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The Columbia Law School Federalist Society is a group of conservative, libertarian, and moderate students interested in the current state of the legal order. We hold a variety of views and ideologies, but we share a common belief that the state exists to preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that it is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be.

The Society at Columbia seeks to promote an awareness of these principles by sponsoring debates and lectures on all topics of the law. It has also created a conservative and libertarian intellectual network that extends to all levels of the legal community. We welcome all who are interested in these ideas to participate.

If you are interested in joining the Federalist Society please contact Olga Kaplan, our membership chair.

Upcoming Events:

Monday, March 10:

Dr. Abigail Thernstrom and Professor Olati Johnson, "Is the Race (Problem in this Country) Over?"

12:20 PM, JG 102

Tuesday, March 11:

Judge Richard Posner, "How Judges Think"

12:20 PM, JG 102

Wednesday, March 12: Hurricane Katrina Relief Poker Tournment

7:00-9:00 PM, Lenfest Cafe

Monday, April 7:
"Mr. Bin Laden, Would You Like to Change Your Long Distance Carrier?" 

A debate on the proposal for immunity for telecoms

12:20 PM, JG 101