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Student affairs news, events & deadlines

October 23, 2023

Deadlines

Today, Mon. Oct. 23: Deadline to RSVP for OPSC's Navigating Summer Opportunities on Your Private Sector Path program. See more information below.

1L Professional Pathways Checklist

Your 1L Professional Pathways checklist is full of resources and important steps you will need to take to prepare for your summer job search! Advisors from the career teams are available to meet with you - make appointments through Symplicity. If you have not yet logged into Symplicity, you will need to request a password reset by emailing careerservices@law.columbia.edu

Student Services

Pumpkin Carving - Thurs. Oct. 26, 1:00-3:00 p.m. in WJW, 1st Fl. Feldberg Space. Hosted by Student Services and the Office Graduate Degree Programs. Click here for more info and to register.

Flu Fair - Mon. Oct. 23 until Thurs. Oct. 26, Lerner Hall Auditorium: Get a no-cost flu vaccine. Click here for more information and details on available hours.

Mandatory Training Reminder: The Columbia Community Citizenship Initiative (or CCI) launched on Sept. 25. You received an email from Joseph Defraine Greenwell (Office of University Life) with details. You are required to complete two additional trainings among many options (one in Sexual Respect and one in Inclusion & Belonging). You have until Fri. Nov. 3 to complete it. Click here to view training options and to register. These are separate from the Pre-Orientation tutorials, which you should have already completed. Questions? communitycitizenship@columbia.edu

Student Services Advisers: As a reminder, advisers are here to help you navigate all aspects of your life as a law student. You may reach out to any adviser, but all students have also been assigned an adviser by Legal Methods section:
Balganesh: Jordan Carr
Briffault: Lauren Levy
Bobbitt: Yadira Ramos-Herbert
Ginsburg and Harcourt: Jessica Valdes Jimenez

Registration Services

Bookmark the Registration Services' Resources and Procedures page for helpful handbooks and guides.

1L Midterms: Please check Lawnet for your midterm schedule under "Check Schedule."

Required Exam4 Download & Practice Test: Please download Exam4 and take a practice test in preparation for your upcoming midterms. This is required. For more information please refer to the email sent by Registration Services. Good luck!

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 at 212-854-2668.

Private Sector Careers

1L Student Journeys: Navigating Summer Opportunities on Your Private Sector Path - Thurs. Oct. 26, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 106. Click here to RSVP. by today. Students who RSVP after today are still encouraged to join the program and bring their own lunch to enjoy during the event.

CLS Connect Events Calendar: Information received by OPSC regarding firm events and receptions for LLM students will be posted on this calendar. Please make sure to check it regularly for firm event and RSVP information.

Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers

Public Interest Monday - Human Rights Career Pathways: Today, Mon. Oct. 23: 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual Click here to register for the Zoom link.

Pro Bono Spring Break Caravan Info Session: Weds. Oct. 25: 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. Click here to register for the Zoom link.

Public Interest Careers in LGBTQ Issues: Weds. Oct. 25: 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 103.

Public Interest Community Coffee: Thurs. Oct. 26: 2:00-3:00 p.m. in WJW 600. Click here for more information.

Join the Columbia Public Interest Community.

Get all the public interest/public service news in the PI/PS Office newsletter!

Additional Announcements & Events

Food Bank's Justice Served Campain Info Session - Weds. Nov. 1, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Bloomberg L.P. Global Headquarters (731 Lexington Ave.): Food Bank is gearing up for its 2024 Justice Served campaign - a citywide challenge to the legal community to help feed families in need throughout the year. Come learn about this year's campaign, running Feb. 5 through Mar. 15. Led by passionate legal minds across the five boroughs, this six-week-long endeavor is all about empowering its neighbors to achieve food security for good. To secure a spot for the info session, register by Fri. Oct. 27.

Student Resources

General
Roadmaps - A month-by-month snapshot of many of the key things to know and do during each year as a law student.
CLSConnect - an internal portal used by some student organizations and departments to share events, surveys, and track information.
Lawnet - update personal information, view class schedules, and check grades.
Lionmail - access the Lionmail email system.
Helpdesk - email the Helpdesk with tech support requests.

Careers & Professional Development
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.
Public Interest Job Search Tools - contains information to help you begin your public sector job or internship search including the Job Search Toolkit.
Public Interest Specializd Job Search Tools - includes tools to help you navigate a nuanced the job search process in certain substantive areas.

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