Journals

Transfer students are eligible to apply to participate in all 14 student law journals at Columbia Law School.

Each journal has its own application criteria. There are two separate transfer application processes:

  • The transfer application for the Columbia Law Review consists of two elements: the writing component and the personal statement. More information, including application dates and instructions, will be announced soon.
  • The centralized transfer application process for all other journals.

There are two ways to apply:

  • The transfer application for the Columbia Law Review consists of two elements: the writing component and the personal statement. More information, including application dates and instructions, will be announced soon.
  • The Publishable Notes Program during the academic year.

The general transfer application process takes place on Columbia’s LawNet system.

Review information on the Student Journals page for complete instructions, deadlines, and descriptions of the journals participating in this process.

Dates

  • Applications open: August 10, 2023, 12 p.m. EDT
  • Applications and rankings due: August 21, 2023, 11:59 a.m. EDT
  • Applicants notified: August 25, 2023