Master of Law - International and Comparative Law

Columbia Law School strives to admit individuals to the LL.M. Program who are committed to academic and professional excellence and who, through their prior experience, recommendations, and academic history, demonstrate the qualities and skills necessary for rigorous intellectual engagement. Admission decisions are based not only on your potential but also on your demonstrated motivation and self-discipline. Diversity of all kinds deeply enriches the Columbia student body. Our admissions process welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and professional and life experiences.
To work as a lawyer in a multinational arena - whether in trade, technology, finance, or the protection of human rights - requires an in-depth understanding of distinct legal systems and cultures, including their individual characteristics and how they work in concert with, or opposition to, each other.

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
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)

IELTS - 8 Overall Score
TOEFL iBT - 105 Overall Score