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Student affairs news, events & deadlines

October 2, 2023

Deadlines

Today at Noon: Deadline to RSVP to the EWOC Speaker Series with Judith Browne on Fri. Oct. 6 (see the PI/PS section for more info).

Weds. Oct.4: Amnesty Period - Application Amendment Process and Character & Fitness for the Bar (Action Required): Click here to complete the form before the deadline.

Fri. Oct. 6: Deadline to enter the lottery to attend the Women of Columbia Law Forum (see more info in the Additional Announcements/Events section).

Fri. Oct. 6: Deadline to RSVP to OJC Judicial Speaker Series featuring Judges Benjamin Beaton '09 and Arun Subramanian '03 on Tues. Oct. 10.

Student Services

Beyond Property: Information Interests in the Modern World - Today, Oct. 2, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 103. Profs. Mala Chatterjee and Christopher Morten will survey active debates in intellectual property law, privacy law, and related fields of “information law” and share insights from their own research. Click here for more information.

Anti-Racism Grantmaking Program (ARGP) Info Session - Tues. Oct. 3, 12:10-1:00 p.m. in WJW 101. The ARGP provides both financial (up to $15,000) and non-financial assistance to members of the Law School community for projects that will help dismantle racially subordinating policies, structures, or systems or otherwise help promote racial equity and inclusion. Click here for more information.

Social Justice Mini-Grant Program from University Life: Apply for funding through the SJ Mini-Grant Program for projects or initiatives that address social injustice and further Columbia’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus culture. Grant applications are due Nov. 7. Click here for more information.

Upcoming Wellness Week: Oct. 9-13 - CLS is holding a "Wellness Week" in honor of the ABA's "Law School Mental Health Day." See below for a brief overview of the events and click here for more details and to register.
Wellness Resources Fair: Mon. Oct. 9, 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Vinyasa Yoga: Tues. Oct. 10, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Alice! Health Promotion - Sleep: Weds. Oct. 11, 12:10-1:10 p.m.
Thoughtful Thursday: Thurs. Oct. 12, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Paint & Snack: Fri. Oct. 13, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Registration Services

Exams website: start gearing up for exams by reviewing our Exams website!

If you are planning to split the credits for your supervised research into two semesters, (Fall 2023 and Spring 2024), please fill out the Year Course (YC) Grade form on our Registration Forms 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.

Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers

Join the Columbia Public Interest Community! Click here for information on how to join.

Women's Rights: Reflecting on 75 Years Since the U.N. Declaration - Today, Oct. 2, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 107. Click here for more information and to register.

Affinity Group Public Interest Happy Hour - Weds. Oct. 4, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Amity Hall. Click here for more information.

Public Interest Community Coffee w/ PI/PS Dean Erica Smock - Thurs. Oct. 5, 3:00-4:00 p.m., WJW 600 Terrace. Learn more here.

EWOC Speaker Series: Civil Rights Leader Judith Browne - Fri. Oct. 6, 3:00-5:00 p.m. in JG 106. Deadline to RSVP is Today at 12:00 noon. Co-sponsored by BLSA, PI/PS Office, CLWA & Senate.

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

Judicial Careers

OJC Judicial Speakers Series: Justice Susan M. Carney (Alaska Supreme Court) Thurs. Oct. 5, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 310. Click here to RSVP by tomorrow, Oct. 3.

Additional Announcements & Events

Crooked Plow: Translating Social Justice in Brazil - Thurs. Oct. 5, 6:15 p.m. at the Faculty House, 2nd Fl. A discussion of Brazilian author Itamar Vieira Junior’s best-selling novel Crooked Plow, now available in English. Our speakers will explore translation, literary writing, social justice work, and the long shadow that slavery casts. Click here for more information and to register.

Student Lottery to Attend the Women of Columbia Law Forum - Fri. Oct. 13, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at The Forum: Sign up for an opportunity to connect with a strong intergenerational community of CLS women. Alumni, faculty, and staff will also be in attendance. If you are interested, please enter the lottery here by Fri. Oct 6 at 5:00 p.m. You will receive confirmation if you are selected by Mon. Oct. 9. As there are a limited number of complimentary student registrations available, please only enter the lottery if you are able to attend the majority of the conference. Click here to view the conference speakers and full schedule. Questions? Contact alumni@law.columbia.edu.

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.

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