Application and Admission Information
Prerequisites
Admissions Decisions
Application Deadlines
LL.M. in Government Law & Policy Application Form 
Public Service & Leadership Fellowship Application Form
Application Fee
Tuition
Financial Aid
Housing
Contact Information
Prerequisites
Applicants for the LL.M. in Government Las & Policy program must be highly qualified, and demonstrate academic excellence in addition to interest, experience and ability in the area of government law and public policy. Applicants must have a J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school.
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Admissions Decisions
A variety of factors influence admission decisions: law school work, including course and co-curricular activities in governmental affairs; and the nature and duration of any legal experience.
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Application Deadlines
To apply for the LL.M. Program, your application and all supporting documents must be received by the Capital Center Graduate Admissions Committee according to the following timelines.
Fall Enrollment: Applications for enrollment to begin in the fall semester should be completed by April 15 in order to receive timely consideration by the admissions committee. Applicants will be notified of admission decisions as they are made. Applications completed after April 15 will be considered on a space-available basis.
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 admissions committee. Applicants will be notified of admission decisions as they are made. Applications received after November 15 will be considered on a space available basis.
Internships: To be considered for an internship position, applications must be on file by April 15.
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Application Form (on-line)
The Master of Laws (LL.M.) application is available on-line. This application may be completed and printed on your computer, and mailed to the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, Capital Center for Government Law and Policy, 3200 Fifth Avenue, Sacramento, Ca 95817.
To use the on-line application, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader version 3.0 or higher installed on your computer. If your computer does not have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, you can download and install the Acrobat Reader by clicking on the highlighted words "Acrobat Reader" and following the directions provided by Adobe.
An application form may also be obtained by calling (916) 739-7104 or by e-mail: capital.center@pacific.edu
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Application Fee
A nonrefundable application fee of $75, payable by credit card, check, or money order to Pacific McGeorge School of Law, must accompany your application.
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Tuition
Tuition is payable in two equal installments at the time of registration for the fall and spring semesters, respectively. 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. Refer to the Graduate Programs - Tuition and Fee schedule.
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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.
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Housing:
For more information, see Pacific McGeorge's Housing page.
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Contact Information
For further information, contact the Capital Center for Government Law & Policy at (916) 739-7104 or email your questions to capital.center@pacific.edu.
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