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LL.M. Application School of Law Application Fee Statement of Purpose (max. 500 words) Proposed Course of Study Form Official Transcripts with English translations (for all undergraduate and graduate studies) Résumé 2 Letters of Recommendation English Proficiency Test Results (or waiver of requirement)

Aided by an academic advisor, LL.M. students choose courses from the law school's extensive course offerings. Most law school courses are open to LL.M. students. https://www.law.uga.edu/course-offerings Some LL.M. students will pursue a flexible plan of study. Others will choose to focus on an area of concentration, such as: 1 - Public Institutions and the Law 2 - Business Law 3 - Criminal Law 4 - Transnational and International Law 5 - Preparation for a U.S. Bar Exam Students pursuing areas of concentration numbered 1 to 4 above will be required to earn at least 12 credit hours in the chosen area.

Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.

LL.M. students are eligible to apply to participate in selected externships for course credit through the School of Law.

Several U.S. jurisdictions, including Georgia, permit graduates of non-U.S. law schools to sit for bar examinations if they meet specific requirements, including character and fitness requirements.