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    Executive Master of Laws (Executive LLM)

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    New York, USLLMHybrid6 months
    $89,988.00
    Tuition
    over 6mo
    30
    Cohort
    students
    24
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Executive Master of Laws (Executive LLM) at Columbia University in the City of New York is a 24-credit, 6-month, hybrid LLM program based in New York, US. Tuition is $89,988.

    About the program

    Accelerated program providing U.S. business law knowledge and global business law skills through core courses, electives, and a colloquium. Focuses on areas such as corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, arbitration, and professional responsibility.

    Focus: coursework
    Times Higher Education: 5 | US News: 10

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    Deadlines

    Term 2027
    Dec 2, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum 105 (TOEFL iBT or Home Edition, prior to January 21, 2026, no subsection minimums); new TOEFL iBT (from January 21, 2026): Preferred overall 5.5 with minimum 5 on each section
    IELTS
    required
    Min 8.0 overall (Academic Version)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $30,304.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Executive Master of Laws (Executive LLM) at Columbia University in the City of New York cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Executive Master of Laws (Executive LLM) at Columbia University in the City of New York is $89,988 across 24 required credits.
    Is Executive Master of Laws (Executive LLM) at Columbia University in the City of New York online or in-person?
    Executive Master of Laws (Executive LLM) at Columbia University in the City of New York is offered hybrid.
    How long does Executive Master of Laws (Executive LLM) at Columbia University in the City of New York take to complete?
    Executive Master of Laws (Executive LLM) at Columbia University in the City of New York is structured around 6 months and 24 credits.
    How large is the Executive Master of Laws (Executive LLM) at Columbia University in the City of New York cohort?
    Executive Master of Laws (Executive LLM) at Columbia University in the City of New York typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Executive Master of Laws (Executive LLM) at Columbia University in the City of New York?
    Post-completion work rights for Executive Master of Laws (Executive LLM) at Columbia University in the City of New York: 12 months OPT (US)