ColMaster of LawsColumbia University · New York, New York, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Required personal statement.

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 2

Preferably one law professor and one work supervisor.

Academic transcripts

All post-secondary transcripts and diplomas via LSAC CAS.

Academic: First degree in law; Degree that qualifies the applicant to practice law in their jurisdiction; non-law degrees generally do not suffice.
Prerequisites: Professional experience; Most students have several years of legal practice; at least one year of full-time work experience strongly encouraged.
IELTS: 8.0 overall; Academic IELTS when an English proficiency exam is required.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.5 overall (5.0 each component) | Old scale: 105 overall; Preferred for TOEFL iBT format effective 21 Jan 2026.; Preferred minimum if English test required (Home Edition included). New scale preferred 5.5 overall with minimum 5 each section.

Historical admission data is not published.