2021-2022 Law School Supplemental Grant - Application Deadline Dec. 10, 2021
For students currently not receiving institutional grants but whose financial circumstances have recently changed, a need-based process is available to reevaluate eligibility for this supplemental award. Complete details regarding the process and required documentation is available from the Financial Aid Office at the following webpage.
Student Services
- Elizabeth Frankel Fellowship at the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights This Fellowship honors Liz’s passion for supporting law students as they learn to advocate effectively for immigrant children and families. The final deadline to submit an application for summer 2022 is Jan. 7. Questions?
- The Public Interest Legal Career Fair will be held virtually Feb. 3-4. Register now! The deadline to apply for interviews with over 250+ employers is Jan. 13 at 5 p.m.
- The Virtual Spring On-Campus Interview Program (Spring OCI) allows you to interview with public and private sector employers seeking CLS students. You'll be able to view participating employers Jan. 7.
-ICYMI: Exam4 webinar recording. The Exam4 software is now available for download at the Exam4 website. *Students must download the software by no later than Mon. Dec. 6, 2021.
Career Services
Please save the date for the following Spring programs:
Virtual drop-in hours to address questions regarding 1L law firm applications and to learn about the New York City Bar Diversity Fellowship - Thurs. Jan. 6, 12-1 p.m. EST.
1L Virtual Law Firm Networking Night - Weds. Jan. 12 6-8 p.m. EST.
Virtual Spring On-Campus Interviews (Spring OCI) - You'll be able to view participating employers (public and private sector) starting Jan. 7.
This is the last edition of The Gavel in 2021. We hope that you have found it helpful and informative, and we look forward to bringing you more timely and inspirational resources in 2022.
On behalf of all of our teams, best of luck with your exams, and have a wonderful break!
Open to any student, anywhere - click above for more. And CPS's Problem-Solving Drop-insare an opportunity to talk with a mental health professional about a specific situation that is causing emotional stress.
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.
The on-demand, point-to-point Public Safety Evening Shuttle by Via has replaced the escort service at the Morningside campus. Additionally, the Intercampus Shuttle runs Monday to Saturday, excluding University holidays.
This app not only connects users with quick access to Public Safety emergency services, it helps keep you updated with crime alerts, emergency protocols and critical campus safety protocols. Download it today!
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. LAP’s confidential hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 212.302.5787.
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