From: Office of Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers
Date: November 4, 2021
Subject: Zigzag Path, LL.M. Event, 1L Deadline


Social Justice Initiatives at Columbia Law School
Events and Programs

The Zigzag of Public Interest, Public Sector Careers, and Private Sector Careers

Tuesday, November 9
12:10pm - 1:10pm
Register

Join SJI and the Office of Career Services for a panel of Columbia Law School graduates discussing how they navigated multiple career transitions, landed in their new positions, and made sector switches. We will discuss private law firms, clerkships, government, and work with litigation and advocacy nonprofits. With:

Chris Wilds '15: Now at Patterson Belknap. Previously at NAACP LDF and clerkship.

Esther Kim '14: Now at NJ Office of the Public Defender. Previously at BigLaw.

Madiba Dennie '15: Now at Brennan Center. Previously at New York City Council Committee on Public Housing and Her Justice.

Nicole Tortoriello '17: Now at DC Attorney General's Office. Previously at BigLaw, clerkship, and ACLU of Virginia.

LL.M. Fellowship Panel

Thursday, November 11
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Register

Join us for a panel of LL.M. graduates who received postgraduate fellowships. They will discuss their fellowship experiences and the postgraduate fellowship application process, from host selection to project development and design. SJI staff will be on hand to answer questions.

Save the Date: SJI Monday on Voting Rights

Monday, November 15
12:10pm - 1:10pm

LRAP Overview

Tuesday, November 16
12:10pm - 1:10pm
Register

SJI and Financial Aid will present you with background, policies, charts, and a presentation on the Columbia Law School LRAP program. This is meant to supplement the personal stories of graduates from the recorded "Public Sector Financial Conversations with Graduates" program.

1Ls: You Must Complete Your Summer Funding Mandatories by November 30

To remain registered for Columbia Summer Funding (CSF), all CSF Fall requirements listed below must be completed by November 30th. If you attended the live sessions, you do not need to rewatch/take the quiz.

*Students must receive a passing score on the corresponding quizzes to complete this requirement. Please visit the CSF FAQs or email CSFHelp@law.columbia.edu if you have any questions. 

Webinars/Info Sessions on Government Careers


Department of Justice

Each year, over 2,000 volunteer legal interns serve in Justice components and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices throughout the country. Learn more at one of these webinars. Password for each: VLIPWebinar21 (should autopopulate)

Tuesday, November 9, 12-12:30 p.m.
Register Event Access Code: 2761 325 9845

Wednesday, November 10, 1-1:30 p.m.
Register Event Access Code: 2761 979 4593

Wednesday, November 10, 3-3:30 p.m.
Register Event Access Code: 2761 061 6720

Call-In: (210) 795-0506 or 1 (877) 465-7975 U.S. Toll Free
Need help? Liliana.Daniel@usdoj.gov or help.webex.com
 

SEC Division of Enforcement

The Securities and Exchange Commission is hiring 1Ls and 2Ls for paid summer internships. The Division of Enforcement investigates and litigates fraud and other violations of the federal securities laws.

Tuesday, November 9, 3:30 p.m. Register

Wednesday, November 17, 10 a.m. Register
 

New York State Government

Careers in New York State Government
Monday, November 8, 12:30-2 p.m.
Learn about the many career opportunities within New York State Government. Register

Upcoming Deadlines
A non-exhaustive list of upcoming student deadlines

Summer Funding

Nov. 30: Deadline for 1Ls to complete Mandatory Modules 1-5 and upload resume to CLS Connect

Postgraduate Fellowships

Nov. 15: Millstein Fellowship

SJI Is Here for You

We're back in person on the 8th floor of Big Warren, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In-Person Availability

Dean Erica Smock: Tuesdays, Thursdays, some Mondays and Fridays

Joel Dodge: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
Postgraduate Fellowships, Public Interest Lawyering

Solmaz Firoz: Remote only
1Ls, LL.M.s, Public Defense

Kerry McLean: Wednesdays, Fridays
Human Rights, Public International Law, HRIP

Nadine Mompremier: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
Pro Bono, Summer Funding

Devi Patel: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
PI/PS Fellows

Rachel Pauley: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Government

Kiran Singh: Mondays or Wednesdays
Government/Prosecution

Tory Messina: Thursdays
Career Transitions, LRAP, Public Interest Law Firms

Other Staff: Please email

Full Staff List and Bios

We’d love to meet you in-person on the days we are in! Please note that we are still available via Zoom on other days, and you still must schedule advising appointments on Symplicity.
News and Notes

Postgraduate Fellowship Corner

Select information on postgraduate fellowships

3L Deadlines:

At Columbia and Beyond

A New Vision for the 21st Century Prosecutor
11/9, 4 p.m.
Description and Registration

3Ls: Public Service Bridge Loan

The Public Service Bridge Loan provides public interest 3Ls an LRAP-eligible loan ($10,000 max.) for bar course registration and other postgraduate living expenses. The application is due 5/13.

NYC Metro Area Public Interest Employer Web Series

These panels feature practitioners from city and federal government, civil and criminal prosecution, civil, housing, and children's rights, environmental, family, and immigration law, international human rights, and public defense/criminal defense.

Connect with the Public Interest/Public Service Council

The council is a large group of senior alumni who are experts and leaders (past and present) in the public interest and government sectors, both in the U.S. and abroad. Students interested in connecting with a council member should email SJI Dean Erica Smock.
Social Justice Initiatives (SJI) inspires and prepares students and graduates to pursue public service and public interest work throughout their careers anywhere in the world.

Staff List
Statement from the SJI Racial Justice Committee