Story Archive

In her message to the Law School community, Dean Lester reflects on her nine years as dean and shares her plans for the upcoming year and her hopes for the future.

The plaque, unveiled on October 9, memorializes the Indigenous history of Columbia’s campus and the Law School’s ongoing commitment to justice.

How much is artificial intelligence—and the algorithms it generates—changing the experience and nature of work? What does that mean for employees’ privacy and the future of the legal profession?

Dean Gillian Lester updates the community about new faculty, a 1L faculty-student lunch series, a univerisity-wide initiative on constitutional democracy, and more.

Dean Lester welcomes the Columbia Law School community back to campus for the Fall 2021 semester. 

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

The $100,000 gift will provide funding for areas including need-based financial aid and loan repayment assistance for those pursuing careers in public interest and government.

Dean Lester shares important information and reminders to conclude the Fall 2020 semester and plan for Spring 2021. 

With nearly half the academic term now safely behind us, Dean Lester provides important updates and information as we look ahead to completing the Fall 2020 semester and preparing for Spring 2021. 

Dean Lester welcomes the Columbia Law School community for the Fall 2020 semester.