From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: September 12, 2022
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (1L Edition)


Student affairs news, events & deadlines September 12, 2022
Photo of Jerome Greene Hall

JOINT OFFICE EVENT: 1L MANDATORY CAREERS PROGRAM

1L Mandatory Professional Development Program- Job Search Strategies

Tues., Sept. 13, 12:10-1:10 p.m.
Jerome Greene Hall- 1st Floor (Check email from Friday, 9/9 for your room assignment)

Social Justice Initiatives (SJI), Office of Career Services (OCS), and Office of Judicial Clerkships (OJC) will present on how to navigate the process of searching for a summer job. The career offices will provide information on useful resources for your job search and highlight important deadlines. This program is mandatory for all 1L students. 1Ls must attend this program in order to schedule a career advising appointment with an adviser in SJI, OCS, or OJC. 
Students chatting in JG lobby

Student Services

Dean Lester Lobby Breakfast - Tues. Sept. 20, 8:30-9:30 a.m. in WJW Lobby. Chat with Dean Gillian Lester while grabbing breakfast on your way to class or to study.

SCOTUS Roundup - Weds. Sept. 21, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 104. Please join Gillian Metzger, Katherine Franke, Michael Gerrard, and Fred Smith for a discussion about key Supreme Court decisions from the past term year, with a look ahead at what to expect in October Term 2022. This discussion will be moderated by Vice Dean of Intellectual Life Kathryn Judge and Dean Gillian Lester will offer opening remarks. Lunch will be served on a first come first served basis. Sponsored by the Lawyers, Community and Impact series, the Vice Dean of Intellectual Life, the Office of Student Services, Social Justice Initiatives (SJI), the Office of Judicial Clerkships the American Constitution Society, and the Federalist Society. Event Link

CLS Artist-In-Residence Short Film Series - Thurs. Sept. 29, 5:00-7:00 p.m. -  Location TBD. The CLS Artist-In-Residence Short Film Series is a series of film screenings and conversations that expose students, faculty and staff to short films that raise important questions about our culture, public policy and legal system, as well as the role lawyers and legal experts play in helping us respond to society's most pressing challenges. Each screening will consist of 2-3 short films followed by an in-depth conversation facilitated by CLS Artist-In-Residence Bayeté Ross Smith and a member of the CLS faculty. The purpose of this series is to use the storytelling power of film and multimedia to inspire deeper reflections on the role that law, policy, and historical memory play in helping us navigate the various social issues we face, discover innovative solutions and develop new frameworks for mutual understanding. Each screening will leave participants with three distinct takeaways for future use in their professional careers. Future dates for screenings for October and November will be announced soon. Event Link

Mental Health Support: Columbia's Office of Counseling and Psychological Support offers many ways to receive professional support for the psychological and emotional well-being of our students. Law School can be hard but you are not alone. The website provides detail but in short below please find some highlights:
- Main Office: found at Alfred Lerner Hall on the 5th and 8th Floors
- Phone: Call to schedule an appointment during regular business hours. If you are experiencing high levels of distress and are in need of immediate assistance, please call 212-854-2878, available 24/7.
- Urgent Mental Health Concerns: Walk-in session if you are experiencing high levels of distress. Mondays - Thursdays from 5:30 - 8:00 PM (check-in closes at 7:30 PM) at Lerner 502.
- Support Groups: A detailed list is here and check back often as they are often new groups added. Questions? Columbia Health

Questions? Contact Student Services

Registration Services

- Fall 2022 Final Exam Schedule Draft: The first draft of the Fall 2022 final exam schedule is now available on the Fall 2022 Exams website under the first accordion: Exam Schedule, Exam Modes, & Exam Location. 

Social Justice Initiatives

SJI Monday: The SCOTUS Impact - On the Ground & In Practice - Today, Sept. 12, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW, 1st Floor Feldberg Space. Event Link

Info Sessions on Pro Bono and Human Rights at CLS - various dates this week, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Click here for more information.

Get all the public interest and government career news! Read the full SJI Newsletter.
Skyscrapers in Manhattan

Career Services

Please check your inboxes later this week for information on Symplicity access and timing of 1L career advising. 

Contact the Office of Career Services

Additional Announcements & Events

- Moot Court: Interested 1Ls should apply to the specialized moot court programs on LawNet by 9/16/22.
- Writing Center Appointments: The Writing Center will open for 1L appointments the week of 9/19.
- Wellness Coaching @ Columbia Health is available to any currently enrolled Columbia University student at the Morningside campus. Wellness Coaching partners you with a certified Well-being Advocate. Together, you will lay out a vision of what living well means to you and co-create a plan to help you make that vision a sustainable reality. You can meet with your Well-being Advocate as many times as you need to celebrate wins, troubleshoot challenges, and stay on track with your plan. Learn more here.

Student Resources 

Careers & Professional Development
Roadmaps - A month-by-month snapshot of many of the key things to know and do during each year as a law student.

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

Evening Shuttle
Intercampus Shuttle   
Safety Escorts 

Safety Awareness Opportunities

Emergency Resources

Emergency Text Messaging
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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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