The application for the Three-Year JD/MBA class entering in August 2025 will open later this Summer.
For the 2025 Admissions Cycle, Columbia Business School and Columbia Law School are pleased to share a joint application for the Three-Year JD/MBA Program. Please note, if admitted, applicants to the Three-Year JD/MBA program will complete their first year of study at Columbia Law School.
Applicants will be required to submit the joint application, as well as a CAS report via an application supplement, which will be available through LSAC beginning September 1. Application requirements include an online application, resume, CAS report, two essay questions, optional supplemental statements, application fee, 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts, and standardized test scores. Interviews are by invitation only. Once available, please open an application to review detailed instructions.
You can find answers to Frequently Asked Questions on the Columbia Law School website.
2024-2025 Deadlines:
Early Decision Deadline: November 1, 2024*
Regular Decision Deadline: February 15, 2025*
*Applicants should ensure that their applications are submitted and complete with all required materials marked as received, including recommendations and the CAS report, by 12:00pm ET on these deadlines. Allow 7-10 business days for the CAS Report to be processed and added to your application.
Essay Questions:
Short Answer
What is your immediate post-JD/MBA professional goal? (50 characters)
Essay 1
Why do you feel the Columbia Three-Year JD/MBA Program is a good fit for you academically, culturally, and professionally? What are your career goals after completing the program? (500 words)
Essay 2
Review Timeline and Deposits:
Applications will be reviewed, and decisions rendered, jointly.
For Early Decision applicants, we expect to provide a final decision by December 20, 2024. If admitted, your $2,000 non-refundable tuition deposit will be due by December 30, 2024.
For Regular Decision applicants, we expect to provide a final decision by April 15, 2025. If admitted, your $2,000 non-refundable tuition deposit will be due by May 1, 2025.
The Richman Center:
The Richman Center supports JD/MBA students by hosting enriching events, providing mentorship opportunities, and sponsoring community-building activities.