Application Information

APPLICATIONS FOR 2024-2025 ARE OPEN UNTIL May 31, 2024

Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree in law (LL.B., JD, LL.L.) from outside Israel prior to starting the LL.M. degree. Students in their final year of undergraduate law degree studies may apply and will be accepted on the condition they finish their first degree in good standing (above 80/100).

Former TAU Law Exchange Students are encouraged to apply! Should you have studied at TAU Law or at your home university and have taken a course, seminar, or workshop within the past 5 years that –

was taught in English
was not included in the final count of the required credits towards your LL.B./JD or LL.M.
was either studied towards an LL.M or could qualify towards an LL.M at your home institution (for example, a course with both undergraduate and graduate students), and
your grade in such was 80+ (pass/ fail courses will not qualify)

then we are happy to consider up to 6 credits of qualifying courses towards your LL.M degree at TAU. Tuition will be reduced accordingly.

About the Program:

Our Program follows the American model, where several courses will be uniquely offered to the LL.M. class, while other courses tailored for the Masters' and PH.D. students are also opened to LL.B students. This approach ensures a diverse and enriching learning experience for all participants.

Law professors from TAU Law and prestigious international law schools teach almost 50 courses, workshops and seminars entirely in English. These classes are designed to explore contemporary challenges to law stemming from processes of globalization, the Israeli legal and social systems, the complexities of the Middle East region and the technological and entrepreneurial dynamism of the "Start-up Nation."

Students may pursue a general course of study, or may choose to concentrate their courses in one of the following areas:

Program Dates:

The LL.M. program covers 32 academic credits over the period of 3 academic semesters:

The opening Core Semester (including Orientation Day) takes place from September 9, 2024 - October 15, 2024.
The Fall Semester takes place November 3, 2024 - February 2, 2025 followed by a two week exam period.
The Spring Semester takes place March 17, 2025 - July 2, 2025 followed by a two week exam period.

*ALL SEMESTERS ARE MANDATORY

* Dates are subject to change

Christmas and New Year’s Day are regular workdays unless they fall on a weekend (Saturday) or vacation break *if you celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday, inform your lecturer and LL.M. Admin should you need to miss class.

Application Procedures:

Early Admission (for dorms): In order to guarantee a room in the dorms, students should apply before March 31.

Application Deadline: All students should apply by May 31, 2024.

Create a Student Portal on the application portal
(https://portal.telavivuniv.org/createprofile.php) and upload the following documents:

Law degree transcript(s) & diploma(s)

Official and original Transcripts and diploma. Transcripts may have to be officially translated at the applicant's expense to be reviewed by the Registrar's Office (Please inquire with the Admissions Director).

Transcripts must show all courses and grades obtained and should be submitted with the corresponding diploma.

*Official document includes the institute's logo, stamp and signature.

Law school ranking

If available, please ask your law school to provide a letter indicating your individual law school ranking.

Completed online application form

Make sure to complete the program-related questions on the application portal.

CV or resume

Personal Statement (essay)

Your personal statement should be no more than 500 words and should describe your background, your academic or professional interests and goals, and your motivation to study in the International LL.M. program.

Two letters of recommendation

Form Recommendations should be filled by law professors or legal employment supervisors – or a combination of both. Please inquire with the Admissions Director.

Proof of English Proficiency

TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge score

All applicants applying to TAU International English-speaking programs who are from non-English speaking countries or are non-native speakers of English must provide proof of English proficiency as part of the application requirements.
Official scores should be sent directly to the TAU International office by the testing agency. TAU International's ETS code is 7704. The minimum scores on the TOEFL test are written 582, computer-based 223, or internet-based 89 (all sections must have a score of 17 or higher). The minimum overall bandwidth score on the IELTS test is 7.

Exemption may be granted – please inquire with the Admissions Director.

Application fee: $150

Tuition fee: for the 2023-2024 academic year is USD $21,000.

Tuition includes administration fees, access to university libraries, and a number of social events and trips.
Housing, meals, transportation, and incidentals are not included in the tuition fees.

*NOTE:

Student Visa's are to be obtained directly with the relevant embassy or consulate, and not via the International LL.M. Program office.