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Juris Master Application Portal
There is no application fee required with the Juris Master application.

Application Windows and Deadlines


Summer 2021 Term
Now accepting applications!
Deadline: April 1, 2021

Fall 2021 Term
Opens: April 2, 2021
Deadline: July 25, 2021

Spring 2021 Term
TBD

Admissions Procedures

To be considered for admission into the Florida State University College of Law J.M. program, candidates must have received at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution of hold the international equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree prior to the commencement of classes. Individuals who already hold a first degree in law should consider the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program.

The College of Law Juris Master program seeks to admit and enroll students who, together, bring to the law school a diverse set of backgrounds, interests, personal and professional experiences and perspectives, and who also have a record of academic success. There is no minimum GPA, GRE or years of professional experience required to be considered for admission to the Juris Master program. 

It is an applicant's duty to ensure that materials submitted for the application packet are complete, accurate, display the candidate's full potential as a prospective admitted student and are submitted by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 

FSU is waiving the GRE as a requirement for admission to certain master’s and specialist degree programs for the Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 terms. The GRE waiver will be automatically applied to all J.M. applications for those terms.

Application Requirements

  • Register for an FSU EMPLID. You will receive a confirmation email after registering that provides you with your nine-digit FSU EMPLID. Write down the FSU EMPLID as it is required for the application. Current/previous Florida State University students that already have an FSU EMPLID do not need to create a new one.
  • Complete a Juris Master application. Create an account and complete a Juris Master application through this portal and include the following required items:
    • A copy of official or unofficial transcripts from your Bachelor's Degree
      • Copies of transcripts may be uploaded into the online application for review purposes only. Unofficial transcripts must contain GPA information and degree conferral date (with the exception of applicants who are in their last semester of their bachelor's degree). 
      • Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended must be submitted to the Juris Master Program.
        • The most efficient way to submit copies official transcripts from your previous institution option is via electronic transmission.
        • Transcripts should be sent electronically to law-jurismaster@law.fsu.edu.
        • Transcripts can also be sent electronically to the Office of Admissions at Florida State University by selecting Florida State University as the recipient. Please inform the Juris Master Program if official transcripts were sent electronically by selecting our school or school code so that they can be downloaded from the main admissions office.
        • Transcripts can also be mailed to:
        • Florida State University College of Law
          Attention: Juris Master Admissions
          425 West Jefferson Street
          Tallahassee, Florida 32306
          Please note: Mailed transcripts can take up to a month to reach the Juris Master Program.​​​​​​​
        • Florida State University and other official transcripts already on file as part of the student's permanent record can be obtained by the Juris Master Program at the request of the applicant.
        • Transfer credit posted on the record of another institution is not accepted in lieu of submitting the official transcript from the original institution.
        • Transcripts are considered official when they are sent directly from the college or university to the Juris Master Program and contain an official seal and/or signature. Transcripts bearing the statement "Issued to Student," notarized transcripts, or transcripts submitted by the applicant are not considered official.
      • Any post-secondary education at an institution outside the United States must go through an official evaluation by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
  • Personal statement. In 500 words or fewer describe your short and long-term educational and career goals and how the J.M. program can help you achieve those goals.
  • Professional resume or CV.
  • The GRE waiver will be automatically applied to all Summer and Fall 2021 applicants.
  • Residency Affidavit. Please download and complete the Florida Resident Affidavit if you are a resident of Florida OR the Non-Florida Resident Affidavit if you are not a resident of Florida. Two residency support documents must be submitted with a Florida Resident Affidavit. A list of eligible documents can be found here.
  • Educational Institution Discipline or Violations of Law. You must include in the application a written explanation that includes a description as well as the final disposition of the incident(s).
Optional Items (Upload under 'Additional Documents')
  • Academic Addendum. You may include an academic addendum explaining any circumstances that you believe may have negatively affected your undergraduate GPA or performance.
  • Diversity Statement.
  • Letters of Recommendation. If you would like to provide letters of recommendation, please upload them with your application or have your recommenders send them to our Juris Master email at law-jurismaster@law.fsu.edu or our Program Director, Laura Sellati, at lsellati@law.fsu.edu. 
  • Unofficial Transcripts of a Master's Degree or higher.
State of Florida Employees
The College of Law offers a one-time, non-renewable scholarship for a maximum of 6 credits to full-time, salaried employees of a state of Florida Agency, and full-time, salaried employees of Florida State University or a Florida public institution of higher education.  

In order to receive the one-time, 6-credit tuition scholarship applicants must submit a completed Employment Verification Form with the Juris Master application under 'Upload Additional Materials.”

International Applicants
International students and others who have completed undergraduate education outside of the United States must submit an official or certified copy of all transcript(s), diploma(s), and/or degree certificate(s) from each college or university attended. An official evaluation is required for all academic records from non-U.S. institutions. We recommend the evaluation be done by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

TOEFL Requirement
Minimum scores of 100 on the Internet-based, 250 on the computer-based, and 600 on the paper-based TOEFL test are required. Information on the TOEFL can be obtained by writing to TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, or by visiting their website at www.toefl.com.

IELTS Requirement
Minimum score of 7.5 on the IELTS test is required. Information on the IELTS can be obtained by visiting their website at www.ielts.org.        

Transfer Students
Students may transfer up to six credit hours from another master’s in law program—e.g., Juris Master, Master of Science in Laws (MSL), Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degrees or a J.D. program. Transfer credits will be evaluated by the associate dean for Juris Master Programs. A grade of “B” or better must have been earned in any courses reviewed for transfer credit.
 
Florida State University encourages applications for admission from qualified students regardless of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected group status in accordance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws on non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

For admission questions, please visit our FAQ pages or contact us at law-jurismaster@law.fsu.edu.