From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: January 17, 2023
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (1L Edition)



Student affairs news, events & deadlines January 17, 2023
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Deadlines (all times are EST unless noted)

- Thurs. Jan. 19 at 12:00 p.m. - Deadline to submit 1L Elective Switch Request form. See below for more details.

- Fri. Jan. 20 at 5:00 p.m. - Spring OCI Bidding deadline.

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Student Services

Returning from the White House: Professor Tim Wu in conversation with FT Columnist Rana Foroohar - Weds. Jan. 18, 12:10-1:10 p.m in JG 106. Tim Wu, who recently returned to Columbia from the White House, will reflect on his experiences working on competition and tech policy over the first two years of the Biden Administration. Lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis Click here for more information.

Questions? Contact Student Services
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Social Justice Initiatives

Fireside Chat with Professor Franke - Weds. Dec. 18, 4:00 p.m. in WJW Feldberg. RSVP Required. 

Public Interest Happy Hour - Thurs. Dec. 19, 5:00 p.m. in WJW Feldberg. Click here for more information.

Spring OCI Bidding deadline is Fri. Jan. 20 at 5:00 p.m.

SJI Monday: Networking - Mon. Jan 23, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Location TBD. Click here for more information and to register. 

Get more public interest news from SJI's newsletter!
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Judicial Clerkships

ICYMI: Interested in clerking after graduation, and missed our recent Clerkships 101 information session? Click here to watch a recording of our event and learn what steps you should take as a 1L to set yourself up for success.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

Registration Services

1L Elective Switch Request Period
- Tues. Jan 17 at 12:00 p.m. through Thurs. Jan. 19 at 12:00 p.m.: Please complete and submit the 1L Elective Switch Request form
- Fri. Jan. 20 at 5:00 p.m.: 1L Elective Switch Requests Completed

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Career Services

Spring OCI: Bidding will remain open until Fri. Jan. 20 at 5:00 p.m. Please find all relevant details in the email you received from Career Services on Fri Jan.13.

Law Firm Events: The following programs will be held in the coming week (additional details, events, and RSVP information are listed on CLS Connect):
Weil, Gotshal & Manges - Tonight
Sullivan & Cromwell - January 18
Davis Polk & Wardwell - January 19
Latham & Watkins - January 23
Proskauer Rose - January 24

Kirkland & Ellis' first “Corporate Academy” is a bespoke opportunity for 1Ls to learn more about corporate career paths in Miami including M&A/PE, debt finance, investment funds, capital markets, etc. Additional details can be found here.

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.

Contact the Office of Career Services

Additional Announcements & Events

The Davis Polk Leadership Initiative is delighted to announce our Spring 2023 Innovation Grant Recipients. We extend our warm congratulations to the following recipients and look forward to seeing how their projects develop:
  • Alexis Allen, 2L ("Diversity @ The Bar" Podcast with a focus on Black women lawyers)
  • Xiaoyu Huang, 2L ("Object of His Expedition", a classical music recital of immigrant music)
  • Olivia Martinez, 3L ("Better Days" Podcast, a collaboration with the Center for Institutional and Social Change and justice-impacted community members)
  • Chineze Osakwe, 2L (Professionalism closet in collaboration with local community groups, for the benefit of justice-impacted community members)
  • Katelin Walsch, Faculty Coordinator (Developing pilot event to foster engagement and community between faculty and faculty assistants)
If you would like to learn more about DPLI or about the work of its Fellows and Grant Recipients, please visit our website or email Eunice Hong.

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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