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LLM Admission Requirements & Application

LLM in American Legal Practice

On-campus, Full-time

The LLM in American Legal Practice provides internationally trained law graduates with both a deep understanding of the U.S. legal system and an opportunity to see how the law is applied in professional practice. The LLM in American Legal Practice is a full-time, on-campus program that begins each Fall Semester (August).

Eligibility

To be eligible for an LLM in American Legal Practice degree from the Drexel Kline School of Law, International applicants must have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in law.

All applicants to the LLM in American Legal Practice program must submit:

  • Online Application: Submit your electronic application through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) as an LLM or Other Law Programs Applicant.
  • Academic Transcripts verified by LSAC’s LLM Credential Assembly Service (LLM CAS): Register for the LLM Credential Assembly Service (LLM CAS) through LSAC and arrange for the required official academic records to be submitted to LSAC. LSAC processes the required credentials and provides the CAS Report to Drexel Kline School of Law. Foreign educational credentials must be evaluated through LSAC; Drexel does not accept transcript evaluations completed outside of LSAC.
  • Letters of Recommendation: Submit at least two letters of recommendation through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service. Applicants may submit up to four letters. Recommendations should come from professors or employers of the applicant who can speak to the applicant’s academic ability, professional experience, and aptitude for advanced legal study in an English-language environment. All letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to LSAC by the recommender.
  • English Language Proficiency: Submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores to demonstrate English language proficiency. TOEFL scores should be sent using Drexel Kline School of Law's institutional code 2194. Official test scores must be submitted to LSAC as part of your application.
  • Resume: Attach a current resume highlighting your relevant experience, including employment, volunteer work, and leadership experience.
  • Personal Statement: Submit a personal statement of no more than two pages. The personal statement should give the reader an idea of your professional goals, the reasons for wishing to attend Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, and the contributions you would make to the law school community.
  • Interview: Following a thorough review of your application, Drexel Kline School of Law may invite you to participate in an interview.

Application Deadline: May 1

This full-time on-campus program begins in the fall semester only.

How to Apply

  1. Log into or create an account through LSAC’s LLM Credential Assembly Service.
  2. Select the program you’re interested in and follow the remaining instructions.

Online LLM Programs

Drexel University Kline School of Law offers three online, part-time LLM programs designed for practicing attorneys seeking advanced knowledge in specialized areas of law:

Eligibility

To be eligible for an online LLM degree from the Drexel Kline School of Law, domestic LLM applicants must have completed a JD. International applicants must have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in law.

All applicants to the LLM in Cyber Law and Data Privacy, LLM in Global Financial Regulation and LLM in Health Care and Pharmaceutical Compliance program must submit:

  1. A completed application
  2. Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
  3. Essay of approximately 500 words
  4. Resume
  5. Standardized test score reports (GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT) can be submitted, but are not required
  6. Additional requirements for International Students

* Successful applicants will typically have earned a 100 on the TOEFL or a 7.5 on the IELTS.

Next Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

How to Apply

Use the following links to create or resume an application:

These online programs begin every quarter.