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APPLICATION FOR S.J.D. 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:
Research Statement: The application statement should provide a narrative description of your reasons for seeking an SJD in
International Legal Studies and should set forth your intended fields of inquiry and research objectives in specific terms. The
application statement should be typed and may not exceed 10 double-spaced, 8.5-11-inch (or A4) pages. You may also
submit a resume and bibliography in support of your application, but these are not acceptable substitutes for the narrative
application statement.
Nonrefundable US $60 application fee (Waived for current GGU students and alumni).
One writing sample, in the English language on a legal topic (such as a published article or an LLM thesis).
Certification of Finances Form (F-1 and J-1 students only).
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 need to send
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 ETS. Institutional code: 4329.
Department code: 03.
____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 educational institution in which English was the primary language or instruction, or who
worked in an English-speaking environment for a year or more.
Term:
When do you want to commence? Fall/August 20______
Personal Information
Name
(Last/family)_____________________________________(First)_______________________________
Gender: _____ Male _____ Female Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)______________________
US 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_________________
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Basic Law Studies
Name and Location of Institution__________________________________________________________
Location_____________________________________________________________________________
Degree _______________________________ Dates of Attendance_____________________________
Academic Awards, Honors, Scholarships___________________________________________________
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Graduate Law Studies:
Name and Location of Institution__________________________________________________________
Degree _______________________________ Dates of Attendance_____________________________
Academic Awards, Honors, Scholarships___________________________________________________
Professional Experience
Name /Address of Employer_____________________________________________________________
Position______________________________Years there____________Telephone_________________
Type of Legal Work or Activity:_________________________________________________________
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 so, 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 SJD 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?)______________________
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SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS (attach extra page if necessary)
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PROPOSED DISSERTATION TOPIC (TITLE):
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FIELDS OF STUDY
Please identify three fields or areas of study in law or other related disciplines that are germane to your
proposed dissertation topic and in which you plan to gain working knowledge. Examples of fields are:
public international law, jurisprudence (legal theory), comparative law, private international law,
international contract law, international economic law, dispute resolution, and environmental law.
1.____________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________________
PROPOSED PROGRAM OF STUDY
Please outline your proposed program of study. Which courses do you expect to attend during your two
semesters in residence?
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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____
Mail (or apply online via LSAC) this application, your research statement, $60 application fee,
writing sample, and Certification of Finances Form (F-1 and J-1 students only) to:
Graduate Law Programs
Golden Gate University School of Law
536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968
USA