(Lawyers Educated Outside of the U.S. Only)
The Program
Applicants who completed their first degree in law outside the U.S. normally will apply to the Master of Laws (general studies) or Master of Laws in International Legal Studies. The Master of Laws in International Legal Studies degree requires that 12 of the 20 credits be earned in courses listed in the international and comparative law curriculum. Students who are undecided about whether to seek the Master of Laws in International Legal Studies should enroll initially in the Master of Laws (general studies). Students may transfer to the Master of Laws in International Legal Studies program after they have begun the program in general studies.
International students also may apply to the Taxation or Securities and Financial Regulation LL.M. programs if they have a strong academic and professional background in those areas in their own legal system (see below for more information). It is not necessary, however, to enroll in these specialized programs in order to include tax, business and/or securities classes in the course of study for the Master of Laws degree.
Permission to transfer after enrollment from the LL.M. in International Legal Studies to the more specialized programs in Taxation or Securities and Financial Regulation is granted very rarely and only in exceptional circumstances.
International applicants should feel free to apply to Georgetown Law with the assurance that, if they are admitted, they will be guided to the appropriate program of study for their individual interests. Applicants with specific interests should include a discussion of them in their personal statements.
Application Checklist
Please be aware that the Graduate Admissions Committee does not review applications until we have received all required documentation. Applicants are encouraged to keep a copy of their completed application and supporting documents, as all application materials become the property of Georgetown and will not be returned.
- Application Form
- $80 Application Fee*
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
- Transcripts or LLMCAS (required for international applicants)
- Law School’s Registrar’s Certification
- Personal Reference Forms
- TOEFL (for non-native speakers of English)
- Grading System Sheet (foreign-educated applicants only)
Please click on each requirement above for a more complete description.
*Late applications might be accepted after the application deadline if there is space available in the class. If late applications are accepted, the application fee is increased to $100.
Admission Requirements
Please see the General Admission Requirements for Lawyers Educated Outside of the U.S.
Prerequisites
TOEFL
Applicants must have a score of 600 or better on the paper-based TOEFL test with minimum scores of 60 in each of the three sections (listening, structure/writing, and reading); or score of 250 or better on the computer-based TOEFL test with minimum scores of 25 in each section; or score of 100 or better on the internet-based TOEFL test with minimum scores of 25 in each section.
