From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: January 31, 2022
Subject: CORRECTION: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (LL.M. Edition)


Student affairs news, events & deadlines January 31, 2022
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IMPORTANT CORRECTION: An earlier version of this email included an item about the Pro Bono Requirement in the Deadlines section. The Pro Bono Requirement does not apply to LL.M. students. We apologize for the error and any confusion it may have caused.

Deadlines

 
Feb. 1 - LL.M. Writing Project and Supervised Research forms are due. Each LL.M. must complete the LL.M. Writing Project form once. If you did not complete the form in the Fall semester, you must do so for the Spring semester.
 
These two PDF forms: LL.M. Points Petition & LL.M. Research Assistant/Teaching Fellow are now on our website. They are both due on Tues. Feb. 1 by 3:00 p.m. EST.
 
Please review the Handbook -- Chapter 2: Spring 2022 Add/Drop on our Resources page. Digital Forms are open on LawNet until Tues. Feb. 1 at 3:00 p.m. EST.
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Student Services


- Free Professional Headshots - Fri. Feb. 4, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in Big Warren 1st Floor Feldberg Lounge This opportunity is only for students who missed the chace to get their headshots - please do not participate if you already received a headshot. Reservations not required (but social distancing rules will be enforced). 

Contact Student Services
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Judicial Clerkships


- Last week, OJC hosted Judge Jenny Rivera, '93 LL.M. of the New York Court of Appeals for a lecture about Latinos in the Law. Judge Rivera has spent her entire career in public service, including having clerked for then-Judge Sotomayor of the Southern District of New York. Click here to watch a recording of the event.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships
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Graduate Programs


- Borrower Education and Financial Literacy Sessions: Loan Repayment Strategies (2 identical sessions, so please only attend one): Mon. Jan. 31 at 12:00 noon (Register) and 3:00 p.m. (Register). The Financial Aid Office invites LL.M.s with student loans to attend one of two identical, interactive sessions to review your repayment obligations and options, as well as learn strategies for debt management from student loan expert Dr. Jeffrey E. Hanson.

- Support Space for Black International LLM Students - Feb. 1, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW, Room 101. Practicioners from Counseling and Psychological Services and representatives from the Office of University Life will discuss the experience of being a Black international LL.M. student at the Law School. The facilitators will create a safe and supportive environment for students to speak openly about their experiences. This is designed with Black international students in mind, but all are welcome.

Visit Office of Graduate Degree Programs
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Career Services


- The New York City Bar Association is hosting a free panel, “LL.M. Graduates in Times of COVID-19: How to Navigate Your Career” on Feb. 22 from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Register 

Contact the Office of Career Services

Student Resources

Counseling and Psychological Services

Open to any student, anywhere - click above for more. And 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.

Schedule a COVID Test

Voluntary testing will remain available for asymptomatic vaccinated faculty, staff, and students up to once weekly.

 

Medical Appointments

Click above or call 212-854-7426 for appointments. Contact Alice! Health Promotion at 212-854-5453 or alice@columbia.edu
 

CU Food Pantry

Open Tuesdays & Fridays
3:00pm - 6:00pm
5th Floor Lerner Hall, 
2920 Broadway (Between 114th & 115th Streetsets)

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. 

Evening Shuttle

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.

CU's Public Safety App - Lionsafe

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!

Safety Awareness Opportunities

Public Safety periodically hosts Security Awareness Days at each campus for students, faculty, and staff.
 
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

Care for adults, children, or yourself in situations when normal care arrangements are interrupted or when short-term care is required.

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. 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

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