1. What is the deadline to apply?

Complete applications must be postmarked by April 1 of the year of enrollment. However, if places are still available, later applications will be considered, with the approval of the LL.M. Director.

2. How large is the school?

Each year, there are about 90 J.D. students and 10-15 LL.M. students admitted to the School of Law. The school has a total enrollment of 300 students.

3. When will I know if I have been admitted?

The Admissions Committee begins reviewing files in early January and notifies admitted applicants by email and mail as soon as a decision has been reached.

4. When does school begin and can I attend part time?

New students are admitted once a year to begin in the fall semester only (mid-August). This school does not offer either an evening or part-time program.

5. How much is tuition and expenses?

Here is the tuition amount for the 2008-09 year and estimated expenses.

Tuition and Fees: $27,720

Books and Supplies: $ 800

Living Expenses: $11,280

TOTAL: $39,800

6. What about financial aid?

Applicants are expected to have sufficient funds to cover their travel, living and educational expenses. Financial assistance through the University is only open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Students seeking financial assistance from outside agencies should plan to begin their search for funds as soon as possible, as many deadlines for assistance are in October or November for the following year.

7. Are Scholarships available?

Asian Development Bank and East-West Center Fellowships

Qualified applicants from Asia and the Pacific, including Russia, are eligible to apply for an East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship, which would cover at least part of the cost of study at the Law School. If you are a citizen of a developing country member of the Asian Development Bank, you are also eligible to apply for one of the East-West Center's ADB-Japan fellowships, which cover all expenses for your study here. You can read more about the requirements of both grants at the Center's website at www.eastwestcenter.org (click on "Education"). You can also download applications from the website. For study beginning in fall 2006, applications must be returned to the East-West Center and postmarked by November 1, 2005.

FULLBRIGHT FELLOWSHIPS

You may also wish to consult the U.S. Embassy, Consulate or Educational Exchange Commission for information about Fulbright travel grants and other fellowship opportunities, such as World Bank or Asian Development Bank fellowships. Fulbright scholarships provide a stipend and a significant contribution toward tuition and fees. The selection process varies from country to country; for more information on the Fulbright process in your country, consult www.fulbright.org/commissions.htm . You might also want to contact the United States Information Agency, Washington, DC 20547, for more information in locating sponsoring institutions. Corporations, firms and other organizations may also provide at least partial support for their employees or members.

8. What about housing?

There is limited dormitory-type housing on the University campus for professional students. However, most law students prefer to live in neighborhoods near campus in shared houses or apartments. For both on campus and off campus housing, visit the Housing Services website: www.housing.hawaii.edu or contact

Phone: (808)956-8177

Fax: (808)956-5995

Email: link uhmsh@hawaii.edu

9. What distinguishes the Richardson School of Law from other law schools?

a. It is one of the only schools in the U.S. offering resources in Pacific-Asian legal studies, ocean law studies and environmental studies.

b. It has the largest and most diverse minority student population in the country (over 70%).

c. It has admitted women in high percentages (40-62%) for more than 20 years.

d. It is the only law school in Hawaii.

e. It's friendly atmosphere and excellent faculty make studying here rewarding both intellectually and socially.

10. Can I transfer into the Juris Doctorate program?

In rare cases, we allow exceptional LL.M. students to transfer into our J.D. program upon graduating from the LL.M. Program. This is determined on a case-by-case basis, based upon the candidate's academic performance during the year.