LSELLM, Master of LawsThe London School of Economics and Political Science · London, United Kingdom

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of academic purpose

Typically 1,000–1,500 words unless otherwise specified on the programme page.

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 2

Two academic references preferred.

Academic transcript(s)

For all qualifications listed in the application; certified English translation if needed.

Academic: Upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree; A very good undergraduate degree in law (LLB or equivalent), for example a first or very high upper second in the UK LLB or equivalent. Or international equivalent.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Applicants with a very good degree in another discipline plus very good grades in an appropriate graduate diploma in law (e.g. UK GDL) may qualify. Applicants without a law educational background may apply but need to demonstrate a high level of professional or academic experience in areas closely related to intended LLM subjects.
IELTS: 7.5 overall (R/L/W 7.0, S6.5); LSE Law requirement.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.5 overall (R5, L5, W5.5, S4.5) | Old scale: 109 overall (R25, L24, W27, S22); LSE Law requirement. New scale applies to updated TOEFL iBT scoring.; LSE Law requirement. Old scale applies before the TOEFL iBT updated scale date; new scale also published.

Historical admission data is not published.