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Programs

JD

The BYU Law JD program combines rigorous academic training, ethical grounding, and hands-on experiences to prepare students for leadership roles in diverse legal landscapes.

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Programs

LLM

BYU Law offers a two-semester (eight-month) LL.M. program for foreign lawyers leading to a master’s degree in law. It is a full-time day program that begins every August and ends in April.

The program is designed specifically for non-U.S. lawyers who intend to obtain the degree to enhance employment opportunities in their home countries.

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Transfer & Visiting Students

No matter where you began your academic journey, BYU Law welcomes you. Find out how you can maximize the credits you’ve earned while completing your degree.

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Joint Degrees

The BYU Law School along with the Marriott School of Management and the David O. McKay School of Education have approved requirements for students to earn joint degrees.

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LSAT/GRE Policy

All applicants for admission to the J.D. Program are required to take either the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) unless they qualify for the LSAT Exemption.

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LSAT Exemption

BYU Law may offer admission to a limited number of students who have not taken a law school entrance exam when certain conditions are met.

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International Students

BYU Law School welcomes students from around the world to apply for the JD program or for BYU Law’s eight-month (two-semester) LLM program for foreign lawyers.

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Scholarships & Tuition

The tuition at BYU Law is among the lowest in the nation because more than half the cost of operating the Law School is paid from the contributions of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All students benefit from this support.

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