1. Fill out the Application for Admission to Graduate Programs (pdf) and attach:

• personal statement indicating why you wish to pursue this degree
• legal writing sample
• letter of recommendation
• Undergraduate and JD transcripts (if not Cooley alumni)
• [For Self Directed program] Self Directed Outline + Faculty advisor

2. Generally, applications are processed within two weeks of submission. You will receive an email notification if information is missing from your application. Otherwise, you will receive an email notification of our final decision.

3. International Students: please apply through LSAC.org and submit your credentials for evaluation along with your TOEFL score. 

1. Fill out the Application for Admission to Graduate Programs (pdf) and attach:

• personal statement indicating why you wish to pursue this degree
• legal writing sample
• letter of recommendation
• Undergraduate and JD transcripts (if not Cooley alumni)
• [For Self Directed program] Self Directed Outline + Faculty advisor

2. Generally, applications are processed within two weeks of submission. You will receive an email notification if information is missing from your application. Otherwise, you will receive an email notification of our final decision.

3. International Students: please apply through LSAC.org and submit your credentials for evaluation along with your TOEFL score. 

The 24-credit LL.M. degree can be earned at Cooley's campuses in Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Lansing, and Grand Rapids. Some courses are available online. The program is flexible offering:

• Weekend courses, some weekday sections, and special sections beginning after the February bar exam;
• Accelerated classes to accommodate our students' desires to balance their education and family lives;
• Full availability of classes year-round;
• Short, one credit courses in "hot topics."
• A degree that can be completed in as little as one year or as many as five years.

The 24-credit LL.M. degree can be earned at Cooley's campuses in Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Lansing, and Grand Rapids. Some courses are available online. The program is flexible offering:

• Weekend courses, some weekday sections, and special sections beginning after the February bar exam;
• Accelerated classes to accommodate our students' desires to balance their education and family lives;
• Full availability of classes year-round;
• Short, one credit courses in "hot topics."
• A degree that can be completed in as little as one year or as many as five years.