PS We give considerable emphasis in our evaluation to the personal statement. The statement should provide us with insights about the applicant and the applicant's specific interest in pursuing an LL.M. at Notre Dame Law School. Applicants often use the personal statement to provide further insight into their personality, interests, or matters that are not fully present in other parts of the application. Applicants may wish to address how their background, experiences, personal character, and/or career aspirations align with the legal education that NDLS provides and how the LL.M. at Notre Dame Law School can assist the applicant in both professional and personal formation. The personal statement must be the applicant's original work in their own words. It should not exceed three double spaced pages. The personal statement must be included in the application at the time of submission. The personal statement's header must include the applicant's name, LSAC account number and be titled "Personal Statement." CV An applicant's resume should highlight their educational, work, leadership, and service experiences. The applicant may also wish to highlight honors, awards, or special skills. While there is no page limit for the resume, one to two pages is typical. Fee There is a $75 application fee. RL We require applicants to submit two letters of recommendation. Applicants may submit up to four, if desired. Notre Dame Law School Fall 2017 - Application LLM in US Legal Studies Page 1 of 15 The applicant's letters of recommendation should come from individuals who can evaluate the applicant's candidacy both in regards to academic skills and personal qualities. At least one letter, and preferably two, should be from individuals who have taught the applicant in college. We realize that some applicants, especially those who have been out of school for a number of years, may have difficulty meeting this request. In such cases, letters from employers/supervisors or others who have worked closely with the applicant is sufficient. The applicant is required to use the LSACLetter of Recommendation Service that is part of LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS) registration. LSACwill include these letters with theCASreport. Please note that LSACwill not release the CASreport until all initial recommenders have submitted their letters. LSACwill send further CASreports if additional recommenders are included at a later time.