International Eligibility
Eligibility
International applicants to our LLM programs must possess the equivalent of a U.S. law degree from an accredited institution outside the United States.
- Admission to our LLM programs is competitive and is based primarily upon previous excellence in law studies and significant professional experience
- Applicants must have graduated in the upper half of their law school class or must otherwise establish qualifications indicating their ability to complete graduate law work successfully
- Applicants must establish competency in English through successful completion of the TOEFL exam or the IELTS exam if: [1] the applicant's native language is not English, or [2] the applicant graduated from an international law school
Full-Time or Part-Time Student Status
- An applicant who will obtain an F-1 student visa must be a full-time student (9 or more credits per semester)
- An applicant who is a permanent resident or U.S. citizen may apply to be a full-time or part-time student
- Other visa types may have additional restrictions on enrollment
- All students (full-time or part-time) are responsible for completing all degree requirements within the time limit specific to each degree
