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University of Washington School of Law

Seattle, WA

LL.M. at University of Washington School of Law in Seattle, Washington (public university). LL.M. options include General Law, Global Business Law and Asian and Comparative Law.

Programmes

Programme

LL.M. options include General Law, Global Business Law and Asian and Comparative Law.

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Cost

LL.M. in Asian & Comparative Law, non-resident, 2026–27

$51,114 for 3 quarters, 2026–27, for the LL.M. in Asian & Comparative Law. Other LL.M.s differ: Health Law $50,000; IP Law & Policy and Taxation $41,400.

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Dates and deadlines

Applicants needing a visa

15 Feb 2027 — 15 February

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Good to know

Application fee

$90. Through the UW portal, or pay through LSAC instead

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Requirement: English

Minimum TOEFL 4 (80), IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115

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Requirement: First degree

A first degree in law (LLB, BLaw) or equivalent qualification through practice.

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Scholarships

F and J visa applicants to the Asian & Comparative, Global Business, Sustainable International Development and General LL.M. programmes may apply for tuition-waiver scholarships.

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