LLM Application

The Impact of a UC Legal Education

At Cincinnati Law, we believe that greatness lies beyond the classroom. Our LLM students gain real-world experience through our renowned centers, high-impact clinics, guaranteed experiences beyond the classroom, and sought-after LLM Fellowship opportunities. You'll find an environment that is collaborative and an academic curriculum that is rigorous and thought-provoking. Top-tier faculty will serve as your partners in learning with class sizes comparable to that of a small private school, and your classmates will become learning companions and life-long friends. Tap into the greater UC network with more than a quarter of a million alumni around the globe and let the power of the Cincinnati connection lift you to new heights. Apply today and discover how Cincinnati Law will ensure you graduate prepared to unlaunch your unlimited future. #nextliveshere

The University of Cincinnati College of Law is pleased to offer a program of study on the US legal system to practicing attorneys and law school graduates who received their legal education outside the United States. The LLM program is a nine month program designed to introduce internationally trained lawyers to the U.S. legal system while also giving each student an opportunity to design a course of study that best advances their professional agenda. Students who complete the program are better able to represent U.S. clients and more prepared for negotiations and litigation with U.S. parties.

The documents listed below must be sent with your LSAC application in order for your application to be considered.

If you need financial assistance with the application fees, please contact us at uclawllm@uc.edu.

Conditional admission is available for otherwise-qualified students who need additional English language instruction. English training is available on the UC campus at ELS-Cincinnati Language Center.

Documents being submitted by mail should be sent to the following address:

Nora Burke Wagner
University of Cincinnati College of Law
LLM PROGRAM
PO Box 210040
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0040 USA

Upon receiving notice of acceptance, the applicant is required to make an acceptance deposit of $250 by the date listed in the letter of acceptance. Payment of the deposit when due assures the applicant of a place in the class and is considered as evidence of good faith that he or she will register. 

Caution Regarding Bar Exam Eligibility

If you are planning to take a bar exam in the U.S., please contact the bar authority in the relevant state to determine which credential evaluation company they will accept. The LLM program does not guarantee your eligibility for any bar exams.

Completion of the UC Law LLM program does NOT guarantee your eligibility to practice law in the U.S.

Applicants who intend to practice law in the U.S. should be aware that each state sets its own requirements for eligibility, and admission to the bar in all states involves character, fitness, and other qualifications. Some states have specific educational and documentation requirements that must be met by applicants who completed some of their post-secondary education outside of the U.S. Applicants are strongly encouraged to research all of the bar exam eligibility requirements in the state(s) in which they intend to practice by consulting the state bar authority.

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