Forging a Protective Legal Framework for Human Rights Activism

Monday, Oct. 9
12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 107
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Join HRI to delve into the creation of a robust legal framework to safeguard human rights activism, celebrating the enduring spirit of Human Rights Defenders over the past 25 years and the timeless principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has guided us for 75 years. Cosponsored by the PI/PS Office.

Money Matters 101
Financing Your Public Interest Career

Thursday, Oct. 12
12:10-1:10 p.m. on Zoom
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Want to better understand the financial landscape for public sector lawyers? This program will provide you with Columbia graduate salaries, ideas about budgets, and information on LRAP and loans. This is a nuts-and-bolts program in the Money Matters Series, designed to help you financially plan for a public interest or government career. 

Email questions ahead of time to Tory Messina and we will answer them at the session.

Save the Date! Money Matters 102: PI/PS Grads on Transitions & Finances, Nov. 2 at 12:10 p.m.

Community Coffee with Public Defender Students of Columbia

Thursday, Oct. 12
3-4 p.m. on WJW 600 Terrace

Join CLS Public Defender Students (PDS) for coffee, tea, and cookies. Meet students interested in working in public defense and learn more about PDS's events and mentorship opportunities. All are welcome! No RSVP required.

The Columbia Public Interest Community Coffee is a weekly informal coffee hour on the WJW 600 Terrace on Thursdays at 3 p.m. and the LAST Thursday of the month at 2 p.m.

Public Interest Monday: Labor Law with Professor Kate Andrias

Monday, Oct. 16
12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 106
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Advocating for the legal rights and interests of workers can take a variety of different forms. Join Professor Kate Andrias and Columbia alumni practicing in labor law and workers’ rights for a discussion of current legal issues and career paths. Lunch provided! RSVP five days ahead to prevent food waste.

International Supplement to the Job Search Toolkit

Get specific guidance for students seeking international work. And don't forget to consult the Job Search Toolkit itself!

Postgraduate Fellowships

Oct. 9: Sandler Fellowship at Human Rights Watch (J.D.s)
Nov. 1: Singer Social Justice Fellowship (J.D.s)
Nov. 15: Manne Family Fellowship at Texas Defender Service (J.D.s)

Other

Rolling: Davis Polk Leadership Initiative Innovation Grants

New York State Bar Civil Legal Services Career Fair

Oct. 25, 12-5 p.m. (Virtual)
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Network with staff members from over 25 public interest organizations — all of which are hiring! The Fair also includes a special welcome from Hon. Edwina Richardson-Mendelson and a panel discussion with public interest attorneys. 

Also @ Columbia (and Beyond)

ACLU-CLS Student Public Interest Panel
Oct. 9, 12:10 p.m.

Indigenous Peoples' Day Land Acknowledgement
Oct. 9, 4:30-6 p.m.

The Corrosive Effect of Genocide Denial in Post-Genocide Societies
Oct. 10, 12 p.m.

Center for Public Research and Leadership Information Session
Oct. 10, 12:10 p.m.

OJC Event: Judge Benjamin Beaton '09 and Judge Arun Subramanian '03
Oct. 10, 5:15 p.m.

Affirmative Action in Higher Education Admissions
Oct. 11, 12:10 p.m.

Experiential Enrollment Information Session
Oct. 11, 12:10 p.m.

Google & Apple: Antitrust Investigations of Big Techs' App Stores
Oct. 11, 12:10 p.m.

Community Book Read: Civil Rights Queen
Oct. 11, 4:20 p.m.

Human Rights Economy Inaugural Symposium
Oct. 12, 5:30 p.m.

My Name Is Andrea Screening and Discussion
(Documentary about Andrea Dworkin)
Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m.

Women of Columbia Law: Forum at the Forum
Oct. 13, 8:30-5:30 p.m.

Funding Opportunities