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To Apply For Admission To The Master of Laws (LL.M.)

To apply for Spring Semester (January):

The recommended deadline to apply for the spring semester start is November 1, and we accept and review applications continuously until the academic semester begins.

To apply for Fall Semester (August):

The recommended deadline to apply for the fall semester start is March 1, and we accept and review applications continuously until the academic semester begins.

If you have any questions regarding the application or the application process, please contact the LL.M. Admissions Office at llm@ucdavis.edu.

Application requirements:

  1. Completed application form.
  2. Official Academic Records (Transcripts and Degrees) - One official set of academic records issued in the original language and accompanied by a certified English translation. Academic records should show graded coursework, dates of enrollment and award of degree (s). For review purposes, you may submit an unofficial transcript as part of your online application.
  3. Two letters of recommendation. It is preferred that these letters come from the applicant's law professors.
  4. TOEFL/IELTS - Official score report for either TOEFL or IELTS. A minimum of 88 on the internet-based TOEFL or 570 on the paper-based TOEFL test. TOEFL score reports should be sent to Institution Code 4778. A minimum of 6.5 IELTS is also acceptable.
  5. Personal Statement - Your personal statement should include personal, academic and professional background and your reasons for seeking an advanced degree.
  6. Resume/Curriculum Vitae - Please list your educational and professional background, in addition to any scholarships, awards or honors you have received.
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