Columbia Law School LLM Merit Aid 2027-28

About the scholarship

Columbia Law School gives merit-based grants to LLM candidates, including international lawyers with a first law degree such as the Nigerian LLB.

To be considered, you complete the financial aid section of the LLM application and upload a short essay on why you deserve a merit award. Funds are limited, so Columbia advises applicants to look for outside funding too.

Eligibility

• First law degree (LLB or equivalent)
• Online application, transcripts and recommendation letters sent through LSAC by the deadline
• Financial aid section completed, with an essay of up to 250 words supporting a merit award

Additional notes

Columbia's FAQ says the online application must be submitted, and transcripts and references sent to LSAC, by 2 December. Financial aid decisions are made separately from admission decisions. Name any specific fellowships you want to be considered for in your personal statement.