Frequently Asked Questions
Please refer to the left-hand navigation for answers to the following frequently asked questions:
About the LL.M. Degree Program
- What is an LL.M.?
- How Many Students are in the LL.M . Program?
- How many credits does it take to complete an LL.M.?
- How long does it take to complete the LL.M.?
- How much does the LL.M. program cost?
- Can I work while enrolled in a full-time graduate degree program?
- If I enter the program as a part-time LL.M. student may I transfer to full-time status?
- Can I transfer to the J.D. program from the LL.M. program?
- Does admission to the LL.M. program guarantee or assure admission into the S.J.D. program?
- May I take graduate classes at Georgetown Law without enrolling in an LL.M. program?
Admissions Process
- Does Georgetown Law offer "conditional admission" to its Graduate Programs?
- Does it help to apply early?
- When will I know the decision?
- Can I apply to more than one graduate degree program simultaneously?
- If I apply Early Action and am admitted, am I required to attend Georgetown?
- How do I reapply if I applied previously to a graduate program and was not accepted?
Admissions Requirements
- Is there a grade cutoff for admission?
- How many recommendations should I submit?
- Do I have to complete the Registrar's Certification Form?
- Do you require the test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)?
- May I request a waiver of the TOEFL?
- Do you accept any test of English other than a TOEFL?
- How long are TOEFL scores valid?
- Do you grant application fee waivers to graduate applicants?
Academic Requirements
- Can I get advanced standing for credit earned at another institution?
- Can I get advanced standing in a graduate program if I received my J.D. from Georgetown Law?
- May I get advanced standing in a graduate program if I earned non-degree credits at Georgetown Law?
Post Graduation
- Is there career placement assistance for LL.M. students?
- If I am a foreign educated student, can I take a bar exam after I earn my LL.M.?
