From: Office of Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers
Date: September 16, 2021
Subject: 1L Mandatories, International Fellowships


Social Justice Initiatives at Columbia Law School
Events and Programs
1L Mandatories: Live Webinars


Job Search Strategies (Mandatory for 1Ls)

Monday, September 20
12:10pm - 1:10pm
Zoom
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Social Justice Initiatives (SJI) will help students navigate the process of searching for a summer job. SJI will provide information on useful resources for your job search and highlight important deadlines. This program is mandatory for all 1L students. 1Ls must attend this program in order to schedule a career advising appointment with an adviser in SJI, OCS or OJC. Please login with your own Zoom account and stay for the entire program so your attendance will be counted.
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Developing Your Legal Resume (Mandatory for 1Ls)

Thursday, September 23
12:10pm - 1:10pm
Zoom
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Social Justice Initiatives and the Office of Career Services will provide helpful guidance on drafting public and private sector resumes for summer internship applications. This program is mandatory for all 1L students. 1Ls must attend this program in order to schedule a career advising appointment with an adviser in SJI, OCS or OJC. Please login with your own Zoom account and stay for the entire program so your attendance will be counted.
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DC Externship Info Session

Thursday, September 30
12:10pm - 1:10pm
Zoom
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Learn about the Externship on the Federal Government--Semester in Washington, DC, which allows students to earn academic credit while working full-time within federal government law offices or Washington, DC-based nonprofits. The externship is open to 3Ls in the fall and 2Ls and 3Ls in the spring.
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SJI Monday Schedule

SJI Mondays are informal talks by practitioners in public interest, government, or human rights. Topics and speakers will be announced.
  • October 4, 12:10-1:10 p.m.
  • October 18, 12:10-1:10 p.m.
  • November 1, 12:10-1:10 p.m.
  • November 15, 12:10-1:10 p.m.
Time for all: 12:10-1:10 p.m.

New Career Resource

SJI's new Guide to International Fellowships is now available on the SJI Job Search Tools page, under "Postgraduate Fellowships."

Upcoming Deadlines
A non-exhaustive list of upcoming student deadlines


Postgraduate Fellowships

Sept. 20: EJW Fellowship
Oct. 8: Sandler/Human Rights Watch
Date TBA: Norton Rose Fellowship at the Door
Nov. 1: Singer Fellowship
Nov. 15: Millstein Fellowship


Other

Oct. 4: Spring DC Externship Application
Oct. 14: EJW Career Fair Registration Deadline

SJI Is Here for You

We're back in person on the 8th floor of Big Warren. The office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In-Person Availability

Dean Erica Smock: Tuesdays, Thursdays, some Mondays and Fridays

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

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 must still schedule advising appointments on Symplicity.
News and Notes
Postgraduate Fellowship Corner

Select Information on Postgraduate Fellowships


3L Deadlines

  • EJW: 9/20
    Create a project or apply to a program dedicated to a specific population or legal need
  • Fried Frank: 10/15
    Work in Fried Frank’s litigation department for two years, followed by two years at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund
  • Sandler: 10/8
    Work at Human Rights Watch for one year
  • Norton Rose: Typically due in October
    Work at The Door Legal Services Center for 16 months
  • Singer: 11/1
    Work in domestic public interest for one year
  • Millstein: 11/15
    Work in financial regulation in Congress or a federal agency for one year

Explore Fellowships

Columbia Fellowships

International Fellowships Guide (under "Postgraduate Fellowships")

Videos: Fellowships Overview for J.D.s and LL.M.s

2L Summer Opportunity

The Ella Baker Summer Internship funds 2Ls to work at the Center for Constitutional Rights. Deadline: 10/19 

@ Columbia and Beyond


Equal Justice Works Career Fair: 2Ls, 3Ls, LL.M.s
The fair will be held online 10/21-10/23; registration closes 10/14. Columbia is covering the registration cost; you will not need to pay when you register. Participating employers

Racial Justice Mini-Grant Program Info Session
9/22, 5-6 p.m.
9/28, 12-1 p.m.

Lies and Democracy
9/24, 1-2:30 p.m.

National Law Students Workers’ Rights Virtual Conference
10/15-10/17

Learn from experts on workers rights, connect to others passionate about labor issues, and explore a career in labor law. Registration closes 10/11.

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.

Staff List
Statement from the SJI Racial Justice Committee