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Student affairs news, events & deadlines

February 19, 2024

Deadlines

Thurs. Feb. 22 - Deadline to RSVP for DPLI's Leadership in Crisis workshop (more info. below).

Fri. Feb. 23 at Noon - Deadline to opt out of the "Who Worked Where" Directory. (more info. below).

Fri. Feb. 23 - Deadline to RSVP for the Private Sector Career Symposium.

Mon. Feb. 26 at 11:59 p.m. - Application deadline for the 2L Racial Justice Fellowship.

Opportunities to Participate in the Dean's Search:

Meet the Search Committee: Mon. Feb. 26, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in Case Lounge. Members of the Search Committee will be in attendance to have individual and small group discussions with students on the Dean Search process. Please drop in at any time throughout the lunch hour. Lunch will provided. More information here.

Collecting Student Feedback: You are also welcome to share your thoughts in the feedback form.

Student Services

International Law Under Pressure: Ukraine, Gaza, & the Future World - Wed. Feb. 21, 12:10-1:00 p.m. in JG 103. In this Beyond the Casebook lunchtime talk, Prof. Monica Hakimi will reflect on the implications of the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts for international law and the future of the world. Register here to help reduce food waste.

2024 Paul Robeson Conference's Keynote: The Black Voice During Pivotal National Moments featuring a conversation w/Eric Holder and Melissa Murray - Fri. Feb. 23, 6:00-7:15 p.m., Pulitzer Hall. BLSA and The Eric H. Holder Jr. Initiative for Civil and Political Rights are excited to welcome esteemed guests from the legal community to discuss the "Black Voice During Pivotal National Moments" at this year's Paul Robeson Conference. Register and see the full schedule here.

ABA Survey: The Council of the Section of Legal Education & Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association wants and needs to understand the composition of law students nationally to enforce its Standards and to provide accurate consumer information. Please fill out the survey link by March 1.

Registration Services

Credit/Fail (CR/F) rule for 2Ls and 3Ls: Please review the email sent on 2/14 and refer to Rule 3.1.2 for more information.

The tentative Spring 2024 final exam schedule is available on the Registration Services’ Spring 2024 Exams website under the first accordion: Exam Schedule. Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

Reschedule Requests: The Spring 2024 Final Exam Reschedule Request form is open, use your LionMail account when filling out this form. More information on the Law School’s rescheduling policies is under the accordion: Rescheduling a Law School Exam.

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)

Private Sector Careers

"Who Worked Where" Directory: The Career Offices would like to re-share the "Who Worked Where" directory, which lists where current 2Ls worked during their 1L summer. Student names and CLS email addresses would be listed and available to current 1Ls on Symplicity in the Resource Library. To opt out of the directory, please fill out this form by Fri. Feb. 23 at noon.

Private Sector Career Symposium: Over 25 law firms are set to take part in an array of panel discussions as part of the 8th Annual Private Sector Career Symposium. RSVP by Fri. Feb. 23 to attend a panel, or the breakfast or lunch programs

Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers

Public Interest Monday: Applying for Domestic Postgraduate Fellowships - Today, Feb. 19, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 103. Register here.

Public Interest Community Coffee Hour - Weds. Feb. 21, 3:00-4:00 p.m. in WJW 600. More information here.

Lunch w/Dean Smock - Thurs. Feb. 22,12:10-1:10 p.m. in WCW Levien. Register ASAP.

Get all the public interest news in our newsletter!

Judicial Careers

ICYMI - State Court Clerkship Information Session: Watch a recording of our event and learn more about how and when to apply to them, and what the benefits are of clerking for state trial or appellate courts.

Additional Announcements & Events

CPRL's Structural Change in Public Education Policy Lab Info Sessions - Feb. 20, 1:00 p.m. (Zoom), Feb. 20, 4:00 p.m. (Zoom), Feb. 21, (WJW 207), Feb. 21, 4:00 p.m. (Zoom), Feb 22, 1:00 p.m. (WJW 417), or Feb. 22, 4:00 p.m. (Zoom). RSVP for a session here.

Writing Center Workshop: Tips for Seminar Papers - Weds. Feb. 21, 3:00-4:00 p.m. or Thurs. Feb. 22, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Review tips for developing, organizing, writing, and revising seminar papers. Click on your preferred date above to register.

Leadership In Crisis - Tues. Feb. 27, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW Feldberg. DPLI will host Mike Ullmann ’83, retired Johnson & Johnson GC, for a lunch workshop on ethical decision-making and challenges that leaders may in times of crisis. RSVP here by Thurs. Feb. 22.

Take the Columbia LENS Survey!: Want to help inform the campus programs, services, resources, and policies that support the needs of Columbia students? Complete the Columbia Lived Experiences & Needs of Students (LENS) Survey by March 11. As a thank you, you’ll receive $10 for your participation, and be entered to win bigger prizes, including $200 gift cards. Check your Columbia email for your unique link and complete the survey before March 11. Visit lenssurvey.columbia.edu for more info.

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