In Columbia Law’s J.S.D. program—our most advanced law degree—candidates study alongside a diverse cohort of students, undertake high-level original research, and produce a dissertation (either one unified work or a set of three articles) that makes a significant contribution to legal scholarship. Candidates also forge close bonds with their faculty chair and other faculty members on their advisory committee, whose insights, expertise, and guidance will accelerate their professional development and enrich their intellectual perspective.
By the time candidates earn the J.S.D. degree, they will have built the foundation for their future as a leader in the international academic community.
Office of Graduate Degree Programs
We provide individual support to each LL.M., Executive LL.M., and J.S.D. student throughout every step of their Law School experience, from application to degree conferral, and we keep in close touch with our broad network of alumni.