From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: February 20, 2023
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (2L Edition)



Student affairs news, events & deadlines February 20, 2023
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Deadlines

- Weds. Feb. 22 at 5:00 p.m. - Deadline to enter the lottery to have breakfast with Dean Lester next Tues. Feb. 28. See below for more information.

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Student Services

LCI: Kristin Henning's Rage Against Innocence - Today, Feb. 20, 12:10-1:00 p.m. in JG 105.  Georgetown Law Professor and Director of Georgetown’s Juvenile Justice Clinic and Initiative, Kristen Henning will discuss her book, Rage Against Innocence, with Professors Amber Baylor and Bernard Harcourt. Lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more information.

Breakfast with Dean Lester - Tues. Feb. 28, 8:30-9:30 a.m. You are invited to sign up for the opportunity to have an intimate breakfast with Dean Lester. If you are interested, please enter the lottery here by 5:00 p.m. on Wed. Feb. 22. You will receive confirmation if you are selected. You will receive confirmation if you are selected.

Questions? Contact Student Services
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Career Services

State of the Legal Private Sector Market - Weds. Feb. 22, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. Hear the insights of James Jones who will review 2022 trends affecting private sector law practice and share his thoughts on how the practice will evolve in 2023. Please consider attending if you want to learn more about legal practice economics. Click here to RSVP.

10 Tips for Selecting a Practice Area - Tues. Feb. 28, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 103. Stephanie Biderman and Michelle Fivel, partners at Major, Lindsey & Africa legal search firm, will help you gain the foundational tools to enable you to make a strong and informed career decision about practice group selection. Click here to RSVP.

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Registration Services

Tip of the week from Registration Services: Bookmark the Law School Academic Calendar and add important dates to personal calendars.

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 (212-854-2668).

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Social Justice Initiatives

Columbia Outlaws Event: Queer and Trans Folks in the Criminal Legal System - Weds. Feb. 22, 12:10-1:10 p.m in JG 107. 

Public Interest Dine & Learn with Grads: Gender Justice in Government - Thurs. Feb. 23, 6:00-8:00 p.m. near campus. Click here to RSVP.

NEW: Public Defense Brown Bag Lunch Series -  Fri. Mar. 3, Mar. 10, and Apr. 14, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. Click here to register for the Zoom link.

Spring OCI: The Virtual Spring On-Campus Interview Program 'Add' period is open for employers with open slots on their schedules. Please check Symplicity for employers, dates, and instructions.

Get all the public sector career news in the SJI Newsletter!
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Judicial Clerkships

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

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Additional Announcements & Events

The CLS International Study Application for international semester, global alliance and dual degree programs is open until March 1. 2Ls can apply to spend their 3L fall or spring semesters 2023-24 studying at a partner law school overseas. Students should follow these instructions before starting an application. Questions?

This week's Mindfulness Programming:

Virtual Morning Yoga with Magi Pierce - TODAY, Feb. 20, 8:00-8:45 a.m. RSVP at this link. Live-stream is accessible with this link.
- In-person Lunchtime Mindfulness Meditation Session - Weds. Feb 22, 12:15-1:00 p.m. in Case Lounge. Drop-ins are welcome, but if you would like lunch please RSVP by TODAY at 1:00 pm. . Live-stream is also available here. For information on this session click here.

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

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

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