From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: December 5, 2022
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (1L Edition)



Student affairs news, events & deadlines December 5, 2022
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Deadlines

- Thurs. Dec. 8 - Deadline to complete the 1L Mandatory Careers Checklist.
- Fri. Dec. 9 at 5:00 p.m.
- Deadline to apply to be a Steering Committee Student Rep for the Reimagining the Law Library project. See more information below in the Student Services section.

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Student Services

ARGP and Racial and Social Justice Fellowship Information Session - Tues. Dec. 6, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. The Offices of Social Justice Initiatives and Student Services will host an information session on the Anti-Racism Grantmaking Program (ARGP) and the Racial and Social Justice Fellowships for the 2022-2023 academic year.  Click here to register. 

1L Breakfast - Fri. Dec. 9, 8:45-9:30 a.m. in the WJW Lobby. Need to fuel up before finals? Before your exam, Student Services will be in the lobby of WJW to greet you with coffee, bagels, and pastries in the morning.

Missed Academic Success: Writing Exams? No worries. We recorded the event. You can access it here. Good luck on your finals!

Call for Student Reps - Reimagining the Law Library: The Law School will undertake a multi-year project to renovate—and fully reimagine—the Law Library into a marquee space befitting its place at the nexus of student learning, groundbreaking scholarship, and community life. The Steering Committee is seeking student representation to help guide aspects of the design -- in particular, to provide input on the selection of furniture, finishes, and technology, as well as on sharing plans and information with the community. We expect that the Steering Committee will meet four times during the spring semester, starting in January. Please fill out this form if you are interested. The deadline to apply is Fri. Dec. 9 at 5:00 p.m. Students will be notified by the end of the exam period.

Questions? Contact Student Services
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Social Justice Initiatives

Register for the Public Interest Legal Career (PILC) Fair and apply to interview with employers. The deadline is Thurs. Jan. 12.

Need resume samples? Interview tips? Check out our revamped public sector job search tools page!

SJI is available for advising appointments over break.

Registration Services

Spring 2023 Add/Drop Handbook: Please review the handbook on our Resources page.

Fall 2022 Exams are almost here!  
Download Exam4 before your first exam.
- Please reference the Exams website for important information.
- Individualized exam schedules are now available on LawNet.
Good Luck!

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Career Services

Virtual Employer Programs: 
Students may register here for upcoming virtual programs hosted by LexisNexis and New York City Bar.

Save the Date: 1L Law Firm Networking Night - Weds. Jan. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Low Library. Additional details will be provided after exams.

Contact the Office of Career Services

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Judicial Clerkships

OJC Staffing Updates: As the fall semester comes to an end, we are excited to share some staffing updates. We wish you all the best during your final exams and best wishes for a restorative winter break.

Nuts & Bolts of Applying for Summer Judicial Internships Recording - Interested in a summer judicial internship, and missed our recent information session? Click here to watch a recording of our event on the Nuts and Bolts of Applying for Summer Judicial Internships. Continue to review OJC tips for obtaining a summer judicial internship here.

Save the Dates - Clerkships 101 Programs - Tues. Jan. 10 & Weds. Jan. 11, 12:10 - 1:10 p.m. Details to come on this signature program as you return to campus for the J-Term.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

See You in 2023!

This is the last edition of The Gavel in 2022. We hope that you have found it helpful and informative, and we look forward to bringing you more timely and inspirational resources in 2023.

On behalf of all of our teams, best of luck with your exams, and have a wonderful break!

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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