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.