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Alumni

Stay connected to the legacy and global community of Columbia Law School. Explore upcoming events, share your milestones, and discover ways to engage with fellow graduates and support future generations of legal professionals.

A Global Network of Leaders

Columbia Law School’s alumni community is a powerful, global network of over 30,000 graduates driving change across every sector of law and society. From Supreme Court justices and CEOs to public interest advocates and legal scholars, our alumni lead with impact, innovation, and integrity—upholding the Columbia legacy around the world.

Alumni by the Numbers

119

Countries where our alumni shape law, business, and public service

1,500

Alumni volunteering on law school leadership and advisory committees

31,000

Columbia Law School alumni driving impact and influence in the legal industry

Alumni Connection

Engage as alumni

Your connection to Columbia Law School doesn’t end at graduation. Whether you mentor students, speak at events, serve on a committee, or support scholarships, there are many meaningful ways to give back and stay engaged. Your experience and involvement help shape the future of our legal community.

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Get Involved

Shape the Future. Lead the Change.
Play an active role in shaping the future of Columbia Law. By serving on the Columbia Law School Association or joining a subcommittee, you’ll collaborate with fellow leaders, support key initiatives, and help strengthen the Law School’s mission. It’s a meaningful way to give back, stay connected, and make an impact on the next generation of legal minds.

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Go to an Event

Share Your Voice. Join the Conversation.
Attending or speaking at a Columbia Law School event is a chance to engage with leading legal minds, inspire future lawyers, and contribute to meaningful dialogue on today’s most pressing issues. Your insight helps elevate the conversation—and global community.

 

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Give Back

Create Impact. Leave a Legacy.
By giving back to Columbia Law School, you invest in the future of legal education and empower the next generation of leaders. Your support, however large or small, fuels innovation, expands access, and ensures that Columbia’s legacy of excellence endures for years to come.

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REUNION
Engage. Reconnect. Celebrate.
Reunion is your chance to return to Columbia Law School, reconnect with classmates and faculty, and celebrate the moments that shaped your journey. Join us for a weekend of memories, inspiration, and renewed community in the heart of Morningside Heights.

 

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MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE
The Medal for Excellence has been presented since 1964 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. Cabinet secretaries, judges, distinguished faculty, and civil rights advocates—past recipients of the Medal for Excellence represent exceptional members of the Columbia Law School community.

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WOMEN OF COLUMBIA LAW
Showing pride. Providing opportunity. Empowering one another.
Women of Columbia Law brings together alumni and other members of the Law School community from across generations and professional pathways to learn, network, and engage on topics of common interest.