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April 3, 2023

Student Services

University Life Events Council Application 2023-2024: University Life is currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Events Council. The University Life Events Council provides programs and activities for all Columbia students that promote community, well-being and inclusion & belonging. Take a moment to review available positions for the 2023-2024 academic year. Applications will be accepted until midnight on Sun. Apr. 9. Selected students will be required to go through onboarding, and will be required to attend Fall and Spring Retreats at the beginning of each semester and weekly virtual planning meetings with their committees. Team Leads and Chairs will be required to attend a bi-weekly virtual meeting with their advisor and bi-weekly in-person events council full team meeting. Questions about the University Life Events Council? Email Stephanie Busch.

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Social Justice Initiatives

Save the Date: SJI Monday Looking Ahead to 3L Year - Mon. Apr. 10, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. Click here to RSVP.

Get all the public sector and government career news in the SJI Newsletter!

Career Services

If you have any questions regarding private sector employment, please contact the Office of Career Services.

Contact the Office of Career Services

Registration Services

Credit/Fail (CR/F) rule: 2Ls and 3Ls may elect to have a letter grade changed to Credit/Fail (CR/F) in one non-mandatory class per semester (for a maximum of 10 credits overall). Please submit the digital Grade Adjustment Form on LawNet by Weds. Apr. 26 at 11:59 p.m. Please refer to the email we sent out for further information on this rule.

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).

Judicial Clerkships

On Service: A Fireside Chat Between the Hon. Alison Nathan and the Hon. Esther Salas - Today, Apr. 3, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 107. Judge Nathan and Judge Salas will discuss the insights gleaned from each of their distinguished careers, including, respectively, Judge Nathan's prior service as Special Counsel to New York Solicitor General Barbara Underwood, and as a Special Assistant to President Barack Obama; and Judge Salas' prior service as an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the District of New Jersey and a Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey. RSVP here.

How to Make a Judge List - Tues. Apr. 4, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 309. Are you planning on applying to clerkships this summer or in the future? Join the Office of Judicial Clerkships for a discussion on how to research judges and how to decide where to apply to clerkships. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP here.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

Additional Announcements & Events

Call for Participation: AALS Section on Balance and Well-Being in Legal Education. The Balance Section seeks to investigate, discover, and inspire those practices that support the well-being of law students, lawyers, and judges. The Balance Section knows that some of the best ideas come from law students so they are hosting a virtual Speed Share Series. Each session will feature 4-5 student presentations and will conclude with a brief Q&A with the student presenters. Submit your short summaries /abstracts here. Abstracts are due Fri., Apr. 14. Presentations are to take place June-July 2023 (exact dates and times TBD based on presenter availability). If you have any questions, please contact General Programming Committee Co-Chairs Daniel Kocal or Natalie Netzel.

Pre-Law Society Mentorship Program - Thurs. Apr. 6, 7:00-8:00 pm. The Columbia Pre-Law Society is proud to host a Speed-Friending Event for Columbia pre-law undergraduates to meet Columbia Law School students. Please RSVP here.

This week's Mindfulness Programming:
- Virtual Morning Yoga with Magi Pierce - TODAY, Apr. 3, 8:00-8:45 a.m. RSVP at this link. Live-stream is accessible with this link.

- In-person Lunchtime Mindfulness Meditation Session - Weds. Apr. 5, 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