New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Law - Law and Philosophy in New York United States | Columbia University
Columbia University
|
New York United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
70,628
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Columbia Law School seeks to enroll LL.M. candidates who exhibit outstanding academic and professional achievement, as evidenced by their background, recommendations, and academic record. The selection process evaluates applicants' capacity for intensive scholarly work, considering both their demonstrated abilities and personal drive. The school values diversity in all forms, recognizing how varied perspectives enhance our community. We encourage applications from individuals with wide-ranging backgrounds and life experiences. The study of law and philosophy explores core questions about legal systems and their ideal forms. This interdisciplinary field covers broad legal theory (examining law's essence) to specific legal analysis (philosophical scrutiny of particular legal domains). Academic work in this area incorporates multiple philosophical disciplines, such as knowledge theory, metaphysics, moral philosophy, political theory, and philosophy of consciousness and communication.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission, you must hold a first degree in law (generally defined as the degree which qualifies you to practice law in your jurisdiction). A degree in a field other than law generally does not suffice for admission. Personal Statement Résumé  All post-secondary transcripts and diplomas Statement of rank (if official transcripts from your first law degree do not include your class rank) Two letters of recommendation (preferably one from a law professor and one from a work supervisor)
Tuition
USD
70,628