From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: October 24, 2022
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (3L Edition)



Student affairs news, events & deadlines October 24, 2022
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Deadlines

Thurs. Oct. 27 at 5:00 p.m. - Applications for the Davis Polk Leadership Initiative Innovation Grants: Innovation Grant recipients receive up to $1,000 in project funding to design and implement a project during the Spring semester. More information is available here, and you can apply directly here. Please reach out to Eunice Hong with any questions.
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Student Services

CLS Artist-In-Residence Short Film Series - Tues. Oct. 25, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 105. We will look at two short films from Self Evident Media Education, which often examine unknown stories related to the history of the creation and codification of a legalized caste system in the U.S. based on race. One film examines bias in the press and how that impacts our perception of history and the second film tells the story of a Black woman in Massachusetts who took legal action that directly led to the end of legal institution of slavery in Massachusetts. Click here for more information.

Pumpkin Carving Party - Thurs. Oct. 27 in WJW 600 (Morning Session: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m./Afternoon Session: 1:00-2:30 p.m.) You can carve a pumpkin with us or take one home to carve. Please use the SignUp link to RSVP. RSVP is required for both in-person carving and to take home. Pumpkins can be picked up 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Coming Soon: Dean's Town Hall - Thurs. Nov. 10, 12:00-1:00 p.m. in JG 104

Questions? Contact Student Services
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Career Services

The New York State Bar Association invites law students to join for free. Gain access to award-winning professional development, resources, discount benefits, scholarships, writing competitions, and much more! Details can be found here.

Virtual Programs: Students may register here for upcoming virtual programs hosted by the ABA and the Association for Conflict Resolution.

Contact the Office of Career Services

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Judicial Clerkships

If you have any questions regarding judicial clerkship and internship employment, please contact the Office of Judicial Clerkships.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

Registration Services

Spring Pre-Registration: Thurs. Nov. 3, 12:00 p.m. through Thurs. Nov. 10, 12:00 p.m. 
Professional Responsibility (PR) Direct Registration: Thurs. Nov. 3, 12:00 p.m. through Mon. Nov. 7, 12:00 p.m.
Please review the Course Guide for updated Spring 2023 and J-term courses.

New Rule about Credit/Fail Option for 2Ls and 3Ls: You now have the option to elect to have a letter grade changed to a grade awarded on a Credit/Fail (CR/F) basis in one non-mandatory class per semester (for a maximum of 10 credits overall). Students may choose to exercise this option in LawNet until 11:59 p.m. on the final day of scheduled upper-year Law classes, Fri. Dec. 9.

Fall 2022 Final Exam Reschedule Request Form: The form will be open through Tues. Nov. 1 at 12:00 p.m. EDT on our Fall 2022 Exams website under the second accordion: Rescheduling a Law School Exam

Deadline: If you are planning to split the credits for your supervised research into two semesters, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, please fill out the Year Course (YC) Grade form on our Registration Forms website due Thurs. Dec. 22.

Social Justice Initiatives

Today! SJI Monday: Careers in Human Rights - Mon. Oct. 24, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual Click here to register for Zoom link.

SJI/SPIN Public Interest Lawyering Series: Prosecution - Tues. Oct. 25, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 103. Click here for more information. 

Pro Bono Spring Break Caravan Info Session - Weds. Oct. 26, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 101. Click here for more information.

Money Matters 101: Grads on Career Paths, Money, and LRAP - Thurs. Oct. 27, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 417. Click here for more information.

Get all the public interest and government news in the SJI newsletter!

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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