Articles about Penn State Law

Using the LL.M. to Take the American Bar Exam

Sep 19, 2016

Foreign-trained lawyers can use LL.M.s to gain bar eligibility in several US states, but should beware that eligibility requirements are continuously evolving.

Two-Year LL.M.s: Taking the Time for Legal English

Nov 10, 2015

A growing number of two-year LL.M. programs are catering to foreign students who want the time to learn legal English and American academic customs.

LL.M. Programs in Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mar 30, 2015

Specialized programs can help lawyers with tactics like mediation and negotiation, which are increasingly used as alternatives to litigation

The LL.M. in International Arbitration Law

May 11, 2011

A peek at the life of an arbitration lawyer, and how a specialized LL.M. can help prepare them.

The LL.M. in Labor and Employment Law

Mar 22, 2011

Working in this dynamic field of law isn't your typical 9-to-5. How can a specialist program help prepare lawyers?

The LL.M. in US Law

Mar 23, 2009

We examine the few dozen programs where foreign lawyers can really get to know the US legal system.