Columbia Law School faculty are renowned for their groundbreaking research, teaching, and civic engagement. The Law School’s vibrant intellectual life fosters a rich exchange of ideas, both in and out of the classroom. Student-faculty collaboration at the Law School results in dynamic ideas that advance the understanding and application of law worldwide. Faculty members continually develop new course offerings that address critical legal issues and prepare students for the complexities of lawyering in an increasingly globalized world.
For more than 160 years, our faculty’s efforts have shaped policy and influenced the world’s most powerful public and private institutions.