Application for Admission to the LL. M. Program in International Law

Please be aware that any false or misleading statements, material omissions, or an otherwise inaccurate application, may be the basis for denying admission, or if admitted, dismissal from the College of Law, revocation of admission, or other discipline. Carefully read the instructions in each section of the application. Failure to completely answer each question could delay the processing and review of your application. Be sure to sign and date where indicated on this application at the end of this application. You must notify the College of Law of any changes of status in any part of this application that may occur after the date of signature on this application, even after you enroll at the College of Law.

❑ Full-Time (at least 12 credits) ❑ Part-Time (Less than 12 credits)

Prefix First Name Middle Last Suffix

If you have been known by any other name(s), indicate all other names(s) used: ___________________


Current Address: (Current Address Valid From: __________ (MM/DD/YYYY) To: __________ (MM/DD/YYYY)

Street Address

City State/Province Postal Code Country

Street Address

City State/Province Postal Code Country

Cellular Phone* Telephone at Current Address* Telephone at Permanent Address*

* Include the country code for each phone number

Email Address (will be used to communicate with applicant) Web page, if any

List all employment (including military service and type of discharge) that you have held in the last 10 years. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume. For each position, indicate title and length of employment (add extra sheets if needed):

Number of years practicing international law: _____________

List all jurisdictions (states and countries) where you are or have been licensed to practice law, along with the original date of admission. If you are no longer licensed to practice in a jurisdiction, please state why and give the date your license expired, was terminated, or otherwise ended. Also list any other professional licenses you hold, or have held, along with the jurisdiction, date of original admission, and any ending date (with reason).

List all colleges, universities, graduate, and professional schools attended (even if you did not earn a degree). Please have official transcripts for each sent directly from the institution to the Office of International Programs.

A. Sex (Optional): ❑ Female ❑ Male Date of Birth (optional): ______/_______/______

MM DD YYYY

B. Race/Ethnicity* (Optional; check all that apply):

❑American Indian/Alaskan Native ❑Hispanic Latino

❑Asian ❑Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

❑Black/African American ❑Puerto Rican

❑Chicano/Mexican American ❑White Caucasian

❑Cuban American ❑Other/Multiracial: _______________________

*Stetson University College of Law receives federal funds and is required by the federal government and our accreditor to solicit certain demographic information to meet reporting requirements. Applicants are requested to provide this information voluntarily. This information will not be used in a discriminatory manner.

❑ Florida resident

❑ Permanent Resident (Resident Alien # ___________________)

❑ Country of Citizenship if not US: ___________________

Country of Birth: ______________ City of Birth: ________________

Are you fluent in English? ❑Yes ❑ No
D. Are you a Veteran? ❑ Yes ❑ No List Branch of Service: _______________________
E. Do you have relatives who have attended or are now attending Stetson University and/or the College of Law? Please provide their name(s), graduation date(s), and relationship to you.

❑ Yes ❑ No

Name_______________________________Relationship______________________
Name_______________________________Relationship______________________
F. Who or what prompted you to apply to Stetson University College of Law?
❑ Alumnus/a _____________________

❑ Brochure

❑ CRS E-mail

❑ Family

❑ Pre-law Advisor

❑ Stetson website

❑Stetson Representative at a Law Forum or Law Fair

❑Other (please describe)___________________________________________________

G. Have you previously applied for admission to Stetson University College of Law?

❑ Yes ❑ No

Date(s) (MM/YY) __________________________________________________________

What action was taken (admission, denial, cancellation, wait list, etc.)? _______________
H. Please indicate other law schools to which you are applying: ________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

I. List any college or graduate co-curricular, school extracurricular, or volunteer activities, and

any professional, community, or civic organizations, in which you have participated:
___________________________________ __________________________________
___________________________________ __________________________________
___________________________________ __________________________________
J. List any awards, honors, scholarships, or other recognitions that you received in or since

college:

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
K. Please answer the following questions YES or NO. If your answer to the four questions below is YES, submit a full statement of relevant facts on a separate sheet of paper or electronic attachment. Your application will remain incomplete until we receive your explanation and relevant documentation. Failure to answer any of these questions may result in the application either being returned to you or declined for further processing. PLEASE READ INFORMATION IN THE “CERTIFICATION ” BOX ON PAGE 8 OF THIS APPLICATION BEFORE ANSWERING THESE QUESTIONS.

1. 
   Have you ever been accused of violating the honor code, or student conduct code, or other disciplinary code; warned, placed on probation for academic or disciplinary reasons; suspended, requested or advised to discontinue studies; dropped, expelled, or requested to withdraw; or otherwise been subjected to discipline for academic or conduct reasons by any post-secondary school, college, university, professional school, or law school?
   

2. 
   Have you ever been arrested, detained, or restrained, taken into custody, or
   

disclose each instance even though the charges may have been dismissed, or

you were acquitted, or adjudication was withheld, or a conviction was reversed,

set aside, or vacated. This question includes periods before you turned 18. If

your records were expunged pursuant to applicable law, you may not be required

to answer yes, but you should carefully read the Certification on page 8 of this application. In addition, you may omit minor traffic violations that did not result in a jail sentence, suspension, or revocation of driver’s license, or a fine of more than $200.00. Any arrest, charge or conviction of driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol must be disclosed, regardless of sanctions or outcome. If you are unsure whether to answer “yes,” we strongly recommend answering “yes” and fully disclosing all incidents.

❑ Yes ❑ No

If answered yes, you must arrange for a copy of the final court documentation

(disposition, DMV record) to be forwarded to the Office of International Programs.

3. 
   Have you ever been subject to military disciplinary action, including non-judicial punishment or involvement in a formal court martial proceeding, as part of any military service or disciplinary action with respect to any processional license you hold or have held?
   

4. 
   Have you ever been subject to discipline with regard to your law or other professional license, or have you ever been denied admission to practice law in any jurisdiction? Or have you ever been denied admission to practice law in any jurisdiction?
   

Please prepare a separate Personal Statement of up to five pages single-spaced addressing your reasons for wishing to pursue the LL.M. in International Law. The admissions committee is particularly interested in reading about your special accomplishments; personal, professional or academic achievements; or any other information that may help us evaluate your application and understand your interest in earning this degree. The personal statement may also be used to bring to our attention any information you believe necessary to evaluate your candidacy but not otherwise reflected in your application. Beyond your transcripts and recommendations, the personal statement is a way for us to get to know you; please take advantage of it! Please be sure to include your name on your personal statement. Because of the limited number of seats in the program, our goal is to admit students who have some experience in international law, or can identify how this program would advance their career. Essays addressing these points are particularly helpful to the admissions committee.

World Education Services

P.O. Box 745

Old Chelsea Station

New York, NY 10113-0745

Tel: (212) 966-6311

Fax: (212) 739-6139/6100

E-mail: info@wes.org

Wed site: http://www.wes.org

Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.

Int’l Education Consultants

7101 S.W. 102^nd Avenue

Miami, FL 33173

Tel: (305) 273-1616

Fax: (305) 273-1338

E-mail: info@jsilny.com

Web site: www.jsilny.com
International Education Research Foundation

Credentials Evaluation Service

Post Office Box 3665

Culver City, CA 90231-3665

Tel: (310) 258-9451

Fax: (310) 342-7086

Web site: http://www.ierf.org/
Visa Information/The I-20 Form
Foreign students must obtain an F-1 student visa, and will be required to enroll on a full-time basis. International students must gain admission to Stetson University College of Law before a Form I-20 can be issued. The Form I-20 allows you to apply for an F-1 visa from the embassy or consulate closest to your home. For more information visit:
► INTERNATIONAL Students

http://www.ice.gov/sevis/students/index.htm

► PRE-departure Planning & Information

achieve a TOEFL total score of at least 213 (computer-based); 550 (paper-based); or 79-

80 (internet-based).
To register for the TOEFL exam, write to: Test of English as a Foreign Language

Box 6151, Princeton

New Jersey 08541-6151 USA

Tel: (609) 771-7100

Fax (609) 771-7500

http://www.toefl.org

(MM/DD/YYYY)

plan to take it? _____________

(MM/DD/YYYY)

CERTIFICATION

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.

I understand that by applying to Stetson University College of Law, I am subject to the College’s Academic Honor Code and the Code of Student Professional Responsibility and Conduct, which are located at www.law.stetson.edu/policies.

Date Signature

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Type or Print Full Legal Name

Students requesting admission should submit to the Office of International Programs at least two (2) letters of recommendation. Most helpful to the committee are letters from those individuals who can discuss your interests in international law, a recommendation from a professor who knows your work or someone who can discuss your professional success, skills, interests, ethics and professionalism. It is most helpful to the admissions committee if your recommendation letters are written specifically with regard to your candidacy for this program. You may waive your right of access to confidential recommendations in the area of admissions. The College of Law does not require such waivers as a condition for considering this application or for providing any other service or benefit. Such materials will be used only for the purposes for which they were specifically intended. A waiver may be revoked in writing at any time. However, the revocation will apply to all subsequent recommendations, but not to recommendations received while the waiver was in effect. Please indicate below whether you waive your right of access.

________ Do not waive access to letters of recommendation

Date Signature

Type or Print Full Legal Name

► Complete application form (with signature).

► Personal statement.

► Complete official transcripts from all colleges, universities and graduate

or professional schools attended (sent directly from the institution).

► Two letters of recommendation.

►TOEFL score results sent directly to Stetson College of Law from

►Evaluation of Transcripts