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You may prepare your application for the fall 2025 entering class by reviewing a Preview Application (PDF). The application fee is $85. In addition to the application form, you will need to submit all or some of the following components. Please review our application instructions and our Frequently Asked Questionsto determine what you are required ...
Fall 2024
1. September 1: J.D. applications open 2. October 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms available to submit to the government
Spring 2025
1. January: Last LSAT administration date that meets Columbia Law School’s regular admission deadline 2. February 1: Last GRE administration date that meets Columbia Law School's regular admission deadline 3. February 15: Financial aid application deadline 4. February 15: Regular Decision Plan deadline
Summer 2025
1. May 1: Enrollment deposit deadline 2. May 1: Prioritized housing application deadline 3. May 15: Deferral request deadline
You may be contacted for an interview during the admissions process via video conference. The interview program allows applicants to learn more about the Law School and provides the Admissions Committee with greater detail about applicants’ interests and motivations. Please note that we are unable to consider requests for interviews.
Learn more about the application process and see important deadlines via the above links. For more information, please explore the application process for Regular Decision, Early Decision, and Transfers. Your path to a J.D. degree from Columbia Law School starts here.
Application Components. Submit the following components through LSAC’s online application: Personal statement (this is uploaded with your application) Résumé or curriculum vitae (this is uploaded with your application) Nonrefundable application fee of $85, which will not be credited against your tuition
Explore J.D. Admissions: Whether your interest lies in international or corporate law, public interest or government, gender and sexuality law, or another area of study, a Columbia Law School education will support your goals and prepare you to lead the way.
The 2025 Application is now open. Submit the following materials through Columbia’s Application Portal: Personal Statement; Résumé; Merit Aid Statement (Optional) Application fee of $85 (nonrefundable and not credited to your tuition if admitted)