Application Checklist
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Feb. 1, 2010
Please read the complete directions on How to Apply—some of our application procedures and requirements were changed in August 2009.
A complete application contains the following items:
- LL.M. application form, completed and submitted electronically through LSAC, along with required attachments
- Completed Supplemental Financial Aid Form, printed out from the LSAC site and included in materials the applicant sends directly to the Graduate Studies Office
- Completed Certification Form, printed out from the LSAC site and included in materials applicant sends directly to the Graduate Studies Office
- U.S. $75 application fee (pay online with a credit card) or enclose payment by international money order, traveler’s checks or bank check drawn on U.S. funds made payable to the University of Virginia with application materials applicant sends to the Graduate Studies Office.
- Official, school-certified transcripts of grades or marks from all colleges, universities and professional/ graduate schools you have attended, even if you did not graduate. These should come to us in envelopes sealed by the appropriate school official, who then signs or stamps across the seal. Do not send documents certified by people other than school officials.
- Official, school-certified proof of degree document, if proof of degree does not appear on transcript. This document should come to us in an envelope sealed by the appropriate school official, who then signs or stamps across the seal. Please do not send documents certified by people other than school officials.
- An official statement of class rank from the institution at which you earned or will earn your first degree in law. These should come to us in envelopes sealed by the appropriate school official who then signs or stamps across the seal. If such rankings are not provided by your school, provide a statement to this effect along with a detailed explanation of the grading system employed and a self-evaluation of your performance within that system.
- An official TOEFL score report from ETS. Include a photocopy of your score report if you have already received your results. This may enable the Law School to expedite the review of your application.
- You can use the LSAC LL.M. Credential Assembly Service as an alternative method of submitting transcripts and TOEFL scores.
- Two letters of recommendation, with accompanying forms printed out from our Web site.
- Provide three self-addressed mailing labels with your present mailing address (should be the same address as indicated on your application.)
- Advise us immediately of any address changes, including e-mail.
Do not put your application materials in a binder or enclose them in plastic page covers because this prevents your materials from fitting in our application folders.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Only complete applications are reviewed by the Graduate Committee. The deadline for completed applications is Feb. 1. Applications completed after that date will be reviewed at the committee's discretion.
See How to Apply for details.
If you have a problem accessing or printing out the application, contact our office at gradadmitlaw@virginia.edu.
If you would like to obtain a printed copy of our program brochure, contact us at gradadmitlaw@virginia.edu. Our program brochure does not include an application form.
VIRGINIA IN-STATE EDUCATION PRIVILEGES
If you claim entitlement to Virginia in-state educational privileges, you must complete the application found at the link below. The completed signed application and accompanying supporting documentation should be sent to the Graduate Studies Office with your LL.M. or S.J.D. application by the Feb. 1 deadline.
PLEASE NOTE: Unless the University rules that you are entitled to Virginia in-state educational privileges, you will be classified as an out-of-state student for all purposes including tuition.
All correspondence should be mailed to:
GRADUATE STUDIES OFFICE
University of Virginia School of Law
580 Massie Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903-1738
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Telephone: (434) 924-3154
Fax: (434) 924-7536
e-mail: gradadmitlaw@virginia.edu
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