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Hear from 1Ls about what inspired them to study law, why they chose Columbia Law School, and how they hope to spend the next three years.

A core part of Columbia Law’s experiential learning offerings, clinics allow law students to integrate theory and practice while working directly with clients. 

What’s a cold call again? Members of the J.D. Class of 2026 and the LL.M. Class of 2024 kicked off their Columbia Law experience and got the scoop from current students, professors, and Dean Gillian Lester.

The prestigious journal can be more valuable for its members than just a résumé line, she says.

Finding community, figuring out a schedule, and learning how to think: five members of the Class of 2025 share their experiences as first year students at Columbia Law School. 

Members of Columbia Law School’s Class of 2023, including J.D., LL.M., E.LL.M., and J.S.D. students, savor their achievement with encouragement from U.S. Attorney Damian Williams.  

A practicing lawyer in Nigeria, Ikeakanam spent his LL.M. year immersed in U.S. corporate law and taking advantage of experiential learning opportunities to put theory into practice.

Six members of the graduating class reflect on their time at Columbia Law, what they hope their classmates will achieve, and their optimism for what’s next. 

Belkale shares the importance of mentorship and how a career in public interest offers unique opportunities. 

Opportunities to learn from renowned lawyers and practitioners in the classroom and in the real world have given Aamir confidence as he embarks on his legal career.