PS You should use your personal statement to tell us more about yourself and why you would like to study for a LLM degree at UCL Laws. When we assess your application we would like to learn: Why you would like to study Law at graduate level Why you would like to study Law at UCL Laws How your academic and professional background meets the demands of the programme How graduate study can help your professional ambitions What taught modules you are interested in studying as part of the LLM programme If you are interested in following a particular specialism What field you would like to explore in your Independent Research Essay? The application form allows you to write 3000 characters in the text box. However, the majority of applicants prefer to upload their personal statement as a separate additional document. If you choose to do so, please ensure it is no longer than two sides of A4 in size 12 font. Fee A processing fee is applicable for LLM programme applications made online. For the 2018-19 programme, the fee is ￡75 for online applications and ￡100 for paper applications. RL Your application must be supported by two references from people who are able to comment upon your suitability for the proposed programme of study. If possible, at least one of the references should be from a recent teacher or tutor who is acquainted with your academic ability and research and writing skills. Referees will need to complete the reference via the secure link that will be emailed to them once an application has been submitted. Before you submit your application, you should contact your referees to advise them that they will be sent a request by UCL in relation to your application and ensure that you have a valid email address for each of your referees. If you are applying online, your references MUST be submitted via the online reference request system. If your referees wish to submit their references by post, you MUST submit a complete paper application. Information on how to submit a paper application can be found on the UCL applications page. References must be received by the application deadline in order for the application to be considered. Transcript Transcripts of qualifications are required. Your academic transcript can be either a scanned version of a paper one that you upload with your application or one downloaded from your institution’s secure website. If transcripts are not written in English, they must be accompanied by a certified English translation.