Admitted Student Handbook 2015 by CLS WebComm

Spring 2015

Dear Admitted Student, Congratulations again on your acceptance! As you now face the choice of which law school to attend, there is much that we wish to share with you about Columbia Law School. We have assembled this Admitted Student Handbook both to provide you with a wealth of practical information at your fingertips and to facilitate the decision that lies ahead. The Handbook presents a picture of Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strengths; gives a glimpse into the life of our students; walks you through the process of visiting and enrolling at Columbia; provides information about financial aid; and, finally, introduces you to our network of career advisors. The Handbook is a companion piece to the Admitted Student Website, which is more comprehensive than the information presented here. We encourage you to visit the Website to learn more and for any updates and that we will be adding throughout the upcoming months. To activate your admitted student website account, go to www.law.columbia.edu/admittedstudent/ activate. When prompted, enter the Username/Email and PIN found in your Offer of Admission letter. Following activation, you can access the Admitted Student Website at www.law.columbia.edu/admittedstudent. In the weeks ahead you will be receiving additional information from us, including a box of material about Columbia Law Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intellectual life. While websites and publications enable you to learn more about our school, we are convinced that there is no substitute for visiting Columbia Law School and personally meeting members of our community. Therefore, we invite and encourage you to attend one of our admitted student events. Please know that you are not alone in the decision-making process, as we, the Admissions team, are here to assist you in any way we can. If you have any questions, you may reach us by telephone at 212-854-2674 or by email at admit@law.columbia.edu. Throughout the handbook, there is information for administrators whom you may contact with any pertinent questions or concerns as well. In addition, we encourage you to reach out to professors listed as Faculty Correspondents in the Learning at Columbia section of the Handbook. We very much look forward to meeting you this spring and welcoming you to our community in August. Warm regards,

Nkonye Iwerebon Dean of Admissions

Jeb Butler Director of Admissions

Dana Messinger Associate Director of Admissions

Christina Ross Recruitment Advisor

Jill Nussbaum Assistant Director of Admissions

Danielle Flores Assistant Director of Admissions

Meet the Office of Admissions Since September we have been getting to know you through your applications. We now look forward to meeting you either in person, or over the phone and via email. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions, or to discuss your concerns and goals for your Columbia education. We also hope to spend time with you on campus for one of our Admitted Student Programs!

From Left to Right: Christina Ross, Recruitment Advisor; Joy Brandon, Admissions Assistant; Jeb Butler, Director of Admissions; Maritza Sanchez, Administrative Assistant; Erica Dean, Admissions Coordinator; Nkonye Iwerebon, Dean of Admissions; Stephanie Vasquez, Admissions Assistant; Victoria Ng, Admissions Assistant; Jill Nussbaum, Assistant Director of Admissions; Dana Messinger, Associate Director of Admissions; Danielle Flores, Assistant Director of Admissions

Important Columbia Law School Contacts Please feel free to contact the following administrators, who can assist you with any questions you may have.

Admissions

International Programs

William & June Warren Hall, 5th floor (212) 854-2674 | admit@law.columbia.edu

William & June Warren Hall, 6th floor (212) 854-8170 | internationalprograms@law.columbia.edu

Nkonye Iwerebon, Dean of Admissions

Adam Kolker, Assistant Dean and Executive Director of International & Comparative Law Programs

Jeb Butler, Director of Admissions Dana Messinger, Associate Director of Admissions Christina Ross, Admissions Advisor Danielle Flores, Assistant Director of Admissions Jill Nussbaum, Assistant Director of Admissions

Career Services Jerome Greene Annex (212) 854-2684 | careerservices@law.columbia.edu Petal Modeste, Dean of Career Services

Eric Wertzer, Senior Director of International & Comparative Law Programs Audrey Baker, Director of International Student Exchange and Double Degree Programs

Registration Services William & June Warren Hall, 5th floor (212) 854-2668 | registrar@law.columbia.edu Alice Rigas, Dean of Registration & Financial Services

Janice Shaw, Senior Director of J.D. Career Advising Marta Ricardo, Senior Director of Alumni & International Career Services

Social Justice Initiatives

Financial Aid

Ellen Chapnick, Dean for Social Justice Initiatives

William & June Warren Hall, 5th floor (212) 854-6522 | financial_aid@law.columbia.edu Charles DeRubeis, Director of Financial Aid Seandell James, Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) Administrator

Housing William & June Warren Hall, 5th floor (212) 854-2343 | housing@law.columbia.edu Juliana Utley, Assistant Director of Student Services & Housing Liaison

Information Technology Jerome L. Greene Hall, Room 721 (212) 854-1370 | helpdesk@law.columbia.edu Frantz Merine, Chief Information Officer

William C. Warren Hall, 9th floor (212) 854-6158 | publicinterest@law.columbia.edu Madeleine Kurtz, Director of Public Interest Professional and Pro Bono Programs Rachel Pauley, Director of Government Programs Laren Spirer, Director of Pro Bono Programs

Student Services William & June Warren Hall, 5th floor (212) 854-2395 | studentservices@law.columbia.edu Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin, Dean of Students Joel Kosman, Director of Academic Counseling & Student Organizations Anne Green, Director of Judicial Programming & Academic Counseling Yadira Ramos-Herbert, Director of Academic Counseling and Student Outreach

Table of Contents

Table of Contents Experience Columbia

Federal/Institutional Loan Chart 2014-15 . . . . . . . . 27

Visitation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Important Dates to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Admitted Student Program Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Helpful Websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Mondays at Columbia Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Important Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Off-Campus Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Financial Aid Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Campus Accommodations and Area Hotels . . . . . . . . 6

Financial Aid Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Financial Assistance for Travel Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Getting To Columbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Learning At Columbia

Map of Columbia University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Join Columbia

First-Year Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Enrolling at Columbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Study Abroad Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Accepting Your Offer of Admission . . . . . . . . . . 13

Joint Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Multiple Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Journals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Study Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Joint Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connections to Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Deferrals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Faculty Correspondents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Campus Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2014-2015 Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Dates to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Certification Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Living at Columbia Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Financial Aid at Columbia

New York City and Morningside Heights . . . . . . . . 53

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

The Office of Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Standard Cost of Attendance and Budgeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Housing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

How to Apply for Financial Aid for 2014-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Eligibility for a Scholarship Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Independence and Dependence . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Calculation of Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Awards from External Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Veterans Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

International J.D. Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Student Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Table of Contents Social Justice at Columbia Social Justice Initiatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Summer Programs in Public Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Pro Bono Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Externship Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Postgraduate Employment Opportunities . . . . . . . . 67

After Columbia Careers after Law School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Careers in the Public Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 The Office of Career Services and Professional Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 The Columbia Clerkship Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Careers in Law Teaching Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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Experience Columbia

We invite and encourage all admitted students to visit the Law School during any of the visitation options listed below. The following listing of visitation options is designed to provide you with ample opportunity to make an informed decision about Columbia Law School.

Visitation Options Admitted Student Program — March 4-5 or March 25-26

Visiting Classes

These are our flagship programs for admitted students and provide the best opportunity to see what a Columbia education is all about. (see schedule on page 4). Note: Please RSVP through the Admitted Student Website at www.law.columbia.edu/admittedstudent at least one week prior to your visit.

The Office of Admissions compiles a list of classes open for visitation by students every semester. The full list is available at our office, as well as on the Admitted Student Website (www.law.columbia.edu/admittedstudent) under Visiting Columbia. Note: Typically, there are relatively few scheduled classes at the Law School on Fridays.

“Mondays at Columbia” — February 16 or April 20 These are smaller programs for admitted students unable to visit during the Admitted Student Programs.They are an excellent way to see a “day in the life” (see schedule on page 4). Note: Please RSVP through the Admitted Student Website at www.law.columbia.edu/admittedstudent at least one week prior to your visit.

Student Accommodations On the Admitted Student Website, we have listed current law students who are willing to host you during your visit to Columbia Law School. Please make accommodation arrangements directly with the students listed either by phone or email. We recommend that you reserve a place as soon as possible, especially if you plan to attend an Admitted Student Program.

Open Visitation In the event that you are unable to attend one of our formal admitted student events, we encourage you to visit at another time to attend a class, take a tour of the Law School, and meet with administrators from the Office of Admissions, Financial Aid, and other administrative offices. If possible, please notify us in advance by telephone at 212-854-1189 or 212-854-2674, though you are welcome to stop in at any time. We strongly recommend that you visit when the Law School is in session.

University Tours The Columbia University Visitor Center offers general guided tours Monday through Friday at 1:00 p.m., as well as materials for self-guided tours of the main campus at your convenience, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Daily Tours (M-Th) — February 17 through April 30 The Law School offers guided tours for admitted students that are scheduled from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. (Monday–Thursday) and begin at the Office of Admissions (1125 Amsterdam Avenue, between 115th and 116th streets, 5th Floor). Note: Tours will not be offered on Fridays or during Spring Break (March 16–20) and are scheduled for different times during Admitted Student Programs and “Mondays at Columbia.”

Here are a few additional guidelines to help you plan your individual visit to Columbia Law School: • Spring Break extends from March 16 through 20, during which no classes nor guided tours will be held, and few students will be on campus to welcome and assist you. • Classes end on Wednesday, April 29. • There is no dress code for campus visitation—most admitted students elect “business casual” as their style of dress. • If you have any further questions relating to your visit, please call Jill Nussbaum at 212-854-1189 or the Office of Admissions at 212-8542674.You may also email us at admit@law.columbia.edu and feel free to direct your inquiry to any member of our staff.

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Invitation

Experience Columbia

Admitted Student Program Schedule The two-day Admitted Student Program is an extraordinary opportunity to preview the unique academic, co-curricular, and social environments at Columbia Law School. It is important to attend both days of the Admitted Student Program, as each day differs thematically. On Wednesday, we showcase the faculty, students, alumni, and programs that make the student experience at Columbia an enriching one, while Thursday provides more opportunities to meet casually with students and faculty in several settings to get their insights into the Law School. In addition, Thursday afternoon is the only time available to see our extensive housing options.

Wednesday, March 4 or Wednesday, March 25*

welcome CLASS OF 2018

8:00–10:30 a.m. 9:00–10:10 a.m. 10:15–11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. 12:30–1:45 p.m. 2:00–3:00 p.m. 3:10–4:20 p.m. 4:30–5:45 p.m. 4:30-6:00 p.m. 6:00–8:00 p.m. Evening

Opportunity to Visit Classes Registration Welcome and Discussion with Dean Gillian Lester Discussion: Social Justice Law at Columbia and Beyond Lunch Mock Classes Discussion: Contemporary Legal Issues Student Organization Fair Guided Tours of Campus Welcome Reception Student Organization Events

Thursday, March 5 or Thursday, March 26* All Day 8:00–10:00 a.m. 8:45–10:00 a.m. 10:15–11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. –2:40 p.m. 12:10–1:10 p.m. 1:15–2:00 p.m. 1:15–4:00 p.m. 2:00–3:45 p.m. 2:45–3:45 p.m. 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Opportunity to Visit Classes Registration Breakfast Reception Discussion: Connections to Practice Faculty Chat Sessions Lunch with Current Students Financial Aid Session: Question and Answer Apartment Viewing In Recess: The Student Lounge Administrator Office Hours Wine and Cheese Reception

“Mondays at Columbia” Schedule Monday, February 16 or Monday, April 20 9:00–9:45 a.m. Registration 9:45–10:50 a.m. Guided Tour of the Law School 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Brunch with Current Students and Administrators 12:10–1:00 p.m. Discussion with Dean Gillian Lester 1:15–3:45 p.m. University Apartment Viewing 1:15–4:00 p.m. Opportunity to Visit Classes 4:00–5:00 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception

*Additional programming information will be provided in the day’s Program of Events. Note: All schedules are subject to change. In addition, significant others and family members are welcome to attend all events. Due to space limitations, however, we cannot accommodate more than one guest.

Experience Columbia

You are invited to attend any of the following Columbia Law School events, which are hosted for alumni and admitted students. For current information on these events, including new receptions that may be added, please visit the Admitted Student Website (www.law.columbia.edu/admittedstudent) under â&#x20AC;&#x153;Visit.â&#x20AC;? Please RSVP via the Admitted Student Website as directed.

San Francisco, CA Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Reception at the Ritz Carlton 600 Stockton Street Los Angeles, CA Thursday, March 19, 2015; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Reception at the Montage Beverly Hills Rooftop Conservatory 225 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills Washington, DC Thursday, March 19, 2015; 7:00-9:00 p.m. Reception at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Root Room 1779 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Boston, MA Please consult the Admitted Student Website for details

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Off-Campus Events

Experience Columbia

Campus Accommodations and Area Hotels The following hotels have been popular places to stay for visitors to Columbia. Please note that this list does not represent a recommendation of these establishments by the Law School. Further information about these accommodations and others may also be found online at www.campustravel.com/university/columbia.

Columbia-Affiliated Residences Teachers College, Guest Housing 517 W 121st Street 212-678-3235

Union Theological Seminary Guestrooms 3041 Broadway (at West 121st Street) 212-280-1313

Hotels in Other Areas of Manhattan The following boutique or chain hotels are located a short subway (roughly 20 minutes) or taxi ride from campus.

Courtyard Marriott (Times Square) 114 West 40th Street (at Broadway) 212-391-0088

Doubletree Hotel (Times Square)

Hotels Close to Campus

1568 Broadway (at West 47th Street) 212-719-1600

When calling one of these hotels on Manhattanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Upper West Side, mention that you are an admitted law student visiting Columbia University to obtain the best rate.

Dream Hotel (Midtown)

Aloft Harlem 2296 Frederick Douglass Boulevard (at 124th Street) 212-749-4000

Beacon Hotel 2130 Broadway (at West 75th Street) 212-787-1100

Hotel Belleclaire 250 West 77th Street (at Broadway) 212-362-7700

Hotel Newton 2528 Broadway (at West 94th Street) 212-678-6500

Hudson Hotel 356 West 58th Street (at 9th Avenue) 212-554-6000

Lucerne Hotel 201 West 79th Street (at Amsterdam Avenue) 212-875-1000

NYLO New York City 2178 Broadway at West 77th Street 212-362-1100 and 866-391-NYLO (6956)

210 West 55th Street (at Broadway) 212-247-2000

Hampton Inn (Times Square North) 851 Eighth Avenue (at West 51st Street) 212-581-4100

Hilton Garden Inn (Times Square) 790 Eighth Avenue (at West 48th Street) 212-581-7000

Marriott Marquis (Times Square) 1535 Broadway (at West 45th Street) 212-398-1900

The Muse Hotel (Times Square) 130 West 46th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues) 877-692-6873 and 212-485-2400

New York Hilton (Midtown) 1335 Sixth Avenue (at West 53rd Street) 800-445-8667 and 212-586-7000

The Paramount Hotel (Times Square) 235 West 46th Street (and 8th Avenue) 855-234-2074 and 212-764-5500

Sheraton New York (Midtown) 811 7th Avenue (at West 53rd Street) 888-627-7067 and 212-581-1000

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The Standard Hotel (West Village) 848 Washington Street (at West 13th Street) 212-645-4646

The Time Hotel (Times Square) 224 West 49th Street (at 8th Avenue) 212-246-5252

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31 West 71st Street (between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue) 212-721-4770

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96th Street Jewish Museum Guggenheim Museum

Upper West Side The American Museum of Natural History

86th Street The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Whitney Museum of American Art 72nd Street FDR Drive

The Juilliard School Lincoln Center

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515 West 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues) 212-695-7171 and 800-950-1363

110th Street Museo del Barrio

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Fifth Avenue

Riverside Drive Hudson River

891 Amsterdam Avenue (at 103rd Street) 212-932-2300

Triborough Bridge

Studio Museum in Harlem

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Hostel International New York

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

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7 East 27th Street (at 5th Avenue) 212-545-8000

Queensborough 59th Street Bridge The Museum of Car negie Hall Modern Art Radio City Music Hall Rockefeller Center The United Nations

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Experience Columbia

Financial Assistance for Travel Expenses Columbia believes it is essential for admitted applicants to visit the law schools to which you have earned admission as you continue to research, reflect, and determine which law school will best serve your educational and professional goals.

Financial Assistance and Eligibility • Eligible candidates are applicants admitted in the current cycle and for whom Columbia-related travel expenses represent a financial strain. • A travel subsidy will be provided–one time only–to admitted students who are visiting the campus for an Admitted Student Program or “Mondays at Columbia” event. • In order to receive any reimbursement for the Admitted Student Program, attendance is required from no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. The “Mondays at Columbia” event requires attendance for the entire day. • Eligible candidates must email the Office of Admissions before the event at admit@law.columbia.edu to request consideration for a travel subsidy. Kindly submit all requests as far in advance as possible as (1) subsidy approval is required prior to the event and (2) funds are limited. Note: Subsidy approval must be received in writing from our office prior to your visit. If you submit your travel expenses after visiting the campus without prior approval, you will not be reimbursed. • If you will be visiting a number of other law schools during the trip covered by your reimbursement request, your reimbursement from Columbia will be made on a pro rata basis.

Reimbursable Expenses • A travel subsidy of up to $300 (amount given is contingent on a number of variables, including city of departure) to attend an admitted student event before the May 1 decision deadline will be provided. • Reimbursable travel expenses include: fare for airplane, train, and motor coach/bus travel or mileage for personal automobile travel. • Non-reimbursable travel expenses include: frequent flyer mileage, hotel accommodations, meals, and local public transportation fare (airport shuttles, subways, city buses, taxis). • Itineraries and travel expense documentation (original receipts and ticket stubs) must be received no later than May 30, 2015 by the Office of Admissions in order to qualify for reimbursement, which will only be provided after the travel has been completed.

How to Get to Columbia Columbia Law School is located on the main campus of Columbia University. Admitted Student events will take place in several locations within the University, including: • Jerome L. Greene Hall – Northeast corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 116th Street. • William & June Warren Hall – 1125 Amsterdam Avenue, between West 115th and West 116th Streets. • Faculty House – 64 Morningside Avenue; enter Wien Courtyard and follow around to the right. Last building on the right. For your convenience, a map of Columbia University:The Morningside Campus appears on page 10. There are several ways to get to Columbia Law School:

By Air • LaGuardia Airport is the closest airport to Manhattan and taxi fare to Columbia Law School is approximately $35. Local bus service (the M60 city bus), currently costing $2.50, from LaGuardia Airport to the Law School is also available. • JFK/Newark (Liberty International) Airports are slightly greater distances from Manhattan.Taxi fare to Columbia Law School is approximately $50 from JFK and $70 from Newark. You can also take the economical and efficient AirTrain monorail service from both JFK and Newark/Liberty International airports. • JFK – Approximately 50 minutes from JFK to campus When leaving the airport, take AirTrain JFK to the Howard Beach station and connect to the ‘A’ train of the MTA New York City Transit subways.When you exit AirTrain at Howard Beach Station, follow the signs for the subway.You will go down a short corridor, through the fare gates, and down one level to the subway platform. This walk takes approximately 5 minutes.You will need a Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard to go through the AirTrain fare gates. This MetroCard must have at least $7.50 in value to pay the $5 AirTrain fee and the $2.50 subway fare. Take the ‘A’ Train to Columbus Circle/59th Street, then transfer to the ‘1’ train to Columbia University/116th Street. • Newark/Liberty International Take AirTrain to Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station to connect to NJ TRANSIT® or Amtrak® trains. When you exit AirTrain at Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station, follow the signs to NJ TRANSIT® trains. You will go up one level, pass through the fare gates and go down one level onto the NJ TRANSIT® and Amtrak® train platforms. It takes approximately 5 minutes to get from AirTrain to the NJ TRANSIT® or Amtrak® platforms. Take a NJ TRANSIT® or Amtrak® train to New York Penn Station. At Penn Station, take the 1 train to Columbia University/116th Street.

Experience Columbia

Once in Manhattan, take either public transportation or a taxi: By Public Transportation • Five public bus lines (M4, M5, M11, M60, M104) and one subway line (1 – Broadway Local) serve the Columbia University area. The Columbia University subway stop is 116th Street (on Broadway, one block west of the Law School). Note: The 2/3 Broadway Express line does not stop at Columbia University. Transfer to the 1 Local line at the 96th Street stop (uptown) for direct service to the 116th Street/Columbia University stop. By Car Columbia is best reached by taking the West 95th/96th Street exit of the Henry Hudson Parkway (West Side Highway). • Use the 95th Street off-ramp and turn left onto Riverside Drive. Proceed north to West 114th Street; turn right on 114th Street, and cross Broadway to Amsterdam Avenue. Turn left on Amsterdam Avenue and proceed two blocks north to West 116th Street • Jerome Greene Hall, Columbia Law School’s main building, is on the northeast corner. Henry Hudson Parkway from the North • New York Thruway (I-87) to Cross Bronx Expressway in the direction of the George Washington Bridge (GWB). Bear right as you approach the GWB and take the exit for the Henry Hudson Parkway south (last exit before the GWB). Exit the Parkway at West 95th Street and use the directions above to the Law School. • New England Thruway (I-95), which becomes the Cross Bronx Expressway. Bear right as you approach the GWB and take the exit for the Henry Hudson Parkway south (last exit before the GWB). Exit the Parkway at West 95th Street and use the directions above to the Law School. • Saw Mill Parkway south or Cross County Parkway west to Henry Hudson Parkway south (last exit before the GWB). Exit the Parkway at West 95th Street and use the directions above to the Law School.

Henry Hudson Parkway from the East • Grand Central Parkway or Long Island Expressway west to the Cross Island Parkway north. Cross over the Throgs Neck Bridge to the Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95) in the direction of the George Washington Bridge. Bear right as you approach the GWB and take the exit for the Henry Hudson Parkway south (last exit before the GWB). Exit the Parkway at West 95th Street and use the directions above to the Law School. Henry Hudson Parkway From the South and West • New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) north or I-80 east to the George Washington Bridge. As you cross the GWB, take the exit for the Henry Hudson Parkway south (last exit before the GWB). Exit the Parkway at West 95th Street and use the directions above to the Law School. Parking Feel free to use any available street/metered parking near the Columbia campus. Note: Most parking meters have two hour limits. Here is a partial listing of local parking garages available for visitors. • Avalon Morningside Garage—401 West 110th Street, between Amsterdam Avenue and Morningside Drive • GGMC Garage—512 West 112th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue • GMC Garage—532 West 122nd Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue • E&B Operating Group—143 West 108th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue For a more complete list of nearby parking garages available for visitors, please visit the following website – www.columbia.edu/about_columbia/parking.html.

Experience Columbia

By Train/Bus • Train service to Manhattan arrives at either Grand Central or Pennsylvania Stations. • Bus service to Manhattan arrives at the Port Authority Bus Terminal. • Super Shuttle service is also available from all major New York area airports. Rates range from $18 to $28 depending on the number of people in your party. Courtesy phones are available at ground transportation desks in the baggage claim areas; for advance reservations call 877-215-9262.

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Enrolling at Columbia Enrolling at Columbia Law School is a two-step process: accepting your offer of admission and, if applicable, securing financial aid.

Accepting Your Offer Of Admission

Manual Enrollment Form • Log on to the Columbia Law School Admitted Student Website, click on “Enroll” and then on “Manual Enrollment Form.” • Download the Manual Enrollment Decision Form and complete in its entirety, as per your decision. • To hold your place in the Class of 2018, mail the completed form to the Office of Admissions along with the $600 deposit. Please be sure that your name is noted on the check. Note: Students admitted under our Early Decision Plan are obligated to accept our offer of admission; however, in order to become an official member at the Law School, each such student must enroll through the online Enrollment Decision process described above. Please note that for students admitted under the Early Decision Plan, the enrollment deposit has been waived.

Multiple Deposits We recognize that choosing a law school can sometimes be overwhelming; however, out of consideration for and fairness to the rest of our applicant pool, we do not support the practice of placing deposits at multiple law schools. Therefore, if you decide to hold a place at Columbia, we ask that you refrain from doing the same at other law schools. Should we discover that a candidate has made commitments to multiple law schools, Columbia reserves the right to revoke its offer of admission.

Dean’s Certification(s) • In order to matriculate at Columbia Law School, you must submit a completed Dean’s Certification (the blue form on page 17 of this Handbook) from each school at which you matriculated for a degree, including graduate programs and any school from which you may have transferred. • This Certification should be given to a Dean or another Administrator who has access to your complete school records. Kindly note that it is not required that the Dean or other Administrator know you personally. This Certification is often simply a report based on an examination of your school records.

You are now an official member of the Columbia Law School Class of 2018! Beginning in June, you will receive orientation materials related to the start of your program from the Office of Student Services.

Joint Degrees If you are pursuing a Joint Degree, please be reminded that you must consult with the academic counselor of each school at which you will obtain a degree. At the Law School, kindly schedule an appointment with Yadira Ramos-Herbert, Director of Academic Counseling and Student Outreach (yramos-herbert@law.columbia.edu; Attention: Joint Degrees).

Deferrals Columbia Law School maintains a very liberal deferral policy—one to two years after admission—and the deadline to declare your intention to defer is June 1, 2015. If you would like to defer your matriculation at Columbia Law School until the fall of 2016 or 2017, please contact Danielle Flores, Assistant Director of Admissions (danielle.flores@law. columbia.edu) to begin this process.

Financial Aid To secure your financial aid package at Columbia Law School, please complete the following steps: For Information Regarding Loan Programs • Complete the Financial Aid Questionnaire, located at the end of the “Financial Aid” section of this Handbook or on the Admitted Student Website. • All relevant loan application materials (Stafford MPN, Graduate PLUS MPN, and/or private loan promissory note) should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by the recommended deadline of May 15, 2015. For Financial Aid Grant Applications • If you have not already done so, complete the Financial Aid Questionnaire, located at the end of the “Financial Aid” section of this Handbook or on the Admitted Student Website, and submit it to the Financial Aid Office by March 1, 2015, or immediately after receiving your offer of admission. Financial aid award decisions for materials submitted and completed by March 1 are sent beginning in late March and early April. Note: You do not need to accept Columbia’s offer of admission until you have received your award decision, provided your financial aid application was completed in a timely manner.

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You may accept your offer of admission and hold your place in the Class of 2018 in one of two ways: 1) complete the Online Enrollment Form and make a payment by credit card or 2) complete the Manual Enrollment Form and return it with a check or money order (payable to Columbia University). Online Enrollment Form • Log on to the Columbia Law School Admitted Student Website, and activate your admitted student account (www.law.columbia.edu/admittedstudent/activate) using the Username/Email and PIN found in your Offer of Admission letter. • Click on “Enroll” and then on “Online Enrollment Decision Form” to access the Online Enrollment Decision Form and complete in its entirety, as per your decision.

• Upon completion, please instruct the Dean or other Administrator to send the Certification directly to the Office of Admissions in a signed, sealed envelope, no later than June 15, 2015.

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International Students Columbia Law School attracts to its J.D. program one of the largest percentages of international students (11%) of any leading American law school. In 2013, the international students entering the J.D. program hailed from 11 countries. In the past five years, the percentage of international students in the entering class has ranged from 9-12%.

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Financial Aid for International Students Please be reminded that international students (those not holding permanent resident status) are eligible to apply for grants from the Law School and loans from credit-based educational loan programs. Kindly refer to the “International J.D. Students” section of the Financial Aid section of this Handbook for comprehensive information.

Services for International Students The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) is the University’s office for international students and its website, www.columbia.edu/ cu/isso, is your source for comprehensive and up-to-date information on Department of Homeland Security and Department of State regulations that affect international students studying in the United States. Upon application, the ISSO will issue the immigration documents required for your visa application. ISSO Location: International House North (first floor) 524 Riverside Drive (just north of 122nd Street) New York, NY 10027 Tel: 212-854-3587 Fax: 212-851-1235 Email: newintlstudent@columbia.edu Website: www.columbia.edu/cu/isso Office Hours: Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. closed on Wednesday

Obtaining a Visa The Law School is not involved in the processing of the Certificate of Eligibility required for entry visa applications or the entry visa application. ISSO assists admitted law students with the Certificate of Eligibility process and its website, www.columbia.edu/cu/isso, is the most comprehensive source of information on obtaining the entry visa. The section titled Incoming Students and Scholars contains “Coming to Columbia: Essential Information for New International Students,” the ISSO’s online handbook with step-by-step guidance through the entry visa application process. The following is a brief overview of the process. Canadian citizens do NOT require an entry visa but must have a Certificate of Eligibility (see below) to be admitted to the U.S. in student status and are subject to all other student immigration regulations. How to Apply for a Visa You must first obtain a “Certificate of Eligibility” from Columbia University in order to apply for a student entry visa. The Certificate of Eligibility is either the form I-20 for the F-1 Student entry visa or the form DS-2019 for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Student Category entry visa.

• Once you submit your $600 tuition deposit to the Office of Admissions, please complete and submit the Application for Visa Certificate at http://isso.columbia.edu. • Submit all required supporting documentation as one pdf file by email only to issodocs@columbia.edu. Do not send your documents by postal mail or courier service. • ISSO will process your completed application and send your Certificate of Eligibility by Federal Express. • Apply to the appropriate U.S. Consulate as soon as possible after you receive the Certificate of Eligibility from the ISSO, as visa processing can take up to twelve weeks at some United States Consulates. The Department of State website at usembassy.state.gov has links to all Consulates where you will find the required application forms and specific application and documentary requirements for the Consulate at which you will apply. • You should have your entry visa in your passport before you purchase your airline ticket. Note that you are not permitted to enter the U.S. more than 30 days before the report date on your Certificate of Eligibility. • International students must notify the ISSO of their arrival in the U.S. by submitting the online SEVIS Report Form for New F-1 and J-1 Arrivals at: https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/isso/new_arrival_check_in.html. Submit the form within 7 days of your arrival in the U.S.The ISSO will present an information session on F-1 and J-1 student status as part of the Law School’s LLM orientation on August 12, 2015. If your visa issuance is delayed for any reason and you are not sure how to proceed, please contact the International Students and Scholars Office at 212-854-3587 or newintlstudent@columbia.edu. Note: Do NOT enter the United States in Visitor status (B-1/2 or WB/WT). Those in B-1/2 or WB/WT are not allowed to attend class and are in violation of their visitor status if they do so. Therefore, you must wait to obtain the F-1 or J-1 entry visa before coming to the United States to study at Columbia. For further information, contact the International Students and Scholars Office directly.

Housing Please refer to both the Housing Information on page 54, and the Housing brochure in your Offer of Admission Folder to learn about the housing options for Columbia Law students. In addition, you may choose to live at the International House, an independent, nonprofit organization of more than 700 graduate students and trainees who represent more than 100 countries. International House residents live and learn together in a unique and supportive residential environment. For more information, kindly refer to the International House website at www.ihouse-nyc.org.

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Dates to Remember

February 16

March 1

“Mondays at Columbia” (see page 4) Submission deadline for grant applicants:

• Need Access application and FAFSA to processors

• 2014 Income Tax Returns to Financial Aid Office (FAO)

• Columbia Law School Financial Aid Questionnaire to FAO, or as soon as admitted, if after March 1

March 4–5

Admitted Student Program (see page 4)

March 16–20

Spring Break (No classes held, no guided tours)

March 25–26

Admitted Student Program (see page 4)

April 20

“Mondays at Columbia” (see page 4)

April 29

Spring semester classes end

May 1

Submission deadline:

• $600 deposit to secure a place in the Class of 2018

• 2014 income tax returns for grant recipients for award verification

May 15

Submission deadline:

• University Apartment Housing application

• Financial Aid Questionnaire to FAO for loan borrowers

• Loan applications to FAO (Stafford MPN, Graduate PLUS MPN, and/or private loan promissory note)

• FAFSA to federal processor (www.fafsa.ed.gov), listing Columbia Law School as a report recipient Note: If you are selected for verification, the preferred method of providing the required tax information is by using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) on the federal website when completing the FAFSA. However, you may choose to submit your 2014 Federal Income Tax Transcripts from the IRS to the FAO. Finally, you must submit a completed Federal Verification Worksheet to the FAO. Loans are processed throughout the summer and the academic year, but early submission of materials is recommended to ensure timely processing and disbursement of fall-term loans.

June 1

Submission deadline:

• The Tony Patiño Fellowship application

• Written request for deferral to 2016 or 2017 to the Office of Admissions

June 15

July 1

Submission deadline for Dean’s Certification(s) Submission deadline:

• Written request for $150 tuition deposit refund if withdrawing from entering class

• Approved loan and visa documentation for international student grant recipients to FAO

Mid-July Submission deadline for medical documentation to Health Services Office certifying that you have been immunized against measles (in accordance with New York State Health Department requirements). Forms can be found on the main Columbia University website.

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Note: Students applying for financial aid grants will be assigned deposit deadlines when notified of their grant decision.

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Note: Students may not matriculate without this medical documentation. Please refer all questions regarding immunizations to hs-enrollment@columbia.edu.

August Notification by Columbia University’s Student Service Center of tuition and fee charges (including some housing), the date by which you must submit payment, and the various payment options available.

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August 1

August 10-14*

ubmission Deadlines for final, official academic transcripts from all schools of higher education that you have S attended; this includes transcripts from all schools from which you earned credit, spent a semester abroad, transferred, AND from which you graduated. Suggested move-in period for students living in University housing. (A more specific move-in date will be included in the offer of accommodation. The move-in date is based on the information provided on the student’s University Apartment Housing application.) Note: University Apartment Housing cannot accommodate any move-ins on weekends or University holidays; unfortunately, there are no exceptions to this policy.

August 17–18

Orientation

Legal Methods and Legal Practice Workshop begin for first-year law students.

August 19

September 4

End of Legal Methods

September 8

Other 1L classes begin * Tentative

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Dean’s Certification Office of Admissions Columbia Law School Mail Code 4004 435 West 116th Street New York, NY 10027-7297

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK

Student’s name___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Student’s address_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dean or other Administrator’s name_________________________________________________________________________ Title_______________________________________ ( E . G . , A S S I S TA N T D E A N , P R E L AW A D V I S O R , E T C . )

To the Student

Please type or print above your name and address and the name and title of the administrative officer to whom you will be forwarding this form. Type or print your name, Social Security number, and LSAC Account Number in Part A on the reverse side. This form should be given to a Dean or another

Administrator who has access to your complete school records. Note that it is not required that the Dean or other Administrator know you personally. This appraisal is often simply a report based on an examination of your school records.

Legislation affords to matriculants the right of access to appraisals submitted in support of their applications if the school retains these appraisals. You may choose to waive this right. It is entirely your decision as to whether or not you waive your right of access to such appraisals. Understand, however, that it is possible that some appraisers may be more guarded and less candid in their evaluations if they know you may read them, than if you waive your right and they know that their appraisals will remain confidential. For this reason we are providing you with the option on this appraisal form of waiving this right if you so desire. Note that your decision concerning this option will not affect our consideration of your matriculation. If you choose to waive your right of access to this evaluation, sign your name on the line below. ___________________________________________________________________________________ S T U D E N T ’ S S I G N AT U R E

To the Dean or other Administrator

The individual named above has been admitted and is planning to matriculate at Columbia Law School. Under legislation, if the student’s signature does not appear on the above line, this form will be accessible to the student if he or she matriculates and the form is retained after matriculation. We recognize that in many instances you may not know each student personally. In such an instance we would appreciate whatever information you might give us after examining the student’s school records. We would appreciate any additional information that you may regard as pertinent. If you prefer not to use the form on the reverse side, or if you wish to supplement the form, you may make your comments in any fashion you choose. Please note, however, that if the student has chosen to waive his or her right of access to

D AT E

your appraisal, this form or a facsimile, signed by the student, must accompany your appraisal in order for us to assure you of confidentiality. Thank you for your cooperation. E. Nkonye Iwerebon Dean of Admissions

Part A: To be completed by the Student (please type or print clearly) _______________________________________________________________________________________ STUDENT’S LAST NAME

FIRST NAME

MIDDLE NAME

2a.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

2b.

L LSAC ACCOUNT NUMBER

Part B: To be completed by Dean or other Administrator

1. To your knowledge, has the student conducted himself or herself in a responsible manner so that, if admitted to the Bar, the affairs of others could be entrusted to his or her care with confidence? ______________________________ Is there any reason why you would not recommend the student for admission to the Bar with regard to character? ___________________

2. How long and in what capacity have you known the student? _____________________________ _______________________________________

3. Do you believe that the student has acquired the necessary techniques and habits for successful study at Columbia Law School? ❑ Decidedly ❑ Doubtful ❑ Probably ❑ Do not know

4. To your knowledge, has the student been the subject of discipline or academic censure, either for misconduct or deficient scholarship? ______ Are any disciplinary charges pending? ________ If either or both is the case, please explain in a separate statement and attach to this form.

5. I recommend this student in terms of both academic ability and character, as indicated: ❑ Not recommended

❑ Without enthusiasm

❑ With enthusiasm

❑ Most enthusiastically

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ S I G N AT U R E

NAME AND TITLE (PLEASE PRINT)

D AT E

( ) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ INSTITUTION

AREA CODE

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Financial Aid at Columbia The following information is intended to provide you with a brief introduction to financial aid at Columbia Law School. For more detailed information about the various financial aid options available, please refer to the full description of programs provided on the Financial Aid Officeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website (www.law. columbia.edu/finaid). Financing a legal education can be a challenge, but we in the Financial Aid Office are available to assist you in preparing to meet it. We are committed to clarifying the process of applying for financial aid so that you may completely explore the various options that may exist for funding your legal education. We encourage you to read this Financial Aid section carefully and use it as a reference guide to help explore every avenue of funding that may be available to you. Columbia Law School awards grant assistance primarily on the basis of demonstrated financial need. However, there are a number of fellowships

that are not based on financial need which are awarded by the Admissions Office at the time an applicant is admitted to the Law School. There is no separate application for these fellowships. If you need further information after you review this section, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our major responsibilities include evaluating applications for financial aid, processing loan applications, and counseling students on how to manage the ever-increasing costs of a legal education. Please let us know whenever we can help you with any financial aid matters as you make your way toward a place in the legal profession.

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Left to Right: Seandell James, Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Loan Repayment Assistance Program Administrator, Rosa DelRosario, Financial Aid Assistant, Charles DeRubeis, Director of Financial Aid,Yaa Dwamena, Assistant Director of Financial Aid

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Standard Cost of Attendance and Budgeting Financial aid starts with the standard cost of attendance (COA) for a student. The items listed below form the basis for what the Financial Aid Office can permit in overall financial aid, including student loans. Although charges for tuition and fees are not finalized until June, the following information for the current academic year, 2014–15, can provide you with a guideline for tuition, fees, and related expenses. Please keep in mind that an increase to these charges is anticipated for 2015–16.

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2014–15 Costs Tuition Student Activity Fee University Facilities Fee Health Service Fee TUITION and MANDATORY FEES Student Health Insurance (may be waived with proof of comparable coverage) Transcript fee (one-time fee for new Columbia University students) TOTAL UNIVERSITY CHARGES

$58,292 230 868 884 $60,274 2,508 105 $62,887

$12,200

Board

5,200

Personal

3,900

Total Living Costs Books & Supplies Academic Year Budget

Expected Bill Due Dates

Fall 2015 Term: mid-September Spring 2016 Term: mid-January

LIVING COSTS FOR 9-MONTH ACADEMIC YEAR Room (Rent/Utilities =$1,356/month)

Living expenses provide for a moderate standard of living for the New York area during the nine-month academic year. It is very important to plan carefully so that your funds will be sufficient for the entire academic year. Additionally, most grant and loan funds are divided equally and disbursed at the beginning of each term, and must cover educational expenses for several months. As such, it is very important to budget carefully so that your funds will last until the next disbursement.

$21,300 $1,568 $85,755*

Additional Allowances: Children: $5,000 allowance for first child; $4,000 each additional child. * This is the Standard Cost of Attendance (COA), which is used to determine eligibility for LRAP.

For more information about the cost of attendance and budgeting, please refer to the detailed description on our website, www.law.columbia. edu/finaid.

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How to Apply for Financial Aid for 2015-2016 The first step is to decide which types of aid you are seeking. Deciding this will determine which forms you need to submit, and when.

What types of aid are you seeking? Columbia Law School (CLS) need-based grants and loans Submit by March 1 (unless otherwise noted)

Loans Only Submit by May 15

CLS Financial Aid Questionnaire* to Financial Aid Office

Need Access Application to Access Group

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to federal processor***

2014 Federal Income Tax Forms** to Financial Aid Office [for student, spouse, and parent(s)]

Federal Loan Application(s) to Federal Direct Loan Program and/or Private Loan Application(s) to Financial Aid Office

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to federal processor***

Federal Loan Application(s) to Federal Direct Loan Program and/or Private Loan Application(s) to Financial Aid Office (Submit by May 15)

* The Financial Aid Questionnaire (FAQ) may be found on pages 31â&#x20AC;&#x201C;34 of this Admitted Student Handbook. If you are applying for a Law School grant, please submit it by March 1 or immediately after admission. If you are applying only for loans, please submit the FAQ by May 15, along with your loan application materials. ** If 2014 tax forms are not available by March 1, please submit complete 2013 tax forms by March 1, and complete 2014 tax forms by the end of April. *** International students (those who are not U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens) are not eligible for federal aid and should disregard the FAFSA requirement.

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CLS Financial Aid Questionnaire* to Financial Aid Office

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Students seeking consideration for Law School grants must complete their application at the time they apply for admission to the entering 1L class. All grant funds for the class (e.g., Class of 2018) are committed for the three years. Award letters to recipients of institutional grants will include information about the financial aid package for each of the student’s three years of study at Columbia Law School. Therefore, the Law School does not accept grant applications from students in their second or third years. If you are uncertain about whether you should apply for a grant, please refer to “Eligibility for a Scholarship Grant” on our website (www.law. columbia.edu/finaid) or contact the Financial Aid Office.

4. Columbia Law School Financial Aid Questionnaire

Instructions

Eligibility for a Scholarship Grant

1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Independence and Dependence

• The FAFSA is the need analysis form used to establish eligibility for federal student aid that is available to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens. • Students seeking funding from any of the following federal programs must complete it annually: Direct Stafford Loan, Perkins Loan, Direct Graduate PLUS Loan, and Work-Study. • You are encouraged to complete your FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

2. Need Access

• Entering first year J.D. students applying for Columbia University institutional aid (need-based grants and institutional loans) must submit financial information using the Need Access application. • To be considered for a grant, you must submit information from you, your spouse (if applicable), and both parents, regardless of your age, marital status, or dependency status for tax purposes. • To apply online, visit Access Group’s website (www.needaccess.org). If you have questions about completing or submitting the application, you are encouraged to contact Access Group at 800-282-1550, 484-653-3300, or NeedAccess@accessgroup.org.

• All admitted students applying for any type of financial aid must complete this form, which may be found at the end of the Financial Aid section of this Admitted Student Handbook. • Grant applicants should return the completed form by March 1 or immediately after admission. • Students who plan on enrolling in the entering class and are applying only for loans should make every effort to submit it by May 15. For more information about application instructions, please refer to the detailed description on our website, www.law.columbia.edu/finaid.

• For consideration for institutional funds, such as grants and Columbia University loans, complete family and parental information is required on the Need Access application. • In this era of scarce resources, our guiding policy is to assist students from the neediest families. Our institutional funds are distributed primarily to students with limited personal and family resources. • Regardless of your age, marital status, or dependency status for tax purposes, our grant decision will be based on an analysis of your family’s financial strength. • If parents refuse to give information, our policy is that no grant may be awarded, out of fairness to families that cooperate with our requirements. • Decisions to exempt individual students from the requirement to provide information from both parents are made on an individual basis, and only in rare and extreme cases. If you wish to be considered for this exemption, please submit a written appeal to the Director of Financial Aid as early as possible, explaining the circumstances and requesting a waiver of the requirement. To strengthen your appeal, supporting documentation (i.e., court documents, letter from an attorney, social worker, member of clergy, etc.) should be included.

3. Income Tax Forms

Calculation of Grants

• By March 1, first-year grant applicants (Class of 2018) must submit complete copies of signed 2014 federal income tax forms (with all schedules, attachments, and W-2’s) for all persons included on the Need Access application. • We strongly encourage applicants and their families to complete their tax forms early, but if it is impossible to do so, you must submit complete 2013 tax forms by March 1 to be considered for a grant. Complete 2014 tax forms must be submitted by the end of April to confirm a grant. • We review tax forms to confirm and make any necessary adjustments to financial aid awards. Therefore, please keep in mind that the late submission of 2014 tax forms will result in late notification of any alterations to your award. • All tax forms must be signed and dated, and all schedules, attachments, and W-2 forms must be submitted. If applicant/spouse or their parents own a business, complete business returns also must be included, as well as any partnership and/or “S” Corporation returns.

• Need-based institutional aid (grants, university loans) is calculated on the basis of family financial strength as demonstrated by the need analysis forms and other required documents described above. • Prior educational debt and the family’s willingness to contribute to the student’s educational costs are not factored into the aid decision. • Grant awards for entering J.D. students (Class of 2018) will be made on a three-year basis. Award letters to recipients of institutional grants will include information about the financial aid package, including educational loans, and the School’s grant commitment for each of the student’s three years of full-time study at Columbia Law School. • All need-based grant packages require a significant loan component, comprised of federal loans for U.S. students, and private educational loans for international students. Because students who are not able to secure the loans necessary to finance their education do

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not receive any institutional funds to pay for their Law School expenses, they must find other means to pay for their education. • Grant recipients are required to notify the Financial Aid Office of significant changes to their circumstances (e.g., marriage, children, inheritances, tuition exemption, outside awards, etc.). While adjustments to the Law School grant may not always result from such changes, it may be necessary to modify loan amounts.

For more information about the eligibility for a scholarship grant, please refer to the detailed description on our website, www.law.columbia.edu/finaid.

Awards from External Sources

Veterans Benefits Columbia Law School is delighted to participate in the Department of Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program. The Yellow Ribbon Program is a part of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 and provides education benefits to military veterans who have served on active duty since September 11, 2001. During the 2014-2015 academic year, Columbia Law School contributed up to a maximum of $20,000 (to be matched by the VA) for qualifying post-9/11 veterans.There are a maximum number of 20 enrolling veterans who may receive Yellow Ribbon benefits from Columbia Law School for the 2014-2015 academic year. Please note that information regarding the 2015-2016 academic year Yellow Ribbon Program will be announced in the spring of 2015. More details and eligibility guidelines for Post-9/11 benefits, including the Yellow Ribbon Program, may be found at our website. Veterans may also contact the VA directly at 1-888-GIBILL1 (1-888-442-4551). We welcome students to contact the Financial Aid Office directly regarding the application process for Columbia Law School’s Yellow Ribbon Program. Please visit the Financial Aid website (www.law.columbia.edu/finaid) for a complete list of helpful sources regarding veteran’s awards.

International students (not U.S. citizens and not holding a U.S. permanent resident visa) may face special challenges in financing their legal education. They are not eligible for federally guaranteed assistance programs, most private educational loans cannot be obtained without a U.S. cosigner, and there are no fully funded fellowships for law students in Columbia’s J.D. degree program. Thus, early financial planning is essential for international students and we request that by July 1 international grant applicants or grant recipients who plan to enroll in August provide the Financial Aid Office with proof of their approved loan(s) in the amount(s) they will need. • International students who are applying for loans and Columbia Law School grants must complete the Need Access application and submit additional required documents, including tax forms (with English translation, if necessary), as indicated in “How to Apply for Financial Aid,” above. These forms must provide parental income and asset information translated into U.S. dollar amounts at official rates of exchange as of the day of filing the form. In some cases, additional documentation will be requested. • All need-based grant packages require a significant loan component, comprised of federal loans for U.S. students, and private (credit-based) educational loans for international students. Because students who are not able to secure the loans necessary to finance their education do not receive any institutional funds to pay for their Law School expenses, they must find other means to pay for their education. • Some lenders offer private educational loans to international students who can provide a credit-worthy cosigner who is a U.S. citizen or, for some programs, a U.S. permanent resident. For more detailed information regarding private educational loan programs, please visit the Columbia Law School financial aid website (www.law.columbia. edu/finaid). Please be aware that students have the right and ability to select the education loan provider of their choice, are not required to use any suggested lenders and will suffer no penalty for choosing a lender that is not a suggested lender. • For private loan programs, it is your responsibility to secure an eligible cosigner, and it is very important that you do so as soon as possible, preferably by May or early June. • Check with your private loan lender if a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) is required of the student or only of the cosigner at the time of application • International students holding a nonresident visa will be charged an International Services Charge each term (currently $50, but subject to change) to cover the services of Columbia’s International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO), located in International House, 524 Riverside Drive. One of the benefits is affiliate status with International House, including access to many activities scheduled there. The ISSO also provides assistance with student visa questions. Contact: 212-854-3587 or www.columbia.edu/cu/isso. For more information about international J.D. students, please refer to the detailed description on our website, www.law.columbia.edu/finaid.

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All students are encouraged to seek funding outside the Law School. Many law students apply for funding from sources such as private foundations, governmental agencies, local bar associations, civic associations, professional organizations, or parental/spousal employers. Students receiving awards from external sources must notify the Financial Aid Office of the source and amount of the award. The external award, plus any financial aid (loans and/or grants) cannot exceed a student’s cost of attendance, and may affect eligibility for federal loans (Direct Stafford, Perkins, Direct Graduate PLUS), institutional aid, and private educational loans. In some cases, the CLS grant will need to be adjusted. For external awards totaling more than $15,000 for an academic year, fifty percent (50%) of the amount above $15,000 may be used to reduce the Columbia Law School grant award. Again, regardless of the size of the external award, students must immediately notify the Financial Aid Office of the source and amount of the award.

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The Columbia Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)

Financial Aid at Columbia

Columbia Law School’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) is one of the most generous programs at any law school nationally. Our LRAP program supports Columbia J.D. graduates who pursue public interest and public service careers by providing them with financial assistance to service the educational debt they assumed while at the Law School. In addition to the traditional LRAP, participants may elect to participate in both the Columbia Law School LRAP and the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Finally, several fellowships for public interest have been established, and fellowship recipients may receive assistance for all loan payments on their Law School debt. All Columbia J.D. graduates in qualifying employment are entitled to its generous assistance. In some cases, graduates who demonstrate exceptional dedication and potential for contribution to the public good are awarded public interest fellowships, which provide enhanced loan repayment assistance to the fellows. For more information, please visit: www.law. columbia.edu/finaid.

Additional Information For detailed information regarding the following topics, please refer to the Financial Aid Office’s website, www.law.columbia.edu/finaid. Bill and Payment Information Loan Application Materials • Federal Direct Loans • Federal Direct Stafford Loan • Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan • Private Educational Loans Tuition Exemption Federal and State Benefits Loan Programs • Federal/Institutional Loans • Private Educational Loan Programs • Comparing Credit-Based Educational Loan Programs Credit Loan Approval Entrance and Exit Interviews Record Keeping Satisfactory Academic Progress Receiving Your Financial Aid Prior Educational Loans Withdrawals and Leaves of Absence After Graduation • • • • • •

Loan Repayment On-Time Repayment Incentives Bar Exam Loans Grace Periods Deferment and Forbearance Consolidation

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Federal/Institutional Loan Chart 2015-16 Eligibility/Loan Limits Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program

• Must be U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. • Borrower cannot be in default on any prior federal loans. • School certifies student eligibility. • Eligibility determined by school based on a review of the Student Aid Report, so student must complete FAFSA form. • Loan is unsubsidized for graduate/professional students. • Annual limit: $20,500. • Aggregate limits: cumulative Stafford borrowing limit of $138,500, including any undergraduate or previous graduate Stafford loans.

• Must be U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. • Borrower cannot be in default on any prior federal loans. • Eligibility determined by school based on a review of the Student Aid Report, so student must complete FAFSA form.

Repayment/Deferment

• The interest rate is adjusted each July 1st, and then is fixed for the life of the loan. The interest rate is based on the 10-year Treasury Bill rate + 3.6%. The interest rate cap for this loan program is a maximum of 9.5%.

• Repayment begins 6 months after the earlier of either of the following scenarios: 1) a student’s enrollment status drops to less than half-time, OR 2) a student’s degree is officially conferred by the University.

• Interest is unsubsidized and accrues from date of disbursement. Interest can be paid while enrolled, or deferred and capitalized at the time of repayment.

• 10-year standard repayment period.

• This loan’s origination fee is based upon the principal borrowed and the date the loan was first disbursed. Please refer to the Federal Student Aid website (ww.studentaid.ed.gov) for the applicable fees.

• 5% fixed interest rate. • No interest accrues during enrollment at CLS or during 9-month grace period. • No loan fees. • No separate loan application.

• No penalty for prepayment. • Some deferment and forbearance options are available; contact your loan provider.

• Repayment begins 9 months after the earlier of either of the following scenarios: 1) a student’s enrollment status drops to less than half-time, OR 2) a student’s degree is officially conferred by the University. • 10-year standard repayment period. • No penalty for prepayment.

• Funds are limited, and are awarded to J.D. students by the CLS Financial Aid Office in cases of exceptional need as part of the aid package.

• Deferment provisions similar to those for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.

• Annual limit of $8,000 for J.D. students. • Aggregate limit: Cumulative Perkins borrowing limit of $60,000, including any undergraduate or previous graduate Perkins loans.

Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan

• Must be U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.

• School certifies student eligibility

• The interest rate is adjusted each July 1st, and then it is fixed for the life of the loan. The interest rate is based on the 10-year Treasury Bill rate + 4.6%. The interest rate cap for this loan program is a maximum of 10.5%.

• Eligibility determined by school based on a review of the Student Aid Report, so student must complete FAFSA form.

• Interest accrues from date of disbursement. Interest can be paid while enrolled, or deferred and capitalized at the time of repayment.

• 10-year standard repayment period.

• Annual limit: Cost of attendance minus other financial aid.

• Borrower cannot be in default on any prior federal loans.

• Aggregate limit: None. • Borrower must not have adverse credit as defined in federal regulations. Credit score is NOT used to determine eligibility.

• No penalty for prepayment. • Some deferment and forbearance options are available; contact your loan provider.

• Students must apply for their annual Stafford loan eligibility before applying for a Federal Graduate PLUS loan.

Columbia University Loan (CU Loan)

• Funds are extremely limited, and are awarded by CLS Financial Aid Office to J.D. students in exceptional circumstances. • International students must provide creditworthy U.S. cosigner as guarantor.

• 5% fixed interest rate. • No interest accrues during enrollment at CLS, or during 6-month grace period. • No loan fees. • No separate loan application.

Rates and terms are subject to change. Please contact your loan provider(s) for current terms.

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Federal Perkins Loan

Interest Rate/Fees

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Important Dates to Remember

Helpful Websites

February

General

• Applicants for fall admission submit FAFSA and Need Access application to processors • Admitted students begin submitting Financial Aid Questionnaire to Financial Aid Office (FAO)

March • Arrival of applicants’ Need Access and FAFSA data at the FAO • Entering grant applicants’ 2014 federal tax forms due at FAO

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April • Admitted students begin receiving award letters • Admitted students submit any missing financial documents as requested by Financial Aid Office for award determination

• Need Access application www.needaccess.org • Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov • Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO): Information on credit scoring www.myfico.com • NYS Higher Education Services Corporation: Information on grants for NYS residents www.hesc.com

External Grant Source Information

• All federal loan applicants: submit FAFSA data (for federal loans) • All loan applicants: Financial Aid Questionnaire and loan application materials to FAO (loans are processed continuously throughout summer)

• The SmartStudent Guide™ to Financial Aid www.finaid.org • Free scholarship searches www.fastweb.com • Scholarship search database www.collegenet.com/mach25 • Information on international educational exchange and scholarship opportunities www.nafsa.org

July

Credit Information

• Continuation of loan processing for all students (throughout summer) • Entering grant recipients submit Grant Data Sheet, biographical sketch, and résumé to FAO • International students receiving grants submit approved loan and visa documentation to FAO • Columbia University and Perkins loan recipients sign Promissory Notes

• Equifax www.equifax.com • Trans Union www.transunion.com • Experian www.experian.com

May

Educational Loans*

August • Financial Aid Meeting for entering students • Federal Direct Stafford and Direct Graduate PLUS loan funds deposited to University student accounts • Disbursement of fall term institutional aid to University student accounts • Fall term private educational loan funds disbursed to registered students

September • Payment of fall term student account balance due at the University’s Cashiering Office

www.sfs.columbia.edu (Click on “University Financial Aid” link)

* For information regarding federal and private educational loan programs, as well as the University’s disclosure concerning lender selection, please visit the University website. Please be aware that students have the right and ability to select the education loan provider of their choice, are not required to use any of the suggested lenders and will suffer no penalty for choosing a lender that is not included as a suggested lender. It is recommended that U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens apply for federal loans before private/alternative loans because federal loans generally have better terms and conditions.

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Important Contacts Law School Financial Aid Office

www.law.columbia.edu/finaid Phone: 212-854-6522 Fax: 212-854-7445 Email: financial_aid@law.columbia.edu Mailing Address Financial Aid Office Columbia Law School 435 West 116 Street New York, NY 10027

Location 509 William & June Warren Hall 1125 Amsterdam Avenue at 115 Street

www.sfs.columbia.edu

Student Service Center (Student Accounts, Billing, and Inquiries) Cashiering

205 Kent Hall 209 Kent Hall

212-854-4400 212-854-1541

www.registrar.columbia.edu 205 Kent Hall

212-854-4400

www.law.columbia.edu/registration 500 William & June Warren Hall

212-854-2668

University Registrar Student Service Center (Loan Deferment Forms and Transcripts)

Law Registration Services University Housing Offices University Apartment Housing (UAH) UAH Accounting Office (Housing Billing)

www.facilities.columbia.edu/housing 401 West 119th Street

212-854-9300 212-854-1009

International Students and Scholars Office

www.columbia.edu/cu/isso 524 Riverside Drive

212-854-3587

Health Services

www.health.columbia.edu John Jay Hall John Jay Hall

212-854-2284 212-854-3286

General Information Insurance Information

Financial Aid Information/Forms FAFSA Info Need Access Application

www.fafsa.ed.gov www.needaccess.org

NYS Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)

www.hesc.com

800-433-3243 800-282-1550 484-653-3300 888-697-4372

www.equifax.com www.transunion.com www.experian.com

800-685-1111 800-888-4213 888-397-3742

Credit Information Equifax Trans Union Experian

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University Student Financial Services

COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL (CLS) Financial Aid 2015–16 Checklist Please submit the required documents by the due dates APPLYING FOR CLS GRANTS Only Entering 1L Students (Class of 2018) Submit by March 1, 2015  Financial Aid Questionnaire (FAQ) to CLS*  Need Access Application to Access Group  FAFSA Form to processor  2014 Federal Income Tax Forms to CLS  Federal Verification Worksheet** to CLS  Federal Loan Application(s) to Federal Direct Loans and/or Private Loan Application(s) to CLS (by May 15)*

Financial Aid Office (FAO) 435 West 116th Street New York, NY 10027-7297 212-854-6522, 212-854-7445 (fax) financial_aid@law.columbia.edu www.law.columbia.edu/finaid

APPLYING FOR LOANS (ALL STUDENTS) and RENEWING GRANTS (CLASS OF 2016 AND 2017) Submit by May 15, 2015  Financial Aid Questionnaire (FAQ) to CLS  FAFSA Form to processor  Federal Loan Application(s) to Federal Direct Loans and/or Private Loan Application(s) to CLS (by May 15)

 2014 Federal Income Tax Forms** to CLS  Federal Verification Worksheet** to CLS  Grant Data Sheet to CLS [only ’16 and ’17 students who previously were awarded a 3-year grant]

 Federal Perkins Loan Confirmation form*** to CLS *Submit by due date or ASAP if admitted later **If selected for verification of FAFSA information (submit ASAP)

** If selected for verification of FAFSA information (submit ASAP) *** Only students who were awarded a 3-year Grant AND a Perkins loan in accordance with the financial aid offer accepted upon admission must submit this form.

FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONNAIRE (FAQ): Required of all applicants for ANY type of financial aid. FAQ is sent to admitted students shortly after admission; continuing students may pick it up in the Financial Aid Office (FAO) or request a copy to be emailed (financial_aid@law.columbia.edu). NEED ACCESS APPLICATION: Required of all applicants for admission to the entering J.D. class (Class of 2018) who are seeking consideration for CLS grants. Financial information must be submitted for the applicant, both of the applicant’s parents, and, if applicable, the applicant’s spouse. Apply online (www.needaccess.org). For questions, call 800-282-1550 or 484-653-3300. FAFSA (FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID): The need analysis form used by U.S. citizens and permanent residents to establish eligibility for federal student aid (Direct Stafford, Perkins and Direct Graduate PLUS loans, Work-Study). Parental information is NOT required on the FAFSA for graduate/professional school students. Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. First-time FAFSA applicants need to sign the FAFSA before the federal processor can process the application.You may sign the application electronically by requesting a PIN from the federal processor and use it. A PIN is not required to fill out and submit a FAFSA, but it is the fastest way to sign your application. If you prefer to sign by paper, you must print out and send the government a signed Signature Page immediately upon completing the online application. The paper form requires the Federal School Code for Columbia University (002707). The results of the federal need analysis are transmitted to schools electronically, and are sent to the student in the Student Aid Report (SAR). Students must make corrections and communicate them to the processor either online or using the SAR. Telephone: 800-433-3243 Note: The FAFSA is NOT a loan application (see Loan Application Materials, below). 2014 FEDERAL INCOME TAX FORMS: Required of all first-year grant applicants (Class of 2018), who must submit signed copies of federal income tax forms (with all schedules, attachments, and W-2’s) for all persons included on the Need Access application. If applicant/spouse/parents own a business, complete business returns must also be included, as well as any partnership and/or “S” Corporation returns. If 2014 returns are not available by March 1, submit complete 2013 returns by that date so that the grant application can be reviewed. Complete 2014 tax returns are required by the end of April to finalize grant award. **All FAFSA filers who were selected for verification of their information are required to submit 2014 federal income tax data from the IRS before the Financial Aid Office can certify eligibility for federal aid or certify Federal Direct Loan applications (Stafford, Graduate PLUS). Students also must complete the 2015–16 Verification Worksheet, which can be requested from the FAO. The SAR notifies students if they have been selected for verification. LOAN APPLICATION MATERIALS: For Federal Direct Loans, you must complete your Federal Direct Loan Master Promissory Note(s) [MPN] online at https://studentloans.gov for Stafford and/or Graduate PLUS loans. You will need your Federal Student Aid PIN to submit the MPN electronically. Class of 2016 and 2017 borrowers for whom the CLS FAO certified a Federal Direct Loan in a prior year do not need to submit a new MPN. Please note that when you complete the MPN online, the Department of Education may still mail a paper MPN to your address, which you can disregard if you have thoroughly completed the form online. Private educational loan applications must be submitted annually; send completed applications to FAO or follow the lender’s instructions. The most current information on these programs can be found at www.law.columbia.edu/finaid. Please feel free to call our office if you have any questions. Please also be aware that students have the right and ability to select the education loan provider of their choice, are not required to use any of the University’s suggested lenders and will suffer no penalty for choosing a lender that is not a suggested lender. To view the University’s disclosure concerning lender selection, please visit www.sfs.columbia.edu/graduate-financial-aid. It is recommended that U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens apply for federal loans before private/alternative loans because federal loans generally have better terms and conditions. GRANT DATA SHEET: Required of all recipients of Law School grant awards. Information from this form is used to prepare annual stewardship reports for the Law School alumni/ae and friends whose generous donations help fund our programs. FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN CONFIRMATION FORM: Required for all 2015–16 Federal Perkins loan borrowers to renew the award in accordance with the financial aid offer accepted upon admission to Columbia Law School.

Financial Aid Questionnaire

2015–2016

Columbia Law School Office of Financial Aid 435 West 116th Street New York, NY 10027-7297 212-854-6522, 212-854-7445 (fax) www.law.columbia.edu/finaid Financial_Aid@law.columbia.edu

2015-2016 Year in School  1L (Class of 2018)

 2L (Class of 2017)  2L Transfer Student

 3L (Class of 2016)

 LL.M. or J.S.D. – Loans Only

I am applying for (check one):  Grants and Loans (Entering 1L Students Only) If you checked Grants and Loans and are an entering first year student, you must submit the following forms by the deadlines below to the Financial Aid Office (FAO) or to the processor. Please be reminded that to be considered for a grant your Need Access application must include information from you, your spouse (if applicable), and both of your parents.

 L oans Only (All Students) and Grant Renewals (Class of 2016 and 2017)

Check List:  FA Questionnaire to FAO  Need Access to Access Group  FAFSA Form to processor  2014 Tax Returns for Student, Spouse and Parents to FAO  Federal Loan Application(s) to Federal Direct Loans and/or Private Loan Application(s) to FAO

Check List:  FA Questionnaire to FAO  FAFSA Form to processor  Federal Loan Application(s) to Federal Direct Loans and/or Private Loan Application(s) to FAO  Grant Data Sheet* to FAO  Federal Perkins Loan Confirmation Form to FAO**

If you checked Loans Only and Grant Renewals, you must submit the following items to the Financial Aid Office (FAO) or to the federal processor as soon as possible. U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens must complete the 2015–2016 FAFSA form (www. fafsa.ed.gov). Our Federal School Code is 002707. Suggested deadline for the following items: May 15, 2015

1Ls March 1* March 1 March 1 March 1* May 15

* Only students who previously were awarded a 3-year Grant must submit this form by May 15. ** Only students who were awarded a 3-year Grant AND a Perkins Loan in accordance with the financial aid offer accepted upon admission must submit this form.

*or as soon as admitted.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: (Please print clearly) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Last Name

First Name

Middle Initial

Birthdate

Social Security No.

Permanent Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Street Number

Apt.

City

State

ZIP Code

Country

Mailing Address: (if different) ______ /_____ /______ To: ______ /______ /______ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Number

Apt.

City

State

ZIP Code

Country

Primary Email Address: __________________________________ Secondary Email Address:______________________________________ Sex:  Male  Female _________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone Number

Cell Phone Number

Work Phone Number

Country of Citizenship:

________________________________________________________________________________

If not a U.S. Citizen, Visa Type:

________________________________________________________________________________

MARITAL DATA: Status:

 Single  Married  Separated  Divorced

Actual/Anticipated Date of Marriage:

________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Spouse or Prospective Spouse: ________________________________________________________________________________ In 2015-16, spouse will be:

 Student  Employed

No. of Children:

________________________________________________________________________________

Name(s) and Age(s) of Child(ren):

________________________________________________________________________________

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OTHER SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID If you expect to receive funding from sources other than Columbia Law School for the 2015–16 academic year, please list below (include government grants, outside scholarships, employer paid tuition benefits, prizes, etc.)

2015–16 Amount per Academic Year

Contribution from parents......................................................................................................................................................................................

Loans from parents............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Spouse’s academic year income (9 months)................................................................................................................................

Are you eligible to receive veteran’s benefits?  Yes  No (Amount/Month $________)

Benefit type:  Post 9/11  Montgomery G.I. Other contributions or receipts: Source: ___________________________________

Source: ___________________________________

SUMMER 2015 STUDENT EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: [If not employed, please specify summer activities. Entering 1Ls: leave blank if not known at this time.} Employer

Position

Gross Weekly Pay

Location

Number of Weeks

HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS:

Estimated amount per month as your share of rent, gas, and electricity? (Entering 1Ls – Provide best estimate) $______________________ Will you be living in home of parent or other relative during the 2015–16 academic year? � Yes � No For 2L and 3L students: Will you be employed by University Housing as a Resident Advisor during the 2015–16 academic year? � Yes � No

TUITION EXEMPTION BENEFITS FROM COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY:

If you are the spouse, child, or same sex domestic partner of a Columbia University employee, you may be eligible to receive tuition benefits. Are you eligible to receive tuition exemption benefits from Columbia University � Yes � No Estimated number of exemption points per semester (www.hr.columbia.edu) ___________

DEFAULT CERTIFICATION: Are you currently in default on a federal educational loan?

� Yes � No

If yes, attach a letter explaining the steps you are taking to clear the default. Students who are currently in default are ineligible to borrow additional federal loan funds until the default is cleared. Students who have defaulted on prior educational loans or who otherwise have an adverse credit history may not be able to secure the loans necessary to finance their education. Institutional funds will not be available to replace unavailable credit-based loans, and in such cases students will have to find other means to pay for their education. Before deciding to enroll, we strongly advise all applicants to obtain a copy of their credit report, and to take the necessary steps to remedy any credit problems.

FOR ALL ENTERING (1L) GRANT APPLICANTS: Has there been any significant change in your financial situation or that of your family in the last year (e.g., a promotion, retirement, illness, loss of work, change in your marital status, birth of a child, spouse changing student or working status)? Will you have significant expenses for these or other reasons? If you feel your Need Access application does not adequately reflect these changes, please attach an additional sheet to explain any circumstances that may be useful in evaluating your application for financial aid.

INFORMATION RELEASE FOR SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT RECIPIENTS:

Your Law School award was made possible through the generosity of Law School alumni/ae and friends, to whom we make annual reports. By signing below, I hereby authorize Columbia Law School (CLS) to disclose to the donor(s) information provided in my scholarship/grant financial aid materials for stewardship purposes. This permission is granted for each semester I am awarded a scholarship/grant from CLS.

PLEASE READ AND SIGN THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: I certify that the information provided on this application and on all other financial aid forms is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge, and that it is provided in order to support a request for grant and/or loan funds. I further certify that I shall promptly amend the foregoing application if a change of more than $300 occurs in the estimates of either obligations or resources for the coming academic year. If I am applying for a need-based grant, I agree to provide copies of last year’s signed federal income tax returns (with schedules and attachments) for all persons included on the need analysis forms. I understand that in order to receive any grants or loans I must be matriculated and must be making satisfactory academic progress. I further understand that the submission of false or misleading information on any financial aid forms can result in the cancellation of all institutional aid, may subject me to disciplinary action in accordance with the Law School’s procedures for student discipline, and may be reported to the Bar. If for any reason you are unable to sign the certification statement below, please attach a letter of explanation.

__________________________________________ _________________________

Signature (Original Signature Required) Date

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COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL 2015-16 FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN REQUEST FORM THIS IS NOT A LOAN APPLICATION. You must complete your Federal Direct Loan Master Promissory Note(s) [MPN] online at https://studentloans.gov for Stafford and/or Graduate PLUS loans. You will need your Federal Student Aid PIN to submit the MPN electronically. Continuing Students for whom the Columbia Law School Financial Aid Office certified a Federal Direct loan in a prior year do not need to submit a new MPN. Please note that when you complete the MPN online, the Department of Education may still mail a paper MPN to your address, which you can disregard if you have thoroughly completed the form online.

Student Name: ____________________________________________________________

Social Security Number: ____________________________________________________________ Columbia ID Number: ____________________________________________________________

ALL APPLICANTS for Federal Direct Stafford and/or Graduate PLUS loans must complete this section, EXCEPT entering first-year students applying for Law School need-based grants. Students beginning the first year of their JD program in 2015 who are applying for Law School grants will be sent a form with their award decision, asking them to provide this required information. In order for us to process your request for Federal Direct Loans, you must provide the following information for the 2015-2016 academic year:

FEDERAL DIRECT STAFFORD LOAN Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Amount Requested ($20,500 Maximum)

$__________________

NOTE: Educational loan fees will automatically be added to the student budget for this loan at the time of loan certification.

FEDERAL DIRECT GRADUATE PLUS LOAN Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Amount Requested

$__________________

NOTE: Educational loan fees will automatically be added to the student budget for this loan at the time of loan certification. Please Note: By signing the MPN the borrower requests a total of Federal Direct Stafford and or Graduate PLUS loans not to exceed the allowable maximums under the Higher Education Act. However, if you request a lower amount above, our Office will certify the requested amount. If the Federal Direct Loan amount(s) you request is greater than your eligibility, we will certify you for your maximum allowable eligibility. Consent to Obtain Credit Report (For Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Borrowers Only) I consent to the U.S. Department of Education and its agents obtaining a report of my credit record and using the information from that report in determining whether to approve a Graduate PLUS Loan for me. I understand that I will be notified in writing by the U.S. Department of Education of the results of the credit check with respect to my loan application. Privacy Act Disclosure Notice The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C.552a) requires that the following notice be provided to you. The authority for collecting the information requested on this form is 451 et seq. of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Your disclosure of this information is voluntary. However, if you do not provide this information, you cannot be considered for a Direct PLUS Loan. The information on this form will be used to determine your eligibility for a Direct PLUS Loan. The information in your file may be disclosed to third parties as authorized under routine uses in the Privacy Act notices called “Title IV Program Files” (originally published on April 12, 2004, Federal Register, Vol 59 p. 17351) and “National Student Loan Data System” (originally published on December 20, 1994, Federal Register, Vol 59 p. 65532). Thus this information may be disclosed to federal and state agencies, private parties such as relatives, present and former employers and creditors, and contractors of the Department of Education for purposes of administration of the student financial assistance program, for enforcement purposes, for litigation where such disclosure is compatible with the purposes for which the records were collected, for use by federal, state, local, or foreign agencies in connection with employment matters or the issuance of a license, grant, or other benefit, for use in any employee grievance or discipline proceeding in which the Federal Government is a party, for use in connection with audits or other investigations, for research purposes, for purposes of determining where particular records are required to be disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and to a Member of Congress in response to an inquiry from the congressional office made at your written request. Because we request your social security number (SSN), we must inform you that we collect your SSN on a voluntary basis but section 484(a)(4) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(4)) provides that, in order to receive any grant, loan or work assistance under Title IV of the HEA, a student must provide his or her SSN. Your SSN is used to verify your identity, and as an account number (identifier) throughout the life of your loans(s) so that data may be recorded accurately.

_________________________________________________________________ _________________________ Signature (Original Signature Required) Date

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If this is your first time applying for a grant or a loan at Columbia Law School, please complete this page.

ACADEMIC CAREER AND DATA: List all post-secondary schools you have attended and give your best estimate of the aid you received.

UNDERGRADUATE

PREVIOUS FINANCIAL AID

Institution

Location

Dates of Attendance

Degree, if any

Grants

Loans

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

TOTAL

GRADUATE

PREVIOUS FINANCIAL AID

Institution

Location

Grants

Loans

First

Second

Third

Fourth

TOTAL

Total principal amount owed

Amount to repay in 2015–16

Federal Perkins Loans:

Federal Stafford Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized):

Other Educational Loans:

(Specify):

Total Educational Indebtedness: $

EDUCATIONAL DEBT

OTHER DEBT

Dates of Attendance

Degree, if any

Only list loans that you borrowed in your own name. Do not include loans borrowed by others for your education (e.g., parents) even if you are or will be repaying these loans.

Total principal amount owed

Amount to repay in 2015–16

Total Other Debt: $

Show lender and explain purpose (list credit cards, consumer debt, etc.)

SPOUSE’S (OR PROSPECTIVE SPOUSE’S) TOTAL EDUCATIONAL LOANS:

Before deciding to enroll, we strongly advise all applicants to obtain a copy of their credit report, and to take the necessary steps to remedy any credit problems. Students who have defaulted on prior educational loans or who otherwise have an adverse credit history may not be able to secure the loans necessary to finance their education. Institutional funds will not be available to replace unavailable credit-based loans (Graduate PLUS, private), and in such cases students will have to find other means to pay for their education. Credit Info.:

Equifax Trans Union Experian

800-685-1111 www.equifax.com 800-888-4213 www.transunion.com 888-397-3742 www.experian.com

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Learning at Columbia

History Columbia Law School was officially established in in 1858, although law had been taught at Columbia even before it was called Columbia. During its early days as King’s College prior to the American Revolution, Alexander Hamilton studied here.What he learned helped him contribute to the writing of the Constitution, the foundational document of the American government and legal system. James Kent was named the first professor of law at Columbia College in 1793, and his lectures, published as the classic Commentaries on American Law, are foundational to legal practice in the United States. At that time, lawyers were most often trained through apprenticeships rather than academic instruction, and it was the Law School’s first Dean, Theodore William Dwight, who did much to change that paradigm in favor of schools of law. Since its founding, scholars and graduates of Columbia Law School have been great innovators in legal thought, culture, and human progress throughout the world. Harlan Fiske Stone, who became dean in 1910 and was later Chief Justice of the United States, strove to help students recognize that the law is adaptable to changing conditions in society. Other graduates

who served on the Supreme Court include Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, Associate Supreme Court Justices Benjamin Cardozo, William O. Douglas, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who, as a Columbia professor in the 1970s, advanced women’s equality through her scholarship, teaching, and advocacy. The Law School is also proud to have graduated luminaries in government, business, and social justice.These include political and judicial visionaries, some of the most important figures in human and civil right advocacy, and the founders and presidents of many of the nation’s top businesses. Columbia’s reputation, built by these eminent men and women over generations, will help open doors for you, regardless of your choice of career path.

Academics Columbia is a comprehensive law school, offering more than 250 courses across over 20 different legal fields.We offer a broad array of small seminars for upperclassman (numbering about 160) with an average of 14 students in a class.We encourage you to review our curriculum at www.law.columbia. edu/courses. Among the diverse curricular offerings, renowned strengths of the Law School include intellectual property law; national security law; gender and sexuality law; corporate, securities, and transactional law; environmental law; international, foreign, and comparative law; and public interest and human rights law.

First Year Curriculum 1L students at Columbia begin their legal education in the middle of August with two courses: Legal Methods and Legal Practice Workshop I. Legal Methods is a three-week intensive course that serves as an introduction to legal institutions and processes and the skills necessary in the professional use of case law and legislation. Incoming law students are indoctrinated into the sources, forms, and development of Anglo-American law, the analysis and synthesis of judicial precedents, the interpretation of statutes, the coordination

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Columbia Law School is proud of its long history as one of the preeminent centers of legal education in the United States. It is internationally renowned for its legal scholarship and deep commitment to teaching and professional training. Central to this reputation is Columbia’s location in New York City, a true international capital and one of the largest legal markets in the world. Throughout its history, Columbia has used New York as a laboratory, classroom, and as a community to serve. This location allows Columbia to be at the forefront of legal thought and to attract leading scholars to teach and study. This, in turn, has built Columbia Law School into an institution of tremendous diversity, both in the areas of law studied, as well as in the people who choose to study here. To study law at Columbia is to be a member of an exceptional community that provides students with an education renowned for its intellectual rigor and high standards.

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of judge-made and statute law, and the uses of legal reasoning. Legal Practice Workshop I provides intensive training in the research, writing, and analysis skills needed in legal practice through written assignments placed in practice contexts, seminar discussions, and personal conferences. After these courses are completed, the rest of first year at Columbia includes a mix of traditional courses - Torts, Contracts, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Property – and some innovative additions to the curriculum that serve to enhance the legal training of our students. These include the Foundation Year Moot Court, in which each student is required to write a brief and argue the case orally. There is also Legal Practice Workshop II, a continuation of the research, writing, and analysis skills built in Legal Practice Workshop I, but with an emphasis on appellate advocacy; and the 1L Elective, in which first-year students are able to choose one elective course. Recent offerings have included Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Critical Legal Thought, Foundations of the Regulatory State, Human Rights, International Law, Labor Law, Lawyering Across Multiple Legal Orders, Legislation, and Principles of Intellectual Property. After their foundational year, Law School students are free to direct their own courses of study, and immerse themselves in the diversity and intellectual vitality of Columbia’s offerings.

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Joint Degrees In addition to the international double-degree programs, one of the many advantages enjoyed by Columbia Law School students is access to various joint degree programs with other schools at Columbia University, as well as with the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International affairs at Princeton University. The option is also available to design your own joint degree program with approval from both schools involved. Most joint degrees can be applied for during your 1L year. Our most recent addition to our joint degree offerings is the three-year J.D./M.B.A with Columbia Business School.This is a separate program from the four-year J.D./M.B.A, which continues to be offered. The Three-Year J.D./M.B.A. Program is designed for highly motivated students who seek a deep education in both law and business, and who wish to complete their studies and enter the job market a year earlier than traditional joint-degree programs allow. For more information, please visit http://web.law.columbia. edu/jd-mba. For more information on other joint degrees offered, please visit http://web.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/learn/programming.

Journals Journals provide students with the opportunity to participate actively in the scholarship and commentary central to the American legal culture and tradition. Columbia Law School is the home of 14 law journals, including many of the leading scholarly publications in their fields. Preeminent among Columbia’s and the nation’s law journals is the Columbia Law Review, one of the world’s leading publications of legal scholarship. Founded in 1901, the Review is edited and published entirely by students at Columbia Law School and is one of the most widely distributed and cited law reviews in the country. For a complete list of student journals and how to join them, please visit web.law. columbia.edu/students/student-services/learning/student-journals

Study Abroad Columbia Law School is proud of its reputation as an institution with a global focus. Our commitment to international and comparative law is primarily reflected in the breadth and depth of our permanent faculty and visiting professors, our centers and programs, and the expansive studyabroad programs, which have no peer among U.S. law schools. Columbia Law School offers twenty nine programs in twelve countries, and in addition, students are able to create independent programs at universities around the world. The various study abroad programs come in three different forms. First are the semester study abroad programs, of which there are fifteen programs in eleven countries. Eight of these programs are conducted primarily in the English language. Second are the three Global Alliance Programs, which have revolutionized legal education. These are English language programs with a distinct focus on international law in different fields. The goal is to train our students to be outstanding international lawyers while still allowing them to complete their J.D. degree requirements in three years. Finally, Columbia offers five foreign double-degree programs. Columbia was the first U.S law school to offer international double-degree programs that allow its participants to receive law degrees from two countries. Since 1994 when the program was established, Columbia has gone on to create the first international three-year J.D./LL.M. program. These programs are the centerpiece of our study abroad offerings and offer unparalleled, substantive, and unique opportunities for the study of international and comparative law. For more information on study abroad at Columbia Law School, please visit http://web.law.columbia.edu/international-programs.

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Whether it be through our courses, journals, centers, study abroad, or joint degree programs, the entire academic experience at Columbia is built around providing our students with a practical legal education. Our students do not passively learn the law; they actively take advantage of the opportunities presented to them. Our location in New York City furthers this education by allowing our students to engage with law in one of the most vibrant and diverse metropolises in the world. While experiential education is ingrained in almost every aspect of the Law Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curriculum, there are some specific programs where this is especially true. The clinical program at Columbia Law School is open to all second and third-year students.We currently have ten clinics doing a wide range of work from litigating cases to writing policy papers and amicus briefs.The Gender and Sexuality Law Clinic, for example, works on a range of issues, from successfully representing people discriminated against for their sexuality, to preparing reports for the United Nations on international domestic violence. Meanwhile, students in the Adolescent Representation Clinic can represent adolescents as they age out of foster care and other government services, before spending their second semester affecting policy changes. And in the Human Rights Clinic, our students have successfully advocated for mine workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as for juvenile offenders in Michigan. These are just a few of the issues that Columbia student can work on through our clinical offerings. More information can be found at web.law.columbia.edu/clinics. Upperclass students can also opt to participate in externships, which differ from clinics in that they consist of an off-campus field experience at a not-for-profit or government office in conjunction with a closely related seminar taught by leading practicing attorneys. For example, the students in the United Nations Externship have analyzed the practice of UN organs acting under specific provisions of the Charter, and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;legislative historyâ&#x20AC;? of UN resolutions, treaties or other instruments. Students externing for Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts assist low-income artists and nonprofit arts organizations in negotiating and drafting contracts, resolving disputes, and protecting copyrights and trademarks. Additionally, students in the Externship on the Federal Government in Washington, D.C. have an intensive education working full time in federal government agencies. Other externships offer experiential learning opportunities in criminal justice ranging from state and local prosecution to constitutional issues in capital punishment defense, immigrant representation, and many other areas. Visit web.law.columbia.edu/social-justice/students/classes-clinicsexternships/externships for more details. Students interested in private sector corporate and transactional law can take the Deals Workshops, which cover such topics as tax, real estate, and mergers and acquisitions.Their goal is to combine theory with practice by simulating recent business transactions, in which students play the counsel. In these roles, students research memoranda, negotiate contracts, and draft the relevant transactional documents. The skills developed as part of the Deals Workshops, as well as the other courses offered by the Charles Evans Gerber Transactional Studies Center, prepare our graduates to enter the corporate sector well versed in the practical necessities for business law. For more information visit web.law.columbia.edu/transactional-studies.

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Faculty Correspondents Faculty members at Columbia Law School are not only gifted and accomplished leaders in their areas of expertise; they are also committed teachers who are approachable and supportive. In courses, clinics, and co-curricular programs, the student-faculty relationship is a dynamic one: students learn from our professors’ depth and breadth of experience; students and faculty collaborate on efforts of significant impact on communities here and abroad; and professors themselves learn and grow from their interactions with our diverse and talented student body. Along with current students, professors are a great resource for learning more about the academic climate at the Law School. We encourage you to contact any of the following professors with questions that may inform your decisions ahead. To learn more about these or any other faculty members, please go to www.law.columbia.edu/faculty.

Mark Barenberg mb15@columbia.edu Professor Mark Barenberg specializes in labor and employment law, international labor rights, constitutional law, global economic institutions, legal and political theory. He has published extensively and is the principal draftsperson of many federal, state, and local laws regulating labor conditions in companies supplying U.S. manufacturers and governments. He is the Co-Director of the Program on Labor Law and Policy. This year Professor Barenberg is teaching Constitutional Law as part of the 1L Foundation Curriculum, as well as Labor Law and Labor Rights in a Global Economy.

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abradf@law.columbia.edu Professor Anu Bradford is an expert in international trade law, comparative and international antitrust law, European Union law, international political economy, and international relations theory. Her research projects examine the influence of state power, domestic preferences, and international organizations on international economic law. She holds a law degree from the University of Helsinki and practiced antitrust and European Union law with Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton in Brussels. Professor Bradford’s courses this year include an Advanced Seminar on EU Law and Institutions, European Union Law and Institutions, and International Trade Law.

Richard Briffault rb34@columbia.edu Professor Richard Briffault specializes in state and local government law, property law, and election law. He has been a member the Mayor’s Early Childhood Education Commission, the New York City Charter Revision Commission, the New York City Real Property Tax Reform Commission, and the New York State Commission on Constitutional Revision. In addition, he has served as the Executive Director of the Special Commission on Campaign Finance Reform of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York This year Professor Briffault is teaching Legislation, State and Local Government Law, Law of the Political Process and State and a Public Law Workshop.

Richard Brooks rbrooks@law.columbia.edu Professor Richard Brooks specializes in contracts and agency, among other forms of business and social organization. He has published numerous books and articles that analyze behavior through the lens of economics, custom, and law. His most recent book, Saving the Neighborhood: Racially Restrictive Covenants, Law, and Social Norms, (coauthored with Carol Rose) examines the history and enduring legacy of racially restrictive property agreements (or racial covenants), which the Supreme Court ruled unenforceable in 1948. This year Professor Brooks is teaching Contracts as part of the 1L Foundation Curriculum, as well as Advanced Contracts, A Legal and Economic Approach.

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Jessica Bulman-Pozen jbulma@law.columbia.edu Professor Jessica Bulman-Pozen specializes in administrative law, antidiscrimination law, constitutional law, and federalism. Before joining the Columbia faculty, she served as an attorney-adviser in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel and as a law clerk to Justice John Paul Stevens of the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Merrick B. Garland of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Her publications include “Federalism as a Safeguard of the Separation of Powers,” in the Columbia Law Review, and the forthcoming “Partisan Federalism,” in the Harvard Law Review. In the spring, Professor Bulman-Pozen will be teaching Administrative Law.

Alexandra Carter acarte1@law.columbia.edu Professor Alexandra Carter is a strong advocate of mediation as a valuable tool for many kinds of legal challenges. She has served as a mediator at Safe Horizon, a New York-based nonprofit that specializes in mediation and has also supervised student mediations in court-related programs at the New York City Civil Court and the Harlem Small Claims Court. Professor Carter is the Director of the Law School’s Clinical Programs and teaches and directs the Mediation Clinic, a semester-long clinic that is offered in both the fall and the spring.

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Lori Damrosch damrosch@law.columbia.edu Professor Lori Damrosch specializes in public international law and the U.S. law of foreign relations. She served in the Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations; Department of State Advisory Committee on International Law; and numerous international law and human rights organizations. In 2014, she was named president of the American Society of International Law. Professor Damrosch teaches the Jessup International Moot Court, which 1Ls can take as a substitute for Foundation Year Moot Court, as well as International Criminal Law, Constitution and Foreign Affairs, International Law, and Enforcing International Law.

Katherine Franke kfranke@law.columbia.edu Professor Katherine Franke is an expert on feminist legal theory, critical race theory, and sexuality and gender rights. She is the co-director of Columbia Law School’s Center for Gender & Sexuality Law, the first and only program of its kind in the U.S. She is a leading voice of the LGBT community and posts regularly on the Gender and Sexuality Law Blog (http://blogs.law.columbia.edu/genderandsexualitylawblog), addressing topics such as marriage equality, sexual orientation discrimination, and the Defense of Marriage Act. In the spring, Professor Franke will be teaching Gender Justice.

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Professor Sarah Cleveland, a former Rhodes Scholar, specializes in international human and labor rights, the constitutional law of U.S. foreign relations, international law in domestic law, and the interface between human rights and international trade. As an expert on the Afghanistan Transitional Commercial Law Project Working Group, she helped draft a labor code for post-Taliban Afghanistan in 2003. Professor Cleveland recently returned to Columbia after a two year appointment as Counselor on International Law with the Office of the Legal Adviser of the U.S. State Department. In 2014, she was nominated by the United States and elected to serve a four-year term as an independent expert on the U.N. Human Rights Committee. This year Professor Cleveland is teaching International Lawyering for Governments and Human Rights, as well as Civil Procedure as part of the 1L Foundation Curriculum.

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Michael Gerrard michael.gerrard@law.columbia.edu Professor Michael Gerrard specializes in environmental law, climate change law, and energy law, and is the director of Columbia Law School’s Center for Climate Change Law. He is considered one of the country’s leading environmental law specialists and was named the 2010 New York Environmental Lawyer of the year by Best Lawyers. Professor Gerrard regularly addresses issues such as climate litigation and the EPA’s greenhouse gas regulations, which he has blogged about at http://blogs.law.columbia.edu/climatechange. Professor Gerrard’s courses this year include Climate Change Law and Policy, Energy Regulation, Environmental Law, and Advanced Climate Change Law.

Jeffrey Gordon jgordon@law.columbia.edu Professor Jeffrey Gordon specializes in and writes extensively on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, comparative corporate governance, and, more recently, the regulation of financial institutions. Professor Gordon co-directs the Richman Center for Business, Law & Public Policy, the Ira M. Millstein Center for Global Markets and Corporate Ownership, and the Center for Law and Economic Studies. This year Professor Gordon is teaching Advanced Corporate Law: Mergers and Acquisitions and Financial Crises, Regulatory Reform.

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jamal.greene@law.columbia.edu Professor Jamal Greene specializes in constitutional law and the federal courts. His recent scholarship has appeared in several law journals. His 2009 article, “Heller High Water? The Future of Originalism,” considers the fate of originalism in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in District of Columbia v. Heller, in which the Court deemed Washington, D.C.’s strict gun control laws unconstitutional. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Professor Greene served as a reporter for Sports Illustrated. Professor Greene teaches Constitutional Law as part of the 1L Foundation Curriculum as well as Comparative and Constitutional Law and Citizenship. Additionally, Professor Greene helps conduct the Legal Theory Workshop, a longstanding faculty seminar in which invited speakers from law and other disciplines present works in progress for comment and discussion.

Bernard Harcourt bharcourt@law.columbia.edu Professor Bernard Harcout’s scholarship intersects social and political theory, the sociology of punishment, and penal law and procedure. He specializes in criminal law and criminal procedure, capital punishment, political and social theory, punishment and sentencing, and surveillance and domestic security. Professor Harcourt continues to represent death row inmates pro bono and has served on human rights missions in South Africa and Guatemala. This year Professor Harcourt is teaching two 1L Foundation Curriculum courses – Legal Methods and Criminal Law. He is also teaching the Legal Theory Workshop and Spectacle and Surveillance.

Michael Heller mhelle@law.columbia.edu Professor Michael Heller specializes in property, land use, and real estate law and has served as the school’s vice dean for intellectual life. His book, The Gridlock Economy: How Too Much Ownership Wrecks Markets, Stops Innovation, and Costs Lives (Basic Books, 2008), draws on everyday experiences, from airport delays to new-style rap music, to show why the structure of ownership matters more than people may realize. In the spring, Professor Heller is teaching Land Use and Property as part of the 1L Foundation Curriculum.

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Bert Huang bhuang@law.columbia.edu Professor Bert Huang specializes in the study and analysis of federal courts and civil procedure, as well as in employment and discrimination law. At Columbia he created a new colloquium called Courts and the Legal Process, an academic gathering that allows scholars to present selected works in progress and receive comments and criticism on their research. Professor Huang is teaching Courts and the Legal Process and Torts as part of the 1L Foundation Curriculum.

Robert Jackson robert.jackson@law.columbia.edu Professor Robert Jackson specializes in corporate law and governance. He previously served as an advisor on executive compensation and corporate governance to senior officials at the department of the Treasury and as Deputy Special Master for TARP Executive Compensation. His work has been the subject of rulemaking commentary before several federal agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, and his most recent project provides the first comprehensive study of executive compensation in firms owned by private equity investors. This year Professor Jackson is teaching Corporations, Investment Banking and Leadership for Lawyers.

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Olati Johnson olati.johnson@law.columbia.edu Professor Olati Johnson specializes in anti-discrimination law, constitutional law, civil procedure, and public interest law practice. She focuses substantial efforts on studying the overlap of housing, race, and poverty, and was honored with the Public Interest Professor of the Year award in 2009. Prior to joining Columbia, she worked with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the United States Judiciary Committee (under the late Senator Edward Kennedy), and the ACLU National Legal Department as a senior consultant on racial justice. Professor Johnson is teaching Civil Procedure as part of the 1L Foundation Curriculum, as well as Litigation, Housing Discrimination, and the Public Law Workshop.

Kathryn Judge kjudge@law.columbia.edu Professor Kathryn Judge specializes in financial institutions, financial innovation, systemic risk, the Federal Reserve, and the role of intermediaries in the financial markets. She clerked for Judge Richard A. Posner of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit and Justice Stephen G. Breyer of the U.S. Supreme Court. Professor Judge teaches Corporations, Regulation of Financial Institutions and Architecture of Financial Regulation.

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Professor Conrad Johnson specializes in civil rights law, access to justice issues, and the intersection of technology and the law. At Columbia Law School he co-founded the Clinic on Lawyering in the Digital Age. In addition, he has been using digital technology to chart minority enrollment at U.S. law schools for the past 15 years. Professor Johnson recently unveiled the Collateral Consequences of Criminal Charges Calculator, an innovative tool that allows attorneys, judges, and defendants to gauge what aspectsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;such as limits on voting rights, child custody ramifications, and narrowed access to public housingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;of their lives might be affected if they are convicted of a given crime. Professor Johnson received the 2013 Willis L.M. Reese Prize for Excellence in Teaching at the Law School. Professor Johnson co-teaches the Clinic on Lawyering in the Digital Age each semester.

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Sarah Knuckey sknuckey@law.columbia.edu Professor Sarah Knuckey is the co-director of the Human Rights Institute and the director of the Human Rights Clinic. She is a special adviser to the U.N. special rapporteur on extrajudicial executions and has carried out factfinding investigations and reported on human rights and armed conflict violations around the world, including in Afghanistan, Brazil, the Central African Republic, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, and the United States. Her work has addressed issues such as unlawful killings, armed conflict, sexual violence, corporate accountability, extractive industries, and protest rights. Professor Knuckey co-teaches the Human Rights Clinic, which is a year long clinic.

Ben Liebman benjamin.liebman@law.columbia.edu Professor Ben Liebman, the director of the Center for Chinese Legal Studies at Columbia Law School, specializes in the study of Chinese law and has devoted much of his scholarly work to the evolution of China’s legal institutions. Recently, he was invited to put that expertise to practical use in Beijing, where Chinese government officials are drawing closer to implementing a new liability law for accidents, medical malpractice, defamation, and other torts. Professor Liebman has also published extensively on the roles of the media and the courts in China, on the country’s developing legal profession, and on Chinese environmental law. This year Professor Liebman is teaching Torts as part of the 1L Foundation Curriculum, as well as China and India: Developing Legal Institutions in Comparative Perspective and Law of the Sea.

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James Liebman jliebman@law.columbia.edu Professor James Liebman specializes in education and the law and is widely regarded as one of the nation’s foremost educational reformers. He directs Columbia’s interdisciplinary Center for Public Research and Leadership, which provides a framework for institutional change and a pipeline of well-prepared professional graduates to help state and local public school systems improve their performance on numerous levels. Currently, the Center is focused on designing solutions for K–12 education by training and collaborating with law students, business students, and education specialists through the use of courses, seminars, and supervised public sector projects, with the aim of developing structures that promote organizational learning. This year Professor Liebman is teaching Criminal law as part of the 1L Foundation Curriculum, as well as Public Sector Structural Reform in K-12 Education as part of the Center.

Gillian Metzger gillian.metzger@law.columbia.edu Professor Gillian Metzger specializes in constitutional and administrative law, as well as in federalism, privatization, and institutional reform. She recently co-authored an amicus brief for the Supreme Court case of Free Enterprise Fund v. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. The case involved the board’s membership guidelines—the constitutionality of which Metzger and her co-authors vigorously defended in their brief. This year Professor Metzger is teaching Constitutional Law as part of the 1L Foundational Curriculum, Federal Courts, and the Public Law Workshop.

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Edward Morrison emorri@law.columbia.edu Professor Ed Morrison specializes in bankruptcy law, corporate reorganization, and contracts. He recently testified before Congress on methods for addressing the dramatic rise in home foreclosures. Along with professors from Columbia Business School, he drafted a bill to counter current laws, which provide incentives for foreclosing on a property rather than for renegotiating mortgages. They then called on members of the legislature to enact new measures that would stop nearly a million foreclosures over the next three years, while saving the government more than $60 million. Professor Morrison teaches Bankruptcy Law and Corporate Finance.

Elora Mukherjee emukherjee@law.columbia.edu Professor Elora Mukherjee is director of the Law School’s Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, which provides highquality legal representation to immigrants detained at two New Jersey detention centers. She also advises students participating in a Law School partnership with Kids in Need of Defense, a nonprofit that provides legal representation to unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings. Professor Mukherjee served as a Fellow at the ACLU Racial Justice Program, working on all aspects of investigating, litigating, and settling suits for immigrant children detained under prison-like conditions at the T. Don Hutto detention center in Texas, among other matters. She is a founder and director of the Refugee Reunification Project, which provides grants to help refugee families purchase plane tickets to safety in the United States; a director of the Fair Housing Justice Center, which seeks to build open and inclusive communities; and a director of Warm Heart, a community-based, development organization serving rural northern Thailand. Professor Mukherjee teaches the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic in the fall and spring, as well as a seminar on Citizenship.

dpozen@law.columbia.edu Professor David Pozen specializes in constitutional law, information law and policy, international and foreign affairs law, national security law, and nonprofit organizations. He clerked for Justice Paul Stevens on the U.S. Supreme Court and served as special assistant to Senator Edward M. Kennedy on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Professor Pozen is teaching Constitutional Law as part of the 1L Foundation Curriculum.

Alex Raskolnikov arasko@law.columbia.edu Professor Alex Raskolnikov co-chairs the Charles E. Gerber Transactional Studies Program and specializes in federal income taxation, tax policy, and taxation of financial instruments. In 2008 he testified before the House Ways and Means Committee’s Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, and in 2009 he published an article in the Columbia Law Review arguing for the creation of a new tax regime tailored to better suit the wide variety of individual taxpayers. Professor Raskolnikov is teaching courses on Tax Policy and Federal Income Taxation.

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Dan Richman drichm@law.columbia.edu Professor Dan Richman specializes in federal criminal law, prosecution, and evidence. A former chief appellate attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, he has served as a consultant to the U.S. Department of Justice and the F.B.I., testified before a Senate subcommittee on Miranda warnings, and continues to offer expert testimony in various federal, international, and state criminal and civil matters. Mayor Michael Bloomberg appointed Professor Richman as Chairman of the Local Conditional Release Commission for the City of New York, a position in which he was credited with restoring integrity and order to an office that was being battered with negative press. This year Professor Richman is teaching courses on Criminal Adjudication, Evidence, Evidence, Federal Criminal Law and Sentencing.

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Professor Jane Spinak specializes in juvenile justice, child advocacy, and family court reform. She currently collaborates with Columbia’s School of Social Work to conduct research into the quality of adolescent representation, both by lawyers and child advocates, with the overall goal of improving that representation across the board. She was recently awarded the New York State Bar Association’s Howard A. Levine Award for Excellence in Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare. Each semester Professor Spinak teaches and directs the Adolescent Representation Clinic. She is also teaching Professional Responsibility this spring.

Susan Sturm ssturm@law.columbia.edu Professor Susan Sturm specializes in employment discrimination law, race and gender law, conflict resolution, and civil procedure. The founding director of the Center for Institutional and Social Change, she is currently spearheading a project aimed at making higher education more inclusive.To advance those efforts, she recently co-wrote a New York Times op-ed criticizing the Supreme Court’s ruling in Ricci v. DeStefano, a case she believes epitomized the pitfalls of standardized testing and stereotyping. She received Columbia’s Presidential Teaching Award in 2007. This spring Professor Sturm is teaching Vision, Action and Social Change, and Lawyering for Change, a 1L elective.

Matt Waxman mwaxma@law.columbia.edu Professor Matt Waxman, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, specializes in national security law and international law, including the domestic and international legal aspects of combating terrorism and the use of military force. He recently published a law journal article titled “The Uses of Force Against States that ‘Might’ Have Weapons of Mass Destruction.” In it, he examines the difficulty in determining appropriate use of force given the limited and uncertain information surrounding WMDs. Prior to joining the Columbia Law School faculty, Professor Waxman served in senior positions at the U.S. State Department, the Department of Defense, and the National Security Council. This year Professor Waxman is teaching The United States and the International Legal System, a 1L elective; National Security Law, Congress in American Foreign and Defense Policy, and Law of the Sea.

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Campus Events One of the many advantages enjoyed by Columbia Law students is participation in the life of a great university. Students can take classes and attend lectures given by eminent scholars and world leaders. University-sponsored lectures, seminars, symposia, and brown bag lunches regularly feature heads of state, ambassadors, authors, and scholars from around the globe. Below is a selection of events from the past year sponsored by the University and the Law School. For an exhaustive list of upcoming events, please visit www.columbia.edu/calendar. 2

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1. Columbia Law School students faced off in the much anticipated final round of the Harlan Fiske Stone Moot Court competition, testing their skills in appellate brief writing and oral advocacy before U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Elena Kagan, Judge Carlos F. Lucero of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and Judge Raymond J. Lohier Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. 2. MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe’ hosts, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski drew a standing room only crowd when they met with students to discuss the U.S. political climate on Election Day. The two answered questions ranging from gun control to campaign finance laws.

3. As part of the ongoing student-faculty workshop series, “Lawyering for Change in a Changing World,” Dean Robert E. Scott and Professors Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw, Mark Barenberg, and Sarah Knuckey met with students to discuss how to advocate for change in any field of law. 4. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’59 met with students in Columbia Law School’s Externship on the Federal Government in Washington, D.C. for a private Q&A session. 5. Professor Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw moderated a panel discussion on the contemporary legacy of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the challenges of civil rights advocacy in the face of new voter ID laws

and recent Supreme Court setbacks. The panel included Vincent Southerland, senior counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund. 6. Vice Admiral Nanette DeRenzi, Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the U.S. Navy talked to Columbia Law students about career opportunities in national security law. 7. T ennis great Novak Djokovic, six-time Grand Slam champion, Davis Cup winner, and Olympic medalist from Serbia, talked to members of the Law School community about the business and legal sides of his sport.

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8. High-ranking officials from law enforcement and state and federal agencies gathered at Columbia Law School to discuss the challenges of combating corruption in the 21st century during a conference hosted by the Center for the Advancement of Public Integrity (CAPI). Speakers included CAPI Executive Director Jennifer G. Rodgers; New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Mark Peters; District Attorney of New York County Cyrus R. Vance, Jr.; and David Harbach, special counsel to FBI Director James B. Comey. 9. Dr. Janez Potocnik, environmental commissioner of the European Union, explained that the EU’s current plan to eliminate waste completely by 2030 through a multi-pronged approach including mandatory recycling, composting, and other tactics is not just good policy—it’s an economic necessity. 10. D istinguished Columbia Law School alumna and New York State Court of Appeals Judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam ’77 joined two of her

colleagues from the judiciary for a discussion about their careers as women in the law and on the bench. 11. N ewYork City’s Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs, Nisha Agarwal, spoke to students at Columbia Law School about her aims to connect immigrants with pathways to justice, advocate for reform, and embed a culture of inclusion across city agencies. She discussed her career in Public Interest law and answered questions about everything from the right to legal counsel in immigration proceedings to the challenges the city faces in rolling out its new municipal ID card program. 12. C olumbia Law students joined the Environmental Law Society, Professor Michael Gerrard and Dean Ellen Chapnick in representing Columbia Law School at the People’s Climate March, during the U.N. Climate Summit.

13. M ontana Governor Steve Bullock ’94, met with Columbia Law students individually over a two-day period, discussing their career plans and aspirations. He also delivered a lecture, discussing the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision holding that corporations’ electoral expenditures could not be regulated any more stringently than individuals’. 14. W ade Henderson, President & CEO of the The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, spoke at The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination: 20 Years After US Ratification.

COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL Academic Calendar 2015-2016

Autumn Term 2015

Spring Term 2016

August

January

17 and 18 1st year JD Registration & Orientation 19-September 4 1st year JD classes in Legal Methods (LM) and in Legal Practice Workshop (LPW). LPW continues throughout the fall term). Legal Methods final exam on Sept. 25

11 Start of Change of Program Period (Add/Drop) only voluntary changes until January 19 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observed No Classes 19 First day of all Law School classes. First day of classes at other divisions of the University 19-26 Law School Change of Program Period (Add/Drop) continues; action required on wait-list notification 26 End of Law School Change of Program Period; after this date changes only with permission of the Rules Committee, upon petition

September 4 7 8 24 25

End of classes in 1L Legal Methods Labor Day - No classes First day of classes in term-long Law courses. First day of classes at other divisions of the University. Legal Methods Study Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No 1L classes Final exams for 1L Legal Methods

October 21

Conferral of October degrees

10 Conferral of February 2016 degrees 15 Final date to drop a Spring 2016 Law course (the notation of W will be recorded for these late drops) March

November 26-27

February

Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes

December 4 Last day of 1L classes 5-10 1L study period (1L Exams Dec. 11-22) 11-22 1L exams 11 Last day of upper-year Law classes 12-13 Upper-year study days (Upper-year Exams Dec. 14-22) 14 Last day of classes at other divisions of the University 14-22 Upper-year exams 22 Fall 2015 term ends; due date for submission of Fall 2015 written work

14-18

Spring Recess - No Classes

April 1 All students: Deadline to submit all outstanding Fall 2015 written work that was granted an extension 27 Last day of Law School classes 28-May 1 Upper-year study period (Exams May 2-13) 28-May 3 1L study period (Exams May 4-13) May 2 Last day of classes at other divisions of the University 2-13 Upper-year exams 4-13 1L exams 13 Last day of exams for all Law courses 13 Continuing students: Due date for submission of Spring 2016 written work 13 Spring 2016 term ends 18 University Commencement & Degree Conferral 19 Law School Graduation Ceremony â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DATE TENTATIVE - TO BE CONFIRMED

Living at Columbia

There are, of course, many benefits to studying law at Columbia, but two in particular stand out. First is the exceptional community of scholars brought together by the opportunity to learn and work at a leading university. Second is the location of that community in New York City, which attracts a certain type of person—curious, adventurous, and open to new challenges and experiences. And Columbia Law School abounds with this type of individual: students and teachers who are independent, energetic, open minded, and eager to be nourished by the variety of life in the world’s greatest city.

Community Columbia’s student body is in a class by itself. One of the reasons students choose Columbia is because they know they will be surrounded by exceptional individuals who will challenge them and further their engagement with the law.Yet the atmosphere created by this community is one of collaboration, not competition, and the connections made here turn into lifelong friendships and partnerships. Ours is a truly diverse community. With students hailing from all over the nation and the world, it is rich in differing ethnic, cultural, political, and religious backgrounds. The unifying factor among Columbia Students is a desire to be active participants in building legal systems and social organizations that protect justice and promote opportunity for all. Students come here because they know their education will be handson, whether through study abroad, externships, and clinics, or through the broad selection of extracurricular activities and student groups. Community is developed here through teamwork and collaboration on classroom and extracurricular projects. Journals, clubs, and interest groups further the collaborative atmosphere, as do informal study groups and the various organizations devoted to having fun, such as the Softball Club, Devinimus (wine society), and Law Revue, whose skits and satires help lighten the mood around campus. Also, it is important to note the Law School does not rank its students. We consider all of our graduates to be highly qualified to enter the legal profession.

New York City and Morningside Heights

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Our students’ education is furthered by our location in New York City, which is the world’s center of legal practice. The headquarters of the United Nations, important non-governmental and social aid organizations, and major law firms and corporations, are all minutes away from Columbia’s gates. This allows our students to learn about and see legal theories applied in the real world, not an ivory tower. Indeed, New York City is Columbia’s laboratory, offering students the abundant cultural, intellectual, and experiential riches of one of the world’s most exciting cities. New York City also provides a welcome distraction from the rigors of law school. Central Park is a great recreational area, and the lights and shows of Times Square and Broadway are a quick subway ride away. Some of the world’s greatest museums are located here, and the dining and nightlife are second to none. For those who worry about the hectic nature of New York City life, take a short trip up the Hudson River Valley and discover beautiful views, great hiking, and bucolic towns. Similarly, it does not take long to get out to the beaches of Long Island, considered some of the best in the northeast. That being said, many students find all they need in Morningside Heights, Columbia’s neighborhood on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Bordering three large parks, including Central Park to its southeast, Morningside is often called the Academic Acropolis of America, because it is home to not only Columbia but to several other institutions of higher education. A college town nestled in a great metropolis, it is defined by its energy and diversity.Young families and retired physics professors share park benches, and college students gather at the same restaurants today where Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac met and discussed literature and poetry. Some visitors and newcomers to Columbia who had envisioned faculty and students commuting an appreciable distance to the University are surprised to discover how familyoriented the Morningside Heights neighborhood is. Unlike most urban schools, Columbia has a defined campus in a defined neighborhood, which only helps to strengthen its community.

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The Office of Student Services Applying For Housing and “My Housing Portal” Please read all instructions on the UAH website prior to submitting your application.When you are ready to submit a housing application, you must create an account through “My Housing Portal,” log in, and apply for housing. Please allow enough time to complete your housing application by the May 15 deadline. “My Housing Portal” accounts are created at the following URL: http://facilities.columbia.edu/housing/how-apply.

From Left to Right:Yadira Ramos-Herbert, Director of Academic Counseling and Student Outreach; Rochelle Dechowitz, Student Services Coordinator; Juliana Utley, Assistant Director of Student Services; Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin, Dean of Students; Joel Kosman, Director of Academic Counseling and Student Organizations; Bernice Jusino, Administrative Coordinator; Anne Green, Director of Academic Counseling and Judicial Programming

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Students are at the center of the Law School’s social and intellectual life, and the Office of Student Services aims to make your time here productive and enjoyable. While we in the Office of Admissions hope that our relationship with you extends far beyond the moment you matriculate, Student Services will often be your first contact when it comes to taking advantage of all the opportunities available at Columbia. The Office offers academic and other counseling, works with student organizations and journals, assists students in obtaining judicial clerkships, plans programs and events, assists students with housing, coordinates health and wellness programs, and serves as a resource and sounding board for students as you navigate your way through the Law School. It is located on the 5th floor of William and June Warren Hall. The general number for the Office of Student Services is 212-854-2395, and they can be reached by email at studentservices@law.columbia.edu. Their Website is http://web.law.columbia.edu/students/student-services.

Housing Information Columbia guarantees some type of continuous University housing for all three years of the J.D. program to every incoming law student who completes the housing application no later than May 15.We are able to do so because of the remarkable generosity of Law School alumni who, over more than a quarter-century, have earmarked gifts to the Law School for student housing—thus supplementing the Law School’s annual allocation of housing from the central University. Students wishing to apply for housing should do so between mid February and May 15*. We strongly suggest that prior to submitting your application you read the housing material in you Offer of Admission material and visit the UAH website (facilities.columbia.edu/housing). The UAH website will give you details on housing application procedures and any associated fees. Please contact UAH directly if you have any questions regarding this process.

You will need the following information to create an account: • PID: A unique Columbia ID that is emailed to you by the Admissions office shortly after you receive your Offer of Admission. It is 10 digits long and in the format Cxxxxxxxxx. • Sign-up code: uah071651 • UNI/An active non-expiring email account: If you do not have a UNI you may list any active email address. However, please remember all housing information (offers, UAH account information, etc) will be emailed to this account. Choose an account that you check regularly. Shortly after you create your account (typically within 5 to 10 minutes), an email will arrive in your inbox with instructions regarding authenticating and activating your UAH account. Follow the directions accordingly. If you do not see the email within a half hour, you should check your spam folder. Students who do not see the instruction email in their inbox or spam folder within 24 hours should contact UAH directly at 212-854-9300. You will be able to monitor the status of your housing application, and update it as needed through “My Housing Portal.” However, keep in mind that during assignment season, it is increasingly difficult to accommodate changes received AFTER May 15.

*If you wish to register with UAH before February 15, you may do so as soon as you have your PID, however, the housing application for Fall 2015 will not be available until mid February. You will need to remember to log in and file the appropriate housing application between mid February and May 15. No reminder will be sent. Questions and Contact Information Most questions regarding the housing process can be answered on the UAH website: facilities.columbia.edu/housing. You can also call 212-854-9300 or email uah@columbia.edu. For specific information regarding law only housing, leasing terms, or eligibility, you may also reach out to Fabbiola Cruz, the UAH housing specialist for law students. If you have questions regarding eligibility, please contact Juliana Utley, the Law School Housing Liaison. Fabbiola Cruz mfc2129@columbia.edu 212-854-4364

Juliana Utley housing@law.columbia.edu 212-854-2343

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Student Organizations Black Law Students Association BLSA is an inclusive organization where students can learn and develop the tools necessary to achieve academic and professional success. It provides academic support, alumni resources, and career opportunities to its membership, and raises awareness within the Law School community about issues that disproportionately impact poor and minority communities. BLSA is a chapter of the National Black Law Students Association, the largest law student-run organization in the United States. Contact: Jessica Alcantara, Admissions Chair; ja2829@columbia.edu

California Society

The diversity of the student body at Columbia brings an astonishing breadth of interests and experiences, manifested in the number of student organizations and activities at the Law School. On the pages that follow, we have provided a compilation of student organizations for your review and future reference. If you would like any further information please feel free to email the contacts below or visit http://web.law.columbia.edu/students/ student-services/connecting/student-organizations.

American Civil Liberties Union

American Constitution Society ACS believes that the Constitution and the law are fundamentally about protecting respect for human dignity, protection of individual rights and liberties, genuine equality, and access to justice. It is committed to a functional view of the Constitution that promotes these values and engage in public policy debate to reshape the laws that are into those that should be. Contact: Nina Hart, President; nmh2132@columbia.edu or acs@law.columbia.edu

Asian Pacific American Law Students Association APALSA facilitates academic and professional development and hosts numerous social events throughout the school year. Members build incredibly strong friendships that carry us through law school and last well beyond graduation. It also works with APALSA chapters at other New York area law schools to build a network within our wider community. Contacts: Mindy Lin and Kevin Wang, Co-Chairs; apalsa@law.columbia.edu

Canadian Club If you’re interested in spending time with Canadians and the people who love them, regardless of your national origin (they’re far too nice to hold it against you), then this is the club for you. Social events include have Thanksgiving at the proper time, cheering for real hockey teams, and a love of putting both cheese AND gravy on their fries. Contact: Taylor Steele, President; canadianclub@law.columbia.edu

Christian Legal Society The Christian Legal Society is a non-denominational Christian fellowship which conducts weekly meetings and social events that are open to people of all religious and non-religious persuasions. The group’s main focus is forging a Christian community in the law school and also discussing and learning how the Christian faith can play a vital role in one’s study and practice of law. Contact: Nick Wiltsie; nvw2104@columbia.edu

Civil Rights Law Society The Civil Rights Law Society is an organization dedicated to initiating discourse on civil rights issues, domestic and international, both within and beyond the Law School community. The group seeks to support the academic and professional development of Columbia Law students who hope to one day practice in the area of civil rights law or who are committed to social justice. CRLS is also committed to connecting students to a variety of pro bono projects held in New York City and across the country. Contact: Pascale Lesperance; crls@law.columbia.edu

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The Columbia Law School chapter of the ACLU serves to focus attention on constitutional law and civil liberties issues of national, regional, and campus interest, as well as to encourage hands-on involvement in protecting civil liberties. Past events have included debates, speaker panels, and training sessions. It also engages in activist activities such as petitioning state and federal officials, or distributing information to groups of citizens to inform them of their rights. Contact: Charles Mahoney, President; aclu@law.columbia.edu

The California Society of Columbia Law School is dedicated to representing and developing the ties of the many CLS students and alumni with an interest in California. With over 300 members and more than a dozen events a year, it is committed to developing a social, intellectual, and professional environment for students and alumni through events, extensive job resources, panels, speakers, and mentoring programs. Contacts: Kelsey Wong and Lena Wong, Co-Presidents; californiasociety@law.columbia.edu

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Columbia Antitrust Law and Economics Association

Columbia Law Revue

The purpose of the Columbia Antitrust Law and Economics Association (CALEA) is to congregate Columbia Law students, professors, and alumni interest in legal issues in connection with the study, practice, and development of antitrust law both in the U.S. and in other jurisdictions. Contacts: Naari Ha, President; Neal Burstyn, Vice President; calea@law.columbia.edu

Columbia Law Revue produces both a fall and spring semester show scored with song parodies and interspersed with skits. It is an important and exciting tradition at CLS and also produces video parodies which can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/columbialawrevue. Contact: Eric West, President/Producer; law_revue@law.columbia.edu

Columbia Business and Law Association The Columbia Business and Law Association is the law school’s only student group dedicated to the interaction between law and business. It aims to provide a forum for students to pursue scholarship and professional opportunities in business both within and outside of law. Contacts: Arwa Abdelmoula and Joy Chua, Co-Presidents; cbla@law.columbia.edu

Columbia Card Club The Card Club is dedicated to bringing members of the Law School together for card games and tournaments, in addition to creating opportunities to meet fellow players. It is also committed to creating dialogue within the Law School and the legal community surrounding the legal and regulatory issues of card-playing. Contact: Ze’ev Deutsch; cardclub@law.columbia.edu

Columbia Gastronomy Society The Columbia Gastronomy Society fosters the understanding, knowledge, and appreciation of the art and science of food and cuisine amongst Columbia Law students, and endeavors to take members behind the scenes of gastronomy. Contact: Julia Maddera, President; gastronomy@law.columbia.edu

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Columbia Health Law Association The Columbia Health Law Association aims to promote discussion of both public and private health law issues among Columbia Law School students, faculty, and health law practitioners. It covers a broad scope of health law topics, including government regulation of the healthcare industry, public health law, healthcare business and transactions, access to healthcare, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, mental health law, and bioethics. Contacts: Abigail Lowin, President; Emily Wang, Vice President; chla@law.columbia.edu

Columbia International Arbitration Association The purpose of the CIAA is to bring together Columbia Law School students, professors, alumni, and arbitration practitioners interested in the study, practice, and development of International Arbitration as an individual discipline. Contact: Mel Myng Eun Lee, President; CIAA@law.columbia.edu

Columbia Law and Entrepreneurship Society The Columbia Law and Entrepreneurship Society is for law students with a business and entrepreneurial mindset. It brings together industry leaders in tech, sports, and law to discuss hot trends and the business and legal decisions they face. Contact: Daniel Desatnik, President; cles@law.columbia.edu

Columbia Law School Competitive Table Sports Society The Columbia Law School Competitive Table Sports Society is a student group focused on promoting small-scale student interactions and building personal relationships through competitive table sports. These include timehonored American pastimes like Pool, Table Tennis, Snooker, Billiards, Mah Jong, Table Twister, and everyone’s favorite, Manual Ping-Pong. Contact: Andrew Haddad; ctss@law.columbia.edu

Columbia Law School Disc Columbia Law School Disc promotes fitness and friendly competition with pickup Ultimate Frisbee games in parks around Morningside Heights. Games occur once or twice a week and are open to players of all skill levels. Contact: Ezekiel Couch, President; disc@law.columbia.edu

Columbia Law School Military Association The Columbia Law School Military Association is a nonpolitical, nonpartisan social group whose purpose is to promote camaraderie and networking among CLS military veterans and civilian students, to explore and develop local veteran-related volunteer and pro bono opportunities, and to stimulate thoughtful discussion about the military and its role in modern society. Military service is not a prerequisite for membership. Contact: Jeff Coyle, President; jwc2149@columbia.edu

Columbia Law School Soccer Club The Columbia Law School Soccer Club organizes weekly coed soccer games. Games are open to all skill levels. Contact: Chris Dachniwsky; soccer@law.columbia.edu

Columbia Law School Softball Club The Columbia Law School Softball Club hosts weekly games just a few blocks from campus, fields teams against the other New York City law schools, and competes in UVA’s annual law school softball championship, which attracts over 1,000 law students from schools all over the country. Contact: Ned Babbit, clsc@law.columbia.edu

Columbia Law School Texas Society The Columbia Law School Texas Society is a group of students interested in the law and/or culture of the State of Texas. It is geared towards fostering relationships among students and practitioners, as well as appreciating and celebrating the world of BBQ, Tex-Mex, and college football. The group also works to connect students from other areas of the “deep south” with students and employers from those markets. Contacts: Anne Simons, President; Meg Griffith, Vice President; tx-soc@law.columbia.edu

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Columbia Law School Women’s Association

Criminal Justice Action Network

The Columbia Law School Women’s Association provides a community for women in the Law School and beyond. The group fosters mentoring and discusses issues facing women in the legal profession. Contacts: Allison Heimann and MK Han, Co-Presidents; clwa@law.columbia.edu

The Criminal Justice Action Network is an organization dedicated to increasing actual justice in the criminal justice system. It also works on related issues such as the abolition of the death penalty, improved indigent defense, and prisoners’ rights. The group’s mission is threefold: to increase awareness of such issues in the Law School community, to assist attorneys on various cases, and to encourage interaction among students interested in improving the criminal justice system. Contact: Paul Schied, President; cjan@law.columbia.edu

Columbia Law School Young Democrats The Columbia Law School Young Democrats provide a link between students at Columbia Law School and the Democratic Party. Its objective is to provide a forum for discussion, debate, and activism reflecting the broad principles of the Democratic Party. Contact: Danny Ravitz, President; Vince Novelli, Vice President; clyd@law.columbia.edu

Columbia Society of International Law The Columbia Society of International Law is Columbia Law School’s principal student group dedicated to issues involving international law. The Society informs its members about opportunities to practice international law and current issues in international law; provides members in-person access to many of the top international firms; allows members the opportunity to meet leading scholars in the field; offers guidance and advice on career paths in the fields of public and private international law; and provides opportunities for American and international law students and alumni to form connections with each other that span the globe. Contacts: Riana Terney, Staff President; Julian Beach, External President; csil@law.columbia.

Columbia Strategic Simulation Society

Columbia Urban and Real Estate Law Society The Columbia Real Estate Law Society aims to spark dialogue about real estate law, development, and property management; present networking opportunities with practitioners in those fields; and inspire creative approaches to real estate. Contacts: David Ullman, dgu2001@columbia.edu and Ian Sprague, ifs2113@columbia.edu; Co-Presidents

Craft Beer Club The Craft Beer Club hosts beer tastings and home brewing sessions throughout the year. It also plans trips to local breweries and craft beer bars in the city. Contact: David McDonald, President; clsbeerclub@law.columbia.edu

The Deans’ Cup is one of the largest student-run events in America, an annual basketball competition between teams from Columbia Law School and NYU School of Law. The Deans’ Cup raises funds for public interest organizations at both schools while uniting them in school spirit that rivals the best in sports. It is one of the most exciting events of the year! Contact: Srilekha Jayanthi; deanscup@law.columbia.edu

DeVinimus De Vinimus, Columbia Law’s Wine Tasting Society, is a group of young wine enthusiasts, who, while doubling as law students, organize multiple tastings throughout the year for Columbia Law students, alumni, faculty and guests. Contact: Taylor Hartstein; DeVinimus@law.columbia.edu

Domestic Violence Project The Domestic Violence Project raises awareness about domestic violence and provides legal services to battered women. Under its umbrella are several different projects, including the Courtroom Advocates Project, which helps women obtain orders of protection against abusive partners; the Uncontested Divorce Workshop, which assists low-income women who are victims of domestic violence obtain divorces from their batterers; and the Battered Immigrant Women’s Project, which assists abused immigrant women in obtaining residency status. Contact: Angie Juarbe, President; dvp@law.columbia.edu

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The Columbia Strategic Simulation Society is a group of Law School students dedicated to the enjoyment of strategic simulations such as Settlers of Catan, Dominion, and Puerto Rico. It aims to benefit the Columbia Law School community by providing a group-oriented social outlet through promoting and teaching strategic board and card games. Contacts: Scott Yakaitis and Ryan Gander, Co-Presidents; csss@law.columbia.edu

Deans’ Cub

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Federalist Society The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies is a group of conservatives and libertarians interested in the current state of the legal order. It is founded on the principles that the state exists to preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to the Constitution, and that it is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be. Contact: Browning VanMeter; lbv2102@columbia.edu

Harlem Tutorial Project The Harlem Tutorial Project is a joint effort between Columbia Law School and Columbia Business School, and provides tutoring and mentoring to students at a secondary school in Harlem. Contacts: Katie Coulson, Loretta Johnson and Ian Kerr, Co-Directors; htp@law.columbia.edu

Education Law and Policy Society The Education Law and Policy Society is for anyone interested in the interaction between law and policy as related to education. EdLaw organizes a wide range of events, provides pro bono opportunities, and offers peer mentoring for 1Ls. Contacts: Rebecca Yergin, riy2000@columbia.edu and Colin Zelicof, cz2306@columbia.edu; Co-Presidents

Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Society

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The Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Society is for students interested in legal careers in the entertainment, arts, or sports industries. It explores legal issues and trends affecting these industries and educates students about career opportunities through panel discussions, practitioner lunches, roundtables, and lectures. Organization members are afforded the chance to meet and network with top entertainment, arts, and sports law practitioners, including many Columbia alumni. Contacts: Sarah Nasser and John Kenney, Co-Presidents; easls@law.columbia.edu

Empowering Women of Color Empowering Women of Color exists to champion diverse women at Columbia Law School in light of the unique challenges they face in the legal profession. The group provides a safe space for collaboration and dialogue about issues relevant to women of color, supports members in their development as full participants in academic, professional, and personal communities, and strives to ensure that the greater CLS community is an environment where all members feel valued, respected, and empowered. Contacts: Brittany Hazelwood, President; Synne Chapman, Vice President; ewoc@columbia.edu

Environmental Law Society The Environmental Law Society welcomes students who want to learn more about the wide range of environmental issues that permeate the legal landscape. It actively assists students in developing careers in environmental and energy law, and actively pursues expansion of the environmental curriculum and promotes improved environmental efforts by the Law School. Contacts: Greg Badichek and Isa Julson, Co-Presidents; els@law.columbia.edu

High School Law Institute The High School Law Institute provides Columbia Law students the chance to teach students from New York City high schools. The institute’s student-teachers help their students build oral advocacy and writing skills through classes in criminal law, constitutional law, moot court and mock trial. It also focuses on exploring the relevance of legal topics to students’ lives and developing students’ ability to effectively articulate their opinions. Contacts: Eric West and Kelly Freund, Co-Presidents; hsli@law.columbia.edu

J. Reuben Clark Law Society The J. Reuben Clark Law Society, named for J. Reuben Clark, Jr. ’06, Columbia Law School serves members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and all others interested in participating in the group’s discussions and activities. The Columbia chapter is part of the international J. Reuben Clark Law Society (www.jrcls.org) and is often included in events sponsored by the New York professional JRCLS chapter. Contact: Colby Ballew; cjb2189@gmail.com or jrcls@law.columbia.edu

Jewish Law Students Association The Jewish Law Students Association unites Jewish law students of all backgrounds for social, religious, and educational activities. The Association frequently hosts guest speakers who discuss important Jewish issues, and has multiple traditional Shabbat dinners throughout the year. Contacts: Tani Isaac and Melanie Jolson, Co-Presidents; jlsa@law.columbia.edu

Koleinu (Law Students for Israel) Columbia Law Students for Israel is a community where students with an interest in Israel, the Middle East, and the practice of law in Israel come together and share ideas, exchange information, and learn from each others’ experiences. The group aims to promote education about Israeli law and society, and an open and respectful dialogue amongst the Columbia Law School student body about issues affecting Israel and the Middle East. Contact: Deborah Plum; dap2117@columbia.edu

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Latino/a Law Students Association

Law Students for Social Enterprise

LaLSA sponsors academic, professional, social, and community service activities to promote understanding of the Latino community, and serves as a liaison between its members and the administration, alumni, and other professionals in the legal field. The Association also works to increase the number of Latino/a students and faculty at Columbia Law School and to ensure that students receive the necessary support to achieve academic and professional success. Contact: Jessica Alcantara, Admissions Chair; ja2829@columbia.edu

Law Students for Social Enterprise is dedicated to exploring the field of social enterprise and to informing law students about unique opportunities for promoting social value. LSSE recognizes that lawyers can have a positive social impact through a variety of legal and non-legal careers. Contacts: Bhavreet Gill and Kathleen Kim, Co-Presidents; social_enterprise@law.columbia.edu

Law/Culture Law/Culture produces institutional space within Columbia Law School to question the meaning of law from diverse perspectives in the humanities and social sciences. By viewing the law as a cultural phenomenon and culture as suffused with legality, Law and Culture expands and deepens the discussion within the Law School community of the meaning and practice of law. Contacts: Caroline Cima and Eric West, Co-Chairs; lawculture@law.columbia.edu

Law in Africa Society The Law in Africa Society is a dynamic and diverse community of students, alumni, and faculty that seeks to educate, encourage, and inspire interests in African jurisprudence, society, and institutions. Our goal is to provide avenues for discussion and robust exchange of ideas on issues concerning Africa and how they inter-relate with the United States and the rest of the world. Contacts: Namema Amendi and Yaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Sarpong, Co-Presidents; lass@law.columbia.edu

Law Students for Reproductive Justice

Maximus Gravitas Weight Lifting Club seeks to unify members of the Columbia Law School community interested in weight lifting, powerlifting, bodybuilding, and general health and fitness. Contact: Mary Zou; maxgrav@law.columbia.edu

Mentoring Youth through Legal Education Mentoring Youth through Legal Education is a debate coaching program at Columbia Law School, which functions as the law student-run portion of Legal Outreach. Legal Outreach prepares youth from under-served communities in New York City to compete at high academic levels by using intensive legal and educational programs as tools for fostering vision, developing skills, enhancing confidence, and facilitating the pursuit of higher education. Contact: Ermelinda Villagomez; ev2299@columbia.edu

Middle Eastern Law Students Association MELSA is an affinity group for students of Middle Eastern descent and all students who have an interest in Middle Eastern cultures, languages, and issues. It seeks to raise awareness and promote dialogue on a range of topics, including human rights, democratic transitions, Islamic law and finance, gender issues, and the conflicts in the region. MELSA encourages students from all backgrounds and with all viewpoints to join. Contact: Maria Salame, President; melsa@law.columbia.edu

Midwest Society The Midwest Society of Columbia Law School is committed to creating a cozy community of unabashed lovers of the Midwest. United by friendliness, we are dedicated to fostering the social, intellectual, and professional development of the many Columbia Law School students and alumni with an interest in the Midwest. Contacts: Will Mattessich and Cady Nicol, Co-Chairs; midwest@law.columbia.edu

National Security Law Society The National Security Law Society promotes discussion around vital issues of national security, privacy, the laws of war, and more. It works both to promote greater understanding of the legal issues at the heart of current national security policy and to advance careers in national security law. Contacts: Nirali Parikh, President; Alexander Ely, Vice-President; nsls@law.columbia.edu

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Law Students for Reproductive Justice is a national network of law students and lawyers committed to the promotion of reproductive rights and social justice. The organization educates, organizes, and supports law students to prepare a new generation of advocates to protect and expand reproductive rights as fundamental civil and human rights. Contact: Sam Linn, President; stl2119@columbia.edu

Maximus Gravitus

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Native American Law Students Association

OWLS (Older and Wiser Law Students)

NALSA fosters academic support for Native American students and others interested in American Indian legal issues, and provides a social and academic network for students interested in indigenous legal and cultural issues by increasing awareness of viewpoints, cultures, and governments across the world. Contact: Vanessa Racehorse; var2111@columbia.edu

OWLS is a group of CLS students who have come to law school after other careers, and believes that sharing this different perspective on the law school experience will help them become better law students and eventually better lawyers.The group organizes events with lawyers with non-traditional backgrounds and social events focusing on older and wiser things. Contact: Solomon Rotstein; sjr2164@columbia.edu

New England Law Student Association

Public Interest Law Foundation

The New England Law Students Association is an organization for students who hail from New England, plan to practice there after law school, or are otherwise interested in the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique legal community. We sponsor a variety of professional and social events, and membership is open to everyone in the Columbia Law School community, regardless of your home state or MLB-team allegiance. Contact: Dan Freshman, President; nelsa@law.columbia.edu

The Public Interest Law Foundation is an organization devoted to the public interest. It is an independent, not-for-profit corporation that raises money and uses it to support public interest pursuits at Columbia Law School and beyond. The Foundation helps to enable students to pursue unpaid public interest internships, through the annual PILF auction, and provides grants to nonprofit organizations around the country, donating approximately $80,000 to $100,000 each year. Contact: Daniel Pedraza, President; pilf@law.columbia.edu

NHK: Japanese Legal Studies Association Nihon Houritsu Kenkyuukai, or the Japanese Legal Studies Association, serves the legal community by organizing social, cultural, and educational events related to Japan, as well as providing information on the many opportunities available at Columbia and in New York for people with Japanese interests. In addition, it strives to facilitate interaction between Japanese members of the Law School community and those interested in Japan or Japanese law. Contact: Rina Fujii, President; rf2154@lcolumbia.edu

Outlaws Outlaws is Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LGBTQ and ally law student organization, providing programming that spans the gamut from advocacy and policy work to academic mentoring to professional development to social events. It aims to create a strong LBGTQ and allied community at Columbia. Contacts: Gena Miller, President; Thomas Lopez, Vice President; outlaws@law.columbia.edu

Rightslink Rightslink is a student-run human rights law outreach and research organization. Working closely with the Human Rights Institute, Social Justice Initiatives, and other Columbia University entities, Rightslink organizes a variety of academic, social, and professional networking events throughout the year to foster a human rights community at the Law School and to connect students with scholars and practitioners around New York. Contact: Jacqueline Ma; jm3976@columbia.edu

Running from the Law Running from the Law seeks to bring members of the Law School community together and provide an escape from everyday student life through exercise and the enjoyment of running. Contact: Samantha Weinberg; saw2186@columbia.edu

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Society for Chinese Law The Society for Chinese Law is for students interested in any and all things related to China, law, and politics. Society events provide a great way for students to network and to meet scholars and practitioners in the field of Chinese law, and are a great way to get to know members and friends who hail from China, the U.S. and beyond and have a great diversity of experiences working in or with China. Contacts: Mike Yi and Ziyan Gao, Co-Presidents; scl@law.columbia.edu

Society for Immigrant and Refugee Rights The Society for Immigrant and Refugee Rights is dedicated to promoting a dialogue about legal rights of refugees and immigrants in the United States and globally. It is also committed to building relationships between student organizations with similar interests, so as to get as much participation from the student body as possible. Contacts: Abby Mengistu and Emily Fusco, Co-Presidents; sirr@law.columbia.edu

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Society for Korean Legal Studies

Student Senate

The Society for Korean Legal Studies is an organization for those in the community interested in Korea, organizing career, social, and academic events related to Korea and Korean interests. SKLS also aims to promote the study of Korean law and legal institutions. Contact: Min Kyung Lee, President; skls@law.columbia.edu

The Student Senate is the official representative body for all Columbia Law School students. Its primary responsibility is to address student concerns, either through direct action or by acting as a liaison to the administration and faculty. Overall, the Senate’s job is to serve the student body and to make life at Columbia as interesting, rewarding, and enjoyable as possible. Contact: Josh Lingerfelt, President; senate@law.columbia.edu

Society of Law, Science and Technology The Society for Law, Science & Technology is focused on science and technology and their influence on law and policy. Society topics of interest include patent law, cyberlaw and internet issues, biotechnology, privacy, telecommunications, information management and e-discovery, venture capital and startups, and intellectual property generally. It organizes panels, lectures, and practitioner networking events that connect students to professionals in the field. Contacts: Krystina Ho and Robert Bishop, Co-Presidents; slst@law.columbia.edu

South Asian Law Students Association SALSA promotes discussion and awareness of issues affecting South Asians and South Asian Americans, particularly in law. It also strives to create a sense of community between students of South Asian heritage and other individuals with ties to the region by sponsoring numerous social and cultural functions throughout the year. Contacts: Abhijit Nagaraj and Avni Mehta, Co-Chairs; salsa@law.columbia.edu

Squash Club The Squash Club is CLS’ prime spot to enjoy the game of squash. It arranges several tournaments and happy hours each semester and frequently hosts informal squash games for members. Other events include squash instruction and trips to professional squash tournaments in New York City. Contact: Michael Brasher, President; squash@law.columbia.edu

Suspension Representation Project The Suspension Representation Project is an advocacy group whose mission is to safeguard the right to public education by training law students across New York City to represent NYC public school students in suspension hearings. Working in teams, law students develop valuable legal skills by interviewing clients, gathering evidence, conducting direct and cross examinations, and delivering closing arguments. Contact: Caleb Lowery, President; srp@law.columbia.edu

Tenants’ Rights Project

Student Animal Legal Defense Fund

Workers’ Rights Student Coalition

The Student Animal Legal Defense Fund exists to educate the greater law school community about animal welfare issues and how the law may protect - or not go far enough in protecting - animals. The Fund also interacts with New York-based animal rights groups through pro bono assistance. Contact: Melanie Scheible, President; saldf@law.columbia.edu

Workers’ Rights Student Coalition aims to promote the rights of workers throughout the world. The Coalition educates and brings together members of the Law School community to engage in discourse about workers’ rights and to provide opportunities to bring justice to the workplace. Contact: Shan Khan; workersrights@law.columbia.edu

Student Public Interest Network Student Public Interest Network (SPIN) strives to build a community for students interested in pursuing public interest law and provide a network for public interest collaboration at CLS through monthly social events and mentoring programs. SPIN Website: http://blogs.law.columbia.edu/spin/ Contacts: Paul Chander and Kirby Tyrrell, Co-Chairs; SPIN@law.columbia.edu

Yoga Club The Yoga Club provides weekly open-level yoga classes to the Columbia Law School community. Classes are in the flowing vinyasa style and are taught by Om-certified yoga instructors. Contact: Heming Xu; yoga@law.columbia.edu

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The St. Thomas More Society invites Catholics and the curious to explore how legal practice can be a channel for, but also a challenge to, our personal and professional values. Contact: Stephanie Holden, President; seh2168@columbia.edu

The Tenants’ Rights Project works to provide effective legal representation to low-income individuals and tenant groups. Participants can expect to defend clients in housing court, draft motions in preparation for trial, and perform client intake interviews. Contacts: Ze’ev Deutsch, Lexi Klebanow and Austin Krist, Co-Chairs; trp@law.columbia.edu

St. Thomas More Society

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Social Justice Initiatives

Left to Right: Maddie Kurtz, Director of Public Interest Professional Development; Catherine Kirchhoff, Program Coordinator for Summer and International Programs; Ellen Chapnick, Dean for Social Justice Initiatives; Brian Juergens, Assistant Director for Social Justice Initiatives; Deboarah Sachare, Program Coordinator for Public Interest and Government Programs; Kiran Singh, Associate Director for Social Justice Initiatives; Rachel Pauley, Director of Government Programs; Laren Spirer, Director of Pro Bono Programs

meetings about career planning, academic advice and how to make the most of the Columbia experience, each student finds that SJI provides abundant support and assistance. Few law schools offer this kind of “onestop shopping.”

Summer Programs in Public Service One of the largest in the nation, Columbia’s summer fellowship program is an integral part of preparing to practice public interest law and offers all students the opportunity to engage in meaningful public service. Through the Guaranteed Summer Funding program and the Human Rights Internship Program, all first and second year J.D. students receive stipends to provide greatly needed assistance to a wide range of public interest organizations and government agencies throughout the United States and to human rights NGO’s in more than 50 other countries. Columbia does more than provide funding. The SJI staff ’s experience and contacts together with those of faculty members and the many graduates in public interest, human rights, and government service ensure that expert support is available to students in identifying and obtaining that important first legal position. First year students learn important professional development skills in an SJI series designed especially for them. They get 1:1 follow-up advice in drop-in sessions and meetings with SJI career advisors.The Human Rights Internship Program’s Training and Orientation sessions create a knowledge and skills base that allows the interns to excel at their organizations.

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Our community of public interest, government and human rights students, graduates, faculty and administrators are eager to welcome you to Columbia Law School. Columbia’s mantra is that there is not one true path to social justice lawyering. Whether you want to work full-time in public interest or government or do meaningful volunteer work while at a law firm, Social Justice Initiatives (SJI) will help you find your way. SJI assists Columbia students to create an individual law school experience that allows them to explore the law and the legal profession, think about themselves as social justice professionals, prepare for social justice work, and demonstrate to employers that they are the best person for the job. Starting in the first year, Columbia students learn by doing hands-on public interest work alongside leading practitioners in New York City and beyond through SJI’s Guaranteed Summer Funding Program, Pro Bono Program and Externship Program, which are described below. In addition, SJI, the Law School’s many academic centers and student groups bring leading social justice advocates and thinkers to campus to talk about a broad range of current issues and practice areas. Almost daily, students have to make hard choices about which event to attend. Columbia’s National State Attorneys General Program, which is under SJI’s aegis, is a unique research, education, and policy center that works closely with attorneys general, academics, and others on issues of state and national importance. Columbia students are active participants in the development and dissemination of legal information through conferences and papers. As a result, many Columbia students have found permanent, summer, and volunteer positions in attorney general offices throughout the nation. SJI does more than foster a climate of intellectual ferment. Amid a bustling atmosphere, it is able to focus on the individual student and his or her aspirations. From hosting programs and social events that bring students together with others who share their interests to individual

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organizations; and much, much more. And just in case the variety of existing programs is not enough, students can create their own pro bono projects. Columbia’s history of pro bono activity and SJI’s expertise in project development and support means that pro bono is part of the fabric of the law school. It also means that students will easily be able to fulfill the 50 hours of pro bono recently required by New York State for admission to the bar and the other similar state requirements that are likely to arise in the next few years.

Externship Program

Columbia Spring Break Caravan to Amman, Jordan for the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project

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Pro Bono Program Columbia’s long standing pro bono program is an important part of every student’s professional developmentand reflects the School’s strong commitment to public service. Whether students plan to work at corporate law firms, public interest organizations or government agencies, they find that pro bono connects them to lawyers, important issues and communities, builds lawyering skills and friendships and provides meaning. SJI works with student organizations, legal services providers, government agencies, law firms and other community partners to offer a wide variety of pro bono projects and opportunities. Columbia’s mandatory pro bono program, which was adopted in response to a student initiative in 1992, means that every student devotes at least 40 hours to public interest law service between the start of the summer after their first year of law school and the last day of classes their last year. Each year since the inception of the program, more than 50% of the graduating class has done far more than the 40 hours and almost 85% have said they are committed to doing pro bono when they become practicing attorneys, as a result of the pro bono work they have performed. SJI has been a leader in developing In-House Pro Bono Projects with nonprofit, governmental, and law firm partners. Student-led Spring Break Caravans (19 in 2015) have taken students to several states and foreign countries for a week of service and play. Students also can select individual projects from the many in SJI’s data base. Students can participate in environmental justice and other civil rights litigation; work with charter schools; advise artists; help community organizers to promote the economic development of their neighborhoods; support legal service providers representing immigrants, domestic violence survivors and other individuals who cannot afford a lawyer; intern with a public defender or prosecutor; work with international human rights

Columbia offers a rich array of experiential learning opportunities, including clinics, practice seminars and externships, in which students work with actual clients and tackle real life problems while at the same time gaining theoretical and substantive knowledge and building important skills. Social Justice Initiatives has primary responsibility for the development and oversight of the Externship Program. In Columbia parlance, an externship consists of a field placement experience at a not-for-profit legal organization or governmental agency coupled with a substantive seminar taught by leading practitioners. Through the externship program, students are able to learn about specific practice areas, work closely with practitioners in the field and, ultimately, determine whether a particular issue, legal strategy or organization matches their needs and interests – all for academic credit during the academic year. New externships are continuously added in response to student interests. The 19 current externships range from government practice to criminal justice to immigration and more. Government externships span international, federal and local governments. The UN Externship provides an inside view of that body as well as the national missions and NGOs that work with it.The Externship on the Federal Government in Washington, DC is a semester-long program that combines full-time legal work at a DC-based federal government agency in conjunction with two substantive seminars designed exclusively for the externship. Students enrolled in this externship live in D.C. for the semester and receive a full semester’s worth of academic credits. Government externships in New York City include one on the NY Attorney General’s Role in Law Enforcement and Social Justice and another that looks at Representing New York City at the NYC Law Department. Students interested in learning how to effect change through government action can take the City and State Policy Advocacy Externship. There also are externships at the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and the Eastern and Southern District Courts. Columbia’s externships on criminal justice provide an in-depth look at both defense and prosecution Two externships – one at Bronx Defenders and another at Neighborhood Defender Service - teach students about holistic criminal defense at the trial level. Another involves students in complex federal litigation on death penalty defense, habeas and prison conditions. The externship on appeals from criminal convictions in state courts provides students the opportunity to write and argue their own cases. Students can prosecute their own cases in the Domestic Violence Prosecution Externship or assist federal prosecutors in externships at the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Southern District or the Eastern District. There also are two externships that assist undocumented immigrants, an externship on Pro Bono Practice and Design, one that represents lowincome artists and arts organizations, and another that focuses on copyright dispute resolution.

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Postgraduate Employment Opportunities

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Whether students want to go directly into public interest or government careers or combine public service with private sector jobs, SJI is the place to go for support, guidance, ideas, and community. SJIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full time staff and roster of part time advisors (located locally and across the county) offer individualized advising and support for studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; career goals and fellowship planning, and are available to all students and graduates. Columbia graduates regularly advise students and participate in group programs. Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Social Justice Network, an on-line tool that identifies and sends emails to graduates of interest facilitates these contacts. Columbia graduates are found throughout the public interest, government and human rights communities across the United States and abroad.Consistently recent graduates are successful at obtaining even the most competitive jobs and fellowships. Further, some post-graduate fellowships for domestic public interest work and international human rights legal practice are available only to Columbia graduates. Graduates have also begun their public interest careers as staff attorneys in public defender and legal services offices,in Federal Government Honors programs, at prosecution and other government offices, and as judicial clerks. SJI collaborates closely with the Office of Career Services and Professional Development (OCS) whose expertise is large private sector law firms and corporations, the Judicial Clerkship Program and the Careers in Law Teaching Program to make sure that all students receive the expert career guidance they want.

Columbia Law School has long encouraged its students, graduates, and faculty to make important, enduring commitments to social justice and the public good. We hope you will join us to enrich and nourish this proud Columbia tradition. Who we are and where to find us: Ellen Chapnick, Dean for Social Justice Initiatives chapnick@law.columbia.edu Maddie Kurtz, Director of Public Interest Professional Development madeleine.kurtz@law.columbia.edu Rachel Pauley, Director for Government Programs rachel.pauley@law.columbia.edu Laren Spirer, Director of Pro Bono laren.spirer@law.columbia.edu Kiran Singh, Associate Director of Social Justice Initiatives kiran.singh@law.columbia.edu James E. Tierney, Director of the National State Attorneys General Program jtierney10@gmail.com Social Justice Initiatives is located at 410 West 116th Street, 9th Floor. The Attorneys General Program is located at 605 W. 113th Street, #1. More information is available at: www.law.columbia.edu/programs/social-justice www.stateag.org

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After Columbia

Careers after Law School Columbia Law School is proud of its ability to provide students with a wide variety of employment possibilities across various segments of the legal industry and beyond. Students are employed in all fields including: corporate/transactional law; the judiciary; government sector; human and civil rights; business; and academics. The Class of 2013 reported over 98% of students had obtained employment 9 months after graduation including those who were enrolled in a full-time degree program. The process of exploring where you will begin your legal career after Law School, however, begins during your time in school, and in each case, the Law School has a team of administrators whose primary focus is to help develop and facilitate your employment aspirations. At Columbia Law School, there are four main departments that will assist you in your employment search for both summer and long-term options. While there is much collaboration between and among the departments, each is tasked with a primary function. They are the Office of Career Services and Professional Development, which focuses on careers within the private sector; Social Justice Initiatives, which deals primarily with externships, internships, and permanent positions within the not-forprofit and government sectors; the Judicial Clerkship Program, a program fully equipped to aid students in securing clerkships across all levels of the judiciary; and the Careers in Law Teaching Program, a program that successfully guides students to obtain highly competitive academic positions. Information on clerkships, law teaching, and private sector careers can be found below. Should you seek more information regarding any of the centers and programs mentioned and related employment opportunities, please contact the individuals below.

entering into qualifying employment within seven years of graduation.Thus, LRAP decreases the law school debt burden, making a career in public service financially attainable. More information on LRAP can be found on page 26 of this Handbook. For more detailed information on SJI, you may review the “Social Justice Initiatives” section of this Handbook.

The Office of Career Services and Professional Development

Left to right: Jane Su, Associate Director of Career Advising; Stephen Buchman, Assistant Director of Career Advising; Janice Shaw, Senior Director of J.D. Career Advising; Loverly Espinal, Communications, Multimedia and Information Systems Manager; Sherien Khonsari, Assistant Director of Recruiting; Petal Modeste, Assistant Dean and Dean of Career Services; Marsha Diamond, Associate Director of Career Advising; Marta Ricardo, Senior Director of Alumni and International Career Services;Walter Alves, Administrative Assistant

*includes students who secured clerkships following graduation

The Office of Career Services and Professional Development provides a broad range of services and programs to support current students and graduates of the Law School in planning their careers and developing the professional skills necessary to launch a legal career. The Office serves an educational function through the varied, extensive programming and individual and group counseling processes that encourage students to explore career paths relevant to their interests, skills, and needs. These programs not only encourage students to consider all the opportunities available to them but also teach skills that assist students throughout their professional career.

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General Programs

The types of employment for the Class of 2013 are as follows: 78.4% – Law Firms 15% Judicial Clerkships* 4.9% – Government 2.4% – Business 8.0% – Public Interest

0.2% – Academia Geographic Location: 68% – New York 28.5% – Outside New York in U.S. 3% – International

The Office offers many professional development and recruitment-based programs throughout the year, ranging from panels on different practice areas to résumé writing workshops to large scale recruiting programs that offer students the opportunity to meet with employers from around the world. Each program is tailored to meet the specific needs of our law students. Career Programs: Most career programs are designed to acquaint students with the various opportunities available to them as they match their interests and skills to their short-term and long-term career goals. Speakers often include outside lecturers, most of whom hold partnerships in major law firms or serve as in-house counsel at international corporations, and are Columbia alumni/æ.

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Columbia’s Social Justice Initiatives (SJI) works closely with students to provide support and advice on careers. SJI facilitates the job search process through individual one-on-one advising, group information sessions, yearround public interest programming, and a myriad of other resources focused on your professional aspirations. The staff at SJI will work with you to craft a carefully tailored individual plan to prepare for your career and provide you with résumé reviews and mock interviews, pro bono, externship opportunities, online job search resources, and conversations with a wide variety of public service lawyers. Columbia Law School graduates are successful at obtaining the most competitive public interest jobs and fellowships. There are also a number of fellowships available only to Columbia Law School graduates. Additionally, Columbia offers a Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP), among the most generous in the country, for all Columbia graduates

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Résumé Reviews: The career counselors in the Office are available throughout the year to meet individually with students seeking to develop their legal résumé. Counselors are also available to offer advice as to resources and informational sources for employment and to guide students in developing career goals and identifying the steps to achieve them. Interview Preparation Programs: Employers, many of whom are Columbia Law School graduates, participate in our practice interview programs for students. All 1L students are required to participate in this program in advance of the Fall recruiting season. The practice interview conducted by a practicing attorney and the feedback session that follows, allow students to better prepare for “real” interviews and to polish their skills for future job search opportunities. Panels: The Office of Career Services offers programs on various areas of student interest.These programs are often held in conjunction with a faculty center or student organization. During the past few years, the Office has offered programs on the following topics: balancing life and work; practicing law in Asia, Europe, and Latin America; utilizing technology in the job search; entertainment and sports law practice; call back interviews; success in a large law firm; using a law degree in a non-legal setting; and practice in a boutique law firm.These programs are designed to provide students with information concerning law in varied practice specialties throughout the world.

Recruitment Programs Early Interview Program (EIP): Columbia Law School students have the opportunity to participate in one of the largest single school recruitment programs in the world. Early Interview Program (EIP) occurs in August just before classes begin. 2L and 3L students participate in this four day interview event as an important step in securing summer and permanent employment in the private sector. The program is held at a hotel in mid-town Manhattan, a short subway ride from campus. Scheduling is arranged by a customized computer program that is based upon a student’s prioritized selections. Columbia is one of a small number of law schools that does not allow employers to pre-screen student applications in advance of interviews. Students have the choice, depending upon the number of available appointments, to interview with employers of interest to them. Approximately 9,000 individual interview appointments were taken by students during EIP this past year. Firms arranged more than 70 hospitality suites at the hotel in order to have additional time to meet and greet students and provide literature in support of their recruitment efforts. Fall and Spring Interview Programs: The fall program, for 2L’s and 3L’s, is held in October/November to supplement the EIP event. Participants include smaller law firms, and government agencies, as well as some notfor-profits. The spring program includes 1Ls and it attracts a mix of law firms, corporations and government agencies from various locations that are seeking first year students as summer interns.

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International Program Opportunities The Office of Career Services assists students with obtaining employment outside the United States through collaboration with law firms worldwide. The Law School has a variety of international exchange or joint degree programs with schools around the world. Students, with the approval of the faculty, are also able to establish their own exchange programs. The

counseling staff advises students participating in these programs in support of their job search wherever they are studying. In conjunction with these growing international exchange programs, employers’ practice locations have likewise expanded. It is rare these days to speak with an employer, from anywhere in the United States, that does not have international clients.Their attempt to meet the needs of this diverse and changing client base has altered the criteria that firms utilize in selecting summer interns and associates. One reflection of this change in employment needs by employers is evidenced by the fact that, increasingly, Columbia’s recruiting programs include international companies. Last year 30 interview schedules included cities outside of the United States. The Office of Career Services has developed new resources and materials to meet students’ needs for worldwide information. The Office is also in contact with the various international faculty study centers at Columbia, often co-sponsoring speaker programs and events.

Resources The Office maintains a separate library of online and print resource materials ranging from specialty practice directories to career choice manuals. All of these resources are designed both to inform students about career options and provide ways for students to reach out to interested employers. The Office also utilizes a specialized database, Symplicity, which is tailored to accommodate students participating in our recruiting programs. Through Symplicity, students can choose which employers they would like to interview, sign up for a counseling appointment, view a calendar of upcoming career related events, and scroll through hundreds of job postings that are updated daily.

Communication The Office is strongly committed to providing services to each student on an individual basis. Counselors are always available to meet with students one-on-one in order to assist in the development of a tailored career educational model that supports each student’s career goals. Counselors are available by appointment and on a walk-in basis every day to assist students with specific questions and needs. The Office of Career Services also communicates with students using extensive resources online and through the Office website. This has expanded the round-the-clock resources available to students. The Office webcast and podcast most of the career educational panels offered to students, such as the Private Sector Career Symposium, to a program providing information on how to obtain a 1L judicial internship. These programs allow students and alums access to an entire online library of materials at the time and place they find most useful.

“More than helping to identify exciting work opportunities, the Office of Career Services takes “professional” and makes it personal. By providing me with the tools necessary to develop and shape my unique brand, the dedicated staff enabled me to make the transition from student to professional with confidence” Wyatt Littles ’15

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The Columbia Clerkship Program Every year, Columbia Law School students and alumni obtain some of the most coveted judicial clerkship positions in the country. We believe that clerkships are a wonderful opportunity for our graduates, and do everything we can to encourage and support students applying for them. The Clerkship Office (within the Office of Student Services), led by Anne Green, the Director of Academic Counseling and Judicial Programming, provides support and guidance to current students and alumni who are considering applying for clerkships and works to form and strengthen the law school’s deep relationships with judges.You can find information below about the programs, resources, counseling and other services provided by the Clerkship Office, faculty and other administrators. Anne E. Green is the Director of Academic Counseling and Judicial Programming at Columbia Law School. In that role, she advises students regarding judicial clerkships and leads the law school’s judicial outreach and programming effort. Anne graduated from Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She then served as a Law Clerk to Judge Mary A. McLaughlin of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. After her clerkship, she practiced at two national law firms in New York in the areas of complex commercial litigation, employment law, securities law and government enforcement. In addition to her Director role, she serves as a Lecturer-in-Law on the adjunct faculty of the law school, teaching judicial externship courses.

Programs and Resources The Clerkship Office sponsors dozens of programs for students every semester. Examples include: • Open discussions and smaller discussions with state and federal judges addressing what judges do, what clerks do, and what judges look for in clerks. • Clerkship information sessions featuring panels of students, alumni clerks, faculty and the Director of Academic Counseling and Judicial Programming. Topics include application and interview preparation and forming faculty relationships. • Smaller tailored clerkship information sessions with journals, identity groups and other student groups. • A mock interview program and a judicial internship panel co-sponsored with the Office of Career Services.

judges and clerkship positions • The Clerkships module of Symplicity, which contains judicial contact information to assist students in preparing clerkship applications and interview and clerkship evaluations from students and alumni.

Individual Counseling The Clerkship Office provides year-round individual counseling services to students and alumni on all aspects of the clerkship process. Examples of topics covered include: • How to position yourself as a strong clerkship candidate. • How to develop strong recommender relationships. • How to plan your curriculum with an eye towards clerkships. • When to apply to particular courts and judges. • How to prepare your resume, cover letter, writing sample and other clerkship application documents. • How to develop a sensible list of courts and judges. • Preparing for interviews. • Managing the clerkship offer process. The Clerkship Office also facilitates contact between current clerkship applicants and alumni who have clerked. Faculty at Columbia Law School are also a rich source of support for our students. Faculty serve on a Clerkship Committee that helps to develop the school’s clerkship strategy, mentor and recommend students, and sit on panels at the events described above. Faculty members often become sounding boards and sources of encouragement throughout the clerkship process, as well as potential contacts to judges.

Application Support The Clerkship Office oversees the clerkship application process for students and alumni who opt to use Columbia’s resources. The Office compiles application materials and recommendation letters and is available to review materials and advise students on their applications.

Where Do We Clerk? Columbia Law School students and alumni clerk all over the country at a wide variety of courts. In the last two years, students and alums have obtained these prestigious clerkships: • In 2012, Columbia students and alumni began 93 judicial clerkships, including two at the U.S. Supreme Court, 33 at U.S. Courts of Appeals, 52 at U.S. District Courts, and 6 at state and specialized courts. • In 2013, Columbia students and alumni began 95 judicial clerkships, including one at the U.S. Supreme Court, 37 at U.S. Courts of Appeals, 49 at U.S. District Courts, and 8 at state and specialized courts. Students considering international clerkships are encouraged to contact our International Programs Office at internationalprograms@law.columbia. edu or visit their website at web.law.columbia.edu/international-programs. For more information, please contact Anne Green, Director of Academic Counseling and Judicial Programming in the Office of Student Services at anne.green@law. columbia.edu.

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The Clerkship Office also maintains written and electronic resources accessible to students and alumni. These include: • The Clerkship Handbook, updated each year to provide comprehensive information for clerkship applicants. • The Clerkship website, which includes application information and our Clerkships@CLS blog containing information about clerkship openings and links to several resources containing information about

After Columbia

Careers in Law Teaching Program Law teaching is one of the many legal careers in which the graduates of Columbia Law School play a leadership role, nationally and internationally. Because of Columbia’s status as one of the nation’s top law schools, we regularly attract a higher percentage of those who will someday join the legal academy. Columbia currently ranks third among the nation’s law schools in producing law professors. We are as committed to academic careers as we are to all other careers in the law. Through the Careers in Law Teaching Program, the Law School provides our current students and CLS graduates with a range of tools, contacts, and experiences to prepare them for the highly competitive market of law school teaching.The Program educates Columbians interested in academic jobs about steps they can take during law school and after graduation.These include opportunities for scholarship, familiarity with the mechanics of the hiring process, and developing close intellectual relationships with faculty. Early each Fall, the Program sponsors a one day “Moot Job Talk Workshop” at which current candidates present their scholarship before faculty panels. In 2014, over 40 faculty participated in the event, demonstrating the faculty’s commitment to helping our grads succeed. Each spring the Program sponsors weekly workshops led by faculty on a range of topics important for a future career in teaching. These include such topics as transitioning from practice to teaching, how to think about scholarly agenda, the importance of scholarship, and ways to begin writing. Professor Carol Sanger founded the Careers in Law Teaching Program, and continues to serve as its director. A graduate of Wellesley and the University of Michigan Law School, she joined the Columbia faculty in 1996, and was awarded the Columbia University Presidential Teaching Prize in 2001. Her teaching areas include Contracts, Family Law, and courses focusing on reproduction, the legal profession, and law and gender. Her recent scholarship focuses on the regulation of maternal conduct, the regulation of abortion, surrogacy, and always, law’s relation to culture.e regulation of abortion, surrogacy, and always, law’s relation to culture.

After Columbia

Workshops In the spring, the Program runs open weekly lunchtime sessions for current students interested in academia as well as those who are not yet sure whether a career in law teaching is for them. Well over half the faculty participates in conducting these sessions, providing advice and answering questions on such topics as Planning a Research Agenda, The Transition from Practice (both private and public interest) to the Academy, Fellowships and the PhD Path, Minorities in Law Teaching, The Global Teaching Market,Your First Article, and Clinical Law Teaching. In addition, in the past several years, faculty members have offered special seminars on both legal pedagogy and legal scholarship.

Moot Job Talks To help you prepare for interviewing for teaching positions, the Program will set up at Moot Job Talk for you.We invite faculty and other candidates to hear you present the paper that you will discuss at the actual job talk, and they will provide feedback, comments, or suggestions. This allows you to practice your job talk in front of some of the best critics in the world.

Fellowships Finding time to produce scholarship while working full time as a lawyer can be a difficult challenge. Law schools increasingly offer one- or two-year fellowships, which afford prospective candidates an opportunity to research, write, receive mentoring from senior faculty, and soak up the atmosphere of a law faculty. These Fellowships can be found at law schools across the country, and the Program will help you identify and apply for them. In addition, Columbia offers several of these fellowships itself.Through Careers in Law Teaching Fellowships, funding is available for graduates who need time and collegial surroundings to develop scholarly projects in preparation for the teaching market. Other fellowships available at the Law School in specialized areas include the Center for Reproductive Rights Fellow, the Kernochan Fellow, the Columbia Fellowship on Climate Change Law, and various others. All fellows work closely with Law School faculty on developing their research agenda and scholarship. They also participate in the on-going intellectual life of the school by attending faculty workshops, moot job talks, and fellow works-in-progress sessions.

Individual Mentoring Faculty commitment to individual mentoring provides additional opportunities for students to develop as beginning scholars. Students work closely with faculty in seminars, independent study, and collaborative research projects to pursue research topics in depth and often over several semesters. During the fall hiring season, we provide extensive advice and individualized guidance to graduates currently on the academic job market.

Placement Columbia remains one of the leading producers of law faculty, and our Careers in Law Teaching Program is just one way we are influencing the field of legal pedagogy and scholarship. Columbia graduates play a vital role in shaping the future of legal education in the United States and in law schools throughout the world. In the past several years, Columbia graduates have secured entry level positions as professors at law schools throughout the United States and around the world. You will find them teaching at Boston College, Boston University, University of Chicago, Cornell, New York University, Fordham, Hofstra, Pace, Seton Hall, Stanford, University of California at Davis, University of California at Los Angeles, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, Ohio State, University of Wisconsin, University of Virginia,Washington College of Law at American University, Queens College (Canada), University of Montreal, and Australian National University College of Law, as well as at Columbia itself. The placement of these graduates, to name but a few, reflects Columbia’s well-established reputation for producing legal scholars and excellent teachers. For more information, please visit: web.law.columbia.edu/law-teaching or contact Professor Carol Sanger at carol.sanger@law.columbia.edu or Professor David Pozen at dpozen@law.columbia.edu.