All Student Organizations and Journals

CLS Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Association

The CLS ESG Association aims to bring together future leaders at Columbia Law School who are dedicated to promoting environment, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The organization will also connect with prominent leaders in the field, which will contribute to students’ academic and legal professional development  while also fostering sustainability awareness among Columbia Law School students.

Contact: Mubashshir Sarshar [email protected]

CLS Secularism Society for Separation of Church and State

The Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment prohibits the government from punishing citizens for exercising their religious beliefs—including a lack of religious belief. The main mission of the CLS Secularism Society for Separation of Church and State (SecSoc) is to uphold this right, by promoting the constitutional principle of separation of church and state. SecSoc shall aggregate current and former Law students, faculty members, professionals, and other individuals interested in defending religious liberty and tolerance, intellectual diversity, and a pluralistic, democratic society in which people of all religious affiliations– including atheists, nontheists, agnostics, and people unaffiliated with any religion– are valued, respected, and free from discrimination.

Contact: [email protected]

CLS Video Game Club

CLS Video Game Club promotes student camaraderie by hosting recurring video game nights open to all law students. Students of all skill levels and familiarity with video games are welcome. Video Game Club also hosts events aiming to educate the CLS community about the complex and novel legal issues surrounding the video games industry as it grows and evolves.

Columbia Air & Space Law Association (CASLA)

Currently Inactive

The Columbia Air and Space Law Association (CASLA) explores an ever-growing field of law that includes: international law; business and corporate law; international arbitration and dispute resolution; and government regulatory and administrative law.  Organization members are afforded the opportunity to hear from and network with leading practitioners from both the public and private sectors.

Contact: [email protected]

Columbia Antitrust Law and Economics Association (CALEA)

Columbia's Antitrust Law and Economics Association (CALEA) aims to bring together students, faculty and alumni interested in the practice and development of antitrust law, both domestically and globally. It intends to provide members with a strong networking platform and foster opportunities for meaningful interactions with experts and practitioners in this area, by promoting academic and social events, as well as engaging with law firms, business organizations, and governmental and non-governmental agencies.  

Contact: [email protected]

Columbia Business and Law Association (CBLA)

The Columbia Business and Law Association is the Law School’s only student group dedicated to the interaction between law and business. It aims to provide a forum for students to pursue scholarship and professional opportunities in business both within and outside of the law.

Contact: [email protected]

Columbia Business Law Review

Columbia Card Club

The Card Club’s purpose is to connect poker enthusiasts within the law school community, and to participate in the Intercollegiate Poker Association.

Contact: [email protected]

Columbia Emerging Markets Transactions Practice Association (CEMTPA)

The Columbia Emerging Markets Transactions Practice Association (CEMTPA) is driven by three core goals: keeping students informed about the latest regulatory developments in emerging markets, enhancing legal expertise through specialized webinars and workshops, and cultivating a powerful professional network. Our mission is to empower and equip the next generation of corporate and transactional lawyers with the knowledge, skills, and connections essential for thriving in the dynamic landscape of emerging market transactions.

Contact: Camila Colosimo [email protected]

Columbia European Law Association

The Columbia European Law Association provides a vital intellectual and social forum for dialogue and initiatives relating to all aspects of European and comparative law and institutions. It organizes academic, professional and social events, conferences, speaker series, panels and caravans to European agencies, courts, and institutions. CELA also cooperates with other Columbia Law School student organizations on projects of common interest.

Contact: [email protected]