Need to talk about everyday life concerns impacting your emotional well-being? You are welcome to attend CPS's Problem Solving Drop-in Hours (at the Law School or any other location on campus). Urgent Mental Health Concerns Drop-in Hours are available Monday-Thursday from 6-9pm if you are in need of a immediate support from a mental health professional. Call 212-854-2878 or 911 if you are ever experiencing a mental health emergency.
Deadlines
Recommended submission date for test accommodations requests for the March 2022 Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is Tues. Dec. 7, 2021. More information can be found here.
Course Evaluations on LawNet will close on Fri. Dec. 10, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
2021-2022 Law School Supplemental Grant - Application Deadline Dec. 10, 2021
For students currently not receiving institutional grants but whose financial circumstances have recently changed, a need-based process is available to reevaluate eligibility for this supplemental award. Complete details regarding the process and required documentation is available from the Financial Aid Office at the following webpage.
Student Services
- Give Feedback, Get Food Back! Submit at least two-course evaluations via LawNet and Student Services will treat you to a free lunch at Lenfest. Just swing by Big Warren 5th Floor during the times below, confirm that you've submitted the evals, and we'll give you a Lenfest voucher.
Dec. 7 12:00 -1:00 p.m.
BONUS: Do all of your evaluations AND show us proof at the Give Feedback, Get Food Back! Event on Dec. 7th and we will enter you in our raffle to win a gift card or swag!
- Elizabeth Frankel Fellowship at the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights This Fellowship honors Liz’s passion for supporting law students as they learn to advocate effectively for immigrant children and families. The final deadline to submit an application for summer 2022 is Jan. 7. Questions?
- Tomorrow: LL.M. Holiday Luncheon. Limited space is available, so RSVP soon!
- The Public Interest Legal Career Fair will be held virtually Feb. 3-4. Register now! The deadline to apply for interviews with over 250+ employers is Jan. 13 at 5 p.m.
- You're Invited: LL.M. Study Break! Monday, December 13, 8:00-10:00 a.m. in WJW 600 (Grab-and-Go) Please join us for an a.m. study break before the start of exams!
- In case you missed OGP's Exam Prep and Exam Taking Session on November 23, a recording of the session and copy of the presentation are available on the LLM Class of 2022 Courseworks page!
- Safety and Emergency Resources: Links to a number of campus safety resources - including the Lionsafe App - can be found below in the Student and Emergency Resources sections.
-Add/Drop Phase One closes on Thurs. Dec. 9, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. EST *Phase Two re-opens Mon. Jan. 10, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. EST and closes on Mon. Jan. 24, 2022 at 11:00 p.m. EST*
-Important Dates:
Last day of upper-year Law School classes: Fri. Dec. 10
Upper- year Exams: Mon. Dec. 13 - Thurs. Dec. 23
-ICYMI: Exam4 webinar recording. The Exam4 software is now available for download at the Exam4 website. *Students must download the software by no later than Mon. Dec. 6, 2021.
Career Services
- Students who submitted applications for the Overseas Trained LL.M. Interview Program will be able to view employer selections/invitations on Dec. 22 at 12:00 noon. Additional details will be provided on that day.
This is the last edition of The Gavel in 2021. We hope that you have found it helpful and informative, and we look forward to bringing you more timely and inspirational resources in 2022.
On behalf of all of our teams, best of luck with your exams, and have a wonderful break!
Open to any student, anywhere - click above for more. And CPS's Problem-Solving Drop-insare an opportunity to talk with a mental health professional about a specific situation that is causing emotional stress.
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.
The on-demand, point-to-point Public Safety Evening Shuttle by Via has replaced the escort service at the Morningside campus. Additionally, the Intercampus Shuttle runs Monday to Saturday, excluding University holidays.
This app not only connects users with quick access to Public Safety emergency services, it helps keep you updated with crime alerts, emergency protocols and critical campus safety protocols. Download it today!
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. LAP’s confidential hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 212.302.5787.
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