From: CLS Student Affairs Digest Date: November 28, 2022 Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (1L Edition)
Student affairs news, events & deadlines
November 28, 2022
Deadlines
Weds. Nov. 30: Deadline to apply for the Human Rights Internships Program (HRIP) - The program provides a $9400 stipend (pre-tax) to 1Ls and 2Ls for ten weeks of international human rights work in addition to roundtrip tickets to their placement location.
Student Services
Academic Success: Writing Exams - Thurs. Dec 1., 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 103. The panel of upper-year students from the Columbia Law Women's Association and Columbia Law Review will discuss tips and strategies for writing successful exam answers. What do professors look for when grading exams? How is answering an issue-spotter exam different than a traditional college exam? How do you manage your time during the exam? Our panelists will answer these and any other questions you might have. This program is co-sponsored by CLWA and CLR.
Coming Soon: 3rd Breakfast with Dean Lester - Tues. Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m. Please sign up here.
Spring 2023 Add/Drop Handbook: Please review the handbook on our Resources page.
Fall 2022 Exams: Individualized exam schedules are now available on LawNet.
Career Services
Virtual Employer Programs:
Reed Smith: What I Wish I Knew in Law School: Panel & Q&A - Today, Nov. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Click here to register.
Latham & Watkins: Perspectives from Big Law: A Conversation with Latham's Disability and Neurodiversity Network - Thurs. Dec. 1, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Click here to register.
The CLS communications office is looking for students to feature in an upcoming film about the Columbia Law experience and community. Filming takes place on Tues. Dec. 6 and Weds. Dec. 7 and would require 30-45 min. Interested? Email Jake (jr3779@columbia.edu) with your availability.
Additional Announcements & Events
Today, 11/28
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Faculty House
30 Years of SMS: Fireside Chat & Reception. To celebrate 30 years of SMS, join Neil Papworth - the engineer who sent the first ever SMS - in conversation with Goran Jursic, Ivan Ostojic, and Izabel Jelenic from the global communications company Infobip. A reception will immediately follow this milestone conversation. Open to all members of the Columbia community. RSVP is not required.
Weds. Nov. 30
3:00-4:00 p.m.
WJW 415
Relaxation Through Art: Come decompress through the practice of coloring! All LLMs and JDs are welcome. Come to an artistic session to take a break from your studies and tap into your inner creativity. Materials will be provided. Space is limited and there will be GIVEAWAYS. Click here to RSVP.
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/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.
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.