The CSI Legal Studies Institute Presents:
Spring 2025 Lecture
Tuesday, March 4, 2025

“A Life in the Law: A Conversation withThe Hon. Gerard E. Lynch,”
Judge, Second Circuit Court of Appeals;
Professor (Emeritus), Columbia Law School

4:30—6:00 p.m.

Center for the Performing Arts

Building 1P

Room 120

Reception to Follow

CLUE Credit Certified

 

The Hon. Gerard E.Lynch is a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, to which he was appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009. From 2000 to 2009, he served as a U.S. district judge for the Southern District of New York. An award-winning teacher and former federal prosecutor, he teaches courses on civil procedure and appellate advocacy. He is also a respected scholar who is the author of a book-length study of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, as well as many journal and law review articles on sentencing and other criminal justice issues.

Lynch graduated first in his class from Columbia College and from Columbia Law School. He joined the faculty in 1977 and served as the Law School’s vice dean from 1992 to 1997.  During his tenure at Columbia Law, Lynch has been honored with all of the school’s most prestigious awards: the Medal for Excellence, which is presented annually to alumni and past or present faculty members who exemplify the qualities of character, intellect, and social and professional responsibility that the Law School seeks to instill in its students.

Lynch began his career as a law clerk to Judge Wilfred Feinberg on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit and for Justice William Brennan Jr. on the U.S. Supreme Court. He was an assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York from 1980 to 1983 and the chief of the criminal division from 1990 to 1992. He has been counsel to several special prosecutors investigating government corruption and served from 1992 to 2000 as counsel to the New York firm of Howard, Darby & Levin and its successor firms.

Co-sponsored by the Student Government Association’s Campus Activities Board; and
The CSI Student Pre-Law Club
Contact: Professor Michael Paris, [email protected]

1. Robert (“Bob”) Scamardella Funded Summer Internships at Staten Island Legal Services. Deadline to Apply, February 21, 2025

Work at Staten Island Legal Services, Inc. for Eight Weeks, July 1—August 23, 2025.

Total Stipend Amount:  $1,500

Eligibility:

• Rising CSI Senior, CSI Senior, or Recent CSI Graduate (within 2 years)

• Demonstrated Intent to Attend Law School

• Minimum GPA: 3.4

• Bi-lingual Students Preferred

To Apply:  Send:

• Statement of Interest (1-2 pages);

• Resume;

• Unofficial Transcript;

In one pdf or Word document, to:

Professor Michael Paris, [email protected]

Deadline:  February 21, 2025 

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NOTE: Not a CSI Legal Studies Institute Event:

Dear Students,
We’re back. The College of Staten Island and CSTEP are pleased to invite you to an informative Law School Workshop taking place on February 10, 2025 at 6 PM via Zoom.
Workshop Highlights
Expert Panel
– Executive Director of Employer Relations from New York Law School
– Assistant Corporation Counsel from NYC Law Department
– Current law students sharing their firsthand experiences

Key Topics
– Law School Admissions Process
– Managing Law School Challenges
– Daily Life as a Law Student
– Career Opportunities After Law School

Workshop Focus
This session will provide valuable insights on balancing academic workload, stress management, and organizational strategies essential for successfully completing law school.

Event Details
– Date: February 10, 2025
– Time: 6:00 PM
Format: Virtual (Zoom)

• Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EjFL8VYKS0mYwb9NBjjK7Q

To request additional information, please contact:

[email protected]

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into your legal education journey. Flyer attached.

Best regards,