LLM Programs in Human Rights - United States
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…
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…
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.
Lawyers from all over the world come to The University of Texas at Austin to expand the breadth and depth of their legal knowledge and invest in an internationally recognized Master of Laws. The LL.M. Program is diverse, selective, and small, with 25 spots for each incoming class. LL.M. students from foreign countries and the U.S. are fully integrated into the academic life of the Law School, learning side by side with 880 J.D. students.
Full-Time: Master of Laws (LL.M.) more…
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law prepares international lawyers for this exciting new world better than any leading U.S. program by offering a wide variety of degree programs for international students. Students can choose among several LLM programs as well as a two-year JD program for international lawyers. Students may also choose to enroll in an Executive LLM program, which Northwestern offers in Tel Aviv, Israel; Seoul, Korea; and Madrid.
Full-Time: LL.M. for International Students, LL.M. in Taxation, LL.M. Program in International Human Rights, Master of Science in Law (MSL) more…
Part-Time: Executive LL.M. in Madrid, Executive LL.M. in Seoul, Executive LL.M. in Tel Aviv more…
JD for International Lawyers: Two-year JD for International Lawyers more…
Dual Degree: JD / LL.M. in International Human Rights, JD / LL.M. in Taxation 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: Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy LL.M., International Trade and Business Law 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…
A big school reputation with a small school feel. At UConn School of Law, you will have the opportunity to explore law and theory in an atmosphere that fosters a spirit of collaboration and cooperation. UConn Law offers four specialized LLM programs with an outstanding faculty, small classes, practice-based learning, flexibility and low tuition. We currently offer LLM programs in U.S. Legal Studies, Insurance Law, Energy & Environmental Law, and Human Rights & Social Justice.
Full-Time: LL.M. in U.S. Legal Studies, LL.M. in Energy and Environmental Law, LL.M. in Human Rights and Social Justice, LL.M. in Insurance Law, LLM in... more…
AUWCL's LL.M. Programs are world-renowned, with students from 50+ countries attending each academic year and boasting over 4,000 alumni. Our LL.M. degrees are designed for both foreign and domestic law graduates and feature an online, hybrid, or in-person curriculum of specialized law courses and experiential learning opportunities. This is your time to build a global network in close proximity to Capitol Hill and the international organizations in Washington, DC.
Full-Time: LL.M. in International Legal Studies (ILSP), LL.M. in Advocacy, LL.M. in Gender, International, and Comparative Law, LL.M. in Intellectual P... more…
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.
Full-Time: General LL.M. more…
Earn your LL.M. at Albany Law School, a historic, private school in New York's capital that offers unparalleled opportunities and a supportive learning environment.
Full-Time: LL.M. for International Lawyers, LL.M. in Advanced Legal Studies, LL.M. in Governmental Affairs and Advocacy, LL.M. in Health Law and Compli... more…
Distance Learning: Online LL.M. in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Law, Online LL.M. in Financial Compliance and Risk Management, Online LL.M. in Health Complia... more…
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (UC Law SF, formerly known as UC Hastings), was established in 1878 as the first law department of the University of California system and remains a top-ranked law school in the US. We pride ourselves on our comprehensive academic curriculum and hands-on clinical legal education offerings. UC Law SF is home to nationally acclaimed legal centers focused on innovation and intellectual property, dispute resolution, and health policy.
Full-Time: LL.M. in US Legal Studies more…
At Northeastern University School of Law, the LLM program offers law graduates from around the world the opportunity to study at the top experiential law school in the US. The On-Campus LLM program offers students the opportunity for a full-time legal practice experience (co-op) as an integral part of the academic curriculum. Students may choose from a General Program or one of five specializations. Northeastern also offers an Online LLM with a flexible online learning format.
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.
Our LLM program combines rigorous education by renowned faculty at a top US university with individualized attention in a friendly and supportive environment. Through personalized guidance and mentoring, our LLM program provides the critical comprehensive skills needed to succeed as a lawyer and as a leader: gaining and applying knowledge in a global information age, innovating within a modern and global economy, and communicating effectively across cultures.
Full-Time: LL.M. more…
Consistently ranked as a top tier law school in the United States, the University of Minnesota Law School offers an outstanding legal education from a faculty that prides itself on its quality of teaching and accessibility to students. The UofM Law School's LL.M. program enables lawyers from all over the world to come and gain a specialized legal education in their area of choice, such as in international business transactions, intellectual property, or environmental law.
Full-Time: LL.M. in American Law, Business Law LL.M. more…
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