Columbia Law School at Columbia University

The study of law at Columbia University dates back to its founding in 1754 as King’s College in Lower Manhattan. As one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the U.S., Columbia has shaped the laws and judicial systems of the country since its inception. 

Columbia Law School is at the center of international scholarship and professional activity.  The faculty, centers, and institutes extend their impact beyond campus and into the international community. The students have access to a range of globally-oriented opportunities based both in New York City and around the world.  The graduates are well-prepared for cross-border careers spanning the public, private, and non-profit sectors.  

Columbia Law School’s research centers and programs reflect the wide range of expertise encompassed by the faculty. The centers and programs draw upon rigorous faculty scholarship to explore foundational, emerging, and interdisciplinary areas of the law. They convene policymakers, judges, business leaders, and academics from across the globe, and provide students with opportunities to work directly with faculty and experienced research professionals.

Columbia Law graduates are sought after by the world's top employers. The students have attained leadership roles at eminent social justice organizations, law firms, NGOs, governmental entities and academic institutions.