From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: November 21, 2022
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (LL.M. Edition)


Student affairs news, events & deadlines November 21, 2022
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Student Services

Pie Day! - Tues. Nov. 22, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in Big Warren, 4th fl. - Student Services Lounge, Room 400. Share your gratitude with pie! Come by and leave a note of gratitude on our Wall of Thanks and grab a pie to go! Made possible by the Yagoda Family.

BONUS!! During the Pie Day hours, Student Services will be handing out vouchers for a free beverage from Scholastic on the first floor of Big Warren. To receive a voucher please make sure to show a Student Services member your completed evaluations screenshot or available on your phone when collecting your voucher. While supplies last.

Questions? Contact Student Services
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Social Justice Initiatives

SPIN/SJI Public Interest Lawyering Series: Policy - Tues. Nov. 22, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 103. Click here for more information and to register.

SJI Monday: Disability Rights - Mon. Nov. 28, 12:10-1:10 p.m., Virtual. Click here for more information and to register.

LL.M. Holiday Dinner - Thurs. Dec. 1, 5:00 p.m., WJW 1st Floor. Space is limited, so registration is required! Click here to register.

Get ALL the public interest and government news in our SJI newsletter!

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Judicial Clerkships

If you have any questions regarding judicial clerkship and internship employment, please contact the Office of Judicial Clerkships.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

Graduate Programs

Join our alumni directory LawLink! To connect with CLS alums and your classmates into the future, join Columbia LawLink now.

Drop-in Hours with OGP via Zoom - during Phase I of add/drop will be held:
Today - Nov. 21, Nov. 28, Nov. 30 & Dec. 2: 12:00-1:30 p.m. and Dec. 6: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Join ;here for all dates.

Visit Office of Graduate Degree Programs

Registration Services

Fall 2022 Exams: Individualized exam schedules are now available on LawNet.

Add/Drop Period - Phase I: Starting Today, Mon. 21 at 12:00 p.m.- Tues. Dec. 6 at 10:00 p.m.

Due to the Thanksgiving break this Thurs. Nov. 24 and Fri. Nov. 25, Registration Services will respond to emails on Mon. Nov. 28.

For students intending to graduate in May 2023, please complete and submit the Application for Degree by Thurs. Dec. 1 in order to be considered for degree certification.

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.

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Career Services

ICYMI: Please click here to view recordings of recent OCS programs, including the LL.M. Presenting Yourself in an Interview Program.

Contact the Office of Career Services


 

Additional Announcements & Events

- Health education visits with a confidential health promotion specialist. Schedule an appointment by emailing alice@columbia.edu or drop-in to discuss health and well-being questions and how to navigate Columbia resources. Urgent concerns drop-in at Lerner 502, Mondays – Thursdays from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. (check-in closes at 7:30 PM). Students can speak with a CPS provider should they be experiencing high levels of distress.
- Problem-solving/coping skills drop-in is also available at various times throughout the week for students to meet with a provider to talk through concerns that are impacting their emotional well-being or skills to deal with stress and anxiety.
- Coping Tools for a curated list of free or low-cost digital services, mobile apps, and online resources to support students experiencing distress outside business hours.

Today, 11/21
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
DOROT (171 W. 85th St.)



 		 DOROT Thanksgiving Meal Delivery - Volunteers Needed. This Thanksgiving, warm the heart of an older neighbor. Give a little time, make a big impact. Pre-registration and valid U.S. government-issued photo ID are required. All volunteers must wear masks for the duration of the program. To volunteer please email: volunteers@dorotusa.org.

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 Search Tools & Resources  - Includes application material templates, guides, podcasts, and links to useful resources. 

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. 

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

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