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We invite and encourage all admitted students to visit the Law School during any of the visitation options listed below. The following listing of visitation options is designed to provide you with ample opportunity to make an informed decision about Columbia Law School.
Visitation Options Admitted Student Program — March 4-5 or March 25-26
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These are our flagship programs for admitted students and provide the best opportunity to see what a Columbia education is all about. (see schedule on page 4). Note: Please RSVP through the Admitted Student Website at www.law.columbia.edu/admittedstudent at least one week prior to your visit.
The Office of Admissions compiles a list of classes open for visitation by students every semester. The full list is available at our office, as well as on the Admitted Student Website (www.law.columbia.edu/admittedstudent) under Visiting Columbia. Note: Typically, there are relatively few scheduled classes at the Law School on Fridays.
“Mondays at Columbia” — February 16 or April 20 These are smaller programs for admitted students unable to visit during the Admitted Student Programs.They are an excellent way to see a “day in the life” (see schedule on page 4). Note: Please RSVP through the Admitted Student Website at www.law.columbia.edu/admittedstudent at least one week prior to your visit.
Student Accommodations On the Admitted Student Website, we have listed current law students who are willing to host you during your visit to Columbia Law School. Please make accommodation arrangements directly with the students listed either by phone or email. We recommend that you reserve a place as soon as possible, especially if you plan to attend an Admitted Student Program.
Open Visitation In the event that you are unable to attend one of our formal admitted student events, we encourage you to visit at another time to attend a class, take a tour of the Law School, and meet with administrators from the Office of Admissions, Financial Aid, and other administrative offices. If possible, please notify us in advance by telephone at 212-854-1189 or 212-854-2674, though you are welcome to stop in at any time. We strongly recommend that you visit when the Law School is in session.
University Tours The Columbia University Visitor Center offers general guided tours Monday through Friday at 1:00 p.m., as well as materials for self-guided tours of the main campus at your convenience, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Daily Tours (M-Th) — February 17 through April 30 The Law School offers guided tours for admitted students that are scheduled from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. (Monday–Thursday) and begin at the Office of Admissions (1125 Amsterdam Avenue, between 115th and 116th streets, 5th Floor). Note: Tours will not be offered on Fridays or during Spring Break (March 16–20) and are scheduled for different times during Admitted Student Programs and “Mondays at Columbia.”
Here are a few additional guidelines to help you plan your individual visit to Columbia Law School: • Spring Break extends from March 16 through 20, during which no classes nor guided tours will be held, and few students will be on campus to welcome and assist you. • Classes end on Wednesday, April 29. • There is no dress code for campus visitation—most admitted students elect “business casual” as their style of dress. • If you have any further questions relating to your visit, please call Jill Nussbaum at 212-854-1189 or the Office of Admissions at 212-8542674.You may also email us at admit@law.columbia.edu and feel free to direct your inquiry to any member of our staff.
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