Online LL.M. Admissions
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We accept applicants from a range of backgrounds but all are required
- To have a first professional degree in law from a foreign country; or
- To be qualified to practice law in a foreign country.
The requirements for a first professional degree in law vary by country, but commonly include an LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws), LL.M. (Master of Laws), or J.M. (Juris Masters). The Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) provides a list of country-specific minimum degree requirements to be eligible for admission to the bar, which may be helpful in determining your eligibility for admission into the Online LL.M. program at William & Mary Law School. LSAC is a not-for-profit organization that provides products and services to support candidates throughout the law school admission process.
Key Dates
| Semester | Deadline | Program starts |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | August 1, 2024 | August 26, 2024 |
| Spring 2025 | November 15, 2024 | January 6, 2025 |
Steps to Apply
1. Complete the Online Application which consists of:
- Contact and background information
- Enrollment history from all previously attended institutions
- Resume
- Personal Statement
- Optional: Up to 2 Letters of Recommendation
Limited scholarships may be available for online program students. No separate application is required.
2. Submit Transcripts
Please upload unofficial transcripts and graduation conferral (certificate of graduation) with English translation from all previously attended institutions to your application for initial review. If accepted, you must provide official evaluated transcripts from all previously attended institutions as a condition of matriculation.
3. Submit the English Language Test Requirements
Applicants who have not graduated from a U.S. institution of higher education are required to submit official test scores from one of the following:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), achieving a minimum of 90 (Internet-based total);
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS), achieving a minimum of 6; or
- Duolingo English Test, achieving a minimum of 105.
William & Mary will not accept scores older than two years at the time of application.
International applicants who meet the following condition may be considered for admission without submitting English language scores:
- English is the applicant's country's official language; or
- The applicant earned a law degree from a school where the exclusive language of instruction is English.
Official Transcript Evaluation Required (Admitted Students)
If official evaluated transcripts were not submitted at the time of application, admitted students must request a credential evaluation report from any NACES member evaluation agency that provides transcript verification and credit evaluation. Please note that there will be fees associated with utilizing a NACES-approved transcript evaluation service. While William & Mary Law School accepts evaluations from any NACES member agency, many students use the WES (World Education Services) ICAP (international credit application package) transcript evaluation or the ECE (Educational Credit Evaluators) Course-by-Course report. Admitted students will not be able to register for classes until an official evaluated transcript is provided. If an official evaluated transcript is not provided by the date specified in the admission letter, the admitted student's matriculation will be cancelled.