Applicants must hold or obtain by the start of their matriculation a law degree that qualifies them to practice as a lawyer or judge in their home country. U.S. applicants satisfy this requirement with a JD. A JD from an ABA-accredited law school is highly preferred. International applicants often meet this requirement with an LLB; however, other legal degrees may also qualify.  Neither an LSAT nor GRE score is required to apply. International applicants should confirm their eligibility for the program by making sure their degree is listed here. Membership in a bar is not necessary for admission. We welcome and encourage applications from international law school graduates who want to learn more about animal law in the U.S. legal system and how the U.S. framework compares to and can help to effect change in other legal systems. While the program offers a mandatory Introduction to U.S. Legal Studies course for international students, the program is not intended to prepare international students for U.S. practice or to sit for a state bar exam.

In order to be successful in our program, students must have excellent English comprehension and writing skills. Like most U.S. law schools, our program requires extensive reading and writing on a daily basis. Applicants can meet the English proficiency in one of two ways: if English was the primary language of their legal education and the official language of the country in which the university is located or if the university is accredited by a U.S. regional accrediting agency; or with a minimum required IETLS score (8) or internet-based TOEFL score (100).

To apply, use our online application site. Applicants are asked to supply:

• A statement of interest
• A resume or CV
• Transcripts
• One letter of recommendation