LLM Admissions

New students may enroll in the LLM program in the fall (late August), spring (mid-January), or summer (mid-May) semester. We have a rolling admissions process, however, we recommend the following deadlines:

• Fall Enrollment: August 15
• Spring Enrollment: December 15
• Summer Enrollment: May 15

Prequalification

Candidates for an LLM degree in Elder Law and Estate Planning must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, or be admitted to the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.

Materials Required for Admission Consideration

• Application Form
• Personal Statement
  (A brief statement that discusses your interest in the LLM in Elder Law and Estate Planning and how it fits your personal and professional goals.)
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• Two Professional References (contact information only)
• Official Law School Transcript

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Szostak, Assistant Dean of Admissions, at 413-782-1286 or Carmen Alexander Blatch, Program Assistant, at 413-782-1426.

Non-matriculated Students
Upon request, we will allow a limited number of non-degree students to participate in the program. Normally, such non-degree students will already be engaged in an estate planning practice and may desire to enroll in certain courses to enhance their knowledge in a specific area. These non-matriculated students will be allowed to register for no more than 6 credits. They may be considered for admission to the degree program based on their performance in courses which they have taken.