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Seven members of the Class of 2021 reflect on their Columbia Law School experiences and what they hope to achieve next.

As part of the Sidley Austin LLP Spring Break Pro Bono Caravans, students worked on projects in international law, criminal defense, and domestic violence prevention, among others.

Graduates celebrating their reunion years welcome the newest members of the Columbia Law School alumni network with encouragement and guidance.

They join a diverse group of distinguished scholars, artists, scientists, and leaders in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.

At an Alumni of Color event honoring the life and legacy of the Law School’s first Chinese graduate, participants underscored the need to support Asian and Asian American law students.

Dean Gillian Lester sent a message to the Columbia Law School community following the jury’s verdict in the case of the Minneapolis police officer who knelt on the neck of George Floyd. 

The fellows are working to bring new participants and perspectives to the study and teaching of law.

The former homeland security secretary, now a Columbia University trustee, says public service makes lawyers better in private practice.

After arguing before a panel of federal judges, Freya Jamison ’21 took home the prize for top oralist and Samuel Truesdell ’21 was honored for best final round brief.

Cultivating Resilience: From Uncertainty to Revolution served as the theme for the sixth annual event hosted by Empowering Women of Color.