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 LLM program.

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

For students currently in the United States on an F-1 visa and studying in an LLM program, it is possible to transfer to the Oregon Law LLM program.  You would need to apply to the program as outlined online 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 LLM admissions committee reviews LLM 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 LLM 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 LLM 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 LLM 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 LLM program must complete their law degree prior to beginning their LLM studies. 

Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis until the LLM 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.  

Students applying for the one year program may begin in the Spring Semester.  Students applying for the two year program may only start in the Fall Semester. 

Costs of tuition and fees can be found here. Make sure to select 'Law (LLM)' from the drop down and your residency status. 

Admitted applicants to the Oregon Law LLM program are automatically considered for up to 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 LLM 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 LLM 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 LLM 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.  

For the one year program, the minimum score required on the TOEFL exam is 88, although strong preference is given to applicants with scores over 100. For the one year program, the minimum score required on the IELTS is 7.0. 

For the two year program, the minimum score required on the TOEFL exam is 61, although strong preference is given to applicants with scores between 62 - 87. For the two year program, the minimum score required on the IELTS is 6.0, although strong preference is given to applicants with scores between 6.0 - 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 LLM program now offers a two-year program that allows students to complete one year of intensive English language program and foundational concepts of the American legal system through the American English Institute (AEI).  Upon completion of the first year, students will be required to successfully demonstrate a level of English language proficiency at or above the standard minimum English proficiency requirements for the one-year program. 

Please note, the LLM 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 LLM program.   

Will I have to retake the English Language proficiency exam prior to entering the second year of the LLM program? What are the minimum scores? 

Yes, upon completion of the first year of the two year program, LLM students will be required to successfully demonstrate a level of English language proficiency at or above the standard minimum English proficiency requirements for the one year program.  

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 7.0. 

Students who do not meet the minimum English language requirement within two years of matriculation are not eligible to contnue in the LLM program. 

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

The University of Oregon School of Law LLM program offers both a one year (two semester) or two year (four 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 one year program in either August (fall) or January (spring) of each year. Students begin the two year program in August (fall). 

The LLM program is a full-time degree program only.  

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

The LLM degree may enable students to sit for the bar in jurisdictions that allow LLM 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 LLM degree does not qualify students to take the bar exam in the state of Oregon. 

No.  LLM 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 three tracks in the LLM program; Environment Law Track, American Law Track, and Business Law 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.