Story Archive

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.

Monae A. White shares how her identity, her philosophy, and her role models shaped her law school experience and helped her determine her path forward. 

Making friends, handling the workload, navigating career paths and the subway: Four members of the Class of 2024 talk about their first-year experience so far. 

Offered by Columbia Law’s Human Rights Institute and Office of Graduate Degree Programs, the fellowships are awarded annually to LL.M. students committed to battling injustice around the world.

Dean Lester shares updates on new faculty and facilities as the spring semester begins.

In preparation for the start of the January term, Dean Lester provides the community with an update on what to expect.

Dean Gillian Lester provides an update on her strategic efforts to support students entering public interest and public service careers, and announces several new developments and investments.