All LLM candidates must have earned a first law degree from either a foreign law school approved by the government or other accrediting authority in the nation in which it is located, or an ABA-approved law school in the United States, as applicable.

Students without a prior law degree should consider the University of Arizona Law's Master of Legal Studies degree

If English is not your first language, you must meet the minimum English language proficiency requirement which is a 79 TOEFL, composite 7.0 IELTS (with no subject area below 6.0), or 110 CEPT.

Based upon English proficiency, some students will be required to complete a non-credit course in Legal English. Designed and taught by our nationally recognized Legal Writing faculty, the course provides an excellent foundation in both English and the basis of common law.

Students who wish to enroll in advanced courses that are co-offered through our JD program must demonstrate a higher English proficiency. The minimum requirements are 100 TOEFL, 7.5 IELTS, or 135 CEPT.

Official University Transcripts
Transcripts for your first law degree and any other post-secondary degrees should be submitted through LSAC's Credential Assembly Service. (Please note that LSAC charges fees for services through the Credential Assembly Service Report.) If you apply directly through our website, you may upload a copy of your transcript. However, you will be required to submit to us an original hard copy transcript before the start of classes.

Resume
The resume should summarize your education, work experience, any publications, and other relevant credentials and accomplishments.

Personal Statement
The personal statement is both a writing sample and an opportunity to discuss your unique characteristics and personal qualities, including educational and work experiences, talents and special interests, socioeconomic background, involvement in community affairs and public service, or any events or circumstances that have helped shape your life or given it direction. It should not exceed three double-spaced pages in length.

Two or More Letters of Recommendation
All letters of recommendation must be submitted on official letterhead.

At least one letter of recommendation should be from a faculty member at the institution awarding your first law degree. If not, please explain why this is not available in the appropriate departmental question on the application. Applicants who hold an LLM degree must submit at least one recommendation from an instructor at the institution that granted their LLM degree.

The strongest recommendations are substantive and detail your analytical abilities and writing skills. It is worth making a significant effort to communicate with your recommenders regarding the need for detail.

English Proficiency Report
Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or CEPT) is one of the conditions for admission for all applicants whose native language is not English, and who do not qualify for a waiver. GPA - 3.00