Georgetown Law offers a unique, two-year LL.M. program for foreign-educated lawyers with strong records of academic achievement and professional experience. This small, highly selective program is designed for students with outstanding credentials who might not otherwise be eligible for an elite U.S. LL.M. program because they have not yet achieved the required level of proficiency in English.
The Two-Year Program gives students the opportunity to devote one year of their LL.M. studies to refining their Legal English skills. Unlike standard intensive English language courses, Georgetown’s program emphasizes written and oral communication in a legal context. It is the only Legal English program at any law school in the world staffed by faculty with advanced degrees in both law and linguistics. From the outset of the Program, students will attend law school classes and receive sophisticated instruction targeted to the needs of international lawyers. Students will have an opportunity to draft legal memoranda and other similar documents, and to refine law-related presentation skills.
In the summer after their first year, students will participate in Foundations of American Law, a four-week program that focuses on the U.S. legal system. By the second year of the program, students should have a level of professional fluency that will permit them not only to complete the credits required for graduation but also to engage fully in a sophisticated academic program.
Throughout their two years of study, program participants can take full advantage of the resources of Georgetown which offers over 200 courses and seminars, six different LL.M. degrees, and attracts students from over 60 countries. The school is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. which is not only the center of the U.S. government, but also home to numerous international organizations.
Admissions Process. The application for the Two-Year Program is available online (at www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/) and in our Graduate Admissions brochure. Specific admission requirements include the following:
- a strong record of academic achievement in their law studies in their home country;
- a TOEFL score in the range of 540-580;
- Professional legal experience.
For more information about the program, please contact our Graduate Admissions Office at llmadmis@law.georgetown.edu, or by phone at (202) 662-9020.
