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An Introduction

Columbia Law School combines an exceptional academic tradition with the intellectual vigor of the most dynamic legal community in the world. Moreover, Columbia is enriched by the remarkable diversity of its students and world-renowned faculty, who hail from nearly every state in the nation, and from more than 30 countries around the world. The result is an unparalleled legal education and a unique experience for the men and women studying to receive their J.D. degrees from this extraordinary institution.

At Columbia Law School, the extensive curriculum of courses and seminars are just one part of the educational experience. Clinics, student journals, centers for research and study, Moot Court programs and opportunities to study abroad amplify students’ educations and permit them to shape their J.D. programs to fit their goals. Columbia also provides a number of joint degree programs with other departments or with other institutions, including a number of foreign institutions.

Whether students are drawn to international legal issues, corporate practice, intellectual property, public interest and human rights law, or any number of subject areas, Columbia Law School has a depth of faculty, staff, and opportunities to engage their interests.