LLM Law at Columbia University

Programme overview

Explore the curriculum as well as academic and experiential learning options inside and outside the classroom. Program offers you one year of boundless opportunities for intellectual, professional, and personal growth.

Faculty: Columbia Law School | Department: Law | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Our course guide contains the latest information on curriculum and experiential learning opportunities. Earn 24 points of academic credit (and a minimum of 11 credits per term).

Career pathways

The office also maintains close contact with our broad network of alumni.

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Application information

USD 88,996 a year (2026-27). Standard tuition in the Columbia Law School J.D. and LL.M. cost of attendance for 2026-27. Excludes student activity, university services and health fees, health insurance and living costs. Source

Law J.D. entry: fall 2027 class.

J.D. applications for the fall 2027 class open September 15, 2026. The Regular Decision deadline is February 15, 2027 (applications are evaluated on a rolling basis). The Early Decision deadline is November 15, 2026. The application fee is $85, paid through LSAC. GRE or LSAT is accepted.

LL.M. 2027-2028 applications are due December 2, 2026. The application fee is $85, nonrefundable. Executive LL.M. 2027: Early Decision deadline October 1, 2026; Regular deadline December 2, 2026; application fee $85.

Columbia Engineering MS express application (Columbia students and alumni) requires no application fee.

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