Admissions Information

To be admitted to Florida State Law’s LL.M. in Environmental Law and Policy program, an applicant must:

• Submit a completed application or Apply Online

• Prior to the commencement of the LL.M. program, possess a J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, LL.B. or equivalent degree

• Be able to engage in classroom instruction and writing assignments in English as determined through the written application (international applicants from non-English-speaking countries will be required to submit TOEFL scores)

• Demonstrate professional or academic interest in advanced instruction and research in environmental, natural resources, energy and land use law through an application essay


In making admissions decisions, program faculty will also consider an applicant’s performance in his or her J.D. program(s), time passage since the applicant obtained his or her J.D. degree, additional relevant education and relevant existing or future work experience.


Applicants must apply by June 1 for fall semester admission, with all documents being turned in to the admissions office, no later than June 15. For spring admission, applications must be in by November 1 with a completion deadline of November 15. Click here for application information.