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Student affairs news, events & deadlines

December 4, 2023

Deadlines

Thurs. Dec. 7 - Course evaluations close.

Complimentary Coffee/Tea in Lenfest: Starting today, the Law School will once again offer free coffee/tea in Lenfest during the study/exam period through Thurs. Dec. 21. Mondays-Thursdays: 4:00-8:00 p.m. and Fridays: 4:00-6:00 p.m. The complimentary coffee/tea bar in WJW, provided by Joe Coffee, will pause on Mon. Dec 11 and resume at the start of the Spring semester on Tues. Jan. 16.

Registration Services

Fall 2023 Exams are around the corner!
- Download Exam4 before your first exam.
- Individualized exam schedules are available on LawNet.
Good luck!

Course evaluations are open through Thurs. Dec. 7.

*New Process in LawNet* 1L Elective Switch Request Period: Tues. Jan. 9 at noon- Weds. Jan. 17 at 5:00 p.m. An email will be sent in January with more details.

Private Sector Careers

ICYMI: 1L Presenting Yourself in a Private Sector Interview - Click here to view the recording.

Alternative Dispute Resolution: What New Lawyers Must Know hosted by the NYC Bar Association - Weds. Dec. 6, 12:30-2:00 p.m. Virtual. Click here for more information and to register.

Cooley Virtual Series Session 3: AI + Commercial Considerations - Weds. Dec. 6, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Click here for more information and to register.

Save the Date: 1L Law Firm Networking Night - Weds. Jan. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Low Library. Additional details will be provided after exams.

CLS Connect Events Calendar: Information received by OPSC regarding firm events and receptions for students will be posted on this calendar. Please make sure to check it regularly for firm event and RSVP information.

Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers

Connect to justice-minded classmates - join the Columbia Public Interest Community!

Need public interest job search help? Applying for a postgraduate fellowship? Meet with a PI/PS adviser.

Additional Announcements & Events

NYSBA Young Lawyers Section Networking Events - Every month YLS has pub night networking events. Attendance is free for NYSBA YLS members and for law students. Click here for a list of upcoming events.

State of Silence: The Espionage Act, Politics, and Press Freedom hosted by the Knight First Amendment Institute - Weds. Dec. 6, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the World Room, School of Journalism. Click here for more information and to register.

See You in 2024!

This is the last edition of The Gavel in 2023. We hope that you have found it helpful and informative, and we look forward to bringing you more timely and inspirational resources in 2024.

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

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 (NEW) - 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
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