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INTERNATIONAL MASTER OF LAWS APPLICATION
Application for Admission to the International Master of Laws Program Ateneo de Manila University School of Law, Makati City, Philippines
Academic Year 2016-2017
The Ateneo Law School’s International Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program is offered to both national and international legal scholars who hold law degrees and intend to pursue legal research and scholarship with a strong international orientation.
Checklist of Requirements: I. ALS LL.M. Application Form
a. LL.M. Thesis Proposal II. Complete Official Transcript of Records (and English
translation, if necessary) III. Certified true copy of diplomas obtained after secondary
education (and English translation, if necessary) IV. Document attesting the passing of the Bar Examinations V. Two (2) letters of recommendation VI. Personal Statement VII. Updated resume or curriculum vitae VIII. For foreign applicants, in addition to the foregoing
requirements, the following are also required: a. Official TOEFL or IELTS score report (or equivalent) b. Duly authenticated visa requirements
IX. Three (3) recent photo, red background (2 x 2) X. Application Fee of P2,000.00 (or US $ 60.00 for foreign
applicants)
Instructions:
• All sections of the application form must be typewritten or written legibly. • Submit the completed application form together with the appropriate supporting
documents as required above, and pay the non-refundable application fee. This fee is not part of tuition or other fees. Your application will not be processed unless ALL requirements are submitted.
• Applications sent via fax will not be accepted. • Deadlines for applications for Academic Year 2016-2017 (which begins in August
2016) is on 30 June 2016. Submit all reqruirements to the Ateneo Graduate Legal Studies Institute 3rd Floor Ateneo Professional Schools Building, #20 Rockwell Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City 1200, Philippines.
• Inquiries may be sent to [email protected].
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1. TRACK PREFERENCE (Please check)
Intellectual Property Law
International Corporate and Business Law
International Economic Law
International Human Rights Law
THESIS PROPOSAL (Provide a research proposal clearly stating the legal issue and its significance, the research methodology intended to be used, and the possible conclusion and recommendation/s. Maximum number of words: 2,500. Attach a separate sheet, if necessary.) _____________________________________________________________________________
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2. PERSONAL INFORMATION
A. LEGAL NAME (do not use initials) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Surname (Family name) Given (First) Name Middle Name
SEX: Male Primary E-‐mail Address ______________________________________________ Female Secondary E-‐mail Address (Optional) _____________________________________ COMPLETE PRESENT ADDRESS, until _____________ (where you
wish admission correspondence sent): (Please e-‐mail us of any changes)
___________________________________________________ Street, City, State/Province, Postal Code, Country
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___________________________________________________ Telephone (with country code, area code)
DATE OF BIRTH: ______________________________________
PLACE OF BIRTH: _____________________________________
COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP/NATIONALITY: ________________________ COUNTRY OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE: _____________________
B. HIGHER EDUCATION List ALL colleges, universities, and institutions of higher education previously attended in chronological order. A transcript of each school listed must be included in the application. Do not include high school, summer or certificate programs of less than six (6) months. List scholastic or academic honors received, including scholarship, fellowships, and awards.
College, University, and Institution of Higher
Education with Address
Years Covered Degree/s Awarded Date of Award Rank in and Size of Academic Class
Scholastic or Academic Honors, Scholarship, Fellowships & Awards
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COMPLETE PERMANENT ADDRESS
__________________________________ Street, City, State/Province, Postal Code, Country
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__________________________________ Telephone (with country code, area code)
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B. HIGHER EDUCATION (Continuation)
College, University, and Institution of Higher
Education with Address
Years Covered Degree/s Awarded Date of Award Rank in and Size of Academic Class
Scholastic or Academic Honors, Scholarship, Fellowships & Awards
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C. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
In chronological order, please provide your employment history or other professional experience; if relevant, include any apprenticeships and internships.
Inclusive dates Position held Employer and address
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D. WRITTEN WORK
In chronological order, please provide the titles of your personal written works (books, articles, or theses) previously published. Note: No need to submit copies of the publications.
Date of publication Title of published work Title and place of publication
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3. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
What is your first language? _________________________________________________________________
If your first language is not English, please answer the following questions.
i) Have you had substantial secondary/higher education conducted in English? Yes No
ii) Have you had substantial recent work experience conducted in English? Yes No
iii) Have you taken a Test of Proficiency in English within the past three years? Yes No
If yes, please fill details of the name of the English proficiency examination you took the latest (eg. IELTS, TOEFL, IGCSE/GSSE/GCE ‘O’ level English Language, CPE); the grade/score/mark you achieved in each element/sub-‐test and the date of the test) (latest examination original result certificate must be submitted with your application).
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION _____________________________________________________
Date of examination ___________________________________________________________________
ELEMENTS/SUB-‐TESTS GRADE/SCORE/MARK
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B. BAR MEMBERSHIP
Are you a member of the bar? Yes No
If yes, please list the states and countries where you are eligible to practice law. Certifications attesting to the passing of the Bar Examination/s must be submitted.
STATE AND/OR COUNTRY DATE OF ADMISSION TO THE BAR (MONTH, DATE, YEAR)
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ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT WAIVER REQUEST FORM
The current regulations of Ateneo Law School states that applicants who fall into either one of the listed categories below can waive English proficiency examination requirement.
1) Applicants whose first language is English 2) Applicants who completed their law education with English as medium of instruction. A
certificate from the school stating that English is the medium of instruction must be submitted.
If you do not fall into either of the above categories, but feel that you have the equivalent English proficiency level of those listed above based on your educational background or work experience, you may request a waiver using this form. Please note that your claim for waiver is subject to verification of all the information you have provided. The LL.M. Admission Committee has the sole discretion to approve an application for waiver.
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± Nationality _____________________ Official Language of the Country ________________________
± Native Language ____________________________________________________________________
I believe I qualify for the English proficiency examination waiver for the reasons listed below: _________________________________________________________________________________________
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C. FITNESS AND CHARACTER
Please provide full details to any affirmative answer to the following questions:
Have you ever been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, a felony or misdemeanour, or do you have any pending criminal charges against you? If yes, explain the nature of the charge, date, name, location of the court and disposition. Yes No
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Have you ever been subject of any academic or disciplinary action in any institution you previously attended? Yes No
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Has your attendance in an institution of higher education been interrupted for any reason other than academic or disciplinary action? If yes, please provide details. Yes No
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Have you ever been subject of any disciplinary action in any bar association? If yes, please provide details. Yes No
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Person to contact in case of emergency _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Name Relationship _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Number
CERTIFICATION
I, _______________________________________________________________________, hereby certify that all
information supplied in this application form and in any attachment is true, correct, accurate and complete to
the best of my knowledge. I understand that all requirements filed in support of this application cannot be
withdrawn. I allow the Ateneo Law School to verify any information provided and document attached to this
application. I agree to notify the Ateneo Law School of any changes in the above information or other
information that might affect my eligibility for consideration as a prospective student. I understand that any
falsification or provision of incorrect information will result to the denial of my application to the International
Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program of the Ateneo Law School.
__________________________________________________ __________________________________ Signature of Applicant Date
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