Hey guys, I'm new to the site and i am hoping that someone can shed some light on some of my LLm questions. I am currently living in Brazil, where i was born, though i lived for more than ten years in the US having graduated from high school there. I have just entered the 4th year of Law school in brazil (5 year program) and i am hoping to pursue an LLm after i graduate. Having said that, i am curious as to if i will have to submit a TOEFL score with my application, or due to my citizenship and longtime residence in the US i will be able to get a waiver.

I am hoping to attend the University of Chicago, does anyone have any insight on the Law and Economics program there?

Daniel_T, as a rule, you can be waived of the Toefl requirement only if you've received you first law degree from a university located in an English-speaking country. Nevertheless, some law schools are open to waive the proficiency proof on the grounds of your past educational or work experience. So, if you've had a large part of your education in the US and eventually hold an American high school degree, chances are you can be spared from having to take the Toefl. Whatever the case may be, though, I wouldn't rely on trying to get a Toefl waiver. Instead, if you are as proficient as you sound to be, you should go for the test and make certain the language requirement won't be a drawback to you.

BTW, I'm a Brazilian lawyer. Feel free to PM me in case this can be of help to you.