From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: December 5, 2022
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (2L Edition)



Student affairs news, events & deadlines December 5, 2022
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Deadlines

- Tues. Dec. 6 at 10:00 p.m. - Add/Drop Phase I ends.
- Fri. Dec. 9 at 5:00 p.m. - Deadline to apply to be a Steering Committee Student Rep for the Reimagining the Law Library project. See more information below in the Student Services section.
- Fri. Dec. 9 at 11:59 p.m. - Deadline to exercise Credit/Fail Option via Grade Adjustment Form on LawNet.
- Thurs. Dec. 22 - Deadline to submit Year Course (YC) Grade Form on the Registration Forms website if you want to split the credits for your supervised research into two semesters.

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Student Services

ARGP and Racial and Social Justice Fellowship Information Session - Tues. Dec. 6, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. The Offices of Social Justice Initiatives and Student Services will host an information session on the Anti-Racism Grantmaking Program (ARGP) and the Racial and Social Justice Fellowships for the 2022-2023 academic year.  Click here to register. 

Call for Student Reps - Reimagining the Law Library: The Law School will undertake a multi-year project to renovate—and fully reimagine—the Law Library into a marquee space befitting its place at the nexus of student learning, groundbreaking scholarship, and community life. The Steering Committee is seeking student representation to help guide aspects of the design -- in particular, to provide input on the selection of furniture, finishes, and technology, as well as on sharing plans and information with the community. We expect that the Steering Committee will meet four times during the spring semester, starting in January. Please fill out this form if you are interested. The deadline to apply is Fri. Dec. 9 at 5:00 p.m. Students will be notified by the end of the exam period.

Questions? Contact Student Services
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Judicial Clerkships

OJC Staffing Updates: As the fall semester comes to an end, we are excited to share some staffing updates. We wish you all the best during your final exams and best wishes for a restorative winter break.

For the fourth year in a row, OJC will launch its signature Clerkship Peer Mentor Program in January. Please keep an eye out for solicitations to join so you can be matched with an alum or 3L mentor next Spring, and get advice from a peer about clerkship applications.

Clerkship Diversity Initiative Information Session - Tues. Dec. 6, 12:10 - 1:10 p.m. in WJW 209. If you feel you may need more tailored support, OJC has recently opened applications for its second year of the Clerkship Diversity Initiative.  Come learn more about how this initiative could be helpful to you as you plan to apply for clerkships next summer or beyond. Click here for more information and to register.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

Registration Services

Spring 2023 Add/Drop Handbook: Please review the handbook on our Resources page.

Fall 2022 Exams are almost here!  
Download Exam4 before your first exam.
- Please reference the Exams website for important information.
- Individualized exam schedules are now available on LawNet.
Good Luck!

Mark these dates on your calendar!
- Add/Drop Phase 1: through Tues. Dec. 6 at 10:00 p.m.
- Upper-Year J-Term Add/Drop Period:  Wed. Jan. 4 - Mon. Jan. 9
- Add/Drop Phase 2: Tues. Jan. 10 at 12:00 p.m. -  Mon. Jan. 23 at 10:00 p.m.
- Digital Registration Forms for Spring '23 due Wed. Jan. 25 at 12:00 p.m. 

Credit/Fail Option for 2Ls and 3Ls: You now have the option to elect to have a letter grade changed to a grade awarded on a Credit/Fail (CR/F) basis in one non-mandatory class per semester (for a maximum of 10 credits overall). Students may choose to exercise this option in LawNet (Grade Adjustment Form) until 11:59 p.m. on the final day of scheduled upper-year Law classes, Fri. Dec. 9.

If you are planning to split the credits for your supervised research into two semesters, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, please fill out the Year Course (YC) Grade form on our Registration Forms website due Thurs. Dec. 22.

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Career Services

Virtual Employer Programs: 
Students may register here for upcoming virtual programs hosted by LexisNexis and New York City Bar.

Contact the Office of Career Services

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Social Justice Initiatives

Do you know about the 2L Racial and Social Justice Fellowships? Click here for more information.

Need resume samples? Interview tips? Check out our revamped public sector job search tools page!

SJI is available for advising appointments over break.

See You in 2023!

This is the last edition of The Gavel in 2022. We hope that you have found it helpful and informative, and we look forward to bringing you more timely and inspirational resources in 2023.

On behalf of all of our teams, best of luck with your exams, and have a wonderful break!

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
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Evening Shuttle
Intercampus Shuttle   
Safety Escorts 

Safety Awareness Opportunities

Emergency Resources

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Emergency Phone #s
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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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