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Arizona State University College of Law

Biotechnology & Genomics

The groundbreaking LL.M. in Biotechnology and Genomics is the first degree of its kind in the nation. Affiliated with the Center for Law, Science, & Innovation, the degree program provides students with in-depth study of the scientific and policy aspects of genomics. Through classroom instruction and guided independent study, students explore the laws that enable and constrain the development, control, and application of biotechnology and genomics, including areas such as public health law, agricultural law and policy, and intellectual property.
Application Deadline
Fall: July 1; Sp: Nov. 15
Application Fee
$60
Requirements
Application; Personal Statement; Resume; 2 Letters of Recommendation; Writing Sample; and Academic Transcipts. International Applicants will also need academic transcripts evaluated by World Education Service (WES) and take the TOEFL exam.
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
$1,062
Non-Resident
$1,650

Contact Information

Contact Phone
480-956-6847
Contact Email
llmasu@asu.edu
Contact Website
www.law.asu.edu/llm

Chapman University School of Law

Prosecutorial Science

Distance Learning: Yes. Other than the two required 10-day summertime sessions, students may complete the balance of the required courses from their home or office via live two-way web cam instruction. The Distance Learning Component will allow students to gain access to this unique LL.M. opportunity, while remaining close to family and work. Participants will interact in live two-way classroom discussions by the same instructors as those teaching the on campus program. These courses will also be archived for those who are unable to attend certain sessions.
Application Deadline
n/a
Application Fee
65
Requirements
n/a
Duration Full-Time
24 units
Part-Time
24 units
Tuition Resident
$1,070
Non-Resident
$1,070

Contact Information

Contact Phone
714-628-2635
Contact Email
llm@chapman.edu
Contact Website
www.chapman.edu/law/programs/LLM_Pros_Sci/

Emory University School of Law

Vulnerability and the Human Condition

Application Deadline
April 15
Application Fee
$82
Requirements
Completed application for admission, $82 ($70 application fee plus $12 LSAC processing 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
$1,858
Non-Resident
$1,858

Contact Information

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

Emory University School of Law

Transactional Law

Application Deadline
April 15
Application Fee
$82
Requirements
Completed application for admission, $82 ($70 application fee plus $12 LSAC processing 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
$1,858
Non-Resident
$1,858

Contact Information

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

Emory University School of Law

Transactional Law

Application Deadline
April 15
Application Fee
$82
Requirements
Completed application for admission, $82 ($70 application fee plus $12 LSAC processing 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
$1,858
Non-Resident
$1,858

Contact Information

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

Emory University School of Law

Transactional Law

Application Deadline
April 15
Application Fee
$82
Requirements
Completed application for admission, $82 ($70 application fee plus $12 LSAC processing 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
$1,858
Non-Resident
$1,858

Contact Information

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

Emory University School of Law

Law and Religion

Application Deadline
April 15
Application Fee
$82
Requirements
Completed application for admission, $82 ($70 application fee plus $12 LSAC processing 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
$1,858
Non-Resident
$1,858

Contact Information

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

George Mason University School of Law

Law & Economics

Application Deadline
March 1
Application Fee
n/a
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
n/a
Part-Time
n/a
Tuition Resident
$840
Non-Resident
$1,354

Contact Information

Contact Phone
703-993-8010
Contact Email
lawadmit@gmu.edu

George Washington University Law School

National Security and U.S. Foreign Relations Law

This practice area, which has grown exponentially since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, explores the nature and origins of the federal government's foreign relations powers, U.S. law implementing international law, and the U.S. law of national security and counterterrorism. A research paper may be elected in lieu of the thesis.
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
$1,608.50
Non-Resident
$1,608.50

Contact Information

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

Loyola University Chicago School of Law, The John Felice Rome Center

Rule of Law for Development

The LL.M. in Rule of Law for Development is offered in Rome and focuses on preparing holders of JD or equivalent law degrees with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to make them effective rule of law advisors in countries experiencing economic or political transition. It prepares students for rule of law advisory work and leadership roles in nationally and internationally backed rule of law initiatives.
Application Deadline
Contact school
Application Fee
$50; No fee for online applications
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., a resume, and a $50 application fee waived for online applications.
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 (27 cr. Hrs.)
Part-Time
n/a
Tuition Resident
$1,285
Non-Resident
$1,285

Contact Information

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

Michigan State University College of Law

Communications Law

Application Deadline
May 1
Application Fee
$50
Requirements
TOEFL 90/IELTS 7, prior law degree
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
1 year
Part-Time
2 years
Tuition Resident
$1,188
Non-Resident
$1,188

Contact Information

Contact Phone
517-432-6817
Contact Email
admiss@law.msu.edu
Contact Website
www.law.msu.edu/llm/als

New York Law School

Real Estate

The New York Law School graduate Real Estate Program provides advanced training in the law, business, negotiation, documentation, and regulation of real estate transactions, finance, and development.
Application Deadline
Dec. 1
Application Fee
None
Requirements
All applicants must submit the following: completed application, law school transcripts, personal statement and two letters of recommendation. International students may be required to submit results from the TOEFL and/or LSAT and must have their transcripts forwarded for analysis to the World Education Services, Inc. or the International Education Research Foundation.
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
up to 18 months
Part-Time
n/a
Tuition Resident
$1,500
Non-Resident
$1,500

Contact Information

Contact Phone
212-431-2139
Contact Email
realestatellm@nyls.edu
Contact Website
www.nyls.edu/realestatellm

New York University School of Law

Legal Theory

Application Deadline
n/a
Application Fee
n/a
Requirements
Graduate Online Application; Application Fee; Official Law Transcripts; Recommendation Letter; Personal Statement; Résumé
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
n/a
Part-Time
n/a
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

Ohio Northern University

Democratic Governance and Rule of Law

Highly focused program on governance and law reform in transitional states/
Application Deadline
Feb. 17
Application Fee
None
Requirements
Two years legal experience
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
$1,599
Non-Resident
$1,599

Contact Information

Contact Phone
419-772-3580
Contact Email
llm@onu.edu
Contact Website
www.LLM.onu.edu

The John Marshall Law School

Real Estate Law

The LL.M. curriculum takes a transactional approach to legal education. Students learn about real estate law in the context of the real estate industry, and learn to understand the business objectives and concerns of real estate clients
Application Deadline
Fall: Aug. 1; Sp: Dec. 1; Sum: May 1
Application Fee
None
Requirements
See website
Duration Full-Time
1 yr
Part-Time
5 yr
Tuition Resident
$1,370
Non-Resident
$1,370

Contact Information

Contact Phone
312-360-2658
Contact Email
srodrigu@jmls.edu
Contact Website
use www.jmls.edu/realestate

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Insurance Law

Application Deadline
Fall: June 15; Sp: Oct. 15; Sum: Feb. 15
Application Fee
None
Requirements
See website at www.cooley.edu
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
5 years
Tuition Resident
$631
Non-Resident
$631

Contact Information

Contact Phone
517-371-5140 ext. 2703
Contact Email
llm@cooley.edu
Contact Website
www.cooley.edu

Tulane University Law School

Admiralty & Maritime Law

Tulane's location in New Orleans, one of the largest ports in the world, near the mouth of the Mississippi River and the outlet to the Gulf of Mexico, is a natural link to the maritime industry. New Orleans has the second largest admiralty bar in the United States. As a result of the natural focus on maritime issues in New Orleans, Tulane Law School has become a significant center for the study of maritime law.
Application Deadline
May 1
Application Fee
$60
Requirements
1. Application 2. Personal Statement 3. $60 Application Fee 4. Two letters of recommendation 5. Official transcripts from previous institutions attended 6. Official TOEFL Report (for applicants whose native language is not English or if English was not the language of instruction where the first law degree was received)
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
$43,684/yr U.S.
Non-Resident
$44,684/yr (Intl)

Contact Information

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

University of Arkansas School of Law

Agricultural Law & Food Law

The only advanced legal degree program in agricultural & food law in the U.S., with 24 credits of specialized courses addressing all levels of our food system, "from farm to fork.”
Application Deadline
Rolling admissions
Application Fee
None
Requirements
JD or LLB degree; Law School GPA above 3.0
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
4 years
Tuition Resident
$352.15
Non-Resident
$772

Contact Information

Contact Phone
479-575-3706
Contact Email
llm@uark.edu
Contact Website
law.uark.edu/prospective/llm-program.html

University of Connecticut School of Law

Insurance Law

Distance Learning: Yes. Our Insurance Law LL.M. program is the top destination for lawyers and students from the U.S. and around the world who seek serious graduate training in insurance and financial services law. Thanks to our location in historic Hartford, Connecticut -- the famed insurance capital and headquarters to some of the largest global insurance companies -- our students study with the most sophisticated insurance law experts in the country. New York City and Boston are just two hours away and Fairfield County, Connecticut, the hedge fund capital of the U.S., is even closer.
Application Deadline
Fall: July 1 (U.S.), April 15 (Intl); Sp: Dec. 1 (U.S.); Nov. 15 (Intl)
Application Fee
$40
Requirements
Application downloadable on-line, personal statement, Law School transcripts, LSDAS report, three letters of recommendation, brief writing sample.
Distance Learning?
Yes
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 full time
Part-Time
2 or more years
Tuition Resident
$27,000/yr
Non-Resident
$27,000/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone
860-570-5177
Contact Email
llm@law.uconn.edu
Contact Website
www.law.uconn.edu/academics/ilc/llm

University of Miami School of Law

Ocean & Coastal Law

LL.M. in International Law and Ocean and Coastal Law. Within the International Law LL.M. a student can choose from four specializations: U.S. and Transnational Law for Foreign Lawyers, International Arbitration, International Law (general), and Inter-American Law. A joint J.D./LL.M. is also offered.
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
$1,390
Non-Resident
$1,390

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

Real Property Development

LLM; JD/LLM Joint Degree Program.
Application Deadline
Rolling admissions
Application Fee
$50
Requirements
Official Undergraduate Transcripts, Official Law School Transcripts (ABA), Class Rank, LSAT Scores, Personal Statement, Two Letters of Recommendation, Processing Fee
Distance Learning?
Yes
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 5 years
Tuition Resident
$1,390
Non-Resident
$1,390

Contact Information

Contact Phone
305-284-1754
Contact Email
cbowers@law.miami.edu
Contact Website
www.law.miami.edu/realproperty

University of Miami School of Law

Real Property Development

LLM; JD/LLM Joint Degree Program.
Application Deadline
Rolling admissions
Application Fee
$50
Requirements
Official Undergraduate Transcripts, Official Law School Transcripts (ABA), Class Rank, LSAT Scores, Personal Statement, Two Letters of Recommendation, Processing Fee
Duration Full-Time
2 semesters
Part-Time
Up to 5 years
Tuition Resident
$1,390
Non-Resident
$1,390

Contact Information

Contact Phone
305-284-1754
Contact Email
cbowers@law.miami.edu
Contact Website
www.law.miami.edu/realproperty

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

Urban Affairs

Because of the complexity and diversity of their setting, urban problems sometimes transcend traditional legal solutions. The interdisciplinary Urban Legal Affairs Program prepares lawyers for specializing in practice, public service and corporate and financial institutions dealing with metropolitan-area problems. Students may pursue the areas of Planning and Governance; Environment and Natural Resources; and Real Estate Development.
Application Deadline
Rolling admissions
Application Fee
$60
Requirements
A personal statement is suggested; $60 application fee, application transcripts (undergraduate and law school).
Duration Full-Time
12 months
Part-Time
Up to 3 years
Tuition Resident
$600.20
Non-Resident
$1,281.26

Contact Information

Contact Phone
816-235-1640
Contact Email
Bermanj@umkc.edu
Contact Website
law.umkc.edu/academics/degree-programs.asp

University of Nebraska College of Law

Space, Cyber, and Telecommunications Law

Our LL.M. degree in Space, Cyber, and Telecom Law is the first of its kind in the United States and the only degree of its kind in the world taught in English. Students take courses in cyber law, space law, international law, and have a choice of several relevant electives. Our annual conferences draw speakers from the Air Force, NASA, FCC, White House, U.S. Strategic Command, SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and Boeing. Nebraska Law's library and classrooms have been recently remodeled and the campus is a quiet, welcoming community for LL.M. students.
Application Deadline
April 15
Application Fee
$50
Requirements
Application, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts, statement of interest
Duration Full-Time
1 year
Part-Time
2 years
Tuition Resident
$28,104/yr
Non-Resident
$28,104/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone
402-472-1662
Contact Email
spaceandtelecomlaw@unl.edu
Contact Website
spaceandtelecomlaw.unl.edu

University of New Hampshire School of Law

Commerce & Technology

UNH Law, and its Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property, offers degrees in Commerce & Technology to prepare students for careers in new and emerging areas of business and law created by rapid technological change and globalization. The program focuses on a variety of increasingly important Information Age Law areas such as cybercrime, internet regulation, identity theft, e-Commerce and Information Age civil liberties, as well as the interface between law and business.
Application Deadline
Rolling admissions
Application Fee
50
Requirements
Completed application, application fee, transcripts, letters of recommendation, International students require a documented TOEFL.
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
1year/24 credits
Part-Time
n/a
Tuition Resident
$34,900/year
Non-Resident
$34,900/year

Contact Information

Contact Phone
603-228-1541
Contact Email
graduateprograms@law.unh.edu
Contact Website
law.unh.edu/masters

University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law

Experiential Law Teaching

Application Deadline
Fall: May 15; Sp: Nov. 1
Application Fee
None
Requirements
first law degree
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
n/a
Tuition Resident
$26,800/yr
Non-Resident
$26,800/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone
800-843-4562
Contact Email
ckucera@pacific.edu
Contact Website
www.mcgeorge.edu

University of Washington School of Law

Asian Law

This program is for lawyers who wish to be recognized as truly expert in the legal systems and cultures of China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia or Central Asia. It is a challenging program that builds professional competence in the substantive laws of one or more Asian jurisdictions. Students complete a sequence of Asian and comparative law courses and legal research projects. After graduation they pursue legal careers in Asia, Europe or in the United States, focusing on Asia-related transnational work. Many graduates pursue policy-related careers or become legal academics.
Application Deadline
Feb. 1; May 1 (U.S.)
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
$15,758/yr
Non-Resident
$32,428/yr

Contact Information

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