About PhD Program,
Columbia Law School and the Columbia Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (“GSAS”) offer a combined program of study that enables students to earn a JD degree and the sequential MA, MPhil, and PhD degrees in less time than would be required if each program were pursued separately. For more information about the JD/PhD program and the various GSAS departments that have elected to participate in the program, please visit the GSAS website.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Students must complete the JD degree within 84 months of commencing law school in order to be eligible to sit for the bar examination. Certain states impose more stringent requirements (e.g., New York requires students to complete their JD within 60 months of starting law school).
Students in the JD/PhD program must earn at least 711 Law School credits. They must also satisfy all academic requirements for the JD degree, including: (1) all first-year Foundation Courses; (2) a course in Professional Responsibility; (3) the Major Writing credit; (4) the Minor Writing credit; (5) a minimum of 40 hours of Pro Bono service; (6) a course in Legislation and Regulation; and (7) six points of Experiential Coursework credit. The primary distinction is that, for students in the dual degree program, the Law School will accept one term of full-time residency and up to 12 academic credits toward the JD degree for work completed at GSAS. For more information on the JD requirements, please visit the JD Rules Page. o Students should visit the GSAS website and consult with their director of graduate studies regarding the specific requirements for their doctoral program.
PhD Funding Coverage,
During the GSAS portion of the JD/PhD dual degree program, students will receive funding as doctoral students, as set forth on the GSAS Fellowship webpage. During the semesters in which they are in residence at the Law School, students will be charged standard Law School tuition. For more information regarding Law School tuition and educational financing, prospective students should contact the Law School Financial Aid Office.
Application Requirement,
- Letters of recommendation,
- Transcripts,
- Standardized tests.
- Transfer Credit
- Statement of academic purpose
- Personal statement
- Writing samples,
Application Deadline,
Dec 19, 2024
Application Fee,
A nonrefundable fee of $120 will be required for the 2025 online application
