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Dean Abebe shares his vision for the Law School, path to Morningside Heights, and enthusiasm for his new role.

A norm that prohibits states from forcibly annexing foreign territory is “foundational” to modern international law, says the Columbia Law expert on public international law and the use of force. So why is territorial conflict spreading, and what could stop it?

The annual fellowships, supported by the government of India, are named in honor of University Professor Jagdish Bhagwati, the economist and trade theorist, and support LL.M. students.

Members of Columbia Law School’s full-time faculty have written and edited books published this year on timely topics including affirmative action, the new Cold War, social parenthood, and cooperative democracy.

In her new book, the Columbia Law professor explores the emerging battle between techno-democracies and techno-autocracies that will shape the future of our digital society.

Amal Clooney, who teaches international law at Columbia Law School, joined Natia Navrouzov ’23 LL.M. for a conversation centered around their quest for justice for the Yazidi community in Iraq.

The one-week courses offered in January 2023 provided 2Ls, 3Ls, and LL.M.s the opportunity to intensively explore topics such as regulating cryptocurrencies, managing creative enterprises, and lawyering in the technology and venture capital space.

The former State Department lawyer, international law expert, and new member of the Columbia Law faculty argues that we should take international law on its own terms. 

The former executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change receives the 48th annual Wolfgang Friedmann Memorial Award.

The strong response from the U.S. and Europe to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shows the power of international law, says the chair of Columbia Law School’s National Security Law Program.