Apply for LL.M. & J.S.D. Programs
Applicants for admission to the LL.M. & J.S.D. programs must present evidence of:
- Graduation from a school of law approved by the American Bar Association; or
- Admission to the bar of a state in the United States; or
- Graduation from a faculty of law in a foreign country whose educational authority has authorized that faculty to issue degrees in law.
There are no prerequisite courses for either the LL.M. or J.S.D. programs.
Application Requirements
Submit the following to graduatelaw@pacific.edu after completing the online application:
- Curriculum vitae (résumé);
- Signature form (pdf);
- Legal writing sample (if available); and
- Personal Statement
Arrange to have forwarded to the Graduate Admissions Office directly from the issuer:
- Official transcripts from colleges, universities, and graduate or professional schools attended, including a current law school transcript; and
- Two letters of reference, preferably from law school professors or legal employers who are familiar with the application in a study or work setting.
- For non-native English speakers, proof of English proficiency (see Language Fluency requirements below)
If you have any questions regarding application procedures, email the Graduate Admissions Office.
J.S.D. Applicants Only
Application statement — Applicants to the J.S.D. program must submit an application statement indicating the reasons for the applicant's interest in seeking the J.S.D. degree. The statement should set forth the applicant's intended fields of inquiry and research objectives in specific terms. It should not exceed 10 double-spaced pages.
Writing sample — Applicants to the J.S.D. program must submit a writing sample such as a published article, monograph, or academic paper.
Language Fluency Requirements
Application materials in languages other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations.
Non-native speakers of English must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language sufficient to cope with a rigorous academic program. This may include:
- Receipt of an undergraduate or graduate degree from an English language institution;
- Multi-year employment in a position in which English is the primary language of communication; or
- A minimum test score of 88 (Internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Note that applications cannot be considered for final action until all supporting material has been received.
Applications completed after May 15 will be considered on a space-available basis.
Questions?
Contact Clémence Kucera, Director, Graduate & International Programs and Centers of Distinction
Email | 916.739.7353 or 916.739.7019
