LL.M. in Transnational Business Practice Applications and Admissions
Prerequisites
Application Requirements
Admissions Decisions
Tuition and Financial Aid
Prerequisites
Applicants for admission to the LL.M. in Transnational Business Practice must provide evidence of (1) graduation from a school of law approved by the American Bar Association; or (2) admission to the bar of a state in the United States; or (3) graduation from a faculty of law in a country whose educational authority has authorized that faculty to issue degrees in law.
There are no prerequisite courses for LL.M. in Transnational Business Practice; however, candidates should be familiar with the law of business associations (company law), commercial law, and basic principles of income taxation.
Application Requirements
To be considered for admission:
| (1) | You have two ways to apply online:
OR 2. Complete the Pacific McGeorge application and signature form online, print them, and mail them with supporting documentation to Pacific McGeorge. There is no application fee.
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| (2) | You can also complete the application contained in the International Graduate Law Programs brochure and mail it with supporting documentation to Pacific McGeorge. There is no application fee. |
| (3) | Enclose with the completed application form (or the signature form if you have submitted your application online): |
| (a) | curriculum vitae (résumé); | |
| (b) | a statement of your special interests in transnational business and commercial law; | |
| (c) | four passport photos; and | |
| (d) | a legal writing sample (if available); |
| (4) | Arrange to have forwarded to the Office of International Programs directly from the issuer: |
| (a) | official transcripts from colleges, universities, and graduate or professional schools attended, including a current law school transcript; and | |
| (b) | two letters of reference, preferably from law school professors or legal employers who are familiar with the application in a study or work setting. |
Other: Application materials in languages other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations.
Applications cannot be considered for final action until all supporting material has been received.
Language Fluency: Many internships require fluency in the language of the internship location; for others, host firms require only English. Applicants applying for the internship track, who have foreign language abilities, should include in their applications or in their personal statements an honest assessment of their proficiency in languages. Internship placements with firms that require fluency in the local language are made on the basis of the applicant's own assessment of his or her language proficiency. The School of Law cannot be responsible for problems in the internship caused by an applicant misjudging his or her level of proficiency.
English: Non-native speakers of English must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language sufficient to cope with a rigorous academic program. In general, 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 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The burden of demonstrating proficiency in English by other methods is upon the applicant.
Pacific McGeorge School of Law does not discriminate in the admission process on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, disability, color, or religious belief.
Fall Enrollment: Completed applications for admission for enrollment in the fall semester will be considered by the Graduate Admission Committee commencing in mid-January and applicants will be notified of Committee decisions as they are made. Applications completed after May 15 will be considered on a space-available basis.
A variety of factors influence admission decisions: law school work, including course and co-curricular activities in transnational as well as business and taxation areas; nature and duration of legal experience, if any; availability of an internship placement in preferred location indicated on application form, if applicable; and language facility if required for internship locations requested, if applicable.
Spring Enrollment: Applications for enrollment to begin with the spring semester should be completed by November 15 in order to receive timely consideration by the Graduate Admissions Committee. Applications received after November 15 will be considered on a space available basis.
Tuition Deposit: Applicants offered admission are required to furnish a $250 non-refundable tuition deposit by the date specified in the admission letter to hold a place in the program.
The deposit should be forwarded to the Office of International Programs in Sacramento and is credited toward tuition upon enrollment. Deposits must be by check drawn on a United States bank or by international money order. Failure to provide the tuition deposit within the time specified will result in the termination of the offer of acceptance.
Tuition, Costs, and Housing: Tuition for the Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program in Transnational Business Practice is payable in two equal installments at the time of registration for the fall semester and for the spring semester. Students who have qualified for student loans may defer payment of tuition up to the amount of loans for which application has been made until receipt of loan proceeds. Additional costs for candidates choosing the internship track include: travel from the applicant's home to the internship; room and board, during the internship; and other personal expenses.
The Pacific McGeorge Housing Office can assist in finding suitable housing either on or near the Sacramento campus. In some instances, hosts will assist in locating housing at the internship location. Further housing information is sent to applicants accepted for the program.
Host firms may contribute cash or in-kind support sufficient to meet some living costs for the period of the internship. Students should plan, however, on supplementing any allowance provided by a host firm with private funds.
Financial Assistance: Participants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for financial aid through various loan sources. Students usually utilize a combination of the Federal Stafford Loan, Federal unsubsidized Stafford Loan, and alternative loans such as Law Student Loans, Law Access Loans, or T.H.E. Loans to meet internship and LL.M. costs.
For more information, see Pacific McGeorge's Financial Aid page.
