Public Interest Monday: Environmental Lawyering in the Era of Climate Triage—A Conversation with Professor Michael Gerrard

Monday, Sept. 18
12:10-4:10 p.m. in JG 304
RSVP REQUIRED

In a recent article, Professor Michael Gerrard writes that, “The world is desperately behind in the energy transformation needed to avoid the worst impacts of climate change,” and argues that to meet the climate challenge, “we must accept difficult tradeoffs, sacrificing some of what we consider precious in order to avoid far worse impacts.” 

Join us for a discussion of Professor Gerrard’s article, his perspective on how environmental lawyers can best meet this moment, and more. 

Public Interest Community Coffee

Thursday, Sept. 21
3-4 p.m. on WJW 600 Terrace

Join the Columbia Public Interest Community for weekly coffee on the WJW 600 Terrace. Caffeinate in community and connect with PI/PS Office advisers and staff in an informal setting.

Coffee, tea, and cookies served. No RSVP required.

The Columbia Public Interest Community Coffee is a weekly, informal coffee hour on the WJW 600 Terrace on Thursdays at 3 p.m. and the LAST Thursday of the month at 2 p.m.

Pro Bono Info Session

Thursday, Sept. 21
12:10-1:10 p.m. on Zoom

Learn about the importance of pro bono in providing access to justice and in the lives of lawyers in both the private and public sectors. Hear details about the New York State 50-hour requirement, the Columbia Law School graduation requirement for J.D.s, and the multitude of pro bono opportunities available.

Postgraduate Fellowships

Oct. 9: Leonard H. Sandler Fellowship at Human Rights Watch (J.D.s)

2Ls and 3Ls: Help Out 1Ls at the Scoop!

The Columbia Public Interest Community will be hosting "The Scoop" lunch fair on Oct. 4. At the fair, 1Ls will visit tables organized by interest area to get the scoop on summer jobs from 2Ls and 3Ls who interned in public interest, government, or human rights.

Can you volunteer for a table? Please sign up by Sept. 29.

Also @ Columbia (and Beyond)

Strategic Climate Change Litigation In Brazil, 2020 to 2023
Sept. 18, 1-6 p.m.

Dr. Beth Van Schaack, U.S. Department of State's Ambassador-at-Large
Sept. 19, 12 p.m.

Corporate Net Zero Pledges: Are Nature-Based Offsets Legitimate?
Sept. 19, 6:45 p.m.

What Happens When a Few Financial Institutions Control Everything?
Sept. 19, 7 p.m.

Parole Advocacy Project Yoga Fundraiser
Sept. 20, 12:10 p.m.

SCOTUS Roundup
Sept. 20, 12:10 p.m.

OJC Judicial Speaker Series: Judge Gustavo Gelpí
Sept. 21, 12:10 p.m.

Decarbonising the Real Economy
Sept. 21, 1:30 p.m.

Real Solutions or Expensive Distractions? Proving or Disproving Ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal in the Next Five Years
Sept. 22, 9 a.m.

Outlaws Welcome Retreat
Sept. 22-24

Funding Opportunities

MAX Scholarship Opportunities
MAX by AccessLex, which provides financial education for law students, automatically enters students into scholarship drawings if they complete online courses or attend events.

CLS Funding Resources
Internal and external funding available to and/or specifically for CLS students.