J.D./ LL.M. Application Requirements

If you are a Georgetown Law J.D. student and interested in the J.D./LL.M. joint degree program, complete the form and submit it with your other application materials. J.D. students from other ABA-accredited law schools interested in applying to the J.D./LL.M. in Taxation must apply as a visitor. Visitors may not apply for the other J.D./LL.M. programs.

Priority Application deadline : May 10, 2024, for students who want to participate in 2024 EAP's and OCI; decision will be issued before May 30.

Regular Application Deadline: August 1, 2024; decision will be issued prior to the start of the Fall semester.

Please note: Please send your spring transcript to lawllmadmis@georgetown.edu after your spring grades have appeared.

Please complete the application form to accompany your materials.

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 detailed "personal statement" (a.k.a. motivation letter) 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.