From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: April 3, 2023
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (LL.M. Edition)



Student affairs news, events & deadlines April 3, 2023
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Registration Services

July 2023 Bar Exam: If you plan on taking the July 2023 NYS Bar Exam, your application must be filed between April 1 - April 30. If you miss the deadline the next opportunity to sit for the bar is February 2024. Visit NYS Board of Law Examiners (NYS BOLE) for detailed information on the New York State bar examination application and requirements, including applying for disability-related accommodations.

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).

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Judicial Clerkships

On Service: A Fireside Chat Between the Hon. Alison Nathan and the Hon. Esther Salas - Mon. Apr. 3, 12:10-1:10p.m. in JG 107. Judge Nathan and Judge Salas will discuss the insights gleaned from each of their distinguished careers, including, respectively, Judge Nathan's prior service as Special Counsel to New York Solicitor General Barbara Underwood, and as a Special Assistant to President Barack Obama; and Judge Salas' prior service as an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the District of New Jersey and a Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey. RSVP here.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

Graduate Programs

LLM Coaching Program: You're invited to participate in our pilot launch of the LLM Coaching Program. If you are interested in being coached between now and graduation, please read here and email Marissa indicating your interest.

Graduation Tams: We have a limited number of tams if you are experiencing financial hardship. Please email OGP to schedule a time to pick one up; no questions asked.

Visit Office of Graduate Degree Programs

Social Justice Initiatives

Get all the public sector and government career news in the SJI Newsletter

Career Services

If you have any questions regarding private sector employment, please contact the Office of Career Services.

Additional Announcements & Events


Call for Participation: AALS Section on Balance and Well-Being in Legal Education. The Balance Section seeks to investigate, discover, and inspire those practices that support the well-being of law students, lawyers, and judges. The Balance Section knows that some of the best ideas come from law students so they are hosting a virtual Speed Share Series. Each session will feature 4-5 student presentations and will conclude with a brief Q&A with the student presenters. Submit your short summaries /abstracts here. Abstracts are due Fri., Apr. 14. Presentations are to take place June-July 2023 (exact dates and times TBD based on presenter availability). If you have any questions, please contact General Programming Committee Co-Chairs Daniel Kocal or Natalie Netzel.
Pre-Law Society Mentorship Program - Thurs. Apr. 6, 7:00-8:00 pm. The Columbia Pre-Law Society is proud to host a Speed-Friending Event for Columbia pre-law undergraduates to meet Columbia Law School students. Please RSVP here.
This week's Mindfulness Programming:
Virtual Morning Yoga with Magi Pierce - TODAY, Apr. 3, 8:00-8:45 a.m. RSVP at this link. Live-stream is accessible with this link.

- In-person Lunchtime Mindfulness Meditation Session - Weds. Apr. 5, 12:15-1:00 p.m. in Case Lounge. Drop-ins are welcome, but if you would like lunch please RSVP by TODAY at 1:00 pm. Live-stream is also available here. For information on this session click here.

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

Intercampus Shuttle   
Manhattanville Loop
On-Demand Evening Shuttle
Passio Go! app
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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