From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: October 10, 2022
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (1L Edition)


Student affairs news, events & deadlines October 10, 2022
Photo of Jerome Greene Hall

Deadlines

Through Oct. 15: Amnesty Period - Application Amendment Process and Character & Fitness for the Bar Form is due. See below more details.

Mental Health Week

Sign Up For All Wellness Wednesdays Events
This week's events include: JTWFit @ Harlem Kettlebell Club &
Paint Party @ WJW, 1st Fl.

Wellness Resources can be found here.

Questions? Contact Student Services 

1L MANDATORY CAREERS PROGRAM

Introduction to Summer Funding 
Weds., Oct. 12, 12:10-1:10 p.m., Live Event on Zoom
Social Justice Initiatives (SJI) will present on how to obtain funding for your 1L summer -- through Columbia Summer Funding (CSF) and the Human Rights Internship Program (HRIP). 

Watch Interview Tips Video
The videos are now available on your checklist. Watch either "Interviewing in the Public Sector and Government" (the first video) OR "Interviewing for Public Defender Positions" (the second video) to learn how to interview for a summer position in the public sector.

Click here to review all mandatory programming and to track your checklist. 

JOB POSTINGS
1L summer positions are now viewable on Symplicity. You may begin applying to public sector/judicial internships on or after October 31 and private sector positions on or after November 15. 
Students chatting in JG lobby

Student Services

Looking to unsubscribe from various student organization emails? Please follow the directions here. Questions? helpdesk@law.columbia.edu

Boba Break! - Tues. Oct. 11, 12-00-1:00 p.m. in JG Lobby. Stop by the tables at JG Lobby and grab a boba tea on your way to class! Dairy and Non Dairy options will be available.

Alice! Health Promotion - Managing Stress in a Relentless World -  Weds. Oct. 12, 5:00-6:00 p.m. in WJW 417. In this session, we will explore conceptual models of stress, factors that influence different experiences or types of stress, and three steps for healthy coping. Click here to sign up.

Amnesty Period - Application Amendment Process and Character & Fitness for the Bar Form - Due: This Sat. Oct. 15. Please refer to the email sent to you with the subject: Amnesty Period -- Application Amendment Process and Character & Fitness for the Bar. If you need to make an amendment, contact New York City’s Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) for advice.

Mandatory Training Alert: The Columbia Community Citizenship Initiative (CCI) launched on Sept. 26. You received an email from Dennis Mitchell (Office of University Life) with details. You are required to complete two additional trainings among many options (one in Sexual Respect and one in Inclusion & Belonging). The deadline to meet both components is Fri. Nov. 4. These are separate from the Pre-Orientation tutorials, which you should have already completed. Questions? communitycitizenship@columbia.edu


Questions? Contact Student Services

Social Justice Initiatives

Today! SJI Monday: Native Rights in the Supreme Court - Mon. Oct. 10, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual  Click here for more information.

SJI/SPIN Public Interest Lawyering Series: Direct Services - Tues. Oct. 11, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 309. Click here for more information.

ZigZag: Careers Across Public Interest, Public Service, and Private Sectors - Wed. Oct. 12, 5:00-6:00 p.m. in WJW 416. Click here for more information. 

Make an SJI advising appointment through Symplicity!

Get all the public interest news in the SJI Newsletter.

Registration Services

- Fall 2022 Final Exam Reschedule Request Form: The form will be open through Tues. Nov. 1 at 12:00 p.m. EDT on our Fall 2022 Exams website under the second accordion: Rescheduling a Law School Exam

1L Midterms: The midterm schedule and further instructions will be shared with students later this week.

Skyscrapers in Manhattan

Career Services

OCS Appointments: 1Ls who have completed the required Job Search and Resume programs can now schedule an appointment on Symplicity with their OCS counselor for October 14th or later. Your advisor will reach out early this week with an introductory email. We look forward to meeting with you! For more information on how to schedule an appointment on Symplicity click here and refer to page 2.

Akin Gump Headspace Subscription Offer: In honor of Mental Health Day, Akin Gump is offering students a 12-month free subscription to Headspace. Below is the information to redeem this subscription.
Code: CCAKINGUMP
Duration: 12 months of Headspace access
Redeem by: December 31, 2022 at: www.headspace.com/code

Sheppard Mullin's Latinx Executives in Corporate America Webinar - Tues. Oct. 11, 12:30-1:30 p.m. This panel will feature prominent thought leaders, successful business people, and talented legal professionals from the Latinx community. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Bain & Co. | Curious About Consulting Webinar - Thurs. Oct. 13, 7:00-8:00 p.m. This introductory session is designed specifically for our law audiences, to learn more about our firm, the work we’re doing with our clients, what our current JDs bring to Bain, as well as an overview of the roles available to advanced degree candidates. We’ll also leave plenty of time at the end to answer your questions. Advanced registration is required. Click here to RSVP.

Contact the Office of Career Services

Additional Announcements & Events

- Call for Photo Shoot Participants: Do you love the camera and CLS? Sign up here to join in a photo shoot. You will be with a small group of your fellow classmates in an on-campus location for 45 minutes. The photos will be used by the Law School in viewbooks, on the web, and in other materials. As a thank you, we will provide you with a beautiful headshot for your use. Dates are October 24-26, but we will do more throughout the year - if you can't participate this time but would like to in the future, please email za2254@columbia.edu

- National Law School Mental Health Day Additional Resources available for students:
   - New York City Bar Association's Mindfulness and Well-Being Toolkit
   - NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Help Line is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers, and the public. Mon.-Fri. 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text "Help Line" to 62640, or email helpline@nami.org.
   -The American Bar Association is hosting the following workshop: Mental Health Day 2022: The Agenda Forward: The workshop will include breakout discussion sessions on topics including mental health resources on campus; opportunities to collaborate with your local LAP; and accommodations in law school and on the Bar exam. Speak up and join the conversation by completing this survey and signing up for the event. Click here to register for this free event.

Mon. 10/10 -
Thurs. 10/13
JG 102b
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
 		 Register to Vote in New York!: Voter registration deadline is October 14. Organized by ACS and CfVR.


 
Fri. 10/14 -
Sun. 10/16
Anywhere		 President Bollinger's 21st Annual Fun Run. Learn more and register here. Questions: events4@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

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

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