J.D./LL.M. Applicants

Students who are still completing their J.D. degree at Georgetown Law have the opportunity to take courses that will count both toward the J.D. degree and also toward an LL.M. degree. Students should apply for the J.D./LL.M. in their 2L/3E year. The Law Center currently offers J.D./LL.M. degrees in five fields of study:

The J.D./LL.M. in Taxation is open to J.D. students at other ABA-accredited law schools who plan to attend Georgetown as Visiting Students during their third year of law school. If you are interested in applying as a visiting student to the J.D./LL.M. in Taxation, learn how to apply as a visitor. Visitors may not apply for the other J.D./LL.M. programs.

Application Dates & Deadlines

The Admissions Office will hold an information session in early April for Interested Georgetown Law J.D. students. Students should apply to the J.D./LL.M. program at the end of their 2L or 3E year. The Admissions Committee will start accepting J.D./LL.M. applications in April and will issue decisions by late June.

Please email all application materials to lawllmadmis@georgetown.edu(This link opens in a new tab).

J.D./ LL.M. Application Requirements

Please complete the application form to accompany your materials.

Download the Application form here.

Submit an up-to-date resume that includes information such as education and work experience (including dates of degrees received and employment, employer names and locations, position titles, and description of work responsibilities for each position held).

There is no specific formatting requirement.

All applicants must submit a personal statement describing your background, goals, and reasons for applying to the joint degree program. You should include any information that you feel will assist the Graduate Admissions Committee in its decision.

While there are no specific formatting requirements the personal statement should only be 1-2 pages (single spaced) or 2-3 pages (double spaced).

Applicants must submit a copy of their Georgetown J.D. transcript. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Applicants may submit up to 2 optional letters of recommendation.