Public Interest Monday:
Human Rights Career Pathways

Monday, Oct. 23
12:10-1:10 p.m. on Zoom

Join speakers from NGOs and international organizations for a conversation about diverse careers in human rights, their career paths, and their advice for launching a career in human rights.

Spring Break Pro Bono Caravan Info Session

Wednesday, Oct. 25
12:10-1:10 p.m. on Zoom

Every spring break, teams of Columbia Law School students work at legal organizations across the U.S. and abroad, gaining field experience while providing much-needed support to host organizations. Join us to learn about spring break caravans and the application process.

Public Interest Careers in LGBTQ Issues with OutLaws

Wednesday, Oct. 25
12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 103

Featuring direct services, impact litigation, and public defense employers, including New York Legal Assistance Group, LGBTQ Law Project, Lambda Legal, the Bronx Defenders, and LGBTQ Defense Project. Lunch will be provided. Cosponsors: PI/PS Office, OFGP, CLS Secularism Society.

Public Interest Community Coffee

Thursday, Oct. 26
2-3 p.m. on WJW 600 Terrace

The Columbia Public Interest Community Coffee is a weekly informal coffee hour on the WJW 600 Terrace on Thursdays at 3 p.m. and the LAST Thursday of the month at 2 p.m.

Coffee, tea, and cookies provided. No RSVP necessary.

Public Interest Monday:
Health Law with Lisa Landau and Jeffrey Senger

Monday, Oct. 30
12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 106
RSVP five days ahead to prevent food waste

Lisa Landau is the general counsel for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and Jeffrey Senger is the former chief counsel for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Topics will include reproductive justice, vaccines, the opioid crisis, and mental health.

Postgraduate Fellowships

Nov. 1: Singer Social Justice Fellowship (J.D.s)
Nov. 15: Manne/Texas Defender Service (J.D.s)
Dec. 4: Millstein Financial Regulation, Government Service (J.D.s)
 

Summer Funding and Summer Programs

Nov. 30: Deadline for 1Ls to complete their CSF checklist
Nov. 30: Human Rights Internship Program (HRIP) application

End Hunger in NYC

Also @ Columbia (and Beyond)

Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology
Oct. 24, 5 p.m.

NYS Bar Civil Legal Services Career Fair
Oct. 25, 12-5 p.m. (Virtual)
Network with over 25 organizations—all of which are hiring!

Leaders in Civil Liberties: Alicia Bannon
Oct. 25, 12:10 p.m.

Asylum Seekers: A Story of Civil and Human Rights
Oct. 25, 6 p.m.

Pro Bono Goes Green: Finding Pro Bono Work that Helps the Environment
10/26, 2 p.m.

To Al Otro Lado and Back
Oct. 26, 12:10 p.m.

The Indian Supreme Court at 75: Protecting Rights, Expanding Freedom
Oct. 27, 12:10 p.m.

Summer 2024 HRIP Application

The Human Rights Internship Program (HRIP) supports 1Ls and 2Ls who want to work in human rights over the summer and are interested in the postgraduate practice of human rights law. Apply by Nov. 30!

Kramer Levin 1L Racial Justice Initiative Scholars Program

Participate in clinics and projects focused on combating racial injustice and inequality. Applications considered on a rolling basis through Jan. 8. 

Funding Opportunities