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COLUMBIA JOURNAL OF TRANSNATIONAL LAW ASSOCIATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 132947415 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B53Z · Education · Micro (<$100K) · jtl.columbia.edu
revenue
$25K
expenses
$22K
net assets
$194K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

PUBLICATION OF LEGAL JOURNAL BY STUDENTS OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL WITH APPROXIMATELY 120 SUBSCRIBERS IN MORE THAN 60 COUNTRIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Student-run academic journal at Columbia University Law School publishing scholarship on transnational, comparative, and international law. The journal produces a print volume annually and maintains an online bulletin featuring shorter legal analyses. It serves a global audience of legal scholars, practitioners, and institutions interested in cross-border legal issues.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Journal Publication
Annual print publication of peer-edited scholarly articles on transnational, comparative, and international law topics
The Bulletin
Online platform publishing timely legal analysis and commentary on emerging issues in international law
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 4 activities
    • Dissemination of short-form legal commentary and analysis
      Publishes blogposts, essays, interviews, and shorter-form legal analyses on contemporary transnational law issues, such as climate disclosure regulations in Singapore, fiscal implications of ReArm Europe, caste discrimination legislation, and plurilingual treaty interpretation. These materials complement the journal’s formal publications and broaden engagement with current legal debates.
    • International distribution and academic impact of research
      Distributes the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law to subscribers in over sixty countries and maintains significant academic influence, with its publications cited by the U.S. Supreme Court, federal appellate and trial courts, and included in suggested reading lists in legal casebooks and other law review publications.
    • Publication of the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law
      Produces and publishes a student-edited legal journal at Columbia University Law School, releasing multiple issues annually that feature peer-reviewed scholarly articles, notes, and commentaries on transnational legal issues. The journal has published volumes since 1961, with recent issues covering topics such as war reparations, international courts, U.S. foreign policy, and transnational legal theory.
    • Thematic and special issue publication on transnational legal topics
      Regularly publishes annual theme issues and special editions focused on pressing international law subjects, including international taxation, trade embargoes, China's legal development, sovereign debt, socialist law, satellite communications, and digital governance. A notable example is the January 2018 special issue (Volume 56, Issue 2) dedicated to the Model International Mobility Convention, accompanied by expert commentaries.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Awarding the Wolfgang Friedmann Memorial Award
      Presents the annual Wolfgang Friedmann Memorial Award to distinguished scholars or practitioners who have made outstanding contributions to the field of international or transnational law. The award has been conferred each year since 1975, with recent recipients including John F. Kerry (2025), Judge Sarah Cleveland (2024), and Judge Navi Pillay (2023).
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$25K
Contributions & grants$28K112%
Program service revenue$22K86%
Investment income$6K26%
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expenses
Total expenses$22K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
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balance sheet
Total assets$203K
Cash—
Investments—
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Net assets$194K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +257.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 12
  • ANISHA N DANGORIA — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANU BRADFORD — BOARD MEMBER
  • CARLO-EDOARDO CARLON — BOARD MEMBER
  • CLARK B LOMBARDI — BOARD MEMBER
  • DANIEL C EDMUNDSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOUGLAS A DOETSCH — BOARD MEMBER
  • FREDERICK T DAVIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MERRITT B FOX — BOARD MEMBER
  • P NICHOLAS KOURIDES — BOARD MEMBER
  • PETROS C MAVROIDIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • SARAH CLEVELAND — BOARD MEMBER
  • YEN CHU — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Board of Advisors Partner — Offers guidance and expertise to CJTL.
  • Board of Directors Partner — Provides institutional support to CJTL.
  • Columbia Global Policy Initiative Partner — Convened the International Migration Project that developed the Model International Mobility Convention in collaboration with the Journal.
  • Columbia Journal of Transnational Law Network — Staff members of the Journal contribute regularly to the Bulletin.
  • Columbia Law School Network — Hosts the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law and faculty members participate in award events.
  • Columbia Law School Network — Hosts the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law as a student-edited journal affiliated with the law school.
  • Columbia Law School Partner — Hosts the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law and shares institutional affiliation with its leadership and award recipients.
  • Columbia Law School Partner — Hosts the annual Friedmann Conference whose proceedings have been published by CJTL.
  • Columbia Society of International Law Network — Founded as the Bulletin of the Columbia Society of International Law; originated from student group activities.
  • John F. Kerry Partner — Recipient of the 2025 Wolfgang Friedmann Memorial Award for contributions to transnational law.
  • University Club of New York Partner — Host venue for the 2026 Wolfgang Friedmann Memorial Award Banquet.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Expanding Legal Protection Beyond Compliance via Rights-Based Frameworks
    methodology: rights_based_approach
    By advocating for legal frameworks that center human harm and needs—rather than mere compliance with existing rules—the organization seeks to achieve more effective protection in areas like armed conflict and cross-border mobility, because rights-based approaches produce more equitable and durable outcomes.
  • Scholarly Recognition as Field Advancement
    methodology: award_based_recognition
    By honoring distinguished scholars and practitioners through an annual ceremony, the organization promotes excellence and progress in transnational law because public recognition激励s continued contribution, inspires emerging professionals, and reinforces normative commitment to the rule of law.
  • Student-Led Academic Publishing
    methodology: student_led_publishing
    By involving law students in the editorial and production process of a scholarly journal, the organization advances both legal education and the quality of transnational legal discourse, because experiential learning deepens understanding and produces rigorously vetted scholarship.
  • Transnational Legal Scholarship through Comparative and Doctrinal Analysis
    methodology: transnational_legal_scholarship
    By publishing peer-edited, rigorous legal scholarship that employs doctrinal analysis, policy evaluation, and comparative modeling, the organization advances understanding of transnational law because structured academic inquiry clarifies complex international legal problems and informs practical solutions.