Story Archive

As a law student, Brazer has focused on capital defense and death penalty abolition—fields in which he hopes to specialize after graduation.

Hear from 1Ls about why they came to Columbia Law, what they hope to accomplish, and how they spend their time outside of the classroom.

McKissick served as the 2021–2022 OutLaws president and was the recipient of the 2021 Manne Prize at the 8th Annual Stanley M. Grossman Innovators Invitational at the Center for Urban Business Entrepreneurship.

Owoka is leveraging her international experience and Columbia Law training in pursuit of a career in international corporate law in the United States.

Six students look back on their time in law school and share how they think the Class of 2022 will have an impact on the legal profession and the world at large.

Annah Akhoun-Murat shares why she made the switch to corporate sustainability and environmental law and how her fellow classmates made her feel welcome from day one.

As an officer in the National Guard, Drake balanced serving her country with attending law school—during a pandemic. She shares how her experiences have helped her be “prepared for anything.”

Jordan A.J. Jarrett shares why being a singer is not so different from being a lawyer and how his LL.M. year helped him realize how he is contributing to global legal discourse.

Leslie Andrew Ridings shares why he made the switch from a career in media and entertainment to law school and how he hopes he can serve as an example and mentor for other first generation lawyers.

Min shares that she was inspired to pursue a legal education after her experience advocating for her family to stay in the United States and realizing the consequences of the law.