Master of Laws (LL.M.) Applicants

Georgetown’s LL.M. programs (full-time, part-time, and online) are open to applicants with either a J.D. from a U.S. law school that is approved by the American Bar Association, or a law degree from a law school in another country that allows one to practice law in that jurisdiction or makes one eligible to take that jurisdiction’s bar exam.

For guidance on the required degree from specific countries, please visit the LSAC website. For specific questions about eligibility, please email us at lawllmadmis@georgetown.edu.

Every year, the Office of Graduate Admissions receives thousands of applications from over 100 countries. We review each application in a holistic manner, considering academic and professional qualifications along with many other qualitative factors. We understand that there is more to an applicant than just numbers. We strongly encourage you to complete your application as early as possible in the admissions cycle as we use a rolling admissions application process.

For more information, visit our LL.M. Degree Programs page.

Georgetown Law’s LL.M. program is one of the oldest and most respected in the United States. It offers a wide range of flexible degree programs designed to meet the needs of lawyers worldwide, including:

• Environmental and Energy Law
• General Studies
• International Business and Economic Law
• International Legal Studies
• National and Global Health Law
• National Security Law
• Taxation
• Technology Law and Policy

Students can also pursue a certificate in combination with their LL.M. degree, in areas such as international arbitration and dispute resolution, international human rights, securities and financial law, international trade law, refugees and humanitarian emergencies, international taxation, estate planning, employee benefits, or U.S. health law.

To learn more about pairing a certificate with your LL.M. visit the Certificates of Specialization page.

Fall 2027 Application Deadlines:

• October 1, 2026: LL.M. Applications Open
• November 16, 2026: Early Action Deadline for Foreign-Trained Attorneys
• January 8, 2027: Early Action Deadline for U.S.-Trained Attorneys
• January 8, 2027: Application Deadline for Specialized Scholarships
• February 5, 2027: Priority Deadline for All LL.M. Applicants
• March 19, 2027: Priority Deadline for M.S.L. (non-lawyer) Applicants
• July 1, 2027: Final Deadline —All Applicants (applicants strongly urged to apply earlier)

Find more detailed information on the Application Requirements page.

• Application Form
• Application Fee or Fee Waiver
• Resume
• Personal Statement
• Transcripts
• Registrar’s Certification Form
• English Proficiency Requirements (if applicable)
• Self-Scheduled Online Interview: Strongly Recommended
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Conduct Explanation (if applicable)
• Optional Statement

For more information, visit our Scholarships & Fellowships page.

Students who are U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents may apply for financial aid in the form of loans. For more information, please visit the Financial Aid website.

As part of the student visa application process, international students admitted to Georgetown Law must be able to demonstrate the ability to finance their entire course of study. We encourage international students to begin the search for financing as early in the process as possible, by exploring loan and scholarship options that may be available through your home country government or other scholarship organizations.

Our automatic status check feature allows you to determine whether we have received all parts of your application. You may notice that the current status date will change over time, even if the status does not. These changes are not associated with the Committee’s decision.

Please note that we do not use the status check to communicate final admissions decisions. You will receive your admissions decision via mail or email. If you have any questions, please contact us at (202) 662-9010 or lawllmadmis@georgetown.edu.