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Student affairs news, events & deadlines

February 20, 2023

Deadlines

- Weds. Feb. 22 at 5:00 p.m. - Deadline to enter the lottery to have breakfast with Dean Lester next Tues. Feb. 28. See below for more information.

Student Services

LCI: Kristin Henning's Rage Against Innocence - Today, Feb. 20, 12:10-1:00 p.m. in JG 105. Georgetown Law Professor and Director of Georgetown’s Juvenile Justice Clinic and Initiative, Kristen Henning will discuss her book, Rage Against Innocence, with Professors Amber Baylor and Bernard Harcourt. Lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more information.

Breakfast with Dean Lester - Tues. Feb. 28, 8:30-9:30 a.m. You are invited to sign up for the opportunity to have an intimate breakfast with Dean Lester. If you are interested, please enter the lottery here by 5:00 p.m. on Wed. Feb. 22. You will receive confirmation if you are selected. You will receive confirmation if you are selected.

Questions? Contact Student Services

Social Justice Initiatives

Columbia Outlaws Event: Queer and Trans Folks in the Criminal Legal System - Weds. Feb. 22, 12:10-1:10 p.m in JG 107.

NEW: Public Defense Brown Bag Lunch Series - Fri. Mar. 3, Mar. 10, and Apr. 14, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. Click here to register for the Zoom link.

Get all the public sector career news in the SJI Newsletter!

Career Services

Cleary Gottlieb European Career Series: Cleary Global - Tues. Feb. 21, 12:30-1:15 p.m. Virtual. Click here to RSVP.

Contact the Office of Career Services

Graduate Programs

Grad Hangout: Paint & Chill - Thurs. Feb. 23, 5:00-6:30 p.m. in Butler Library. University Life is hosting a Grad Hangout designed to provide an opportunity to meet peers in a relaxed and casual environment. Don't know how to paint? No worries, this session will include self-guided instructions. Snacks will be provided. Register and learn more.

OPT Information for LL.M.'s: For students who will be finishing their program of study by the end of Spring 2023, the I-20s will end on Weds. May 17th and you can start applying for OPT as early as 90 days prior to this date. Please see the Post-completion OPT webpage for upcoming OPT webinars and the application process. For the ISSO OPT forms, no OGP advisor signature is needed! OGP sent a list of graduating LL.M. student names to ISSO, which they use as our official signature on your forms. Bring the forms directly to them without an advisor's signature and they will process them.

Visit Office of Graduate Degree Programs

Registration Services

Tip of the week from Registration Services: Bookmark the Law School Academic Calendar and add important dates to personal calendars.

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).

Judicial Clerkships

If you have any questions regarding judicial clerkship and internship employment, please contact the Office of Judicial Clerkships.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

Additional Announcements & Events

This week's Mindfulness Programming:

- Virtual Morning Yoga with Magi Pierce - TODAY, Feb. 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. Feb 22, 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