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Weekly Wisdom: Looking for something fun to do that won't break the bank? See University Life's list of Free and Low-Cost Activities in NYC!

Counseling and Psychological Services Procrastination Workshop - Today, Mar. 18 at 5:30-7:00 p.m. (additional sessions on Mar. 25, Apr. 1, and Apr. 8). To join, email py2120@cumc.columbia.edu with "Procrastination" in the subject line. More information here.

Success Workshop: Navigating Networking and Salary Negotiation from a Diversity Lens - Thurs. Mar. 21, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Virtual. In honor of Women’s History Month, University Life and the Office of Career Services at the Mailman School of Public Health will host a workshop discussing networking and salary negotiation. The workshop will give strategies and tips for navigating these difficult discussions from a diversity lens. More information and register here.

Cookies + Connection w/OGP Assistant Dean Julie Sculli! - Mon. Mar. 25, 3:00-4:00 p.m. in WJW 101. This month, we will connect with each other and then talk EXAMS - the ones upcoming at CLS and the NY bar exam. I'm ready to share my secret exam sauce. You gotta be there to hear it.

International Faculty Roundtable -Mon. Mar. 25, 5:00-6:30 p.m. International Affairs Building. University Life, the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement, the International Students and Scholars Office, and the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)'s Office of Student Affairs, will host this event where faculty will share their experiences navigating higher education as international scholars, college students, and professionals. More information here.

Apply for the Reuben Mark Organizational Leadership Case Competition at Columbia Business and Law Schools. - Deadline: Mon. Apr. 1.

Student Services

Ramadan Mubarek! To those who observe, Student Services wishes you a healthy and holy fast, with plenty of opportunities to gather and celebrate with loved ones. As a reminder, Muslim Life at Columbia is offering a number of iftar dinners in the Earl Hall Auditorium (117th St. and Broadway). Students are also welcome to join the nightly taraweeh prayers in the same location. There will be an Eid al-Fitr prayer and celebration on campus on the morning of Weds., April 10. In addition, our Muslim Law Students Association will be sharing information about its own events and opportunities for the community. If you have any questions, including requiring any accommodations during the month, please reach out to Student Services.

Antisemitism Task Force Listening Session: Columbia Law School - Tues. Mar. 19, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 209. The Listening Session is a safe, respectful, and compassionate space for students to express their thoughts and engage in meaningful dialogue with faculty from the Columbia University Antisemitism Task Force. More information here.

The Clifford Chance Lecture Series: Updating Family Law for Today's Families - Weds. Mar. 20, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 105. Families come in many shapes and sizes. But family law is stuck in the past. Rather than embrace and reflect the many ways adults live together and raise children, the law continues to apply a one-size-fits-all approach to the regulation of parents and children. Prof. Clare Huntington will identify the problem and discuss possible paths forward. Register here.

Terrarium Making Class - Fri. Mar. 22, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in WJW Feldberg Lounge. Spring is around the corner! Join our Terrarium Making class to unwind and get closer to nature. Brought to you by Luludi Living Art and CLS Student Services. Register here.

Character & Fitness for the Bar: Need to amend your law school application? Submit this form by Fri. Apr. 5.

Registration Services

Individualized Exam Schedules will be available on LawNet by EOD on Tues. Mar. 19.

July 2024 NYS Bar Exam: If you plan on taking the 2024 NYS Bar Exam, your application must be filed between March 1-31. Guidelines for NY BOLE COA. 
Questions? Attend the Virtual Q&A Session with the New York Board of Law Examiners - Weds. Mar 20, 12:10-1:00 p.m. Register here.

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)

Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers

Public Interest Monday: Radical Lawyering in Conservative Spaces - Today, Mar. 18, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 103. Register here.

Public Interest Community Coffee Hour - Weds. Mar. 20, 3:00-4:00 p.m. NEW LOCATION - Outside Drapkin. More information here.

PI/PS Faculty Salon: In Conversation w/Prof. Baylor - Thurs. Mar. 21, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 304. Register here.

Read all the public interest news in the PI/PS newsletter! 

Private Sector Careers

OPSC is pleased to welcome Jae Bang CLS '12 as an Assistant Director of Career Advising. Jae will work with JD and LL.M. students. 

CLS Connect Events Calendar: Information received by OPSC regarding firm events and receptions for LLM students will be posted on the CLS Connect Events Calendar. Please make sure to check the Events Calendar regularly for firm event and RSVP information.