SJI Monday: Careers in National Security

Monday, Feb. 27
12:10-1:10 p.m. on Zoom
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Hear from two practitioners working on national security issues in the federal government. Andrew Beaty works for the Department of Justice’s National Security Division. Kathleen Cochrane works in the International Affairs Office at the U.S. Department of Treasury, where her portfolio includes evaluating cross-border transactions for national security risks.

Intro to Postgraduate Fellowships

Tuesday, Feb. 28
12:10-1:10 p.m. on Zoom
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Postgraduate fellowships serve as one of the main entry points into a public interest/public service career, and there are many of them! For 2L students thinking about public interest positions that will begin in fall 2023 (as well as 3Ls who will seek a fellowship following a clerkship), it is time to understand the fellowship landscape and begin your planning.

Public Defense Brown Bag Lunch Series

Friday, Mar. 3
12:10-1:10 p.m. on Zoom
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Learn more about working in public defense at this virtual brown bag lunch series with public defender offices from across the country.

Future Sessions
Mar. 10 
Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem
Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia

Apr. 14
King County Department of Public Defense
Offfice of the Colorado State Public Defender

JAG Visit

Friday, Mar. 3
12:10-1:10 p.m. on Zoom
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Hear from representatives of the Navy, Army, Marines, and Air Force about their Judge Advocate General (JAG) programs. They will discuss summer internships and postgraduate work.

SJI Monday: Is EIP for Me?

Monday, Mar. 6
12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 106
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Committed to public interest law but unsure if you should do EIP? This panel of upperclass public interest students faced the same question.​ Hear their experiences​, the reasons for the choices they made, and their thoughts looking back. Cosponsor: SPINLunch will be provided; vegan and gluten-free options included. Please register in advance so we know how much food to order. Other dietary restrictions? Email ev2494@columbia.edu at least five business days in advance.

Upcoming SJI Mondays

Mar. 20
SJI Monday: Public Defender Panel on Postgraduate Hiring

Mar. 27
SJI Monday: How to Prepare for 2L Summer Public Defense Hiring

Get Financial Coaching

Ongoing Through Friday, Mar. 17
Sign up via the CLS coaching link or directly with Mary Bechler

Schedule a one-on-one financial coaching phone call with Financial Counselor Mary Bechler of AccessLex. Discuss credit card debt, budgeting for now and for the future, LRAP's place in your bigger financial picture, and more. (Specific LRAP questions should still go to LRAP@law.columbia.edu.)

Postgraduate Fellowships

Mar. 1: Leebron (LL.M.s), Global Public Service, Haas
Mar. 13: LL.M. Pathways
May 2: J.D. Pathways
 

Pro Bono

Mar. 1: Deadline for 3Ls to complete and register their pro bono hours
 

Other

Feb. 27: 2L Racial and Social Justice Fellowships 
May 12: Public Service Bridge Loan

New Fellow: Lars Odland

Congratulations, Lars Odland '23, on receiving the Social Justice Legal Foundation Hueston Hennigan Fellowship!

This fellowship allows a Columbia J.D. to spend two years with the Social Justice Legal Foundation, a Los Angeles-based startup nonprofit that brings impactful cases advancing social justice.

As a fellow, Lars will focus on fighting oppression in the carceral system and beyond.

Parole Advocacy Project Fundraiser:
Mr. Johnson's Return Home

Emma Alzner and Priyanka Radhakrishnan of the Parole Advocacy Project are raising money to help a client who was just granted parole after more than 20 years in prison. Learn more about their client, Mr. Johnson, and help support him as he returns home!

Also @ Columbia (and Beyond)

Prepare to Practice: Immigration Law
Mar. 2, 12:10 p.m.

The Constitution and Political Economy
Mar. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

DOJABA (DOJ Association of Black Attorneys) Day
Mar. 3, 12 p.m.

HRI Presents Mirjani Spoljaric, President of the ICRC
Mar. 3, 3 p.m.

BIPOC PI Community Dinner
Mar. 3, 5 p.m.

Funding

CLS Funding Resources
Internal and external funding available to and/or specifically for CLS students.

3L Bridge Loan
Receive assistance with the costs of bar registration, bar prep, and living expenses. Requires demonstrated commitment to public interest/public service. Due May 12.

Racial and Social Justice Fellowships
Five fellowships of $25,000 for 2Ls who intend to pursue racial justice work after graduation or are from racially underrepresented groups and will pursue other social justice work. Due Feb. 27.