From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: March 6, 2023
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (2L Edition)



Student affairs news, events & deadlines March 6, 2023
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Deadlines

- Today, Mar. 6 - The deadline to RSVP for this Thursday's Paul Robeson Lecture and Eight Annual Alumni of Color Reception.

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Student Services

Smoking Policy: The University prohibits smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes (“e-cigarettes”) and all vaping devices in any indoor area, in all University vehicles, and in outdoor seating or viewing areas of sports arenas and recreational areas, such as those at Baker Field. Smoking is also prohibited outdoors within 20 feet of all University buildings (including undergraduate housing).

Alice! Health Promotion Student Volunteer Opportunities for 2023-2024: Are you passionate about helping individuals navigate their health and well-being? Looking to develop group facilitation or 1:1 coaching skills? If so, Alice! Health Promotion has volunteer opportunities that may be a great fit for you! Applications for Well-being Advocates (WBA) and Certified Peer Educators (CPE) are open from March 1-31. Information sessions will be held on each program; WBA on Thurs. Mar. 9 & Mon. Mar. 20, and CPE on Mon. Mar. 6 & Weds. Mar. 22. All at 6:00 p.m. Check out the details here.

Questions? Contact Student Services
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Social Justice Initiatives

Public Defense Brown Bag Lunch Series w/the Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem & the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia - Fri. Mar. 10, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. Click here to RSVP.

Jonathan Kanter: Antitrust Revolution - Weds. Mar. 8, 6:00-7:30 p.m. in JG 106. Click here for more information.

SJI Monday: Public Defender Panel on Postgraduate Hiring - Mon., Mar. 20, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 106. Click here to RSVP.

See other SJI events and get all the public interest and government career news in the SJI Newsletter!
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Career Services

Foley & Lardner's Navigating Practices: Corporate & Litigation - Weds. Mar. 8, 5:00-6:20 p.m. Virtual. Click here to RSVP.

ICYMI: 10 Tips for Selecting a Practice Area. Stephanie Biderman and Michelle Fivel, partners at Major, Lindsey & Africa legal search firm, discussed ways to gain the foundational tools to enable you to make a strong and informed career decision about practice group selection. Please click here to watch the presentation.

Contact the Office of Career Services

Registration Services

Spring 2023 Exams
Visit the Spring 2023 Exams website for the final exam schedule under the first accordion: Exam Settings, Exam Modes, & Exam Locations. Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
The Exam Reschedule Request form is now open. The form closes on Mon. Mar. 27 at 5:00 p.m. More information is on the Law School’s rescheduling policies under the second accordion: Rescheduling a Law School Examination.

CPT Certification: Our office sent out an email about Curricular Practice Training (CPT) for F-1 Visa Holders. If your program has an earlier start date in May, you can apply for a start date variance by completing the form.

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

The Role of Faculty in Your Clerkships Process - TODAY, Mar. 6, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 101. Please click here for more information and to RSVP.

Meet and Greet w/ the Hon. Catharine F. Easterly, Assoc. Judge of the D.C. Court of Appeals - TODAY, Mar. 6, 4:00-5:00 p.m. in WJW 309. Please click here for more information and to RSVP.

Navigating the Judiciary as a Woman of Color - Tues. Mar. 7, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 105. Please click here for more information and to RSVP.

The Federal Circuit: A Discussion with Judge Raymond Chen - Weds. Mar. 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in JG 102B. OJC, APALSA, and SLST will host a discussion with the Hon. Raymond Chen of the Federal Circuit regarding his path to the bench and his work at the Circuit. Please click here to RSVP.

Roadways to the Bench Program - Mon. Apr. 3. Registration is open until Mon. Mar. 20 for this national diversity event led by the Judicial Conference Committees on the Administration of the Bankruptcy System and the Magistrate Judges System, with the goal of attracting a broad and diverse pool of qualified applicants to the federal bankruptcy and magistrate benches. We encourage anyone who might be interested in learning more about possible paths to becoming a U.S. Bankruptcy or U.S. Magistrate Judge to attend the event. Please click here for more information and to register.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

Additional Announcements & Events


Writing Center Workshop: Tips for Seminar Papers - TODAY, Mar. 6, 5:00-6:00 p.m. in WJW 103 or Tues. Mar. 7, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 416. Review tips for developing, organizing, writing, and revising seminar papers. The workshop will be held at two separate times and is open to 2L, 3L, and LL.M. students. Click here to register for today's session or here for tomorrow's session.
The 2023 Paul Robeson Lecture and Eight Annual Alumni of Color Reception will take place this Thurs. Mar. 8 at Low Memorial Library. The lecture 'A Fireside Chat: The Future of the American Idea' begins at 4:30 p.m. followed by the reception at 6:00 p.m. Click here for more information and to RSVP. The deadline to RSVP is TODAY.
Fellowship & Scholarship Opportunities: The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for fellowships and scholarships in a number of areas. These opportunities are posted on Symplicity and can be filtered by position type.
This week's Mindfulness Programming:
Virtual Morning Yoga with Magi Pierce - TODAY, Mar. 6, 8:00-8:45 a.m. RSVP at this link. Live-stream is accessible with this link.

- In-person Lunchtime Mindfulness Meditation Session - Weds. Mar. 8, 12:15-1:00 p.m. in Case Lounge. Drop-ins are welcome, but if you would like lunch please RSVP by TODAY at 1:00 pm. Live-stream is also available here. For information on this session click here.


Please participate in the National College Health Assessment Survey.  You should have received an email invitation on Fri. Feb. 17 to complete the online survey from the American College Health Association (ACHA) titled "Survey Inside: National College Health Assessment." It is important to ensure that the voices of CLS students are well represented so we hope you take the time to complete it. Your participation in this study is voluntary and your responses will be kept strictly confidential. As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey will be included in the drawings for prizes including a $100 gift card (one winner per school!). For questions about this study, please contact Bonnie Li at (212) 853-0203 or chresearch@columbia.edu.

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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