LLM (MASTER OF LAWS) FOR FOREIGN LAW GRADUATES

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1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE LLM (MASTER OF LAWS) FOR FOREIGN LAW GRADUATES The applicatin prcess fr the LLM Prgram in the Law Schl at the University f Pittsburgh is managed by the applicant. This lessens the pssibility f late r misplaced supprting dcuments, giving the applicant cntrl and respnsibility fr a substantial prtin f the prcess. The applicant is required t cllect and submit the required material in ne envelpe, with the exceptin f the TOEFL results (if applicable) and letters f recmmendatin. Carefully read and fllw the instructins belw t ensure that there will be n delay in the presentatin f yur applicatin fr admissin t the LLM Prgram fr Freign Law Graduates. Checklist f Required Applicatin Materials: Cmpleted LLM Applicatin fr Admissin. Materials t be included with yur applicatin: Submit riginal r certified (ntarized) cpies f all riginal language academic recrds/mark sheets/transcripts frm all pst-secndary institutins attended. Where the fficial riginal dcuments are issued in a language ther than English, certified English translatins must als be submitted. Certified cpies f the riginal certificates r diplmas awarded at the cmpletin f studies must als be submitted. Applicants wh have studies in the United States must submit fficial transcripts frm all-pst-secndary institutins attended. Transcripts must be submitted in an envelpe sealed by the issuing institutin. Cpies r student cpies f transcripts are nt acceptable. Prfessinal and Educatinal Gals Statement. Certificatin f Financial respnsibility. (Read and fllw the instructins n the frm.) Applicatin fee f $ Make the check payable t the University f Pittsburgh Schl f Law. The applicatin fee cannt be refunded, waived, r deferred. Materials t be prvided by thers directly t the Center fr Internatinal Legal Educatin: Official results f the Test f English as a Freign Language (TOEFL) must be sent directly t the University f Pittsburgh by the Educatinal Testing Service. Cpies f TOEFL test results are nt acceptable. Fr infrmatin r t apply fr the TOEFL, cntact the Educatinal testing Service, P.O. Bx 6151, Princetn, New Jersey , U.S.A. ( The University f Pittsburgh ETS cde is 2927 and the department cde fr Law is 03. An alternative t the TOEFL is the Internatinal English Language Testing System (IELTS). Fr infrmatin cntact the University f Cambridge, Lcal Examinatins Syndicate, 1 Hills Rad, Cambridge CB1 2EU, U.K. ( The requirements fr the LL.M. Prgram are a minimum scre f 600 (250 CBT/100 ibt) fr TOEFL and 7.0 fr the IELTS. Recmmendatin Frms. Identify and seek the recmmendatins f three individuals wh are in a psitin t evaluate yur ability, mtivatin, and ptential fr succeeding in the University f Pittsburgh's LLM Prgram. Recmmendatin Frms must be submitted in envelpes sealed by the individual cmpleting the Recmmendatin Frm. Prvide thse persns frm whm yu seek recmmendatins with a stamped envelpe addressed t the Center fr Internatinal Legal Educatin. All f the abve materials (with the exceptins f the TOEFL r IELTS results and Recmmendatin Frms) are t be submitted in ne envelpe t: (yu can submit all materials by t [email protected]) Center fr Internatinal Legal Educatin Telephne: (412) University f Pittsburgh - Schl f Law Fax: (412) Frbes Avenue [email protected] Applicatins may als be submitted n-line thrugh the Law Schl Admissin Cuncil (LSAC) If yu apply thrugh LSAC, a hard cpy is nt required. University f Pittsburgh SCHOOL OF LAW

2 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION LLM (MASTER OF LAWS) FOR FOREIGN LAW GRADUATES Please type r print all entries in ink: Bigraphical Infrmatin: Family Name First Name Middle Name Gender: Female Male Ethnic Status: Black [1] Asian/Pacific Islander [2] American Indian/Alaskan Native [3] Hispanic [4] White [5] Disability: Auditry [A] Visual [V] Mtr/Physical [M] Other [O] Nne [N] U.S. Scial Security Number (if applicable): - - Date f Birth: mnth /day /year Cuntry f Citizenship: City f Birth: Cuntry f Birth: Cuntry f Legal Permanent Residence: Psitin/Occupatin in Hme Cuntry: (e.g, student, prfessr, etc.) Current Mailing Address: Street Address City, State/Prvince Cuntry and Pstal Cde Telephne Fax Address in Hme Cuntry (if different frm abve): Street Address City, State/Prvince Cuntry and Pstal Cde Telephne Fax Address t Which Visa Dcuments Shuld be sent: Street Address City, State/Prvince Cuntry and Pstal Cde Telephne Fax University f Pittsburgh SCHOOL OF LAW

3 Immigratin Infrmatin: *Yu must include a cpy f yur passprt with yur applicatin If yu are currently INSIDE the United States, please cmplete the fllwing: Current Visa Classificatin: Current Spnsr/Schl: Date f Initial Entry int United States (mm/dd/yyyy): / / I-94 Expiratin Date: / / (If D/S, check here: ) (NOTE: Yu must attach supprting dcumentatin verifying current visa classificatin, e.g., Frm I-20, Frm IAP-PP r DS-2019, Frm I-797, etc.) If yu are currently OUTSIDE the United States, please cmplete the fllwing: City/Cuntry where yu will apply fr the required visa: Dependent Infrmatin: Fr each dependent wh will accmpany yu t the U.S., please prvide the fllwing infrmatin. Use additinal sheet if necessary. Please nte that a dependent is defined as yur spuse and/r any unmarried children under 21 years f age. 1) Gender: Female Male Relatinship: Family Name: Given Name: Middle Name: Date f Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) / / City & Cuntry f Birth: Cuntry f Citizenship: Cuntry f Residence: 2) Gender: Female Male Relatinship: Family Name: Given Name: Middle Name: Date f Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) / / City & Cuntry f Birth: Cuntry f Citizenship: Cuntry f Residence: 3) Gender: Female Male Relatinship: Family Name: Given Name: Middle Name: Date f Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) / / City & Cuntry f Birth: Cuntry f Citizenship: Cuntry f Residence: Emergency Cntact: Name Street Address City, State/Prvince Cuntry and Pstal Cde Telephne Fax S T A T E M E N T O F P R O F E S S I O N A L A N D E D U C A T I O N A L G O A L S On a separate sheet f paper, please attach a narrative statement f yur plans regarding emplyment r study after the LLM Prgram. Include any infrmatin that might be helpful in assessing yur applicatin, including persnal histry, special interests, and abilities nt therwise reflected n this applicatin frm. Please sign yur name and the date at the end f this statement t certify that the statement is true and is the prduct f yur wn wrk.

4 E N G L I S H P R O F I C I E N C Y Applicants frm cuntries where English is nt the mther (native) language must submit fficial results f the Test f English as a Freign Language (TOEFL). Official results submitted directly frm the Educatinal Testing Service must be received by the Schl f Law befre an applicatin can be prcessed. It is yur respnsibility t ensure that ETS sends yur test results t the prper address in time t meet ur deadline. Cpies f TOEFL test results are nt acceptable. Fr infrmatin r t apply fr the TOEFL, cntact the Educatinal Testing Service, P.O. Bx 6151, Princetn, New Jersey U.S.A. ( The University f Pittsburgh ETS cde is 2927 and the department cde fr Law is 03. The requirements fr the LL.M. Prgram are a minimum scre f 600 (250 CBT/100 ibt) fr TOEFL and 7.0 fr the IELTS. Mst recent TOEFL: Date: Registratin Number: We must receive yur TOEFL scre frm the Educatinal Testing Service by the applicatin deadline. E D U C A T I O N List all academic pst-secndary institutins yu have attended. Include universities, graduate schls, and law schls. State all pst-secndary degrees, diplmas, r certificates yu have received r expect t receive frm these institutins. NOTE: Applicant must submit riginal r certified cpies f all pst-secndary academic dcuments. Institutin and Lcatin Dates f Attendance (frm - t) Name f Degree/Diplma & Date Awarded (Fr the fllwing, use a separate sheet f paper if necessary.) Schlastic hnrs yu have received: Memberships in schlastic hnr scieties: Schlarly publicatins and majr published dissertatins: Majr unpublished dissertatins: Principle extracurricular activities: Friend Internet HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOAUT PITT LAW? (This infrmatin is fr ur internal use nly.) website LSAC Mt Curt Cmpetitin mt name Pitt Law Alumni Name An advisr at an rganizatin r Institutin name (i.e. LL.M. guide, ggle search, direct link t Pitt Law, etc.) (i.e. Educatin USA, Fulbright, r yur schl name, etc.) Other, please explain:

5 P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E List nly experience in law r law-related fields and any full-time emplyment, if it lasted a year r mre. If nt emplyed, indicate current full-time activity. Present emplyment r ther current full-time activity: Address: Telephne: Fax: Previus emplyment: Other relevant experience: R E F E R E N C E S Enter the names and addresses f three peple frm whm yu have requested letters f recmmendatin. The Center fr Internatinal Legal Educatin prefers letters frm law schl faculty members r persns fr whm yu have wrked in a prfessinal capacity. As these letters are essential t the evaluatin prcess, the Center fr Internatinal Legal Educatin will nt cnsider yur applicatin until we receive all three letters. We suggest that yu prvide yur references with stamped, pre-addressed envelpes and that yu check with them peridically t be sure they have sent yur recmmendatin letters. All references must be written in English r accmpanied by a certified English translatin Any material misstatement n this applicatin r its accmpanying dcuments r any frms f dishnesty, including fraudulent practices relating t entrance examinatins, will result in disqualificatin fr admissin, and if discvered after admissin will result in immediate dismissal frm the University f Pittsburgh. It is a cnditin f admissin that entering students agree t supprt the Cde f Academic Integrity in frce in the schl, and by signing this applicatin, yu s agree. I certify that all f my respnses t the applicatin questins are true and I am the authr f any infrmatin that is directly requested f me. I understand that my acceptance and matriculatin may be canceled if any infrmatin prvided by me in supprt f my applicatin is fund t be false. Signature: Date: Printed Name: The University f Pittsburgh as an educatinal institutin and as an emplyer, values equality f pprtunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accrdingly, the University prhibits and will nt engage in discriminatin r harassment n the basis f race, clr, religin, natinal rigin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual rientatin, disability, r status as a disabled veteran r a veteran f the Vietnam era. Further, the University f Pittsburgh will cntinue t take affirmative steps t supprt and advance these values cnsistent with the University's missin. This plicy applies t admissins, emplyment, access t and treatment in University prgrams and activities. This is a cmmitment made by the University and is in accrdance with federal, state, and/r lcal laws and regulatins. Fr infrmatin n University equal pprtunity and affirmative actin prgrams and cmplaint/grievance prcedures, please cntact: William A. Savage, Assistant t the Chancellr and Directr f Affirmative Actin (and Title IX and 504 Crdinatin), Office f Affirmative Actin, 901 William Pitt Unin, University f Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260; (412) Published in cperatin with the Department f University Relatins. PR

6 RECOMMENDATION FORM LLM (MASTER OF LAWS) FOR FOREIGN LAW GRADUATES T the Applicant 1. Request that the persn cmpleting this frm enclse it in an envelpe yu prvide, seal it, and mail it t: Center fr Internatinal Legal Educatin University f Pittsburgh - Schl f Law 3900 Frbes Avenue 2. Under the prvisins f the Family Educatinal Rights and Privacy Act f 1974 (P.L ), a student has access t all files pertaining t him r her with the exceptin f thse dcuments t which (s)he has waived right f access. I waive my right t examine the fllwing recmmendatin. I d nt waive my right t examine the fllwing recmmendatin. Signature f Applicant: Name (Family, First, Middle Initial) (type r print): T the Persn Acting as Reference The applicant named abve has asked yu t serve as a reference fr admissin t the University f Pittsburgh LLM Prgram. Cmpetent evaluatin is imprtant bth t the candidate and t the prgram. Candr in yur cmments is essential t fairness t bth parties. We ask that yu make n statements that wuld indicate the applicant's race, creed, r natinal rigin. This frm is designed t prvide an efficient and fast way fr yu t assess the applicant's verall ptential fr study in U.S. law. If yu wish t submit a separate letter in additin t this frm, please attach it t this frm. Hw lng have yu knwn the applicant? In what capacity? In cmparisn with ther individuals at the same stage in their career, hw wuld yu rate the applicant n the fllwing dimensins: Tp 5% Tp 10% Tp 25% Average Belw Average Can't Assess Ability t analyze a prblem Flexibility Interpersnal relatinships Leadership ability Judgment and maturity Mtivatin Quantitative skills Writing Skills Oral cmmunicatin skills Ability t cnduct research Ability t wrk independently Creativity Breadth f knwledge University f Pittsburgh SCHOOL OF LAW

7 Please assess this candidate's qualificatins fr graduate study and ability as a lawyer: (If necessary, this evaluatin may be cntinued n an additinal piece f paper attached t this frm.) Overall Assessment: I recmmend withut qualificatin that the applicant be admitted t the prgram. I recmmend that the applicant be admitted t the prgram. I recmmend with sme reservatin that the applicant be admitted t the prgram. I d nt recmmend that the applicant be admitted t the prgram. Signature: Date: Name (Please type r print): Psitin r Title: Business Address: Telephne Number: Fax Number: When cmpleted, this recmmendatin must be sent in a sealed envelpe t: Center fr Internatinal Legal Educatin University f Pittsburgh - Schl f Law 3900 Frbes Avenue

8 RECOMMENDATION FORM LLM (MASTER OF LAWS) FOR FOREIGN LAW GRADUATES T the Applicant 1. Request that the persn cmpleting this frm enclse it in an envelpe yu prvide, seal it, and mail it t: Center fr Internatinal Legal Educatin University f Pittsburgh - Schl f Law 3900 Frbes Avenue 2. Under the prvisins f the Family Educatinal Rights and Privacy Act f 1974 (P.L ), a student has access t all files pertaining t him r her with the exceptin f thse dcuments t which (s)he has waived right f access. I waive my right t examine the fllwing recmmendatin. I d nt waive my right t examine the fllwing recmmendatin. Signature f Applicant: Name (Family, First, Middle Initial) (type r print): T the Persn Acting as Reference The applicant named abve has asked yu t serve as a reference fr admissin t the University f Pittsburgh LLM Prgram. Cmpetent evaluatin is imprtant bth t the candidate and t the prgram. Candr in yur cmments is essential t fairness t bth parties. We ask that yu make n statements that wuld indicate the applicant's race, creed, r natinal rigin. This frm is designed t prvide an efficient and fast way fr yu t assess the applicant's verall ptential fr study in U.S. law. If yu wish t submit a separate letter in additin t this frm, please attach it t this frm. Hw lng have yu knwn the applicant? In what capacity? In cmparisn with ther individuals at the same stage in their career, hw wuld yu rate the applicant n the fllwing dimensins: Tp 5% Tp 10% Tp 25% Average Belw Average Can't Assess Ability t analyze a prblem Flexibility Interpersnal relatinships Leadership ability Judgment and maturity Mtivatin Quantitative skills Writing Skills Oral cmmunicatin skills Ability t cnduct research Ability t wrk independently Creativity Breadth f knwledge University f Pittsburgh SCHOOL OF LAW

9 Please assess this candidate's qualificatins fr graduate study and ability as a lawyer: (If necessary, this evaluatin may be cntinued n an additinal piece f paper attached t this frm.) Overall Assessment: I recmmend withut qualificatin that the applicant be admitted t the prgram. I recmmend that the applicant be admitted t the prgram. I recmmend with sme reservatin that the applicant be admitted t the prgram. I d nt recmmend that the applicant be admitted t the prgram. Signature: Date: Name (Please type r print): Psitin r Title: Business Address: Telephne Number: Fax Number: When cmpleted, this recmmendatin must be sent in a sealed envelpe t: Center fr Internatinal Legal Educatin University f Pittsburgh - Schl f Law 3900 Frbes Avenue

10 RECOMMENDATION FORM LLM (MASTER OF LAWS) FOR FOREIGN LAW GRADUATES T the Applicant 1. Request that the persn cmpleting this frm enclse it in an envelpe yu prvide, seal it, and mail it t: Center fr Internatinal Legal Educatin University f Pittsburgh - Schl f Law 3900 Frbes Avenue 2. Under the prvisins f the Family Educatinal Rights and Privacy Act f 1974 (P.L ), a student has access t all files pertaining t him r her with the exceptin f thse dcuments t which (s)he has waived right f access. I waive my right t examine the fllwing recmmendatin. I d nt waive my right t examine the fllwing recmmendatin. Signature f Applicant: Name (Family, First, Middle Initial) (type r print): T the Persn Acting as Reference The applicant named abve has asked yu t serve as a reference fr admissin t the University f Pittsburgh LLM Prgram. Cmpetent evaluatin is imprtant bth t the candidate and t the prgram. Candr in yur cmments is essential t fairness t bth parties. We ask that yu make n statements that wuld indicate the applicant's race, creed, r natinal rigin. This frm is designed t prvide an efficient and fast way fr yu t assess the applicant's verall ptential fr study in U.S. law. If yu wish t submit a separate letter in additin t this frm, please attach it t this frm. Hw lng have yu knwn the applicant? In what capacity? In cmparisn with ther individuals at the same stage in their career, hw wuld yu rate the applicant n the fllwing dimensins: Tp 5% Tp 10% Tp 25% Average Belw Average Can't Assess Ability t analyze a prblem Flexibility Interpersnal relatinships Leadership ability Judgment and maturity Mtivatin Quantitative skills Writing Skills Oral cmmunicatin skills Ability t cnduct research Ability t wrk independently Creativity Breadth f knwledge University f Pittsburgh SCHOOL OF LAW

11 Please assess this candidate's qualificatins fr graduate study and ability as a lawyer: (If necessary, this evaluatin may be cntinued n an additinal piece f paper attached t this frm.) Overall Assessment: I recmmend withut qualificatin that the applicant be admitted t the prgram. I recmmend that the applicant be admitted t the prgram. I recmmend with sme reservatin that the applicant be admitted t the prgram. I d nt recmmend that the applicant be admitted t the prgram. Signature: Date: Name (Please type r print): Psitin r Title: Business Address: Telephne Number: Fax Number: When cmpleted, this recmmendatin must be sent in a sealed envelpe t: Center fr Internatinal Legal Educatin University f Pittsburgh - Schl f Law 3900 Frbes Avenue

12 The University f Pittsburgh Office f Internatinal Services Schl f Law L.L.M. Prgram fr Freign Law Graduates Certificatin f Financial Respnsibility INSTRUCTIONS Please review the fllwing instructins befre cmpleting and signing this frm. 1. Review the cst estimates and the estimated length f the degree prgram t which yu are applying. 2. Cmplete the certificatin indicating the amunt f supprt that will be prvided frm each surce fr each year f the prgram. 3. All prf f financial supprt must be submitted in English. 4. All prf f financial supprt must be stated in U.S. dllars and clearly state the date that the dcumentatin was written r printed. 5. All prf f financial supprt must be an riginal dcument. 6. All financial resurces must be in liquid assets. Stcks, bnds, r ther investments with cash value may be accepted if evidenced by a prtfli n the managing firm s letterhead. Please nte that retirement accunts cannt be used as a surce f financial supprt unless the spnsr can prvide evidence that he/she is, in fact, retired and able t access thse funds withut penalty fr early withdrawal. Real estate r ther nn-liquid asset such as autmbiles, jewelry, r ther persnal prperty cannt be used as a surce f financial supprt under any circumstances. 7. Please be aware that evidence f financial supprt must als be shwn t the U.S. Embassy r Cnsulate when applying fr a visa. Therefre, yu will need t have tw sets f financial supprt dcuments ne t submit t the University f Pittsburgh and ne fr the U.S. Embassy r Cnsulate. 8. Mre than ne spnsr may be used. Mre than ne spnsr may cpy this frm fr use. ESTIMATED LENGTH & COST OF STUDIES L.L.M. (Master f Laws) 9 Mnths 9 Mnths Tuitin and Fees: $36, (tw terms) Living Expenses*: $20, (12 mnths) Ttal: $57, * Living expense estimates include the fllwing: Rent: Expenses Fd: Miscellaneus: Insurance: Bks: $600.00/mnth $400.00/mnth (i.e. phne, i-net, electric, etc.) $300.00/mnth $100.00/mnth (clthing, laundry, dry cleaning, etc.) $2, (UPMC health insurance): ther cmpanies are available/year $1,200.00(tw terms) The fllwing are NOT included in the abve estimates: Initial settling cst (rental depsit, etc.) - $1,200; Dependents fr each dependent, add an additinal $4, per year.

13 Certificatin f Financial Respnsibility Student s Name Family Name Given Name Middle Name Department/Schl Spnsr s Name Family Name Given Name Middle Name Spnsr s Address (Number and Street): City: State/Prvince: Cuntry: Pstal Cde: Phne: / Relatinship f Spnsr t Student: Certificatin f Financial Respnsibility I/we hereby certify that I/we will prvide financial supprt fr t engage in a prgram f study at the University f Pittsburgh. I/we will prvide funds frm the fllwing surces: 1. Prvided each year frm annual salary/incme. Ttal annual salary in $US Attach dcumentatin r verificatin f annual salary/incme. 2. Prvided frm bank accunt with a ttal in $US. 9 Mnths Attach an Official Bank Statement. 3. Prvided frm ther surces. Identify surce(s) and attach dcumentatin. 4. Ttal Available frm All Surces: Signature f Spnsr Date Signed