New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Law - Litigation and Dispute Resolution in New York United States | Columbia University
Columbia University
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New York United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
78,444
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Columbia Law School seeks to enroll LL.M. Program 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, along with their demonstrated dedication and work ethic. Columbia values diverse perspectives, actively encouraging applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and life experiences. Discover additional details about the application process below. Many aspiring lawyers are drawn to the courtroom's adversarial nature, which encompasses multiple legal disciplines while requiring tactical thinking, persuasive abilities, and procedural expertise. Both U.S. and international entities increasingly utilize alternative dispute resolution approaches like arbitration, mediation, and negotiation. Competent legal professionals must master these varied techniques to best serve their clients' needs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 8.0
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.
Once you are ready to apply, submit the following materials through Columbia's LL.M. Program application on LSAC.org:
Personal Statement
Resume
Application fee of $85 (nonrefundable and not credited to your tuition if admitted)
Fellowship application essays (if applicable)
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)
English standardized test score (required for all applicants, except those who are automatically waived and those who receive a waiver, only the internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or the Academic Version of the IELTS will be accepted).
Applicants should attempt to obtain scores that meet the following minimum requirements. If scores fall below the following levels, chances of admission could be adversely impacted despite strong factors elsewhere in an application.
TOEFL iBT (Test Center or Home Edition) - 105 Overall Score
IELTS (Test Center or Online) - 8 Overall Score
Once you are ready to apply, submit the following materials through Columbia's LL.M. Program application on LSAC.org:
Personal Statement
Resume
Application fee of $85 (nonrefundable and not credited to your tuition if admitted)
Fellowship application essays (if applicable)
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)
English standardized test score (required for all applicants, except those who are automatically waived and those who receive a waiver, only the internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or the Academic Version of the IELTS will be accepted).
Applicants should attempt to obtain scores that meet the following minimum requirements. If scores fall below the following levels, chances of admission could be adversely impacted despite strong factors elsewhere in an application.
TOEFL iBT (Test Center or Home Edition) - 105 Overall Score
IELTS (Test Center or Online) - 8 Overall Score
Tuition
USD
78,444