Program Overview
The Master of Laws at The University of Iowa is a LLM programme in United States. This programme provides advanced academic training at postgraduate level.
Key Program Features
- Degree: LLM
- Language: English
- Duration:
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Laws programme are prepared for diverse careers in their chosen field. A LLM from The University of Iowa opens doors to roles in academia, industry, and public sector.
Program Curriculum
- Letters of Recommendation: Submit three letters of recommendation. At least two should be from law professors who can comment on your critical thinking, writing skills, and potential for success. They should give some idea, if possible, of where you stand in class rank. Letters of recommendation, along with transcripts, should provide evidence that applicants are serious students with a solid record of academic and professional achievement.
- Official Transcripts: Official copies of academic records of coursework completed in colleges, universities, technical institutes, and professional institutions are required, in English, regardless of the duration of study or of whether you obtained a degree. The College of Law participates in LSAC's Credential Assembly Service. You are responsible for submitting to LSAC an official transcript from each institution you have attended.
- LSAT: The LSAT is not required, but submitting an LSAT score can enhance your application.
- English proficiency:
- For the LLM: TOEFL or IELTS: International students whose first language is not English must take the TOEFL or IELTS and submit their score.
- Applicants who have completed a bachelor's degree in the U.S., or an equivalent degree at an accredited English-language university in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom, are exempt from this requirement.
- Most students accepted to the program have TOEFL scores above 92 (Internet)/580 (written), an overall IELTS score of at least 7.0 with no subsections below 6.5. Waiver of the TOEFL or IELTS requirements is not normally granted. The University's code for all exams is 6681.
- For more information, visit www.ets.org/toefl. Additionally, non-native speakers of English will be tested for language skills and may be required to take English as a Second Language classes before or concurrently with law courses.
- For the SJD: TOEFL not required, but documentation of English capability will strengthen your application.
- For the LLM: TOEFL or IELTS: International students whose first language is not English must take the TOEFL or IELTS and submit their score.
- Financial Statement: If you are admitted to the program, you will need to submit evidence of adequate financial support to cover the costs of one full year of study at the University of Iowa. You should complete the financial statement with your application to move through the visa process more quickly. Your admission cannot be finalized without completing this form to show the financial ability to provide the necessary support.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- United States law graduates who apply for this graduate degree must have obtained a JD degree from a law school that is a member of the Association of American Law Schools or approved by the American Bar Association.
- Foreign law graduates must have completed the basic course of university studies that qualifies the candidate to sit for the bar examination (e.g., the French maîtrise, the German "first state bar examination"). If the home country bar exam does not require a specific degree, applicants should either be experienced members of the bar or have completed the first university degree in law or a multi-year masters program in law.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24000 (International); USD 20000.0 (National)
USD 24000 (International); USD 20000.0 (National)
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Iowa directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information.
About University of Iowa
University of Iowa
Iowa City, United States
University of Iowa is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-03-04
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English