LLM Programs in General LL.M. Programs - United States
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.
Full-Time: Master of Laws (LL.M.), Executive Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Global Business Law more…
Part-Time: Executive Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Global Business Law more…
By Research: J.S.D. more…
Dual Degree: JD / LL.M. (Frankfurt), JD / LL.M. (London), JD / Master in French Law, JD / Master in Economic Law or LL.M. in Transnational Arbitration an... more…
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.
Full-Time: General Studies LL.M., Environmental and Energy Law LL.M., National and Global Health Law LL.M., International Business & Economic Law LL.M.... more…
Distance Learning: Executive LL.M. Securities and Financial Regulation, Online Taxation LL.M., Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.) in Taxation more…
Dual Degree: Global Health Law & Governance LL.M., LL.M. Dual Degree, J.D. / LL.M. 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.
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.
Full-Time: LL.M., LLCM (Masters in Comparative Law), Master in Law (ML) more…
Part-Time: Artificial Intelligence, Industry, and the Law Certificate Program, Regulatory Analysis and Decision-Making Certificate Program, U.S. Corpor... more…
By Research: SJD Program more…
Dual Degree: LL.M. / MFS (Master's in International Finance and Law), JD / LL.M. more…
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.
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.), Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) more…
The Master of Laws (LLM) degree at USC Gould School of Law offers unrivaled instruction in U.S. law taught by leading practitioners. The comprehensive curriculum provides foundational skills in legal practice and leadership.
USC Gould also offers specialized LLM degrees in Business Law, Media and Entertainment Law, International Business and Economics Law, Privacy Law and Cybersecurity, and Alternative Dispute Resolution, as well as master's degrees for students without 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 Laws (LL.M.) in... 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…
Located in the heart of Manhattan, Fordham Law’s nine LL.M. degrees offer the opportunity to specialize in fields that are evolving as the law, economy, technology, and times demand. The breadth of offerings in each program is matched only by the enthusiasm and experience that our professors bring to the classroom. Students can gain experience from an externship or clinic and participate in our many Centers and Institutes, student organizations, and journals.
The Master of Laws degree at Cardozo School of Law provides an in-depth knowledge, unparalleled experience, and the opportunity to specialize in growing areas of law. This diverse and rich program welcomes law graduates from more than 70 countries. With a prime NYC location and an excellent reputation in the legal community Cardozo is able to offer students vast and innovative practical learning opportunities that enrich their learning, and prepare them for a successful career in law.
Full-Time: General Studies LL.M., Comparative Legal Thought LL.M., Dispute Resolution and Advocacy LL.M., Intellectual Property Law LL.M. more…
With more than 200 courses, UH Law Center’s curriculum is one of the most extensive of LL.M. programs in the U.S. Located in Houston, students will study in the nation’s fourth-largest city, which is also a global leader in healthcare, energy, international business and other disciplines. We offer six distinct programs that allow students to select a program that supports their professional and personal goals.
Full-Time: LL.M. in U.S. Law, Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law LL.M., Health Law LL.M., Intellectual Property & Information Law LL.M., In... more…
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.
Full-Time: Master of Laws (LL.M.), JSD, Master of Legal Studies (MLS) more…
Miami Law welcomes annually around 70 LL.M. students from 35+ countries - evidence that we provide a welcoming environment for anyone pursuing an LL.M. - law students, foreign-trained lawyers and legal professionals. Students can take a General LL.M. or specialize in International Arbitration, Tax, Real Estate, Entertainment & Sports, while having the opportunity to transfer to the J.D. and/or take a U.S. Bar Exam, including NY. More than 25,000 alumni practice in the U.S. and in 85 countries.
Boston University School of Law (BU Law) is one of America’s most distinguished law schools. The core of the BU Law learning experience is superior instruction and a supportive, dynamic learning environment in which professors guide, inspire and challenge. The school’s roughly 260 LLM students enroll in four distinct LLM programs, and bring an astounding mix of backgrounds and interests to campus, coming from law schools throughout the United States and from more than 40 countries worldwide.
Full-Time: LL.M. in American Law (for non-US lawyers), LL.M. in Banking and Financial Law, LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law, LL.M. in Taxation, Maste... more…
A top-tier U.S. law school, the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law offers graduates of U.S. and foreign law schools the opportunity to pursue a Master of Laws (LLM) in one of three programs: International Trade & Business Law, Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy, or General. For many non-U.S. lawyers, our two-year JD program may be a better option, offering a JD in only two years and access to the bar exam in all 50 states. Study in sunny Tucson, Arizona, then practice anywhere.
Full-Time: International Trade and Business Law LL.M., Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy LL.M., General LL.M., Master of Legal Studies (MLS) more…
Distance Learning: Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Online more…
By Research: Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy SJD, International Trade and Business Law SJD more…
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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