From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: March 21, 2022
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (1L Edition)


Student affairs news, events & deadlines March 21, 2022
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Deadlines

Journal Early Applications due Wed. March 30 at 12:00 noon. Submit through LawNet. See below for more information.
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Student Services


- Dean's Meet-Up - Wed. March 23, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 106
All law students are welcome to attend this informal forum where Dean Lester will share updates and answer questions that you may have. Feel free to submit a question using this form. Lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

- Wellness Series with Alice! Health Promotion: Understanding and Managing Procrastination - Wed. March 24, 4:20-5:20 p.m. in JG 502
A conversation about procrastination, to both better understand it, and also develop some actionable strategies to help you manage your procrastination moving forward. Snacks will be provided.
*Save the Date, Thurs. April 14: last wellness workshop at 4:20 in JG 502.

- Upcoming LCI Events: Sponsored by the Lawyers, Community and Impact series, the Vice Dean of Intellectual Life, and the Office of Student Services.
America on Fire - Thur. March 31, 12:10- 1:10 p.m. in JG 103.  A conversation with Prof. Elizabeth Hinton and Prof. Sarah Seo on Prof. Hinton's newest book, America on Fire: The Untold History of Police Violence and Black Rebellion Since the 1960s. What began in spring 2020 as local protests in response to the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police quickly exploded into a massive nationwide movement. To many observers, the protests appeared to be without precedent in their scale and persistence. Yet, as the acclaimed historian Hinton demonstrates in America on Fire, the events of 2020 had clear precursors—and any attempt to understand our current crisis requires a reckoning with the recent past.

Conversation with Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the SDNY - Wed. April 20, 12:10-1:10 pm in JG 103. Event description is forthcoming.
 
-Upcoming Health and Wellness Events hosted by the Office of Student Services (space is limited, registration is required):
JTW Fit
Harlem Yoga Studio
Riverside Pilates Raffle

Contact Student Services
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Judicial Clerkships


- Navigating the Judiciary as a Woman of Color (co-sponsored by OJC & EWOC) - Wed. March 23, 12:00-1:10 p.m in JG 105. A discussion with three federal judges as they discuss their experiences in the judiciary and how their identities as women of color have influenced their careers. Lunch will be served. Must RSVP to attend.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

Registration Services


- The Spring 2022 Exam Schedule can be found here under the first accordion: Exam Schedule - Last revised March 10, 2022

Social Justice Initiatives


- LRAP Updates and Resources - Thurs. March 24 - 12:10-1:10 p.m in-person and Zoom. Submit your questions in advance!

- SJI Monday: Looking Ahead to 2L Year - Mon. March 31 - 12:10-1:10 p.m. on Zoom.

- SJI Monday: How 1Ls Can Prepare for Public Defense Hiring for 2L Summer - Mon. April 4 - 12:10-1:10 p.m. on Zoom.

- Note on EIP: if you are not interested in EIP, you can remove yourself from the email list. If you plan to participate, keep the EIP dates, July 28-August 2, into account when scheduling your summer employment.

- Get more public interest and government news: full SJI newsletter
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Career Services


1L Summer Employment: If you have accepted employment in the private sector, please fill out the two-minute Career Outcomes survey in Symplicity on the left-hand navigation bar under 'My Account'. Click 'Add New', fill in your employer, and select 2022 for 'Year' and 1L Summer Employment for 'Employment Term.' Please use the approximate start and end dates.

Employer and OCS Events: The following programs will be held for CLS 1Ls in the coming weeks (additional details and RSVP information for these and other programs are listed under Events on Symplicity). You are encouraged to attend employer events, which are great opportunities to learn more about practices and cultures, make connections with attorneys, and gather information to help you select law firms to interview with at EIP. All events are virtual unless otherwise indicated.
Tues. March 22
Kirkland & Ellis- RSVP
NYC Bar Association (The Hybrid/Remote Future: A Two-Part Series) - RSVP
NYC Bar Association (From the Drawing Board to the Board of Directors: Women's Perspective on Pathways and Leadership) - RSVP
Reed Smith (Conversation with Women Attorneys)- RSVP
Stroock- RSVP
Wed. March 23
Covington & Burling-  RSVP
Kaplan Hecker & Fink, (Public Interest Litigation Practice Panel)-  RSVP 
Reed Smith, (Office Hours)- RSVP
Thurs. March 24
Latham & Watkins- RSVP
Milbank (In-Person)- RSVP
Norton Rose Fulbright (1L Foundations Series)-  RSVP
Monday, March 28
Kirkland & Ellis (Case Study Session: Specialty Practice Groups), RSVP
Selendy Gay Elsberg, RSVP
Weil Gotshal (In-Person), RSVP

Contact the Office of Career Services

Additional Announcements & Events

- Bake Sale for Refugees This week, SIRR and Rightslink are hosting a bake sale on the first floor of JG to raise money for HIAS and the International Rescue Committee, who are addressing the refugee crises in Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Syria. Be sure to buy something!
- Davis Polk Leadership Initiative: Call for Project Collaborators: Davis Polk Leadership Fellow, James Clinton Francis, is looking for collaborators to join him on creating a first-of-its-kind atlas to visualize the injustices of the poultry industry, an issue that has received heightened attention from the Biden administration. The analysis completed this year will be used to guide the ground advocacy work with farmers in the coming academic year. 
Experience with econometric and/or spatial analysis is encouraged but not required. For more information, please email James.
- Companion Animal Law Writing Contest The American Kennel Club®: The fifth annual Companion Animal Law Writing Contest, open to all students currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school. Contestants can enter now through April 1, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. More information here or email questions to Emily Holmes.


Wed. 3/23
12:10 p.m.
Zoom


 		 Careers in Law Teaching Workshop - Academic Fellowships: Pros, Cons, and Should You Do One? The sixth CILT workshop of the spring, featuring faculty panelists Eric Talley (moderator), Maeve Glass, Kerrel Murray, and Jeremy Kessler. Open to all CLS students and alums interested in law teaching as a potential career. Zoom link
Wed. 3/23
2:30 p.m.
JG Annex

 		 Columbia’s Obama Foundation Scholars Join University Life and Columbia’s Obama Foundation Scholars for an in-person discussion about active citizenship and the power to affect change in our communities. Reception to follow including light refreshments. Register 
Co-sponsored by Columbia World Projects Questions?

Wed. 3/23
12:00 noon-
2:00 p.m.

 		 Abolition & Decarceration Advocacy Fair Join the School of Social Work (3rd Floor - 1255 Amsterdam Ave.) for the opportunity to meet with campaigns and organizations focusing on alternatives to incarceration, restorative justice, abolition, and more. Questions?
Thurs. 3/24
6:00 p.m.
Zoom



 		 The Eric H. Holder Jr. Initiative American Voter Project: Voting Rights Today This series of events brings together scholars, politicians, journalists, activists, artists, students and community members to discuss key issues that influence American voting today. Zoom link will be provided to registrants 2 hours prior to the event. Click here to register and see the list of panelists. Moderated by Jelani Cobb, Ira A. Lipman Professor of Journalism at Columbia University and staff writer at The New Yorker

Thurs. 3/24
6:30 p.m.
Zoom




 		 Wellness in Practice: How to Build Wellness into Your Public Interest and Public Service Work hosted by St. John's University School of Law and the NYC Area Law Schools Wellness Consortium. Public interest and public service legal professionals will discuss the importance of prioritizing attorney mental health and well-being. Panelists will also share tips and strategies for incorporating self-care, wellness, and resilience into your daily legal practice. Register today to secure your spot
Wed. 3/30
12:00 noon
Zoom



 		 U.S. Feminisms in a Global Context with Prof. Judy Tzu-Chun Wu In recognition of Women's History Month, the SPS Office of Student Life is excited to invite Prof. Judy Tzu-Chun Wu to present on "U.S. Feminisms in a Global Context". A professor of Asian American studies and the director of the Humanities Center at the University of California, Irvine, she specializes in Asian American, immigration, comparative racialization, women's, gender, and sexuality histories. RSVP Questions?

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 

Schedule a COVID Test - Please note that the voluntary testing program has been suspended as of March 1.

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:
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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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