U.S. applicants to the LL.M. program must have earned a first degree in law from an accredited United States law school.
To be admitted into the LL.M. program, an applicant must have a proven record of scholastic accomplishment in legal studies, a coherent plan of study, normally including a specialized concentration in an area of the law, and a commitment to the study of law as an intellectual discipline. Applicants are admitted by the Dean based on the recommendation of the LLM Director. The LLM Director considers the applicant's past experience, evidence of maturity and motivation, personal recommendations, and such other indices of competence as writings and publications.
A PDF document of the listed required application materials below must be submitted via email to llm.programnull@law.csuohio.nulledu
- A personal statement stating your reasons for applying to the LL.M. program and how the course offerings can fulfill your expectations
- Official transcripts from your first degree in law and any other degrees awarded
- Resume/CV
For more information regarding the application process, contact llm.programnull@law.csuohio.nulledu.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Once admitted, in order to graduate from the LL.M Program and obtain the degree, you must satisfy all the following requirements:
- Successfully complete 24 credit hours of learning
- Obtain an accumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.25 or more.
TRANSFER PROCESS
The Graduate Admission Committee has authority to allow the transfer of up to 10 credits towards the domestic LL.M. To be considered for transfer, credits must have been earned at an ABA-accredited law school in courses in which the applicant earned a grade of "C" or better.
The decision whether to allow the transfer of any credits is within the sole discretion of the Committee and is not guaranteed.