LLM in American Law (General law)

Your application must include complete official transcripts—or notarized, full-sized copies—from all colleges, universities, or graduate schools from which you have earned a degree. The official transcript or an accompanying report must contain your class standing, if given, together with a description of the school’s grading system.

You must submit two letters of recommendation written by individuals who are well acquainted with your academic or professional abilities and are able to provide a thoughtful, thorough and candid assessment of your academic ability and potential for success in graduate level law study. BU Law requires at least two, but accepts up to four, letters of recommendation.We welcome letters from former law professors, as well as from employment supervisors and other professional colleagues who have direct knowledge of your skills and attributes.

You should discuss your personal and professional reasons for pursuing the degree program. You should also include an explanation of your study interests and their relation to your previous study, employment experiences, and professional goals.

Your curriculum vitae or résumé should be included as a separate item, not as a substitute for your personal statement. It should provide a detailed overview of your professional and/or educational experience that demonstrates your qualifications to enroll in an LLM or master’s degree program.

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