Story Archive

Hear from real CLS students as they embark on their 2L year.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a Columbia Law 1L? Get the inside story from four Columbia Law students after their first semester.

Samarth Patel ’19 LL.M. discusses his year at Columbia Law and the valuable connections he built here. After graduation, Samarth will return to the United Kingdom, where he’ll continue to work on criminal law and human rights issues.

Tatiana Salles ’19 LL.M. talks about how her pursuit of cutting-edge technology law led her to Columbia Law School. Tatiana will return to Brazil to practice intellectual property and tech law at Licks Attorneys after graduation.

Jonathan Schiller ’73 and Nina Shaw ’79 receive the Law School’s highest honor at the annual Winter Luncheon.

The beloved alumna and former professor returned to campus for a discussion on impact litigation and a private dinner in honor of her 25th anniversary on the Supreme Court.

Amanda Sotto Fontes ’18 LL.M., a co-founder of a Mexican equity crowdfunding startup, explains how Columbia Law helped expand her knowledge and network.

Neeraj R.S., a Jagdish Bhagwati Fellow, talks about why he chose Columbia Law, studying international trade law, and launching a career at the World Trade Organization.

Scholars, judges, and practitioners examine the evolution and state of class actions, including the jurisprudence of former U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Richard Posner.

In his new book, Professor Harcourt argues that the United States has turned the techniques of counterinsurgency on its own people.