INTERNATIONAL MASTER OF LAWS APPLICATION
Application for Admission to the International Master of Laws Program Ateneo Law School, Makati City, Philippines Academic Year 2012-2013 The Ateneo Law School’s International Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program is offered to both national and international legal scholars who are law degree holders and who intend to pursue legal research and scholarship with a strong international orientation. Checklist of Requirements: I.
ALS LL.M. Application Form 1.) Specialization Preference and Thesis Topic Proposal 2.) Personal Information 3.) Supplemental Information a. English proficiency result b. Bar membership c. Fitness and Character
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Official Transcript of Records (OTRs) from ALL universities and colleges attended. If transcript is not provided in English, a certified translation is required. OTRs must be sealed in an envelope and addressed to ALS LL.M Program.
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At least two letters of recommendations from superiors preferably from former instructors of law or law school officials or employers.
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Application Fee of P2,000.00. US$60.00.
Foreign applicants Fee of
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All answers must be typewritten or written legibly.
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Send the completed application form together with the appropriate supporting documents as required above, along with the non-refundable application fee. This fee is not part of tuition or other fees. Your application cannot proceed unless ALL required evidences are submitted.
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Faxed applications will not be considered.
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Deadline for submission for Academic Year 2012-2013 (April 2012) is not later than 31 January 2012. Submit to Ateneo Law School, International Master of Laws Program, 3rd Floor Ateneo Professional Schools Building, #20 Rockwell Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City 1200, Philippines.
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Only completed applications will be reviewed by the LL.M. Admission Committee.
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ATENEO LAW SCHOOL Application for Admission to the LL.M. Program, 2012-2013
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SPECIALIZATION PREFERENCE (Please check) International Human Rights International Corporate and Business Law International Economic Law Intellectual Property (ALS-IPOPHL) The THESIS PROPOSAL constitute a significant part for the approval to the Ateneo Law School’s International Master of Laws (LL.M). Program. CLEARLY DEFINE AND DISCUSS THE THESIS TOPIC THAT YOU INTEND TO WRITE AS YOUR LL.M. THESIS. (NOTE: THE THESIS TOPIC THAT YOU PROPOSE SHOULD INDICATE AND INVOLVE A CLEAR LEGAL ISSUE, AND IT MUST BE RELEVANT AND RELATED TO YOUR PREFERRED SPECIALIZATION.)
_____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ BEARING IN MIND THE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR AN LL.M. THESIS, JUSTIFY THE SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR PROPOSED THESIS TOPIC: (1) BY IDENTIFYING AND DESCRIBING THE LEGAL ISSUE(S) RELEVANT TO AND COVERED WITHIN THE SCOPE OF YOUR TOPIC; (2) PROPOSED THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK IN ADDRESSING YOUR TOPIC.
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ATENEO LAW SCHOOL Application for Admission to the LL.M. Program, 2012-2013
2. PERSONAL INFORMATION A. LEGAL NAME (do not use initials) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Surname (Family name)
SEX:
Given (First) Name
Middle Name
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)
COMPLETE PERMANENT ADDRESS
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Street, City, State/Province, Postal Code, Country
Street, City, State/Province, Postal Code, Country
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Telephone (with country code, area code)
home
work
mobile
DATE OF BIRTH: ______________________________________
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PLACE OF BIRTH: _____________________________________ COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP/NATIONALITY: ________________________ COUNTRY OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE: _____________________
B. HIGHER EDUCATION List ALL college, university, professional schools, other higher institutions and law schools previously attended in chronological order. Original Transcript of Records from each school listed must accompany this application and must be in a sealed envelope. Do not list high school, summer or certificate programs of less than six (6) months. List scholastic or academic honors received, including scholarship, fellowships, and awards. Colleges, Universities, Professional, Higher Institution and Law School with Address
Dates of Attendance
Date Degree Awarded
Degree
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Rank in and Size of Academic Class
Scholastic or Academic Honors, Scholarship, Fellowships & Awards
ATENEO LAW SCHOOL Application for Admission to the LL.M. Program, 2012-2013
3. PERSONAL INFORMATION B. HIGHER EDUCATION (Continuation) Colleges, Universities, Professional, Higher Institution and Law School with Address
Dates of Attendance
Date Degree Awarded
Degree
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Rank in and Size of Academic Class
Scholastic or Academic Honors, Scholarship, Fellowships & Awards
ATENEO LAW SCHOOL Application for Admission to the LL.M. Program, 2012-2013
4. PERSONAL INFORMATION C. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY In chronological order, please provide your employment history or other professional experiences to date; if relevant, include any apprenticeships and internships. Employment inclusive dates
Nature of Employment and position held
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Employer and address
ATENEO LAW SCHOOL Application for Admission to the LL.M. Program, 2012-2013
5. PERSONAL INFORMATION D. WRITTEN WORK HISTORY In chronological order, please provide the titles of your personal written works (books, articles, or theses) you have published. Note: Do not submit copies of the publications.
Date of published written works
Title of published written works
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Place where published written works posted
ATENEO LAW SCHOOL Application for Admission to the LL.M. Program, 2012-2013
3. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION A. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY What is your first language/mother tongue? ____________________________________________________ If your first language/mother tongue 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 English proficiency examination (TOEFL) you took the latest, 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.
Date took the examination ______________________________________________________________ ELEMENT/SUB-TEST
GRADE/SCORE/MARK
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B. JURISDICTION OF BAR MEMBERSHIP IN LAW PRACTICE Are you a member of the bar? Yes
No
If yes, please list the states and countries in which you are eligible to practice law. You must submit certifications attesting to the passing of the Bar Examinations. STATE AND/OR COUNTRY
DATE OF ADMISSION TO THE BAR (MONTH, DATE, YEAR)
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ATENEO LAW SCHOOL Application for Admission to the LL.M. Program, 2012-2013
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) 2)
Applicants whose native language is English Applicants who completed their law education with English as medium of instruction, must submit a certificate from the school stating that English is the medium of instruction.
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 in regard to your request for a waiver. Applicant’s Name ____________________________________________________________________ Nationality _____________________ Official Language of the Country ________________________ Native Language ____________________________________________________________________
I believe I qualify for English proficiency examination waiver for the reasons listed below: _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________ Applicant’s Signature _____________________________________________ Date Signed
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ATENEO LAW SCHOOL Application for Admission to the LL.M. Program, 2012-2013
4. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 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 or no contest to, a felony or misdemeanour, or do you have any criminal charges pending against you? If yes, explain the nature of the charge, date, name, location of the court and disposition. Yes No . _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been subject to any academic or disciplinary action (.eg. probation, suspension, dismissal, warning, invitation to withdraw) in any institution attended? Yes . No . _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________
Has your college, university, graduate or professional school course been interrupted for any reason other than academic or disciplinary action? Yes . No . _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been subject to any disciplinary action imposed by any bar association?
Yes
. No
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ATENEO LAW SCHOOL Application for Admission to the LL.M. Program, 2012-2013
In the event of an emergency, the School can communicate with _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Name
Relationship
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number
I,
_______________________________________________________________________,
submitted
all
the
requirements stated for the Ateneo Law School’s International Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program, hereby signed this application, certify that the foregoing information provided on this application form and in any attached materials is true, correct, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that credentials filed in support of this application become the property of Ateneo Law School, may verify information and are not returnable under any circumstances to the applicant. I agree to notify Ateneo Law School of any changes in the above information or of any further information that might affect my eligibility for consideration as a prospective student.
__________________________________________________ Signature of Applicant
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