Sponsor a Wellness-Related Activity
The Law School's Office of Professionalism is organizing a number of wellness-related events during the fall 2024 semester that include an opportunity for employer sponsorships:
- Developing Healthy Habits Workshop
- Food for Thought: Nutrition Tips for Busy Law Students and Lawyers
- Wellness Walk Snacks
- Wellness Week Prizes
- Gratitude Week Study Breaks
The details of each are listed below, including relevant dates.
Developing Healthy Habits Workshop
In this workshop, participants will learn strategies for integrating healthy habits into their busy schedules, and they will be provided with tools to support well-being while managing the rigors of law school.
The workshop will take place on October 9, 2024. The fee to sponsor this workshop is $500. The Career Planning Center will conduct a lottery of interested employers to determine which employer will sponsor the workshop. Employers interested in participating in this lottery should complete this form by 1 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024, indicating whether they wish to be a part of the lottery for the sponsorship. All employers will receive an email by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, informing them whether they’ve been selected for this sponsorship.
Food for Thought: Nutrition Tips for Busy Law Students & Lawyers
In this workshop, students will learn the basics of nutrition and simple strategies for healthy eating, including menu planning and food shopping on a budget, hunger management, and making healthy choices while dining out. This workshop will take place on October 11, 2024.
The fee to sponsor this workshop is $500. The Career Planning Center will conduct a lottery of interested employers to determine which employer will sponsor the workshop. Employers interested in participating in this lottery should complete this form by 1 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024, indicating whether they wish to be a part of the lottery for the sponsorship. All employers will receive an email by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, informing them whether they’ve been selected for this sponsorship.
Wellness Walk Snacks
During Fordham Law Wellness Week, students will be encouraged to get outside for a walk led by various faculty members. Nutritious snacks will be provided. This program is designed to promote physical wellness and give students an informal opportunity to connect with various members of the community. There will be five Wellness Walks throughout the week of October 7, 2024.
The fee to sponsor one Wellness Walk is $500. The Career Planning Center will conduct a lottery of interested employers to determine which employer will sponsor the workshop. Employers interested in participating in this lottery should complete this form by 1 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024, indicating whether they wish to be a part of the lottery for a Wellness Walk sponsorship. All employers will receive an email by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, informing them whether they’ve been selected for this sponsorship.
Wellness Week Prizes
In the Fordham Law "Inter-House Wellness Competition," students can earn wellness-related prizes by participating in Wellness Week programs as well as challenges and competitions designed to promote self-care. Participating students (primarily 1Ls) earn a point for their House every time they attend a program. At the end of the week, the House with the most points is crowned the "Wellness Week Champion," and every student in that House who participated in a Wellness Week event receives a prize, “courtesy of ___________ LLP.” (Last year, the students in the winning House received a water bottle, customized to commemorate their victory.)
The fee to sponsor Wellness Week prizes is $1,000. The Career Planning Center will conduct a lottery of interested employers to determine which employer will sponsor the prizes. Employers interested in participating in this lottery should complete this form by 1 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024, indicating whether they wish to be a part of the lottery for the sponsorship. All employers will receive an email by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, informing them whether they’ve been selected for this sponsorship.
Gratitude Week Study Breaks
In anticipation of Thanksgiving, and recognizing the myriad benefits of gratitude, Fordham Law will be hosting Gratitude Study Breaks each day during the week of November 18. There will be a "Wall of Thanks" on which students are invited to post a note stating what they are grateful for, and seasonal treats, including warm apple cider and baked goods, will be served. There will be five study breaks throughout the week.
The fee to sponsor one Gratitude Study Break is $1,000. Sponsoring employers are invited to send an organization poster, marketing materials for students, and/or a small assortment of giveaways, such as stress balls, highlighters, Post-It notepads, etc., to be provided to students.
The Career Planning Center will conduct a lottery of interested employers to determine which employers will sponsor Gratitude Study Breaks on each of the available dates. Employers interested in participating in this lottery should complete this form by 1 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024, indicating whether they wish to be a part of the lottery for a study break sponsorship. All employers will receive an email by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024, informing them which Study Break date they were assigned.