Admission is competitive and enrollment is limited to approximately 70-100 students each semester. To be considered for admission, students must have completed foundational legal studies and thus be prepared for and capable of advanced legal studies. There is a presumptive requirement that all participants hold a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) or higher.

Most seats at CTLS are reserved for students from the Center’s global partner schools, which generally view it as an honors program and nominate students on a highly selective basis. A limited number of spots are also available to highly qualified law students from non-partner law schools. These applicants are referred to as “independent candidates.”

Independent candidates from U.S. law schools should note that the semester abroad program offered by CTLS is approved by the ABA.

Georgetown Students

To apply, go to Studio Abroad and select "apply now" to create an account. If you have already created an account for another study abroad program, please log in and start a new application.

Application deadlines: March 1, 2024

Joint Degree & London Option Applicants

If you have been pre-approved to attend CTLS through either the Georgetown LLM-London Option program, or the Joint LLB/LLM program (with KCL), please start your application via the 'Apply Now' button.

Application deadlines: Please ensure to apply internally for either program. Once pre-approved, online applications will be accepted through June for Fall semester students and October for Spring semester students.

Partner School Applicants

Please consult your home school for details and check with your administrator for application deadlines. Once you have been nominated by your school, please visit the CTLS Partner Nominees page on Studio Abroad. Your application will be marked as accepted within two working days providing your signed Nomination/Student Information Form has been submitted.

Application deadlines: please check with your home institution for admission to the program. Online applications will be accepted through June for Fall semester students and October for Spring semester students.

Independent US Applicants

Independent candidates must complete an online application on Studio Abroad and submit the following supporting documentation:

*Résumé or CV
*Letter of Good Standing from current law school
*Letter of recommendation from faculty member or employer
*Official transcript from current or most recently attended law school

Application deadlines: applicants will be considered on a rolling basis.

Independent Non-US Applicants

Independent candidates must complete an online application on Studio Abroad and submit the following supporting documentation:

*Résumé or CV
*Letter of Good Standing from current law school
*Letter of recommendation from faculty member or employer
*Official transcript from current or most recently attended law school
*English Proficiency Confirmation (i.e. TOEFL or IELTS score report, scanned copy of a transcript from an English speaking institution or a scanned, signed letter from a professor or advisor attesting the level of English proficiency)

Application deadlines: applicants will be considered on a rolling basis.