How do I contact someone regarding LL.M.?
We look forward to communicating with you and answering
any additional questions you may have about the University of Illinois
College of Law LL.M. Program. You may reach us at:
Office of Graduate and International Legal Studies
University of Illinois College of Law
504 East Pennsylvania Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820 USA
(217) 333-6066 phone
(217) 244-1478 fax
llm@law.uiuc.edu
What type of admission process do you have?
The LL.M. program offers rolling admissions, beginning in March until the program is full.
What is your TOEFL or IELTS requirement and code?
You must take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum
TOEFL score is 79 internet-based and must be taken within 2 years of
program term of entry (August). The University of Illinois College of Law's
Institutional Code is 1836 with department 00 and should be used in reporting your TOEFL score.
The minimum IELTS score is 6.5 with subscores of 6 on all four modules.
Are admission deferrals granted?
Typically, you may delay your program for one year, but deferrals are granted on a
case by case basis. Historically, the Committee has granted a deferral for compelling reasons,
such as the inability to secure a visa or financial hardship.
Do you require the LSAT or LSDAS?
No.
How many letters of reference do you require?
We require three letters of reference.
Where do I send the application materials?
If you are applying by paper copy, send all materials to:
Office of Graduate and International Legal Studies
University of Illinois College of Law
504 East Pennsylvania Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820 USA
What is the program code for the LL.M. program?
10KS0281LLM
What is the program code for the JSD program?
10KS0281JSD
What courses can I take to satisfy the New York Bar eligibility requirements of Section 520.6 of the Rules of the Court of Appeals that 'the applicant may still qualify to sit for the bar examination by showing "that the applicant has successfully completed a full-time or part-time program consisting of a minimum of 20 semester hours of credit, or the equivalent, in professional law subjects, which includes basic courses in American law, in an approved law school in the United States."'?
University of Illinois College of Law courses that can be used to satisfy the eligibility requirements are:
Law 501: Intro to United States Law
Law 601: Contracts
Law 602: Property
Law 603: Torts
Law 604: Criminal Law
Law 605: Criminal Procedure
Law 606: Constitutional Law I
Law 607: Civil Procedure I
Law 612: Constitutional Law I
Law 615: Administrative Law
Law 616: Environmental Law and Policy I
Law 620: Health Law and Policy
Law 629: Bankruptcy
Law 632: Commercial Law
Law 633: Business Associations I
Law 634: Securities Regulation
Law 642: Antitrust Law
Law 643: Trademark, Unfair Competition and Consumer Protection
Law 644: Copyright Law
Law 647: Income Taxation
Law 648: Corporate Taxation
Law 649: Partnership Taxation
Law 650: Estate and Gift Taxation
Law 655: Patent Law
Law 662: Labor Law I
Law 664: Employment Discrimination
Law 667: Family Law
Law 668: Decent's Estates and Trusts
Law 670: Elder Law
Law 675: Products Liability
Law 679: Advanced Criminal Procedure
Law 680: Professional Responsibility
Law 682: Evidence
Law 683: Complex Litigation
Law 684: Federal Courts
Law 686: Remedies
Law 792: Immigration Law
Law 797: Introduction to Intellectual Property
Do you offer a part-time or distance learning program?
No.
How do I apply online for housing?
In order to apply online for housing, you must have your UIN (University of Illinois Number).
Once you have that number, you should go to www.housing.uiuc.edu/apply/
Is an introductory Legal English course available?
Yes, the College offers a three-week certficate program to introduce LLM students to the language,
culture and study of law in the United States. For complete details, please see
the Legal English page.
How can I pay my tuition and fees?
You may use one of the following methods: check, cash, debit card or credit card.
The University only accepts credit card payments via
the web, using American Express, Mastercard, and Discover. This
service is available for students and authorized individuals.
A 2% convenience fee will be added to the total payment
amount when this online option is used. You can make
payment at www.usfsco.uillinois.edu/Billing.html
When will I get my I-20?
Once your file has been approved for final admission, your I-20 will be issued
by the University of Illinois Graduate Admissions Office. It will be sent
to the address you provide on the Verification Form. This Verification Form will
be included with your offer of admission letter issued by the College of Law's
Office of Graduate and International Legal Studies. This process could take up
to six weeks to complete.
