Columbia Law School Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    The 2023 acceptance rate at Columbia Law School is 11.93%. 7,972 students applied and 951 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 324 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 34.07%.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Columbia Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 41%. Compared to law schools in New York, Columbia Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 38%.
    Columbia Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Columbia Law School11.93%34.07%3241,783
    All Law Schools40.93%31.46%188719
    Public39.88%32.06%163636
    Private41.76%30.99%207784
    New York Law Schools38%28.71%2681,028
    Public39.66%33.62%168763
    Private38.11%28.01%2831,066
    Columbia Law School Acceptance Rate Chart

    2023 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The 2023 LSAT score at Columbia Law School is 173 and GPA is 3.87 over 324 enrolled students.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Columbia Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 158. Compared to law schools in New York, Columbia Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 175 and the 25th percentile is 171. The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 3.95 and the 25th percentile is 3.78.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Columbia Law School1733.87
    All Law Schools1583.58
    Public1593.62
    Private1583.56
    New York Law Schools1603.58
    Public1553.52
    Private1603.59
    Columbia Law School LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2020170172174
    2021169172173
    2022172174176
    2023171173175
    Columbia Law School LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20203.633.753.84
    20213.693.83.89
    20223.753.843.92
    20233.783.873.95
    Columbia Law School GPA Trends Chart Chart
    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at Columbia Law School is February 15, 2024 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Columbia Law School' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to Columbia Law School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
    Application Open2023-09-01
    Early Decision Deadline2023-11-15
    Regular Decision Deadline2024-02-15
    Admission Contact
    Phone212-854-2670
    Emailadmissions@law.columbia.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd
    Application Requirementshttps://www.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/regular-admission
    Personal Statement / Essay
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    LSAT Or GRE Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
    Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Dean’s Appraisal(s) / Certification(s)
      Academic Transcripts
        Data Source: https://www.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/regular-admission