You may send your application materials directly to Oregon Law, or you may apply through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).   Visit the How To Apply page for more information.

Yes, the application and supporting documents can be submitted electronically to llminfo@uoregon.edu. We also accept official electronic transcripts sent directly from the university. 

Once the Admissions Committee receives all the required application documents, it usually takes up to four weeks for a decision letter to issue. 

There is no application fee for the LL.M. program.

No, the LSAT examination is not required for admission to the LL.M. program.

For students currently in the United States on an F-1 visa and studying in an LL.M. program, it is possible to transfer to the Oregon Law LL.M. program.  You would need to apply to the program as outlined online at and then work with International Student and Scholar Services here at the University of Oregon to receive a new I-20 document.  We only accept transfer credits from schools that are accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). 

The LL.M. admissions committee reviews LL.M. applications on a holistic basis. An applicant’s grade point average is important, but the Committee also considers work experience in the legal field and the applicant’s writing sample (to consider an applicant’s writing and analytical ability), English language proficiency, and the applicant’s Personal Statement in making its admission recommendation. 

The LL.M. Program Admissions Committee has the discretion to consider a request for conditional admission. Applicants who would like the Committee to consider a conditional admission must include the request in the applicant’s Personal Statement. Conditional admission to the LL.M. program requires a TOEFL or IELTS score for the Admissions Committee to have an understanding of the applicant’s English proficiency level. This requirement cannot be waived. Applicants will need to submit their application and supporting documents for review and will be notified regarding whether conditional admission has been granted.

Applicants to the LL.M. program must have either a JD degree or a first degree in law (LLB or Bachelor’s in Law) from an accredited institution. Applicants may also apply if they are in the final year of their law program. Applicants who are admitted to the LL.M. program must complete their law degree prior to beginning their LL.M. studies. 

Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis until the LL.M. class is full. Applications may be submitted at any time. However, applicants are encouraged to apply by mid-March for the Fall Semester and early November for Spring Semester. International applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow for time to complete the visa application process if admitted to the program.  

Yes, students may begin the program in the Spring semester.  

Costs of tuition and fees can be found here. 

Admitted applicants to the Oregon Law LL.M. program are automatically considered for a partial-tuition scholarship from Oregon Law. You may wish to view additional scholarship options on the Oregon Law LL.M. scholarship page. The University of Oregon Office of International Affairs also has a list of University-affiliated scholarships.    

Unfortunately, there is not a concurrent degree option for the LL.M. program.  You would need to apply for each program separately; if admitted to both programs simultaneously, you may be able to take some of the other program courses while in the LL.M. program, if you receive permission from that department.  

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Yes, each applicant must prove English language proficiency. Either the TOEFL or IELTS is acceptable for admission to the LL.M. program. If an applicant has completed a higher education degree where the language of instruction is English, they may request a waiver of the exam score requirement.  

The minimum score required on the TOEFL exam is 88, although strong preference is given to applicants with scores over 100. The minimum score required on the IELTS is 6.5. 

The Institution Code is 4846. The Department Code is 03. 

If you have completed your first degree in law at a university where English is the medium of instruction, you may request a waiver of the English proficiency test requirement by stating this in the body of your Personal Statement (one of the required documents for admission). In addition, either a note must appear on your transcripts that English was the medium of instruction, or you must provide a certificate from the university that states this. 

The University of Oregon does offer an intensive English language program through the American English Institute (AEI).  For admission requirements to the Intensive English Program at AEI, we encourage you to visit their website or email them.  In the past, there have been students who completed the Intensive English Program at AEI and transitioned to the LL.M. program.  However, the LL.M. program does not have any agreement with AEI or any other English language school that students who successfully complete the highest level of the English program are guaranteed admission to the LL.M. program.   

No, the LL.M. program is available for both international and domestic students.  

The University of Oregon School of Law LL.M. program is a one-year (two-semester) program designed for law school graduates and attorneys who desire to continue their legal studies for professional advancement, in-depth study in a particular concentration, or development of a new practice area. Students begin the program in either August (fall) or January (spring) of each year. 

The LL.M. program is a full-time degree program only.  

Most classes are offered during the day but there are some evening classes as well. 

The LL.M. degree may enable students to sit for the bar in jurisdictions that allow LL.M. graduates to take the bar. Each state has its own regulations regarding qualification for a state bar exam and students should do their own research regarding these regulations. The National Conference of Bar Examiners annual guide includes bar information for all individual states. Completion of the LL.M. degree does not qualify students to take the bar exam in the state of Oregon. 

No.  LL.M. students cannot transfer to the JD program. This option, however, is under consideration and might be available in the future. We will update our website as soon as this option becomes available.   

The University of Oregon School of Law offers four tracks in the LL.M. program; Environment Law Track, American Law Track, Business Law Track, and Conflict & Dispute Resolution Track.

There are a variety of different housing options on campus and in the community close to campus. All University of Oregon students can use the public transportation system (Lane Transit District bus and EmEx) free of charge by showing their University of Oregon ID. This makes it easier for students to select housing, if they prefer, that is within a short bus ride from campus.  

We do not recommend that graduate students stay in the residence halls, as they are primarily for undergraduate students. Most of the residence halls are shared single rooms, with a shared bathroom per floor, or hall (some residence halls have a private bathroom or in-room sink, and they are often more expensive than the regular residence halls rooms). Often the residence halls are noisy and not necessarily conducive for graduate-level study. Here is a link to the residence halls room types so that you can see the rooms that may be available: https://housing.uoregon.edu/room-types.  

Most law students prefer to live in Spencer View apartments (a roommate is required) or Graduate Village if they select on-campus housing. Here is a link to the Spencer View and Graduate Village information pages: https://apartments.uoregon.edu/.  Please select “Graduate Village” or “Spencer View” to see detailed information about each location. Both locations are unfurnished, but there are local stores where you may obtain basic household necessities.  

Another option is off-campus housing (meaning that the University of Oregon does not own the property). Here is a link to some of the off-campus housing options that you might consider: https://offcampushousing.uoregon.edu. Select the “Housing” tab on the top of the page to view additional options. You can filter your search by the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and the minimum and maximum monthly rent.    

Short-term stays (typically 1-2 weeks) for newly-arrived international students are available through the Friendship Foundation.