Virtual Employer Programs:
Reed Smith: What I Wish I Knew in Law School: Panel & Q&A - Today, Nov. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Click here to register.
Latham & Watkins: Perspectives from Big Law: A Conversation with Latham's Disability and Neurodiversity Network - Thurs. Dec. 1, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Click here to register.
Relaxation Through Art - Weds. Nov. 30, 3:00-4:00 p.m. in WJW 415. Come decompress through the practice of coloring! All LLMs and JDs are welcome. Come to an artistic session to take a break from your studies and tap into your inner creativity. Materials will be provided. Space is limited and there will be GIVEAWAYS. Click here to RSVP.
Columbia Health Resource: We want all students to have a healthy relationship with alcohol, if they choose to engage with it. If you feel you, or a friend of yours, could use support with smart, safe, and responsible drinking, view the wonderful resources here.
Spring 2023 Add/Drop Handbook: Please review the handbook on our Resources page.
Fall 2022 Exams: Individualized exam schedules are now available on LawNet.
Add/Drop Period: Phase 1 through Tues. Dec. 6 at 10:00 p.m.
If you are planning to split the credits for your supervised research into two semesters, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, please fill out the Year Course (YC) Grade form on our Registration Forms website due Thurs. Dec. 22.
Judicial Clerkships
If you have any questions regarding judicial clerkship and internship employment, please contact the Office of Judicial Clerkships.
The CLS communications office is looking for students to feature in an upcoming film about the Columbia Law experience and community. Filming takes place on Tues. Dec. 6 and Weds. Dec. 7 and would require 30-45 min. Interested? Email Jake (jr3779@columbia.edu) with your availability.
Additional Announcements & Events
- There will be a hybrid mindfulness meditation session in Case Lounge on Weds. Nov. 30 and a virtual morning yoga session on Fri. Dec. 2. Details on both can be found on LawCal.
Today, 11/28
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Faculty House
30 Years of SMS: Fireside Chat & Reception. To celebrate 30 years of SMS, join Neil Papworth - the engineer who sent the first ever SMS - in conversation with Goran Jursic, Ivan Ostojic, and Izabel Jelenic from the global communications company Infobip. A reception will immediately follow this milestone conversation. Open to all members of the Columbia community. RSVP is not required.
Fri. 12/2
12:00-2:00 p.m.
Butler Library
Study Break at Butler (with therapy dogs!): The much missed therapy dogs are coming back, along with other destressing activities. Open to graduate and undergraduate students with a valid CUID.
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/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.
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.