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Professor Dr. Aidan Synnott

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Biography

Aidan Synnott is a partner in Paul, Weiss’s Litigation Department and serves as the global co-chair of the Antitrust Practice Group. He focuses on antitrust litigation, compliance, international arbitration, bankruptcy litigation, and complex commercial disputes. Aidan holds leadership roles in several professional associations, including chairing the Antitrust Trade Regulation Committee of the New York City Bar Association and serving on the Executive Committees of the New York State Bar Association's Commercial Federal Litigation Section and Antitrust Section. He is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the New York Bar Foundation. Aidan's clients commend his 'sharp, commercially minded, responsive' approach and recognize his ability to achieve exceptional results in difficult circumstances. He has been acknowledged by Chambers USA, Legal 500, U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers in America, Who's Who Legal, and Lawdragon 500 as a leading litigation practitioner.

Research Interests

Courses

Fall 2025 L8187 S. Pretrial Commercial Litigation

Requirements for Columbia Law School

Bachelor Program

Requirements

GRE General

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent

Application Checklist

  • LSAC CAS Registration
  • Application Form
  • Application Fee ($85)
  • Academic Transcripts
  • LSAT or GRE Scores
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Résumé
  • Personal Statement
  • Dean's Appraisal/Certification

Specialization Notes

Juris Doctor (J.D.) program. While 'Department of Law' is not a formal administrative division for admissions, this entry covers the primary J.D. program.