From: Office of Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers
Date: October 28, 2021
Subject: SJI Monday on Repro Rights, Labor Law Panel, Intern at the DOJ


Social Justice Initiatives at Columbia Law School
Events and Programs

Today! SJI Monday: The Struggle for Reproductive Rights–Litigation and Advocacy in the U.S. and Abroad

Monday, November 1
12:10-1:10 p.m.
Zoom

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Reproductive rights are human rights. Yet these rights are constantly under attack, in the U.S. and around the world. Join us as Christina Zampas of the Center for Reproductive Rights and Joel Dodge, previously of the Center and now SJI Director of Public Interest Professional Development, talk about their work defending reproductive rights in the U.S. and globally, their career paths, and how law students can get involved.

Careers in Education Law

Thursday, November 4
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Zoom

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Join the Columbia Law School Education Law and Policy Society to hear from panelists currently working in the education law space and learn how you can pursue work in the field of education as well. With:
  • Jessica Alcantara, Staff Attorney, Advancement Project
  • Molly Gurny, Director of Legal Strategy and Policy, Center for Public Research and Leadership
  • Daniela Nauffal, Staff Attorney, Advocates for Children of New York
  • Elizabeth Curran, Staff Attorney, New York Legal Assistance Group, Special Education Department

Labor Law Panel with the Peggy Browning Fund

Thursday, November 4
4-5 p.m.
Zoom

Registration deadline is November 3

Interested in advocating for workplace justice? Learn about the Peggy Browning Fund (PBF) paid summer fellowships, explore career paths in workers’ rights, and connect with local labor and employment lawyers.

  • Cynthia Estlund, NYU School of Law
  • Kate Andrias, Columbia School of Law
  • Sarah Leberstein, Make the Road NY
  • Jessica Ludd, United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals
  • Nicole Oliver, National Labor Relations Board
  • Megan Stater Shaw, Cohen, Weiss & Simon

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. Learn how to consider different roles and opportunities as well as navigate job transitions to create a fulfilling career over the long term.

Learn About Internships at the 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.

Tuesday, November 9, 12-12:30 p.m.
Volunteer Legal Internships at the U.S. Department of Justice
Password: VLIPWebinar21 (Should populate automatically)
Event Access Code: 2761 325 9845 (You should not need this code if you follow the link)

Wednesday, November 10, 1-1:30 p.m.
Volunteer Legal Internships at the U.S. Department of Justice
Password: VLIPWebinar21 (Should populate automatically)
Event Access Code: 2761 979 4593 (You should not need this code if you follow the link)

Wednesday, November 10, 3-3:30 p.m.
Volunteer Legal Internships at the U.S. Department of Justice
Password: VLIPWebinar21 (Should populate automatically)
Event Access Code: 2761 061 6720 (You should not need this code if you follow the link)

Call-In: (210) 795-0506 or 1 (877) 465-7975 U.S. Toll Free

Need help? Email: Liliana.Daniel@usdoj.gov | help.webex.com
Upcoming Deadlines
A non-exhaustive list of upcoming student deadlines


Postgraduate Fellowships

Nov. 1: Singer Fellowship
Nov. 5: Norton Rose Fellowship at The Door
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:

LL.M. Fellowships:

Save the date for our LL.M. Fellowship Event on 11/11!

ABA Government and Public Sector Panel for Law Students

11/5, 1-2 p.m.

Join us for a panel discussion led by a variety of government and public sector lawyers on job opportunities and working in the public sector. Learn more about careers in government and meet experienced government lawyers. Find out why they entered public service and what they look for in new hires.

Public Interest Essay Competition

The University of Pennsylvania Law Review Public Interest Essay Competition is accepting student-authored articles on the topic of social justice and public interest law. The winner will be awarded a $5,000 grant to implement a public interest project related to the article and a $500 cash prize. Deadline: 2/1/22

At Columbia and Beyond

A New Vision for the 21st Century Prosecutor: Panels
11/5, 2 p.m.
Description and Registration

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.

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