JOINT OFFICE 1L MANDATORY PROGRAM

The Resume Training Webinar, "Developing Your Legal Resume", is now available for viewing. Click here to watch the video and track your checklist progress.

Watch this mandatory pre-recorded webinar to hear from OCS, SJI, and OJC about how to prepare your resume for your summer job search. [Note: you must watch this webinar and update your resume before meeting with a career adviser].

See below for a list of the other upcoming mandatory programming.

Student Services

Dean Lester Lobby Breakfast - Tues. Sept. 20, 8:30-9:30 a.m. in WJW Lobby. Chat with Dean Gillian Lester while grabbing breakfast on your way to class or to study.

SCOTUS Roundup - Weds. Sept. 21, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 104. Professors Gillian Metzger, Katherine Franke, Michael Gerrard, and Fred Smith will discuss key Supreme Court decisions from the past term year, with a look ahead at what to expect in Oct. Term 2022. This discussion will be moderated by Vice Dean of Intellectual Life Kathryn Judge and Dean Gillian Lester will offer opening remarks. Lunch will be served on a first come first served basis. Click here for more information.

Skills & Strategies: Briefing Cases - Thurs. Sept. 22, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 105. This session will be an opportunity to gain some insights on how to read and brief cases efficiently and effectively. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions of your own. If you're feeling shy, feel free to pose a question or raise an issue while registering so that we can be sure to address it during the session! SignUp Link.

Amnesty Period -- Application Amendment Process and Character & Fitness for the Bar Form: The ABA requires approved law schools to inform students of the importance of determining applicable character, fitness, and other qualifications to practice law. Students are required to certify that their law school application is true, accurate, and complete. Please refer to the email sent to you with the subject: Amnesty Period -- Application Amendment Process and Character & Fitness for the Bar. If you need to make an amendment, contact New York City’s Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) for advice.

Questions? Contact Student Services

Career Services

Contact the Office of Career Services

Registration Services

- Fall 2022 Final Exam Schedule Draft: The first draft of the Fall 2022 final exam schedule is now available on the Fall 2022 Exams website under the first accordion: Exam Schedule, Exam Modes, & Exam Locations.

Social Justice Initiatives

SJI Monday: Environmental Justice as Social Justice - Today, Sept. 19, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW, 1st Floor. Event Link

Human Rights Community Reception - Thurs. Sept. 22, 5:00 p.m. in
WJW, 1st Floor.

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

Judicial Clerkships

Registering with Our Office/Access to Courseworks Page: If you are interested in learning about clerkships this year, please register in Symplicity as “Clerkship Search Active.” After signing on to Symplicity, click on the “Clerkships” menu on the far left and then select the “Registration” tab. On the next screen, under “Clerkship Search Active” select the “Yes” radio button and click submit. You do not need to complete the bottom portion of the screen at this time. Registration will provide you with access to OJC's Courseworks page, which contains many helpful resources, including our Alumni Law Clerk Directory and event recordings. The Courseworks materials will be updated over the course of the year in conjunction with programs and as the clerkship process progresses.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

Upcoming Career Programs

Mandatories for 1Ls:

Cover Letter Program (live)
October 6th (lunchtime)

Watch Interviewing Webinar (choose 1: public interest or government)
October 10th (released)

Introduction to Columbia Summer Funding (CSF & HRIP) (live)
October 12th (lunchtime)

Additional Announcements & Events

Fri. 9/23
Virtual
11:30 a.m.
or 2:00 p.m.

Insurance 101: A Workshop on Student Health Insurance: This brief 20-minute workshop is geared toward helping you better understand your insurance plan and how to make the most of it. We will review all the basics so that you can be confident in understanding and utilizing your coverage under the Columbia Student Health Insurance Plan. We will also have a Q&A following the presentation. Click the times on the left panel to register. Questions are encouraged! If you don’t understand something, odds are, many others do not either! For questions about insurance, email studentinsurance@columbia.edu

Fri. 9/23
Virtual
10:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.

Graduate Welcome: A one-day event developed for new and continuing MS/PhD and PhD students of color and allies from across all graduate fields. All students are welcome. The Columbia Graduate Welcome keynote and workshops focus on providing participants with access to knowledge and insights that will help them navigate their successful transition to, and progression in, their graduate studies. Click here for more information and to register. Questions? universitylife@columbia.edu

Call for Photo Shoot Participants

Do you love the camera and CLS? Sign up here to participate in photo shoots to promote the law school. Open to all class years! As a thank you, we will provide you with a beautiful headshot for your use. Our first shoots are this week, but we will do more throughout the year: if you can't participate in this time shoot but would to in the future, please email za2254@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.

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

Evening Shuttle
Intercampus Shuttle
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