Dr. Hillel Parness

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Biography

Hillel Parness is a Lecturer at Columbia Law School, focusing on the intersection of intellectual property and the Internet, with particular emphasis on secondary liability in copyright and trademark law. He teaches seminars that explore these critical issues. As the principal founder of Parness Law Firm, he leads a boutique litigation practice specializing in intellectual property, operating between New York and New Jersey. Before establishing his own firm in 2014, Hillel worked at several prestigious national and international law firms, including Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner, Lovells, and Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi. He received his J.D. from Columbia Law School in 1995 and holds an A.B. from Columbia College's Accelerated Interdisciplinary Legal Education Program. Hillel continues to contribute to the field through teaching and practice, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of intellectual property law.

Courses

Intellectual Property in the Digital Age

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.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.67
TOEFL
Total
Required:105
IELTS
Overall
Required:8
Prerequisites
First degree in law (LL.B. or equivalent) from a accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Columbia's Application Portal submission
  • LSAC CAS registration
  • Personal Statement
  • Résumé or CV
  • Application Fee ($85)
  • All post-secondary transcripts and diplomas
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores
Specialization Notes

General LL.M. program. Columbia Law School does not have a separate 'Department of Tax Law' for admissions; tax law is a specialization within the LL.M. or J.D. curriculum.

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:105
IELTS
Overall
Required:8
Prerequisites
First degree in law (LL.B. or equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Application through Columbia Application Portal
  • LSAC Credential Assembly Service
  • Personal Statement
  • Résumé
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores
Specialization Notes

Public International Law is a major field of study within the general LL.M. program rather than a separate 'Department of Public International Law' for admissions.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:105
IELTS
Overall
Required:8
Prerequisites
First degree in law Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from a U.S. law school
Application Checklist
  • Application Portal submission
  • Personal Statement (max 2 pages)
  • Résumé or CV
  • Dissertation Proposal
  • Writing Sample
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts via LSAC
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores
Specialization Notes

Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.) program, the highest degree in law offered by Columbia University.