Stories and News

Every year, recent Columbia Law School graduates receive prestigious fellowships that support positions in public interest and public service organizations.

The Law School community recognizes hard-fought civil rights victories and the ongoing fight for racial justice.

The program seeks to partner with a local artist to create a new work inspired by the Law School community that will become part of Columbia’s permanent collection.

Columbia Law celebrated the graduation of the 2021 cohort of J.D., LL.M., and Executive LL.M. students with a virtual ceremony, featuring keynote speaker U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken ’88, on April 29, 2021.

Dean Lester shares updates on the Anti-Racism Steering Committee (ARSC).

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. 

Dean Lester shares preliminary information about the Law School's return to campus in Fall 2021. 

The Columbia Law School Anti-Racism Steering Committee provides an update on its work during the Spring 2021 semester. 

Blinken will deliver the keynote address to the graduating Class of 2021 during the April 29 online graduation ceremony. 

Columbia Law staff members gathered to recognize individuals who have reached 10- and 25-year milestones of service along with those who have received the STAR Award over the past year.