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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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Columbia Law School
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'''Website:''' http://www.law.uchicago.edu/jd-program<br>
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<br>Office of Admissions
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'''Phone:''' 773.702.9484 <br>
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<br>116th St.
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@law.uchicago.edu
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<br>New York, NY 10027-7297
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==Program Information==
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*Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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*3 years
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*Number of applications in 2008: 5000
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*Class size in 2009: 190-195
  
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'''Website:'''
 
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www.law.columbia.edu
 
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<br>'''Telephone:''' (212) 854-2670
 
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<br>'''Email:''' Admissions@law.columbia.edu
 
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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===General Notes===
 
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*Applicants can apply electronically or on paper. No method is preferred.
 
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*Approximately 370 students enroll each year.
 
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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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*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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===Criteria===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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====Required classes====
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*Degree: Undergraduate Degree in Canada (any discipline)
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*Must hold or expect to hold a bachelor's degree prior to September of the entry year
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*Required Courses
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** None
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/http%3A/%252Fwwwstage.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/jdapply/overview]
  
 
====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: N/A
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*Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.68
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*Calculation method:
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** Cumulative GPA
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/faqs/about]
  
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====Law School Admission Test (LSAT)====
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====LSAT====
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*All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
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*Median score: 171
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*There are no minimum cutoff scores for the LSAT.
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*LSAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
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*The October LSAT score is the last score accepted for the Early Decision Plan.
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/faqs/about]
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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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http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/faqs/requirements
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
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*Biographical Information Sheet
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*2 Page Application form
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*Personal Profile Sheet
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*Personal Statement  
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*Personal Statement/Essay
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*Official transcripts from universities attended
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*Two letters of recommendation
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*Resume
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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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*LSAT Score
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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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For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/http%3A/%252Fwwwstage.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/jdapply/overview]
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*Personal interviews are not included in the selection process.
 
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/jd_application
 
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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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http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/admissions/importantdates
 
  
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==Tuition==
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==Interview==
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*Tuition for 2008-2009 is $44,124.
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*Applicable to a few applicants after application is submitted
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*$1,550 for additional mandatory fees (health services, student activities, and University facilities).
 
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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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*Total estimated budget is $68,000 for a single student.
 
  
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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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==Timeline==
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September 1 Applications begin
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December 1 Deadline for applying Early Decision
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End of December Decisions released for Early Decision Applicants
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End of January Decisions released on a rolling basis for Regular Decision Applicants
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February 1 Deadline for applying Regular Decision
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May 1 Response forms due back to the Admissions Office
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Early May University loan materials sent to all admitted applicants who have reserved seats in the class.
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/application-calendar]
  
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==Statistics==
 
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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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*LSAT Median: 172
 
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*LSAT Mean: 171
 
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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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==Tuition 2009-2010==
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*First year tuition (2009-2010) (Canadian student) - $ 43,900 USD
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*Total first year fees (Canadian student incl. room and board) - $ 66,340 USD
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*First year tuition (2008-2009) (Visa student) - $ 41,157 USD
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*Total first year fees (Visa student) – 66, 340 USD
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For more information on tuition, click [here http://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/financialaid/budget]<br> and [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/internationalstudents] <br>
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For information on admission scholarships, click [here http://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/financialaid/budget]
  
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[[Category:Columbia University]]
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[[Category:University of Chicago [Law]]
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[[Category:Law]]
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[[Category: Law|Chicago]]

Revision as of 11:23, 7 September 2009

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Contacts

Website: http://www.law.uchicago.edu/jd-program
Phone: 773.702.9484
Admissions e-mail: admissions@law.uchicago.edu


Program Information

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • 3 years
  • Number of applications in 2008: 5000
  • Class size in 2009: 190-195


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Undergraduate Degree in Canada (any discipline)
  • Required Courses
    • None

For more information, click [1]

GPA

  • Minimum: N/A
  • Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.68
  • Calculation method:
    • Cumulative GPA

For more information, click [2]

LSAT

  • Median score: 171
  • LSAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline

For more information, click [3]

Supporting Documents

  • 2 Page Application form
  • Personal Statement
  • Official transcripts from universities attended
  • Resume
  • Letters of Reference (2)
  • LSAT Score

For more information, click [4]

Interview

  • Applicable to a few applicants after application is submitted

Timeline

September 1 Applications begin December 1 Deadline for applying Early Decision End of December Decisions released for Early Decision Applicants End of January Decisions released on a rolling basis for Regular Decision Applicants February 1 Deadline for applying Regular Decision May 1 Response forms due back to the Admissions Office Early May University loan materials sent to all admitted applicants who have reserved seats in the class. For more information, click [5]


Tuition 2009-2010

  • First year tuition (2009-2010) (Canadian student) - $ 43,900 USD
  • Total first year fees (Canadian student incl. room and board) - $ 66,340 USD
  • First year tuition (2008-2009) (Visa student) - $ 41,157 USD
  • Total first year fees (Visa student) – 66, 340 USD

For more information on tuition, click [here http://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/financialaid/budget]
and [6]
For information on admission scholarships, click [here http://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/financialaid/budget]

[[Category:University of Chicago [Law]]

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