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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
'''Website:''' http://www.law.uchicago.edu/jd-program<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants <br>
'''Phone:''' 773.702.9484 <br>
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'''Phone:''' (212) 854-2670<br>
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@law.uchicago.edu
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@law.columbia.edu
  
  
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*Juris Doctor (J.D.)
 
*Juris Doctor (J.D.)
 
*3 years  
 
*3 years  
*Number of applications in 2008: 5000
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*Number of applications in 2008: 7988
*Class size in 2009: 190-195
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*Class size in 2009: 381
  
  
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====GPA====
 
====GPA====
 
*Minimum: N/A
 
*Minimum: N/A
*Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.68
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*Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.69
 
*Calculation method:
 
*Calculation method:
** Cumulative GPA
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** Cumulative UGPA
For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/faqs/about here]
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For more information, click [http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/admissions/classprofile here]
  
 
====LSAT====
 
====LSAT====
*Median score: 171
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*Median score: 172
 
*LSAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
 
*LSAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/faqs/about here]
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For more information, click [http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/admissions/classprofile here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*2 Page Application form
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*Biographical Information Sheet 
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*Personal Profile Sheet
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*Resume
 
*Personal Statement  
 
*Personal Statement  
 
*Official transcripts from universities attended
 
*Official transcripts from universities attended
*Resume
 
 
*Letters of Reference (2)
 
*Letters of Reference (2)
 
*LSAT Score
 
*LSAT Score
For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/http%3A/%252Fwwwstage.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/jdapply/overview here]
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For more information, click [http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/faqs/appdocs here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
*Applicable to a few applicants after application is submitted
 
  
 
==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
*September 1 - Applications begin
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*September 1, 2008 - Applicants may begin to submit applications to the J.D. program
*December 1 - Deadline for applying Early Decision
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*November 15, 2008 - Early Decision Plan application deadline
*End of December - Decisions released for Early Decision Applicants
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*December 6, 2008 - Last LSAT administration date that meets Columbia Law School's Regular Admission deadline
*End of January - Decisions released on a rolling basis for Regular Decision Applicants
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*December 2008 - Decision letters mailed to Early Decision Plan applicants
*February 1 - Deadline for applying Regular Decision
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*January-April, 2009 - Notification letters mailed to Regular Admission applicants on a rolling basis
*May 1 - Response forms due back to the Admissions Office
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*February 15, 2009 - Regular Admission application deadline
*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.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/admissions/importantdates here]
For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/application-calendar here]
 
  
  
 
==Tuition 2009-2010==
 
==Tuition 2009-2010==
*First year tuition (2009-2010) (Canadian student) - $ 43,900 USD
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*First year tuition (2009-2010) (Canadian student) - $ 44,124 USD
*Total first year fees (Canadian student incl. room and board) - $ 66,340 USD
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*Total first year fees (Canadian student incl. room and board) - $ 68,000 USD
*First year tuition (2008-2009) (Visa student) - $ 41,157 USD  
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*First year tuition (2008-2009) (Visa student) - $ 44,124 USD  
*Total first year fees (Visa student) – 66, 340 USD
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*Total first year fees (Visa student) – $68,000 USD
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 more information on tuition, click [http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/admissions/tuitionbr> and  
For information on admission scholarships, click [here http://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/financialaid/budget]
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For information on admission scholarships, click [http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/admissions/tuition here]
  
[[Category:University of Chicago [Law]]
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[[Category:University of Columbia|Law]]
[[Category: Law|Chicago]]
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[[Category:Law|Columbia]]

Revision as of 11:33, 7 September 2009

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Contacts

Website: http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants
Phone: (212) 854-2670
Admissions e-mail: admissions@law.columbia.edu


Program Information

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • 3 years
  • Number of applications in 2008: 7988
  • Class size in 2009: 381


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

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

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum: N/A
  • Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.69
  • Calculation method:
    • Cumulative UGPA

For more information, click here

LSAT

  • Median score: 172
  • LSAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Biographical Information Sheet
  • Personal Profile Sheet
  • Resume
  • Personal Statement
  • Official transcripts from universities attended
  • Letters of Reference (2)
  • LSAT Score

For more information, click here

Interview

Timeline

  • September 1, 2008 - Applicants may begin to submit applications to the J.D. program
  • November 15, 2008 - Early Decision Plan application deadline
  • December 6, 2008 - Last LSAT administration date that meets Columbia Law School's Regular Admission deadline
  • December 2008 - Decision letters mailed to Early Decision Plan applicants
  • January-April, 2009 - Notification letters mailed to Regular Admission applicants on a rolling basis
  • February 15, 2009 - Regular Admission application deadline

For more information, click here


Tuition 2009-2010

  • First year tuition (2009-2010) (Canadian student) - $ 44,124 USD
  • Total first year fees (Canadian student incl. room and board) - $ 68,000 USD
  • First year tuition (2008-2009) (Visa student) - $ 44,124 USD
  • Total first year fees (Visa student) – $68,000 USD

For more information on tuition, click [http://www.law.columbia.edu/jd_applicants/admissions/tuitionbr> and For information on admission scholarships, click here