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Student affairs news, events & deadlines

February 26, 2024

Deadlines

Today, Feb. 26 at 11:59 p.m. - Application deadline for the 2L Racial Justice Fellowship.

Fri. Mar. 1 at 11:59 p.m. - Study Abroad Application deadline. See more information in the 'Additional Announcements' section.

Mon. Mar. 4 at 5:00 p.m. - Deadline to submit the Spring 2024 Final Exam Reschedule Request form. Use your Lionmail account when filling out the form. More information on the policies under the Rescheduling a Law School Exam accordion.

Meet the Dean's Search Committee Today!

Meet the Search Committee: Today! Feb. 26, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in Case Lounge. Members of the Search Committee will be in attendance to have individual and small group discussions with students on the Dean Search process. Please drop in at any time throughout the lunch hour. Lunch will provided. More information here.

Submit Your Feedback by Today: If you are unable to attend the lunch, you are welcome to share your thoughts in the feedback form.

Take the Columbia LENS Survey by March 11

Do you want to help inform the campus programs, services, resources, and policies that support the needs of Columbia students? Complete the Columbia Lived Experiences & Needs of Students (LENS) Survey. As a thank you, you’ll receive $10 for your participation, and be entered to win bigger prizes, including $200 gift cards. Check your Columbia email for the unique link sent on Feb. 9 from Qualtrics/Isobar (no-reply@ips-research.com) and complete the survey before the deadline. Visit the official website for more info.

Registration Services

Credit/Fail (CR/F) rule for 2Ls and 3Ls: Please review the email sent on 2/14 and refer to Rule 3.1.2 for more information.

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 (212-854-2668)

Student Services

Race and Trauma Aware Lawyering - Tues. Feb. 27, 12:10-1:00 p.m. in WJW 209. Profs. Amber Baylor (Director, Criminal Defense Clinic) and Alejo Rodriguez (S. BATTLE) will have a thought-provoking conversation about the importance of cultivating race- and trauma-aware lawyering techniques in all areas of legal practice. Please register here.

LRAP Resources (for now and later) & Preparing Your Bar Application - Thurs. Feb. 29, 12:10-1:00 p.m. in JG 105. The NYC Bar Association's Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) will discuss mental health and substance use in the profession, and how to address the problems early. Lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register here. If you need to amend your law school application, please do so here by April 5. If you have questions, please consult with the LAP.

Judicial Careers

Meet the Judges: An Evening w/Judges Kenneth M. Karas, Orelia E. Merchant, and Ramon E. Reyes - Thurs. Feb. 29, 5:10 p.m.-6:10 p.m. in JG 105. What is it like interning, clerking, or pursuing a career in the federal judiciary? BLSA and OJC are honored to host the judges from the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. They will discuss their paths to the bench and their advice for students interested in clerking or becoming judges. Dinner will be provided. RSVP here.

Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers

Preview our March Events in the PI/PS Newsletter: prosecutorial, discretion, radical lawyering, a salon w/ Prof. Baylor, and More!

Additional Announcements & Events

The Fight for Climate Justice and Our Rights to a Safe Future - Weds. Feb. 28, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the International Affairs Building - Herbert Lehman Suite. The Eric H. Holder Jr. Initiative for Civil and Political Rights Student Advisory Board hosts the first installment of “The Politics We Imagine” Conversation Series. Profs. Michael Gerrard and Sheila Foster will discuss recent litigation for climate rights and environmental justice efforts in the US and beyond. Register here.

Study Abroad Application Deadline: Fri. March 1 - 2L students interested in a semester or Global Alliance study abroad for their 3L fall or spring (2024-2025) must submit their online applications by the deadline. Questions: Email Audrey Baker, Director of International Programs.

Drag, Activism, and Law Panel - Tues. Mar. 5, @12:00 p.m. in JG 101. Co-hosted by DPLI, DPLI grant recipient 3L Justin Norris and Columbia OutLaws. Lunch will be served RSVP here.

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.
Campus Resources in Times of Crisis - designed to encompass the different services and policies that may be relevant during this period.

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 Specialized Job Search Tools - includes tools to help you navigate 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
CU Wayfinding Guides to Getting Care - Navigate health and mental health resources both on- and off-campus
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