Our world-class, flexible Postgraduate Laws programmes are designed for UK and international students, of diverse backgrounds and educational levels, with enthusiasm to learn and achieve a postgraduate law qualification. You can study flexibly at your own pace, over 1-5 years.
You can achieve your LLM without a prior degree, through a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, or LLM. Wherever you start, you can pick up three specialist awards with or without specialisation.
Among the most distinguished U.S. law schools, the University of Chicago is the only one which offers the combination of a small LL.M. program with a real sense of community among its students, a challenging academic experience both inside and outside the classroom and an exciting urban location in one of the great cities of the world.
The UCI Law School offers a general LL.M. program and a Graduate Tax Program. The LL.M. degree program offers a first-rate legal education to lawyers, judges, government officials and others wishing to become educated about the legal system and practice of law in the United States. The Graduate Tax Program offers innovative curriculum that instills students with both the doctrinal depth and the practical skills needed to practice tax law at the highest levels, in the United States or abroad.
The Faculty of Law at the University of Groningen offers eight, one-year LLM programmes, all fully taught in English. The Faculty has existed ever since the founding of the university in 1614 and has a long standing tradition of legal and academic excellence. On top of this, Groningen is a very popular student city in the Netherlands, providing a pleasant atmosphere in which to live and study.
The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School grants a generalized LLM, which allows students to design their own curriculum. All LLMs are eligible to enroll in the Wharton Business and Law Certificate, a program custom designed for LLMs taught by Wharton faculty. Our LLM degree begins with a unique pre-term summer program that prepares students for their academic year.
The University of Hawaii offers two excellent opportunities to gain a broader understanding of the U.S. legal system: the Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program or the Advanced JD (AJD) Program. The LLM Program is a one-year Master's degree course, while the AJD Program enables candidates to earn a Juris Doctor degree in as little as two years. Our Law School is especially strong in environmental law, business law, and international and comparative law.
Georgetown Law, in Washington, D.C., has one of the most well-established graduate programs in the United States and offers an unparalleled opportunity for lawyers to broaden and deepen their understanding of law through advanced study. Our LL.M., S.J.D. and Certificate students come from more than 60 countries and close to 150 different law schools from around the world. Georgetown Law offers the widest variety of courses and programs of any law school in the United States.
Florida International University College of Law is located in Miami, Florida. Miami is a bustling metropolis that serves as a hub across the Americas, and with the rest of the world, coupled with its sophisticated, multicultural, and dynamic legal community. The LL.M. Program at FIU Law offers a first rate legal education to foreign attorneys interested in bolstering their professional platform with a comprehensive understanding of the laws, institutions, and legal culture of the United States.
The University of California, Davis is located in the heart of Northern California two hours from San Francisco and twenty away from the state capital, Sacramento Our law school is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. Our outstanding faculty members are recognized worldwide as experts in their fields, and they are among the most published, quoted and cited law professors in the U.S. We offer an academic year LL.M. and short-term programs.
The Graduate Institute, Geneva, or "IHEID", is Europe’s oldest school of international affairs. Since the times of Hans Kelsen, who published his influential 'Pure Theory of Law' while a professor at the Institute, the International Law Department has been at the forefront of international law research, education and practice. The Department offers several post-graduate degrees in international law, including its new LL.M. in public international law, with various specialisations.
Columbia Law School offers the J.D., the LL.M., the Executive LL.M. in Global Business Law and the J.S.D. In addition to the LL.M. program, Columbia Law School also offers the Executive LL.M. in Global Business Law. This accelerated hybrid learning program is designed for high-achieving, experienced lawyers ready to advance their careers, build a global network, and take the lead in complex cross-border transactions.
Berkeley Law is one of the top law schools in the U.S. Berkeley Law offers 2 ways to earn the LL.M. degree, over an academic year (LL.M. traditional track), or over a flexible timeline, taking advantage of a full academic summer semester and part-time online semesters (LL.M. executive track).
Berkeley Law is located in the beautiful California Bay Area, close to Silicon Valley, San Francisco, the Pacific Ocean, and the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Emory’s Master of Laws (LLM) is a highly customizable program designed for individuals with a first degree in law who are seeking to build upon their legal background for professional and scholarly advancement. Emory Law is a top-ranked US law school, offering a world-class faculty, a diverse student body, and a global alumni network. Students can structure a curriculum around their interests, either through a general course of study or by focusing on one of Emory Law’s many areas of strength.
The University of San Diego School of Law truly has "The Perfect Climate for Studying Law." Located in beautiful southern California, USD sits on a stunning campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Our renowned LLM programs offer many areas of specialization, including: Business & Corporate Law, Comparative Law, Criminal Law, Employment & Labor Law, Environmental & Energy Law, Intellectual Property, International Law, and Taxation.
GW Law is a premier center of legal scholarship, producing leaders in government, business, judicial, and private legal spheres. Our faculty has extensive real-world experience, and our staff is dedicated to serving the needs of all our students. GW Law is located across the street from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Our LLM students profit from unparalleled externship opportunities and the most robust professional development series offered in the US.
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