From: CLS Student Affairs Digest Date: December 5, 2022 Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (LL.M. Edition)
Student affairs news, events & deadlines
December 5, 2022
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. - 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.
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.
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.
Book Recommendations: On your next study break, check out the books two of our LLM alumni, Edward J. Littlejohn '74 and Douglas Sanderson '04, wrote this past year!
Exams Strategy Session - Thurs. Dec. 8, 3:00 p.m. Locatiton TBD. Learn OGP's best tips and advice for a successful and healthy exam season. Come early for coffee/tea and giveaways! The session will be recorded and posted on Courseworks for those who cannot attend live.
Save the Date: Pre-Exam Breakfast - Fri. Dec. 16 in the AM. Location TBD. Join OGP as we wish you well in the final exam period!
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.
- LL.M. Writing Project Forms due Feb. 1
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.
Career Services
Virtual Employer Programs:
Students may register here for upcoming virtual programs hosted by New York City Bar.
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!
Additional Announcements & Events
- There will be a hybrid mindfulness meditation session in Case Lounge on Weds. Dec. 7 and a virtual morning yoga session on Fri. Dec. 9. Details on both can be found on LawCal.
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