APPLYING TO THE LL.M. PROGRAM
There are different application forms for graduates of U.S. and non-U.S. law schools. Please follow the appropriate links below to download or request forms.
U.S. Law School Graduates
U.S. law school graduates are usually admitted for the fall semester. Spring admission may be granted at the discretion of the program director.
Deadlines: Applications are due by June 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester.
Application forms -- U.S. law school graduates:
- Request application materials. Complete the online application request form and application materials will be mailed to you.
- Download an application form. While we recommend that you request and review printed application materials before applying, you may choose to print the LL.M application form.
Non-U.S. Law School Graduates
Non-U.S. law school graduates are admitted for the fall semester only.
Deadline: Applications are due by March 15.
Application forms -- Non-U.S. law school graduates:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Students from countries where English is not an official language are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language and attain a score in the 600-point range (paper-based) or 250-point range (computer-based) to be considered for admission at the Law School. This is a mandatory requirement. Applicants are responsible for making arrangements for taking the test and should address inquiries to TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6154, Princeton, New Jersey 08541, U.S.A. The completed application form should be returned to the Testing Service at Princeton well in advance of the beginning of the semester for which the applicant seeks admission. The test fee, which should be remitted with the application, entitles the student to have the test score sent to three institutions. Registration for the Test of English as a Foreign Language does not constitute application for admission to The George Washington University.
The Bulletin of Information, obtainable without charge, contains a description of the test as well as rules regarding application, fees, reports, and the conduct of the test; lists of examination centers; examination dates; and an application blank. On the application for the test, the student should specify that the scores be sent to the Law School’s Graduate Programs Office.
Non-Degree Students
A limited number of law school graduates may be admitted in non-degree status to take up to 6 hours of credit. Applicants should contact the Graduate Programs Office for application materials and instructions. Entrance requirements for non-degree students are the same as those for degree candidates. (See Admission and Entrance Requirements, above). Non-degree students who subsequently apply for and are granted admission to one of the graduate programs as a degree candidate may have the credits earned at the Law School applied toward degree requirements; however, admission as a degree candidate is not guaranteed. Enrollment in individual courses as a non-degree student will depend on space availability.