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LLM Programs in California
Berkeley Law is one of the top law schools in the U.S. Berkeley Law offers four program options to earn the LL.M. degree: the traditional track, a 9-month academic year program; the hybrid option, one in-residence summer term bookended by 2 terms of online study (spring and fall terms); the professional track, in which students complete their degree over 2 consecutive in-residence summer terms; and the thesis track, a 9-month academic year program that includes a thesis.
Full-Time: LL.M. in Corporate Governance & Practice, LL.M. in Environmental Law & Policy, LL.M. in Law, Science & Technology, LL.M. in International Ec... more…
UCLA School of Law has a reputation for excellence throughout the world. With diverse academic programs, a world-renowned faculty, and an innovative approach, UCLA Law is acclaimed as one of the nation's finest institutions. The law school takes an interdisciplinary approach to legal studies, with a dynamic, flexible curriculum that appeals to a wide range of interests. UCLA law students are among the best and brightest in the world, and together they make up a diverse, close-knit community.
Full-Time: General LL.M., Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) more…
The Master of Laws (LLM) degree at USC Gould focuses on the U.S. legal system for students trained in law outside the U.S. The comprehensive curriculum provides foundational skills that are immediately applicable to global legal practice and leadership.
USC Gould also offers specialized degrees in Alternative Dispute Resolution and International Business and Economics Law, as well as master's degrees and certificates for students who do not have prior legal education.
Full-Time: Master of Laws (LL.M.), Two-Year Extended LL.M., Master of Laws in Alternative Dispute Resolution (LL.M. in ADR), Master of Dispute Resoluti... more…
Distance Learning: Master of Laws (LL.M.), Online Master of Studies in Law (MSL), Online Certificates in Business Law, Compliance, Entertainment Law & Industry... more…
Loyola’s LLM program is designed for foreign law graduates, as well as experienced foreign and U.S. attorneys. Our program allows students to build a flexible curriculum in American law and International Law and prepares them to become leaders in a globalized market.
Full-Time: General LL.M., LL.M. in Civil Litigation and Advocacy, LL.M. in Criminal Justice, LL.M. in Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, LL.M. in Entertainm... more…
Full-Time: LL.M. in Comparative Law, General LL.M., LL.M. in Business and Corporate Law, LL.M. in International Law, LL.M. in Taxation more…
Ranked as the #1 graduate program in Dispute Resolution by the U.S. News for 13 of the last 14 years, Pepperdine University's Straus Institute provides advanced training in dispute resolution through professional training and academic programs. Straus has one of the most comprehensive ADR programs in the United States. Law and graduate students, as well as mid-career professionals, can study the fields of mediation, negotiation, arbitration, international dispute resolution, and peacemaking.
Full-Time: LL.M. in Dispute Resolution, LL.M. in Entertainment, Media and Sports Law, LL.M. in United States Law, LL.M. in International Commercial Arb... more…
Dual Degree: Juris Doctor / Master of Dispute Resolution (JD/MDR), Juris Doctor / Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA), Juris Doctor / Master Publi... more…
Founded in 1878 as the law department of the University of California, UC Hastings is one of the top-rated U.S. law schools. We take great pride in our international legal programs and innovative programs in clinical legal education and alternative dispute resolution. Our Moot Court Program has been ranked number one in the national and our Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution among the top 10. Our LLM in U.S. Legal Studies for students who have a law degree from outside the U.S. offers...
Full-Time: LL.M. in US Legal Studies more…
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