BU Law Visiting Exchange Student Application

Exchange Student Application

Please complete this form after you have been nominated by your university.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us by emailing bullm@bu.edu.

Salutation
Family Name*
First Name*
Middle Name
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Legal Sex*
Gender Identity*
Other Gender Identity
Do you identify as transgender?
LSAC Account Number
If applicable
Current Address
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Permanent Address
Address*
Same as previous

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone Number*
Email Address*
Country of Citizenship*
Are you a U.S. Permanent Resident?*
City of Birth*
State/Province of Birth
Country of Birth*
Program Options*
Year Entering*
Education
Current University*
Anticipated Graduation Year*
Anticipated Degree*
English Proficiency Exam Score
TOEFL, IBT, IELTS
Emergency Contact Information
Please provide at least 2 phone numbers
Name*
Relationship*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Work Phone Number
Required Documents
Please submit all documents in PDF format
Personal Statement*
A personal statement outlining your reasons for wanting to study at Boston University School of Law, including the types of courses you are interested in taking (approximately 250 to 500 words).
Max. file size: 8 MB.
Transcript*
A copy of your transcript for all courses already taken in law school.
Max. file size: 8 MB.
CV or Resume*
Max. file size: 8 MB.
Letter of Permission and Recommendation*
A letter from the Dean or Dean's designate of your law school stating that you are a student in good standing and that credits earned at Boston University School of Law will be applied towards a degree at your law school. Any specific courses you are required to take during your visit should also be include; we will try to comply, pending availability.
Max. file size: 8 MB.
TOEFL or IELTS Score
If you have not taken one of these tests, the requirement can be waived following a phone/Skype interview that demonstrates sufficient English proficiency.
Max. file size: 8 MB.
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Passport*
A scanned copy of the information pages of your passport.
Max. file size: 8 MB.
International Student Data Form (ISDF)*
https://www.bu.edu/isso/files/2014/08/Fillable-ISDF-version-12-2014.pdf
Max. file size: 8 MB.
Hidden
Financial Documentation - Bank Statement/Letter*
Official documentation showing sufficient funds to cover estimated living expenses and fees.
Max. file size: 8 MB.
Hidden
Financial Documentation - Sponsorship Certification Form
Required if the submitted bank statement is in someone else's name. https://www.bu.edu/isso/files/pdf/Sponsor-Cert-Form.pdf
Max. file size: 8 MB.
Character and Fitness
If yes to any of the following, please explain below
Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action by any of the colleges, universities, graduate or professional schools you have attended?*
Have you been convicted (without the conviction being vacated) of any felony?*
Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor within the past five years?*
Is there any criminal charge pending against you?*
Have you ever for any reason been denied a license to practice law, or been subject to disciplinary action by a board of bar overseers or other lawyer licensing authority?*
Explanation*
By electronically transmitting this application, I certify that the information provided herein is complete and accurate, and that I will notify the Admissions Committee of additional information or changes arising at any time prior to my matriculation at the School of Law (whether or not the Committee has already acted on my application.) I understand that any false, misleading, or incomplete statements may result in denial of admission, rescinding of the offer of admission, disciplinary action by the School of Law (including dismissal), or revocation of any School of Law degrees*
Boston University School of Law has Technical Standards for all LLM students that are not waivable. LLM students should carefully read them on our website http://www.bu.edu/law/files/2019/06/LLM-Technical-Standards-FINAL_2019.pdf. We encourage you to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have about these standards. Please note that these standards were developed for LLM students, and do not apply to students applying to non-LLM programs.
- I acknowledge these standards OR they do not apply to me.
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BU Law Visiting Exchange Student Application

Exchange Student Application

Current Address

Permanent Address

Education

Emergency Contact Information

Required Documents

Character and Fitness