LL.M. Essay

The LL.M. Essay represents a larger undertaking than supervised research. Students who select this option typically are seeking to produce a work of publishable quality, more along the lines of a Master’s thesis. The principal difference between the two options lies in the formality of presentation required for an LL.M. Essay. The LL.M. Essay must be placed before the Faculty Supervisor well in advance of the final due date so that it can be reviewed and revised before it is finally submitted. A copy of the final LL.M. Essay is deposited electronically in the Law School library, and its title appears on the student’s transcript. By agreeing to deposit the LL.M. Essay with the Law Library, the student consents to its being made available for library use, reproduction, distribution, and display in any regularly employed format, which may include electronic forms. Other uses, such as derivative work use, remain the sole property of the student.

2 to 8 pts
Letter grade required.
Instructor as assigned.
Maximum of eight (8) points toward the LL.M. degree.

Additional information: https://www.law.columbia.edu/academics/registration-services/academic-rules-procedures/rules-llm-degree