Columbia Law School is among the oldest and most distinguished law schools in America. Its faculty and graduates have a long tradition of private practice and of public service in the judiciary, in government, and in non-governmental public interest organizations. Columbia-trained lawyers contribute to the development of law both in the United States and throughout the world.
Many extraordinarily talented and capable people have chosen Columbia for their graduate studies in law. We are pleased that students of such high caliber chose the law as a profession and that they decided to continue their studies at Columbia. We also know that their choice imposes a special responsibility on us to shape our program of study to enable them to use their talent and training for the improvement of society and to create for themselves professional careers, whether in practice, public service, or teaching, that will bring them enrichment and satisfaction.
The faculty of law at Columbia is among the finest anywhere. Faculty members are committed to serious scholarship and their work is at the forefront of developments in such areas as corporate and securities law; international law; comparative law; law in science and technology; intellectual property law; constitutional law, human rights law; and jurisprudence. They use their skills to stimulate students to think for themselves and to help students make their own original contributions to legal scholarship. There are many opportunities for students and faculty members to collaborate on research and to engage frequently in an informal sharing of ideas. The intellectual environment of the School is a rich and creative one
