From: Office of Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers
Date: November 2, 2023
Subject: Money Matters 102, Special Faculty Office Hours, and More


Columbia Law School Office of Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers (PI/PS)
Events and Programs

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 75: A Vision for the Future

Monday, Nov. 6
12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 102B
Register

Join U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights for a conversation about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the future of human rights. 

Faculty Office Hours for the Public Interest Community

Professor Elora Mukherjee
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1:10-3 p.m. in JG 805
Areas of Study: Social Justice, Human Rights

Professor Clare Huntington
Thursday, Nov. 9, 5-6 p.m. in JG 810
Areas of Study: Constitutional Law, Family, Gender, Sexuality

What Is the Columbia Public Interest Community?

It's a network for all students interested in public interest, regardless of the sector they will work in post-graduation. Its goal is to strengthen bonds between students and enrich their public interest experience. Join on CLS Connect today! Learn more.

Money Matters 102:
Grads on Transitions and Finances

Thursday, Nov. 9
12:10-1:10 p.m. on Zoom

Sometimes the easiest way to figure out how to finance a public interest career is to hear how recent graduates make their living doing what they love. Hear Columbia Law alumni share stories, salaries, and the resources that helped them with loans, jobs, and money.

Public Interest Community Coffee

Thursday, Nov. 9
3-4 p.m. in WJW 600

Join the Columbia Public Interest Community for weekly coffee. Caffeinate in community and connect with PI/PS Office advisers and staff in an informal setting. Coffee, tea, and cookies provided. No RSVP necessary.

Public Interest Monday: Direct Services

Monday, Nov. 13
12:10-1:10 p.m. in TBD
Register

Interested in working directly with low-income clients? Learn about direct legal services, including postgraduate job opportunities and how you can best prepare for them while at the Law School. Moderated by Hasan Shafiqullah, specialist career adviser in the PI/PS Office. Lunch provided! RSVP five days ahead to prevent food waste.

Save the Dates! 

Public Interest Community Office Hours with Professor Kate Andrias
Nov. 16, 10-11:30 a.m. in JG 809

Public Interest Community Coffee with Professor David Pozen
Nov. 16, 3-4 p.m. in WJW 600

LL.M. Public Interest Holiday Luncheon
Nov. 30, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in TBD

Upcoming Deadlines

Postgraduate Fellowships

Nov. 15: Manne/Texas Defender Service (J.D.s)
Dec. 4: Millstein Financial Regulation, Government Service (J.D.s)
 

Summer Funding and Summer Programs

Nov. 30: Deadline for 1Ls to complete their CSF checklist
Nov. 30: Human Rights Internship Program (HRIP) application

The PI/PS Office Is Here for You

Make an advising appointment on Symplicity

Marka Belinfanti
Pro Bono

Joel Dodge
Postgraduate Fellowships, Public Interest Lawyering

Jean Fischman
Berger Fellows

Emily Harris
Public Defense

Alex Hogan
Government

Kerry McLean
Human Rights, Public International Law, HRIP

Tory Messina
Career Transitions, LRAP, Public Interest Law Firms

Hasan Shafiqullah
Direct Services, Immigration, Housing, Welfare Benefits, LGBTQ+ Advocacy

Grace Shim
Employment, Housing, Civil Rights, Nonprofit Management, Mediation

Full staff list and bios
News and Notes

Salzburg Cutler Fellows Program in International Law and Public Service

Fellows present a paper, to be submitted in an executive summary for review by the participants and professors, judges, and practitioners. 2Ls, 3Ls and LL.M.s with strong international law interest or background encouraged to apply. Deadline: Nov. 19.

Interested in Working in Labor Law This Summer?

The Peggy Browning Fund Summer Fellowship Program provides stipends to 1Ls and 2Ls who dedicate their summer to advancing the cause of workers' rights. Deadline is January 12.

Funding Opportunities

Public Service Bridge Loan
LRAP-eligible loan for 3Ls to fund bar prep and pre-bar expenses. Due May 10.

CLS Funding Resources
Internal and external funding available to or specifically for CLS students.

MAX Scholarship Opportunities
MAX automatically enters students into scholarship drawings if they complete online financial education or attend events.
The Office of Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers (the PI/PS Office) 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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