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Student affairs news, events & deadlines

March 25, 2024

Deadlines

Sun. Mar. 31 - For July 2024 NYS Bar Exam Takers: Deadline to submit the application. Guidelines for NY BOLE COA.

Graduate Degree Programs

Weekly Wisdom: Need a new way to study? Try the Law to Fact podcast (other podcast platforms available). Confused about Hearsay or the Federal Rules of Civ Pro? There's a podcast episode for both (and more)!

Cookies + Connection w/OGP Assistant Dean Julie Sculli! - Today, 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.

The Rise of Intolerance on College Campuses: A Focus on Free Speech - Weds. Mar. 27, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Virtual. Hosted by the ABA's International Law Section. If interested, register here.

Seeking Volunteers: The Suffolk County D.A.'s Office, The Town of Brookhaven, and Dress for Success are co-hosting their first annual Fashion Show on April 30. The fashion show has been inspired by Women's History Month and a way to educate soon-to-be professionals about the proper attire for their careers. They are seeking volunteers to model at the event, donate women's clothes, or assist during the event. Please contact Kim Jerideau (631-626-1007) or Shannon Wilson (516-712-9406) at the S.C. District Attorney’s Office by today, March 25 if interested!

Student Services

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

Antisemitism Task Force Listening Session Rescheduled to Apr. 9 at 12:10 p.m. The Listening Session is a safe, respectful, and compassionate space for all students to express their thoughts and engage in meaningful dialogue with faculty from the Columbia University Antisemitism Task Force. The session will include a note-taker and it will be recorded. These sessions are for registered students only. For more information and to register click here.

Registration Services

Spring 2024 Exams: Individualized exam schedules are available on LawNet.

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

Zigzag: Moving Between the Public and Private Sectors - Thurs. Mar. 28, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 103. Register here.

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

Private Sector Careers

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.

Additional Announcements & Events

Counseling and Psychological Services Procrastination Workshop - Today, Mar. 25, 5:30-7:00 p.m. To join, email py2120@cumc.columbia.edu with "Procrastination" in the subject line. More information here.

Support groups are open to Columbia students on the Morningside & Manhattanville campus who have paid the full Columbia Health and Related Services Fee. Students are welcome to join support spaces and groups that are in progress unless otherwise indicated in the group description.

Student Resources

General
Roadmaps - A month-by-month snapshot of many of the key things to know and do during each year as a law student.
CLSConnect - an internal portal used by some student organizations and departments to share events, surveys, and track information.
Lawnet - update personal information, view class schedules, and check grades.
Lionmail - access the Lionmail email system.
Helpdesk - email the Helpdesk with tech support requests.
Campus Resources in Times of Crisis - designed to encompass the different services and policies that may be relevant during this period.

Careers & Professional Development
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.
Public Interest Job Search Tools - contains information to help you begin your public sector job or internship search including the Job Search Toolkit.
Public Interest Specialized Job Search Tools - includes tools to help you navigate the job search process in certain substantive areas.

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
CU Wayfinding Guides to Getting Care - Navigate health and mental health resources both on- and off-campus
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