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Admission

The Academy is designed as a Graduate Certificate Program. To apply, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

If you are planning to take courses in English, you may apply to the Academy either for academic credit or for a Certificate of Attendance. Those who plan to take courses in Spanish may apply only for a Certificate of Attendance. For information on how to apply, see Procedures and Registration Information.

Application for Credits toward an LL.M. Degree in International Legal Studies at American University Washington College of Law

Participants in the Master Program on International Legal Studies Academy at American University Washington College of Law may apply up to four credits toward their LL.M. degree if they register for academic credits. Those taking courses for a Certificate of Attendance are not eligible for this benefit.

Language Proficiency

Those applicants applying to take English courses and whose first language is not English must provide us with a minimum TOEFL score of 580 (237 computer base), Michigan test score of 74, or a written certificate of proficiency from an accredited language institute. This requirement is waived for applicants who hold a degree from an accredited U.S. institution. Applicants to Spanish courses whose first language is not Spanish must provide us with a written certificate of proficiency from an accredited institute.

Right to Revise

The statements and provisions contained herein are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between an applicant for admission to the law school or a law student and American University. The Washington College of Law reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses as necessary.

Program Changes and Withdrawals

Applicants who have registered or paid a deposit will be informed promptly of any changes in the Academy's course offerings and, in the unlikely event of a course cancellation, will receive a full refund for the course (excluding the application fee of $85.00 which is non-refundable).

Applicants who have registered or paid a deposit should notify us immediately in case of withdrawal. Students who have registered to receive academic credit must also contact the Office of the Registrar for information about withdrawal forms and deadlines. You can contact the Office of the Registrar at:

Office of the Registrar
Washington College of Law
American University
4801 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 304
Washington, DC 20016
Tel: 202-274-4080
Fax: 202-274-4085

Requests for refunds should be directed to the American University Office of Student Accounts. The address is as follows:

Student Accounts
American University
Asbury Building, 3rd Floor
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016-8073
Tel: 202-885-3541

Calendar

 
Registration Ends May 14, 2004*
Classes Begin June 1, 2004
Classes End June 18, 2004
Exams for candidates applying
for academic credit
June 21 & 22, 2004
*Note: The deadline only applies for those applicants who already hold a valid U.S. Visa or do not need a visa to enter the U.S.
 
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