Health Law LL.M. Admissions

The central criterion for admission will be the applicant's potential for successful completion of, and contribution to, the program. Important factors to be considered are the candidate's overall academic record, particularly in law school; the candidate's professional experience; and the candidate's demonstrated interest in health law. Each candidate's qualifications will be compared to that of other applicants with the objective of filling each class with the best students in the applicant pool.

• Domestic Applicants
• International Applicants
• Fees
• Financial Aid

Domestic Applicant Requirements

Applicants must hold a J.D. or an equivalent degree from a law school that is a member of the Association of American Law Schools and one approved by the American Bar Association.

Applicants are required to apply online to the Graduate School. See the online application at https://www.grad.washington.edu/applForAdmiss/.

As an affiliate of the UW Graduate School, application materials must be sent to both the Graduate School and the Graduate Program in Health Law.

Application Procedure:

1. Applicants are required to submit the following to the Health Law LL.M. Program Admissions, University of Washington, School of Law, William H. Gates Hall, Box 353020, Seattle, WA 98195-3020, jsnider@u.washington.edu:
   1. Copy of Graduate School application.
   2. Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate schools (international students) and J.D. and graduate schools (domestic students).
   3. Three recent letters of recommendation from professors, supervisors, or others who know the applicant and his/her legal qualifications and professional strengths and weaknesses.
   4. A 2-3 page statement of purpose that includes a description of the applicant's professional background, career goals, and the educational objectives which he/she expects to meet through the program.
   5. Resume.
2. Applicants are required to submit the following to the UW Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 84808, Room 301, Loew Hall, Seattle, WA 98124-6108:
   1. Copy of Graduate School application, signed and dated (original signature)
   2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts do not need to be sent unless you have earned a bachelor’s or higher degree from an institution outside of the U.S. Please note that once an applicant has been offered admission and accepted that offer, they will be required to provide official transcripts from the institutions that awarded them their undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Deadline

All application materials must be sent to both the program department and the UW Office of Graduate Admissions no later than June 1.

**STILL CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2009.**