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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 2013: 3.70
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*Average GPA of Entering class 2013: 3.67
 
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 2013: 171
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*Average score of Entering class 2013: 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 2013 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than June 2009 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  
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*Letters of Reference (2)
 
*Letters of Reference (2)
 
*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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*Application Fee
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For more information, click [http://web.law.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/microsites/admissions/jd/files/2014/2014-jd-application-instructions.pdf here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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*Skype interview (new)
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For more information, click [http://web.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/interview-program here]
  
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==Timeline 2012-2013==
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
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*September 1, 2012 - Applicants may begin to submit applications to the J.D. program<br>
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*September 1, 2013 - Applicants may begin to submit applications to the J.D. program
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*Oct. 10, 2012 - Last LSAT administration date that meets the early Decision plan deadline.
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*October 7, 2013 - Last LSAT administration date that meets the Early Decision Plan deadline.
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*November 15, 2012 - Early Decision Plan application deadline
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*November 15, 2013 - Early Decision Plan application deadline
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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 9, 2013 - Last LSAT administration date that meets Regular Admission deadline
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*December 2012 - Decision letters mailed to Early Decision Plan applicants
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*March 3, 2014 - Regular Admission application deadline  
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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  
 
 
For more information, click [http://web.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/calendar here]
 
For more information, click [http://web.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/calendar here]
  
 
==Tuition 2012-2013==
 
==Tuition 2012-2013==
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*First year tuition - $ 59,270 USD
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*First year tuition - $ 55, 916
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*Total first year budget (including tuition and housing and living expenses) – $79,950 USD
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*Total first year budget (including tuition and housing and living expenses) – $82,795 USD
 
For information on tuition and financial aid, click [http://web.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/financial-aid here]
 
For information on tuition and financial aid, click [http://web.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/financial-aid here]
  
 
[[Category:Columbia University|Law]]
 
[[Category:Columbia University|Law]]
 
[[Category:Law|Columbia]]
 
[[Category:Law|Columbia]]

Revision as of 20:57, 27 January 2014

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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
  • Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here

Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2013: 5,797
  • Entering class size in 2013: 352

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 2013: 3.70
  • Average GPA of Entering class 2013: 3.67

For more information, click here

LSAT

  • Minimum score: none
  • Median score of Entering class 2013: 171
  • Average score of Entering class 2013: 170
  • If LSAT was taken more than once, all LSAT scores will be considered
  • The LSAT must be taken before December 2013 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than June 2009 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)
  • LSAT Score
  • Optional Supplemental Statements
  • Dean's Letter, if applicable
  • Application Fee

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Skype interview (new)

For more information, click here

Timeline 2013-2014

  • September 1, 2013 - Applicants may begin to submit applications to the J.D. program
  • October 7, 2013 - Last LSAT administration date that meets the Early Decision Plan deadline.
  • November 15, 2013 - Early Decision Plan application deadline
  • December 9, 2013 - Last LSAT administration date that meets Regular Admission deadline
  • March 3, 2014 - Regular Admission application deadline

For more information, click here

Tuition 2012-2013

  • First year tuition - $ 55, 916
  • Total first year budget (including tuition and housing and living expenses) – $82,795 USD

For information on tuition and financial aid, click here

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