From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: November 20, 2023
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (LL.M. Edition)


Student affairs news, events & deadlines November 20, 2023

Deadlines

Weds. Nov. 22 - The deadline to apply to be a performer at Low Lounge: Summer in December event.

Graduate Degree Programs

Weekly Wisdom from OGP: Enjoy the Thanksgiving break! Make sure to take some time for yourself.

Life After Columbia for A Non-American Lawyer: Experiences in Mexico - Tues. Nov. 28, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 103. The Office of Development and Alumni Relations invites you to the Alumni Speaker Luncheon Series with Luid A. Nicolau ’88 LL.M. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to register. 

Volunteer to be a Peer Educator with Sexual Violence Response: Peer Educators get to 1) gain experience in facilitation/public speaking, event planning, and more! 2) receive a formal Peer Educator Training Certificate 3) build skills for resumes and earn letters of recommendation 4) be part of a thriving and supportive community! Applications are accepted and interviewed on a rolling basis until mid-December. Click here to apply for Jan. 2024 Volunteer Training. Questions? Reach out to SVR's Prevention Coordinator, Kaila Eckstein. 

Student Services

Pie Day! - Tues. Nov. 21, 2:00-4:30 p.m. in WJW 400 (Student Lounge). Come by and leave a note of gratitude on our Wall of Thanks, enjoy light refreshments, and mingle with your classmates! Made possible by Student Services, Development and Alumni Relations, with a special thanks to the Yagoda Family for their generous support.

University Life Event Council Low Lounge: Summer in December - Call for Performers. Student groups or individuals that would like to perform can apply here by Weds. Nov. 22. Low Lounge will take place on Dec. 10, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Low Library and is open to all students.

Grab N Go Thanksgiving Lunch Boxes - Thurs. Nov. 23, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., WJW 400 (Student Lounge). RSVP is required.

Registration Services

Spring 2024 course schedules will be posted on LawNet on Tues. Nov. 21.

Spring 2024 Add/Drop (Phase I): Tues. Nov. 21-Mon. Dec. 4 at noon.

Digital Registration Forms are now available on LawNet.

Fall 2023 Exams: Individualized exam schedules will be available on LawNet on Wed. Nov. 22.

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours: Registration Services will be closed on Thurs. Nov. 23 and Fri. Nov. 24. We will respond to emails on Mon. Nov. 27.

Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers

Religion Law Goes Far Beyond Religion - Today, Mon. Nov. 20, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 600. 

LL.M. Public Interest Holiday Lunch - Nov. 30. Click here to RSVP. To avoid food waste, RSVP five days in advance.

Fellowship Corner Sidebar in the PIPS Newsletter: Click here to review the information on the right-hand sidebar about fellowships open to LL.Ms.

Public Interest-Focused J-Term Electives: Many J-term electives focus on public interest topics. Learn more from this recorded info session.

Join the Columbia Public Interest Community!

Get all the public interest news in the PI/PS Office newsletter!

Private Sector Careers

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.

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 Specialized Job Search Tools - includes tools to help you navigate 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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