From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: October 24, 2022
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (LL.M. 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.

LLM Alumni Panel - Tues. Oct. 25, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual  Co-hosted by OCS and OGP. Hear from recent graduates about their job search and their career paths. Click here to RSVP.

ABA | Pathways to Employment in International Law - Weds. Oct. 26, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Virtual Click here to RSVP.

Resume Review: If you have not yet done so, please send your draft CLS-formatted private sector resume to your OCS counselor for their review. Any resumes already submitted to the Private Sector Resume Review Google Portal will be reviewed. Please note that you will need a CLS-style U.S. resume to apply for job postings, conduct networking efforts, and to participate in the Overseas Trained LLM Interview Program. Final resumes for the Interview Program must be uploaded to the LLM Consortium Symplicity by Weds. Oct. 26. Please review the OCS "Presenting Yourself in Writing Guide", Resume Templates, and "Presenting Yourself in Writing Workshop" video, all available on CLS Symplicity, when preparing your draft resume.

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

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Graduate Programs

Spring Pre-Registration REFRESHER Webinar - Tues. Oct. 27, 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. Join at this link. The webinar will be recorded for those who cannot attend live.

LL.M. Outlining Session - Mon. Oct. 31, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 208. Come get tips from some of your IAL TAs on how to best create your outlines in preparation for exams. The session will be recorded for those who cannot attend.

LL.M. Alumni Networking Night! - Weds. Nov. 2, 6:45-8:30 p.m. at the Faculty House. Meet some of our LLM alumni and learn about their professional pathways! Food and drinks will be served. You may come for any part of the event. RSVP here.

Visit Office of Graduate Degree Programs

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.

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!

Additional Announcements & Events

- Writing Center Workshop: Avoiding Unintentional Plagiarism. Review what must be cited in legal writing, and practice identifying citation failures that could result in unintentional plagiarism. Limit 20 people.
Mon. Oct. 24, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Register here.
Tues. Oct. 25, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Register here.
Weds. Oct. 26, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Register here.
If you have any questions, please email Misti Duvall 

Weds. 10/26
12:15-1:00 p.m.
Case Lounge
 
Hybrid Lunchtime Meditation Session: Check LawCal to access the link to RSVP or the Zoom link. Lunch will be available, so please RSVP by Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., if possible, to help us get an accurate sense of numbers.  Drop-ins are also welcome.
Fri. 10/28
8:00-8:45 a.m.
Virtual 
Virtual Morning Yoga with Magi Pierce:  Check LawCal to access the link.

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
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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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