Hello,

the LLM program of Harvard Law School (USA) is among those that best suit my qualifications and interests, so that I know ask myself the question if an application makes sense. I guess there's no one out there (an HSL official?) who can submit detailed information. So I direct this question to all those who have gained own experience or just know something valuable about the entry requirements "by hearsay". In particular, I'd like to know what German applicants have to fulfill in terms of grades etc. to be admitted.

Thanks a lot!

You will not find out unless you try. It is always better to give it a shot and not be admitted, than not to apply at all and regret it later.

The good thing about Germany is that you will get your transcript of records very easily and at no cost (so there is no need to use LSAC). The German universities usually do not rank students, but you can probably say how well you did on the state exam, if such data is available. The most US universities are for sure quite experienced with German applicants and thus familar with German education system, so they should easily be able to interpret your result. For sure you need to have at least good grades (however I have no idea how good they should be) at top schools, but other things do count a lot as well (e.g. maybe you work at the university as WissMitarbeiter and/or write the PhD). Try to get some good recommendations (this is not easy) from well-known professors (Dean is always the Big Boss), make best out of your other credentials and show the link between school and your profile in your application.

Hello,

the LLM program of Harvard Law School (USA) is among those that best suit my qualifications

And why do you post "answers" that don't contribute to the discussion at all?...I think that the intention of my posting was rather clear. Just don't let distract you by one single phrase that might be a bit ambivalent. If I say that Harvard best suits my qualifications, this can refer to very different aspects, for instance central subject-matters of the program that connect with my scholarly activity, Professers that teach there etc. This has nothing to do with a hubris a la "I am sure I will get my admission".