2013LL.M. IN U.S. LAW

“Theremarkablestrength

ofGeorgiaLaw’sprogram,

combinedwithitsexceptional

affordability,makesGeorgia

Lawanunmatchedinvestment

inyourfuture.”

REBECCAH.WHITE

DEANANDJ.ALTONHOSCH

PROFESSOROFLAW

GeorgiaLawisregardedasoneofthetoplawschoolsintheU.S.

Top ten law school for

providing “most financial

value” at graduation.

U.S. News & World Report, 2011.

Ranked 2nd for standard

of living enjoyed by grad-

uates who enter private

practice after graduation.

National Jurist, 2011.

Top 5 “best value law

school” for providing a

quality legal education

at an affordable price.

prelaw, 2011.

Athens,Georgiaisagreatplacetolive.

Ranked a “go-to law

school” for percentage

of graduates hired

by 250 of the nation’s

largest law firms.

The National Law Journal, 2011.

Ranked 2nd among

public law schools and

6th in the nation for

graduates securing federal

judicial clerkships.

U.S. News & World Report, 2011.

Featured in “Travel:

Best College Towns.”

Southern Living, 2011.

Included among “Top

25 Arts Destinations.”

AmericanStyle, 2011.

Featured in “The

Coolest Small Cities

in America.”

GQ, 2010.

GeorgiaLawisoneofthebestvaluesinlegaleducation.

WHY GEORGIA LAW?

The University of Georgia LL.M. Program offers highly qualified

graduates of foreign law schools an individually fashioned program of

course work in U.S. law at one of the nation's most highly regarded law

schools. The LL.M. degree is awarded upon the successful completion

of 24 hours of course credit during an academic year.

Candidates may choose the All-Courses track or the Essay track.

The All-Courses track allows students to select courses specific to their

interests from the School of Law’s extensive curriculum. Students who

opt for the Essay track will also write a scholarly paper 60-90 pages

in length for six credits under the supervision of a full-time member

of the accomplished faculty. Students in both tracks have the option to

work with the Director to select courses that ensure eligibility for the

New York Bar Examination.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Flexible Curriculum

Georgia Law’s LL.M. Program is distinguished by the flexible approach offered in determining an individual program for each student. Students take 10 to 14 course credit hours each semester. All LL.M. students take a special course on legal research and writing in U.S. law. For all other courses, LL.M. students enroll in the same classes available to J.D. students.

Employment and Training Opportunities

The School of Law’s Office of Legal Career Services assists LL.M. students in their employment search. Georgia Law is one of only 32 law

schools nationwide that participates in the International Student Interview Program (ISIP) held every January in New York City. The program attracts more than 150 of the top legal employers from around the world and gives candidates the opportunity to be considered for internship and permanent positions in the U.S. and abroad. Master of Laws graduates are also encouraged and helped to take advantage of training opportunities. Students eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT) have the option of working in the legal field after graduation for a maximum of 12 months. The OPT program is a great way to be placed with law firms and companies in Georgia and elsewhere in the United States.

The University of Georgia

School of Law has everything

to offer that an LL.M. student

wants: good reputation,

expert faculty, outstanding

library, Southern hospitality,

a welcoming environment

and warm weather.”

Dr.OrkunAkseli

SeniorLecturerinCommercialLaw,

DurhamUniversityLawSchool

UnitedKingdom

“

Totalenrollment:699

Numberofstatesrepresented:29

55%men&45%women

Athenspopulation:120,000

UGAtotalstudentpopulation:35,000

GeorgiaLawislocatedonthebeautifulandhistoricsectionoftheoldestlandgrantUniversityintheU.S.

TheUniversityofGeorgiacampusisoneofthelargestintheU.S.

GeorgiaLawhasbeenrecognizedasoneofthebestlawschoolsinthecountrybyU.S. News & World Report.

GraduatesofGeorgiaLawpracticeinnearlyeverystateandinmorethan39countries.

GEORGIALAWATAGLANCE

LL.M. REQUIREMENTS

1.AllCoursesTrack

Requirements - (9 hours) • Legal Research and Writing for LL.M. students (3 hours) • Constitutional Law I or Civil Procedure I (3 hours) • Law and the Ethics of Lawyering (3 hours)

Electives - (15 hours) • Students may choose courses in their area of interest to satisfy the additional 15 credit hour requirement.

2.EssayTrack Required Courses (15 hours) • Legal Research and Writing for LL.M. students (3 hours) • Constitutional Law I or Civil Procedure I (3 hours) • Law and the Ethics of Lawyering (3 hours) • *A 60-90 page essay supervised by a full-time member of the law faculty (6 hours)

Electives - (9 hours) • Students may choose courses in their area of interest to satisfy the additional 9 credit hour requirement.

The essay track of the LL.M

program prepares students

for quality legal research in

their field of law.”

PramodKumarRai,LL.M.

Classof2004

ManagingPartner,

AthenaLawAssociates

Dwarka,NewDelhi

“ Graduate law students must complete 24 credit hours during one academic year. Six of the 24 required credit hours must be earned in subjects tested on the New York Bar Examination for students to be eligible to take the Bar in New York. LL.M. students planning to take the New York Bar Exam will meet with the Program Director to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.

*The essay track is designed for students who plan to go into

academia. It is the student’s responsibility to select an approved

topic and a member of the law faculty to supervise the essay.

TUITION AND EXPENSES

Financial assistance, in the form of graduate assistantships and scholarships, is available to a limited number of outstanding LL.M. candidates who demonstrate outstanding merit.

Non-residentTuitionandFees: $37,196

Health insurance: $1,080

Books and supplies: $1,500

Living expenses: $10,000

Total: $49,776

ResidentTuitionandFees: $18,058

Health insurance: $1,080

Books and supplies: $1,500

Living expenses: $10,000

Total: $30,638

An LL.M. degree at the University of Georgia is very affordable, making enrolling at Georgia Law a valuable investment in your legal career. Athens is an ideal locale for legal study. Housing, food, and other costs are considerably lower than in many major metropolitan areas.

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Athens, Georgia is the ideal place to be a student. As one of America’s premier college towns, it has much to offer and is the perfect marriage of campus and community. Broad Street in downtown Athens is all that separates the University of Georgia’s historic North Campus and a vibrant downtown community filled with spectacular restaurants, coffee shops, local stores, numerous festivals, a well-rounded music scene and eclectic and affordable housing.

• Athens combines southern charm and great weather with a progressive atmosphere and a rich art, music, and intellectual culture which has earned it the title of “Best College Music Town” by Rolling Stone magazine.

• Atlanta, the state's capital city, is only an hour away from the UGA campus, allowing easy access to thrilling attractions, world-class sports, premier artistic venues and the best shopping in the South.

• The University of Georgia is the home of one of the top collegiate athletic programs in the nation. Famous Sanford Stadium, in the heart of campus, is where more than 92,000 fans gather to watch the Georgia Bulldogs play football during the fall. Students can also watch some of the nation’s best athletes compete in basketball, gymnastics, swimming & diving, tennis and over a half dozen other sports throughout the year.

Athens is a Great ValueThe cost of living in Athens is remarkably affordable when compared with other U.S. cities and is one of the reasons the UGA School of Law is considered one of the best values in the U.S.

The LL.M. Program at UGA

taught me to think like an

American lawyer and

expanded my international

opportunities. Athens’

southern hospitality made me

feel welcome and at home.”

HaidongYang,LL.M.Classof2012

ShindlerChina

“

ATHENS, GEORGIATHE CLASSIC CITY

Application ProcedureTo apply for the 2013-2014 LL.M. program, please visit www.law.uga.edu/llm-application.

As part of your application, you will be required to submit the following:

• Official transcripts and proof of degree with appropriate translations.

• Official TOEFL score. • A 500 word essay explaining your interest in the LL.M. Program to Georgia Law. • Program of Study Form.

• Financial Assistance Request Form. • Two (2) letters of recommendation. It is strongly recommended that at least one of your recommendation letters come from a faculty member unless you graduated more than 2 years ago.

For additional information regarding any of these requirements, please contact intlgrad@uga.edu.

The deadline for priority admission consideration is February 1, 2013. The deadline for all applications is March 1, 2013.

Foreign-educated lawyers who wish to enroll in the LL.M. Program must hold a law degree equivalent to the J.D from a non-U.S. educational institution.

Applicants must be proficient in English as demonstrated by the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). LL.M. applicants should score approximately 100 on the Internet-based test (600-computer-based, 250-paper) of the TOEFL to be competitive for admission to the program.

LL.M. APPLICATION

School of LawOffice of Admissions • 225 Herty Drive

Athens, GA 30602-6012 • (706) 542-5211intlgrad@uga.edu • law.uga.edu

Michael F. Adams, UGA President

Rebecca H. White, School of Law Dean

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