LLM in Practice Skills Application (Residential)

Online Application for Enrollment in Practice Skills LLM
* LL.M. degree awarded to a graduate that has submitted certified originals of the degree in law, such as a JD, LLB, or foreign equivalent verified by LSAC, from an accredited law school or law faculty before completing this program. All other graduates will be awarded the J.S.M. degree. All applicants must have obtained a university degree or its functional equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution, foreign degrees verified by LSAC.
Personal Information
Note: Later on in the application, you will be required to attach the following documents:

1) Personal Statement (Why this program? Why TJSL? What will make you a good student in the program?)

2) Letter of Recommendation

3) Resume/CV

4) TJSL alums do not need to submit undergraduate transcripts, just upload an unofficial copy of your TJSL transcript. For all others: upload undergraduate and law school transcripts, and verify that you will order official transcripts of all previous academic transcripts and have them emailed directly to: admissions@tjsl.edu
Which term are you applying for?
What track are you interested in?
Applicants Full Legal Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Preferred First Name (if applicable)
Maiden Name (if applicable)
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Personal Email*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number (with country code if applicable)
Gender*
Cultural Heritage
Voluntary self-identification (CALBAR asks that the Law School report annually on ethnic composition of its student body)
Please answer the following questions as applicable:
I am a United States Citizen:*

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Do you have Social Security number?*

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What is your Social Security # (Enter 0 if not applicable)*
I am a permanent resident of the United States (green card holder):*

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Please indicate your country of citizenship:
I am a U.S. visa holder:*

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Please indicate your visa type:
Please indicate if you are currently living in the US?*

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English is my native or primary business language*

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Do you feel your English is proficient enough to undertake a study of law for this program?*

YesNo
Have you taken TOEFL or IELTS?*

YesNo
Please indicate your score:
Employer Information
Employer Name
Employer Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Employer Phone Number
Employer Fax Number
Work E-mail Address
Background Questions
Have you ever been on probation or dismissed from any educational institution?*

YesNo
Please Explain
Have you ever been arrested, prosecuted, or convicted of violating a civil or criminal law other than a minor traffic infraction? (Minor traffic infractions include speeding but neither reckless driving nor driving under the influence.)*

YesNo
Please Explain
Has a governmental authority or professional body ever brought charges against you?*

YesNo
Please Explain
Educational/ Professional Background
Undergraduate Degree(s)

(Applicants must have certified official transcripts submitted.)
Name of Institution(s)*
Degree(s) Earned*
Law Degree(s)

(Degree applicants must have certified official transcripts submitted.)
Name of Institution(s)*
Degree(s) Earned*
Post-Graduate, Graduate, Doctoral Degree(s)

(Degree applicants must have certified official transcripts submitted.)
Name of Institution(s)
Degree(s) Earned
Memberships

(Memberships in a bar association, law society, accountancy association, professional license, and/or designations.)
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Note: All of the following documents are required for an admission decision. You may submit without one or more now, but they will all be required before an admission decision can be rendered.
CV / Professional Resume*

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Letter of Recommendation*

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****For the personal statement, it should be 1-2 pages and answer the following questions:

1) Why will you be a successful student?

2) Why TJSL/this program?

3) How will this program benefit you?
Personal Statement*

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First Degree in Law Transcript - Evaluated if from Outside the U.S.*

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Other Undergraduate Transcript

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Supplemental 3

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Supplemental 4

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Official transcripts must be mailed directly to:

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

ATTN: Admissions

701 B Street, Ste. 110

San Diego, CA 92101

Or emailed to: admissions@tjsl.edu
NOTE: Your application is incomplete if we don't have all of the following:

1) Personal Statement

2) Letter of Recommendation

3) Resume/CV

4) Law School and undergraduate transcripts from education institutions
How did you hear about this program?
Are you applying to other programs?

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Which programs are you applying to?
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Online Application for Enrollment in Practice Skills LLM

Personal Information

Please answer the following questions as applicable:

Employer Information

Background Questions

Educational/ Professional Background

Undergraduate Degree(s)

Law Degree(s)

Post-Graduate, Graduate, Doctoral Degree(s)

Memberships

File Uploads