1. To qualify for this program, students must demonstrate that they:

• have completed the necessary legal education required to obtain an LL.B. in a foreign country or to take the equivalent of the bar examination in that country; or
• are qualified to practice law in a foreign country.
  
  

2. Applicants whose native language is not English, or who did not earn a law degree from an institution whose instruction is in English, must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum TOEFL scores acceptable are 100 (Internet-based total), 250 (computer-based total), or 600 (paper-based total).  The minimum IELTS score acceptable is 7.

3. All international students must satisfy the United States governments' requirements for admission into the United States. Admitted international students will complete financial forms to be submitted with their tuition deposit to apply for an F-1 student visa or a J-1 exchange visa. Students will be issued documents to present at a U.S. embassy or consulate when applying for their visa. (For additional information, visit the College's International Student Service website).

4. Submit an application (online or paper format), along with the application fee, academic records, two letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes), and TOEFL or IELTS test scores. The academic records and letters of recommendation must be accompanied by English translations. (See How to Apply for more detailed information.)

1. To qualify for this program, students must demonstrate that they:

• have completed the necessary legal education required to obtain an LL.B. in a foreign country or to take the equivalent of the bar examination in that country; or
• are qualified to practice law in a foreign country.
  
  

2. Applicants whose native language is not English, or who did not earn a law degree from an institution whose instruction is in English, must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum TOEFL scores acceptable are 100 (Internet-based total), 250 (computer-based total), or 600 (paper-based total).  The minimum IELTS score acceptable is 7.

3. All international students must satisfy the United States governments' requirements for admission into the United States. Admitted international students will complete financial forms to be submitted with their tuition deposit to apply for an F-1 student visa or a J-1 exchange visa. Students will be issued documents to present at a U.S. embassy or consulate when applying for their visa. (For additional information, visit the College's International Student Service website).

4. Submit an application (online or paper format), along with the application fee, academic records, two letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes), and TOEFL or IELTS test scores. The academic records and letters of recommendation must be accompanied by English translations. (See How to Apply for more detailed information.)

Most classes will be taken with American J.D. students. Many LL.M. students choose the first-year J.D. courses, such as Criminal Law, Civil Procedure, and Torts. Most classes will be lectures, but you may also take some seminar courses, which have smaller class sizes and are discussion-based.

Exams are held at the end of each semester, following the last day of classes. Exams are written and may consist of essays, multiple choice questions, or a combination of both. Your professor will provide more specifics regarding the exam format. If you are from a country where English is not the national language, you will be given additional time to complete your exam.


Third Semester Option

Students admitted to the William & Mary LLM Program will begin with the current two-semester program.  Students who wish to continue for a third semester will take advanced coursework (a minimum of ten additional credits) with a specialized focus on one of the following specializations: 

1. Business Law;
2. International Law and Justice;
3. Intellectual Property;
4. Constitutional Law
5. Criminal Law; and
6. Methods of Dispute Resolution

 Upon completion of the third semester, students will receive their LL.M. degree with a designation that they have specialized in one of the six subject-matter areas.

Most classes will be taken with American J.D. students. Many LL.M. students choose the first-year J.D. courses, such as Criminal Law, Civil Procedure, and Torts. Most classes will be lectures, but you may also take some seminar courses, which have smaller class sizes and are discussion-based.

Exams are held at the end of each semester, following the last day of classes. Exams are written and may consist of essays, multiple choice questions, or a combination of both. Your professor will provide more specifics regarding the exam format. If you are from a country where English is not the national language, you will be given additional time to complete your exam.

Third Semester Option

Students admitted to the William & Mary LLM Program will begin with the current two-semester program.  Students who wish to continue for a third semester will take advanced coursework (a minimum of ten additional credits) with a specialized focus on one of the following specializations: 

1. Business Law;
2. International Law and Justice;
3. Intellectual Property;
4. Constitutional Law
5. Criminal Law; and
6. Methods of Dispute Resolution

 Upon completion of the third semester, students will receive their LL.M. degree with a designation that they have specialized in one of the six subject-matter areas.