Admissions counseling for LLM applications

Maximise your chances of getting a place on an LLM course in the US or the UK

Updated 14 November 2026

Key facts and figures

Harvard Law School LL.M.: the 2027-28 application closes on 1 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. US Eastern time for the class starting in August 2027, a deadline the school states is strictly observed; application fee 90 USD, waived only in cases of extreme financial hardship and requested inside the online application form after a complete financial aid application; for tests taken after 21 January 2026 the school applies the new TOEFL scale and asks for 5.5 overall, with 5.5 in reading and listening and 5.0 in writing and speaking, scores being valid for two years, MyBest TOEFL reports being refused and ETS reports going to institution code 3457; the school requires the supporting documents to be received by the deadline, not merely posted, and runs no LSAC file (source: hls.harvard.edu, LL.M. application deadlines and materials, consulted 14 November 2026). The programme counts 180 LL.M. students, 98% of them international, from 65 countries (source: hls.harvard.edu, Graduate Program admissions pages, consulted 18 September 2026).
Columbia Law School LL.M.: the 2027-2028 application is open and 2 December 2026 is a postmark deadline, transcripts and letters having to be posted to LSAC by that date, while the school strongly encourages candidates to send their supporting materials by 15 November 2026 to leave time for processing; application fee 85 USD, non refundable; IELTS Academic 8.0 overall, TOEFL iBT 105 on the format used before 21 January 2026, or a preferred overall score of 5.5 with at least 5 in each section on the new TOEFL scale in use since that date; score reports travel through the LSAC Credential Assembly Service, institution code 8395, and, for the 2027-2028 cycle, must be dated 2 December 2024 or later; MyBest scores are refused, only the TOEFL iBT, including the Home Edition, and the IELTS Academic are accepted, and the fee is non refundable with no waiver published (source: law.columbia.edu, LL.M. application process, consulted 14 November 2026). The Class of 2027 enrolled 334 students from 54 countries, with 4.5 years of work experience on average, and decisions are sent simultaneously by email in mid March (source: law.columbia.edu, class profile page, consulted 18 September 2026).
LSE LLM: rolling admissions with no fixed deadline; the programme page has moved to 2027/28 entry and gives 24,500 GBP for home students, while the overseas fee for that year is not published on it; a first or very high upper second in a law degree is expected; 12 months full time, or 24 to 48 months part time, under programme codes M3U1 full time and two year part time and M3U4 four year part time, with a deposit of normally 10% of the published fee; the deadline for needs based awards is 22 April 2027 and an offer of a place is required before applying for one (source: lse.ac.uk, LLM programme page, consulted 14 November 2026). For reference, the overseas fee was 39,900 GBP in 2026/27 (source: lse.ac.uk, consulted 5 September 2026).
UCL LLM: the September 2027 prospectus page, on a 10 month full time programme and two academic years part time, now publishes its international fee, 40,800 GBP per year full time and 20,400 GBP per year part time for 2027/28 entrants, where it said to be confirmed in October; the application processing fee is 90 GBP online and one reference is required; entry is at a good 2:1 with evidence of first-class ability (source: ucl.ac.uk, Law LLM prospectus page for September 2027, consulted 14 November 2026). The last published UK amounts are 24,100 GBP full time and 12,050 GBP part time for 2026/27 (source: ucl.ac.uk, consulted 7 October 2026).
What the 2027 LLM calendar looks like on 14 November 2026: Columbia’s supporting materials are due at LSAC by 15 November 2026 if candidates follow the school’s own advice, Harvard closes on 1 December 2026 and Columbia on 2 December 2026 by postmark, while LSE keeps rolling admissions and closes its needs based funding on 22 April 2027 (sources: hls.harvard.edu, law.columbia.edu and lse.ac.uk, consulted 14 November 2026).
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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 1,300 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 5 first-choice law schools defined at the start admits you, we accompany the re-application with no additional coaching fee. Book a free assessment.

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).

In London, University College London asks for an LLB, a JD or a GDL for its LLM: our guide to UCL’s 2027 rankings and application route sets out where the university now stands and what it asks of applicants.

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

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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.

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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

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Frequently asked questions

When are the LLM application deadlines for 2027 entry?

Harvard Law School closes on 1 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. US Eastern time, a deadline it states is strictly observed and one that applies to documents being received, not merely sent. Columbia Law School closes on 2 December 2026, and that one is a postmark deadline, though the school strongly encourages candidates to have their supporting materials with LSAC by 15 November 2026 (sources: hls.harvard.edu, law.columbia.edu, consulted 14 November 2026). LSE runs rolling admissions with no fixed deadline and closes its needs based funding on 22 April 2027, while UCL publishes no application deadline on its September 2027 page (sources: lse.ac.uk, ucl.ac.uk, consulted 14 November 2026). Aim for October to be safe.

How much does an LLM cost in London and New York?

LSE publishes 24,500 GBP for home students entering 2027/28 and has not published its overseas fee for that year, while UCL now publishes 40,800 GBP per year for international students and 20,400 GBP per year part time for 2027/28 entrants, where it said to be confirmed in October (sources: lse.ac.uk, ucl.ac.uk, consulted 14 November 2026). For reference, LSE charged 39,900 GBP for overseas students in 2026/27 (source: lse.ac.uk, consulted 5 September 2026) and UCL’s last published UK amounts are 24,100 GBP full time and 12,050 GBP part time for 2026/27 (source: ucl.ac.uk, consulted 7 October 2026). Columbia adds an 85 USD application fee, non refundable, with no waiver published, and UCL a 90 GBP processing fee (sources: law.columbia.edu and ucl.ac.uk, consulted 14 November 2026). Living costs and US tuition come on top.

What English test score does an LLM require?

Columbia Law School asks for IELTS Academic 8 overall or, for the TOEFL iBT taken before 21 January 2026, a minimum of 105, and on the new TOEFL scale a preferred 5.5 overall with at least 5 in each section; reports travel through the LSAC Credential Assembly Service and, for the 2027-2028 cycle, must be dated 2 December 2024 or later. Harvard asks for 5.5 overall on the new scale, with 5.5 in reading and listening and 5.0 in writing and speaking, valid for two years, under ETS institution code 3457. Neither school accepts MyBest scores, and Columbia takes only the TOEFL iBT, Home Edition included, or the IELTS Academic (sources: law.columbia.edu, hls.harvard.edu, consulted 14 November 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, Columbia’s institution code there being 8395 (source: law.columbia.edu, consulted 14 November 2026), 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.