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Student affairs news, events & deadlines

February 6, 2023

Looking for Interview Attire?

CLS students in need of professional interview attire are invited to connect with The Wardrobe for a free virtual meeting with a personal stylist, who will help you pick out a high-quality, pre-loved outfit. Interested students, please complete this form to receive more information. Please note: clothing will take approximately two weeks to arrive, so please complete the form as soon as possible to book your appointment.

Spring OCI Reminder

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.

Student Services

The Academic Coaching Center is now open for the Spring 2023 semester! The Center pairs 1Ls with upper-year students to receive free tutoring in any of the 1L foundation classes. The Center complements support that you receive from TAs, professors, and peer mentors and is not a resource for exam strategizing. To request a coach, fill out this form. Once you are paired with a coach, you can send them additional questions and can meet as regularly throughout the semester as you would like, up until the end of 1L classes (4/26). You may request a coach for one or two subjects with the opportunity to request a coach for a third subject later in the semester. If you have questions, please email the Coaching Center.

Questions? Contact Student Services

Social Justice Initiatives

SJI Monday: Technology and Privacy Law - Today, Feb. 6, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 106. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Columbia Summer Funding Mandatory Payment Session w/ HR & OFA - Thurs. Feb. 9, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. Click here to register.

Public Interest Dine & Learn Dinners with Practitioners: various dates in Feb. & March. Check the schedule and sign up!

Get all the public interest and government career news in the SJI newsletter!

Registration Services

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).

Career Services

Law Firm Events: The following programs will be held in the coming week (all are in the evening unless otherwise indicated). Additional details, events and RSVP information are listed on CLS Connect:
Cravath, Swaine & Moore - Tonight, Feb. 6!
White & Case - Tues. Feb. 7 (virtual event)
Kirkland & Ellis - Tues. Feb. 7
Fried Frank - Weds. Feb. 8
Ropes & Gray - Thurs. Feb. 9
Cleary Gottlieb - Fri. Feb. 10 (Lunchtime, virtual event)

After the Screening Interview: Please review this handout for answers to frequently asked questions about what happens after law firm screening interviews, callbacks, and accepting & declining private sector offers.

Contact the Office of Career Services

Judicial Clerkships

State Court Clerkships - Weds. Feb. 8, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 107. Every year, CLS graduates clerk in State Courts, from the Delaware Chancery Court to the Supreme Court of Texas to the Superior Court of New Jersey. Come hear from alumni law clerks about their State Court clerkships, and learn about how the process differs from federal clerkships. Please click here to RSVP.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

Additional Announcements & Events

Thurs. 2/9
12:10-1:10 p.m.
JGH 107

Protecting Democracy in the Age of Trump and Beyond. During the Trump presidency, Protect Democracy emerged as one of the most important cross-ideological organizations dedicated to protecting our democratic values and institutions. Beau Tremitiere helps lead Protect Democracy projects on political extremism and authoritarianism, including litigation and advocacy to facilitate proportional representation and fusion voting. Join professors Olatunde Johnson and David Pozen as they hold a conversation with Tremitiere about the work of his organization, the challenges facing American democracy, and the promise and peril of constitutional amendment as a tool for meeting these challenges. Register to attend on the CDI Eventbrite page. Lunch provided for registered attendees.

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