JAGDISH BHAGWATI FELLOWSHIP

1. Must be enrolled in an LLM program offered by Columbia Law School.
2. Area of specialization should be in the study of international trade, trade law, public interest, and human rights.
3. To be eligible for admission, you must hold a first degree in law (generally defined as the degree which qualifies you to practice law in your jurisdiction). A degree in a field other than law generally does not suffice for admission.
4. A degree in any other subject will not be considered for the program.
5. Candidates with work experience of minimum one year after completing their first law degree will be given preference. English language skills are essential- As lawyers, you are advocates first and foremost. We want you to engage and perform at a level commensurate with your native English speaking peers both in and out of the classroom.

Stated amount: Not Available

1. Jagdish Bhagwati fellowship is a financial aid provided by the government of India to students who wish to pursue LLM in international trade, human rights, public interest, and trade law, at Columbia Law School.
2. Students are required to be accepted for the LLM program at the Columbia Law School for being considered for this fellowship. No. Of Scholarship- 03

Application fee- $85 (INR 7, 136) (nonrefundable and not credited to your tuition if admitted). Submit the following materials through Columbia’s Application Portal:

1. Personal Statement.
2. Resume.
3. Merit Aid Statement (Optional).
4. Application fee of $85 (nonrefundable and not credited to your tuition if admitted). Once you are ready to apply, submit the following materials through Columbia’s LL.M. Program application on LSAC.org:
5. All post-secondary transcripts and diplomas.
6. Two letters of recommendation (preferably one from a law professor and one from a work supervisor).
7. English standardized test score (required for all applicants, except those who are automatically waived and those who receive a waiver; only the internet-based TOEFL, Home Edition TOEFL (iBT) or the Academic Version of the IELTS will be accepted). Provide as much information as possible on the online application and submit it only once you feel it is complete to the best of your ability. Once your application is submitted, we will accept changes only to your personal information (such as your mailing address, email address, or telephone number). If any of your personal information changes after you submit your application, email gradprograms@law.columbia.edu as soon as possible. All supporting materials, such as English standardized test scores, transcripts, and letters of recommendation, must be sent through LSAC. ​​​​​​​For further details, please click here.

Holistic review- No one factor on your application is more important than another; we approach each application individually and holistically and carefully review each component. ​​​​​​​

1. The selection committee shortlists some candidates on the basis of various factors mentioned in their applications.
2. Evaluation of the personal statement and CV will play an important role in the selection process for Jagdish Bhagwati Fellowship.
3. It is advisable that the candidates furnish relevant details in the personal statement which may increase the chances of their selection.
4. The shortlisted candidates are then called for an interview by the selection committee. Other Info Important Information- ​​​​​​​Academic strength is essential- Columbia is first and foremost an academic institution. We look for factors in your application that indicate that you will be able to keep up with the academic discourse at Columbia, including your prior academic transcripts and letters of recommendation. (This does not mean you should worry about a mistake you made during your first law degree; in fact, what you have learned from your mistakes is helpful to our process.) Professional experience matters- Most LL.M. students have several years of work experience when they enroll, and we strongly encourage applicants to obtain at least one year of full-time, post-law school work experience prior to applying. Professional experience gives you a better sense of what you want from your LL.M. degree and enhances your ability to participate in classroom and extracurricular activities. Candidates in the final year of their first law degree will only be admitted under exceptional circumstances. If you are in this category, your personal statement must demonstrate that admission to the program would enable you to realize an immediate and specific career objective you otherwise could not obtain if you waited at least one additional year.