APPLICATION FOR LL.M. PROGRAMS
Golden Gate University Grad Law Programs-536 Mission St.-San Francisco, CA 94105-gradlaw@ggu.edu-415 442-7234
Applicants may use this form or may apply on www.LSAC.org. In addition to this application form, applicants must submit:
Personal Statement (1-2 pages telling a bit about yourself and why you wish to obtain an LLM or SJD from GGU).
Nonrefundable US $60 application fee (Waived for current GGU students and alumni).
A resume or C.V. (Required only for applicants to Taxation or Estate Planning programs. Optional for other applicants).
The following items must be sent to GGU directly from the appropriate institutions:
Official transcripts from all academic institutions where you have studied law. (American students do not ne ed to s end
undergraduate transcripts.) A certified translation must be attached if the transcript is not in English.
Official TOEFL score report (if English is not your first language) must be sent directly from ETC.
____TOEFL waiver. Check here if you qualify for waiver of the TOEFL requirement. TOEFL is waived for students whose first
language is English, who attended an educ ational institution in which English was the pr imary language of instruction, or who
worked in an English-speaking environment for a year or more.
Program
Check the program you are applying to:
____ LLM Environmental Law ____ LLM E
state Planning, Trust, and Probate Law
____ LLM
Intellectual Property Law ____ LLM Taxation
____ LLM International Legal Studies ____ Dual LLM in Taxation & Estate Planning,Trust and
____ LLM United States Legal Studies Probate Law
____ J-1 Visiting Scholar ____ Certificate in________________________
Check the Term when you wish to start:
_____Spring _____Fall ____Summer Year: 20______ ____ Full Time ___ Part Time
Personal Information
Name
(Last/family)_____________________________________(First)________________________________
Gender: _____ Male _____ Female Date of Birth______________________
Social Security Number (if applicable)______________________________________________________
Mailing Address_______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone _______________________________ Work Phone ______________________________
Email Address________________________________________________________________________
Citizenship/ Residency Status
_____Check here if you are a US Citizen (If not a US citizen, please complete the section below)
Country of Citizenship__________________________________________________________________
What is your visa status? Check one: _______US Permanent Resident _______F1 ______J1
Other status (please specify) ____________________________________________________________
City and Country of Birth________________________________________________________________
Native Language______________________ TOEFL Score_________ Date Taken _________________
Full name as written on your passport _____________________________________________________
Passport number ________________________________________Expiration date_________________
Legal Education
Name and Location of Institution__________________________________________________________
Location_____________________________________________________________________________
Degree _______________________________ Dates of Attendance_____________________________
Academic Awards, Honors, Scholarships___________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Other Legal Education:
Name and Location of Institution__________________________________________________________
Degree _______________________________ Dates of Attendance_____________________________
Academic Awards, Honors, Scholarships___________________________________________________
Professional Experience
Name /Address of Employer_____________________________________________________________
Position______________________________Years there____________Telephone_________________
Ethnic Survey. Which of the following identify you? Check all that apply (Optional).
American/Alaskan Indian African American/Black Asian Caucasian/White Two or more races
Are you of Hispanic origin? Yes No If Yes, please indicate. Chicano/Mexican Cuban Puerto Rican
Personal History
Have you ever been charged with or convicted of a crime, including expunged offenses (other than minor
non-alcohol-related traffic violations) or are any charges pending against you? ______ Yes ______No
As a member of, or applicant to, any profession or organization, or as a holder of any office, license, or
credential, have you ever been disciplined or had a license or credential suspended, revoked, or denied?
____ Yes ____ No
If the answer to either of the above questions is yes, please provide a statement on a separate sheet in which you provide full
details, identifying the crime, or pending charges, or license or credential involved, and providing the dates and details. If any such
events occur before registration, you must inform us.
Where did you learn about Golden Gate University School of Law’s LLM Program?
Websites: Other:
_____Find Your LLM _____GGU Law Brochure/ Publication (which?) _____________
_____LLM Directory.com _____GGU Campus Event (which one?)___________________
_____LLM Guide.com _____Current or Former Student (who?)___________________
_____LSAC.org _____LLM Fair (location?) ______________________________
_____OSEAS overseas advisor
_____ggu.edu _____National Jurist magazine
_____Other website:______________ _____Recruiter (name)________________________________
_____ILSA.org _____Your own law school (website, exchange agreement, etc.)
_____Institute of Int’l Education (i.i.e.) _____Other advertisement (which?)______________________
Certification
By signing my name below, I certify to my best knowledge and belief that this application is correct in all aspects, and I understand
that if I am admitted to GGU, I must abide by the rules and regulations of the university and the School of Law. I understand that
knowingly providing false or inaccurate information in admission and/or financial aid application materials is grounds for denial of
admission or, if discovered after admission, for revocation of any offer of admission or immediate dismissal from the School of Law.
SIGNATURE_______________________________________________ Date: _____/______/ 20____
Revised:02/05/2016