Application requirements

Wayne Law admits a diverse cohort from around the world to its LL.M. program every year. Applicants must have already earned a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school or an equivalent degree in another country.

We accept applications for the Fall (August start) and Winter (January start) terms. The Fall priority deadline is June 15 and the final deadline is August 1. The Winter priority deadline is October 15 and the final deadline is December 1.

You will automatically be considered for an LL.M.-specific scholarship if you complete your application by the priority deadline. Extensions to the application deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Click below to create an application and apply through Law School Admission Council (LSAC).

Apply to the LL.M. program

The following are the minimum admission requirements for the LL.M. program:

• Earned a J.D. degree from a law school in the United States, or an equivalent  degree in another country: Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended; applicants with a degree from a non-U.S. institution must submit an official Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report from LSAC (which serves as the official academic transcript).
• Personal statement: Provide a one- to two-page statement advising "what are your career objectives and how will an LL.M. degree contribute to accomplishing these objectives." This is also an opportunity for you to introduce yourself and provide information about your background, experience, skills and/or goals.
• Resume (written in English): Your resume should include professional, education, and leadership experiences you feel are relevant to your candidacy.
• Legal writing sample: Submit a sample of your legal writing. This may be a brief, memorandum, academic note that you wrote while in law school or in the workforce. It should include minimal editing from others and demonstrate your ability to write and analyze case law.
• Strong letter(s) of recommendation.

Applicants who are not native speakers of English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum scores accepted are:

• TOEFL: 600
• Computer-based TOEFL: 250
• Internet-based TOEFL: 100
• IELTS: 7.0

Questions about the application process? Contact us at lawinquire@wayne.edu.