The LL.M. (Master of Laws) program is a one-year degree program that typically attracts students from all over the globe. The Graduate Program is interested in attracting intellectually curious and thoughtful candidates from a variety of legal systems and backgrounds and with various career plans. Check out the entire blog for more information on LL.M. (Master of Laws) program in the USA

1. How to pursue LLM in USA
The LL.M. (Master of Laws)program is aone-year degree program that typically attracts students
from all over the globe. The Graduate Program is interested in attracting intellectually curious
and thoughtful candidates from a variety of legal systems and backgrounds and with various
career plans. In USA, LL.M. students include lawyers working in firms or NGOs, government
officials, law professors, judges, diplomats, activists, doctoral students, business people, and
others. The diversity of the participants in the LL.M. program contributes significantly to the
educational experience of all students at the School.
Admission Requirements
Education:
The general admission requirements for a Master’s degree in Law are holding a relevant
Bachelor’s. Some universities explicitly require only a Law Bachelor’s. Others are more flexible
and accept undergraduate degrees in Social Sciences, Humanities which covers some Law
courses. Some universities may accept diplomas in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Finances and
so on – as long as the Master’s focuses on law practice in that field.
To summarize, applicants for admission to the LL.M. program must have completed a regular
curriculum at an accredited college and/or law school, and must hold a professional degree from
a law school by the time they begin the LL.M. program. Many LLM CAS–participating schools

2. require that applicants have completed, or be in the process of completing, a first professional
degree in law, be licensed to practice law, or have significant experience in legal practice. For
students hailing from India, the requirement is 3-year Bachelor’s + Bachelor of Laws; integrated
5-year Bachelor of Laws. Bachelor of Laws is considered first professional exam to be eligible to
take the bar.
English Language Proficiency:
Applicants must also demonstrate sufficient proficiency with both written and spoken English.
Although it is not expected all students who are not native English speakers to be perfectly fluent
in English,students with serious Englishlanguage limitations will have great difficulty coping with
the demands of a new cultural, social and academic environment.
The universities and the law schools require official score reports of the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) before
admitting an applicant whose primary language is not English. Due to the reason mentioned
above and the nature of the career to be pursued after graduation which involves significant
degree of public speaking with confidence, the minimum score requirements are generally on
the higher side.
The TOEFL or IELTS score becomes all the more important because most renowned universities
do not require or accept the LSAT or GRE. So the score is a great opportunity to show your
academic prowess.
Transcripts:
All applicants are required to submit academic transcripts from all higher education institutions
attended (this includes undergraduate, graduate (if applicable) and law school).
Letters of Recommendation:
You must submit at least two and no more than four. These letters should come from academics
or professionals. You must ensure that the letters come from someone who is able to truly speak
to your qualities and ability to succeed in an elite and rigorous law program. Therefore, you
should ask individuals that have firsthand experience working with you or as your supervisor.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
You are required to submit an up to date resume or CV which details your educational and
professional background. This should include name, address, email address, phone number, any
academic honors you have received, scholarly publications, employment in law or related fields
including employer, title, dates of employment, and description of duties, and membership in
any professional societies.

3. Personal Statement:
All applicants are required to submit a 1-3 page personal statement (sometimes referred to as a
letter of motivation). The personal statement should go beyond just the black and white already
available to the committee in your transcripts and resume. This is your opportunity to tell the
committee something about you that could not otherwise be known from your application
materials. You should also showcase how you plan to leverage your experience here in the
broader context of your personal and professional goals.
Previous work experience:
International universities placealot of emphasis on work experience or volunteering in arelevant
field. Ideally, you should have at least 2 years of relevant professional experience. This could also
include research projects. This experience does not necessarily have to be in the legal sector. For
example, for a Human Rights Law Master’s, you might be required to have experience within
human rights organizations, whereas for a Commercial Law Masters you might be required
experience in the business sector.
Sources
1. https://www.law.uchicago.edu/llm/requirements
2. https://www.law.berkeley.edu/academics/llm/application-admission/admission-
requirements/
3. https://www.lsac.org/llm-other-law-program-applicants/application-process-llm-other-
law-programs/information-llm
4. https://www.mastersportal.com/articles/2622/5-easy-steps-to-apply-to-a-masters-in-
law-abroad-in-2019.html
5. https://hls.harvard.edu/dept/graduate-program/llm-admissions/
6. https://www.facebook.com/educationstreet/
7. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwuWzZAMyKAPVVOF6pgjG1Q