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Six members of the graduating class reflect on their time at Columbia Law, what they hope their classmates will achieve, and their optimism for what’s next. 

Belkale shares the importance of mentorship and how a career in public interest offers unique opportunities. 

Opportunities to learn from renowned lawyers and practitioners in the classroom and in the real world have given Aamir confidence as he embarks on his legal career. 

A highly engaged member of Columbia Law student organizations and journals, Martinez shares how the Law School community and her projects with faculty helped her define her role as a lawyer.

From having his first child to organizing an Interfaith Dinner at the Law School to running the New York City Marathon, Toronto looks back at the moments that enlivened his Law School experience.

A former investment banker, Katz shares how discovering antitrust helped her find “a path for a more meaningful career” that still incorporated her interest in business and markets.

On March 27, Alex Herkert ’23 won the prize for top oralist, and Abigail K. Flanigan ’23 was recognized for best final round brief.

The fellowships, supported by the government of India, are named in honor of University Professor Jagdish Bhagwati, the influential trade theorist, and a cohort of fellows is chosen annually.

Flanigan is a finalist in the 2023 Harlan Fiske Stone Moot Court Competition.

Herkert is a finalist in the 2023 Harlan Fiske Stone Moot Court Competition.