From: CLS Student Affairs Digest Date: April 10, 2023 Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (2L Edition)
Student affairs news, events & deadlines
April 10, 2023
Deadlines
- Wed. Apr. 12, 5:00 p.m. - Deadline to enter the lottery to have breakfast with Dean Lester next Tues. Apr 18. See below for more information
Student Services
Academic Advising - Planning for Your Next Year: If you are planning on applying for an externship or clinic, or want to talk to someone about planning for your next academic year, please sign up for an appointment to chat with an advisor in Student Services here. If none of these times work for you, please email Student Services, or stop by the 4th floor of Big Warren! As a reminder, the application to apply for Fall 2023 clinics, externships, and policy labs is now open in LawNet and will close on Mon. Apr. 24 at 12:00 p.m. You can find the Fall 2023 Experiential Learning Handbook and more information about the application and available clinics & externships here.
Dean Lester Lottery Breakfast - Tues. Apr. 18, 8:30-9:30 am. You are invited to sign up for the opportunity to have an intimate breakfast with Dean Lester. If you are interested, please enter the lottery HERE by Wed. Apr. 12 at 5:00 p.m. You will receive confirmation if you are selected. Please only enter the lottery if you are able to attend the breakfast.
SJI Monday Looking Ahead to 3L Year - Today, Apr. 10, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. Click here to RSVP.
State Department Info Session - Tues. Apr. 11, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. Click here to RSVP.
Public Defense Brown Bag Lunch Series - Fri. Apr. 14, 12:10-1:10 p.m. Virtual. Click here to RSVP.
Get all the public interest and government career news in the SJI Newsletter!
Registration Services
Your Exam Schedule: Individualized spring 2023 exam schedules are now available in LawNet under the Check Schedule module.
Exam4 Resources to Review for Final Exams Prep:
- Exam4 handbook (Mac or Windows) on our Resources page - Exam4 webinar recording (you may view this recording via your Lionmail account)
Credit/Fail (CR/F) rule: 2Ls and 3Ls may elect to have a letter grade changed to Credit/Fail (CR/F) in one non-mandatory class per semester (for a maximum of 10 credits overall). Please submit the digital Grade Adjustment Form on LawNet by Weds. Apr. 26 at 11:59 p.m. Please refer to the email we sent out for further information on this rule.
Preliminary Course Lists: The preliminary course lists for fall 2023 and spring 2024 are now available.
Judicial Clerkships
If you have any questions regarding judicial clerkship and internship employment, please contact the Office of Judicial Clerkships.
If you have any questions regarding private sector employment, please contact the Office of Career Services.
Additional Announcements & Events
Fireside Chat with Former Supreme Court Justice Breyer - Thurs. Apr. 13, 4:30-5:45 p.m. in Case Lounge. Retired Justice Stephen G. Breyer will reflect on his tenure on the Supreme Court, the role and relationship of Justices and their clerks, and more. Justice Breyer will be joined in conversation by four members of the Columbia Law faculty, all of whom have served as his clerks. Click here for more information. This event is first come, first served for members of the CLS community only.
The Eric H. Holder Jr. Initiative American Voter Project: The Future of the Supreme Court - Thurs. Apr. 13, Panel & QA 6:00-7:30 p.m/Reception 7:30-8:30 p.m. in The Italian Academy-Teatro. The panelists include Eric Holder and Professors Bernard Harcourt & Olatunde Johnson. Click here for more information and to register.
Reuben Mark Initiative for Organizational Character and Leadership - Organizational Leadership Series: Lunchtime Panel Q&A w/ David Anderman - Former SpaceX GC - Mon. Apr. 17, 12:15-1:15 p.m in WJW 309. The discussion, moderated by Prof. Eric Talley, will focus on David's leadership role at Stellar Ventures and how it has been shaped by his business, legal, public policy, and philanthropic experiences throughout his career. Click here for more information and instructions to submit any dietary restrictions.
General Counsel Panel: A Conversation on Values-Drives Leadership. Weds. Apr. 19, 12:10-1:10. Location TBD. This discussion with Michele Warman, retired GC at the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Mike Ullmann ’83, retired GC at Johnson & Johnson, and Michele Coleman Mayes, current GC at the New York Public Library, will give an inside look on how they have grappled with instilling values into their organizations while taking risks that align with the interests of senior leadership. The conversation will be moderated by Prof. Susan Sturm. Lunch will be served and RSVP is required.Moot Court Executive Board Application Info Session - Weds. Apr. 19, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 101. Come learn about paid & credited positions on the Moot Court Executive Board for the Class of 2024. Food will be provided. Click here for more information.
Save the Date: Moot Court 2023-2024 Student Editor Info Session - Thurs. Apr. 20, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in WJW 311. Click here for more information.
Columbia Health's Sexual Violence Response is hosting the following virtual programs: - Disrupting the Culture of Online Sexual Violence - Fri. Apr. 14, 12:00-1:30 p.m. Speaker Adam Dodge (EndTAB) discusses what abuse in online spaces looks like, how different genders experience it, and how we can be part of the solution.
- Kinky and Curious: Skills for Consensual Kink 101 - Tues. Apr. 18, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Sex and Pleasure Educator Luna Matatas will be busting myths about kink, teaching skills like communicating your fantasy, giving and receiving consent, exploring fantasies, and navigating shame. Click on the corresponding links for more information and to register.
Enhancing Your Relationship Couples Workshop - starting Mon. Apr. 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in CPS Conference Room, Lerner Hall, 8th Fl. The workshop continues on Apr. 24, May 1, and 8. For more information and to register email py2120@cumc.columbia.edu.
This week's Mindfulness Programming:
- Virtual Morning Yoga with Daniel Max - TODAY, Apr. 10, 8:00-8:45 a.m. RSVP at this link. Live-stream is accessible with this link.
- In-person Lunchtime Mindfulness Meditation Session - Weds. Apr. 12, 12:15-1:00 p.m. in Case Lounge. Drop-ins are welcome, but if you would like lunch please RSVP by TODAY at 1:00 pm. Live-stream is also available here. For information on this session click here.
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