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Official Transcripts: Applicants must submit official transcripts from each institution of higher learning (university or college) previously attended. Transcripts should be in both the native language of the institution and in English. Transcripts should also include an explanation of the university’s grading system. LSAC’s LL.M. International Transcript Authentication and Evaluation Service is preferred.
Curriculum Vitae:
Resume (Curriculum Vitae): Applicants must submit a resume or curriculum vitae outlining all relevant academic and professional achievements.
Personal Statement:
Personal Statement: A one to two page personal statement explaining your reasons for pursuing an LL.M. degree as well as your future plans and goals. In addition, applicants should describe what course of study they are interested in pursuing and how Wake Forest Law can assist them in achieving these goals.
Recommendation Letter:
Letters of Recommendation: Applicants are required to submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation. Ideally, these letters should come from former law professors or employers of the applicant and should address the applicant’s ability to pursue graduate legal study. Recommendation letters must be in English or accompanied by an English translation. Please provide your references with the Letter of Recommendation Information and Waiver Form. Applicants may submit Letters of Recommendation directly to the school, if in a sealed envelope and signed across the seal.
Financial Documentation::
All applicants must provide documentation certifying adequate financial resources to pay for tuition, books, and living expenses. You can find an estimated budget for tuition and living expenses on the Law school’s website. Financial documentation consists of two parts:
Official Bank Statements: You (or your sponsor) must provide certified bank statements (or other official financial statements) indicating that you have sufficient funds to cover all tuition and living expenses.
Sponsorship Letter(s): If you have been provided a scholarship, you must submit a copy of the sponsor’s letter affirming their commitment to support you during your studies and indicating the amount of monies provided. If a parent or other family members are your sponsors, you will need to submit a letter from them specifying their relationship to you and indicating their commitment to financially support you during your education in the U.S. Included with this letter, should be an official statement verifying that they have sufficient funds to provide for your full course of study and living expenses.