University of Mississippi - School of Law
481 Chucky Mullins Drive
University, MS 38677
United States
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The Program
The University of Mississippi School of Law.
The LL.M. in Air and Space Law is a graduate degree designed for both U.S. and foreign-trained law school graduates interested in a rigorous legal curriculum in U.S., international and comparative air and space law. It is the first and only LL.M. program in the U.S. offering a combined air and space law postgraduate law degree at an ABA accredited law school. It is intended for students and practitioners who seek substantive expertise in the field and who seek to draft a publishable work of scholarly literature on air and/or space law.
Mississippi's Air and Space Law Program Advantages
- Unique emphasis in U.S. air and space law.
- Extensive air law expertise and more than 50 years in space law.
- Pioneering research efforts in drone law and policy
- On-campus or online, full-time or part-time.
- Participation, if qualified, in the Journal of Space Law.
- Comprehensive air and space law collection.
- American Bar Association accredited law school.
The University
The University of Mississippi.
Located in the charming town of Oxford, Mississippi, the University of Mississippi boasts the Most Beautiful Campus in the United States according to Newsweek.
Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi, affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 24,000 students, Ole Miss is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. Its 15 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action.
The Law School
The University of Mississippi School of Law.
Ask any of our students, faculty, and staff what the best part of our law school is, and they will tell you the people. We value creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and everything about Ole Miss Law takes a collaborative approach. Even our building was designed to facilitate community interaction among students and between students and faculty.
The Faculty
Executive Director Michelle Hanlon
Our Executive Director, Michelle Hanlon is in-residence in Oxford and always available to students.
Michelle is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Space Law and Faculty Advisor for the Journal of Drone Law and Policy. Michelle co-founded For All Moonkind a nonprofit that is the only organization in the world focused on protecting human cultural heritage in outer space. She was instrumental in the development of the One Small Step Act. For All Moonkind is a Permanent Observer to the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. Michelle is also a founding partner of ABH Space Law and an Advisor at the Beyond Earth Institute.
Entry Requirements
The Grisham Law Library at the University of Mississippi School of Law.
Master of Laws in Air and Space Law
To be considered for the LL.M. program in Air and Space Law, an applicant must have a J.D. degree (Juris Doctor) from an ABA accredited U.S. law school or a first law degree (J.D., LL.B., and Bachelor of Laws) from a foreign law school. To see a list of minimum degree requirements to obtain the law degree by country, visit the LSAC Minimum Degree Requirements website.
In evaluating applications, the Admissions Committee takes into consideration the applicant’s grades and rank in his or her law school and other university studies, letters of recommendation, areas of interest, proposed thesis topic, and professional and personal accomplishments.
Graduate Certificate in Air and Space Law
To be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Air and Space Law, an applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject matter. Preference will be given to working professionals in aerospace industries and students currently enrolled in a graduate program of a relevant discipline.
In evaluating applications, the Admissions Committee takes into consideration the applicant’s grades and rank in his or her undergraduate degree, letters of recommendation, areas of interest, and professional and personal accomplishments.
English Language Requirement
The University of Mississippi School of Law requires official score reports for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) before admitting an applicant whose primary language is not English. The minimum score required is 100 on the TOEFL Internet-based test, 600 on the TOEFL paper-based test, or 7.0 on the IELTS. For further details on the English language requirement, please visit the International Students page.
Application Procedure
Steps in the Application Process
Submit application through the LSAC website.
All applications must be made through LSAC. You will need to login or create an account to apply.
LSAC has created an application guide to aid in the application process.
Read the instructions in the application very carefully, as particular sections may be relevant to some applicants and not to others.
Programs at Ole Miss Law
Full-Time
- The program is designed for both U.S. and foreign-trained law school graduates.
Part-Time
- The program is designed for both U.S. and foreign-trained law school graduates.
Distance Learning
- Distance learning (HyFlex option) available to students within the US and Canada.
- Students may choose to participate in face-to-face class sessions via Zoom or fully asynchronously via BlackBoard.
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