LL.M. in Environmental Law Admissions Procedures

To be admitted to Florida State Law’s LL.M. in Environmental Law and Policy program, an applicant must:

  • Prior to the commencement of the LL.M. program, possess a J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, LL.B., or equivalent degree

  • Be able to engage in classroom instruction and writing assignments in English as determined through the written application (international applicants from non-English-speaking countries will be required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores)

  • Demonstrate professional or academic interest in advanced instruction and research in environmental, natural resources, energy, and land use law through an application essay

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Application requirements include:

  • Completed application form

  • Application fee of $30 in U.S. currency

  • Official transcript from each law school attended, whether the applicant received a degree from that law school or not, and including any prior LL.M. programs

  • Resume: A complete and updated resume is required and must be submitted as an attachment with the online application through LSAC

  • Personal Statement: In 1,000 words or fewer, explain why you are interested in environmental law and policy and how the LL.M. degree would assist you in your desired career path

  • Letter(s) of Recommendation: At least one, and no more than three, letter(s) of recommendation

  • TOEFL or IELTS score (if applicable). Go to the LL.M. English Language Proficiency page
     

  • Writing Sample: An example of your best legal writing, which may be in the form of a pleading, brief, memo, or other document and which covers a law- or policy-related matter. Applicants may submit more than one document, but the total number of pages submitted must not exceed 25 pages