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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

Summer Employment Information

Participating in CSF? Review your CSF Checklists to ensure you’re on track to receive funding for the summer. Complete any outstanding requirements even if you have not yet secured a summer placement.

Don’t forget to report your summer employment! Students receiving summer Funding (CSF or HRIP) must report their summer placement to LawNet. Students working in the private sector must report their employment on the CSF Opt-Out Form. All students must report their employment within 48 hours of accepting an offer.

Apply for Extended Summer Funding: 1L students registered for CSF with a strong commitment to pursuing a public interest, human rights, or government career immediately upon graduation (or following a judicial clerkship) are invited to apply for an additional two-week extension of summer funding in their 1L year (for a total of 10 weeks). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the May 12 deadline. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Student Services

1L Tips for Formulating Note Topics - Academic Advising - Tues. Apr. 11, 12:10-1:10 in JG 103. Learn about the note-writing process and timeline from upper-year journal members. Members of the faculty will also be available to discuss the process and answer your questions. Food will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.

Questions? Contact Student Services

Social Justice Initiatives

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)

Preliminary Course Lists: The preliminary course lists for fall 2023 and spring 2024 are now available.

Career Services

EIP/EAP Resume Review Portal: To participate in the 2L Summer Recruiting Program (EAP and EIP), you will need to upload a Word version of your resume in the approved OCS private sector format to the EIP/EAP Resume Review Portal by Fri. Apr. 21. Please refer to the resume templates and private sector formatting guidelines on Symplicity under ‘Resources Library/Resumes and Application Materials - JD Private Sector.'

Register for Virtual Private Sector Practice Interview Program: Registration for May 16 & 23 programs opens today at 12:00 noon on Symplicity. 1L students who still need to fulfill the EAP/EIP requirement should please sign up for the required virtual private sector practice interview program.

Contact the Office of Career Services

Judicial Clerkships

If you have any questions regarding judicial clerkship and internship employment, please contact the Office of Judicial Clerkships.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

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.

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

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