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How to Apply for Study Abroad

Thank you for your interest in Study Abroad! The priority application deadline is December 20, 2024 for study in the 2025-2026 calendar year. Please note that only 2L and 3Ls are eligible and transfer students from other US law schools cannot participate until they have completed one year of full-time study at BU Law. Interviews of Study Abroad applicants will take place over the intercession break in early January 2025, and nominations will be made at the start of the Spring 2025 semester.

The application requires the following:

Completed application form (below).
Two short essays
- One essay describing your interest in the program and the educational and professional objectives you hope to achieve during your studies abroad; and
- A second essay describing a law school class or activity that has had particular significance for you. If the program is in a foreign language, the second essay should be written in that language.
Faculty letter of recommendation (can be emailed to johnlap@bu.edu or uploaded onto the application portal)
Oxford applicants only: writing sample demonstrating your skills in legal research and analysis.
Interview with John LaPlante and/or Christina Rice

Frequently Asked Questions

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about the application process.

Please note: Only full-time, second and third year JD students at Boston University School of Law are eligible to participate in our study abroad programs. Students from other universities are not eligible and should not complete the application below.

Study Abroad Application Boston University School of Law

Thank you for your interest in studying abroad! Please feel free to contact johnlap@bu.edu with any questions or concerns about the application process.

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Personal Information
Name*
Prefix First Middle Last
BU ID*
Gender*
- Male
- Female
Country of Citizenship*
Select Current Class Year*
Are you a transfer student?*
Contact Information
Email*
Phone*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

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Program Information
Langague of Program in which you wish to study*
I would like to apply for study in the following semester in the coming academic year.*
I would like to be considered for the following Full-Year International Dual Degree (JD/LLM) Programs:
I would like to be considered for the following single-semester programs. You can use the command key on Mac and the control key on a PC to select multiple options.
Please specify your first choice for a program of study. Please indicate both the name of the institution and the preferred semester (or length of program).*
Please specify your second choice for a program of study. Please indicate both the name of the institution and the preferred semester (or length of program).*

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Previous Education
Undergraduate School*
Name of College within University if applicable
Undergraduate Graduation Year*
Undergraduate Degree*
Major*
Cumulative GPA*
Please list the names of any graduate schools you have attended (excluding Boston University School of Law).
Graduate School Graduation Year
Graduate School Degree
Academic Honors
Please list any significant honors received during your prior undergraduate or graduate studies.
Prior Experience Living Abroad
Did you do a prior study abroad program in an undergraduate or graduate program?*
- Yes
- No
If applicable, please specify where you previously studied abroad and dates of study.
If applicable, please describe any other relevant experiences living or working abroad.

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Foreign Language Skills (only applicable for programs with foreign language requirement)
Please list any foreign languages you speak. If you have not studied in a foreign language, please describe any other experience or background which demonstrate a familiarity with the language.
Please describe your level of proficiency for each foreign language listed above.

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Faculty Recommendation
Please indicate the name of the faculty member who will be furnishing a recommendation letter on your behalf. The recommendation should come from a member of the faculty-- not administrative personnel of the law school.*
Letter of Recommendation
Faculty recommendation letters can be sent directly to mtleo@bu.edu or you can upload the file below.
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Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 5.

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Additional Required Application Materials
Personal Statement*
Please attach an essay (no more than three pages, double-spaced), in English, describing why you are interested in this program. Clearly state both the academic and professional objectives you hope to achieve during your time abroad, and define your educational objectives during this period. Specific classes and/or course types that are included will be used to guide course selection during your time abroad. Please include a discussion of relevant experiences and/or courses of study that reflect an interest in this particular study abroad program’s educational focus. Note: If you are applying to more than one program, you must submit separate essays for each program of study.
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Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 5.
Statement of Academic Interest*
Please attach a second essay describing a law school course (or courses) or law school activity that has had particular significance for you. Your essay should be no more than one page (single- or double-spaced) in length. If you are applying to a program in which your studies will be conducted in a foreign language, this essay should be written in that language.
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Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 5.
Oxford Applicants Only
Please attach a writing sample demonstrating your skills in legal research and analysis.
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Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 5.
Resume
Resume*
Please upload a recent copy of your resume.
Max. file size: 100 MB.

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Conduct Verification
Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action or proceedings for academic or personal misconduct at any college, university or law school you have attended or are currently attending?*
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes to the question above, please provide a full explanation.
Authorization for Transcript Request
Transcript*
I authorize the Graduate and International Programs Office to request a copy of my transcript from the BU School of Law’s Registrar’s Office to be used during the internal review process. I also authorize the Graduate and International Programs Office to send a copy of my transcript to any exchange institution to which I seek to gain admittance.
- I agree to the above authorization regarding the request and/or dissemination of my transcript as noted above.
- I do not authorize this.
Electronic Signature*
Certification of Application
Certification*
I certify that the information provided herein is complete and accurate, and that I will notify Boston University School of Law of any additional information or changes. I understand that any false, misleading, or incomplete statements may disqualify my application or subject me to disciplinary action by the School.
- Yes. I certify the above.
- No. I do not certify the above.
Electronic Signature*
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY

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Please stop by the Graduate & International Program Office (Suite 802) or email John LaPlante with any questions about our programs!

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