Student Services

Clifford Chance: Challenges in Regulating AI - Tues. Apr. 25, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 103. What are the current legal approaches in addressing discrimination in the algorithmic setting and are they effective? Focusing on this question in the context of fair lending law, Prof. Talia Gillis considers several regulatory approaches as reflected in recent proposals. Lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more information.

Questions? Contact Student Services

Career Services

ICYMI: How to Be a Successful Summer Associate Panel - Please click here for the recording of last week's program. Hiring partners, summer program partners, and recruiting professionals from Cleary Gottlieb, Davis Polk, Kirkland, Latham, and Skadden were featured and provided very valuable information and tips for how to succeed.

Upcoming Law Firm Events: Some law firms, including Wilson Sonsini, Paul Hastings, and Cleary will be holding virtual and in-person events in the coming weeks. Click here for detailed event information on CLS Connect and to RSVP.

EAP/EIP Requirements Checklist: Log in to your checklist on CLS Connect to view outstanding requirements needed to participate in EP/EIP 2023.

Contact the Office of Career Services

Social Justice Initiatives

SJI Monday: Making the Most of Your Summer, Today, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. Click here to RSVP.

Get all the public interest and government career news! Read the SJI Newsletter.

Registration Services

Your Exam Schedule: Individualized spring 2023 exam schedules are now available in LawNet under the Check Schedule module.

Please re-download Exam4 and take a practice test in all four modes. You are required to re-download Exam 4 each term.

Exam4 Resources to Review for Final Exams Prep:
- Exam4 handbook (Mac or Windows) on our Resources page
- Exam4 webinar recording (you may view this recording via your Lionmail account)

Credit/Fail (CR/F) rule: 2Ls and 3Ls may elect to have a letter grade changed to Credit/Fail (CR/F) in one non-mandatory class per semester (for a maximum of 10 credits overall). Please submit the digital Grade Adjustment Form on LawNet by Weds. Apr. 26 at 11:59 p.m. Please refer to the email we sent out for further information on this rule.

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

The 2023 Irell & Manella Prize is currently accepting applications from members of Columbia Law School’s Class of 2025. The recipient of the 2023 Irell & Manella Prize will receive a cash award of $4,483, and they can select a Columbia Law School student organization to receive an additional cash award of $4,483. Completed applications are due by Fri. May 26. Click here for more information and to view the application.

A Conversation about Democracy - Tues. Apr. 25, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at The Forum (601 W. 125th St.): Columbia World Projects (CWP) will host a private event with Secretary Clinton, President Bollinger, and Professor Katznelson on democracy's current state and future prospects during a period of strain and possibility.. Registration is required, first-come, first-served. Students can register here.

Mindfulness and Racial/Social Justice Award: We are currently accepting applications for this year's award. Click here to submit an application.
Program Offerings Survey: Click here to provide input to help shape future programming.

This week's Mindfulness Programming:
- Virtual Morning Yoga with Magi Pierce - TODAY, Apr. 24, 8:00-8:45 a.m. RSVP at this link. Live-stream is accessible with this link.

- In-person Lunchtime Mindfulness Meditation Session - Weds. Apr. 26, 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.

See you in the new school year!

This is the last edition of The Gavel for the 2022-2023 school year. Each department will be in touch directly to keep you informed during the summer break. On behalf of all our teams, best of luck with your exams, and have a successful summer experience.

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