Story Archive

John C. Coffee, Jr.’s new book blows the whistle on the “crisis in underenforcement.”

After risking his life to desegregate Ole Miss in 1962, Meredith continued his activism at Columbia Law School.

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.

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.