TOEFL The minimum score required is 100 on the internet-based TOEFL, or 600 on the paper-based test. There is no subscore requirement. TOEFL scores that are more than two years old at the time of application cannot be considered; applicants must retake the test to submit a more recent score. Applicants should register for the TOEFL in time to ensure that the Official Score Report will be sent by the application deadline. LSAC has arranged to receive TOEFL scores electronically; to have your TOEFL score report sent to LSAC, place an order to their institution code 8395. IELTS The minimum score required is 7 on a 9 point scale (overall score) on the Academic Modules. There is no subscore requirement. LSAC has arranged to receive IELTS scores electronically; to have your IELTS score report sent to LSAC, you MUST indicate before or at the time of your exam that your score be forwarded to LSAC for electronic download.

PS One written essay is required of all applicants. The Personal Statement should describe your legal interests, the reasons you wish to study at Berkeley Law, and your professional plans or goals following completion of your degree. Since the Advanced Degree Programs Committee does not grant interviews, you may also use the statement to describe aspects of yourself that are not apparent from your application. The Personal Statement should be written without assistance from others, and should be limited to three pages of double-spaced text. CV The Curriculum Vitae should provide a synopsis of your educational and academic background and skills. This summary should include professional experience, research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations, and other relevant details. Fee Berkeley Law Application Fee is $80.00. LSAC LLM CAS Document Assembly Fee is $85.00. LSAC LLM CAS International Transcript Authentication & Evaluation Service is $135.00 and it is optional but recommended. LSAC LLM CAS Report Fee is $30.00 RL Berkeley Law requires two letters of recommendation. If you have already secured a Berkeley Law faculty advisor, one letter should be from them.  It is preferable that the other letter comes from one of your law professors.  If you have been out of school for five or more years, professional references from a current or former employer is appropriate, in addition to the letter from your faculty supervisor or law professor. Transcript Applicants must submit official academic records showing graded course work, dates of enrollment and award of degree(s). A copy of the actual degree or state examination for all university and law school study is also required, if this information is not included on the transcript.