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The Law School celebrated the library’s grand opening to the community on December 5, 2025. Watch how this vibrant new hub of learning, collaboration, and community went from concept to fully reimagined.

In recognition of his extraordinarily generous gift—no individual has made a larger single gift in the Law School’s history—the new space will bear Li Lu’s name.

A message to the community from Dean Daniel Abebe announcing that Li Lu ’96 has pledged $15 million to support the Law Library renovation project.

Dean Daniel Abebe shares a welcome back message with the community for the fall semester.

What does it mean to think like a lawyer?

Since the summer of 1985, hundreds of Columbia Law students have developed their human rights lawyering skills during fully funded summer internships overseas.

As the 2024–2025 academic year comes to an end, Dean Daniel Abebe shares a special message with the Columbia Law community.

A soaring, spacious reading room and ample group study areas and seating will create “a special place to be students.” 

Dean Abebe shares a message announcing adjustments to Columbia's LRAP, which are designed to simplify the benefit calculation and give students and alumni greater flexibility to determine the post-graduate financial position that maximizes their career aspirations and best reflects their personal circumstances and family status.

The two-term governor will deliver the keynote address to the Class of 2025 at the May 18 ceremony.