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==Location==
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116th St & Broadway <br>
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New York, NY 10027 <br>
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United States of America
  
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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Columbia Law School
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'''Website:''' http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants <br>
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<br>Office of Admissions
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'''Phone:''' 212-854-2674<br>
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<br>116th St.
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@ law.columbia.edu
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<br>New York, NY 10027-7297
 
  
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'''Website:'''
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==Program Information==
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www.law.columbia.edu
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*Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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<br>'''Telephone:''' (212) 854-2670
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**3 years
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<br>'''Email:''' Admissions@law.columbia.edu
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**For more information, click [http://www.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd here]
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*Joint programs are available:
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**For more information, click [http://web.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/learn/programming here]
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====Admission statistics====
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Entering Class of 2016
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*Total number of applicants: 5,877
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*Total number of students enrolled: 391
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**Women: 46%
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**International: 13%
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**Students of Color: 39%
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**Median LSAT: 172
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**Average LSAT: 170
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**Median UGPA: 3.70
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**Average UGPA: 3.68
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For more information, click [http://www.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/experience/class-profile here]
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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===General Notes===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Applicants can apply electronically or on paper. No method is preferred.
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*Bachelor's Degree
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*Approximately 370 students enroll each year.
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*Required Courses
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*Entire academic record, including SAT scores and GPA, are considered along with the other personal and biographical information.
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** None in particular
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*Columbia Law offers 3 degree programs: the J.D., a three year post-graduate law degree, the LL.M. (Masters of Law), a one-year program geared toward foreign-trained lawyers, and the J.S.D. (Doctor of the Science of Law), a doctorate degree requiring a prior law degree as well as the submission and oral defense of a dissertation.
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For more information, click [http://web.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/faq/review#Undergraduate%20Choices? here]
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===Criteria===
 
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====Required classes====
 
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*Must hold or expect to hold a bachelor's degree prior to September of the entry year
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*There are no minimum cut-offs for GPA. However, the entering class of 2011 had a median GPA of 3.71 and a mean GPA of 3.69.
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*Minimum GPA: none
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*Median GPA of Entering class 2016: 3.70
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====Law School Admission Test (LSAT)====
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*Average GPA of Entering class 2016: 3.68
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*All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
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For more information, click [http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/admissions/classprofile here]
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*There are no minimum cutoff scores for the LSAT.
 
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*The October LSAT score is the last score accepted for the Early Decision Plan.
 
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*The December LSAT score is the last score accepted for Regular Decision applicants. 
 
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*An LSAT score is considered valid for no longer than 5 years. Regular decision candidates applying for admission to the 2008 entering class may submit LSAT scores earned on or after the June 2003 administration, but no later than the December 2007 administration.
 
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*If the LSAT is taken more than once, the entire LSAT testing history is evaluated when considering applications for admission.
 
  
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Check out this link for more information:
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====LSAT====
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http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/faqs/requirements
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*Minimum score: none
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*Median score of Entering class 2016: 172
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*Average score of Entering class 2016: 170
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*If LSAT was taken more than once, all LSAT scores will be considered
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*The LSAT must be taken before December 2017 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than five years will not be accepted.
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For more information, click [http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/admissions/classprofile here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Biographical Information Sheet
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*Application Form through LSAC
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*Personal Profile Sheet
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*Resume
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*Personal Statement/Essay
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*Personal Statement  
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*Two letters of recommendation
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*Official transcripts from universities attended
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*Resume (required)  
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*Letters of Reference (2)
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*Application fee ($70)
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**Both should be academic letters if currently enrolled in an academic institution
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*Applicants can apply through either a paper or an electronic application through LSDAS to Columbia Law School.
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*LSAT Score
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*Personal interviews are not included in the selection process.
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*Optional Supplemental Statements
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*Dean's Letter, if applicable
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/jd_application
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*USD$ 85 non-refundable Application Fee
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For more information, click [http://www.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/regular-jd here]
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==Admissions==
 
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*Early Decision applicants will be notified in December 2008.
 
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*Regular Decision applicants should be notified by late April 2009.
 
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*Enrollment deposit is due May 1st 2009.
 
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Check out this link for more information regarding admissions:
 
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http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/admissions/importantdates
 
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==Deadlines==
 
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*Applicants may start applying to the J.D. program on September 1st.
 
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*Last LSAT date that meets Early Decision plan deadline: October 4th.
 
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*Early Decision Plan application deadline: November 15th.
 
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*Last LSAT date that meets Regular Admission deadline: December 6th. 
 
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*Decision letters mailed to Early Decision Plan applicants in December 2008.
 
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*Regular Admission application deadline: February 15th, 2009.
 
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*Notification letters mailed to accepted applicants on a rolling basis from January to April 2008.
 
  
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Check out this link for more information regarding deadlines:
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==Interview==
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http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/admissions/importantdates
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*Some candidates are selected for an interview, however it is not required for the admissions process
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*Skype interview
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For more information, click [http://www.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/faq/application here]
  
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==Tuition==
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==Timeline 2018-2019==
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*Tuition for 2008-2009 is $44,124.  
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*September 1, 2018: Applicants may begin to submit applications to the J.D. program
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*$1,550 for additional mandatory fees (health services, student activities, and University facilities).
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*September 8, 2018: Last LSAT administration date that meets the Early Decision Plan deadline.
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*$1,498 for hospital care insurance and standard medical coverage is required, unless students can show proof of comparable coverage.
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*November 15, 2018: Early Decision Plan application deadline
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*Total estimated budget is $68,000 for a single student.
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*January 1, 2018: Free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) may be submitted
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*January 26th, 2019: Last LSAT administration date that meets Regular Admission deadline
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*February 15, 2018: Regular Admission application deadline
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*February 15, 2019: Financial Aid Application deadline
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*July 15th, 2019: Transfer Application Deadline
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** For more information, click [https://www.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/transfer-student here]
  
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Check out this link for more information regarding student expenses: http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/admissions/tuition
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For more information, click [https://www.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/regular-jd here]
  
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==Statistics==  
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*For the entering Class of 2011, 381 JD students matriculated in an application class of 7,988.
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*First year tuition: USD $67,532
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*LSAT Median: 172
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*First Year Tuition and Fees: USD $69,916
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*LSAT Mean: 171
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*Total first year budget (including tuition and housing and living expenses): USD $97,580
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*LSAT 25/75 Percentile: 170/175
 
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*GPA Median: 3.71
 
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*GPA Mean: 3.69
 
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*GPA 25/75 Percentile: 3.58/3.82
 
  
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Check out this link for more information regarding student expenses: http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/admissions/classprofile
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For more information on tuition, click [https://www.law.columbia.edu/admissions/graduate-legal-studies/tuition-fees-and-financial-aid here] <br>
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For information on financial aid, click [https://www.law.columbia.edu/admissions/graduate-legal-studies/llm-program/financial-assistance-fellowships-and-loans here]
  
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Location

116th St & Broadway
New York, NY 10027
United States of America

Contacts

Website: http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants
Phone: 212-854-2674
Admissions e-mail: admissions@ law.columbia.edu

Program Information

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.)
    • 3 years
    • For more information, click here
  • Joint programs are available:
    • For more information, click here

Admission statistics

Entering Class of 2016

  • Total number of applicants: 5,877
  • Total number of students enrolled: 391
    • Women: 46%
    • International: 13%
    • Students of Color: 39%
    • Median LSAT: 172
    • Average LSAT: 170
    • Median UGPA: 3.70
    • Average UGPA: 3.68

For more information, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Required Courses
    • None in particular

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum GPA: none
  • Median GPA of Entering class 2016: 3.70
  • Average GPA of Entering class 2016: 3.68

For more information, click here

LSAT

  • Minimum score: none
  • Median score of Entering class 2016: 172
  • Average score of Entering class 2016: 170
  • If LSAT was taken more than once, all LSAT scores will be considered
  • The LSAT must be taken before December 2017 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than five years will not be accepted.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Application Form through LSAC
  • Resume
  • Personal Statement
  • Official transcripts from universities attended
  • Letters of Reference (2)
    • Both should be academic letters if currently enrolled in an academic institution
  • LSAT Score
  • Optional Supplemental Statements
  • Dean's Letter, if applicable
  • USD$ 85 non-refundable Application Fee

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Some candidates are selected for an interview, however it is not required for the admissions process
  • Skype interview

For more information, click here

Timeline 2018-2019

  • September 1, 2018: Applicants may begin to submit applications to the J.D. program
  • September 8, 2018: Last LSAT administration date that meets the Early Decision Plan deadline.
  • November 15, 2018: Early Decision Plan application deadline
  • January 1, 2018: Free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) may be submitted
  • January 26th, 2019: Last LSAT administration date that meets Regular Admission deadline
  • February 15, 2018: Regular Admission application deadline
  • February 15, 2019: Financial Aid Application deadline
  • July 15th, 2019: Transfer Application Deadline
    • For more information, click here

For more information, click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • First year tuition: USD $67,532
  • First Year Tuition and Fees: USD $69,916
  • Total first year budget (including tuition and housing and living expenses): USD $97,580

For more information on tuition, click here
For information on financial aid, click here

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