University of Hawaii at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law (WSRSL)
2515 Dole Street
Honolulu, 96822-2328
United States
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The Program
Hawaii LL.M. Program
The Master of Laws (LL.M.) program is open to foreign law graduates who wish to gain a broader understanding of U.S. and international legal issues, as well as US JD graduate who would like additional studies in a specific area of law.
Hawaii LL.M. Specializations
- Business & Commercial Law
- Conflict Resolution
- Criminal Law & Justice
- Environmental Law/Ocean Law & Policy
- International & Comparative Law
- Human Rights & Social Justice
The Advanced JD Program
The advanced JD allows graduates of foreign law schools to complete their U.S. law studies and earn a JD degree in as little as two years. Under this program, qualified foreign law graduates may be admitted with advanced standing and awarded up to 29 credits for their previous law study. The decision on the number of credits to be granted will be made when your application is considered, and successful applicants will be notified at the time of admission how many credits they will receive for their foreign study. Our two-year JD program provides foreign law graduates with the best preparation for bar admission and for the successful practice of law. Advanced JD students are full members of our Law School community. Students admitted to the accelerated JD program receive the same degree as other JD students and are eligible to take the bar examination in all U.S. jurisdictions, if they meet the other requirements for admission.
The University
University of Hawai'i at Manoa | William S. Richardson School of Law
The Law School is located on the campus of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, the flagship of the University of Hawai'i system, in the beautiful Manoa valley on the island of Oahu. The University is a major research institution founded in 1907 and known nationally and internationally for its programs in Asian and Pacific studies, oceanography, marine biology and astronomy, as well as in law, business and medicine. Over 20,000 students are enrolled in the University, representing all fifty states and more than seventy countries.
The Law School
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The William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa is exceptional for its commitment to diversity as well as to excellence in scholarship and teaching. The Law School offers outstanding teaching and first-rate professional training by a talented and very accessible faculty. Our favorable student-to-faculty ratio results in small classes and close interaction between teachers and students. As the only law school in the state of Hawai'i, we also benefit from close ties to the state and federal judiciary, the downtown legal community, and international connections throughout the Pacific. We offer a broad range of courses in business and commercial law and are especially strong in the areas of environmental law, Pacific-Asian law, and international human rights law. Every year our January Term offers specialized courses taught by distinguished visiting scholars from across the U.S. and abroad, and our Jurists in Residence program provides students the opportunity to meet with justices from the U.S. Supreme Court or from international and foreign courts.
Location
Hawai'i is a spectacularly beautiful place in which to work and study. Hawai'i also offers the opportunity to live in a multicultural environment rich in the traditions of many peoples; its ties to Asia are especially strong. Migration from Japan, China, the Philippines, Korea, Vietnam and the South Pacific has added to our strong multi-ethnic tradition and has helped to create an unusually diverse population. Honolulu has a wide variety of Asian restaurants and markets, and a host of traditional cultural activities and festivals that take place throughout the year. Hawai'i's cultural and artistic traditions are also well represented in local art museums and galleries, and in recent years Hawaiian music and dance have enjoyed a broad renaissance throughout the islands.
Student Life
Our Law School is known for its ohana (family) atmosphere and we offer a friendly, supportive environment in which to pursue your legal studies. We encourage our students to participate in Law School life, and student organizations enthusiastically include international students in their professional and social activities. The Law School has a very full schedule of special talks and presentations, including the Asia law talks and the Environmental law colloquia, annual lecture series, workshops, court and law firm visits, lunches and dinners with our faculty and graduates, and other special events.
Upcoming Events
LLM Information Session I (Zoom)
November 21, 2024
Learn more about our Master of Laws (LLM) Program, application process, and funding during this free, Zoom information event.
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LLM Information Session II (Zoom)
November 21, 2024
Learn more about our Master of Laws (LLM) Program, application process, and funding during this free, Zoom information event.
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Programs at Hawaii at Manoa - Richardson
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- Business and Commercial Law
- Conflict Resolution
- Criminal Law
- Environmental Law
- International Human Rights Law
- International & Comparative Law
- Ocean Law and Policy
JD for International Lawyers
- Listed tuition is based at the current program cost for non-resident students for four full-time semesters.
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