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, you will receive a decision notification via email within four to six weeks .  

The application fee for domestic students is $50. The fee is waived for international students and applicants who apply through LSAC.

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

International students currently in the United States on an F-1 visa and studying in an LLM program can potentially transfer to the Oregon Law LLM program. Transfer students would need to apply to the program as outlined online and then work with University of Oregon's International Student and Scholar Services office to receive a new I-20 document. The LLM program 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 record of academic achievement (e.g., grade point average) is important, but the committee also considers English language proficiency and the applicant’s writing sample, the applicant’s personal statement, work experience in the legal field, and letters of recommendation 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  ascertain 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, we strongly encourage you to apply by mid-March for the Fall Semester and early November for Spring Semester. We recommend international applicants apply early to allow for time to complete the visa application process if admitted to the program.  

Students applying for the General LLM program may begin in the Spring Semester.  Students applying for the LLM + Legal English & US Law Foundations 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 a tuition discount scholarship from Oregon Law. You may wish to view additional scholarship options on the Oregon Law LLM 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.  

International students and domestic (US) students use separate portals for submitting their seat deposits. If you are an international student, use this portal to submit your payment. US students can pay their seat deposit here.

Yes, each international 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 General LLM 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.   

For the LLM + Legal English & US Law Foundations program, the minimum score required on the TOEFL exam is 61, although strong preference is given to applicants with scores between 62 - 87. 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. 

The University of Oregon Division of Graduate Studies accepts as evidence of English proficiency a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from an institution in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom. We are unable to accept certificates of English as a mode of instruction to satisfy this requirement. 

No, the LLM program does not have an agreement with any English language school that guarantees admission to the program.   However, the LLM program offers a two-year program, LLM + Legal English & US Law Foundations, which allows students to complete one year of intensive English language program and foundational concepts of the American legal system. 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 General 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 LLM + Legal English & US Law Foundations, 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 General LLM 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 continue in the LLM program.  

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

Oregon Law offers both one-year (two semester) and two-year (four semester) LLM degree programs 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.

The University of Oregon offers a number of different housing options on or close to campus. Students may also consider housing options in the greater Eugene area as all University of Oregon students can use the public transportation system (Lane Transit District and EmEx buses) free of charge, making it easier for them to commute to campus from various parts of the city. 

We do not recommend graduate students stay in the on-campus 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. If you'd like to consider on-campus housing, you may view the room type options here.

Most law students prefer to live in Spencer View apartments (a roommate is required) or Graduate Village if they select on-campus housing. You can explore Spencer View, Graduate Village, and other university apartment options here. University apartments are typically unfurnished, but you can obtain basic household necessities at a variety of local stores. 

If you're interested in staying off-campus, many complexes and rental owners advertise available rentals using University of Oregon's Off-Campus Housing website, where you can filter your search by the number of bedrooms/bathrooms and the minimum/maximum monthly rent.    

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