Student Services

LCI: Relationship Between Congress and the Administrative State - Weds. Nov. 9, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 106. Profs. Thomas Merrill and Gillian Metzger, will discuss one of the most important public law issues of the moment: the future of Chevron deference and what it means for administrative law. In his recently published book, The Chevron Doctrine: Its Rise and Fall, and the Future of the Administrative State, Prof. Merrill reviews the history and immense consequences of the Chevron doctrine and suggests a way forward. This is your chance to hear from two leading experts on why these developments matter and what's next for administrative law. Lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more information.

Social Justice Initiatives

Today! SJI Monday: Fighting for Full Employment with Skanda Amaranth - Mon. Nov. 7, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 101. Click here for more information.

Communities of Change: A BIPOC Public Interest Event - Thurs. Nov. 10, 6:00-8:00 p.m.: This evening will bring together students of color interested in public interest and alumni of color working in the public sector. To RSVP, please email socialjustice@law.columbia.edu.

LL.M. Fellowships Panel - Thurs. Nov. 10, 12:10-1:10 p.m., Virtual. Click here to register. 

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Judicial Clerkships

If you have any questions regarding judicial clerkship and internship employment, please contact the Office of Judicial Clerkships.

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Graduate Programs

OGP Pre-Reg Zoom Drop-In Hours! Nov. 7 & 9, 12:00-1:30 p.m., join here.
Nov. 10, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., join here.

"What to Do After My Studies at Columbia?" (conducted in French) - Mon. Nov. 14, 6:00-7:00 p.m. in JG Annex (located just behind JGH, between JGH and Faculty House). Several renowned French lawyers, with various backgrounds including in law firms and in the public service, will discuss their ideas on how best to use the legal training received in the U.S. in the pursuit of rewarding careers. Wine and cheese will be served! The event will be moderated by Prof. Fred Davis and will be conducted in French. To register, please RSVP here. For more information, please contact dglickel@law.columbia.edu.

Registration Services

Pre-Registration Resources to Review: Spring 2023 Pre-Registration Handbook on our Resources page and the Course Guide.

If you are planning to split the credits for your supervised research into two semesters, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, please fill out the Year Course (YC) Grade form on our Registration Forms website due Thurs. Dec. 22.

Career Services

Presenting Yourself at an Interview (Private Sector) - Today, Nov. 7, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 106. In this workshop, you will learn how to improve your networking skills and effectively communicate in person during an interview. Attendance is encouraged for all LLMs participating in the Nov. 14th and 16th Practice Interview Program. Warren Motley, the former Hiring Partner of Davis Polk, will walk you through the interview competencies employers consider when making hiring decisions. Bring your resume with you so you can make note of how best to demonstrate these key factors during an interview. Following Warren's presentation, Frantz Price will lead you in a mini practice of your skills.  

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