THE Columbia Journal of Race and Law (CJRL) is the newest addition to Columbia Law School’s rich tradition of scholarly publications. Set to begin publication in the 2010-2011 academic year, the Journal is an exciting and unique opportunity to deepen the discourse on race and the law both within Columbia as well as the broader legal community.

OUR mission is to establish a dialogue on historic and contemporary notions of socio-political and legal challenges facing racial and ethnic minorities. While recognizing the overlapping intersections amongst racial and ethnic groups, we hope to embrace the continual importance of prioritizing this discourse as a means of better understanding contemporary issues, in addition to embarking on new paths for social progress.

CJRL seeks to publish articles that make a substantive contribution to the current dialogue surrounding issues such as affirmative action, immigration, employment law, community development, criminal law, environmental justice, voting rights, and education. The Journal is committed to publishing articles that inspire new thought, explore new alternatives, and contribute to the current jurisprudence and public policy.