Stories and News

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. 

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.

A message from Gillian Lester, Dean and the Lucy G. Moses Professor of Law.

As the Fall 2020 semester wraps up, Dean Lester calls the community's attention to a number of important items relating to the start of Spring 2020. 

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. 

Dean Lester shares some specific details about how the Law School has adjusted our campus environment to ensure your health and safety, and to reinforce the responsibility we share as a community to uphold the values set forth in the Columbia Health Compact.