From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: March 27, 2023
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (LL.M. Edition)



Student affairs news, events & deadlines March 27, 2023
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Deadlines

- Today, Mar. 27, 5:00 p.m. - Deadline to complete the Exam Reschedule Request form.

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Student Services

Character & Fitness for the Bar: All students have an ongoing obligation to correct and amend any information provided in their law school application as soon as they discover it to be untrue, misleading, inaccurate, or incomplete. Additionally, your law school application must match your character & fitness portion of the bar application. To review your law school application, log into your LSAC account. If you need to amend your application, please submit an application amendment by April 12 to ensure enough time for review. When in doubt, disclose. Contact LAP for advice on Application Amendments and on the Character & Fitness portion of the New York Bar application.

Questions? Contact Student Services
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Judicial Clerkships

A Discussion with Judge Owens of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals - Fri. Mar. 31, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 105. OJC, the California Society, and Columbia Law Review welcomes Hon. John B. Owens of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for a luncheon discussion about his path to the bench and his work on the Circuit. Lunch will be served. Click here to RSVP.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

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Social Justice Initiatives

Get all the public sector career news in the SJI Newsletter! Read it now.

Graduate Programs

Book Talk with Current LL.M. Alexandra Wilson - Today, Mar. 27, 12:10-1:00 p.m. in WJW 103. Alexandra Wilson, LLM '23 and author of In Black and White, will discuss her book with Petal Modeste, Associate Dean of Professional Affairs Administration. Lunch will be served and there will be giveaways! Register here.

Graduation Tams: We have a limited number of tams if you are experiencing financial hardship. Please email OGP to schedule a time to pick one up; no questions asked.

Visit Office of Graduate Degree Programs

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 closes today, 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.

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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Career Services

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

Additional Announcements & Events


Writing Center Workshop: Exemplary Persuasive Writing - Tues. Mar. 28, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 416 or 5:00-6:00 p.m. in WJW 209. Using real world examples, review the elements of effective persuasive writing. The workshop will be held in-person, at two separate times, and is open to 2L, 3L, and LL.M. students. Click here to register for tomorrow's 12:10 p.m. session or here for the 5:00 p.m. session.
Awakening Our Democracy: Affirmative Action - Thurs. Mar. 30, 12:00-1:30 p.m. in Low Library Rotunda. This discussion will explore the significant questions surrounding the two cases on affirmative action that are currently before the Supreme Court. President Lee C. Bollinger will offer opening remarks based on his newly released work, A Legacy of Discrimination: The Essential Constitutionality of Affirmative Action. Panelists include Prof. Olatunde C. Johnson.  Click here to learn more and to register.
Harbor Voices: A Celebration of Immigrant Composers in America - Thurs. Apr. 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in JG 107 & Arts & Crafts. DPLI Innovation Grantee Xiaoyu Huang cordially invites you to this program featuring classical music performers from CLS. The event will comprise a recital of music by immigrant composers followed by a reception where guests will have the opportunity to interface with immigration attorneys, advocates, and students and community members interested in immigrants' rights and immigration reform. Seating is limited. Click here to RSVP.
Professional Clothing Collection: DPLI Innovation Grantee Chineze Osakwe is accepting donations of professional clothing to be donated to neighborhood organizations in NY, CT, and Philadelphia that assist previously incarcerated individuals, immigrants and refugees, and women survivors of domestic violence. If you have any work or work-adjacent attire (blazers, dress shoes, loafers, flats, ties, blouses, dress shirts, suits, water bottles, backpacks, totes, etc.) please consider donating them. Collection will take place Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00-6:00 p.m. starting this week until Apr. 27, outside of JG 102 A and B. Questions? Contact Chineze Osakwe.
Free NYSBA Membership: Law students receive free membership to NYSBA throughout your law school career and additional free membership for 18 months post-graduation. This membership grants you access to their career center, study resources, informational programs, discounted bar review prep, their 28 sections either for free or at discounted rates, and many more. Additional details may be found here.
This week's Mindfulness Programming:
Virtual Morning Yoga with Magi Pierce - TODAY, Mar. 20, 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. 29, 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.

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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