Our semester-long course offers an equity-focused leadership development experience focused on the design, governance, regulation, democratic accountability, and transformation of school systems and allied public- and social-sector organizations. Students engage in a client-facing project and rigorous seminar and practical skills training to build their capacity to address complex problems and advance improvement and innovation in collaboration with peers, clients, and stakeholders. Students also have opportunities to connect with employers nationwide as they plan their career trajectory, and they join a lifelong network of clients, alumni, funders, and leaders committed to public sector improvement. Graduate students join us from 25 professional programs at Columbia University and other universities around the country. Learn more and RSVP for an info session.
Center for Public Research and Leadership Info Session
Mar
2026
30
Upcoming Events
Mar
9
2026
CLS Brazil Talks: Arbitration Reception at WilmerHale
- Mon, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- TBD
Mar
9
2026
Plastics & Environmental Justice
- Mon, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- TBD
Mar
10
2026
Experiential Academic Advising (1Ls, 2Ls)
- Tue, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- William and June Warren Hall, 1125 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10027 4th Floor, Student Services Suite