The University of Southern California Gould School of Law’s first ever online LL.M. program designed for international students launched this Fall — making the graduate law degree more accessible to busy or distant students. USC is the first school in the country to offer the online degree with the additional option of earning a certificate in business or entertainment law.
“Classes offered online mirror those taught in the residential program,” USC Gould Dean Robert K. Rasmussen said. “The program will also offer workshops on writing resumes, interviewing skills, and networking practice – all online.”
Program participants will also have the option to earn an online graduate certificate in business or entertainment Law. Online students have the option of attending a four-week on-campus Summer Law and English program.
One can earn their LL.M. online in as little as 12 months with optional on-campus classes during the summer. The graduate certificate is also available to U.S. and international lawyers, separate from the LL.M. degree.
The online program received the American Bar Association’s acquiescence.
“When it comes to legal education, our goal is to continue our history of innovation and creativity,” Rasmussen said.
