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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

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GPA

• Minimum GPA: none
• Median GPA of Entering class 2013: 3.70
• Average GPA of Entering class 2013: 3.67

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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.

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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

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Interview

• Skype interview (new)

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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

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Tuition 2012-2013

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

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