Applications and Admissions
Prerequisites
Application Requirements
Admissions Decisions
Tuition and Financial Aid
Application Form (Download and Print PDF)
Prerequisites
Applicants for admission to the International Graduate Law Programs must present 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 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
To be considered for admission:
| (1) | To request bulletin and application material, contact the International Programs Office at E-mail: mgintpro@pacific.edu. |
| (2) | Enclose with the completed application form: |
| (a) | curriculum vitae (résumé); | |
| (b) | a statement of your special interests in International Water Resources Law; | |
| (c) | four passport photos; and | |
| (d) | a legal writing sample (if available); |
| (3) | Arrange to have forwarded to the Graduate Admissions Office 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. |
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 ten 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.
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: 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 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.
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Fall Enrollment (J.S.D. Only): 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 the field of water and natural resources law, and the nature and duration of any legal experience.
Spring Enrollment (LL.M. or J.S.D.): 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.
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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 Graduate Admissions Office 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 International Water Resources Law 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.
Tuition for the J.S.D. Program is payable in two equal installments at the time of registration for the student's first two semesters in residence at the Sacramento campus. 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.
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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