Talk professional associates about your interest in earning a LL.M. Ask for advise about LL.M programs that are a good fit for your research interests. Read the "post J.D." section of the American Bar Association website, and professional law newspapers for information and reviews of LL.M programs. Visit websites of LL.M programs that interest you to learn about specialization areas and admissions requirements.
Inform supervisors, professional associates or former professors when you prepare to apply for admission to an LL.M programs, and ask them to write letters of recommendation on your behalf. Fill out the program application form as directed on the program website. Contact an admissions counselor if you have questions about the admissions process.
Register and pay for the LL.M Credential Assembly Service on the Law School Admissions Council website if you attended undergraduate and law school in the U.S. Register for the International Transcript Authentication and Evaluation Service, if you attended colleges or university outside the United States.
Order official copies of academic transcripts for all colleges and universities you attended and have them sent to the CAS. If you apply to a school that doesn't use CAS, then have sealed official transcripts sent directly to you or to the school as instructed by the admissions office.
Write a personal statement to support the information on your application. Update your resume to highlight experience pertinent to your proposed field of study. Send your completed application and supporting materials to the LL.M program.
Accept an offer of admission from LL.M program. Enroll in classes in your LL.M curriculum. Complete all classes with a passing grade. Work with an academic adviser to choose classes relevant to your career goals. Fulfill any additional program requirements to earn your degree.