From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: January 17, 2023
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (2L Edition)


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

- Weds. Jan. 18 at 8:00 a.m. - Business School cross-registration deadline.
- Fri. Jan. 20 at 8:00 a.m. - All other cross-registration deadlines.
- Fri. Jan. 27: SIPA cross-registration deadline.
See below for more information and open dates.

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

- Mon. Jan 23 at 10:00 p.m. - Add/Drop Phase Two closes
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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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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.

Contact the Office of Career Services

Registration Services

Add/Drop Phase Two closes on Mon. Jan. 23, 10:00 p.m.

First Day of action required on waitlist notifications begins today, Jan. 17 at 2:00 p.m., students will have 12 hours to take action.

Spring 2023 Registration Forms
- Registration Forms must be submitted by Weds. Jan. 25 at 12:00 p.m.
-The Registration Forms Guide on our Resources page explains each form and how to submit digital forms via Lawnet.
- Registration Services approves forms on a rolling basis.

Cross Registration Dates
Business School: Tues. Jan. 17 at 8:00 a.m. through Weds. Jan. 18 at 8:00 a.m. for 24 hours ONLY.
SIPA: Mon. Jan. 23 to Fri. Jan 27
All Other Cross-Registration Requests: Thurs. Jan. 19 at 8:00 a.m. through Fri. Jan 20 at 8:00 a.m. for 24 hours ONLY.
Please visit the Cross-Registration for Law Students website for more information.

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Judicial Clerkships

Clerkships 201 for 2Ls and 3Ls - Thurs. Jan. 19 or Mon. Jan. 23, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 101. A discussion on the nuts and bolts of the clerkship application process as a 2L or 3L applicant. What do you need to do this Spring to apply in June as a 2L or recent graduate? Learn why April through July of every year is the busiest hiring period for judges. This presentation will be repeated twice; you may join one of two programs. Click here to RSVP.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

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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