From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: November 6, 2023
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (1L Edition)


Student affairs news, events & deadlines November 6, 2023

1L Professional Pathways Checklist

Your 1L Professional Pathways checklist is full of resources and important steps you will need to take to prepare for your summer job search! Advisors from the career teams are available to meet with you - make appointments through Symplicity.  If you have not yet logged into Symplicity, you will need to request a password reset by emailing careerservices@law.columbia.edu

Student Services

Academic Advising (for JDs): Student Services will hold in-person drop-in advising on Nov. 6 (today), 8, and 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m. - WJW, 4th fl. Student Services Office.

ICYMI: The 1L Legal Methods II and Elective Panel presentation and recording. The link also includes video presentations from those professors who were not able to attend the Nov. 1 presentation.
A link to the offerings can be found here.

Registration Services

1L Spring Pre-Registration: closes on Mon. Nov. 13 at 12:00 noon. Please review our Resources and Procedures page: 1L Spring 2024 Pre-Registration Handbook, How to Register on LawNet, How to Use the Curriculum Guide, and the Legal Methods II and 1L Elective Offerings website.

Registration Services is wishing you well this semester! If you have any questions along the way, feel free to drop by WJW 500, email, or call us at 212-854-2668.

Private Sector Careers

Private Sector Diversity Applications: Writing Your Way to a 1L Summer Position - Weds. Nov. 8,  12:10-1:10 p.m. om JG 103. Students who did not RSVP by Nov. 3 are still encouraged to join the program and bring their own lunch to enjoy during the event.

Presenting Yourself in a Private Sector Interview - Tues. Nov. 14,  12:10-1:10 p.m. om JG 106. Click here to RSVP by Weds. Nov. 8.

In Case You Missed It - Program Recordings: 
- Navigating Summer Opportunities on Your Private Sector Career Path 
- 1L Intro to Networking: Making the Most of In-Person Networking Events

CLS Connect Events Calendar: Information received by OPSC regarding firm events and receptions for LLM students will be posted on this calendar. Please make sure to check it regularly for firm event and RSVP information.

Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers

The Universal Declaration for Human Rights at 75, A Vision for the Future - Today, Mon. Nov. 6, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 102B. Click here to register.

Faculty Office Hours for the Public Interest Community:
Prof. Mukherjee - Weds. Nov. 8, 1:10-3:00 p.m. in JG 805. Click here for more information.
Prof. Huntington - Thurs. Nov. 9, 5:00-6:00 p.m. in JG 810. Click here for more information.

Money Matters 102: Grads on Transitions and Finances - Thurs. Nov. 9, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. Click here to register for Zoom link.

Public Interest Community Coffee - Thurs. Nov. 9, 3:00-4:00 p.m. in WJW 600. Click here for more information. 

Get all the public interest/public service news in the PI/PS Office newsletter!
And if you are interested in social justice, please join our Public Interest Community group.

Additional Announcements & Events

The Eric H. Holder Jr. Initiative American Voter Project: Sports & Democracy - Thurs. Nov. 9, Panel & QA 6:00-7:30 p.m/Reception 7:30-8:30 p.m. in Pulitzer Hall - Joseph D. Jamail Lecture Hall. The panelists include Eric Holder. Click here for a full list of panelists and to register.

Student Resources 

General
Roadmaps - A month-by-month snapshot of many of the key things to know and do during each year as a law student.
CLSConnect - an internal portal used by some student organizations and departments to share events, surveys, and track information.
Lawnet  - update personal information, view class schedules, and check grades.
Lionmail - access the Lionmail email system.
Helpdesk - email the Helpdesk with tech support requests.
Campus Resources in Times of Crisis (NEW) - designed to encompass the different services and policies that may be relevant during this period.

Careers & Professional Development
Symplicity's Job Search Tools & Resources  - Includes application material templates, guides, podcasts, and links to useful resources. 
Symplicity's Job/Scholarship/Fellowship Postings - CLS students and alumni can search for summer and post-graduate employment, as well as, semester internships/externships. External organizations also share writing competitions, scholarships, and educational opportunities through this site.
Public Interest Job Search Tools - contains information to help you begin your public sector job or internship search including the Job Search Toolkit.
Public Interest Specializd Job Search Tools - includes tools to help you navigate a nuanced the job search process in certain substantive areas.

Financial & Child Care 
Financial Wellness Resources - Students experiencing unexpected financial need, including food and housing insecurity, may be eligible for additional assistance. To apply for emergency assistance, complete the funding request form. 
CU Food Pantry
Back-up Child Care - Full-time enrolled Law School students can receive up to 60 hours of back-up care per academic year through Bright Horizons.
Child Care & Schooling Services

Medical & Mental Health 
Counseling and Psychological Services
As well as CPS's Problem-Solving Drop-ins are an opportunity to talk with a mental health professional about a specific situation that is causing emotional stress.
Medical Appointments
Alice! Health Promotion 
COVID Resources 
Support Groups - Coordinated by Columbia Health
Lawyers Assistance Program - A free, confidential service available to law students and their family members in NYC who are struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, depression, anxiety and stress, as well as other addictions and mental health issues. 

Columbia Health Resources:
Services Quick Reference Sheet
Intro Video
Insurance 101 Video
Feedback Survey

Safety & Transportation
CU's Public Safety App - Lionsafe

Intercampus Shuttle   
Manhattanville Loop
On-Demand Evening Shuttle
Passio Go! app
Safety Escorts 

Safety Awareness Opportunities

Emergency Resources

Emergency Text Messaging
Click above to sign up for emergency text updates to receive real-time notifications of emergency events on or near campus.

Emergency Phone #s
Columbia’s Public Safety is available at any time of day, every day. Please store these critical numbers in your phone:

Morningside Campus Emergency Line: 212-854-5555
Manhattanville Campus Emergency Line: 212-853-3333
Medical Center Campus Emergency Line: 212-305-7979

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