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. 

Students in the U.S. Legal Studies LL.M. are in residence for one year studying full-time for three consecutive semesters. Students may begin in September, January, or May.

The 24 credit degree blends common law subjects with elective courses chosen by the student. LL.M. students choose 12 credits from common law courses typically studied during the first year of law school – contracts, property and torts. In addition, they study U.S. constitutional law and legal research in classes specifically designed for foreign attorneys. The final required course is international law. The remaining six credits consist of elective courses from WMU-Cooley's curriculum chosen by the student and approved by the director.

Students in the U.S. Legal Studies LL.M. are in residence for one year studying full-time for three consecutive semesters. Students may begin in September, January, or May.

The 24 credit degree blends common law subjects with elective courses chosen by the student. LL.M. students choose 12 credits from common law courses typically studied during the first year of law school – contracts, property and torts. In addition, they study U.S. constitutional law and legal research in classes specifically designed for foreign attorneys. The final required course is international law. The remaining six credits consist of elective courses from WMU-Cooley's curriculum chosen by the student and approved by the director.