Columbia LLM - 2020-2021 Applicants


Astrid J

Has anyone received financial aid/scholarship/fellowship (any money! lol) from Columbia? If so, how much?

Trying to figure out if there is really any possibility of financial aid in that area.

Thanks

Has anyone received financial aid/scholarship/fellowship (any money! lol) from Columbia? If so, how much?

Trying to figure out if there is really any possibility of financial aid in that area.

Thanks
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rana49er

Has anyone who requested an expedited decision received a response? Either admitted, waitlisted or rejected??


I had requested an expedited decision on 4th March. Still waiting for a response


What was the deadline of the other school which you quoted?


15th March and 1st April

[quote][quote][quote]Has anyone who requested an expedited decision received a response? Either admitted, waitlisted or rejected??[/quote]

I had requested an expedited decision on 4th March. Still waiting for a response[/quote]

What was the deadline of the other school which you quoted? [/quote]

15th March and 1st April
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Cecilia123



I had requested an expedited decision on 4th March. Still waiting for a response


What was the deadline of the other school which you quoted?


15th March and 1st April


What did you do about your March 15 deadline? Did you decide to reserve a seat in any of your other options, just in case?

[quote][quote][quote][quote]Has anyone who requested an expedited decision received a response? Either admitted, waitlisted or rejected??[/quote]

I had requested an expedited decision on 4th March. Still waiting for a response[/quote]

What was the deadline of the other school which you quoted? [/quote]

15th March and 1st April[/quote]

What did you do about your March 15 deadline? Did you decide to reserve a seat in any of your other options, just in case?
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Ind_law



What was the deadline of the other school which you quoted?


15th March and 1st April


What did you do about your March 15 deadline? Did you decide to reserve a seat in any of your other options, just in case?


Yes, what did you do?

[quote][quote][quote][quote][quote]Has anyone who requested an expedited decision received a response? Either admitted, waitlisted or rejected??[/quote]

I had requested an expedited decision on 4th March. Still waiting for a response[/quote]

What was the deadline of the other school which you quoted? [/quote]

15th March and 1st April[/quote]

What did you do about your March 15 deadline? Did you decide to reserve a seat in any of your other options, just in case? [/quote]

Yes, what did you do?
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LLMEL

Yesterday I sent the online form to request an expedited financial aid decision. I have 4 deadlines next week (between March 30 and April 1), but it seems a lot of people are in the same situation, and haven't heard back from Columbia...
Has anyone had any news regarding the online request? Has anyone additionally sent an email, and did they wrote back to you?

SOS

[Edited by LLMEL on Mar 24, 2020]

Yesterday I sent the online form to request an expedited financial aid decision. I have 4 deadlines next week (between March 30 and April 1), but it seems a lot of people are in the same situation, and haven't heard back from Columbia...
Has anyone had any news regarding the online request? Has anyone additionally sent an email, and did they wrote back to you?

SOS
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Ind_law

Are we seeing a trend here? All those who apply only for expedited admissions decisions get a decision soon. However when along with that you ask for a financial aid decision too they have not yet replied?

Are we seeing a trend here? All those who apply only for expedited admissions decisions get a decision soon. However when along with that you ask for a financial aid decision too they have not yet replied?
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Maria AR

Hi! Has anyone e-mailed or is planning to write to CLS for extension of the deposit deadline (because of the COVID-19 situation?)


Hello! I wrote to GLS today. I did not ask about a deadline extension specifically, rather their general plans regarding the COVID-19 situation.

They told me that, at the moment at least, we should continue with our plans for August as normal and that they are planning for normal operations in the 2020-2021 academic year.

[quote]Hi! Has anyone e-mailed or is planning to write to CLS for extension of the deposit deadline (because of the COVID-19 situation?)[/quote]

Hello! I wrote to GLS today. I did not ask about a deadline extension specifically, rather their general plans regarding the COVID-19 situation.

They told me that, at the moment at least, we should continue with our plans for August as normal and that they are planning for normal operations in the 2020-2021 academic year.
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JRMC

Are we seeing a trend here? All those who apply only for expedited admissions decisions get a decision soon. However when along with that you ask for a financial aid decision too they have not yet replied?


I wrote them today asking for expedited financial aid decision. I'll let you know as soon as I receive an answer.

Anyway, I suppose that it's easier for them to decide quickly whether someone gets in than if someone should receive any financial aid.

[quote]Are we seeing a trend here? All those who apply only for expedited admissions decisions get a decision soon. However when along with that you ask for a financial aid decision too they have not yet replied? [/quote]

I wrote them today asking for expedited financial aid decision. I'll let you know as soon as I receive an answer.

Anyway, I suppose that it's easier for them to decide quickly whether someone gets in than if someone should receive any financial aid.
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Cecilia123

Are we seeing a trend here? All those who apply only for expedited admissions decisions get a decision soon. However when along with that you ask for a financial aid decision too they have not yet replied?


Who received a response from an expedited decision request (requesting only admission)?? I didn't see anyone who responded they have gotten in after the expedited request!

[quote]Are we seeing a trend here? All those who apply only for expedited admissions decisions get a decision soon. However when along with that you ask for a financial aid decision too they have not yet replied? [/quote]

Who received a response from an expedited decision request (requesting only admission)?? I didn't see anyone who responded they have gotten in after the expedited request!
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Brotem10

Are we seeing a trend here? All those who apply only for expedited admissions decisions get a decision soon. However when along with that you ask for a financial aid decision too they have not yet replied?


Who received a response from an expedited decision request (requesting only admission)?? I didn't see anyone who responded they have gotten in after the expedited request!


Someone here got admitted after requesting expedited decision

[quote][quote]Are we seeing a trend here? All those who apply only for expedited admissions decisions get a decision soon. However when along with that you ask for a financial aid decision too they have not yet replied? [/quote]

Who received a response from an expedited decision request (requesting only admission)?? I didn't see anyone who responded they have gotten in after the expedited request![/quote]

Someone here got admitted after requesting expedited decision
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MH

I requested an expedited admission decision and financial aid decision this morning. This evening I was accepted and received a 15k scholarship :)

[Edited by MH on Mar 24, 2020]

I requested an expedited admission decision and financial aid decision this morning. This evening I was accepted and received a 15k scholarship :)
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Congratulations! May I ask where are you from? I asked for expedited admission decision and financial aid too but in the afternoon (around 3 PM).

Congratulations! May I ask where are you from? I asked for expedited admission decision and financial aid too but in the afternoon (around 3 PM).
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MH

Thanks a lot! I filled out the form at around 3 PM Central European Time :)

Thanks a lot! I filled out the form at around 3 PM Central European Time :)
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Ind_law

I just got addmitted. Application submitted on November 27, 2019 and got a decision today. Good luck to you all.


Hey! Congratulations! May i ask what NY time exactly did you receive the email? And was it March 20th when you got that email?



I received the decision at around 13:30 pm NY time, March 19. I wrote an Email to gls for expedited review early this week.


@Cecilia123 look at this!

[quote][quote][quote]I just got addmitted. Application submitted on November 27, 2019 and got a decision today. Good luck to you all.[/quote]

Hey! Congratulations! May i ask what NY time exactly did you receive the email? And was it March 20th when you got that email? [/quote]


I received the decision at around 13:30 pm NY time, March 19. I wrote an Email to gls for expedited review early this week.[/quote]

@Cecilia123 look at this!
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I got admitted but didn't fill out the financial aid form in my application. Does that mean I am not eligible for financial aid at all?

I got admitted but didn't fill out the financial aid form in my application. Does that mean I am not eligible for financial aid at all?
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Cecilia123



Hey! Congratulations! May i ask what NY time exactly did you receive the email? And was it March 20th when you got that email?



I received the decision at around 13:30 pm NY time, March 19. I wrote an Email to gls for expedited review early this week.


@Cecilia123 look at this!


Thank you! I hope we receive news soonnnn!!

[quote][quote][quote][quote]I just got addmitted. Application submitted on November 27, 2019 and got a decision today. Good luck to you all.[/quote]

Hey! Congratulations! May i ask what NY time exactly did you receive the email? And was it March 20th when you got that email? [/quote]


I received the decision at around 13:30 pm NY time, March 19. I wrote an Email to gls for expedited review early this week.[/quote]

@Cecilia123 look at this! [/quote]

Thank you! I hope we receive news soonnnn!!
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LLMEL

Hi, has anyone had news regarding fellowships, scholarships or financial aid?
Anyone here who has already been awarded the Appel or Human Rights fellowship, or the Baker Mckenzie scholarship? Any info would be useful, thanks!

[Edited by LLMEL on Mar 25, 2020]

Hi, has anyone had news regarding fellowships, scholarships or financial aid?
Anyone here who has already been awarded the Appel or Human Rights fellowship, or the Baker Mckenzie scholarship? Any info would be useful, thanks!
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AnakBarel

I got admitted but didn't fill out the financial aid form in my application. Does that mean I am not eligible for financial aid at all?


Hi I am on the same boat. Understanding that requesting the financial aid in that form would minimize my chances in getting admitted brought me to did not fill the form. However, I am waiting any response or any idea whether requesting a financial aid after got admitted is quite reasonable (even after paying the first deposit). Need your advise guys :)

[quote]I got admitted but didn't fill out the financial aid form in my application. Does that mean I am not eligible for financial aid at all? [/quote]

Hi I am on the same boat. Understanding that requesting the financial aid in that form would minimize my chances in getting admitted brought me to did not fill the form. However, I am waiting any response or any idea whether requesting a financial aid after got admitted is quite reasonable (even after paying the first deposit). Need your advise guys :)
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Astrid J

I got admitted but didn't fill out the financial aid form in my application. Does that mean I am not eligible for financial aid at all?


Hi I am on the same boat. Understanding that requesting the financial aid in that form would minimize my chances in getting admitted brought me to did not fill the form. However, I am waiting any response or any idea whether requesting a financial aid after got admitted is quite reasonable (even after paying the first deposit). Need your advise guys :)


Why would it minimize your chances of admission? I thought they only consider financial aid after the admission process.

[quote][quote]I got admitted but didn't fill out the financial aid form in my application. Does that mean I am not eligible for financial aid at all? [/quote]

Hi I am on the same boat. Understanding that requesting the financial aid in that form would minimize my chances in getting admitted brought me to did not fill the form. However, I am waiting any response or any idea whether requesting a financial aid after got admitted is quite reasonable (even after paying the first deposit). Need your advise guys :)[/quote]

Why would it minimize your chances of admission? I thought they only consider financial aid after the admission process.
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TSB

I got admitted but didn't fill out the financial aid form in my application. Does that mean I am not eligible for financial aid at all?


Hi I am on the same boat. Understanding that requesting the financial aid in that form would minimize my chances in getting admitted brought me to did not fill the form. However, I am waiting any response or any idea whether requesting a financial aid after got admitted is quite reasonable (even after paying the first deposit). Need your advise guys :)


Hi @larrysheld and @AnakBarel - congrats! I’m afraid it’s highly unlikely, the advice on the fin aid form and on the website is as follows: “Only admitted applicants who submit a completed application for financial assistance with their application for admission to the LL.M. Program by the application deadline will be considered for financial aid. Therefore, all applicants who think they may need financial assistance should complete the financial aid application.” https://www.law.columbia.edu/admissions/graduate-legal-studies/llm-program/financial-assistance-fellowships-and-loans
But other forms of financial aid may be available, depending where you’re from! Best of luck

@LLMEL: hey! No news re the HR Fellowship or other fin aid yet… am super curious if anyone’s heard yet! Still holding out hope…

[quote][quote]I got admitted but didn't fill out the financial aid form in my application. Does that mean I am not eligible for financial aid at all? [/quote]

Hi I am on the same boat. Understanding that requesting the financial aid in that form would minimize my chances in getting admitted brought me to did not fill the form. However, I am waiting any response or any idea whether requesting a financial aid after got admitted is quite reasonable (even after paying the first deposit). Need your advise guys :)[/quote]

Hi @larrysheld and @AnakBarel - congrats! I’m afraid it’s highly unlikely, the advice on the fin aid form and on the website is as follows: “Only admitted applicants who submit a completed application for financial assistance with their application for admission to the LL.M. Program by the application deadline will be considered for financial aid. Therefore, all applicants who think they may need financial assistance should complete the financial aid application.” https://www.law.columbia.edu/admissions/graduate-legal-studies/llm-program/financial-assistance-fellowships-and-loans
But other forms of financial aid may be available, depending where you’re from! Best of luck

@LLMEL: hey! No news re the HR Fellowship or other fin aid yet… am super curious if anyone’s heard yet! Still holding out hope…
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