What are the exceptions to the English proficiency requirement?
The Executive LL.M. Program is conservative when evaluating applicant’s English abilities, given the importance of ensuring that they are able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English. Students without strong English skills are hampered in their ability to contribute to, and benefit from, this unique program. You may be exempted from the English proficiency requirement only if (1) English is your native language; or (2) you received your first degree in law from a college or university in a country where both the language of instruction and the native language is English. Applicants not meeting this exemption will be required to submit ILEC, TOEFL or IELTS test scores, as detailed in the “How to Apply” section at http://www.bu.edu/law/prospective/llm/intlbuslaw/howtoapply.shtml. Applicants must have taken the exam within two years of application date.
