From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: September 18, 2023
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (LL.M. Edition)


Student affairs news, events & deadlines September 18, 2023

Graduate Degree Programs

Weekly Wisdom from OGP: Never unsubscribe from emails sent to the LAW-LLM24@lists.columbia.edu listserv. You will miss out on vital information. Also -- you will be automatically added back anyway!

American Bar Association Online Event - Tues. Sept. 26, 12:00 p.m. on Zoom. A panel discussion on Pathways to Employments in International Law. Click here to register.

CPS Support Groups: Explore the virtual and in-person groups offered at CPS. These are opportunities to connect with peers on a shared topic of concern, in sessions guided and facilitated by a CPS provider. Click here for more information.

F-1 OPT After Your Degree Program: Learn how to apply for F-1 post-completion Optional Practical Training for graduating students at Columbia University. Click here for more information.

Student Services

LCI: SCOTUS Round-Up - Weds. Sept. 20, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 104. Profs. Precious Benally, Katherine Franke, Olatunde Johnson, and Tom Merrill will discuss some of the most important decisions that the Supreme Court handed down last term. Moderated by Prof. Kathryn Judge and Dean Gillian Lester will offer opening remarks. Click here for more information.

Unsubscribing from Student Organization Communications: Student Organizations send out communications using the listserves and/or CLS Connect. If you wish to remove yourself from the email list for any student organization(s), you will need to take the following two steps:1) Unsubscribe from Lawnet, instructions can be found here.
2) Messages sent via CLS Connect have "Unsubscribe" links in their footers. Click the link to remove yourself from a student organization's list.
We are aware that these two steps can be inconvenient and we are working with our IT Department to streamline the process.

Registration Services

Exam4: Make sure you download Exam4 before your Fri., Sept. 22 IAL Exam Final. Please also review the Exams website.

Bookmark Registration Services' Resources and Procedures page for helpful handbooks and guides.

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 at 212-854-2668.

Private Sector Careers

Intro to Networking - Tues. Sep. 26, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 104 & 106. Click here to RSVP.

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. Make sure to check the Events Calendar regularly for firm event and RSVP information.

Judicial Careers

OJC Judicial Speakers Series: Hon. Gustavo Gelpí of the First Circuit Thurs. Sept. 21, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 208. Hon. Gustavo Gelpí of the First Circuit Court of Appeals will discuss his path to the bench, career in public service, and academic work on the rights of the U.S. territories. Click here to RSVP.

Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers

Public Interest Monday: Environmental Lawyering in the Era of Climate Triage - Today, Sept. 18, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 304. Click here to register. RSVP Required.

Pro Bono Info Session - Thurs. Sept. 21, 12:10-1:10 p.m. on Zoom. Click here to register.

Public Interest Community Coffee - Thurs. Sept. 21, 3:00-4:00 p.m., WJW 600 Terrace. Learn more here.

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

Additional Announcements & Events

Harvey R. Miller Lecture: "Creativity in Bankruptcy" - Weds. Sept. 20, 5:00 p.m. in JGH. The lecture will discuss whether there is anything exceptional about the Bankruptcy Code that invites and perhaps requires creative applications of it, as well as limits on such creativity, in each case as informed by the extraordinary career of Harvey Miller. Featuring: Robert D. Drain '84, Of Counsel, Corp. Restructuring - Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP/Judge (Ret.), U.S. Bankruptcy Court, SDNY. Click here to register.

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.

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 Specializd Job Search Tools - includes tools to help you navigate a nuanced 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 
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

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