Academic Programs
Admission
The qualified applicant must:
- Have a law degree with high academic standing from a recognized foreign university.
- Have a thorough knowledge of the English language. Students whose primary language is not English are required to take the Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and should achieve a minimum score of 600 overall (250 for computer-based test).
- Submit a completed application form, personal statement/proposed study plan, and college and law school transcripts (or the nearest equivalent record of grades and rank). Transcripts must be in the original language (with certified English translations), and be accompanied by two letters of recommendation from law professors or other references commenting in detail on the scholastic and professional qualifications of the applicant. Letters must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation.
- Prove sufficient financial support in the form of a letter of credit from a sponsor or bank demonstrating the ability to pay for expenses (see Financial Information).
NOTE: Neither the LSAT nor the GRE are required.
Computer Requirement
UF policy requires all new students to have access to, and
on-going use of, a computer. Click here
for the computer policy and hardware/software recommendations.
Personal Statement
Personal interviews are not a part of the application process.
However, a typed personal statement recounting your background
and why you have chosen to pursue the LL.M. in Comparative
Law is required. You should include your areas of special
interest and your career goals; consider your written personal
statement to be "an interview on paper." Work experience
following the first professional degree is encouraged, and
applicants who demonstrate a commitment to careers in teaching
and public service will be preferred. Outstanding achievement
in the legal profession is another positive factor.