Admissions counseling for LLM applications
Maximise your chances of getting a place on an LLM course in the US or the UK
Updated 6 September 2026
Key facts and figures
- Harvard Law School LL.M.: the 2027-28 application opened on 3 September 2026 and closes on 1 December 2026; the class typically counts 180 students from some 60 countries (source: Harvard Law School, consulted 5 September 2026).
- Columbia Law School LL.M.: online application and LSAC materials due 2 December 2026; application fee 85 USD, waived for applications filed by 15 September 2026; IELTS 8.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 105 (old format) expected; the Class of 2027 enrolled 334 students from 54 countries; decisions in mid-March (source: Columbia Law School, consulted 5 September 2026).
- LSE LLM: rolling admissions with no fixed deadline; tuition 24,500 GBP (home) and 39,900 GBP (overseas) for 2026/27; a first or very high upper second in law is expected; 12 months full-time (source: LSE, consulted 5 September 2026).
- UCL LLM: tuition 24,100 GBP (UK) and 39,200 GBP (overseas) for 2026/27; entry at a good 2:1 with evidence of first-class ability; applications for September 2026 entry ran from 20 October 2025 to 26 June 2026 for visa applicants (source: UCL, consulted 5 September 2026).
- Your Dream School results: LLM admissions to Harvard, Columbia, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Cornell, Duke, NYU and LSE and, at master level, 32 students admitted to ESCP, 14 to ESSEC, 9 to LSE, 8 to HEC Paris and 4 to Columbia since 2018 (source: our master results page).
Figures taken from our admissions database, 2019 to 2025 intakes. They are minimums: the 2017-2018 and 2025-2026 intakes are not yet consolidated.
Their support was consistent, personal, and they guided me through the key steps of university admissions like the Personal Statement.
Hadrien, admitted to University College London (UCL), client testimonial
Why Your Dream School for LLM applications
US law schools decide in December through LSAC; UK LLMs fill on a rolling basis from October. Our coaches, working in English and French, hold both calendars together with the English test and, where needed, a WES or ECE evaluation. Your Dream School has coached more than 1,000 students since 2018; its master results include LLM admissions to Harvard, Columbia, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Cornell, Duke, NYU and the LSE, and families have left 160+ five-star Google reviews. If none of the 3 first-choice law schools defined at the start admits you, we accompany the re-application. Book a free assessment.
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Overview of the Package
Are you a graduate of a first or second cycle of studies in law and planning to study LLM in a foreign university (in the US, UK or elsewhere)?
Your Dream School offers a complete and tailor-made coaching and support service for your LLM applications to the best international universities (Columbia, NYU, >Harvard, Stanford, Berkeley, LSE, UCL and others).
Our counseling for your LLM application is adapted to your needs and your profile and includes the following services:
help with selecting LLM programs at the universities most suited to your profile
development of a personalized preparation schedule and admission strategy
support in drafting the personal statement and all elements of the application file
CV/résumé optimization both in content and in form
Assists in writing and translating the 3 letters of recommendation to precisely meet the expectations of the most selective LLM programs
Who is this Package for?
This pack is intended for graduates and students in the final year of their undergraduate degree (Bachelors) or a second cycle of studies (Master’s degree) in law and who wish to apply for LLM programs abroad. If you are looking for a complete package of support and accompaniment at each stage of the admission process in the most selective law schools, then this pack is for you.
The Your Dream School Method
Individual sessions with an Inspiring Tutor
Each student is advised by a Mentor who plays the role of advisor, coach and tutor.
A bespoke method for each student
While our track record is consistent, our method is neither rigid, nor formulaic. Our coaching is tailored to the individual needs of each student.
Absolute flexibility in coaching
Our coaching can be done entirely remotely. This allows students to be in contact with the best tutors no matter where they live.
An international team dedicated to your success
Our team guides you at every step and answers all your questions on a daily basis.
What are the contents and objectives of the package?
What is the price of the pack?
DURATION
1-6 months
PRICE
From 3,000 EUR
SUPPORT
Individual remote coaching
LANGUAGE
English
★★★★★ 5/5 on Google, 160+ reviews. A dedicated test expert and a personalised study plan from the very first session.
Frequently asked questions
When are the LLM application deadlines for 2027 entry?
Harvard Law School closes on 1 December 2026 and Columbia Law School on 2 December 2026, both for the 2027-28 year (sources: Harvard Law School, Columbia Law School, consulted 5 September 2026). LSE and UCL run rolling admissions from October until the programme is full; UCL closed visa applicants on 26 June 2026 for 2026 entry. Aim for October to be safe.
How much does an LLM cost in London and New York?
For 2026/27, LSE charges 24,500 GBP for home students and 39,900 GBP for overseas students; UCL charges 24,100 GBP and 39,200 GBP respectively (sources: LSE, UCL, consulted 5 September 2026). Columbia adds an 85 USD application fee, waived for applications filed by 15 September 2026. Living costs and US tuition come on top.
What English test score does an LLM require?
Columbia Law School asks for IELTS 8.0 overall or, for the TOEFL iBT taken before 21 January 2026, a minimum of 105; scores must be sent through LSAC and be less than 2 years old (source: Columbia Law School, consulted 5 September 2026). LSE and UCL set their own law-specific levels. We prepare IELTS in 10, 20 or 30-hour packs.
Do I need the LSAT for an LLM?
No. US LLM programmes use the LSAC Credential Assembly Service for transcripts, recommendations and English scores, but they do not require the LSAT; Columbia lists a personal statement, a CV, two recommendation letters and an English test (source: Columbia Law School, consulted 5 September 2026). UK LLMs require a law degree, for example a first or very high 2:1 at LSE.
How does Your Dream School coach an LLM application?
We start with a 2-hour positioning assessment, then select up to 12 programmes in the UK and the US, write the personal statement and essays with the candidate, brief the two recommenders, and manage the LSAC file so that transcripts and scores arrive before 2 December. Our master results include LLM admissions to Harvard, Columbia, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Cornell, Duke, NYU and LSE.