Videos

A project of the Constitutional Democracy Initiative, the Beyond the Casebook lunch series provides 1L students with an opportunity to discuss current legal issues with faculty in an informal setting and explore areas of law that go beyond the founda...

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Hear from students and faculty about what it means to be a force in the world and a force for the future.

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Students from the Class of 2022 talk about how Columbia Law School’s Executive LL.M.program is enhancing their careers overseas.

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Intellectual property scholar Shyam Balganesh explains why the “Stairway to Heaven” case is taking copyright law in the wrong direction.

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Members of the J.D. Class of 2025 and the LL.M. Class of 2023 took a first look at their professors, campus, and each other during the opening days of law school.

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Six students look back on their time in law school and share how they think the Class of 2022 will have an impact on the legal profession and the world at large.

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Ridings shares why he made the switch from a career in media and entertainment to law school and how he hopes he can serve as an example and mentor for other first generation lawyers.

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Akhoun-Murat shares why she made the switch to corporate sustainability and environmental law and how her fellow classmates made her feel welcome from day one.

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White shares how her identity, her philosophy, and her role models shaped her law school experience and helped her determine her path forward.

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Min shares that she was inspired to pursue a legal education after her experience advocating for her family to stay in the United States and realizing the consequences of the law.

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Jarrett shares why being a singer is not so different from being a lawyer and how his LL.M. year helped him realize how he is contributing to global legal discourse.

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As an officer in the National Guard, Drake balanced serving her country with attending law school—during a pandemic. She shares how her experiences have helped her be “prepared for anything.”

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Starting law school means adapting to a specialized academic environment, encountering a new set of peers, and taking the first steps on a career path. Hear about the challenges and rewards of 1L year from Justin Onwenu ’24, Margalit Zimand ’24, ...

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Professor Christopher Morten explains why the Biden administration has the right and responsibility to share the Moderna formula with countries with shortages of COVID-19 vaccine doses.

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One Law School. One Day. Real Impact. https://givingday.columbia.edu/pages/columbia-law-school

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In August, the Class of 2024 stepped on campus for the first time. They toured the campus, got to know their classmates, refueled at a food truck street fair, and received advice from faculty and current students for making the most of the law school...

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Professor Sarah A. Seo explains how the development of police discretionary power in traffic stops gave rise to "driving while Black."

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As we confront global climate change, questions about equity and fairness take on new levels of complexity. Environmental justice addresses the needs for all people to have clean air, clean water, and a sustainable future. Columbia Law Professor Olat...

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Is a country still a country if it’s underwater? Migration of people as a result of climate change is happening already on every continent. University Professor Michael W. Doyle and Ama Francis, non-resident fellow at the Sabin Center for Climate C...

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Litigation may be the most effective tool for curbing carbon emissions when legislative and political solutions fall short. Michael Burger of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and Peter Lehner of Earthjustice join host Michael B. Gerrard to dis...

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The United States is back in the Paris climate agreement, but international emissions targets will have to become tougher to stop catastrophic global warming. Michael B. Gerrard, Columbia Law School Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice, di...

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In the absence of federal legislative action, states have taken the lead in fighting climate change. Will that continue now that the Biden administration is all-in on climate action? Former Montana Gov. Steve Bullock ’94 and Professor Jessica Bulma...

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President Biden has ambitious goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions and make the U.S. once again a leader against climate change—but with a recalcitrant Congress, is that realistic? Jedediah S. Purdy, William S. Beinecke Professor of Law, and Cathe...

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Can lawyers save the planet? Environmental journalist Andrew C. Revkin and environmental and climate justice advocate Shannon R. Marcoux ’21 join host Professor Michael B. Gerrard to discuss the role of lawyers and combating climate change, why you...

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Capping a Columbia Law School experience like none before it, the Class of 2021 was cheered on by family, friends, and members of the Law School community as they watched the online ceremony from locations all over the world. The graduates were sent ...

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Capping a Columbia Law School experience like none before it, the Class of 2021 was cheered on by family, friends, and members of the Law School community as they watched the online ceremony from locations all over the world. The graduates were sent ...

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Capping a Columbia Law School experience like none before it, the Class of 2021 was cheered on by family, friends, and members of the Law School community as they watched the online ceremony from locations all over the world. The graduates were sent ...

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Capping a Columbia Law School experience like none before it, the Class of 2021 was cheered on by family, friends, and members of the Law School community as they watched the online ceremony from locations all over the world. The graduates were sent ...

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Capping a Columbia Law School experience like none before it, the Class of 2021 was cheered on by family, friends, and members of the Law School community as they watched the online ceremony from locations all over the world. The graduates were sent ...

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Capping a Columbia Law School experience like none before it, the Class of 2021 was cheered on by family, friends, and members of the Law School community as they watched the online ceremony from locations all over the world. The graduates were sent ...

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On April 29, more than 500 J.D., LL.M., and Executive LL.M. students will graduate from Columbia Law School. Join us here at 1 p.m. EDT to watch the ceremony and celebrate with the Class of 2021. Speakers and honorees include: —Keynote Speaker: An...

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Seven members of the Class of 2021 reflect on their Columbia Law School experience. Meet Brenda Efurhievwe ’21 LL.M., Amr Jomaa ’21 LL.M., Suz Kroeber ’21, Sneha Pandya ’21, Matthew Robinson ’21, Jillian Williams ’21, and Tanner Zumwalt �...

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After graduation, Williams will be working as an associate in the litigation practice group of Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer’s Washington, D.C., office. Seven members of the Class of 2021 explain how the law holds personal meaning and recall favor...

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Zumwalt will work at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in its Menlo Park, California, office. He one day hopes to run for office in order to advocate for developing and rural communities. Seven members of the Class of 2021 explain how the law holds persona...

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After graduation, Suz will be working at Bronx Legal Services as a housing attorney. Seven members of the Class of 2021 explain how the law holds personal meaning and recall favorite memories of law school: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGm...

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As a Millstein Public Service fellow, Pandya will be moving to Washington, D.C. to pursue financial regulatory work in the federal government. Seven members of the Class of 2021 explain how the law holds personal meaning and recall favorite memories...

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Brenda is part of the January 2021 LL.M. program cohort and will graduate from Columbia Law School in October 2021. Seven members of the Class of 2021 explain how the law holds personal meaning and recall favorite memories of law school: https://ww...

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Amr is a member of the fall 2020 LL.M. cohort and is graduating from Columbia Law School in April 2021. Seven members of the Class of 2021 explain how the law holds personal meaning and recall favorite memories of law school: https://www.youtube.co...

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After graduation, Robinson will work as a litigation associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York City. “I’m excited about finally having the opportunity to take [everything I’ve learned] and put it into practice,” he says. Seven members...

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Since September 2018, we've followed this group of students on their Columbia Law journeys. Now, with graduation around the corner, we're checking in one last time.

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Learn what to expect when visiting campus. See the university’s COVID-19 Resource Guide and the Law School’s COVID-19 Information and Resources page for further information.

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Alumni of Color virtual event celebrating the Honorable Elreta Alexander ’45, the first African American woman to graduate from Columbia Law School. Featuring a presentation by historian and biographer Virginia Summey, Ph.D. Introduction by Dean ...

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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 Entrepreneur and former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang ’99 in conversation with Professor Jed Purdy. Introductory Remarks by Dean Gillian Lester.

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Learn more about Columbia Giving Day: https://givingday.columbia.edu/pages/columbia-law-school

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Join us for a discussion of the key decisions from the past term, and an analysis of the impact of the new Justices, in areas ranging from immigration to abortion to LGBTQ rights in employment to separation of powers. Our panel will be moderated by P...

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To learn more about Columbia Law School's LL.M. program, visit law.columbia.edu/llm.

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Learn what to expect when visiting campus this fall. See the university’s COVID-19 Resource Guide and the Law School’s COVID-19 Information and Resources page for further information.

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Explore our campus in Morningside Heights. Learn more: law.columbia.edu/admissions

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Panelists: Richard Briffault, Joseph P. Chamberlain Professor of Legislation and an expert on campaign finance, gerrymandering, and elections, and Myrna Pérez ’03, director of voting rights and elections at the Brennan Center for Justice, moderate...

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Gillian Metzger '95 Harlan Fiske Stone Professor of Constitutional Law Thomas W. Merrill Charles Evans Hughes Professor of Law Zachary Tripp '05 Partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Lecturer in Law May 29, 2020

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Gathered in spirit and online, the Class of 2020 graduated from Columbia Law School on May 20. Family, friends, and the Law School community joined more than 700 graduates for the virtual celebration. The ceremony included wisdom, advice, and exhorta...

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Gathered in spirit and online, the Class of 2020 graduated from Columbia Law School on May 20. Family, friends, and the Law School community joined more than 700 graduates for the virtual celebration. The ceremony included wisdom, advice, and exhorta...

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Gathered in spirit and online, the Class of 2020 graduated from Columbia Law School on May 20. Family, friends, and the Law School community joined more than 700 graduates for the virtual celebration. The ceremony included wisdom, advice, and exhorta...

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Gathered in spirit and online, the Class of 2020 graduated from Columbia Law School on May 20. Family, friends, and the Law School community joined more than 700 graduates for the virtual celebration. The ceremony included wisdom, advice, and exhorta...

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Gathered in spirit and online, the Class of 2020 graduated from Columbia Law School on May 20. Family, friends, and the Law School community joined more than 700 graduates for the virtual celebration. The ceremony included wisdom, advice, and exhorta...

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Gathered in spirit and online, the Class of 2020 graduated from Columbia Law School on May 20. Family, friends, and the Law School community joined more than 700 graduates for the virtual celebration. The ceremony included wisdom, advice, and exhorta...

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Gathered in spirit and online, the Class of 2020 graduated from Columbia Law School on May 20. Family, friends, and the Law School community joined more than 700 graduates for the virtual celebration. The ceremony included wisdom, advice, and exhorta...

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On May 20, more than 700 J.D., LL.M., J.S.D., and Executive LL.M. students will celebrate graduating from Columbia Law School. The virtual ceremony includes remarks from: Gillian Lester, Dean and Lucy G. Moses Professor of Law J.D. Class Speaker Cal...

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As they wrapped up their final semester from their homes because of the COVID-19 crisis, six members of the Class of 2020 shared their most memorable Law School experiences and what’s next. A human rights attorney from Nigeria, Bamisope Adeyanju ca...

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As they wrapped up their final semester from their homes because of the COVID-19 crisis, six members of the Class of 2020 shared their most memorable Law School experiences and what’s next. Justin Yun was a teacher with Teach for America before att...

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As they wrapped up their final semester from their homes because of the COVID-19 crisis, six members of the Class of 2020 shared their most memorable Law School experiences and what’s next. A Citizen of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, Mari Hulbut...

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As they wrapped up their final semester from their homes because of the COVID-19 crisis, six members of the Class of 2020 shared their most memorable Law School experiences and what they plan to do next. Meet Bamisope Adeyanju ’20, LL.M.; Mo’taz ...

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