Skadden Fellowship Info Session

March 22, 12:10-1:10 p.m., WJW 309 or on Zoom
Register: In Person or Zoom

Any student planning to work in public interest after graduation is strongly encouraged to attend. The Skadden Fellowship supports public interest work with a host. Kathleen Rubenstein, Skadden Foundation executive director, will talk about the fellowship, its project requirements, and the application process. Patricia Okonta '18 will discuss her experience as a fellow. There will be a Q&A, so bring at least one good question! Lunch will be provide in person.

Skadden applications are due in September 9. You are eligible if you will be a 3L or a judicial clerk at that time.

Skadden Consultations

March 22, 1:15-2:30 p.m., WJW 309
March 23, 2-3:30 p.m., Zoom
Sign up

Kathleen Rubenstein will be available for individual appointments with interested students. Learn more about the fellowship and how best to position your application, and connect one-on-one. Space is limited; sign up early!

LRAP Updates and Resources

March 24, 12:10-1:10 p.m., Room TBD or on Zoom
Register: In Person or Zoom

SJI and Financial Aid will provide a solid introduction to Columbia's Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP), the latest improvements, the three LRAP tracks, "Enhanced LRAP," and frequently asked questions. With the Office of Judicial Clerkships, SPIN. Lunch will be provided in person.

Submit questions in advance! Share them when doing in-person registration or by emailing ev2494@columbia.edu.

SJI Monday:
Looking Ahead to 2L Year

March 28, 12:10-1:10 p.m., Zoom
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Get set for success in your 2L year! Current 1Ls, learn how to use the next year to chart your path toward a public interest, government, or human rights career. Hear from SJI advisers on what you need to know

New Summer Funding

Kay Crawford Murray Commercial and Federal Litigation Section Diversity Fellowship
$6,000, Due March 21
Open to 1Ls. Work at the Supreme Court of New York Commercial Division.

The following are due April 4:

Venable Fellowship
$10,000 (includes CSF or HRIP earnings)
Open to 1Ls. Funds work in public interest or government in select cities.

Public Service Catalyst Fellowship
$5,000 ($2,500 from CSF, $2500 from Catalyst)
Open to 1Ls and 2Ls. Funds work at specific kinds of public interest or government employers.

John Paul Stevens Fellowship
$2,500 (in addition to CSF earnings)
Open to 1Ls. Funds work in public interest or government, not including judicial internships.

New 2L Scholarship

Judge Bernard S. Meyer Scholarship
$5,000, Due April 8
Awarded to a 2L who excels in legal writing and advocacy skills.

Postgraduate Fellowships

May 2: J.D. Pathways
June 20: Enhanced LRAP

Summer Funding

April 1: Miss the CSF Payment Session? Watch the video and do the quiz
April 4: Venable, Catalyst, and John Paul Stevens summer fellowship applications

Other

May 13: 3L Bridge Loan

Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment Summer Jobs

Deadline: March 31

The Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment is hiring for summer internships related to sustainable international investment. Remote work is an option.

Also at Columbia (and Beyond)

Abolition Advocacy Fair
March 23, 12-2 p.m., Columbia School for Social Work 3rd Floor Terrace

Smith Family Human Rights Clinic Project Presentations
March 28, 12:10 p.m

Navigating Social Justice Advocacy as Muslim Lawyers: A Muslim Law Students' Association Program
March 28, 6-7 p.m.
Meeting Link:
TinyUrl.com/2p9ebrhX
ID: 941 8055 8480, Passcode: MLSA2022

Ambedkar Law Lectures:
Historical Injustice, Agency & Resentment
March 28 and March 31, 4:30 p.m.

Democracy's Futures: Seyla Benhabib & Nicola Lacey
April 7, 5:45 p.m.

Journal of Transnational Law Award Banquet
April 9, 6 p.m.

1Ls: A Note on EIP

The Early Interview Program (EIP), run by the Office of Career Services, is the principal method through which 2Ls secure summer associate positions at private sector firms.

Not Interested in EIP?
You can opt out of EIP emails. Be sure to speak with SJI about 2L summer public sector positions.

Interested in EIP?
This year EIP will be July 28 through August 2. Please take these dates into account when scheduling your summer job.

Postgraduate Fellowship Corner

Select Deadlines

J.D. Pathways: May 2
Public interest, government, or human rights work in the U.S. or abroad, one year.

Resources

Introduction to Postgraduate Fellowships (Video)

Organization-Based Fellowship Tracker

Connect with the Public Interest/Public Service Council

The council is a large group of senior alumni who are experts and leaders (past and present) in the public interest and government sectors, both in the U.S. and abroad. Students interested in connecting with a council member should email SJI Dean Erica Smock.