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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==
 
'''Website:''' http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants <br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants <br>
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'''Phone:''' (212) 854-2670<br>
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'''Phone:''' 212-854-2674<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@law.columbia.edu
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@ law.columbia.edu
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
 
*Juris Doctor (J.D.)
 
*Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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*3 years  
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**3 years  
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://web.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/learn/programming here]
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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]
  
 
====Admission statistics====
 
====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: 5,797
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Entering Class of 2016
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*Entering class size in 2013: 352
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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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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Bachelor's Degree
 
*Required Courses  
 
*Required Courses  
 
** None in particular
 
** None in particular
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For more information, click [http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/faqs/applicationeval#97261 here]
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For more information, click [http://web.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/faq/review#Undergraduate%20Choices? here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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* Average UGPA: 3.72
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*Minimum GPA: none
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*Median GPA of Entering class 2016: 3.70
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*Average GPA of Entering class 2016: 3.68
 
For more information, click [http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/admissions/classprofile here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/admissions/classprofile here]
  
 
====LSAT====
 
====LSAT====
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*Median score: 172
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*Minimum score: none
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*Average score: 171
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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.
 
For more information, click [http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/admissions/classprofile here]
 
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
 
 
*Resume
 
*Resume
 
*Personal Statement  
 
*Personal Statement  
 
*Official transcripts from universities attended
 
*Official transcripts from universities attended
 
*Letters of Reference (2)
 
*Letters of Reference (2)
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**Both should be academic letters if currently enrolled in an academic institution
 
*LSAT Score
 
*LSAT Score
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For more information, click [http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/faqs/appdocs here]
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*Optional Supplemental Statements
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*Dean's Letter, if applicable
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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]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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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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==Timeline 2018-2019==
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*September 1, 2018: Applicants may begin to submit applications to the J.D. program
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*September 8, 2018: Last LSAT administration date that meets the Early Decision Plan deadline.
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*November 15, 2018: Early Decision Plan application deadline
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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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For more information, click [https://www.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/regular-jd here]
  
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==Timeline 2012-2013==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*September 1, 2012 - Applicants may begin to submit applications to the J.D. program<br>
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*First year tuition: USD $67,532
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*Oct. 10, 2012 - Last LSAT administration date that meets the early Decision plan deadline.
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*First Year Tuition and Fees: USD $69,916
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*November 15, 2012 - Early Decision Plan application deadline
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*Total first year budget (including tuition and housing and living expenses): USD $97,580
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*December 3, 2012 - Last LSAT administration date that meets Columbia Law School's Regular Admission deadline
 
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*December 2012 - Decision letters mailed to Early Decision Plan applicants
 
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*January-April, 2013 - Notification letters mailed to Regular Admission applicants on a rolling basis
 
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*February 15, 2013 - Regular Admission application deadline
 
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For more information, click [http://web.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/calendar here]
 
  
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==Tuition 2012-2013==
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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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*First year tuition - $ 59,270 USD
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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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*Total first year budget (including tuition and housing and living expenses) – $79,950 USD
 
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For information on tuition and financial aid, click [http://web.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/financial-aid here]
 
  
 
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[[Category:Columbia University|Law]]
 
[[Category:Law|Columbia]]
 
[[Category:Law|Columbia]]

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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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