Law Background or Training:

A law background or training is a requirement for admission, which can be demonstrated by:

1.    A first law degree (J.D., LL.B., abogado, or the equivalent), or

2.    A license to practice law in the home jurisdiction, or

3.    A master’s level degree in a related area with a significant law background

You must submit a transcript and diploma (i.e., certificate of degree conferral) for every law degree or law-related degree you have received.

If you are enrolled in a degree program that is still in progress, you will need to submit a current transcript for that program. If your school is unable to provide a transcript, you must provide an enrollment letter from your school’s registrar. In such cases, your application will not be complete without an enrollment letter.

Please note that your qualifying law degree must be conferred by June 2026 to be eligible to attend the 2026-27 LL.M. program.

English Proficiency:

A high level of English language proficiency is a requirement for admission, which can be demonstrated by:

1.    Nationality of an English-speaking country (i.e., Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States), or

2.    Completion of a post-secondary degree taught entirely in English, or

3.    A score of at least 92 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), or

4.    A score of at least 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System Test (IELTS)

All applicants from non-English-speaking countries who did not complete their legal education entirely in the English language must take the TOEFL iBT or IELTS within 2 years before submitting their applications. We encourage you to register early to maximize the chances of securing your preferred test date and location and to ensure that your scores arrive by your graduate program’s application deadline.

Valid Passport:

A valid passport is required for admission and visa application. We recommend that applicants have at least 3 years or more left on their passport's validity at the time of application.

To ensure your application is processed, you must complete the following three steps. Your application will only be considered complete once all three are finished.

Step 1: Complete the Online Application

Go to: The Peking University Application Portal at www.studyatpku.com/member/login.do  

What to do: Fill out the online application form and upload all the required documents.

Helpful Tip: Use the Instruction for Online Application Guide. It provides clear, step-by-step instructions with pictures to help you through the process.

Please Note: Before uploading, check that your files are in the correct formats (like PDF, Word, etc.) and do not exceed the maximum file sizes.

Step 2: Send the Notification Email

Send one email to: llm@stl.pku.edu.cn and qiuxiaoya@stl.pku.edu.cn

Subject Line: You can use something simple like “Online Application Notification - [Your Full Name]”

Content: Clearly state that you have successfully submitted your online application.

Attach to the email:

• The Application Form for International Students (Master Programs), which is generated automatically upon completion of the online application.

Step 3: Mail the Hard Copy Package

What to send: Physical, hard copies of your original application documents. This includes any sealed letters of recommendation.

Shipping Method: You must use a trackable mail service (like FedEx, DHL, or registered mail) that provides you with a tracking number and confirmation of delivery.

Mail your package to:

    PKU STL LL.M. Admissions, Room 410

    Peking University School of Transnational Law

    University Town, Nanshan District

    Shenzhen 518055

    P.R. CHINA

Deadline: Hard copy package must be received within one week after the application deadline.

All application materials must be submitted in English. An application materials checklist can be downloaded HERE.

Documents not originally in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. The Admissions Committee will only review applications once all required components have been received.

1.    Application Form

The Application Form for International Students (Master Programs), which is generated automatically upon completion of the online application.

2.    Personal Statement

A personal statement of up to 1,500 words detailing your reasons for pursuing the LL.M. degree and how it aligns with your professional goals and future plans. A template of personal statement can be downloaded HERE.

3.    Academic Transcripts

Official transcripts from all post-secondary undergraduate and graduate institutions you have attended.

4.    Proof of Degree

Official diplomas from all law degree-granting institutions. Certified copies and certified English translations are required for documents not in English.

*Note for Current Students: Applicants who have not yet graduated may submit an official letter from their institution, on official letterhead, confirming their student status and expected date of graduation. The original diploma must be presented upon enrollment in August.

5.    Curriculum Vitae / Resume

A current and complete curriculum vitae or resume.

6.    Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation from professors, associate professors, or professionals of equivalent academic standing in a related field. Letters must be submitted in either Chinese or English.

Upon request in the application system, your recommenders will receive a unique link to submit their recommendation electronically, either via an online form or by uploading a signed letter.

A recommendation template is available for download HERE.

7.    Proof of English Proficiency

A copy of TOEFL (92 or above) or IELTS (6.5 or above) scores. For the application cycle of the 2026-2027 intake, test results must be no earlier than September 1, 2024.

*This requirement is waived for native English speakers (i.e., from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States) or applicants who have earned a degree from an institution where the sole language of instruction is English.

8.    Passport Copy

A copy of a valid passport. The document should be valid for at least three years from the application date.

9.    Commitment for Application Form

The filled out and signed Commitments for Peking University Graduate Application Form. A copy of the Commitments can be downloaded HERE.

10. Overseas Credentials or Higher Education Qualifications Certified for Foreign Nationals

A certification report issued by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange that confirms the official diplomas issued by foregin educational institutions.

*Note for Current Students: Applicants who have not yet graduated may submit an official letter from their institution, on official letterhead, confirming their student status and expected date of graduation. The certification must be presented upon enrollment in August.

Application Deadline:

All application materials must be received by March 31st at 24:00 Beijing Time.

Applications received before March 1 require no application fee.

All other applications require a fee of 800 RMB that may be waived at the discretion of the law school for financial need.

The Application Materials must be received before the final deadline on March 31st, 24:00 hours Beijing time. 

Note for students from Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan: the deadline is earlier on December 6, 12:00 hours, Beijing time.

If you have any questions as you go through the application process, please feel free to contact either Ms. Yating DU at duyating@stl.pku.edu.cn or phone number +86-(0)755-2603-2569  and/or Ms. Xiaoya QIU at qiuxiaoya@stl.pku.edu.cn or phone number +86-(0)755-2603-1484. 

Please be cognizant of time zone differences, and please do not call before 8 AM or after 5:30 PM China time.

We are delighted that you are applying to STL and look forward to receiving your complete application materials.

PEKING UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF TRANSNATIONAL LAW

Room 410, School of Transnational Law

Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School,

University Town, Xili, Nanshan District,

Post Code：518055

STL uses a rolling admissions process. We strongly encourage applicants to apply early.

*Note for students with financial need: Apply before January 1 to ensure an earlier decision for scholarship applications. 

Official admission letter will be sent out by June.