Osgoode Professional Development (OsgoodePD), is a division of Osgoode Hall Law School at York University – one of Canada’s largest, oldest and most prestigious legal institutions. We foster the career advancement of legal professionals worldwide with a wide range of study options that include LLM degrees, non-credit and preparatory programs.
The University of Toronto Faculty of Law offers one of the world's outstanding legal educations. To be a student at our prestigious law school is to join a lively intellectual community of the finest law teachers and scholars. Our graduate programs inspire students to think broadly and deeply about the law, prepare them to excel in the fields of their choice, and provide them with competitive opportunities that only a top-ranked school can offer.
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.
New Zealand’s leading law school is ranked 50th in the world, located in the heart of the county’s largest city. Offering a Master of Laws for those pursuing a legal career in New Zealand or internationally. Specialise in Corporate and Commercial, Environmental, Human Rights, International, Litigation and Dispute Resolution or Public Law. Flexible study options allow full, part-time and intensive study during and after business hours. Scholarships available for international students.
Obtain your graduate degree at Germany's top-ranked law school! Bucerius Law School offers a 1-year graduate degree for young professionals: The Bucerius Master of Law and Business in cooperation with WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management. It is an interdisciplinary and international program for young professionals from various academic and cultural backgrounds and offers two possible degrees: a Master of Law and Business (MLB) and a Master of Laws (LLM).
The Master of Law programmes of the University of Luxembourg benefit from the long European tradition of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg as well as the proximity of several European institutions such as
- the Court of Justice of the European Union,
- the European Court of Auditors,
- the European Investment Bank,
- the European Investment Fund.
• Gain an advanced qualification from a Law School that is ranked in the top 100 in the 2019 QS World University Rankings by subject
• Learn from internationally renowned scholars and become part of a global network
• Dedicated LLM scholarships are available for international students
• Opportunity to include an internship as part of your programme: work with a community, government or private sector organisation under the joint supervision of a Faculty member and a professional mentor
Best Value American LLM Program
• On average, the cost of tuition and fees paid by our LLM candidates is below $10,000 for the entire year. This makes our LLM program one of the most affordable in the United States.
• While the average passage rate of foreign educated test-takers on the New York Bar Exam is less than 50 percent, in the past seven years, our LLM passage rate has been 100 percent. Our passage rate for the Louisiana Bar Exam is also 100 percent.
LL.M. Applications: How (and Where!) to Get Great References
Dec 17, 2019
Who should you ask to be a reference? Why are they important?
lawyrs.net: A New Online Community for Lawyers
Jan 24, 2008
Introduce yourself, make contacts, network, and keep in touch with other lawyrs from around the world
An In-Depth Look at Finance LL.M.s
Sep 04, 2018
To keep up to speed in today’s fast-changing world, LL.M. programs are adapting their finance curriculums to reflect updated needs.
Law Schools Pivot in Search of Brighter Future
May 14, 2020
Demand for legal education is on a downward spiral, but the best law schools see this as an opportunity for innovation
LL.M. Programs in Ireland: Studying on the Green Shores of the Emerald Isle
Nov 22, 2019
Known around the world for its castles and greenery, Ireland’s emerging tech sector makes it a great destination for students who want a taste of it all.
Work Experience and the LL.M.
Nov 01, 2019
What’s the right amount of work experience on an LL.M. application?
Are Law School Rankings Relevant for LL.M. Programs?
Oct 20, 2016
What law school rankings can tell prospective LL.M. students
Studying Constitutional Law in the United States
Nov 24, 2014
Halfway through the Harvard LL.M., one student reflects on the peculiarities and benefits
The LL.M. in US Law
Mar 23, 2009
We examine the few dozen programs where foreign lawyers can really get to know the US legal system.
How Your Class Rank Affects Your LL.M. Admissions Chances
Aug 02, 2018
What is class rank and how does it impact your application? We ask admissions teams what they’re looking for – and what else you can do to stand out
What Can I Do With An LL.M.?
Jul 10, 2017
We meet three LL.M. graduates to find out what they’ve done with their degrees
How Many Big Law Associates and Partners Have an LL.M.?
Jun 04, 2015
LLM GUIDE surveys over 20,000 Big Law employees to find out how many have LL.Ms. and where they work
The Art of the Deal: Why LL.M. Courses in M&A are in Vogue
Mar 03, 2020
A multiyear dealmaking boom has raised demand for deals lawyers who are as comfortable in the boardroom as they are in the courtroom
LL.M. Programs in Australia
Jul 19, 2012
Exploring the legal masters options for international and domestic lawyers Down Under.
LLM GUIDE Focus on Student Life: The Ivy League
Aug 11, 2009
A tour of some the oldest and most prestigious university towns in the United States.
