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.
Each year, select members of the incoming LL.M. class receive merit-based named fellowships recognizing their academic excellence, professional achievements, and commitment to shaping the future of law. This year’s fellows, members of the LL.M. Class of 2026, specialize in an array of legal disciplines—including international arbitration, human rights law, financial and corporate law, trade law, copyright, dispute resolution, and litigation—and have worked with the United Nations, national and international advocacy organizations, and leading law firms, as well as appeared before supreme courts in their home countries.
“Every single one of our fellows is impressive due to their many years of experience, their hunger for knowledge, and their commitment to advance the legal field around the world,” says Julie Sculli, assistant dean of the Office of Graduate Degree Programs. “They have used the LL.M. program to explore practical application of law and theory, work with faculty to advance research, and lead organizations and projects. We are proud to support their intellectual growth and professional journeys.”
Below, meet a sampling of the 2025–2026 LL.M. fellows, and learn what drew them to Columbia Law School and their goals for their LL.M. year.
Interviews have been edited and condensed.