Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Applicants to the Oregon LL.M. program must have earned a JD from an accredited US law school or hold a law degree (LLB or equivalent) from a non-US program of legal education.
Official Transcripts (in English or official English translation) sent directly from all colleges and universities attended and degrees conferred (official paper or electronic transcripts are accepted).
Official Transcripts sent directly from any college or university degree program that you are currently pursuing, if applicable (official paper or electronic transcripts are accepted).
Legal Writing Sample (in English) that demonstrates legal writing, research, and analytical abilities. (For example, a paper on a legal topic, a court brief or other legal document, written solely by the applicant.)
Resume or Curriculum Vitae that demonstrates your work experience, education, and, if applicable, admission to practice law.
Personal Statement that describes your interest in applying to the Oregon LL.M. program (250 to 500 words).
Two Letters of Recommendation (no more than three) from employers, professors, or colleagues that discuss your academic achievements, professional work, and legal research and writing abilities.
International Student Financial Statement (supporting documents are required for the visa application process - see the International Student Financial Statements)
TOEFL or IELTS official results (for applicants whose native language is not English). Test results cannot be older than two years (24 months) from the testing date.
Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. A TOEFL score of at least 600 on the paper testor 88 on the Internet-based test is ordinarily required. If you take the IELTS, a score of 7.0 is ordinarily required. Official TOEFL or IELTS scores should be submitted directly to Oregon Law. Test resultscannot be older than two years (24 months) from the testing date.