LLM Admissions

General Information

Contact Information

Graduate Admissions
Antonin Scalia Law School
George Mason University
3301 Fairfax Drive, MS 1G3
Arlington, Virginia 22201

Phone: (703) 993-8010
Fax: (703) 993-8088
lawgradm@gmu.edu

Why pursue a Master of Laws (LLM) degree?

Whether specializing or pursuing the general LLM, Scalia Law graduates gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and expertise to build a successful career in the United States or abroad. The LLM Programs at Scalia Law allow students to:

  1. develop specialized expertise in one area of law: Cyber, Intelligence, and National Security; Global Antitrust Law & Economics; Intellectual Property; United States Law; or
  2. for those students who completed their legal education abroad, obtain a strong foundation in the U.S. legal system through the United States Law LLM.

Why Scalia Law?

Location, Location, Location!

Located in Arlington, Virginia, blocks from a D.C. Metro (subway) stop, and minutes from Washington, D.C., Scalia Law offers lawyers ample occasions to enjoy the nation’s capital, with its numerous cultural and social events, including many professional conferences and abundant networking opportunities.


Best Value

At Scalia Law, Economics Matter

With a world-class reputation in Law & Economics, Scalia Law houses the highest concentration of renowned faculty in the field of economics and antitrust law.

The law school sits just a few miles away from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Supreme Court, and many of the world’s leading law firms.

With the lowest tuition of any of the top tier D.C.-area law schools, even international and out-of-state students pay less at Scalia Law.


Outstanding Access

Research & Networking Opportunities

Scalia Law houses top-ranked research centers including: the Law & Economics Center (LEC), the Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy (C-IP2), the National Security Institute (NSI), and the Global Antitrust Institute (GAI).

The Global Antitrust Institute (GAI) educates judges, competition enforcers, legal professionals, and scholars around the world on antitrust and competition laws.

Scalia Law’s centers host academic conferences and roundtables, and produce top-notch research and leading publications.


Individualized Attention

Experiences Tailored For You

Scalia Law ranks 4th in the nation in part-time law programs, making it the ideal place for busy professionals including diplomats and patent agents working in Washington, D.C., Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG) members, as well as students with families. The Director of Graduate Studies works closely with the Career and Academic Services Office (CAS) to provide appropriate services to LLM students.


Who Can Apply?

To the Global Antitrust & Economics or the Cyber, Intelligence, and National Security LLM: Applicants must have completed a JD in the United States at an ABA approved school or the equivalent degree from a law school abroad.

To the Intellectual Property Law LLM: Scalia Law accepts applications from lawyers and other IP professionals (such as trainees and patent agents) who may not have a law degree but have completed a bachelors level degree and have at least four years of professional experience working with intellectual property law.

To the LLM in U.S. Law: Applicants must possess a first degree in law from a law school outside the United States.

English Proficiency: All applicants who are non-native English speakers must score a minimum of 90 on the TOEFL (iBT) test, a 6.5 on the IELTS, or a 110 on the Duolingo English Test


Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program has been identified by George Mason University as one that may lead to a career requiring professional licensure/certification. Federal regulations require Mason to disclose information as to whether this program meets/does not meet the educational requirements for licensure/certification in your state, or whether such a determination has not been made. Please consult our Licensure Disclosure Tool for the disclosure statement specific to your desired state/program combination.