From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: November 14, 2022
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (LL.M. Edition)


Student affairs news, events & deadlines November 14, 2022
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Student Services

Beyond the Casebook: Hot Topics in Family Law - Weds. Nov. 16, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 106. Profs. Josh Gupta-Kagan, Clare Huntington, and Elizabeth Scott will discuss family law issues generating legal, social, and political controversy. Topics will include reproductive autonomy for minors, the abolition of the child welfare system, the regulation of corporal punishment, access to gender-affirming care for trans youth, parental control over school curricula, and much more. Click here for the event page.

Coming Soon - Pie Day! - Tues. Nov. 22, Big Warren, 4th fl. - Student Services Lounge, Room 400. Share your gratitude with pie! Come by and leave a note of gratitude on our Wall of Thanks and grab a pie to go!

Questions? Contact Student Services
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Judicial Clerkships

The Clerkships Whisper Network: What It Is; Whether It's Broken; and How to Fix It and Improve the Clerkship Experience for Every Law Clerk - Thurs. Nov. 17, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 309. OJC and Student Senate will host a robust discussion about the challenges presented; current solutions; and The Legal Accountability Project's proposals to ensure that every law clerk has a positive clerkship experience. Please click here to RSVP so that we order the appropriate amount of food. If you have any questions, please submit them in advance.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

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Career Services

Virtual Employer Programs: Students may register here for an upcoming virtual program hosted by Lathan & Watkins.

Contact the Office of Career Services
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Graduate Programs

"What to Do After My Studies at Columbia?" (conducted in French) - Today Nov. 14, 6:00-7:00 p.m. in JG Annex (located just behind JGH, between JGH and Faculty House). Several renowned French lawyers, with various backgrounds including in law firms and in the public service, will discuss their ideas on how best to use the legal training received in the U.S. in the pursuit of rewarding careers. Wine and cheese will be served! The event will be moderated by Prof. Fred Davis and will be conducted in French. To register, please RSVP here. For more information, please contact dglickel@law.columbia.edu.

Visit Office of Graduate Degree Programs

Registration Services

Fall 2022 Exams: Individualized exam schedules will be available on LawNet on Thurs. Nov. 17.

Registration Timeline:
Mon. Nov. 21 - Student Schedules are released in LawNet.
Mon. Nov. 21, 12:00 p.m - Tues. Dec. 6, 10:00 p.m. - Add/Drop Period Phase 1

If you are planning to split the credits for your supervised research into two semesters, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, please fill out the Year Course (YC) Grade form on our Registration Forms website due Thurs. Dec. 22.

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Social Justice Initiatives

Today! SJI Monday: Lawyering for Change with Prof. Susan Strum - Mon. Nov. 14, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 106. Click here for more information.

The Chocolate War: Film Discussion with Terry Collingsworth - Wed. Nov. 16, 12:10-1:10 p.m., Virtual. Registration is required. Click here for more information and to register.

The Public Interest Legal Career (PILC) Fair, where 250+ employers meet with candidates interested in summer and postgraduate jobs, will be held virtually Feb. 3-4. Registration opens on Dec. 1 and closes on Jan. 12. Click here for more information.

Get all the public interest news in our SJI newsletter. 

Additional Announcements & Events

- There will be a hybrid mindfulness meditation session in Case Lounge on Weds. Nov. 16 and a virtual morning yoga session on Fri. Nov. 18. Details on both can be found on LawCal.
- Enhancing Your Relationship: A Workshop for Couples: Have a strong foundation for your committed relationship, but want to see it get even better? This hands-on, sequential 4-session workshop provides practical tools for couples who wish to strengthen their relationship. The workshops will be taking place on Mondays (11/21, 11/28, 12/5, and 12/22) at the CPS Conference Room in Lerner Hall, 8th fl. To reserve a spot or for more information email Dr. Yaniv Phillips or Dr. Kim Nguyen.

Tues. 11/15
12:30-1:15 p.m.
Geffen Hall 420,
Manhattanville
 		 Reuben Mark Initiative for Organizational Character and Leadership - Organizational Leadership Series. The series will host Pam Fields, former CEO of Stetson Worldwide, in conversation with Adam Bryant, Reuben Mark Senior Advisor, Columbia Business School. The discussion will focus on Pam's experience spearheading large-scale turnarounds, scaling startups, and leading teams in a variety of corporate culture settings. Click here to register and for more information.

Tues. 11/15
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Virtual



 		 Bioethics in Film: From Screen to Seminar 2022/23 Series. Columbia University's Division of Ethics is hosting the inaugural session of this series which uses popular films, documentaries, and television as tools for exploring critical issues under the broad umbrella of bioethics. Our panel of experts will discuss the award-winning film Intersexion (2012). This documentary explores the challenges facing the intersex community and was made in collaboration with many prominent intersex activists. Click here to register.
Tues. 11/15
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Low Library-
Rotunda


 		 The Eric H. Holder Jr. Initiative American Voter Project: 2022 Midterms Debrief - What Happened and What's Next? The Eric H. Holder Jr. Initiative for Civil and Political Rights is hosting a panel discussion on the results of 2022 midterm elections as part of the American Voter Project series. Register now to secure your seat. The panel will be moderated by Frank A. Guridy, Prof. of History & African American and African Diaspora Studies, and Exec. Director of the Holder Initiative. A reception will follow the panel.

Weds. 11/16
1:00-2:30 p.m.
International
Affairs Building,
Room 1501
 		 Global Discord: Values and Power in Fractured World - Book Panel with Paul Tucker. The Initiative on Central Banking and Financial Policy, the Center on Global Economic Governance, the MPA in Economic Policy Management at Columbia, and Columbia Law School will welcome Paul Tucker for a discussion of his book, Global Discord: Values and Power in a Fractured World Order.  Click here to register and for more information on the panelists.
Weds. 11/16
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Miller Theater

 		 Community Citizenship Film Series: Disclosure - There are more than 100 years of trans representation in film & TV. University Life and co-sponsor Columbia School of the Arts is hosting a screening of the 2020 documentary Disclosure, which shares the history of those images and the profound consequences on trans people’s lives. A panel with audience Q&A will follow the screening. Learn more and register here.
Fri. 11/18
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Virtual


 		 Korean Support Space: Drs. Deborah Ohm and Arthur Roh are hosting a one-time support space for Korean students impacted by the Halloween tragedy at Itaewon. Students may speak openly in a safe environment, to feel a sense of connection and community, and to learn about available resources at Columbia. To register, email do2415@cumc.columbia.edu or ar3068@cumc.columbia.edu.

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.

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.

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:
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Intro Video
Insurance 101 Video
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Safety & Transportation
CU's Public Safety App - Lionsafe

Evening Shuttle
Intercampus Shuttle   
Safety Escorts 

Safety Awareness Opportunities

Emergency Resources

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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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