The South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA) promotes discussion and awareness of issues affecting South Asians, particularly with respect to the law. We also strive to create a sense of community among students of South Asian heritage as well as those interested in South Asia by organizing numerous social, cultural, educational, and professional events throughout the year.
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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.
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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 Columbia Law School through monthly social events and mentoring programs.
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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.
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Taiwanese Law and Culture Club (TLCC) is a community of students interested in Taiwanese legal and cultural issues. We host panels, social events, and networking opportunities every semester. Students of all backgrounds are welcome to join!
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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. It also functions as space for participants to discuss housing policy and direct services in New York City and beyond through on and off-campus events.
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The Columbia Consortium brings together students and alumni from across all graduate schools at Columbia University to connect, network, and share new perspectives. The Columbia Consortium accomplishes its mission through a series of alumni-speaker events, interdisciplinary discussions, and networking opportunities.
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Italian legal tradition and culture, and comparative studies between US and Italian Law, does generate significant interest, including within the CLS community. The Italian Society caters to that interest, as well as to that in current Italian legal, political, and economic affairs, in particular by organizing and promoting academic, professional and social events within CLS.
Furthermore, the Italian Society wants to be a point of reference both for those CLS students (J.D., LL.M. and exchange alike) identifying with an Italian background and for those who would like to know more about what it stands for. In order to do so, the Italian Society organizes mentoring activities for new students, cultivates a network of Italian alumni and assists its members seeking or considering to undertake professional or academic experiences in Italy.
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The Morningside Monocle, otherwise known as The Monocle, is Columbia Law School's student-run literary magazine. We publish poetry, prose, photography, and art by students from law school.
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