Deadlines

- Weds. Apr. 26, 11:59 p.m.: Deadline to submit the digital Grade Adjustment Form on LawNet for Credit/Fail.

- Fri. Apr. 28, 11:59 p.m.: Deadline to claim Class Day (May 15) graduation tickets. See below for more information.

- Sun. Apr. 30: Deadline to apply for the July 2023 NYS Bar Exam.

Student Services

Using the Science of Learning to Succeed on Your Finals and the Bar Exam - Today, Apr. 24, 12:00 p.m. Virtual. Use science to optimize your learning and improve your performance on your finals and the bar exam. Florida International University Law School Prof. Louis Schulze, Jr. will explain how the science of learning can help you succeed on your exams and the bar exam, and important things to do and not to do during bar prep. If you have not registered, please do so here.

Clifford Chance: Challenges in Regulating AI - Tues. Apr. 25, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 103. What are the current legal approaches in addressing discrimination in the algorithmic setting and are they effective? Focusing on this question in the context of fair lending law, Prof. Talia Gillis considers several regulatory approaches as reflected in recent proposals. Lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more information.

Graduation Tickets: The deadline for claiming Class Day tickets is Fri. Apr. 28 at 11:59 p.m. Guests are required to have tickets to attend the Class Day on May 15 and University Commencement on May 17. Tickets are required for students and guests to participate in the University Commencement on May 18. Get your Class Day tickets here!

Bar Prep Lunches: Beginning Tues. May 23, lunch will be provided in Big Warren, 2nd fl., on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. In order to be environmentally conscious and reduce waste, we will circulate a sign-up in May.

Questions? Contact Student Services

Social Justice Initiatives

The Enhanced LRAP application is available. The deadline to complete is Mon. June 19.

Subscribe to SJI's Alumni Newsletter.

Post-Graduation Job Alerts: Did you know that you can continue to receive weekly Symplicity public interest job alerts after graduation? Email Rebecca Hinde to sign up.

Get all the public interest and government career news! Read the SJI Newsletter.

Registration Services

Your Exam Schedule: Individualized spring 2023 exam schedules are now available in LawNet under the Check Schedule module.

Please re-download Exam4 and take a practice test in all four modes. You are required to re-download Exam 4 each term.

Exam4 Resources to Review for Final Exams Prep:
- Exam4 handbook (Mac or Windows) on our Resources page
- Exam4 webinar recording (you may view this recording via your Lionmail account)

Credit/Fail (CR/F) rule: 2Ls and 3Ls may elect to have a letter grade changed to Credit/Fail (CR/F) in one non-mandatory class per semester (for a maximum of 10 credits overall). Please submit the digital Grade Adjustment Form on LawNet by Weds. Apr. 26 at 11:59 p.m. Please refer to the email we sent out for further information on this rule.

July 2023 Bar Exam: If you plan on taking the July 2023 NYS Bar Exam, your application must be filed between April 1 - April 30. If you miss the deadline the next opportunity to sit for the bar is February 2024. Visit NYS Board of Law Examiners (NYS BOLE) for detailed information on the New York State bar examination application and requirements, including applying for disability-related accommodations.

Judicial Clerkships

Clerkship Applications: Planning on applying to clerkships this summer? Please fill out this form if you are a 3L (Class of 2023) interested in applying for the May/June clerkship application cycle. This form is for administrative purposes so that OJC can better forecast your class needs as we head into the May/June processing period.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

Career Services

If you have any questions regarding private sector employment, please contact the Office of Career Services.

Additional Announcements & Events

A Conversation about Democracy - Tues. Apr. 25, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at The Forum (601 W. 125th St.): Columbia World Projects (CWP) will host a private event with Secretary Clinton, President Bollinger, and Professor Katznelson on democracy's current state and future prospects during a period of strain and possibility.. Registration is required, first-come, first-served. Students can register here.

Mindfulness and Racial/Social Justice Award: We are currently accepting applications for this year's award. Click here to submit an application.
Program Offerings Survey: Click here to provide input to help shape future programming.

This week's Mindfulness Programming:
- Virtual Morning Yoga with Magi Pierce - TODAY, Apr. 24, 8:00-8:45 a.m. RSVP at this link. Live-stream is accessible with this link.

- In-person Lunchtime Mindfulness Meditation Session - Weds. Apr. 26, 12:15-1:00 p.m. in Case Lounge. Drop-ins are welcome, but if you would like lunch please RSVP by TODAY at 1:00 pm. Live-stream is also available here. For information on this session click here.

Wishing you all the best!

This is the last edition of The Gavel for the 2022-2023 school year. On behalf of all our teams, best of luck with your exams, and wishing you a successful legal career. We look forward to seeing you again as alumni.

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:
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