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Student affairs news, events & deadlines

January 23, 2023

Deadlines

- Today, Jan. 23 at 10:00 p.m. - Spring 2023 Add/Drop closes.

- Weds. Jan. 25 at 12:00 p.m.: Deadline to submit registration forms.

- Mon. Jan. 30: Deadline to apply for Excelsior Fellowship.

Student Services

Dean Lester Lobby Breakfast - Tues. Jan. 24, 8:30-9:30 a.m. in WJW Lobby. Chat with Dean Gillian Lester while grabbing breakfast on your way to class or to study.

Beyond the Casebook: Studying Courts - Weds. Jan. 25, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 105. Profs. Huang, Judge, Pozen, and Schmidt will discuss studying, reforming, and litigating in the federal courts. Questions covered will include: How does the Supreme Court superintend the content of federal law? Are Justices just appellate judges, or is their role meaningfully different from other judges in the federal system? Lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more information.

Questions? Contact Student Services

Social Justice Initiatives

SJI Monday: Public Sector Networking - Today, Jan 23, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 106. Click here for more information and to register.

Excelsior Fellowship: Work in New York State government - apply for the Excelsior Fellowship! The deadline to apply is Mon. Jan. 30. Click here for more information.

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

Registration Services

Spring 2023 Add/Drop closes today,Jan. 23, 10:00 p.m.

The last action required on waitlist notifications will take place today, Jan. 23 at 2:00 p.m., students will have 8 hours to take action.

Spring 2023 Registration Forms
- Registration Forms must be submitted by Weds. Jan. 25 at 12:00 p.m.
-The Registration Forms Guide on our Resources page explains each form and how to submit digital forms via Lawnet.
- Registration Services approves forms on a rolling basis.

Year Course Grade Form: If you forgot to fill out a Year Course Grade form for the fall 2022 semester please fill it out as soon as possible.

Judicial Clerkships

Clerkships 201 for 2Ls and 3Ls - Today, Jan. 23, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 101. A discussion on the nuts and bolts of the clerkship application process as a 2L or 3L applicant. What do you need to do this Spring to apply in June as a 2L or recent graduate? Learn why April through July of every year is the busiest hiring period for judges. Click here to RSVP.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

Career Services

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

Additional Announcements & Events

- Dry January Event hosted by OGP - Weds. Jan. 25, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 107. The amazing Lisa Smith, recovery advocate, writer, podcast host, and lawyer, will be at CLS to talk about her book, "A Girl Walks Out of a Bar." Lunch will be served and there will be giveaways. You won't want to miss it. 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 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

Evening Shuttle
Intercampus Shuttle
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