International

International

Albany Law School

International Law

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Application Fee: $70
Requirements: transcripts, two letters of recommendation, resume, statement addressing career objectives with degree

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: 24 credits
Part-Time: three years maximum
Tuition Resident: $1465
Non-Resident: $1435

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 518-445-2326
Contact Email: admissions@albanylaw.edu
Contact Website: www.albanylaw.edu

American University Washington College of Law

International Legal Studies

With students from over 50 countries, the International Legal Studies Program is one of the top LL.M. programs in the country and has been at the forefront of international legal education for more than 30 years. The flexible curriculum includes eight areas of specialization ranging from human rights to intellectual property to business. Students learn from leading professors and practitioners, intern with global organizations and law firms, and work on research and writing projects.

Application Deadline: Fall: May 1; Sp: Oct. 1
Application Fee: $55
Requirements: Completed application, official law school academic records and degree certification, statement of purpose, resume, two letters of recommendation, and official English proficiency scores

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: Yes but depends on student
Tuition Resident: $1700
Non-Resident: $1700

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 202-274-4114
Contact Email: wchurma@wcl.american.edu
Contact Website: www.wcl.american.edu/ilsp/

Arizona State University - Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law

Global Legal Studies

The LL.M. in Global Legal Studies draws on the unique focus of the Center for Law and Global Affairs and our faculty’s wide range of international and transnational legal expertise in global health, the environment, human rights, trade and emerging technologies. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary study and links rigorous legal training with the research and scholarship drawn from political science, policy studies, anthropology and sustainability. Students in this program will have the opportunity to participate in empirical research and work on Center research initiatives.

Application Deadline: Fall: July 15; Sp: Nov. 15
Application Fee: $65
Requirements: Application; Statement of Interest; Resume; 2 Letters of Recommendation; Writing Sample; and Academic Transcipts. International Applicants will also need academic transcripts evaluated by World Education Service (WES) and proof of English proficiency.

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: One academic year
Part-Time: Up to 3 years
Tuition Resident: $1799
Non-Resident: $2108

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 480-965-1474
Contact Email: LLMASU@asu.edu
Contact Website: www.law.asu.edu/llm

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

International Criminal Law

The LL.M. in International Criminal law provides students who hold a degree in law with an in-depth knowledge of international criminal law and procedures, international humanitarian law, and national security law, and will equip them to practice international criminal law before international tribunals or national courts. The program is open to both students who hold a JD from a US law school and foreignt educated law students.

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Application Fee: $50
Requirements: n/a

Graduate Program Subject: International Law
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: yes
Part-Time: no
Tuition Resident: $44,500/yr
Non-Resident: $44,500/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 216-368-2083
Contact Email: liz.woyczynski@case.edu
Contact Website: law.case.edu/Academics/LLMinInternationalCriminalLaw.aspx

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

International Business Law

Focus on academic analysis and practical applications of United States business law as applied to international transactions. The program prepares students for positions in international law firms, in-house legal departments of multinational corporations, government posts and other for-profit and non-profit organizations doing business internationally. Candidates must have at least a non-U.S. university level degree in law or a foreign or U.S. business degree.

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Application Fee: $50
Requirements: n/a

Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
Is your program open to students from the United States?: No
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: yes
Part-Time: no
Tuition Resident: $44,500/yr
Non-Resident: $44,500/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 216-368-2083
Contact Email: liz.woyczynski@case.edu
Contact Website: www.case.edu/law/llm/academics/internationalbusiness.html

Chapman University School of Law

International & Comparative Law

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions (Fall: July 1)
Application Fee: $75
Requirements: n/a

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: 24 units
Part-Time: 24 units
Tuition Resident: $1430
Non-Resident: $1430

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 714-628-2635
Contact Email: llm@chapman.edu
Contact Website: www.chapman.edu/llm/

Chicago-Kent College of Law

International & Comparative Law

Please see webpages: http://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/llm-programs/international-and-comparative-law; http://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/llm-programs/international-intellectual-property-lawhttp://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/llm-programs/financial-services-law;

Application Deadline: Feb. 1
Application Fee: $75
Requirements: application form and fee; 2 letters of recommendation; law school transcripts; TOEFL/IELTS score report (international applicants)

Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
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: One year
Part-Time: PT option available for Financial Services only: up to 6 years
Tuition Resident: $39000/yr
Non-Resident: $39000/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 312-906-5134
Contact Email: intllm@kentlaw.iit.edu
Contact Website: www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/llm-programs/international-and-comparative-law.

DePaul University College of Law

International Law

The LL.M. in International Law provides an intensive course of study that emphasizes the theoretical background and practical skills needed to excel in international law practice. Designed for both experienced attorneys and recent law school graduates both domestic and foreign, DePaul offers concentrations in five global practice areas: Aviation Law & Policy; Business, Commercial & Trade Law; Cultural Heritage Law; International Governance & Rule of Law; and Human Rights Law & Policy and Criminal Justice.

Application Deadline: Fall: July 1; Sp: Nov. 1; Sum: April 1
Application Fee: $40
Requirements: Application; transcripts; letters of recommendation; personal statement; resume; $40 fee

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: 1 to 5 years
Tuition Resident: $1415
Non-Resident: $1415

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 312-362-8185
Contact Email: LawLLM@depaul.edu
Contact Website: www.law.depaul.edu/llm

Fordham University School of Law

International Law & Justice

This program, designed for international and domestic attorneys who work in the public arena, offers lawyers the opportunity to gain an advanced understanding of human rights protection and promotion, from the historical evolution of these movements to the forefront of cutting-edge scholarship and debate. Traditional coursework is supplemented by the activities of the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice. Students in this program are eligible for staff positions on the Fordham International Law Journal.

Application Deadline: Fall: Mar. 1; Sp: Oct. 1
Application Fee: $70
Requirements: Application form; transcripts from all university-level studies; resume or curriculum vitae; 500-word personal statement; two letters of recommendation; TOEFL (minimum 600 PBT / 250 CBT / 100 IBT) or ILEC (minimum 60) score.

Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
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: 9 - 12 months
Part-Time: Up to 2 years
Tuition Resident: $2010
Non-Resident: $2010

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 212-636-6883
Contact Email: llm@law.fordham.edu
Contact Website: law.fordham.edu/llm

George Washington University Law School

International and Comparative Law

The International and Comparative Law program offers more than 50 courses in the field, with a special emphasis on international human rights, international commercial law and trade, and the law of international organizations. The program takes full advantage of our large and distinguished faculty, consisting of leading scholars, practitioners and government officials. A thesis is required as part of the 24-credit degree program.

Application Deadline: Fall: May 1; Sp: Nov. 1
Application Fee: $80
Requirements: Personal statement, official transcripts, and 2 letters of recommendation.

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 years
Tuition Resident: $1672
Non-Resident: $1672

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 202-994-0715
Contact Email: grad@law.gwu.edu
Contact Website: www.law.gwu.edu

Georgetown University Law Center

Master of International Affairs and Law (M.I.A./LL.M.)

Application Deadline: Feb. 15, March 1
Application Fee: $80
Requirements: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions/LLMApplicationRequirements.htm

Distance Learning?: No
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: No

Duration Full-Time: 4 semesters
Part-Time: (depending on visa for international students)

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 202-662-9020
Contact Email: llmadmis@law.georgetown.edu
Contact Website: www.law.georgetown.edu/graduate/SciencesPo.htm

Golden Gate University School of Law

International Legal Studies

The LLM and SJD programs in international legal studies are designed to provide in-depth coverage of specialized areas of international and comparative law with an emphasis on the legal, cultural, sociological, and business activities of the Pacific Rim, the European Union, and of other regions of the world as they interact with Europe and Asia. The new LLM/DU, part of the LLM program, includes a semester at the University of Paris X-Nanterre.

Application Deadline: Fall: July 1; Sp: Nov. 1; Sum: April 1
Application Fee: $60
Requirements: $60 application fee, application form, law school transcripts, personal statement, certification of finances and TOEFL for foreign students

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: Up to 4 years for LL.M.
Tuition Resident: $1390
Non-Resident: $1390

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 415-442-7234
Contact Email: gradlaw@ggu.edu
Contact Website: www.ggu.edu/law

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney

International & Comparative Law

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Requirements: application, transcript (Eng. Translation), 2 letters of rec., personal statement, English proficiency

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: 2 semesters
Part-Time: 3 yrs
Tuition Resident: $1,333
Non-Resident: $1,333

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 317-278-4701
Contact Email: llmprgms@iupui.edu
Contact Website: indylaw.indiana.edu/llm/

New York University School of Law

International Legal Studies

Student both deepen knowledge of fundamental structures in international law and undertake research and build expertise on cutting-edge issues involving global governance, cross-border transactions, and transnational legal strategies. Through courses, research, and practical engagement, students develop innovative connections between traditionally separate spheres such as human rights, international economic law, transnational commercial law, the law and institutions of war and post-conflict reconstruction, and theories of international law and global justice.

Application Deadline: Foreign-educated: Dec. 17; US: Apr. 1
Application Fee: $60
Requirements: Graduate Online Application; Application Fee; Official Law Transcripts; Recommendation Letter; Personal Statement; Résumé

Distance Learning?: No
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: one academic year
Part-Time: two academic years
Tuition Resident: n/a
Non-Resident: n/a

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 212-998-6060
Contact Email: law.grad.moreinfo@nyu.edu
Contact Website: www.law.nyu.edu/llmjsd

Santa Clara University School of Law

International & Comparative Law

Application Deadline: May 1
Application Fee: $75
Requirements: Completed application, official transcripts, resume, personal statement, official TOEFL score

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 years
Tuition Resident: $1,634
Non-Resident: $1,634

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 408-551-1963
Contact Email: llmadmissions@scu.edu
Contact Website: law.scu.edu/graduate

St. Mary's University School of Law

International & Comparative Law

Application Deadline: Fall: Aug. 1; Sp: Dec. 1
Application Fee: $55
Requirements: n/a

Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
Is your program open to students from the United States?: Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Tuition Resident: $998
Non-Resident: $998

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 210-431-4285
Contact Email: llmlaw@stmarytx.edu
Contact Website: www.stmarytx.edu/law/index.php?site=stMarysLLMPrograms#internationalCompLaw

Stetson University College of Law

International Law

Stetson's LL.M. in International Law program is an intensive one-year course that leads to an advanced legal degree in international law with concentrations in international public law or international private law. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to enter the global marketplace prepared for positions in business, government, teaching or international law practice.

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Application Fee: n/a
Requirements: Completed application form; Personal Statement; Complete official transcripts from all colleges, universities and graduate or professional schools attended; two letters of reference; and TOEFL or IELTS score results for applicants whose native language is not English.

Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
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: Fall/Spring semester or 9 months
Part-Time: Up to 3 years to complete
Tuition Resident: $1792.40
Non-Resident: $1792.40

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 727-562-7849
Contact Email: international@law.stetson.edu
Contact Website: www.law.stetson.edu

Suffolk University Law School

Global Law & Technology

Technology is transforming the way lawyers think and work, while globalization is transforming the law itself. To be competitive in this new world will require special skills and knowledge. The LL.M. in Global Law and Technology is a 24 credit degree program which provides students with the expertise to be prepared for the practice of law in the 21st Century. Specialize in one of four tracks, or select from a wide range of courses to choose your own professional program.

Application Deadline: Fall: May 15; Sp: Oct. 1
Application Fee: $60
Requirements: Completed application, 2 letters of recommendation, TOEFL score of 250/600/100 or IELTS of 7.0 if applicable, official law school and undergraduate transcripts, credential evaluation by WES or LSAC, resume, statement of purpose, LSAT score if applicable, and $60 application fee. Scholarships are available.

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: 1.5 - 3 years
Tuition Resident: $1855
Non-Resident: $1855

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 617-305-6299
Contact Email: bhalay@suffolk.edu
Contact Website: www.law.suffolk.edu/llm

Temple University School of Law

Transnational

International Law (Comparative, Business, Commercial, Criminal, Human Rights, Property, Tax, Trade)

Application Deadline: Fall: June 1; Sp: Nov 1
Application Fee: $50
Requirements: online application, personal statement, resume, official law school transcript, one reference letter

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: one year
Part-Time: Must complete within 4 years
Tuition Resident: $1,158
Non-Resident: $1,158

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 215-204-1448
Contact Email: intllaw@temple.edu
Contact Website: www.law.temple.edu/llm

The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy

International Law

The Fletcher School’s Master of Laws (LL.M.) is a post-graduate, full-time academic degree for legal professionals. Fletcher’s LL.M. in international law provides broad contextual understanding – not only of the law, but also of the different societies and international community in which it is made, interpreted, andapplied. Throughout the year-long LL.M. program, world-renowned experts in international law visit as guest speakers in our High Table series. The program is completed with a “Capstone” symposium at an off-site location, which is included as part of tuition.

Application Deadline: Nov. 15, Jan 1, May 1
Application Fee: $70
Requirements: The LL.M. Program is for students who have already met at least one of the following requirements: (1) obtained a J.D. degree from an A.B.A. approved law school in the United States; (2) completed in a foreign country the academic (university based) legal education required to take the bar examination in that country; or (3) be qualified to practice law (admitted to the bar) in a foreign country. Applicants will be selected on the basis of law school and undergraduate grades, legal and other professional experience, exam scores, TOEFL scores (where applicable), and recommendations. A waiver of these requirements is granted solely in exceptional circumstances.

Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
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: One year
Part-Time: N/A
Tuition Resident: $45,246/yr
Non-Resident: $45,246/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 617-627-4319
Contact Email: internationallaw@tufts.edu
Contact Website: fletcher.tufts.edu/LLM

The University of Iowa College of Law

International & Comparative Law

The program is specifically designed for: (1) foreign-trained jurists who seek a comparative introduction to and specific training in United States law and legal institutions and (2) foreign-trained jurists or graduates of JD programs in the United States who wish to deepen their understanding of international and comparative law, including the law pertaining to international business transactions. The LLM program is deliberately kept small so that each student can receive substantial attention from the faculty.

Application Deadline: March 1
Application Fee: $60 U.S. Citizen; $100 non-U.S. citizen
Requirements: Applicants must have completed a JD, LLB or equivalent degree. Aplicants who do not hold a four-year degree from an English language university must also have achieved a score of at least 580(paper) or 92(internet). IELTS scores of 7.0 or better, as long as there is no subscore below 6.0 are also accepted.

Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
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: 9 months
Part-Time: n/a
Tuition Resident: $27344/yr
Non-Resident: $47792/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 319-335-9169
Contact Email: iclp@uiowa.edu
Contact Website: www.law.uiowa.edu/prospective/llm/

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

International Trade & Investment Law

This LL.M. degree will serve candidates with either a foreign or U.S. law degree. Candidates may take courses from those offered on line in the existing International Taxation and Financial Services LL.M. program, as long as they fulfill the requirement of at least one semester residency on the TJSL campus. Students also may include four credits earned from one of TJSL’s Summer Study Abroad programs in China and France.

Application Deadline: Fall: June 1; Sp: Nov. 1
Application Fee: $50
Requirements: Law Degree

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: 1.5 year
Tuition Resident: $1500
Non-Resident: $1500

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 619-961-4212
Contact Email: LLM@tjsl.edu
Contact Website: www.tjsl.edu/graduate

Tulane University Law School

International & Comparative Law

The breadth and depth of the comparative and international law curriculum at Tulane Law School and activities of the Eason-Weinmann Center for Comparative Law provide an unparalleled opportunity for students to obtain a foundation in international legal practice. Candidates for this specialty degree must complete 13 of the required 24 credits in international and comparative law courses such as European Union Law I & II, International Business Transactions, International Human Rights, among others.

Application Deadline: May 1
Application Fee: $60
Requirements: 1. Application 2. Personal Statement 3. Resume 4. $60 (fee is waived for applicants who apply electronically via the LSAC). 5. Two letters of recommendation 6. Official transcripts from previous institutions attended 7. Official TOEFL Report Please visit www.law.tulane.edu for additional information

Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
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: Two semesters
Part-Time: Four semesters
Tuition Resident: $45,240/yr (US) $46,240/yr (Int'l)
Non-Resident: $45,240/yr (US) $46,240/yr (Int'l)

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 504-865-5930
Contact Email: admissions@law.tulane.edu
Contact Website: www.law.tulane.edu

University of California, Davis School of Law

International Commercial Law

Application Deadline: May 31
Application Fee: $80 ($100 Foreign)

Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
Is your program open to students from the United States?: Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Part-Time: Two to five summers
Tuition Resident: $28500/yr
Non-Resident: $28,500/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 530-757-8569
Contact Email: lawinfo@ucde.ucdavis.edu
Contact Website: www.law.ucdavis.edu/prospective/LLM/summer-program-information.html

University of California, Los Angeles School of Law

International & Comparative Law

UCLA School of Law has a reputation for excellence throughout the world. With its diverse academic programs, world-renowned faculty and innovative approach, UCLA Law is acclaimed as one of the nation’s finest institutions. The one-year LL.M. Program affords students the opportunity to pursue general studies in law, specialize, or create their own individualized study plan through its flexible curriculum. LL.M. students take their classes alongside the Law School’s Juris Doctor (J.D.) students.

Application Deadline: Feb. 15
Application Fee: $75
Requirements: Résumé/CV, Personal Statement, Official Transcripts, 2 Letters of Recommendation, Official TOEFL or LSAT Score

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: 9 months
Part-Time: n/a
Tuition Resident: $54,000/yr
Non-Resident: $54,000/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 310-206-3947
Contact Email: llm@law.ucla.edu
Contact Website: www.law.ucla.edu/llm

University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law

International & Comparative

26-Credit Masters degree for law graduates of schools and universities outside the United States.

Application Deadline: April 30
Application Fee: $30
Requirements: Completing the online application; personal statement; two academic letters of recommendation; certified copies of grade transcipts, diplomas and degree(s) in law in English; English language proficiency tests.

Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: One year.
Part-Time: Variable.
Tuition Resident: $714.04/credit
Non-Resident: $1,359.50

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 352-273-0775
Contact Email: llmcomp@law.ufl.edu
Contact Website: www.law.ufl.edu/academics/degree-programs/ll-m-in-comparative-law-program

University of Houston Law Center

International Law

Houston holds a commanding international presence, and the International Law LL.M. program capitalizes on the city's substantial global connections. The curriculum focuses of all aspects of international law including comparative law, environment, international trade, intellectual property, human rights, immigration, international arbitration and lititgation, and international criminal law. Students have the option of writing a thesis. Non-US educated lawyers can apply to this program.(Fall semester, only)

Application Deadline: Fall: Mar. 1; Sp: Oct. 1
Application Fee: $70
Requirements: Application, official law school transcript, statement of purpose, two reference letters. Applicants who earned their law degree outside of the United States are also required to submt a $75 international admissions fee, TOEFL report, and letter of financial backing.

Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
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: 2 semesters
Part-Time: Maximum of 3 years
Tuition Resident: $1122
Non-Resident: $1443

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 713-743-2890
Contact Email: llm@uh.edu
Contact Website: www.law.uh.edu/llm

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

International & Comparative Law

The Internation & Comparative Law Program provides an international faculty preparing students for success in the global practice of law by providing an analytical approach to a curriculum addressing the profusion of new legal challenges brought about by the frequency and complexities of international business transactions, global economic integration, intergovernmental cooperation and human rights issues.

Application Deadline: 3/1/2012
Application Fee: 70
Requirements: http://www.law.umaryland.edu/prospective/applying/llm.html

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

Part-Time: not applicable
Tuition Resident: $26,092/yr
Non-Resident: $37,709/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 410.706.3492
Contact Email: llm@law.umaryland.edu
Contact Website: www.law.umaryland.edu/prospective/llm/

University of Miami School of Law

International Law with Inter-American Law specialization

The Inter-American specialization is designed to prepare students for a career in the Inter-American legal field, and to expose them to basic aspects of Latin American law and legal culture.

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Application Fee: $50
Requirements: Completed Application for Admissions consists of the LL.M. application, application fee, statement of purpose, original undergraduate and law school transcripts, notarized copies of all diplomas, two letters of recommendation, LSDAS report for U.S. law graduates, TOEFL score for non-native English speakers.

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: 2 semesters
Part-Time: Up to 2 years
Tuition Resident: $1750
Non-Resident: $1750

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 305-284-5402
Contact Email: intl-llm@law.miami.edu
Contact Website: www.law.miami.edu/iglp

University of Miami School of Law

International Law with U.S. and Transnational Law for Foreign Lawyers specialization

The U.S. and Transnational Law for Foreign Lawyers specialization provides unique opportunities to foreign lawyers enabling them to continue the study of law in a context that emphasizes American common law and the impact of a global economy on American law.

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Application Fee: $50
Requirements: Completed Application for Admissions consists of the LL.M. application, application fee, statement of purpose, original undergraduate and law school transcripts, notarized copies of all diplomas, two letters of recommendation, LSDAS report for U.S. law graduates, TOEFL score for non-native English speakers.

Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?: No
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: 2 semesters
Part-Time: Up to 2 years
Tuition Resident: $1750
Non-Resident: $1750

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 305-284-5402
Contact Email: intl-llm@law.miami.edu
Contact Website: www.law.miami.edu/iglp

University of Miami School of Law

International Law with International Arbitration specialization

The International Arbitration specialization provides a unique educational opportunity for those wishing to acquire a profound grounding in the field of international arbitration.

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Application Fee: $50
Requirements: Completed Application for Admissions consists of the LL.M. application, application fee, statement of purpose, original undergraduate and law school transcripts, notarized copies of all diplomas, two letters of recommendation, LSDAS report for U.S. law graduates, TOEFL score for non-native English speakers.

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: 2 semesters
Part-Time: Up to 2 years
Tuition Resident: $1750
Non-Resident: $1750

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 305-284-5402
Contact Email: intl-llm@law.miami.edu
Contact Website: www.law.miami.edu/iglp

University of Miami School of Law

International Law

The International Law specialization strives to provide students with the background necessary to recognize, understand and manage problems arising in the international legal order, including those relating to international trade, investment, business, environmental problems and protection of human rights.

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Application Fee: $50
Requirements: Completed Application for Admissions consists of the LL.M. application, application fee, statement of purpose, original undergraduate and law school transcripts, notarized copies of all diplomas, two letters of recommendation, LSDAS report for U.S. law graduates, TOEFL score for non-native English speakers.

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: 2 semesters
Part-Time: Up to 2 years
Tuition Resident: $1750
Non-Resident: $1750

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 305-284-5402
Contact Email: intl-llm@law.miami.edu
Contact Website: www.law.miami.edu/iglp

University of Michigan Law School

International & Comparative Law

Application Deadline: Jan. 31
Application Fee: $75
Requirements: n/a

Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
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: August - May
Part-Time: n/a
Tuition Resident: $24,150/sem
Non-Resident: $25,640/sem

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 734-764-0537
Contact Email: law.grad.admissions@umich.edu
Contact Website: www.law.umich.edu/prospectivestudents/graduate/Pages/advanced-index.aspx

University of San Diego School of Law

International Law

The LLM in International Law program provides U.S. law school graduates with the unique opportunity to study international law in a dynamic border city that is home to the world’s busiest land port entry. Candidates for this degree learn from leading faculty members and prestigious international visitors. Also enriching this academic experience is the opportunity to study with attorneys, judges and government officials from around the world enrolled in our LLM in Comparative Law program.

Application Deadline: Fall: Jun 1; Sp: Nov 1; Sum: Apr 1
Application Fee: $50
Requirements: Completed LLM program application, $50.00 non-refundable application fee (waived for those who apply online through the Law School Admissions Council), personal statement, current resume/curriculum vitae, at least one letter of recommendation from a legal professional, official law school transcript from all law schools attended, official law school class rank.

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: 1 year
Part-Time: Up to 4 years
Tuition Resident: $1400
Non-Resident: $1400

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 619-260-4596
Contact Email: llminfo@sandiego.edu
Contact Website: www.law.sandiego.edu/llm

University of Texas School of Law

Latin American & International Law

The Latin American and International Law LL.M. offers a unique and innovative program designed to provide an increased understanding of the transnational legal environment of the Americas and the world. Students may focus on international law, Latin American law or a combination. Students select courses from our extensive curriculum. Students may add an interdisciplinary perspective by enrolling in classes at the Lozano Long Institute for Latin American Studies. Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is required.

Application Deadline: Feb. 1
Application Fee: $75
Requirements: LSAC LLM service-transcripts & award of law degree, 3 letters of recommendation, satisfactory TOEFL or IELTS score.

Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
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: n/a
Tuition Resident: $28,746/yr
Non-Resident: $42,686/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 512-232-1262
Contact Email: llm@law.utexas.edu
Contact Website: www.utexas.edu/law/academics/degrees/llm/

University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law

Water Resources Law

A single degree with two separate tracks, which allow for curricular focus in either U.S.-based water resources law or international

Application Deadline: Fall: May 15
Application Fee: None
Requirements: first law degree

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: two semesters
Part-Time: three or four semesters
Tuition Resident: $1,180/Credit
Non-Resident: $1,180

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 916-739-7019
Contact Email: ckucera@pacific.edu
Contact Website: graduatelaw@pacific.edu

University of Washington School of Law

Sustainable International Development Law

Poverty, hunger, overpopulation, transitional political systems and resource distribution are a few of the most basic issues confronting the world today. The core courses for this track focus a legal lens on contemporary issues of sustainability such as climate change, income redistribution (including land reform), population limitation, food production, environmental damage and natural or man-made constraints on growth. Courses also examine the theory and practice of donor-assisted rule-of-law work in different regions.

Application Deadline: Feb. 1 (May 1 for US students)
Application Fee: $75
Requirements: First degree of law from ABA-accredited school or equivalent; online application form; official transcripts; resume; two letters of recommendation; statement of purpose; TOEFL score for international students.

Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
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: 9 months
Part-Time: n/a
Tuition Resident: $16124
Non-Resident: $34128

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 206-543-2283
Contact Email: gradlaw@u.washington.edu
Contact Website: www.law.washington.edu/AsianLaw/LLM/default.aspx?vw=SID#tab

Willamette University College of Law

Transnational Law

The LL.M. program at Willamette provides students with the fundamentals of international law and dispute resolution, international business transactions, comparative law, and private international law. The program offers an unusual opportunity to apply comparative and international insights to domestic topics. Specialty subjects range from conflict of laws to international taxation. Foreign students have an opportunity to study from Willamette’s rich array of domestic law courses.

Application Deadline: Fall: Mar.1; Sp: Oct. 1
Application Fee: $50
Requirements: Application, personal statement, resume, 2 letters of recommendation, law transcripts, financial support documentation and the passport photo page. If these records are not in English, a certified English translation must be submitted. International students must also provide TOEFL (600 PBT, 250 CBT or 100 iBT), or IELTS (7.5).

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: 2 academic year
Tuition Resident: $34660/yr
Non-Resident: $34660/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 503-370-6282
Contact Email: llm-admission@willamette.edu
Contact Website: www.willamette.edu/wucl/programs/llm/index.html

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