Story Archive

Annah Akhoun-Murat shares why she made the switch to corporate sustainability and environmental law and how her fellow classmates made her feel welcome from day one.

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. 

Explore a selection of original articles and videos featuring exceptional women from the Columbia Law community.

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.