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Over three years at Columbia Law School, you'll harness the advantages of a prestigious institution while becoming part of a close community of ambitious scholars destined to shape the legal profession. Your J.D. journey at Columbia extends well beyond lectures, linking academic rigor with practical application. The curriculum features internationally oriented courses spanning both innovative and established legal domains, addressing pressing topics in contemporary jurisprudence. Engage with legal professionals and local organizations through diverse hands-on opportunities including clinics, externships, and policy initiatives that reveal law in action. Collaborate with distinguished faculty mentors to address complex challenges using interdisciplinary approaches blending data analysis, advocacy, and legal strategy. Develop a global perspective as you examine law's role in personal circumstances, court systems, and cross-border relations. Upon graduation, you'll possess the skills and insights to excel in our rapidly evolving, interconnected legal landscape.
Applicant must have earned by the time of matriculation a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or its equivalent as determined by the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC).
English Language Requirement
Applicant must have TOEFL score of 600 on paper-and-pencil test, 100 on the internet-based test and IELTS score of 7.5