Student Services

CLS Artist-In-Residence Short Film Series - Thurs. Sept. 29, 5:00-7:00 p.m. in JG 101. This series of film screenings and conversations will expose students, faculty, and staff to short films that raise important questions about our culture, public policy and legal system, as well as the role lawyers and legal experts play in helping us respond to society's most pressing challenges. The screenings will be followed by a conversation facilitated by CLS Artist-In-Residence Bayeté Ross Smith and a member of the CLS faculty. Light refreshments will be served. Click here for more information.

Judicial Clerkships

Career Services

Resume Review: Please submit your draft Columbia-formatted private sector resume for OCS review through our Private Sector Resume Review Portal by October 14th. You will need a CLS-style US resume to apply for job postings, conduct networking efforts, and to participate in the January Interview Program. Please review the OCS "Presenting Yourself in Writing Guide", Resume Templates, and "Presenting Yourself in Writing Workshop" video, all available Symplicity.

Contact the Office of Career Services

Social Justice Initiatives

Outlaws & FGP Grads on Transitions and Finances (Money Matters) - Thurs. Sept. 29, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW, 416. Click here for more information.

Graduate Programs

Mandatory Training Alert: The Columbia Community Citizenship Initiative (CCI) is launching today. You will receive 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. If you have questions, please contact your OGP advisor!

Spring 2023 Experiential Learning Information Session - Weds. Sept. 28, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 101. Click here for more information.

Post-IAL Exam Celebration at Arts & Crafts Beer Parlor - Weds. Sept. 28 OR Thurs. Sept. 29, 4:00-6:00 p.m. All LLMs are welcome (even if you did not take the IAL)! RSVP for one of the two sessions on Sept. 28 or 29.

Situational Awareness Training - Mon. Oct. 3, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Virtual.
Situational Awareness is a critical life skill, and entails being aware of where you are and to what is happening around you; being alert to potential threats to your health and safety and being cognizant of emergency exits and other paths to safety. The training is hosted by Columbia Public Safety team. OGP can attest that this is a very useful training! Sign up here.

"International Students Workshop" - Tues. Oct. 4 and Weds. Oct. 11, 1:30-3:00 p.m. This support group is currently accepting students interested in joining. The workshop will provide international students who are away from family, friends, and home an opportunity to support each other and build coping skills through this challenging time. To register, email py2120@cumc.columbia.edu or hc3390@cumc.columbia.edu with "INTERNATIONAL" in the subject line.

Columbia Health Annual Flu Fair - Mon. Oct. 3 through Thurs. Oct. 6 in Lerner Auditorium. The Flu Fair provides no-cost flu shots to members of the Columbia community. Walk-in only. Please bring your CUID and a mask (required). Click here for more information and times. 

Registration Services

- Through Oct. 15: Withdrawal from classes permitted; the notation of W will be recorded on the transcript. Please fill out the Withdrawal form on our Registration Forms website.

- Fall 2022 Final Exam Schedule Draft: The first draft of the Fall 2022 final exam schedule is now available on the Fall 2022 Exams website under the first accordion: Exam Schedule, Exam Modes, & Exam Location.