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Judicial Clerkships
State Court Clerkships - Weds. Feb. 8, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 107. Every year, CLS graduates clerk in State Courts, from the Delaware Chancery Court to the Supreme Court of Texas to the Superior Court of New Jersey. Come hear from alumni law clerks about their State Court clerkships, and learn about how the process differs from federal clerkships. Please click here to RSVP.
Weds. Feb. 15 is the deadline to withdraw from a Spring 23 Law School course with the notation of W; the grade of F will be recorded for withdrawals after this date.
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 (212-854-2668).
Graduate Programs
Middle East Legal Market Lunch - Fri. Feb. 10, 12:30-1:30 p.m., WJW 415. Interested in working in the Middle East post-LLM? Come hear from LLM alumnus Jade Laktineh about the Middle East legal market. Space is limited; click here to register.
Contact for Admitted Students: If you are willing to be contacted by admitted students with questions on studying at Columbia Law School, please complete this formby Weds. Feb. 15 at 5:00 p.m.
Housing Experience Survey: Please complete this survey on your housing experience! Help us provide comprehensive housing info to future LLM students. We have some great giveways once you complete it. Come by OGP on the 6th floor of WJW and please only take 1!
Guest Moot Judge Opportunity: Delyan Dimitrov, who teaches the advocacy class for international moot courts, is looking for LL.M. students who have experience with either the EU law moot or European Union law to join as guest moot judges for a practice moot session in mid-Feb. for the CLS 1L team that will be competing in the EU law moot regional finals. If you have the relevant experience and are interested in participating, please email Delyan.
- Mindfulness Programming: Click here to find information on upcoming programming.
Thurs. 2/9
12:10-1:10 p.m.
JGH 107
Protecting Democracy in the Age of Trump and Beyond. During the Trump presidency, Protect Democracy emerged as one of the most important cross-ideological organizations dedicated to protecting our democratic values and institutions. Beau Tremitiere helps lead Protect Democracy projects on political extremism and authoritarianism, including litigation and advocacy to facilitate proportional representation and fusion voting. Join professors Olatunde Johnson and David Pozen as they hold a conversation with Tremitiere about the work of his organization, the challenges facing American democracy, and the promise and peril of constitutional amendment as a tool for meeting these challenges. Register to attend on the CDI Eventbrite page. Lunch provided for registered attendees.
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