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Explore the journeys of LL.M. and Executive LL.M. students, who come to Columbia Law School from all over the world to immerse themselves in our vibrant academic community.

Get to know members of Columbia Law School’s LL.M. and Executive LL.M. programs, who immerse themselves in our vibrant academic community. Their stories reflect the richness of perspectives and aspirations that contribute to an unparalleled learning environment.

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A headshot of Reem AlMaiman ’26 E.LL.M.

Featured Alumna: Reem AlMaiman ’26 E.LL.M.

Reem AlMaiman ’26 E.LL.M. received her LL.B. from Prince Sultan University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is a lawyer with a mix of government and private practice experience.

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Featured: Meet the 2025–2026 LL.M. Named Fellows

The fellowships enable students to pursue their LL.M. degrees at Columbia Law and expand their expertise in their chosen fields.

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Executive LLM class of 2023

Columbia Law’s Executive LL.M. Supercharges the Careers of International Practitioners

Now in its fifth year, the accelerated six-month degree program has educated scores of accomplished lawyers from around the world.

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Featured Alumna: Kristina Milbourn ’22 E.LL.M.

A lawyer in Canada, Kristina Milbourn wanted to grow her experience, knowledge, and network without taking a year off from work. Columbia Law School’s hybrid, six-month Executive LL.M. program was the answer.

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Featured Alumnus: Lucas Brandão Borges Caiado ’20 LL.M.

The alumnus talks about his Columbia Law experiences and current career path.

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Featured Alumnus: Ben Chen ’16 LL.M., ’19 J.S.D.

As a student in Columbia Law’s J.S.D. program, he produced original scholarship on elder abuse and inheritance disputes that paved the way to a tenured position at the University of Sydney Law School.

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Executive LLM Patrick Yip

Featured Alumnus: Patrick Yip ’21 E.LL.M.

A lifelong learner with global experience, Patrick Yip was interested in law, economics, and finance and how they interact in the context of real-life issues. What he gained from the Executive LL.M. exceeded his expectations.


 

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LL.M. Alumni and Students Publish Book in Honor of Professor George A. Bermann ’75 LL.M.

More than 100 Columbia Law School alumni and colleagues contributed essays to ‘Pro-Arbitration’ Revisited: A Tribute to Professor George Bermann From His Students Over the Years.

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Featured Alumnus: Gert Jan van den Bergh ’91 LL.M.

Portrait of an art lawyer: Gert Jan van den Bergh ’91 LL.M. seeks justice for artworks and their owners. 


 

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Executive LLM Gang Yin

"The ELLM program at Columbia Law School has been an extraordinary journey for me! The brilliant professors, thought-provoking discussions with classmates, and cutting-edge legal insights have far exceeded my expectations. I'm profoundly grateful for the opportunity to learn from such distinguished faculty and to have been part of this transformative experience!"

— Gang (Hilton) Yin ’24 Executive LL.M.
Cheryl Xu ’20 LL.M.

“The Columbia Law community is the most intelligent and dynamic one that I have ever seen. Each LL.M. student I meet has extensive experience in a specific area while remaining open-minded to embrace diverse voices and new ideas. My interaction with these people always reminds me how fortunate I am to be part of this community.”

—Cheryl Xu ’20 LL.M.

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