The LL.M. for the Practice of Law in the United States (bar track) allows currently licensed foreign-trained lawyers to sit for the Georgia bar exam.
Both foreign- and U.S.-trained lawyers can develop skills and dive deeper into specific areas of the law by choosing a concentration in environmental and land use law, health law, intellectual property law, legal analytics and innovation or general studies.
Georgia State Law’s LL.M. program offers quality and affordability in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$53,064
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Fall (August), 2024 | Atlanta |
Include a typed personal statement with your online LSAC application. This is your opportunity to describe why you are pursuing legal study at Georgia State Law and highlight any experiences, qualifications or other information you believe to be relevant.
Submit Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Your C.V. or resume should indicate your experience in the field for which you are applying.
Submit Writing Sample
Attach a professional or academic writing sample to your online application.
Submit Transcripts
Send official school transcripts to LSAC for inclusion in your Law School Report. You will need to submit academic transcripts from each college and/or university attended regardless of whether or not a degree was conferred.
Submit Letters of Recommendation
Submit two letters of recommendation, no more than two years old, through your LSAC Law School Report.
These letters should speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program. Professional and academic letters are strongly recommended. If you have been out of school for multiple years, employer references will suffice.
The LL.M. degree program for foreign-trained lawyers is open to any graduate with a law degree (e.g., J.D., LL.B., B.L., B.A. in Law and Society) from another country.
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