From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: January 30, 2023
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (1L Edition)



Student affairs news, events & deadlines January 30, 2023
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Students chatting in JG lobby

Student Services

Academic Success: Lessons Learned from the Fall - Weds. Feb. 1, 12:10-1:00 p.m. in JG 103. Now that you've received your first semester grades, you might be asking yourself a lot of questions. "What should I - or should I not - take away from last semester? Should I approach this semester differently? How important are first-semester grades? What if I did well? What if I'm not happy with how I did?" Come hear Prof. Michael Heller provide his insight into how best to think about these questions and more. Lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more information.

Questions? Contact Student Services
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Career Services

Spring OCI: The Virtual Spring On-Campus Interview Program has begun, and the 'Add' period is open for employers with open slots on their schedules. Please check Symplicity for employers, dates, and instructions.

Law Firm Events: The following programs will be held in the coming weeks. Additional details, events, and RSVP information are listed on CLS Connect: Cadwalader - Tonight! (virtual program on the firm's commitment to community)
Morrison & Foerster - Tues. Jan. 31
Knobbe Martens - Weds. Feb. 1
Williams & Connolly - Thurs. Feb. 2
Cravath, Swaine & Moore - Mon. Feb. 6
Kirkland & Ellis - Tues. Feb. 7

Padfolio Distribution - Today, Jan. 30, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & Weds. Feb. 1,  2:00-4:00 p.m. OCS, 7th Floor of WJW. For 1L students who haven't yet picked up their CLS-branded padfolio.

Contact the Office of Career Services

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).

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Judicial Clerkships

Judge Marcia M. Henry Event - Thurs. Feb 2, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG102B. OJC and BLSA are co-hosting a moderated Q&A with Judge Henry, Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Click here to RSVP.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

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Social Justice Initiatives

SJI Monday: Movement Lawyering - Today, Jan 30, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. Click here to register. 

Virtual Drop-Ins: PILC Fair Prep - Tues. Jan. 31 at 12:10 p.m. Click here to register for the Zoom link.

Public Interest Interviewing: Tips & Tricks - Tues. Jan. 31, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. Click here to register. 

Get financial coaching: discuss credit card debt, budgeting, LRAP, and more. Details in our newsletter.

Additional Announcements & Events

- Getting Around Safely: A highlight of the various options available to the Columbia community:
Intercampus Shuttle: This bus runs Monday to Saturday (excluding University holidays) among Columbia’s Morningside, Manhattanville, and CUIMC campuses.
Manhattanville Loop: This bus connects frequently visited places on the Morningside and Manhattanville campuses and operates Monday to Friday (excluding University holidays).
The Passio Go! app allows you to view University buses in “real-time” as they travel.
On-Demand Evening Shuttle: This service provides transportation around the Morningside and Manhattanville campuses until 3:00 AM. Learn more about how it works and get a unique promo code to ride (UNI login required).
Safety Escorts are available to walk with you across the Morningside, Manhattanville, and CUIMC campuses and surrounding areas.

For additional transportation options, visit Columbia’s Transportation website.

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

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