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Student affairs news, events & deadlines

October 9, 2023

Intro to Summer Funding (Oct. 10) and 1L Professional Pathways Checklist

Intro to Summer Funding: 1L Mandatory - Tues. Oct. 10, 12:10-1:00 p.m. (Webinar) Learn about the Columbia Summer Funding (CSF) and Human Rights Internship (HRIP) programs and how to remain eligible to receive funding for your 1L summer. Completion of this program is mandatory for all 1Ls unless you have (1) secured a non-CSF-eligible position AND (2) completed the CSF Opt-Out Form.

And don't forget that your 1L Professional Pathways checklist is full of resources and important steps you will need to take to prepare for your summer job! And advisors from your career teams are avaialble to meet with you - make appointments in Symplicity.

Student Services

Mandatory Training Alert: The Columbia Community Citizenship Initiative launched on Sept. 25. You received an email from Joseph Defraine Greenwell with details. You are required to complete two additional trainings (one in Sexual Respect and one in Inclusion & Belonging) before Fri. Nov. 3. Click here to view training options and to register. These are separate from the Pre-Orientation tutorials, which you should have already completed. Questions?

Community Book Read: Civil Rights Queen - Oct. 11 @ 4:20 p.m. in JG 103 Join Tomiko Brown-Nagin, an award-winning legal historian and dean of Harvard Radcliffe Institute, for a conversation about Civil Rights Queen, her biography of Constance Baker Motley ’46, activist lawyer and the first Black woman appointed to the federal judiciary. No need to have read the book to come join the conversation. More

Problem Solving Drop-In Hours Moved from JG to WJWH Room 709. Mondays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM More

Upcoming Wellness Week: Oct. 9-13 - CLS is holding a "Wellness Week" in honor of the ABA's "Law School Mental Health Day." See below for a brief overview of the events and click here for more details and to register.
Wellness Resources Fair: Mon. Oct. 9, 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Vinyasa Yoga: Tues. Oct. 10, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Alice! Health Promotion - Sleep: Weds. Oct. 11, 12:10-1:10 p.m.
Thoughtful Thursday: Thurs. Oct. 12, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Paint & Snack: Fri. Oct. 13, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Registration Services

1L Midterms: The midterm schedule and further instructions will be shared with students later this week.

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 at 212-854-2668.

Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers

Forging a Protective Legal Framework for Human Rights Activism: Today, Mon. Oct. 9: 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 107 RSVP

Money Matters 101: Financing Your Public Interest Career: Thurs. Oct. 12: 12:10-1:10 p.m. on Zoom RSVP

Public Interest Community Coffee with Public Defender Students of Columbia: Thurs. Oct. 12: 3-4 p.m. in WJW 600 More

Join the Columbia Public Interest Community!

Resource of the Week: International Supplement to the Job Search Toolkit

Get all the public interest/public service news in the PI/PS Office newsletter!

Private Sector Careers

1L Intro to Networking: Making the Most of In-Person Networking Events Weds. Oct. 18, 12:10-1:10 PM in JG 106. RSVP Deadline: Weds. Oct.11

Bain & Company: Curious about Consulting? Webinar - Thurs. Oct. 12, 7:00-8:00 p.m. RSVP

If you have any questions regarding private sector employment, please contact the Office of Private Sector Careers.

Additional Announcements & Events

Fall study in Brazil (in English) Zoom Info Session - Tues. Oct. 10, 12:10-1:10 Learn about our semester program in Rio de Janeiro from a representative and students of FGV Direito Rio. We also have a program in Sao Paulo; speak to Office of International Programs for more info. RSVP to receive the Zoom link.

Student Resources

General
Roadmaps - A month-by-month snapshot of many of the key things to know and do during each year as a law student.
CLSConnect - an internal portal used by some student organizations and departments to share events, surveys, and track information.
Lawnet - update personal information, view class schedules, and check grades.
Lionmail - access the Lionmail email system.
Helpdesk - email the Helpdesk with tech support requests.

Careers & Professional Development
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.
Public Interest Job Search Tools - contains information to help you begin your public sector job or internship search including the Job Search Toolkit.
Public Interest Specializd Job Search Tools - includes tools to help you navigate a nuanced the job search process in certain substantive areas.

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