Stories and News

Go on a virtual visit to Manhattan’s vibrant Morningside Heights neighborhood and explore Columbia Law School on the historic Columbia University campus.

Now a partner at Munger, Tolles & Olson, Verrilli discusses the courses he teaches at Columbia Law School, the biggest mistake of his storied career, the experience of arguing before the Supreme Court, and the rewards of public service.

A litigation partner at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer and a self-described person of faith, Boston is the first woman of color to be elected president of the New York City Bar Association. Her priorities include encouraging diversity and inclusion in the profession, navigating the repercussions of COVID-19, and safeguarding the rule of law.

The three-year program, offered through Social Justice Initiatives (SJI), provides specialized opportunities to students who plan to pursue careers in the public interest, human rights, nonprofit, and government sectors.

With the start of the Fall 2020 semester rapidly approaching, Dean Lester shares some updates on the protocols for returning to campus, as well as information about events and programming; fall semester grades; and more.

Read about some of the women—past and present—who have shaped Columbia Law and the legal profession.

Alumni share their experiences working on racial equity and the paths they took to social justice work.

The Law School continues to plan to offer a mix of online and hybrid classes this fall. 

The Australian lawyer will work in the Secret Prisons team at Reprieve U.S. in Washington, D.C.

Ensuring everyone can vote, and have their ballot counted, will require county-level work and an infusion of federal funds, Columbia Law voting rights experts said in a discussion hosted by the Center for Constitutional Governance.