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    Law - General (LLM)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF LAWS
    CIP Code: 22.0201
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    Domestic applicants are encouraged to submit their application by the international applicants' deadline of February 15.

    Contact Information

    Program Coordinator
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-2283
    Gradlaw@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    For requirement details, visit.
    GRE Requirements
    GRE Requirement: Optional/Not Required. Submitting GRE scores is not required. However, if official scores are submitted, they may be considered during the review process.
    More Information: In cases where GRE scores could support a low GPA petition, we would consider them.
    Additional Instructions
    The GRE is not required.

    Applicants satisfying the English proficiency requirement using TOEFL, Duolingo, or IELTS, make sure to have the score reported electronically, directly from the test provider. Go to our website for more detail.      


    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    International Student Information
    Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F1 or J1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    A limited number of tuition waivers are available, but applicants are encouraged to secure external sources of funding as much as possible.  These waivers are only available to students planning to study with F or J visa status. 

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/15/2024
    Deadline Date: 09/01/2025

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 09/15/2024
    Deadline Date: 02/15/2025

    Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date:

    Autumn 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date:

    Application Materials


    2 Recommendation(s)Resume
    Statement of Purpose