SJI Monday: Movement Lawyering - Today, Jan 30, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. Click hereto register.
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, and more. Details in our newsletter.
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.
If you have any questions regarding private sector employment, please contact the Office of Career Services.
Graduate Programs
Self Compassion: Why it Matters and How to Build A Practice - Weds. Feb. 1, 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the Pulitzer Hall Lecture Hall. More info here.
Columbia University and Chile: A Century of Innovation and Collaboration - Tues. Jan. 31, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at The Forum at Columbia University. More info here.
Housing Experience Survey: Please complete this survey on your housing experience! We only have a 1/3 completion rate so far. Help us get to 100% so we can provide comprehensive housing info for future LLM students. We have some great giveaways once you complete it. Come by OGP on the 6th floor of WJW and please only take 1!
Contact for Admitted Students: If you are willing to be contacted by admitted students with questions on studying at Columbia Law School, please complete this form by Weds. Feb. 1 at 5:00 p.m.
Guest Moot Judge Opportunity: Delyan Dimitrov, who teaches the advocacy class for international moot courts, is looking for LL.M. students who have experience with either the EU law moot or European Union law to join as guest moot judges for a practice moot session in mid-Feb. for the CLS 1L team that will be competing in the EU law moot regional finals. If you have the relevant experience and are interested in participating, please email Delyan.
Weds. Feb. 15 is the deadline to withdraw from a Spring 23 Law School course with the notation of W; the grade of F will be recorded for withdrawals after this date.
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).
Additional Announcements & Events
- Mindfulness Programming: Click here to find information on upcoming programming.
- Writing Center Workshop for Upper-Year/LL.M.: Advanced Bluebooking Workshop. Review and practice how to cite internet sources, administrative materials, and court documents. Workshops held:
*Weds. Feb. 8, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Register here
*Thurs. Feb. 9, 12:10 - 1:10 p.m. Register here
- 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