I'm sure this question has been asked many times and many ways, but I'm trying to assess my qualifications for getting into a US LLM program. I realize they look at work experience, grades, etc. But does anyone have any useful links or data points that may shed some additional light on the application criteria? Are there any hard numbers out there? Thanks!

there is no specific data though; but apart from what you have mentioned, your SoP/Essay/Writing Sample AND letters of recommendations are given due importance. Thus in total there are four components - (a) Resume; (b) Grades; (c) SoP/Essay/Writing Sample; and (d) Letters of Recommendations. .

are the four components u mentioned in order of preference.can u also tell me if work experience is more valued or grades???

I'm sure it depends on the program, but in my experience good grades balance out less work experience and great (and relevant) work experience balances out less than stellar grades. If your grades are below what the university normally looks for, they generally look for several years of relevant work experience to "erase" the poor academic performance.

Also, don't underestimate the importance of the recommendations and writing sample. Though neither of them will completely make up for a major deficiency in grades or work experience, they are still extremely important in determining how the admissions committee views you.