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Student affairs news, events & deadlines

January 23, 2023

Student Services

Dean Lester Lobby Breakfast - Tues. Jan. 24, 8:30-9:30 a.m. in WJW Lobby. Chat with Dean Gillian Lester while grabbing breakfast on your way to class or to study.

Beyond the Casebook: Studying Courts - Weds. Jan. 25, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 105. Profs. Huang, Judge, Pozen, and Schmidt will discuss studying, reforming, and litigating in the federal courts. Questions covered will include: How does the Supreme Court superintend the content of federal law? Are Justices just appellate judges, or is their role meaningfully different from other judges in the federal system? Lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more information.

Questions? Contact Student Services

Social Justice Initiatives

SJI Monday: Public Sector Networking - Today, Jan 23, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 106. Click here for more information and to register.

Making the Most of the PILC Fair Panel - Tues. Jan. 24, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. Learn more about the logistics of the PILC Fair and hear tips on interviews and table talks from a panel of 2Ls and SJI. Click here to register.

Virtual Drop-Ins: PILC Fair - Thurs. Jan. 26 at 12:10 p.m. Click here to register for the Zoom link.

Get all the public interest and government career news in the SJI newsletter.

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

Registration Services

Registration Services is wishing you well this semester! If you have any questions along the way feel free to drop by WJW 500, email, or call us (212-854-2668).

Career Services

Law Firm Events: The following programs will be held in the coming week (additional details, events, and RSVP information are listed on CLS Connect):
Latham & Watkins - Tonight, Jan. 23
Proskauer Rose - Tues. Jan. 24
Linklaters - Weds. Jan. 25 (lunchtime)
Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett - Weds. Jan. 25
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz - Thurs. Jan. 26

Padfolio Distribution - Weds. Jan. 25, in JGH's Drapkin Lounge, 8:30-9:30 a.m. or WJW Lobby, 12:00-1:00 p.m.: In preparation for the recruiting season, CLS-branded padfolios will be provided to all 1L students on behalf of the office of Professional Affairs Administration, OCS, SJI, and OJC. Please feel free to pick up your padfolio at one of the locations and times listed above.

Interview Resources: If you are interviewing with private sector employers for your 1L summer, please review available resources including "Preparing for Interviews", which are available on Symplicity in the Resources Library under Networking and Interview Preparation Resources.

Additional Announcements & Events

- Dry January Event hosted by OGP - Weds. Jan. 25, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 107. The amazing Lisa Smith, recovery advocate, writer, podcast host, and lawyer, will be at CLS to talk about her book, "A Girl Walks Out of a Bar." Lunch will be served and there will be giveaways. You won't want to miss it. Click here to RSVP.

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