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Student affairs news, events & deadlines

April 11, 2022

Deadlines

Due May 13: Public Interest Bridge Loan Apply for this LRAP-eligible loan to alleviate the cost of bar preparation and other postgraduate expenses.

Student Services

Wellness Series: The Quest for Quality Sleep - Thurs. April 14, 4:20-5:20 p.m. in JG 502. Want to improve sleep quality? Between exams and assignments, internship or job applications, and the stress of managing everything in your life, there are a plethora of factors that can impact an individual’s sleep patterns. Join Alice! Health Promotion to learn about the critical role of sleep and how to establish healthy practices that can help set you up for success. While we may not always have control over the quantity of sleep we get, this workshop will help you enhance the quality of your sleep to help you awake feeling as refreshed and energized as possible! Snacks will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Food Drive for Broadway Community - Tues. April 19, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in Big Warren, 4th Floor, Student Lounge. The Office of Student Services is partnering with Broadway Community to host a food drive. Donations accepted are canned meats, hot cereal, canned tomato products, dried legumes, personal hygiene items, cooking oil, cleaning supplies, juice, pasta, peanut butter, and dried whole grains. Items must be unopened and sealed. Please do not donate perishable items.

Upcoming LCI Event: Sponsored by the Lawyers, Community, and Impact series, the Vice Dean of Intellectual Life, and the Office of Student Services.
Conversation with Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the SDNY - Wed. April 20, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 103. In this special event, the newly appointed United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, will sit down for an interview with Prof. Jessica Bulman-Pozen. Williams will address such topics as his path to becoming the first Black US Attorney for the district, the challenges of leading an independent office in an age of polarization, and his creation of a civil rights unit with the SDNY. Lunch will be provided first-come, first-served.

The Tasks of Critical Race Theory: Brandon Terry in conversation with Kendall Thomas - Thur. April 21, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 107. In this special lecture, renowned scholar Brandon Terry will be joined by Prof. Kendall Thomas to discuss the relationship of critical race theory (CRT) to liberal political thought and the social contract tradition. Terry will present new work in which he challenges Charles W. Mills's influential conception of the tasks of CRT, and argues that Toni Morrison's competing vision of CRT gives us a better approach to understanding the place of race in liberal thought. Professor Thomas will provide commentary on Terry's lecture.

POP-UP SESSION! Graduation Portraits! - Wed. April 27,10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. in Big Warren Feldberg Lounge. Didn't Like Your Original Pictures? Forgot to Attend? A gown, hood, and cap will be provided by Student Services. No appointment is needed, payment is due only if you decide to purchase a photo. Click here for more information on graduation.

Contact Student Services

Career Services

We are happy to announce Nicole Seawright has joined the Office of Career Services as our newest Assistant Director of Career Advising. Nicole is the former Manager of Diversity & Inclusion at Proskauer Rose LLP, where she supported the law firm in creating and sustaining a global, inclusive culture. Nicole looks forward to meeting and working with Columbia Law students!

Contact the Office of Career Services

Registration Services

- Individualized exam schedules are now available in LawNet under the Check Schedule module. If you would like to revert your rescheduled exams to the original exam date please send us an email by Mon. April 25 at 3:00 p.m.

- ICYMI: Exam4 Webinar recording from Tues. April 5, accessible using your LionMail.

- If you plan on taking the July 2022 NYS Bar exam, your application must be filed between April 1 and April 30, 2022. Please note that there are no provisions for late filing.

- NYS Bar Info Session - Wed. April 13 at 12:10 p.m on Zoom. Register here to attend.

Social Justice Initiatives

- Columbia Law School Funding Resource: Check out this spreadsheet of funding opportunities that are available to and/or exist specifically for Columbia Law School students.

- Info Session on Equal Justice Works and Justice Catalyst Fellowships, Tues. April 19, 12:10 p.m on Zoom. Appropriate for 3Ls interested in a fellowship after a clerkship, private sector job, or public interest job that is not full-time.

Read the full SJI newsletter!

Judicial Clerkships

Come hear from Judge Zahid N. Quraishi of the District of New Jersey - Wed. April 13, 12:10-1:10 p.m in WJW 309 for a conversation regarding clerkships and his path to the bench. Please RSVP so that we can order the appropriate amount of food. Click here to view more information.

Clerkship Social - Wed. April 13, 5:00-6:00 p.m. in Jerome Greene Annex. Join OJC for a cookie social for 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls with clerkships to meet and discuss tips for success, navigating the application process, and reasons to clerk. Please RSVP so that we can order the appropriate amount of food. Click here to view more information.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

Additional Announcements & Events

- April is a big month for Sexual Violence Response (SVR) as it is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and the Columbia Health is hosting events to support building a compassionate community of care at Columbia. Click here for a listing of upcoming events including this Thursday's 16th Annual Clery Lecture Series: The Gender and Non-Conforming Student Experience at Women's and Historically Women's Institutions.

Wed. 4/13 12:15-1:00 p.m JG Annex (w/ Zoom option)	Organizational Leadership Series: Marie Oh Huber, SVP & CLO at eBay. As part of the Reuben Mark Initiative for Organizational Character and Leadership, this discussion, to be moderated by Prof. Avery Katz, will focus on Marie's business, legal, public policy, and philanthropic background over her decades-long career. Lunch will be provided for those who attend and the discussion will take place in JG Annex. Participants that cannot attend in person may join virtually. A Zoom link will be shared the day before the event.
Wed. 4/20 3:30-5:00 p.m. Low Library	Future Present: Building Community and Advancing Equity in a Digital World: This panel of experts will tackle some of the most challenging questions around digital citizenship, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), the rise of social media, and the ways in which our choices online impact the world around us. How can we harness our ‘digital lives’ to meaningfully build stronger and more equitable relationships and communities--online and off? RSVP is required, please bring your CUID. Click here for more information and to RSVP. Click here for a full list of all University Life events. Questions? University Life universitylife@columbia.edu
Fri. 4/22 6:00-7:00 p.m. Zoom	Quantifying Gerrymandering: How Redistricting Policies Set Boundaries on Extreme Gerrymandering Davis Polk Leadership Initiative Grant Recipient Onuoha Odim will host a Zoom event with Professor Gregory Herschlag from Duke University to discuss voting rights, redistricting, and gerrymandering. The event is part of Onuoha's independent project, Centerforvotingrights.org. If you have any interest in this topic or wish to learn more about the Center for Voting Rights project, please take a moment to RSVP through this form by April 18 at 12:00 noon to receive the Zoom link. If you have any questions, please contact Onuoha Odim by email or 404.977.8445.

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

Schedule a COVID Test - Please note that the voluntary testing program has been suspended as of March 1.

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

Evening Shuttle
Intercampus Shuttle
Safety Escorts

Safety Awareness Opportunities

Emergency Resources

Emergency Text Messaging
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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