The English Proficiency Review is required of students with scores below 600. Part-time applicants may enter the program at the beginning of any quarter. Full-time students must apply for admission in the fall, winter, or spring. To ensure full consideration, early submission of applications is encouraged. Admissions - LL.M. in Financial Services Law Candidates for admission to the LL.M. program in Financial Services Law may apply at any time but are encouraged to do so as early as possible in the summer for fall semester matriculation and in the fall for spring semester matriculation.
All courses carry two semester hours of credit.
Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions or the managing director of Graduate Studies in Financial Services Law for further details. In addition, either the course in Basic Securities Law or Securities Regulation is required, although this requirement can be waived. Of the 12 courses, one or more may be taken in Chicago-Kent's Graduate Program in Taxation, with the prior written approval of the managing director of Graduate Studies in Financial Services Law. Students are expected to complete the program within six years. In order to receive the LL.M. degree in Financial Services Law, a student must have achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.000 upon completion of the twenty-four credit hours of study in the program.