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Child, Family

Chicago-Kent College of Law

Family Law

Application Deadline
Feb. 1
Application Fee
$60
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
No
Duration Full-Time
One year
Tuition Resident
$1460
Non-Resident
$1460

Contact Information

Contact Phone
312-906-5360
Contact Email
admissions@kentlaw.iit.edu
Contact Website
www.kentlaw.iit.edu/prospective-students/llm-program-admissions/llm-in-family-law

Emory University School of Law

Child Law and Policy

Application Deadline
April 15
Application Fee
$80
Requirements
Completed application for admission, $80 application fee, 2 letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, CV/resume, official transcripts, writing sample. TOEFL for non-native English speakers. Students should complete the online application through LSAC.
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
1 academic year
Part-Time
varies
Tuition Resident
$1913
Non-Resident
$1913

Contact Information

Contact Phone
404-727-6802
Contact Email
admission@law.emory.edu
Contact Website
www.law.emory.edu

Hofstra University School of Law

Family Law

The Family Law LL.M. Program focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to resolving family issues, an approach consistent with contemporary family law practice. The program meets the needs of all students, whether they seek to concentrate on matrimonial issues, child protection issues, juvenile justice issues, or any other family law subspecialty. The Family Law LL.M. Program requires completion of 24 credits, which may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.
Application Deadline
Fall: June 1; Sp: Nov. 1
Application Fee
$75
Requirements
To apply, please submit a completed application form, personal statement, resume, two letters of recommendation, and an official law school transcript (with certified translation, if not in English).
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
1 year
Part-Time
2 year
Tuition Resident
$47660/yr
Non-Resident
$47660/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone
(516) 463-5916
Contact Email
llmadmissions@hofstra.edu
Contact Website
law.hofstra.edu/LLMAdmissions/llmadm_fl.html

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Child and Family Law

Established by the Civitas ChildLaw Center in 1995, the LL.M. in child and family law offers comprehensive study in child law trial practice and legislation, international rights for children, adoption law, and domestic violence.
Application Deadline
July 1
Application Fee
None
Requirements
A completed application, two letters of recommendation, transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, a 1 to 2 page personal statement, TOEFL score (if applicable) and additional requirements for applicants receiving law degrees outside of the U.S., and a resume
Distance Learning?
No
Externship Option?
Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?
Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?
Yes
Duration Full-Time
1 academic yr (24 cr. hrs. - 12 cr. hrs. per sem.
Part-Time
2 academic yrs. (24 cr. hrs. - 6 cr.hrs. per sem.
Tuition Resident
$1320
Non-Resident
$1320

Contact Information

Contact Phone
312-915-7161
Contact Email
Law-GLS@luc.edu
Contact Website
www.luc.edu/llm