Columbia LLM 2017

greentea

40 30

Posted Mar 31, 2017 09:38

Congratulations to all those who have been accepted!

I requested for an expedited decision on Sunday and unfortunately, received a rejection today. In their email, the Admissions Committee praised my academic credentials but asked that I reapply after having gained more law-related work experience (I have been employed with a law firm for almost two years now). Has anyone else who has been rejected or waitlisted so far received the same explanation? Is this the generic response being doled out by the Admissions Committee? Has anyone else received a different reason/explanation?

I know a few people with the same or lesser duration of work experience who have been accepted, and that makes me question the strength of my credentials. I'm wondering if reapplying in a few months would make a difference or if I should directly apply for the 2019-20 LL.M. Any suggestions/input would be highly appreciated!

Hi! I've been admitted and I have 5 years of experience. Try to reapply when you have at least 3-5 years of work experience. This may help you! Good luck!!!

I've been working for almost 10 years, with 5 in law firms and 4 in JVs, my tofle is good...credentials is aa, but got rejected....so sad.... want to know why...

Hey, when did you receive your decision? Did you apply for expedited review?

[quote][quote][quote]Congratulations to all those who have been accepted!

I requested for an expedited decision on Sunday and unfortunately, received a rejection today. In their email, the Admissions Committee praised my academic credentials but asked that I reapply after having gained more law-related work experience (I have been employed with a law firm for almost two years now). Has anyone else who has been rejected or waitlisted so far received the same explanation? Is this the generic response being doled out by the Admissions Committee? Has anyone else received a different reason/explanation?

I know a few people with the same or lesser duration of work experience who have been accepted, and that makes me question the strength of my credentials. I'm wondering if reapplying in a few months would make a difference or if I should directly apply for the 2019-20 LL.M. Any suggestions/input would be highly appreciated![/quote]

Hi! I've been admitted and I have 5 years of experience. Try to reapply when you have at least 3-5 years of work experience. This may help you! Good luck!!![/quote]
I've been working for almost 10 years, with 5 in law firms and 4 in JVs, my tofle is good...credentials is aa, but got rejected....so sad.... want to know why...[/quote]

Hey, when did you receive your decision? Did you apply for expedited review?

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grisham

70 29

Posted Mar 31, 2017 11:39

Any news on the Appel Fellowship grant? Is it very, very competitive? I've never heard or known anyone who got it, or whatever credentials that would suffice to earn it.

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CChen

6 11

Posted Mar 31, 2017 12:22

After anxiously waiting, the last day of March, I received the waitlist from Columbia. Well, I will still wait for Columbia's final decision until it comes.

Congrats to all who get admitted.

Hi there! I you don't mind me asking, did the email you received explicitly stated that you were waitlisted? I received an email from CLS a couple of days ago, saying that the school is "working hard and overtime to make sure everyone receives a decision by their stated deadline." And thanked me for my "continued patience."
Up to this point I'm not sure what does that indicate and whether or not I'll get a decision by my April 1 deadline. Or is it a de facto waitlist?

Thanks in advance for any insights!

Hi, the email I received explicitly stated that I am waitlisted. I think in your situation now, they just haven't reviewed your application. Good luck to you!

[quote][quote]After anxiously waiting, the last day of March, I received the waitlist from Columbia. Well, I will still wait for Columbia's final decision until it comes.

Congrats to all who get admitted.[/quote]

Hi there! I you don't mind me asking, did the email you received explicitly stated that you were waitlisted? I received an email from CLS a couple of days ago, saying that the school is "working hard and overtime to make sure everyone receives a decision by their stated deadline." And thanked me for my "continued patience."
Up to this point I'm not sure what does that indicate and whether or not I'll get a decision by my April 1 deadline. Or is it a de facto waitlist?

Thanks in advance for any insights! [/quote]

Hi, the email I received explicitly stated that I am waitlisted. I think in your situation now, they just haven't reviewed your application. Good luck to you!

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lot458

31 51

Posted Mar 31, 2017 12:28

Got my decision on fin aid last night - 20k waiver, deadline April 3. So they kept their promise:)

Hi! Did anything change on your apllication status change page? Did they post the dates in which you should make the payments or did they only state the date in which the email was sent?

I dont know if they post the dates in which payments should be made for people who have asked for expedited decisions

Yep, the status changed to "decision has been emailed", the correspondence list shows "financial aid decision sent" and the deposits appeared under Fees.

[quote][quote]Got my decision on fin aid last night - 20k waiver, deadline April 3. So they kept their promise:)[/quote]

Hi! Did anything change on your apllication status change page? Did they post the dates in which you should make the payments or did they only state the date in which the email was sent?

I dont know if they post the dates in which payments should be made for people who have asked for expedited decisions[/quote]

Yep, the status changed to "decision has been emailed", the correspondence list shows "financial aid decision sent" and the deposits appeared under Fees.

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MarieB

2 3

Posted Mar 31, 2017 13:38

After anxiously waiting, the last day of March, I received the waitlist from Columbia. Well, I will still wait for Columbia's final decision until it comes.

Congrats to all who get admitted.

Hi there! I you don't mind me asking, did the email you received explicitly stated that you were waitlisted? I received an email from CLS a couple of days ago, saying that the school is "working hard and overtime to make sure everyone receives a decision by their stated deadline." And thanked me for my "continued patience."
Up to this point I'm not sure what does that indicate and whether or not I'll get a decision by my April 1 deadline. Or is it a de facto waitlist?

Thanks in advance for any insights!

Legal paralegal I had the same e-mail Thursday and received an admission soon after. Hence, this is not a de facto waiting list.

[quote][quote]After anxiously waiting, the last day of March, I received the waitlist from Columbia. Well, I will still wait for Columbia's final decision until it comes.

Congrats to all who get admitted.[/quote]

Hi there! I you don't mind me asking, did the email you received explicitly stated that you were waitlisted? I received an email from CLS a couple of days ago, saying that the school is "working hard and overtime to make sure everyone receives a decision by their stated deadline." And thanked me for my "continued patience."
Up to this point I'm not sure what does that indicate and whether or not I'll get a decision by my April 1 deadline. Or is it a de facto waitlist?

Thanks in advance for any insights! [/quote]

Legal paralegal I had the same e-mail Thursday and received an admission soon after. Hence, this is not a de facto waiting list.

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guilhermed

4 8

Posted Mar 31, 2017 19:53

I have been admitted! Still no decision on financial aid...

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Lucie Otti...

1 2

Posted Apr 02, 2017 21:47

To admitted students: guys, do we have a FB group yet?

[Edited by Lucie Ottingerova on Apr 02, 2017]

To admitted students: guys, do we have a FB group yet?

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Spain17

2 4

Posted Apr 04, 2017 11:31

Hi everyone! I just accepted yesterday CLS's offer, so looking forward to meeting other new LLM students!

Lucie, I haven't found a facebook group for this year yet

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lot458

31 51

Posted Apr 04, 2017 11:36

Hi everyone! I just accepted yesterday CLS's offer, so looking forward to meeting other new LLM students!

Lucie, I haven't found a facebook group for this year yet

Hey guys! I created a fb group to discuss anything Columbia/NYC related: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1368020616577595/.

[quote]Hi everyone! I just accepted yesterday CLS's offer, so looking forward to meeting other new LLM students!

Lucie, I haven't found a facebook group for this year yet[/quote]

Hey guys! I created a fb group to discuss anything Columbia/NYC related: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1368020616577595/.

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YellowLily

3 6

Posted Apr 04, 2017 11:41

Did anyone get an email from the graduate office yesterday about fin aid?

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Spain17

2 4

Posted Apr 04, 2017 11:46

Hi everyone! I just accepted yesterday CLS's offer, so looking forward to meeting other new LLM students!

Lucie, I haven't found a facebook group for this year yet

Hey guys! I created a fb group to discuss anything Columbia/NYC related: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1368020616577595/.

Great! Thank you, lot458! Already requested to get in the group :)

[quote][quote]Hi everyone! I just accepted yesterday CLS's offer, so looking forward to meeting other new LLM students!

Lucie, I haven't found a facebook group for this year yet[/quote]

Hey guys! I created a fb group to discuss anything Columbia/NYC related: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1368020616577595/. [/quote]

Great! Thank you, lot458! Already requested to get in the group :)

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Spain17

2 4

Posted Apr 04, 2017 11:47

Did anyone get an email from the graduate office yesterday about fin aid?

I wrote to them yesterday and they amswered with their decision

[quote]Did anyone get an email from the graduate office yesterday about fin aid?[/quote]

I wrote to them yesterday and they amswered with their decision

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YellowLily

3 6

Posted Apr 04, 2017 11:56

Did anyone get an email from the graduate office yesterday about fin aid?

I wrote to them yesterday and they amswered with their decision

That's great! Were you successful? I'm trying to get a feel for much funding might be available

[quote][quote]Did anyone get an email from the graduate office yesterday about fin aid?[/quote]

I wrote to them yesterday and they amswered with their decision[/quote]

That's great! Were you successful? I'm trying to get a feel for much funding might be available

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Spain17

2 4

Posted Apr 04, 2017 12:27

Did anyone get an email from the graduate office yesterday about fin aid?

I wrote to them yesterday and they amswered with their decision

That's great! Were you successful? I'm trying to get a feel for much funding might be available

I wasn't! They explained that most of their funds go to students that focus on public policy or human rights, because their future income won't be as high as in other sectors. Anyway, it's all case by case, so don't lose hope!!

[quote][quote][quote]Did anyone get an email from the graduate office yesterday about fin aid?[/quote]

I wrote to them yesterday and they amswered with their decision[/quote]

That's great! Were you successful? I'm trying to get a feel for much funding might be available [/quote]

I wasn't! They explained that most of their funds go to students that focus on public policy or human rights, because their future income won't be as high as in other sectors. Anyway, it's all case by case, so don't lose hope!!

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YellowLily

3 6

Posted Apr 04, 2017 13:08

Thanks! Fingers crossed!

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pepona

55 50

Posted Apr 06, 2017 16:20

I wrote to them yesterday and they amswered with their decision

That's great! Were you successful? I'm trying to get a feel for much funding might be available

I wasn't! They explained that most of their funds go to students that focus on public policy or human rights, because their future income won't be as high as in other sectors. Anyway, it's all case by case, so don't lose hope!!

I applied for the Human Rights fellowship and was told yesterday that no funds were granted to me.
Best of luck to everyone who are still waiting!

[Edited by pepona on Apr 06, 2017]

[quote][quote][quote][quote]Did anyone get an email from the graduate office yesterday about fin aid?[/quote]

I wrote to them yesterday and they amswered with their decision[/quote]

That's great! Were you successful? I'm trying to get a feel for much funding might be available [/quote]

I wasn't! They explained that most of their funds go to students that focus on public policy or human rights, because their future income won't be as high as in other sectors. Anyway, it's all case by case, so don't lose hope!![/quote]

I applied for the Human Rights fellowship and was told yesterday that no funds were granted to me.
Best of luck to everyone who are still waiting!

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legalparal...

1 2

Posted Apr 18, 2017 16:42

Congrats to those who have been admitted!
I'm just wondering, has anybody been successful in appealing for more or any financial aid at all?

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mexlaw88

1 2

Posted Apr 21, 2017 21:49

Hi everyone! I just accepted yesterday CLS's offer, so looking forward to meeting other new LLM students!

Lucie, I haven't found a facebook group for this year yet

Hey guys! I created a fb group to discuss anything Columbia/NYC related: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1368020616577595/.

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mexlaw88

1 2

Posted Apr 21, 2017 21:50

Hi everyone! I just accepted yesterday CLS's offer, so looking forward to meeting other new LLM students!

Lucie, I haven't found a facebook group for this year yet

Hey guys! I created a fb group to discuss anything Columbia/NYC related: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1368020616577595/.

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