- Students who wish to apply for the LL.M. Program must hold a degree equivalent to the JD from a recognized foreign law school and have completed the educational requirements to be admitted to practice law in a country other than the U.S. Further, applicants from non-English speaking countries must possess a high level of proficiency in English as demonstrated on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
- Each student’s record of legal studies must display high scholarly aptitude, and the information required in the LLM application form must reflect a well-conceived plan of study.
- The program offers the advantage of intensive study of the major subject areas of the law of the United States, including legal research and writing designed specifically for graduates of foreign law schools. LL.M. graduates also have the opportunity to sit for the Georgia or New York Bar exams in order to practice law in the United States.
Event | End Date |
Application Deadline For Spring 2024 Intake | Oct 15, 2023 |
Application Deadline For Summer 2024 Intake | Feb 15, 2024 |
Application Deadline For Fall Intake | Apr 15, 2024 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
Year | Year 1 |
Tuition Fees | $39514 |
Books and supply | $2226 |
Miscellaneous expenses | $4168 |
Total Fees | $45908 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
- Students must hold at least a baccalaureate degree accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association or its international equivalent prior to the expected semester of enrollment, with the exception of University of Georgia undergraduate students enrolled in linked bachelors-masters programs.
- Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing.
- Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0.
Scores Required
80 / 120
Avg. Score in
TOEFL
6.5 / 9
Avg. Score in
IELTS
297 / 340
Avg. Score in
GRE
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