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Senate confirms Sotomayor as U.S. Supreme Court justice

On Thursday, the Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed as the 111th Supreme Court justice by the Senate in a 68-31 victory. Stay tuned for updates.

On Thursday, the Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed as the 111th Supreme Court justice by the Senate in a 68-31 victory. Stay tuned for updates.

Obama picks Columbia lecturer Sotomayor as Supreme Court nominee

Federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor—a lecturer at Columbia Law School—made history when President Barack Obama, CC ’83, announced Tuesday morning that he will nominate her to the Supreme Court, making her the nation’s first Hispanic justice.

Federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor—a lecturer at Columbia Law School—made history when President Barack Obama, CC ’83, announced Tuesday morning that he will nominate her to the Supreme Court, making her the nation’s first Hispanic justice.

Eminent Domain Lawyer Recruits Law Students

When lawyer Norman Siegel appeared at Columbia Law School last Wednesday to discuss the history of eminent domain, he couldn’t help but invite the students in attendance to become part of its future.

When lawyer Norman Siegel appeared at Columbia Law School last Wednesday to discuss the history of eminent domain, he couldn’t help but invite the students in attendance to become part of its future.

Law School Confirms $3 Million Loss, Says Bloomberg.com

Columbia Law School has reported a loss of $3 million from its endowment as a result of investments linked to Bernie Madoff, according to Bloomberg.com.

Columbia Law School has reported a loss of $3 million from its endowment as a result of investments linked to Bernie Madoff, according to Bloomberg.com.

Take These Chances

This Saturday, hundreds of students from Columbia and thousands more around the country will be taking the LSAT. Until a few days ago, I was scheduled to be one of them.

This Saturday, hundreds of students from Columbia and thousands more around the country will be taking the LSAT. Until a few days ago, I was scheduled to be one of them.

Law Profs Speak for Constitution Day

The lecture hall at Jerome Green Hall was filled to capacity Wednesday evening as Columbia School of Law students and a number of undergraduates critically examined the U.S. Constitution.

The lecture hall at Jerome Green Hall was filled to capacity Wednesday evening as Columbia School of Law students and a number of undergraduates critically examined the U.S. Constitution.

Seeking Course Variety, Law Hires 4 New Profs

Just as April showers bring May flowers, spring brings academic hires—especially at Columbia Law School, where four new professors have recently joined on as part of an ongoing initiative to broade

Just as April showers bring May flowers, spring brings academic hires—especially at Columbia Law School, where four new professors have recently joined on as part of an ongoing initiative to broade

CU Law Profs Bring Expertise in Clinical Teaching to Eastern European Schools

“How would you feel about a doctor who had never interacted with a patient?” asked Columbia Law School professor Barbara Schatz, chair of the Public Interest Law Initiative, about the opportunity s

“How would you feel about a doctor who had never interacted with a patient?” asked Columbia Law School professor Barbara Schatz, chair of the Public Interest Law Initiative, about the opportunity s

Panel on Campus Suicide Calls for More Prevention

In light of increased focus on campus violence, experts from different disciplines convened at the Columbia Law School on Friday to discuss “Violence on Campus: Prediction, Prevention, and Response

In light of increased focus on campus violence, experts from different disciplines convened at the Columbia Law School on Friday to discuss “Violence on Campus: Prediction, Prevention, and Response

Deans, Alums Celebrate Law School's 150th Year

Change was the theme of the hour in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria at the kickoff of Columbia Law School’s sesquicentennial Friday, with attendees lauding the school’s international stud

Change was the theme of the hour in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria at the kickoff of Columbia Law School’s sesquicentennial Friday, with attendees lauding the school’s international stud