eastern fare and music with your friends at Sirine Shebaya’s home in Branford. Donated by MENALSA.

31. Home-Cooked Dominican Meal for 6. Cooked by a real-life Dominican! He can either cook at your house or host you at his home for dinner. Donated by Celso Perez and Gillian Quandt.

32. Tapas Party for 6. Enjoy good company, good wine, and delicious Spanish tapas. Menu selections may include: bacon-wrapped dates, patatas bravas, piquillo peppers, spinach and mushroom tortilla, roasted tomatoes, mussels cooked in wine, and marinated olives. Dinner discussion will not include any law-school related topics. Donated by Leah Bellshaw, Whitney Cloud, and Fran Faircloth.

33. Dinner Party for 8. Ever had pomegranate seeds, avocado, and macadamia nuts in one dish? Do you want to know how to make Cioppino?Have you ever heard a violinist play a violin he fashioned with his own hands? Don't want to do the dishes?We'll cook what you want, play better than what you want, and fill you with wine and joy. Donated by Dermot Lynch, Eric Merrill, and Trevor Stutz.

34. European Adventure for 6. Dinner for up to six people at your place, with lasagne, tiramisu, and German beverages combined with expert European travel advice. German and Italian behavioral stereotypes guaranteed. Donated by Paolo Saguato and Matthias Rossbach.

35. Italian Dining Experience for 5-6. You provide a kitchen, and Paolo will cook a delightful Italian dinner (antipasto, primo, secondo e dolce—specific menu will be arranged with you) and bring you a bottle of Prosecco. No pseudo-Italian ingredients will be used; Paolo will cook with proper ingredients sent directly from Italy by his lovely mom. Donated by Paolo Saguato.

36. Guatemalan/Salvadoran 3-Course Dinner for 4. Appetizer: Pupusas with curtido. Main course: Pepian with black beans. Dessert: Rellenitos. Yum! Donated by Guianna Henriquez, Andrea Sanchez, and Glenda Aldana Madrid.

37. 5-Course Dinner for 12. Celebrate the musings of a pretentious wannabe gourmand. Kevin Love Hubbard will tolerate cooking for vegetarians, but if you want vegan food bid on Shayak's dinner instead. Menu to be developed in consultation with the winner, but will include soup, salad, small plate, entree, and dessert.

Adventures

Involving Faculty & Staff

38. Finger Painting for 10-20 People With Tiger Mom and Panda Dad. A private finger painting session for 10-20 with Amy Chua and Paul Gewirtz. You paint, you laugh, you cry. You express your soul. And then, at the end, the group will vote on the most (least?) worthy artwork, which Tiger Mom herself will post on her refrigerator at home for a week. The other paintings will go up on the dining hall doorway. Donated by Jeremy Kutner.

39. Scrabble Games. Two games of Scrabble, to be played by tournament rules. Donated by Bob Ellickson.

40. Kayak Trip for 2. A kayak adventure on the Quinnipiac River for 1-2 people. Professor Ayres will lead the expedition and will provide appropriate libations. An additional 1-2 people may join the trip if they have kayaks and transportation. Donated by Ian Ayres.

41. Singalong for 5. A night of singing, drinking, and passing the guitar around at Professor Ayres’s house. Donated by Ian Ayres.

42. Poker Night for 5 with Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfeld. Each player will get $50 worth of FREE chips to start. The five seats will be auctioned off in a single block in hopes of maximizing irrational team price warfare.

43. Dinner & Social Science for 4. Seminar in applied decision theory followed by experimentation with live subjects (stakes to be applied by student experimenters) in the vicinity of Ledyard, Connecticut. Dinner provided at restaurant on site. Donated by Dan Kahan.

44. Swimming Party for 10. A swimming party, in a heated indoor swimming pool, complete with pool toys, fabulous desserts, wine, and sparkling conversation. Donated by Vicki Schultz.

45. Doubles Tennis & Brunch. Think you can take on the dream team? Test your skill in a doubles tennis match against Mike Wishnie and John Fabian Witt (with brunch to follow).

46. Trivia Throwdown for 5. Last year a group of law students challenged the Lillian Goldman Law Library trivia team and LOST. Do you and your friends have what it takes to even the score? Librarians will cover up to $200 (after tax and tip) of bar tab for a team of 5 at Trivia Night at Anna Liffey’s. Donated by the fabulously well-read Lillian Goldman Law Librarians.

47. Trivia Night for 5. Jules Coleman will join your trivia team of up to five students for an evening of facts and fun in April. You choose the venue.

48. KARAOKE THROWDOWN for 12. Engage in a karaoke throwdown with the Class of 2000 and Friends Karaoke Team. A "throwdown" is defined as "a performance by a rapper or DJ [or member of the YLS faculty or administration], intended to be particularly hardcore or intense." The Class of 2000 and Friends Karaoke Team includes the following musical luminaries: Muneer Ahmad, Emily Bazelon '00, Sharon Brooks '00 [in her final performance as a member of the faculty team], Amy Kapczynski [in her glorious debut as a member of the faculty team], Noah Messing '00, Claire Priest '00, Asha Rangappa '00, Scott Shapiro, and one or more mystery guests who succumb to our arm-twisting.

49. Bowling Not Alone for 8. A bowling night for 8 students with Daniel Ho. Bear in mind, he has not bowled since the 1990s, so skills are not required.

50. Golf for 3. Professor Simon will join you for a round of golf at the Yale Golf Course, with lunch at the course. Donated by John G. Simon.

51. Fishing Trip on the Long Island Sound for 3. A half-day fishing trip for up to 3 with Jerry Mashaw, aboard his fishing boat on the Long Island Sound. Fish probable, but not guaranteed! Note: this fishing trip must be scheduled for September or early October 2012.

Other

52. Ultimate Skydive Experience. Hank will take care of everything—including all meals, transportation, and photographic/video evidence of the experience. Winner will complete a tandem jump—strapped to a professional—with a certified jumpmaster (sorry, Hank is not the jumpmaster, although he will do his best to get on the same plane for the ride up, he’ll jump separately). Donated by Hank Moon.

53. Bowling for 6. Enjoy two hours of bowling for 6, valued at $65. Includes shoes, a pitcher of soda or juice, and a large popcorn. Donated by AMF Milford Lanes.

54. Canoe Ride for You or Two. Get to know a river or pond around New Haven on a canoe ride. You choose a body of water within a reasonable distance, and Ben will provide the canoe, paddles, life jackets, and refreshments (hot chocolate or mulled wine in cold weather, beer in warm weather). Have him paddle while you and a friend relax up front, or paddle yourself if you choose. (2-hour limit.) Donated by Ben Fryer.

55. A Trip for 4 to Meet Justice Scalia! Hate the perils of email lotteries? Don't feel like brushing up on your conservative credentials but really want to meet the original originalist? Bid on four guaranteed spots on FedSoc's annual Supreme Court trip (April 12-13). Trip includes lunch at Mayer Brown and a possible happy hour. FedSoc’s members can usually provide inexpensive or free housing and transportation.

56. Hansmann Flip Cup. Bring your A game to a flip cup tournament against Hansmann’s 3L small group. They will provide keg, cups, and location; come prepared for a challenge.

57. The Great Case Race. Bid on the chance to compete in a case race against three 2L extraordinaires. We'll pick up the tab for both cases of Keystone Light. The losing party will agree to donate an additional $50 to the Initiative for Public Interest Law at Yale.Kevin will provide chips and cheer against you. Donated by Ben, Josh, and Raj.

58. Geology Tour of Connecticut. Led by Sinéad’s husband, who is in his 5th year of a PhD in Geology at Yale. Their toddler will co-lead the trip! Winner gets to pick the location(s). Donated by Sinéad Hunt.

59. Yankees/Red Sox for 10. Reignite the New York/Boston rivalry just in time for baseball season. Bring a group of ten Red Sox or Yankees fans to watch the Sox play the Yanks on Friday, April 20th at 3:05, Saturday, April 21st at 4:05, or Sunday, April 22nd at 8:05 on a big-screen HDTV. The Meltzer Brothers will be cooking Southern BBQ (pulled pork, mac and cheese, cornbread, etc.), talkingtrash, and trying to erase the memories of a devastating Super Bowl.

60. A Night of Competitive Gaming with Fran “Welcome to the Boneyard” Faircloth; Leah “I roll Yahtzees in Risk” Bellshaw; and Dan “Old Maid” Isaacs. Are you tired of pretending to not be competitive? Then this is the item for you. Bid on a night of competitive gaming with YLS’s three gaming gunners! If you think going to office hours the first week of classes is intense, then you’ve never played a real board game in your life. They’ll bring the games, if you bring your courage.

61. Meet Ryan Grim. A Beer with Ryan Grim, Washington bureau chief for The Huffington Post. Or a cup of coffee. In Washington. Donated by Yoni Cohen.

62. Visit Bloomberg Headquarters. The members of the Yale Law & Business Society will take you on an all expenses-paid trip to Bloomberg headquarters in NYC, where you will have a chance to meet senior staff. The trip will happen on a Friday afternoon this April.

63. Shooting Range Trip for 1-2 people. Assert your Second Amendment rights on a one-hour trip to the State of Connecticut's public rifle range, located in the beautiful Naugatuck State Forest and managed by the High Rock Shooting Association, to shoot .22 pistol and rifle and 9mm pistol. Includes instruction in the safe handling of firearms and basic marksmanship skills. Guns, ammunition, range fees, hearing and eye protection, and targets will be provided. Disclaimers: Bidders cannot be prohibited under federal or state law from possessing firearms or ammunition. (Note: persons admitted to the United States under a non-immigrant visa must purchase a hunting license from any state prior to going to the range. Alaska offers one online for $20.)

64. Tour of Historic (Bars of) San Francisco. A walking tour of San Francisco history as told through the bars that played an instrumental role in its development. Includes a tiki bar where it rains inside and at least four other San Francisco bars. You will receive all the booze you can drink, dinner, and increasingly incoherent historical musings. Your friends and family are welcome but will have to pay their way. Redeemable at any time when Bryn Williams is in San Francisco (including spring break and part of summer).

65. Camping Trip for up to 16 people with the 2011 Schuck Small Group. Ride in style to a picturesque New England campsite while you watch the DVD of your choice. Arrive to expertly constructed, weatherproof shelters. Cook s'mores around a blazing fire, dance beneath the stars, and enjoy a guided nature hike. Return home at one with Mother Earth, reassured that all you really need to enjoy life are your survival instincts, some water, a midsized machete, and the 2011 Schuck Small Group.

66. Basketball. Play basketball with (someone who knows) Jeremy Lin! Join in a friendly game or competition. One-on-one, three-on-three, or five-on-five; just let Kevin Chen know so he can bring a team to match yours. Donated by APALSA.

67. Birdwatching. An introductory course on birdwatching to take place one morning on any weekend before May at either East Rock Park or Lighthouse Park in East Haven. No equipment is needed. Donated by Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang.

68. Guided walking bakery tour in New York City (LES & East-Village-focused). You and a friend will go on 5-7 bakery tour (depending on how much sugar you can handle!), stopping at some of NYC's most traditional bakeries as well as more modern bakeries (including an obligatory Momofuku Milk Bar visit). 1 year expiration date, to be arranged at a mutually agreeable time. Includes one baked good at each stop. Donated by Caitlin Miner-Le Grand.

Wine & Alcohol Tastings

Involving Faculty & Staff

69. Celtic Whiskey Tasting for 4-6. Taste a variety of Scottish, Irish, and Scotch-Irish whiskies. Available for a group of 4-6, but the precise number of participants may be negotiated—depending (in part) on the size of the winning bid. Donated by J. L. Pottenger, Jr. and Frank Dineen.

70. Margaritas at Geronimo’s for 4. Enjoy a round or two with Fiona Doherty.

Other

71. Scotch Tasting for 9 with YLW’s Leading Ladies. The 2011-12 Board of Yale Law Women will provide an evening of libations and lively conversation. The donors propose scotch as the drink of choice, but if that doesn't suit the winner's tastes, they’d be delighted to prepare a tasting featuring another liquor, wine, beer, high-end fruit juice, whatever floats your boat! Donated by Tracy Nowski, Charanya Krishnaswami, Sri Kuehnlenz, Vidya Venkataraman, Jane Jiang, and Molly Weston.

72. Two Wine-Tasting Tickets. Available for any tasting event; valued at $50. Donated by GPSCY.

73. Two Wine-Tasting Tickets. Available for any tasting event; valued at $50. Donated by GPSCY.

74. Cocktail Class for 6. Donated by 116 Crown.

255. Beer Tasting at Cask Republic for 5. Taste 6 beers (VERY generous portions) and learn about what you’re drinking from one of Cask Republic’s expert bartenders. Donated by Barrett Anderson.

Lessons & Services

Involving Faculty & Staff

75. Home Improvement Services. One half-day of services by an experienced carpenter and home improvement specialist. Donated by Kevin Rose.

76. Drive Around Town in Style. A day’s use of a 2007 Aston-Martin DB9 Volante, which is a 6-speed convertible featured in earlier James Bond movies. Certain restrictions apply: no drinking; 80-mile cap on total mileage; 75 mph cap on speed. Donated by an anonymous (but very generous) professor.

77. Personalized Poem. Written to the bidder's specifications and based on his or her information, at $25 per stanza. Donated by Peter Schuck.

78. Tarot Card Readings. Confused about what career path to take?Need more insight into your love life? Want to find out what your grade is, since one never got reported? Let Asha Rangappa be your guide with 2 hours’ worth of tarot card readings (either 12 10-minute readings or 6 20-minute readings). Asha has studied tarot card symbolism with a professional reader and will use the cards to help you ask yourself questions you haven’t considered and approach your issues from a new perspective!

79. Handmade Book. Have the material of your choice (minimum and maximum number of pages apply) bound into a book by the Davenport College Book Bindery. Includes visit to the bindery to select paper and binding material, with wide range of choices, including a variety of cloth and letter. Minimum bid of $60. Donated by Jim Silk.

80. Fencing Lessons and Competition for 6. Joinfencer and fencing coach extraordinaire Jim Barnett—who fenced at Penn State, nationally, and internationally and has coached many state champions—for a night of fencing lessons and competition. Winners will go to Jim's club in Wallingford (10-15 min drive) where he will provide everything they need to fence, including a break for pizza. Can be scheduled for 6-9 p.m. or Saturday or Sunday morning. (Valued at $500.)

Other

81. Multi-Session Arts Classes. Learn anything from metalsmithing to bookbinding with a multi-week class registration at New Haven’s community arts studio. Valued at up to $500. Donated by Creative Arts Workshop.

82. Cute Overload! One week of adorable animal videos, delivered to your inbox daily (or several times a day if she’s inspired). Videos certain to feature hedgehogs, kittens, puppies, and maybe even sloths. The perfect antidote to law school blahs. Donated by Tamar Lerer.

83. Original Sestina. An original sestina, written with the ending words of the buyer's choosing. It's a poem of six stanzas, six lines each, in which the final words of the stanzas rotate through the lines over the course of the poem. Last year's winner, Peter Chen, said, "Best value for money." Donated by Eric Parrie.

84. One Sonnet. As last year's recipient of the Eric Parrie sestina, Peter Chen feels obliged to pass on a poetic offering. You pick any general topic; he'll write the sonnet. Effort is assured, but quality cannot be.

85. Babysitting. Need a night out on the town? Bid for one evening of babysitting. Donated by Tessa Bialek and Gillian Gillers.

86. Dog-Sitting Services. One day of dog-sitting or four hours of dog-walking services. Donated by J.D. Hamel and Usha Chilukuri.

87. Babysitting. One evening of babysitting with an experienced babysitter. Donated by Emily Rock.

88. Night Out without the Kids. Have you really wanted to go try that new restaurant, but couldn't find someone to take care of your kids? Your "night out on the town" is now a possibility. Just let Emily Stolzenberg and Eva Rigamonti provide the childcare for up to 4 hours.

89. Photoshoot with Talented Photographer. A half-hour photoshoot for a headshot/profile photograph/book jacket cover (one person) from Marissa Doran. Marissa will post rough cuts, and you can choose five for her to polish and send back to you (one round of edits). You will own the files and can print. Marissa has worked as a professional photographer in the past.

90. Photo Session (Individual or Group). Now's the time to satisfy your inner narcissist or just get those "professional" shots done. Fun, low-key photo shoot with an amateur photographer. Jessica will work some magic to make you (even more!) beautiful and provide you with digital copies. (Contact her if you want examples of her work.) Donated by Jessica So.

91. Handyman Services. Are you moving into a new place this fall? Daniel will come over for an evening and build IKEA furniture, hang pictures and mirrors, install shelves, install curtain rods, unjam jammed windows, or do whatever else needs doing, including any plumbing or electrical work that can be done in the course of a few hours. When this is finished, you will be happier in your home. Donated by Daniel Weisfield.

92. IKEA RUN! Need some new furniture but hate the idea of building things? The donors will take you to IKEA, start you off with a $100 gift card, help you load up your cart, and transport it all back for you in Hank Moon's truck, Betty the Blue. They’ll even set everything up and give you a few six packs to help you relax. Donated by Grant Damon, Tom Maher, Hank Moon, Christen Romero, Chase Sackett, and Ryan Watzel.

93. A Night of Serenades. Kevin Chen will play guitar and sing for the winner(s) (ideally a group, as singing to one person the whole time would be kind of awkward/creepy) for a night. Will play mostly acoustic covers of pop songs and will attempt to learn songs on request. Think Jack Johnson, but much much less talented. Will play at least two Katy Perry songs regardless of how the audience feels about it.

94. A few tunes performed live, at a venue of the winner's choosing, by A Reasonable Band (Eric Merrill on fiddle/banjo, Josiah Pertz on guitar, Alex Platt on bass and Jane Tucker on vocals). Possible selections include old-time, bluegrass, originals and the occasional indie-rock hit or jazz standard. Donated by Eric Merrill, Josiah Pertz, Alex Platt, and Jane Tucker.

95. A Performance by The Citations. The Citations, Yale's only co-ed grad school a cappella group, cover a wide range of material—pop, jazz, country, and more! Have them sing at a private party or serenade a sweetheart. Dates flexible; The Citations will do their best to accommodate your schedule! Donated by Jen Skene.

96. One Painting on the Subject of Your Choice. Please note that there are no guarantees of quality or verisimilitude included in this auction. Previous winnings have included paintings of, inter alia, pigs, snakes, whales, dragons, and roast chicken. Painting may, but need not, be a collaborative effort. Should the winning bidder wish to participate, note that dinner (and beer) will be provided. Donated by Abigail Hinchcliff.

97. Painting or Drawing. May be of any subject matter of the winner's choosing. Donated by Mindy Lu.

98. Physics for Dummies. Wish you knew something about calculus, 3d trigonometry, non-Euclidean geometry, the fifth state of matter, quantum mechanics, or general relativity? Can Sun will teach you everything you need to know in 30 minutes.

99. One Piano Lesson from Peter Chen. For any level (except for people already better than him—a substantial number to be sure). A $20 value, this one-hour piano lesson is mostly diagnostic, identifying areas in your piano playing for improvement and considering different ways of approaching your common piano problems. (NB: This lesson alone will not earn you Tiger Cub status.)

100. Beginner Guitar Lessons. Four one-hour sessions, perfect for the first-time player. Jen will teach open chords, scales, and strumming technique, and will get you on the path to teaching yourself. No guitar necessary; Jen has both an acoustic/electric and an electric guitar. Whether you want to learn to accompany yourself singing or be the next Angus Young, Jen can give you the fundamentals to get started! Donated by Jennifer Skene.

101. Bluebooking by the YLJ Volume 121 Officers. Dreading bluebooking your SAW, Substantial, or paper of equivalent length? Let the YLJ Volume 121 Officers bluebook it for you! Date restrictions apply, since they are graduating (knock on wood) this semester. Donated by Daniel Hemel, Nick Walter, Fran Faircloth, Caroline Van Zile, Whitney Cloud, and Arpit Garg.

102. Bluebooking by the YLJ Volume 122 Officers. Dreading bluebooking your SAW, Substantial, or paper of equivalent length? Let the YLJ Volume 122 Officers bluebook it for you! Date restrictions apply, since they are producing the YLJ this year.Donated by Doug Leib, Daniel Schuker, Kathryn Cherry, Shaun Mahaffy, Joanna Zhang, and Xiao Linda Liu.

103. Two Hours of Media Training. Learn about writing a bio; pitching yourself as a commentator; interviewing (could include practice interviews); blogging and promoting blog posts; and tailoring writing for web and print publications. Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza worked for political consultant James Carville from 2005-2009 and as Deputy National Press Secretary of the Democratic National Committee during the 2008 election, is a published writer, and has appeared multiple times on television and radio.

104. Now's your chance to play Supermarket Sweep! Jess Vosburgh will drive you to Trader Joe's or some other mutually agreeable grocery store. You (singular) grab everything you can in exactly ten minutes, and Rebecca Kraus will pay for whatever is in your cart. Note: this applies only to food and non-alcoholic drinks, and you cannot pre-order items.

105. Five Spanish Lessons. Wish you could have talk to your Spanish-speaking client? Want to order from the burrito cart in the language of Cervantes? Regret taking Classical Greek in college? The WIRAC students will emerge from the LSO basement to give 5 customized Spanish lessons to a group of up to 8 YLS students. You set your goal and they will adjust the lessons to your group's proficiency level.

106. Chinese Lessons. Practice your Mandarin with 3 hours of lessons. Available at all levels. Donated by Zooey Yi.

107. Irish (Gaelic) Language Lessons. Four hours of lessons for 1-2 people at a mutually convenient time. Perfect for a trip to the Aran Islands or to Enya's home village in Co. Donegal. Donated by Sinéad Hunt.

108. How to Impress a Jewish Mother: Dating Advice from YLS's Finest Mentsches. Can you tell the difference between a shmuck and a putz? Do you think Woody Allen refers to a high-end furniture store? Then, boytchik, we got something for you! This tutorial will provide you with all the help you need to score big latkes from your Jewish crush AND his/her family. Donated by the Jewish Law Students Association.

109. Good Cop/Bad Cop Life Coaching. Marvin Lim and Tamar Lerer are offering an entire month of life coaching. Marvin (Good Cop) is a former social worker and trained mental health counselor, and is willing to sing you uplifting songs. Tamar (Bad Cop) has extensive experience working in criminal law and is an amateur bounty hunter (she once recovered her phone from a thief who stole it at Walgreens). Includes virtual or in-person daily reminders, affirmations, and inspirational and/or tough love speeches.

110. Who You Gonna Call? Ghostwriters! Put three of Yale's most experienced scribes to work on your next oral assignment: Chris Michel was Speechwriter to President George W. Bush, 2003-09; Dan Schuker was Speechwriter to Lawrence Summers, National Economic Council, The White House, 2009-10; and Adam Goldenberg was Speechwriter to Michael Ignatieff, Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition in the Parliament of Canada, 2008-11. DISCLAIMER: We won't write your SAW.

111. Trial Advocacy Crash Course. The Board of the Barristers' Union Mock Trial Competition will give you a one-hour crash-course in trial advocacy and an insider's look at the skills and strategies that win mock (and real!) trials. Groups of up to 10 may bid together. Donated by Julie Duncan, Andrew Hahn, and Lewis Bollard.

112. Dress Your Very Own 1L. Steven Kochevar will wear any clothing or clothing substitute you choose, including accessories or cosmetics, to a social event or class of your choice. (He must be allowed to clear his attendance with the professor, and he reserves veto rights for dangerous or far-flung social events.) Any outfit protected by the First Amendment is fair game (except highly offensive speech, profanity and nudity).

113. Fashion Advice. Shari Inniss-Grant and Estella Cisneros will help you tweak your wardrobe in whatever wayyou would like. They will assist you in figuring out colors (using a color wheel), patterns and cuts to look for in the future, and will help you find the type of clothing that you want on a public interest (or not) budget. And that’s not all!Shari and Estella will also help arrange a makeup consultation at Clinique or Mac.

114. Singing Lessons. Five one-hour singing lessons with this classically-trained tenor will get you on your way to singing like Justin Timberlake. Learn proper techniques for breathing, posture, accessing your entire range from vocal fry to whistle tones (if you have them), a natural vibrato, and, of course, singing on pitch. Donated by Marvin Lim.

115. Programming Lessons. Learn from a locally employed computer scientist in two workshop-style lessons, which will include a brief history of computer science and a focused introduction to programming languages and their application. Together, we will learn how to write simple programs for displaying graphics and work our way up to creating interactive art projects. Can also include an introduction to the surprisingly useful subject of discrete mathematics. Donated by Jonathan Magen.

116. Vacation Planning. Love traveling but hate the logistics of planning a trip? Let me plan your next vacation (for up to 8)! Bernice Yu will work closely with you to plan a dream vacation that fits perfectly with your preferences, goals, budget and vision. She will research transportation and accommodation; if she has been to your destination, she can also provide recommendations for eating, shopping, nightlife and other activities.

117. Basic Photoshop Lesson. Learn the basics of Photoshop and poster design in a one-hour lesson covering topics including layers, transparency, cloning, paths, opacity, blending options, transforming, and rasterizing. Photoshop seems unapproachable at first, but with a few quick pointers you'll be well on your way to designing the best posters at YLS. Donated by Theresa Lee.

118. Chinese cooking lesson for 1-3. Want to learn some authentic Chinese classics? Eggplant? Green beans? Chinese bacon? Fermented tofu noodles? You've come to the right place. Donated by Reed Schuler.

119. Costco Trip for 4. Get a ride to either a grocery store or Costco (driver has a Costco membership) at a mutually agreeable date and time. Note that the Costco in Orange also has a liquor store! Donated by Shruti Hazra.

120. Car Service. Want to get out of town? Josh Rosenthal will drive you wherever you’d like to go (up to 2 hours). He’ll even let you choose the soundtrack.

Concerts & Theater

Involving Faculty & Staff

121. Dinner, Drama, and the Deputy Dean. Eager for a different kind of drama at YLS? So is Doug Kysar. Dinner and world-class theater at the Yale Rep for 5 students. Date will be arranged during the April 20-May 12 run of "The Realistic Joneses."

Other

122. Toad’s Place Silver Certificate. You and a guest get free admission to every Toad’s concert and event, excluding outside promotions, until November 10, 2015. Donated by Toad’s Place.

123. 4 tickets to Jazz Show. Winner can choose the show. Includes a round of cocktails after show. Donated by Firehouse 12.

124. Two Theater Tickets. Available for any show at one of the country’s top repertory theaters. Valued at $140. Donated by Long Wharf Theater.

125. Two Tickets to Three Concerts. Winner may choose concerts. Valued at $150. Donated by the Yale School of Music.

126. Six-Show Theater Pass. May be used in any combination (1 ticket to 6 shows, 2 tickets to 3 shows, etc.) before the season ends on April 14. Donated by the Yale Cabaret.

127. Two Tickets to The Winter’s Tale, running from March 16 to April 7, 2012. Donated by the Yale Repertory Theater.

128. $100 gift certificate to the Yale Repertory Theater. That’s two 4-ticket student passes! Donated by Norman Silber.

129. 4 Law Revue Tickets. If you, like us, got stuck in the back corner of the gallery during Law Revue last year, this is for you. Watch your friends find the humor in law school life at the event of the year with four tickets in the front center block. As you enter, people will chant your name as the proud winners. Donated by Law Revue.

Fitness & Exercise

130. Ski Lesson with Professional Instructor. Two-hour ski lesson next winter at Mt. Southington (25-minute drive from Yale). Lift tickets & rentals not included. This winter is possible, but harder to coordinate, due to limited snowfall. Donor has taught for 7 years at Vail, Colorado, and is Professional Ski Instructors of America-certified. A half-day session with a Vail instructor usually costs $545. Donated by Margot Kaminski.

131. Two Ice Skating Lessons. Ever want to learn how to spin, skate backwards, or stop? If so, Alexa is happy to show you! Or, at the very least, she promises to get you to skate without holding on to the boards. No experience necessary. Each lesson is for an hour and a half at the rink on State Street. Skates can be rented at the rink. Lessons can accommodate a total of five people. Donated by Alexa Lutchen.

132. 3 Months of Unlimited Yoga. $450 value. Donated by Bikram Yoga.

133. One-Month Gym Membership. Donated by New Haven Fitness.

134. One Pilates Session. Valued at $85. Donated by Sarah Aldrich Pilates.

135. One Yoga for Beginners Session for 1-2. Yoga will be tailored to your preferred degree of vigorousness and pasta and wine will follow. Donated by Alyssa Briody, Alyssa Work, Dana Montalto, and Katie Mesner-Hage.

136. Rock Climbing 101. Good for one climbing lesson, complete with belay instruction, either outdoors or indoors, depending on your preference. She'll take care of the gear and the set-up—you just show up and enjoy the climbing! Warning: Climbing may be highly addictive. Donated by Fiona Heckscher.

137. Ski Lessons for 6. Take ski lessons from varsity college ski team alumni. Never skied before? They will show you how. Want to learn how to race or ski moguls? They can teach you. They will help you choose a mountain in New England that will meet your ability level. Lift tickets not included (though they will pay for themselves); transportation can be worked out later. Donated by Hannah Brennan and Edwina Clarke.

138. Speed Walking Lessons. Not only is speedwalking extremely sexy (it's all about the hip rotation), but it's also extremely practical (you'll be on time for everything!). Joanna has trained under Jeff Salvage, the founder of Racewalk.com and Pennsylvania delegate to the Worldwide Racewalking Club and was a proud member of the Philadelphia Area Striders (bringing the average age down to ~50). Two 1-on-1 sessions or one session for 2-3 people available. Donated by Joanna Zhang.

139. Dance Class. A ballroom or Latin dance class (pick one!) for four people, with after-lesson meal included. Donated by Chelsea Kelly and Alaina Varvaloucas.

140. Moonwalking Lessons. Learn how to moonwalk from YLS's best (only?) Michael Jackson impersonator. Donated by Ben Zweifach.

141. Salsa Lessons. Put on your dancing shoes for one salsa lesson with YLS dancing stars Marianna Ofusu and Josiah Pertz. Beginners welcome; great music provided.

142. Squash Clinic for 4. Join Elm City Squash and Associate Head Coach of Yale Men's and Women's Squash, Pamela Saunders, for a one hour 4-person clinic in the world famous Brady Squash Center. Whether you are looking to take your game to a higher level or wanting to learn a new sport, this clinic can accommodate different levels of play. It could also be custom tailored to the wishes of the group. The purchaser(s) will also get a deal on future Elm City Squash activities. Equipment can be provided upon request. Regular value of this clinic is $120.

143. Squash Lessons. Four hours of squash lessons (individual or for a group of up to three people), to be scheduled at a mutually convenient time. Donated by Sally Pei.

144. Squash Lessons. Three hour-long squash lessons. You provide your own eye protection and shoes, and Babur will provide the squash skills training you need to be a star. Donated by Babur Khwaja.

145. Toning Boot Camp Sessions! Blast those abs, arms, glutes, calves, and other muscles you didn't even know you had! Four hour-long sessions for up to six people, but number is negotiable. (This offer comes with a guarantee to make you look at least as good as Eva Rigamonti...now how can you pass up this offer?). Donated by Alice Shih.

Collectibles & Other Items

146. Post on Balkinization. An opportunity to post on Balkinization: have your work read by thousands! Donated by Jack Balkin.

147. Own a Piece of Legal History. A signed copy of the Yale Law Journal issue of March 1961 (Vol. 70, No. 4), which includes Guido’s first article, "Some Thoughts on Risk Distribution and the Law of Torts." This was the article that preceded Coase's very great article, and with Coase, was the start of the new Law & Economics. No other signed and dedicated copies exist. Donated by Guido Calabresi.

148. The Case for Black Reparations. Own a copy of the groundbreaking work written by Boris Bittker, a former Sterling Professor of Law, and edited by Toni Morrison. From Patricia Page.

149. Carrots and Sticks. We know you’re looking for some bedtime reading, so bid on this book by YLS’s own Ian Ayres.

150. The $500 Diet. Get some valuable life advice (and lose weight) courtesy of Ian Ayres.

151. Harry Blackmun Bobblehead. Start building your collection with a mint condition, uncirculated, genuine “Green Bag” Harry A. Blackmun bobblehead doll, complete with baseball. No longer in circulation and not available on eBay. Donated by Eugene Fidell.

152. Clarence Thomas Bobblehead. Extraordinarily rare; produced by Green Bag. You may never have another chance to acquire one of these limited edition dolls; Green Bag doesn’t sell them, and the only Clarence Thomas doll available on eBay is $599. So strike while the iron is hot! Donated by The Yale Law Journal.

153. John Jay Bobblehead. Also produced by Green Bag as a limited edition doll.The only one currently selling on eBay is $149. Note: box not included. Donated by Kate Stith.

154. Anthony Kennedy Bobblehead. Box not included, but all the more valuable because it once adorned Professor Stith’s office. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity for a limited edition Anthony Kennedy bobblehead doll! Donated by Kate Stith.

155. iPod Nano. Donated by Latham & Watkins.

156. iPad 2 16GB with WiFi. Donated by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (NY).

157. Magic Bullet Mixer. Taking up no more space on the counter than a coffee mug, this convenient mixing system replaces a food processor, blender, and coffee grinder. The 17-piece set includes a tall and a short bullet cup, four microwave- and freezer-safe mugs, a shaker top, a steamer top, two stay-fresh re-sealable lids, and a 100-page Magic Bullet "10 Second Recipe" book. Donated by Blair Greenwald.

158. The Hallowed Position of Editor-in-Chief (Golonel) of Volume III of the Yale Law Gurnel. YLG—the premier antidote to The Yale Law Journal—needs trusted leadership to take this famed organization into the future. What started in the fall of 2010 as a rag-tag group of 2012ers, seeking nothing more than to have fun at the expense of our misguided friends on tYLJ, has blossomed into the glorious institution it is today. We’re so proud of our little YLG and want to ensure that it continues to thrive under new leadership next year. To that end, we’re doing what any responsible parents would do—we’re selling it off piecemeal to the highest bidder. Donated by Leah Bellshaw and Romy Ganschow.

159. Batman’s YLS Diploma. Detective Comics No. 439 (March 1974), featuring Batman’s very own Yale Law School diploma. Donated by Daniel Isaacs.

160. 12 $1500 gift certificates for BARBRI bar preparation courses.

161. 10,000 Westlaw Points. Just think of all the rewards items you can redeem these for! Donated by Westlaw.

162. Poetry Mag 10-Pak #1. Hey there, you beautiful, public-interested law student. Know what you need? A Poetry Magazine 10-PAK, that's what. 10 bound volumes of top poems, united in a 10-PAK and delivered just in time. Stack 'em up or trade 'em with friends. Poetry's dying...to be bought at auction by YOU! Donated by the Yale Law Social Entrepreneurs.

163. Poetry Mag 10-Pak #2. Emily Dickinson once wrote, "Publication -- is the Auction / Of the Mind of Man." And she hadn't even heard of the Poetry Mag 10-PAK! The highest bidder will receive 10 back-issues of the magazine of record for the "I'm nobody! Who are you?" set. Bid now and find out what it's all about. Donated by the Yale Law Social Entrepreneurs.

164. $50 gift certificate to Geraldine Florists.

165. $50 gift certificate to Amazon.com. Donated by Skye Nickalls.

166. One Peter Chen-approved Mix CD. Do you like Pandora but wish you could play it in your outdated car stereo? Fear not! Based on your personal musical preferences (you can specify songs, genres, or artists that you enjoy) and your projected use (driving, workout, etc.), Peter Chen will construct a tasteful mix CD of music tailored to you. (Other formats potentially available upon discussion.)

167. Signed 2012 RebLaw Poster. A 2012 Reblaw poster signed by all the keynote speakers. Donated by RebLaw.

168. Gift Bag, with Claire's tie dye t-shirt, mug, and granola. Valued at $30. Donated by Claire’s Corner Copia.

169. Movie-Themed Gift Basket. Filled with everything a law student needs for a fun night in! Includes a Panasonic blu-ray dvd player, four blu-ray law themed dvds (including the 50th Anniversary Edition of To Kill a Mockingbird), a cozy fleece blanket, and several types of popcorn and king-sized candy. Donated by WilmerHale.

170. Handmade Quilted Pillow. To be designed in consultation with the buyer. Donated by Jean Koh Peters.

171. $50 Contribution to the International Committee for the Red Cross on behalf of the winning bidder. Donated by the Board of the Women of Color Collective.

Salon Treatments & Alternative Healing

172. One-Hour Massage. Donated by Naturegene Herb Store.

173. Salon Haircut. Valued at $60. Donated by Laura Oullette Salon.

174. Spa Pedicure. Donated by Chameleon & Co.

175. Haircut by Curl Specialists & 20% Off Coupons. Valued at over $50. Donated by The Workshop, a DevaCurl salon.

176. Men’s Haircut. Donated by Y Haircutting.

177. Hands-On Bodywork Session. Rolfing, a cousin of deep-tissue massage, is designed to open and balance one’s body by working with the fascia, or connective tissue. Valued at $140. Donated by New Haven Rolfing.

178. Haircut (Men’s or Women’s). Donated by Phil’s Hair Styles (Wall Street branch).

179. Haircut. Donated by Broadway Hair.

180. $80 gift certificate to Salon Lulu. Comes with product samples.

181. Natural Health Services Consultation and Treatment with the Amadeus Center’s founder and director, Sal Amadeo. Valued at $195. Donated by Amadeus Center for Health & Healing, on Audubon Street.

Accommodations

182. One Night’s Hotel Stay. Includes parking and breakfast the following morning. Donated by New Haven Hotel.

183. Graduation Weekend Accommodations. One-bedroom apartment, sleeps 2-5 (if you count the couch and air mattress!). Michelle will even leave mints on the pillows and fresh linens. Donated by Michelle Mangan.

184. Two Nights in Seattle for 1-2. Visiting Seattle? Need a place to stay? Stay with Reed Schuler's family, conveniently located close to downtown. They will leave you alone or shower you with attention—your choice. You can decide after you meet them.

Clothing & Accessories

185. $25 gift certificate to Enclave Skate Shop (on Broadway).

186. Never-Used Coach Men's Briefcase. Tags attached. Coach "Diplomat" briefcase, style 70375. Soft mahogany brown leather; two compartments with center divider; inside secures with a large leather flap and two polished nickel turn latch clasps; leather padded handle on top. Large backside slip pocket with magnetic snap closure; overall size 16.5" x 11" x 3". Retail value $498.00. Donated by Jane Rosen.

187. Leather Strap Tote. A perfect carry-all from work to weekend, this roomy, two-tone tote boasts the finest quality leather in a beautifully seamed finish. Two carry handles. Adjustable buckle straps. 7" handle drop. 14"H x 18"W x 6"D. Valued at $298. Donated by Ann Taylor.

188. Gardens Floral Scarf. Valued at $58. Donated by Ann Taylor.

189. Two-Piece Jewelry Set. Dress up your outfit (or surprise your significant other) with this sterling silver necklace and earrings set. Valued at $150. Donated by Rebecca Kraus.

190. 30” Sterling Silver and Genuine Freshwater Pearl Necklace. Valued at $180. Donated by Rebecca Kraus.

191. Sterling Silver and Genuine Freshwater Pearl Necklace. With adjustable clasp. Valued at $180. Donated by Rebecca Kraus.

192. Sterling Silver Necklace with Genuine Amethyst Pendant. Valued at $150. Donated by Rebecca Kraus.

193. Sterling Silver Damask Bracelet. Valued at $195. Donated by Rebecca Kraus.

194. Sterling Silver Figure 8 Bracelet. Valued at $120. Donated by Rebecca Kraus.

195. Glass Seed Bead Bracelet. In shades of blue. Valued at $60. Created and donated by Josie Elliot.

196. Lampwork Glass & Glass Seed Bead Bracelet. Valued at $60. Created and donated by Josie Elliot.

197. Tree of Life Pendant. Made from turquoise chips, Czech glass beads and sterling silver wire. The pendant is 1 ½” in diameter and includes a 20” sterling silver chain (valued at $90). Created and donated by Josie Elliot.

198. 2” Sterling Silver & Freshwater Pearl Earrings. Valued at $30. Donated by Jennifer Lia.

199. 2” Sterling Silver & Garnet Earrings. Valued at $30. Donated by Jennifer Lia.

200. Sterling Silver Mesh & Freshwater Pearl Earrings. Valued at $150. Donated by Jennifer Lia.

201. Hand-Knit Winter Gear. One custom-made, hand-knit scarf, hat, or pair of mittens/gloves. The winner can pick the pattern or provide design specifications and select the yarn, which Madhuri will purchase for the project. For a sample of her past knitting projects, please visit www.madhuknitsandcooks.com. Donated by Madhuri Kommareddi.

202. One Pair of Handmade, Knit Fingerless Mittens. Perfect for texting. May be substituted for two knitting lessons (2 hours long each). For the lessons, Fran will provide the yarn but the winner must provide his own needles. Donated by Fran Faircloth.

203. One Handmade Knit Cowl. May be substituted for two knitting lessons (2 hours long each). For the lessons, Fran will provide yarn, but the winner must provide his own needles. Donated by Fran Faircloth.

204. One Custom-Knit Item (hat, headband, ear warmer, mittens, etc.) of your choice. Donated by Sarah Grusin.

205. One Custom-Knit Item (hat, headband, ear warmer, mittens, etc.) of your choice. Donated by Sarah Grusin.

206. One Custom-Knit Item (hat, headband, ear warmer, mittens, etc.) of your choice. Donated by Sarah Grusin.

207. One Custom-Knit Item (hat, headband, ear warmer, mittens, etc.) of your choice. Donated by Sarah Grusin.

Sweets & Treats

208. One Large, Round Double-Braided Challah. Made for an occasion of your choice (subject to negotiation of the exact date). Donated by Jim Silk.

209. Award-Winning Homemade Cheesecake. In a flavor of the bidder's choice (we recommend either margarita cheesecake or white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake), to be delivered on a mutually agreeable date. Donated by John McKiernan.

210. Birthday Party for 10. A birthday party for up to ten children, where they will learn to bake and frost their own cupcakes (4 per child) while supervised by a professional baker. Vanilla or chocolate; unlimited sprinkles! Donated by Katalina’s Kupcakes.

211. Three Pints of Gourmet Ice Cream or Sorbet. Handmade and delivered to your door. Flavors will be chefs' choice and may include: secret breakfast (bourbon and cornflakes), salted caramel, ginger white chocolate macadamia nut, honey avocado, chai spice, roasted balsamic strawberry, meyer lemon sorbet, rambutan pineapple coconut sorbet, mojito sorbet. Donated by Celia Choy and Matthew Christiansen.

212. Cookies AND Brownies. One batch of cookies (either mint chocolate chip or orange chocolate chip -- your choice!) and one batch of brownies. Donated by Emily Rock.

213. (Almost) Bottomless Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies. Amanda will bake five batches (two dozen per batch) of your new favorite cookie. That's 120 cookies packaged to share as gifts for friends and/or family. Or you can eat them all by yourself. We won't judge! Donated by Amanda El-Dakhakhni.

214. Home-Baked Bread. One month of delicious, home-baked bread, delivered weekly. Different varieties available! Donated by Helen Vera.

215. Naan/Flour Tortillas/Flatbread. A bunch of delicious naan, flour tortillas, or undefinable-but-delicious flatbreads. Thick, fluffy, and moist. Garlic flavor optional. Donated by Reed Schuler.

216. One Dozen Vegan Truffles. If you’ve tried these, you know they are worth their weight in gold. Donated by Shayak Sarkar.

217. Two Quarts of Olives. Spice up your sack lunches with two quarts of home-cured olives (one mild, one spicy). Donated by Rob Cobbs.

218. Cookie Monster. One batch of chocolate chip cookies per week for four weeks. Donated by Jane Cooper.

219. Buckeyes. Calling all Ohioans: Fix your homesickness with a batch of these sugary, peanut-buttery, chocolatey treats. Donated by Josh Rosenthal.

220. A boatload of critically acclaimed homemade chocolate chip cookies. Donated by Romy Ganschow.

221. Cupcakes! A dozen delicious red velvet cupcakes. Donated by Matt Penny.

222. Vermont Gift Basket. Contains delicacies from a variety of small, sustainable Vermont producers. Includes maple syrup, granola, ice cider wine (a delicious dessert wine made from apples), three kinds of jam, artisan tea, pancake mix, and cheddar cheese. Donated by Clare Ryan.

223. A home-made cheesecake, flavor of your choice! Donated by Elizabeth Roehm and Amanda Gutierrez.

224. A gift basket filled with local products, valued at $100, donated by local co-op Elm City Market.

225. A gift basket filled with delicious Trader Joe’s treats.

Restaurant & Bar Gift Certificates

226. $100 gift certificate to 116 Crown. Impress your date with drinks at New Haven’s main hotspot. Donated by Sue McDonald.

227. $50 electronic gift card to Restaurant.com. Can be used to buy gift cards at any participating restaurant! Donated by Ben Cassady.

228. $25 gift certificate to Christopher Martins Restaurant & Pub, serving locally grown produce and good drinks on State Street.

229. $75 gift certificate to L’Orcio (upscale Italian restaurant in East Rock).

230. Breakfast for 2. Enjoy New Haven’s best brunch at The Pantry.

231. $30 gift certificate to Ashley’s Ice Cream. Enough to share with lucky friends or save all for yourself!

232. $20 gift certificate to Blue State Coffee.

233. $20 gift certificate to Blue State Coffee.

234. $25 gift certificate to Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea.

235. $20 gift certificate to Clark’s Pizza, a classic diner on Whitney.

236. $50 gift certificate to Archie Moore’s Bar and Restaurant. Best wings in East Rock!

237. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

238. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

239. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

240. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

241. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

242. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

243. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

244. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

245. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

246. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

247. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

248. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

249. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

250. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

251. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

252. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

253. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

254. $50 gift certificate to Miya’s Sushi. May not be combined with other gift certificates.

256. $10 gift certificate to Zafra Rum Bar, a new Cuban restaurant and bar on Orange Street.

257. $25 gift certificate to Pacifico, serving Nuevo-Latin seafood cuisine in downtown New Haven.

258. $25 gift certificate to Zaroka Bar & Restaurant, a downtown New Haven Indian restaurant.

259. $25 gift certificate to Miso Japanese Restaurant in the 9th Square.

260. $25 gift certificate to Miso Japanese Restaurant in the 9th Square.

261. $20 gift certificate to Koffee, serving only fairly traded, organic coffees and teas, along with freshly baked treats.

262. $50 gift certificate to Nica’s Market, an East Rock favorite. Just imagine the number of paninis you could buy!

263. One Stone Pot Bibimbab Entree. Donated by Seoul Restaurant.

264. Two Glasses of Wine and Cheese Board at Park Central Tavern in Hamden, the sister restaurant to Caseus.

265. $25 gift certificate to BAR—your choice to spend it on pizza or beer!

266. $20 gift certificate to Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant downtown.

267. $25 gift certificate to c.o. jones Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in East Rock.

268. $20 gift certificate to Yorkside Pizza.

269. $50 gift certificate to Olde School Saloon, which features live music at night and jazz brunch Sundays.

270. Cheese Board with 2 Glasses of Wine. Donated by Caseus Fromagerie & Bistro.

271. 8 Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cards. Buy them all for yourself or split them with friends! Donated by the Caseus Cheese Truck.

272. Sweetheart Special for 2. Appetizer, two entrees, and a bottle of wine. Donated by Wicked Wolf.

273. $25 gift certificate to Black Bear Saloon.

274. $20 gift certificate to Educated Burgher.

275. 50 Pieces of Mochi Ice Cream. Valued at $62.50 plus tax. Donated by the Mochi Store.

276. $35 gift certificate to Box 63 American Bar & Grill, one of the newest restaurants in New Haven.

277. $50 gift certificate to Soul de Cuba.

278. $20 gift certificate to Olive Garden.

279. $10 gift certificate to Jojo’s Coffee and Tea.

280. Dinner for One. Donated by Kasbah Cafe.

281. $50 gift certificate to Caseus. Donated by Xiao Liu.

282. $75 gift certificate to Caseus. Donated by an anonymous faculty member.

283. $25 gift certificate to Nica’s Market. Donated by Nikitia Tillman.

284. $50 gift certificate to Black Bear Saloon. Donated by Robbin’s List.

285. $50 gift certificate to Pacifico. Donated by Robbin’s List.

Full List of 2011 Auction Items available for bidding (View as a PDF)

PROFESSOR AND STAFF DONATIONS

1. Three hour tour of New Haven for up to four people, to be used before May 15, 2011. Donated by Bob Solomon.

2. Two games of Scrabble, to be played by tournament rules. Donated by Bob Ellickson.

3. ½ day experienced carpenter and home improvement specialist to do whatever job is needed to be done. Donated by Kevin Rose.

4. An opportunity to post on Balkinization. Donated by Jack M. Balkin.

5. Barbeque for 6 at the seaside home of Lea Brilmayer and Bill Horne. LB’s famous ribs, roast chicken, hot sausage and home-made corn bread – southern chocolate/mint grasshopper pie – mystery recipe Texas blue-haired lady punch. Designated driver required; dinner to be scheduled at mutual convenience during late spring – early autumn months. Donated by Lea Brilmayer.

6. Dinner for 6 with Professors Chua and Rubenfeld at authentic, extremely spicy szechuan restaurant, not for the faint-hearted. Also featuring unusual wines. Donated by Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfeld.

7. Host a dinner for up to three students at Bentara on a mutually convenient evening over the course of the semester. Donated by Michael Fischl.

8. The Lullaby of a Tiger Professor. A banquet for six students at a world class, but little known, Chinese restaurant in the area, to be held some lovely evening this spring, long after all the blue books are read. Donated by Owen M. Fiss.

9. Dinner for 4 with Professors Fletcher and Selbin at Thali restaurant. Donated by Laurel E. Fletcher and Jeffrey Selbin.

10. A dinner at our home, 468 Amity Road, for six at a mutually convenient time. Donated by Larry and Paulette Fox.

11. Scallops nestled on a truffled cauliflower puree. Fish en papillote. Profiteroles. Tuna tartare in wonton cups topped with an edamame puree. A different wine with every course. Professor Gerken will cook a gourmet, six-course meal for six people at her home on the date of your choosing. Donated by Heather Gerken.

12. Daniel Markovits, Tracey Meares, and Oona Hathaway would like to donate a progressive dinner for 8 guests—appetizers and drinks at one of our houses, entrée at the next, and dessert at the third (we all live within a few blocks of one another, so it’s a comfortable walk in warmer weather). Donated by Daniel Markovits, Tracey Meares and Oona Hathaway.

13. A copy of Boris Bittker’s collected legal essays. Donated by Patricia Page.

14. Handmade quilted pillow, to be designed in consultation with the buyer. Donated by Jean Koh Peters.

15. CELTIC WHISKEY TASTING event. It will involve a variety of Scottish, Irish, and Scotch-Irish whiskies. Available for a group of 4-6, but the precise number of participants may be negotiated -- depending (in part) on the size of the winning bid. Donated by J. L. Pottenger, Jr. and Frank Dineen.

16. Dinner out in New Haven for four students. Donated by Judith Resnik, Dennis Curtis, Robert Post, and Reva Siegel.

17. A signed copy of Understanding America (value: $30). Donated by Peter H. Shuck.

18. A personalized poem based on information that the winner will provide me ($25 a stanza). Donated by Peter H. Shuck.

19. $100 gift certificate to Yale Rep Theater. Donated by Norman I. Silber.

20. Dinner with four students and Steve Bright, to include a double-braided round challah. Donated by James J. Silk and Stephen Bright.

21. Stickball and snacks! Head to Professor Stith's house in the spring for an afternoon of stickball and snacks. Stickball is a variant of baseball. If you want to find out more about it, bid. (We'd need at least ten people.) Donated by Kate Stith.

22. A double’s tennis game with Mike Wishnie and John Fabian Witt, with breakfast/brunch to follow. Donated by Mike Wishnie and John Fabian Witt.

23. A meal for 6-8 students with Stephen Wizner and Carroll Lucht. Donated by Stephen Wizner and Carroll Lucht.

24. Every year Fred Shapiro, Law Librarian and editor of the Yale Book of Quotations, releases the top quotations of the year to the press. In addition to politics, economics, and sports, Fred considers the outstanding (or, more accurately, the most famous or most revealing) quotations uttered by celebrities. These need not be eloquent or admirable; indeed, he is particularly interested in deplorable celebu-quotes that were widely disseminated or that capture the spirit of our times. Bid for the opportunity to consult with Fred in picking out one of the top quotes of the year. Donated by Fred Shapiro.

25. Trivia Throwdown with the Librarians: Winning bidder and four of his/her friends will get to battle it out with a team of reference librarians during Trivia Night at Anna Liffeys in New Haven. Librarians will cover up to $200 (after tax and tip) of bar tab for winning bidder and his/her guests. Competing against the crack team at the Lillian Goldman Law Library is priceless! Donated by Lillian Goldman Law Librarians.

26. Chocolate Souffle lunch for up to four at Union League in New Haven with members of the Yale library. Just souffles - trust me, it is worth it! Donated by the Lillian Goldman Law Librarians.

27. A Swarovsky crystal bracelet (valued at $50) created by Pat Barnes. Donated by Pat Barnes.

28. A necklace, bracelet, and earring set (valued at $40) created by Pat Barnes. Donated by Pat Barnes.

29. One homemade (award-winning) cheesecake, in a flavor of the bidder's choice (the margarita cheesecake and the white-chocolate and raspberry cheesecake are highly recommended), to be delivered on a mutually agreeable date. Donated by John McKiernan.

30. A set of four copper napkin rings. Each band is 1.5"x 1.25" x 1.75", hand-forged from copper sheet. Donated by Jennifer Lia.

31. Elegant iceless wine cooler and automatic corkscrew (retail value = $140). Donated by Linda Greenhouse and Gene Fidell.

32. One personalized Louisville Slugger baseball bat – i.e. engraved with Professor Greenhouse’s name. Donated by Linda Greenhouse and Gene Fidell. (TWO OF THESE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR BIDDING.)

33. Dinner for four students at the historic Jimmy’s of Savin Rock, the New Haven area’s iconic beachfront seafood restaurant – every YLS student should experience Jimmy’s before graduation. Donated by Linda Greenhouse.

34. One ride to one of the four local airports: JFK, BDL, Laguardia, or White Plains, Westchester County NY. I can do evenings after 6 or weekends anytime. Donated by Jose Colon.

35. An original reprint of the 1972 Harvard Law Review featuring the seminal article "Property Rules, Liability Rules and Inalienability: One View of the Cathedral," signed by the authors (Judge Guido Calabresi and Douglas Melamed) and dedicated to the winner. Donated by Guido Calabresi.

36. GRILLFEST! GRILLFEST! is a night or afternoon of oceanfront grilling in Branford, CT for up to 6 people. We'll schedule it this spring when Connecticut is warmer. Donated by Noah Messing.

37. A round of golf (including use of carts) at Yale Golf Course for a party of four (three players designated by the auction winner, plus me), plus lunch at the course, at a mutually convenient time this Spring. Donated by John G. Simon.

38. A $100 gift certificate to Zinc. Donated by Sue McDonald.

39. KARAOKE THROWDOWN! The winning bidder and up to 11 guests will engage in a karaoke throwdown with the Class of 2000 and Friends Karaoke Team. A "throwdown" is defined as "a performance by a rapper or DJ [or member of the YLS faculty or administration], intended to be particularly hardcore or intense." The Class of 2000 and Friends Karaoke Team includes the following musical luminaries: Emily Bazelon ('00); Sharon Brooks ('00); Amy Kapczynski (patented shortly after '00); Yair Listokin (within two standard deviations of '00); Noah Messing ('00); Claire Priest ('00); Asha Rangappa ('00); Scott Shapiro (jurisprudentially aligned with '00); John Witt (an immediate historical precursor to '00); mystery guests.

SMALL PRINT:

(1) The exact date and location of the Karaoke Throwdown will be picked later to try to accommodate everyone's schedule. (2) Members of the Class of 2000 and Friends Karaoke Team reserve the right to provide emotional (rather than musical) support to other members of the team. All identified-members of the team who are also members of the Class of 2000 performed last year (as did Scott "Like a Rolling Stone" Shapiro). Past performance, however, is no guarantee of future performance. (3) No representations or warranties are made regarding the quality of any karaoke performance. (4) No yodeling.

Donated by the Class of 2000 and Friends.

BUSINESS DONATIONS

FOOD AND DRINK

40. $25 Gift Certificate to Five Guys

41. $25 Gift Certificate to Five Guys

42. $20 Gift Certificate to Olive Garden

43. $50 Gift Certificate to Soul de Cuba

44. Trader Joe’s Gift Basket

45. $10 Gift Certificate to JoJo’s Coffee and Tea

46. $25 Gift Certificate to Pad Thai

47. One Free Loaf of Bread per Week for One Year at Chabasco Bakery

48. $25 Gift Certificate to C.O. Jones

49. $25 Gift Certificate for Portofino’s Restaurant & Bar

50. 10 sandwich card for the Caseus Grilled Cheese Truck

51. Lunch special for 2 at Royal Palace

52. $25 Gift Certificate at Miso Japanese Restaurant

53. $25 Gift Certificate at Miso Japanese Restaurant

54. $50 Gift Certificate at Archie Moore’s Bar & Restaurant

55. Dinner for 2 at Barcelona

56. $10 Gift Certificate at Black Bear

57. $50 Gift Certificate to Nica’s Market

58. $25 Gift Certificate at Pacifico

59. $25 Gift Certificate to Willoughby's

60. $20 Gift Certificate to Clark's Pizza

61. Lunch or Dinner for 2 at Richter's

62. $25 Gift Certificate to Yorkside Pizza and Restaurant

63. $30 Gift Certificate to Ashley's Ice Cream Café

64. $50 Gift Certificate to Miya’s Sushi

65. $50 Gift Certificate to Miya’s Sushi

66. $50 Gift Certificate to Miya’s Sushi

67. $50 Gift Certificate to Miya’s Sushi

68. $50 Gift Certificate to Miya’s Sushi

69. $50 Gift Certificate to Miya’s Sushi

70. $50 Gift Certificate to Miya’s Sushi

71. $50 Gift Certificate to Miya’s Sushi

SERVICES

72. Cocktail-making class for 6 at 116 Crown

73. 5-person cheese class at your house, donated by the Caseus Cheese Shop

74. 1 family bowling pack to AMF Milford Lanes.

75. 1 warm cream manicure at Chameleon & Co.

76. $50 Gift Certificate to Geraldine Florists

77. $50 Gift Certificate to The Workshop (Deva Curl)

78. $40 Gift Certificate for a haircut and style at Krissophia Salon

79. One free haircut at Y Haircutting

80. 1 haircut at Broadway Hair

ITEMS

81. One Apple TV. Rent and instantly watch the latest Hollywood movies and TV shows in stunning HD. Stream video from Netflix and YouTube, and play music, videos and slideshows from your computer, all over your Wi-Fi wireless network. (Retail value is $99.) Donated by Latham & Watkins LLP.

82. One iPad. 16 GB with Wi-Fi. (Retail value is $499.) Donated by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.

83. A framed Edvard Munch poster from Hull's Art Supply and Framing

84. $30 Barnes and Noble Gift Certificate from The Yale Bookstore

85. Gift bag with t-shirt, mug and granola ($30 value) from Claire's Corner Copia

86. Silver Certificate to Toad’s Place

87. Two tickets to choice of three concerts ($150 value) to Yale School of Music Box Office

88. Two tickets to any show ($140 value) to Long Wharf Theater

89. 2 tickets to any GPSCY tasting event ($50 value)

90. 2 tickets to any GPSCY tasting event ($50 value)

STUDENT DONATIONS

FOOD AND DRINK

91. 5-course gourmet dinner. 4 people. Mollusks in kohlrabi emulsion, Morel duxelle, Momofuku pork belly. Aperitif and wine pairings. Donated by Spencer Amdur and Edwina Clarke.

92. Taco truck tour. 4 people. A guided tour of the taco trucks of New Haven. Coronas included. Donated by Carel Ale.

93. Lunch with the Editor In Chief of the Yale Law Journal, the legendary Daniel Hemel. Taylor (not Dan) will pay for you and Dan to lunch and schmooze at the location of your choosing. Donated by Taylor Asen.

94. 1 pint of homemade pesto sauce. Donated by Leah Bellshaw.

95. Another pint of homemade pesto sauce. Donated by Leah Bellshaw.

96. 1 loaf of homemade pumpkin bread. Donated by Leah Bellshaw.

97. 2 dozen Coo-cookie-kies (cookies with oreos inside them). Donated by Leah Bellshaw.

98. Home cooked dinner for your whole small group (or up to 15 of your friends). This includes a starter, salad, main, and dessert. Optional hookah afterward. Donated by Chesa Boudin.

99. Southern (Vegan) Hospitality for Four! A friendly supper featuring: sweet tea vodka; spicy ginger and vegan chocolate (and we're not just talking about Katie and Shayak); semi-inappropriate social commentary (YLS gossip included); and mood music by the Fugees (and other voices of the global South). Donated by Katie Chamblee and Shayak Sarkar.

100. Middle Eastern night for 6. Will feature Middle Eastern food, music, and hookah, at Sirine's house in Branford. Donated by Erin Evers and Sirine Shebaya.

101. Dinner and dessert party for 8 -10 people, at Hayley and Stephanie's house or another location of your choice. Donated by Hayley Fink, Simi Bhat, Amber Moren, and Stephanie Lee.

102. Triple-C-Vegan-Dinner-Party. Invoke all the virtues of Peter Singer and a Mediterranean diet over Chickpeas, Chardonnay and Chocolate. A gourmet dinner party prepared for 4 vegans or vegan-curious people. Will also accommodate any other high maintenance diet restrictions or preferences. Donated by Julia Freeland and Shayak Sarkar.

103. Homemade cake or pie of an individual's choosing. Donated by Romy Ganschow.

104. Hockey and Half-Yards: An evening for up to four to enjoy Stanley Cup Playoff hockey at Richter's Cafe with half-yards of beer and a full yard of hockey love. Donated by Josh Geltzer and Josh Schmidt.

105. East Rock Italian dinner for 4. Italian dinner for four in a beautiful East Rock apartment. Tom's the chef and provides the good looks, Stephen’s the talent. Donated by Stephen Gikow and Tom Schmidt.

106. Batch of brownies with your choice of topping: peppermint, peanut butter, or powdered sugar. Donated by Juliana Herman.

107. Arroz con leche made especially for you! Donated by Yeney Hernandez.

108. Single malt scotch tasting for up to 4. Good for newbies and aficionados alike, and tailored to winner's tastes. Scotch and glasses provided, along with commentary by a former Scottish bartender (yours truly). Donor's apartment or location of winner's choice. Donated by Jayme Herschkopf.

109. The Bluegrass Festival of Deliciousness 2011. Presented on behalf of the people of Kentucky, this Kentucky dessert sampler will include: (1) 1 Derby Pie (involving chocolate, pecans, and bourbon), baked by yours truly; (2) 1 box of bourbon balls, the greatest candy in the world; and (3) 1 box of modjeskas (homemade marshmallow covered in caramel). I can douse these in bourbon too, if the purchaser so wishes. Donated by Casey Hinkle.

110. Homemade birthday cake or birthday cupcakes (to be baked before graduation). Donated by Gabrielle Holburt.

111. Case race for you and your friends. Donor will provide 48 cans of Bud Light and will serve as referee for a case race on the evening (or morning/afternoon if you're that wild) and at the location of the winner's choice. Donor can also serve as a competitor if it be the will of the winner. Donated by Christopher Hollins.

112. Exotic cooking lesson. Want to learn how to cook an East African stew? Tofu mango curry? Other exciting dishes? Join JD Hamel and Jamil Jivani for a cooking lesson featuring various exotic items, and get one step closer to being the next Top Chef (or at least get a break from dining hall pizza). Donated by Jivani Jamil and JD Hamel.

113. Brunch Delivery for 4-6 people. Quiche of your choice, creme brulee french toast, fresh fruit and mimosas delivered to your home. Donated by Jeremy Kaplan-Lyman and Durba Mitra.

114. Korean BBQ dinner for 4. Donated by Scarlet Kim.

115. Two bottles of wine from Kistler Vineyards. A Kistler Vineyards 2008 McCrea Vineyard Chardonnay; and a Kistler Vineyards 2008 Sonoma Coast Pinor Noir. Donated by Cameron Kistler.

116. One (very large) batch of homemade snickerdoodle cookies. Donated by Sarah Koplan-Fried.

117. ROLL-YOUR-OWN-SUSHI AND SAKE-BOMBING EXTRAVAGANZA! Trudy and Chris will guide you and four of your friends in a sushi-making party at the venue of your choice. Learn how to make traditional Japanese maki (like the classic "California roll") or try making some wacky Miya's-type rolls. We'll provide the materials, ingredients, and instruction you need. Once you're stuffed with your favorite sushi, cap the night off with some free-flowing sake (or nonalcoholic) bombs. Donated by Chris Lapinig and Trudy Rebert.

118. Homemade chocolate-liqueur truffles. One batch of homemade chocolate-liqueur truffles (about 25), made with the purchaser's choice of liqueur. Past favorites have included Triple Sec, peppermint schnapps, and single malt Scotch. Minimum bid: $25. Donated by Haninah Levine.

119. Peruvian dinner for 4. The most unabashed Peruvians of the class of 2012 offer you a night of memory-clouding pisco sours, yummy ají de gallina (Peruvian chicken stew), spicy yucca con rocoto, and, well, maybe some Irish whiskey to wash it all down (there is a storied history of Peruvian-Irish collaborations -- must be the Catholic thing). The Peruvian dinner for eight will include appetizer, spirits, and a main course. Lively banter will be provided free of charge from Trevor Stutz, whose presence and wit at your dinner is a definite bonus (even if he isn’t Peruvian). By the end of the night, you too will be citing Peruvian poet Cesar Vallejo with a Spanish fluency that will astound you (the pisco helps with this) and wondering why Yale took so long to return all those relics to Machu Picchu. Donated by Dermot Lynch and Lauren Blas.

120. Dinner for 2 at York Street Noodles, with chopstick lessons! Donated by Brandie Mask.

121. Dinner for 2 at York Street Noodles, with chopstick lessons! Donated by Brandie Mask.

122. Red Sox fan? BBQ fan? Bring a group to the Meltzer brothers' apartment to watch Opening Day or another Red Sox game of mutual convenience on a big-screen HDTV, catered with 8 pounds of the Meltzer brothers' signature pulled pork and all the fixins. Donated by Jonathan and Josh Meltzer.

123. Week of green smoothies. I will deliver 5 home-made green smoothies to you at the law school in an insulated, reusable cup. They will include Kale, Blueberries, and Spirulina. Other ingredients, including fish oil and ground flaxseed are optional. Dates and times of delivery are subject to negotiation. Donated by Eric Merrill.

124. Union League Cafe Lunch with Will Moon. Top secret tYLS gossip included. If the buyer is judged to be competent (or attractive), a potential to co-author a law review article, to appear in a Social Science Citation Indexed law journal. Donated by Will Moon.

125. Scrabble and Ice-cream! You and 5 friends will be treated to a "Kitchen Sink" ice-cream sundae at Jahn's Restaurant in Jackson Heights, Queens - my hometown. Jahn's ice cream parlors first opened in 1897 and expanded to several locations throughout the NYC, but only one remains today -- and it is in Jackson Heights. Jahns still makes its own ice-cream and their famous sundae - the "Kitchen Sink" feeds 8 people easily. It is a monster. After we polish off this stupidly big sundae, we'll take a walk to see the spot where Scrabble was invented. The street sign at this random corner in Jackson Heights is written out in Scrabble letter values (totaling 14 points) in honor of the game's inventor, Alfred Mosher Butts. Butts, a Jackson Heights resident, masterminded the word game in the 1930s, calling it Lexiko (and later Criss-Cross Words). In 1948 he ceded all rights to Mr. and Mrs. James Burnot, who renamed it Scrabble. Donated by Helen O’Reilly.

126. Gourmet dinner party for 6. With wine pairings by course, cooked by former winners of the Cornell Hotel School Graduate Iron Chef Competition. Donated by Lisa and Nick Ouellette.

127. Remember Supermarket Sweep? Here's your chance to play! I'll drive you to Trader Joe's or some other mutually-agreeable grocery store. You grab everything you can in exactly ten minutes, and I'll pay for whatever is in your cart. If I'm not in too much shock at the end of this, I'll even give you a ride back. *Some qualifications: This applies only to food and non-alcoholic drink, and you cannot pre-order items. Multiple people can bid together, but only one person gets to scurry around the store. Lastly, you're welcome to be fast, but don't be lame. Donated by Mridula Raman.

128. Homemade lasagna. Courtesy of my nonna (grandma). Donated by Eva Rigamonti.

129. Italian feast for 6-8. Katie will cook a homestyle Italian feast for 6-8 people featuring her Italian grandmother's meat sauce and lasagna. The recipes have been passed down from her great-grandmother who first came to the U.S. from southern Italy. Buon appetito e mangia bene! Donated by Katie Rivkin.

130. Corn Casserole. At least one of the hands (right one) preparing the food will have touched Matt Damon and Robert Deniro. Donated by Crystal Robles.

131. Vegan brunch for 4, including Mimosas or Bloody Marys. Donated by Josh Rosenthal and Sofia Nelson.

132. Naan/flour tortillas/flatbreads. A bunch of delicious naan/flour tortillas/undefinable-but-delicious flatbreads. Thick, fluffy, and moist. Garlic flavor optional. Donated by Reed Schuler.

133. Trip to the North Haven Chili's with myself, the winning bidder, and three friends of the bidder's choosing. Donated by Sean Sandoloski.

134. South Asian dinner. Courtesy of the South Asian Law Students Association. Tired of dining hall pizza and Au Bon Pain? Members of the South Asian Law Students Association will cook a South Asian dinner for you and three friends! We can even throw in some South Asian singing and dancing. (If you donate enough, we can hold off on the entertainment, if that's your preference.) Donated by South Asian Law Students Association.

135. 3-course dinner for 6. Emily and Lisa will cook and host a three-course dinner for you and five of your friends. The menu will be determined in consultation with the winner and may therefore display more coherence than the following list of possibilities: pear gorgonzola salad, butternut squash soup, lemon-herb roast chicken, homemade focaccia, and earl grey panna cotta. Donated by Emily Stolzenberg and Lisa Guo.

136. Home-made pizza. Sure, New Haven is known for pizza, but so am I. You pick the night and I'll come with enough home-made dough, home-made sauce from a secret family recipe and toppings of your choosing to feed 12. All I need is an oven. Donated by Renata Strause.

137. Personalized Peapod service. Don't have enough time for produce in your life? Think again! Offering: 2 trips to the grocery store (Shop 'n Stop). You make a list of groceries you want, and have them delivered to your doorstep. For those that like to test the ripeness of their own avocados, this can also serve as a chauffeur service to and from the grocery store twice this semester. Donated by Sarah Tallman.

138. Butter mochi. One pan of butter mochi. Donated by Maile Tavepholjalern.

139. Four weeks of fresh bread. Four consecutive weeks of fresh baked bread. May be customized (whole wheat, white, cracked pepper, etc.). Pickup/delivery to be arranged. Donated by Helen Vera.

140. Home-baked goods every Friday in April. Delicious homemade baked goods delivered every Friday in April. Donated by Matt Vogel.

141. Gourmet dessert spread. A home-made gourmet dessert spread, consisting of 5-6 desserts of your choice. Number of people served negotiable. Ideas include: cakes (layer, sheet, or tube, with decorations if desired), tortes (not to be confused with torts), puddings, mousses, cupcakes, muffins, pies, cookies, cookie bars, sweet breads, and anything else your sweet-seeking heart can desire. Just warn me a few days ahead of time! Donated by Connie Vogelman.

142. Wine tasting for 6-12 people. Interested in finding great wines on a budget ($15 a bottle or less)? Tyce Walters, co-author of The Wine Trials, will lead a wine tasting for 6-12 people. The tasting will include 6 wines and a great spread of charcuterie, cheese, and fruit pairings (including some from Caseus!). Winning bidder will also receive a copy of The Wine Trials, a guide to great, inexpensive wines. Donated by Tyce Waters and Emma Simson.

143. Pot of homemade soup. Variety of the buyer's choice. Donated by Daniel Winik.

144. Night in with the Transfers! Sick of the casually brilliant? How about an evening with the aggressively competent? The class of 2012’s transfer students will host you and up to four of your compatriots for a home-cooked dinner, drinks, and scintillating transfer-talk at one of our homes on a night of mutual availability and convenience. (We’re very busy because we actually do all of our reading for class, but we’ll make time for you.) Learn about such topics as: how to apply to law school twice, real civil procedure, and a variety of note-organizing color-coding schemes. Menu negotiable. Please bid. (Remember: we never had a small group!). Donated by the 2L Transfers.

145. Lunch with Jean Koh Peters. The Board of the Yale Law Women will donate lunch for up to three students with Jean Koh Peters at Mory's at a time of your mutual convenience. Experience the legendary warmth and thoughtfulness of one of Yale's most brilliant, yet practical, professors. Emerge: a better, less hungry person. Donated by Yale Law Women Board.

146. Brownies. Donated by Eileen Zelek.

SERVICES & ADVENTURES

147. Beatboxing lesson. Donated by Ben Aronson.

148. Private Concert by the Yale Women's Slavic Chorus! Let the oldest women's a cappella group on campus entertain you with melodies from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. You can request any songs you want! And if you like to sing, we can even turn it into a workshop where we will teach you your favorite songs. Donated by Nila Bala.

149. Evening of babysitting. Donated by Tessa Bialekand and Gillian Gillers.

150. Pay $25 or I will do something horrible to Arthur Plews. Donated by Alex Boyanovsky and approved by Arthur Plews.

151. 40-minute swing dance lesson: two-time high school talent show champion. Edwina Clarke will introduce you to the magic of East Coast Swing and Modern Jive. Donated by Edwina Clarke.

152. Basic Gymnastics Lesson! Up to 6 people. Want to compete in the London 2012 Olympics but haven't started training yet? Why don't you start with the basics! Learn some beginning gymnastics skills--somersaults, handstands, cartwheels--with a few of your resident law school tumblers. We'll head out to a courtyard one nice day this spring and teach you and a small group of friends what you need to know to do these skills safely. We promise you can do it! Donated by Melissa Collins, Betsy Cooper, Miriam Estrin, Noelle Lyle, Yannick Morgan, and Paige Wilson.

153. 8 hours of baby-sitting services. Ali Frick and Talia Kraemer will donate a total of 8 hours of their joint babysitting services, to be divided among dates as the winner desires. We can play games, sing songs, read books, and demonstrate many other babysitting skills. We also love babies. A lot. Awake children preferred. Donated by Ali Frick and Talia Kraemer.

154. Lesson on how to throw darts while speaking Swahili. Donated by Kennedy Gachiri.

155. 2 Guys 1 Truck. Need help moving? Manuel Giner and Javier Zapata will provide a pick-up truck and 2 hours of help for all of your local moving needs. For more information about Manuel and Javi, please consult: http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/2011/feb/14/ypd-yale-law-frats-battle-for-fundraiser/. References can be provided upon request. Donated by Manuel Giner and Javier Zapata.

156. Taxes, Beer, Snack. I will do your taxes. Meanwhile, you will drink beer and eat some homemade snack, which I will bring to your house. If your house has a) a cat or b) no floor, then we can go to a café instead, and I will buy you a hot beverage and a scone. (Disclaimer: I’ll try to do your taxes. If you own a business or something, there’s a good chance that I’ll fail). Donated by Jacob Goldin.

157. Division 1 tennis lesson. Two hours of tennis with former Division 1 athletes Dave Ryan and Josh Goldstein. Winning bidder and a friend will receive top-level tennis instruction and the chance to play doubles with and against the tennis tandem. Donated by Dave Ryan and Josh Goldstein.

158. Flip-Cup Training with Team Hansmann and Professor Hansmann. Perhaps you’ve heard the legend of a small group with fingers that strike like lightning, with cat-like reflexes and the precision of a laser-guided bomb. Ask the 2012 Kysar small group if you don’t know what we’re talking about. Do you want to flip cups, drink beer, and take names? We want to show you how! It’s in an exclusive flip-cup “training session” that promises to be a memorable evening. Professor Hansmann will be in attendance and will lend his talents to the winning bidders! Time and location to be arranged at the buyer’s convenience. Contact Team Hansmann Captain Chris Hines (christopher.hines@yale.edu) for more information. Fun times await! Donated by Hansmann 2012 Small Group.

159. Personal training. Three personal training sessions at Payne Whitney Gym with Adam Hockensmith, member of the winning 2011 Battle of the Badges Bench Press Team. Donated by Adam Hockensmith.

160. Geological tour for 2. A full-day guided tour of the exciting geology of Connecticut for two people, led by a Yale PhD student in geology, donated by his wife Sinead Hunt. Her husband would lead the tour and Sinead and their toddler will accompany to add some adorable to the geology. Donated by Sinead Hunt.

161. Fashion consultation. Interested in sprucing up your wardrobe? Want a fresh eye as you rework your current wardrobe OR your own personal shopper? Together we'll tweak your wardrobe in whatever way you would like - I will plan two weeks worth of outfits, help you do some spring cleaning, or accompany you while you shop - the choice is yours! Donated by Shari Inniss-Grant.

162. Private sightseeing flight. A local sightseeing flight for two in my airplane. I can give the winning bidders an aerial tour of New Haven, Waterbury, and Bridgeport, or, if they'd like to arrange their own ground transportation to Linden or Caldwell, N.J., I can fly them up and down the Hudson River, from over the Verrazano Bridge, past the Statue of Liberty, Ground Zero, the Intrepid, the George Washington Bridge, etc. The airplane is a 1993 Mooney MSE, a four-seater and I am an instrument-rated private pilot with more than 2400 hours of flying time. The flight is restricted by law to daytime only, within a 25 nautical mile radius of an airport. I have to pick the passengers up and drop them off at the same airport and I am willing to do that at any airport in Connecticut or in a contiguous state, other than Newark, LaGuardia, JFK, Logan, or Teterboro. Donated by Mike Knobler.

163. Praise. For the self-doubting YLSer I offer several instances of effusive, unexpected praise. Friends and professors will be recruited to shower the winner with affirmation and good wishes. The praise will likely include references to how good the winner is at doing whatever it is that the winner does, and will probably involve the affixing of actual gold stars to the winner’s assignments. Think of it as chicken soup for the over-achiever’s soul. Donated by Jeremy Kutner.

164. Workout partner. A gym partner for three workout sessions, featuring workouts to train your biceps, triceps, back, chest, abs, calves, and legs, as well as cardio workouts. Sessions will be at a time that works for both parties. (Note: Kristen is not a certified personal trainer.) Donated by Kristen Lang.

165. Carillon lesson and Harkness Tower tour for 3. One carillon lesson and tour of the interior of Harkness Tower: see the two practice instruments and peer out some of the lower-level windows. Includes a thirty-minute lesson on how to play the carillon (the keyboard instrument that plays the bells). Ttiming flexible, but must coordinate to come at the same time. Donated by Ming-Yee Ling.

166. Tour of Harkness Tower for 5. Must take place on a Friday at 12:00 pm. This tour includes seeing the two practice instruments, a very short lesson on how the carillon works, and attending an actual ring (12:30-1:00). During the actual ring, you would be able to see the real instrument, the bells, and great views of New Haven. Must coordinate to come on the same day. Donated by Ming-Yee Ling.

167. Pop song of your choice played from Harkness Tower. One pop music song request at Harkness Tower to be played at 12:30 on a Friday. Winner must provide sheet music if I do not already have it (simple piano scores) -- request anything from Disney songs and Britney Spears to the Harry Potter Theme. Donated by Ming-Yee Ling.

168. Two Rides to Wherever Your Heart Desires. Within a twenty mile limit, on a mutually convenient day and time. Also, whatever you purchase at wherever your heart takes you, should fit in my two-door Honda Civic. Donated by Tasha Manoranjan.

169. Salsa lesson. Taught by two former competitive ballroom dancers. Donated by Josiah Pertz and Marianna Ofosu.

170. Learn to sew or quilt. “You made that?!” Be able to say, “Yes, yes I did!” Learn to sew or quilt with an expert. You get: a trip to the fabric store to pick a pattern and fabric, step-by-step guidance on reading and following patterns, insider tips on tailoring, all the patience you could ask for, and the pride of reaping what you sew. You'll end up with: a finished product that will wow your friends (for beginners: a baby quilt, sundress, or home decor item; for those with some experience: a more complex quilt, party dress, or pair of slacks). This will take about 6 hours over two or three meetings. Fabric not included; all tools provided for your use. Donated by Sonja Ralston.

171. Indian dance lesson for 4. Bhangra, Bollywood, South Indian classical, North Indian classical--take your pick. You can then use your super-cool new moves to spice up (ha! pun!) the dance floor at GPSCY. Donated by Mridula Raman.

172. TV recommendations. Román Rodriguez will recommend three television shows for you to watch based upon three shows and/or movies that you like. Optionally, he will watch some of the recommended shows with you. Donated by Róman Rodriguez.

173. Evening of babysitting. Donated by Reed Schuler.

174. Gaming session with Freddie Wong, World Famous Nerd. Freddie Wong won the World Series of Video Games in Guitar Hero, becoming the world champion of Guitar Hero. He is also a popular filmmaker and special-effects producer; his YouTube channel, youtube.com/freddiew is one of the 25 most popular YouTube channels of all time, with videos receiving up to 11 million views. In January 2011, Business Insider ranked him the #1 ""Most Powerful YouTube Star."" He has also been featured in the Huffington Post and Wired, and spoken at the Consumer Electronics Show on social media. Freddie Wong will fly from LA to where you live and play video games with you all day, as well as talk about nerd stuff, help you make or edit movies, or perform at parties (he is, among other things, a magician). Also a great gift for the 16-year-old boy in your life. Alternatively, if you want his brilliant insights on social media, social engineering, or developing an innovative marketing plan for your idea, Freddie will review your plans and provide feedback and ideas. Donated by Reed Schuler.

175. Public interest squad. A personal public interest commitment squad. With or without your help, you will receive a hand-picked team of people dedicated to helping you help the world. A plan of attack will be tailored to your individual needs. It may involve circles of people screaming at you to “follow your dreams,” discussions with respected mentors about your life path, loving e-mail reminders that the world values your skills, sarcastic conversations about law firm jobs, presentations about life satisfaction in public interest careers, or sworn statements by friends pledging to abandon you if you sell out. Donated by Reed Schuler.

176. Chauffeured trip in a mom-mobile! Remember the embarrassment of being driven around town in a minivan? Well you can relive the fun if you win this item! What this item includes: I will take you on a shopping trip to your choice of destinations along the Boston Post Road Corridor. If you've never made it out of walking distance of YLS, this includes access to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Target, Best Buy, Home Depot, Connecticut Post Mall, and Costco. What this item does not include: Unfortunately, money for purchases and muscle for hauling them are not included in this package. Donated by Kristin Shaffer.

177. 3 lessons on "How to be a Frat Star. By YLS's resident fratlords, plus awesome frat party. This item can be shared by multiple people bidding together, but all winners must do the lessons together. Lessons will be arranged at mutual convenience and can include such topics as: - How to dress and talk like a frat star - How to tailgate and/or pregame absolutely anything - How to decorate your house using only items that have contained beer (related: how to construct items that will optimize beer consumption) - Ten awesome drinking games you'll never played but will soon be addicted to - 1,000 possible mixer themes - How to play intramural sports without putting down your beer. Your final exam will involve throwing a YLS frat party. We'll provide the beer and a fratty mix tape, you use what we taught you to make yourself into a YLS Frat Legend. Donated by Dima Slavin (Chi Psi), Jeff Gurrola (Phi Delta Theta), and Jenn Bishop (Chi Omega).

178. Ride to Costco or BJ’s Warehouse. Buy in Bulk! Winner gets ride to (and from!!) Costco or BJs Warehouse stores, with the use of our card for entry. Discounted electronics, clothing, and lots of food await! Special things of interest to law students: bulk deals on highlighters, post-it notes, beef jerky, chocolate, ramen noodles, and free samples. Donated by Zach Strassburger.

179. One afternoon or evening of childcare. Anywhere within an hour of New Haven. I have a car and can provide my own transport to your place, or am happy to escort your child to New Haven attractions like the Children's Museum. I was a camp counselor for years and have lots of babysitting experience from ages 0-13. If you like, I may even be able to convince my spouse to come with me so you have a two-for-one babysitting deal! Donated by Zach Strassburger.

180. Shave my beard! The winner gets to shave my beard however they want, and I will have to wear it that way for one week. One rule: nothing offensive or obscene (swear words, epithets, etc). But otherwise anything goes: your name, your business, a picture of your grandma, no problem. If the winner is grossed out about the idea of getting near my beard, they can give me instructions and I will shave it myself to the best of my ability. Donated by Seth Wayne.

181. $25 micro-loan to individual or group of your choice through Kiva. Visit http://www.kiva.org/about for more information. Donated by Estella Cisneros.

182. 4 RESERVED SEATS AT THE LAW REVUE SHOW, APRIL 28. No waiting in line hours before the show. Stay at the picnic and enjoy as much YLS food and beer as long as you want. We will not only save you four awesome seats with your names on them, but people will also chant your name as you enter as the proud winners from the Public Interest Auction. Donated by Law Revue.

183. Birthday party invitation. I will construct one pitch-perfect birthday party invitation, sure to allure your friends and acquaintances and spur feverish hype, making your party one of the most anticipated events of the year. Buyer has the option of choosing a theme/concept or letting my creative powers run wild. Samples and references available by request. Donated by David Lebowitz.

184. Fall break 2011 in lake house for 9. Fall break 2011 (Oct. 7 - 10, 2011) on Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes, New York, around a five hour drive from New Haven. Stay by the lake, take in the fall colors and drink the local wines at this lovely lake house. There are more than 30 wineries around Seneca Lake alone, not to mention another 10 around Keuka Lake, within 15 mins drive. All the wineries will be open for tasting to your heart's content, including the best dry Riesling produced anywhere outside Austria. The house sleeps 9 people, and has direct lakefront access including a 100-foot wood dock that stretches out into the crystal clear waters of Seneca Lake. Auction includes three nights stay at the house, including BBQ grill, kayaks, fire pit and plenty of outdoor seating to take in the spectacular view. Retail value $1,200, Reserve price $700. Details on the house available at http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p160010, details on Seneca wine trial at http://senecalakewine.com/jc/. Donated by Cathy Love and Kevin Love Hubbard.

185. Two nights in Seattle for up to two people. Visiting Seattle? Need a place to stay? Stay with my parents, conveniently located 7 minutes from downtown. They will leave you alone or shower you with attention and plan your itinerary - your choice. Donated by Reed Schuler.

186. Ski Trip! An optionally-romantic trip to the slopes for up to two people, includes: - Roundtrip transportation to a ski resort in Vermont or New York on a mutually arranged date during the 2010-2011 or 2011-2012 ski season. - Morning energy bars and gatorade to get you up and on the mountain - Lunch at the resort (including bread bowl soup - best resort lunch ever!) - Apres Ski drinks at the base lodge - A six-pack of locally brewed beer to take home as a souvenir - Advice on gear/resorts/technique if desired. Does not include lift tickets or rentals, but does include advice on how to get them for as little as $10. Donated by Dima Slavin.

187. NYC walking bakery tour. Guided walking bakery tour in New York City (LES & East-Village-focused). I'll take you and a friend on a 5-7 bakery tour (depending on how much sugar you can handle!), from some of NYC's most traditional bakeries to new twists and takes (and no Magnolia cupcakes will be included). 1 year expiration date--we'll work out a time that works for all of us. Includes one baked good at each stop. Donated by Caitlin Miner-Legrand.

188. Bluebook your SAW. Do you agree with Judge Posner’s views on the Bluebook? See Richard A. Posner, The Bluebook Blues, 120 Yale L.J. 850 (2011). Wish you had some help with tedious citations? Be the highest bidder on this item and YLJ’s Volume 121 officers will bluebook your SAW or any paper of similar or shorter length. Donated by The Editors of the Yale Law Journal.

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189. An EMS Velocity 2 Tent. An ultralight two-person tent, perfect for backpacking. Shipping included. See http://www.ems.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3657870&clickid=prod_cs for more information. Donated by Heather Cherry.

190. A fuel-efficient, portable cooking stove for a displaced woman in a developing country (through $25 donation to Oxfam): http://www.oxfamamericaunwrapped.com/product.php?productid=43. Donated by Estella Cisneros.

191. Our Carrel is Your Carrel: While reading a casebook in the stacks, have you ever found the library far too quiet to concentrate? When trying to study, would you prefer to overhear your classmates' conversations by the computer terminals? Or does reading case law prompt you to have burning research questions you wish you could ask the Help Desk – if only it wasn’t so far away? Then we have the perfect carrel for you. The winning bid will receive exclusive rights to our Carrel, 349, for the remainder of the year. Do with it what you may. Activists, take note! Our carrel’s prominent location provides the perfect advertising space for whatever pet cause you believe deserves a larger audience than a mere Wall email to 600+ classmates can provide. So snap up this prime real estate today, before we sell it to whoever next claims – falsely – to be a YLS student. Donated by Yoni Cohen and Dan Correa.

192. An intimate evening with the Appellate Quartet. Two tickets for an intimate evening of fine music with the Appellate Quartet! Sumptuous French music, champagne, and decadent evening gowns (mostly worn by Alice Hwang) - what more could you ask for? Bid now and two front-row seats for the Appellate Quartet's performance of the Fauré Piano Quartet in c minor could be YOURS. This exclusive event takes place on April 20 at 8pm at the intimate residence of Brian Soucek and Matty Lane. Refreshments and impeccable fashion provided. Come hear chamber music as it's meant to be performed! Donated by David Peloquin (pianist), Bill Perdue (cellist), Alice Hwang (violinist), Nate Freeman (debutante), Brian Soucek and Matty Lane (hosts extraordinaire).

193. An original work of art. On offer is one painting of the subject(s) of your choice. Please note that there are no guarantees of quality or verisimilitude included in this auction. Displayed is the prize of the 2010 winner - the result of a painting session between the auction winner and the donor. At the request of the winner, donor painted the winner's face. Both agreed this turned out especially badly. Donor also painted the roast chicken and the dragon at winner's request. Winner painted the evil unicorn under the near-useless tutelage of donor. To donor's knowledge, this painting resides somewhere in winner's closet. Note: painting may, but need not, be a collaborative effort. Should the winning bidder wish to participate, note that dinner will be provided. Donated by Abigail Hinchcliff.

194. 2 tickets to the Metropolitan Opera. Two tickets to Rossini’s Le Comte Ory final dress rehearsal at the Metropolitan Opera in New York on Monday, March 21 at 11am. Approximate running time: 2 hours, 45 minutes. Donated by Yuan Ji.

195. One custom-made, hand-knit item (scarf, hat, or pair of mittens/gloves). The winner can pick the pattern or provide design specifications, and also select the yarn, which I will purchase for the project. For a sample of my past knitting projects, please visit www.madhuknitsandcooks.com. Donated by Madhuri Kommareddi.

196. 18" triple freshwater pearl necklace, sterling silver clasp, natural pastel colors. Matching earring. Retail: $300. Courtesy of Eastgem, Inc., owned by Mrs. Kraus. Donated by Rebecca Kraus.

197. 60" endless freshwater pearl necklace, natural pastel colors. Retail: $200. Courtesy of Eastgem, Inc., owned by Mrs. Kraus. Donated by Rebecca Kraus.

198. Professional-quality homemade New York Times-style crossword on a theme of the winning bidder's choice. Donated by Matthew Mattera.

199. AMereCanard.com blog post. One blog post with personalized illustrations on the topic of the winner’s choice, to be featured on AMereCanard.com. Prize will include one cup of coffee (my treat) with me during which we can brainstorm and create the content for the blog post. Donated by Kathleen Neace.

200. Broadway musical-lover’s package. Musical Theater Lovers? Up for bid is a Broadway musical-lover's package. The winner will get 1) a brand-new hardcover copy of the Stephen Sondheim's 2010 book, Finishing the Hat: Collected Lyrics (1954-1981) with Attendant Comments, Principles, Heresies, Grudges, Whines and Anecdotes; 2) Brand new (in wrapper) CD of Sondheim's musical Sunday in the Park with George; and 3) Brand new (in wrapper) 6-DVD set: MGMs Musicals Collection (Fiddler on the Roof; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Guys & Dolls; West Side Story; How to Succeed in Business; and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum). PS: Stephen Sondheim is the king of the musicals. He won seven Tonys, an Academy Award, seven Grammys, and a Pulitzer Prize. Perfect gift for musical-theater nerds ... I mean... aficionados. Donated by Helen O’Reilly.

201. Sestina on topic of your choice. A sestina written on the topic of the winner's choosing. They can also choose the end words of the lines in the first stanza (which determine the end words of the lines in the rest of the poem). Donated by Eric Parrie.

202. 4 tickets to Mets Nationals. 4 baseball tickets to Mets Nationals on Thursday, May 19 at 1:10pm at CitiField. The four tickets are $120 each, in section 112, 8 rows behind first base. The seats include access to the Delta360 Club, Ebbets Club and other lounges (Danny Meyer's famous CitiField Tacqeria is in Delta360 lounge!). Donated by Katie Rivkin.

203. Baseball autographed by Mickey Mantle, encased and protected in a plastic container. Please note: this item, though believed to be authentic, does not come with a certificate of authentication. Donated by Jane Rosen.

204. Baseball autographed by Hank Aaron, encased and protected in a plastic container. Please note: this item, though believed to be authentic, does not come with a certificate of authentication. Donated by Jane Rosen.

205. School desk and chair. School desk and chair for a young child in a developing country. $35 donation to Oxfam. Donated by Women of Color Collective.

206. A Perfectly Personalized Poetic rePast! Have you been lying awake in the night, praying for the snow to melt and wondering, : "If Carly and Lauren had to encapsulate the essence of my being in a dish or in a poem-- or, heavens! in both, at the same time-- how would they do so?" We thought so. Now is the time to find out. We will devote a night to feeding your egos -- and your bodies -- with limericks, haikus, and dishes inspired by none other than your unique and wonderful selves (and possibly, your culinary preferences). Come to a personalized dinner party, where you'll learn the answer to the age-old question "if I were a food, what kind of food I be?," get some rhymes about yo'self, and enjoying an evening of wit and good eatin' with up to eight of your friends. We'll provide kittens and views of high speed chases around the New Haven Green for added entertainment. Donated by Carly Zubrzycki and Lauren Blas.