The University of Oregon School of Law Master of Laws (LL.M.) program is a one-year degree designed for law school graduates and attorneys who desire to continue their legal studies for professional advancement, in-depth study in a particular concentration or development of a new practice area. The program offers four concentrations: Environmental and Natural Resources Law, Business Law, American Law, and Conflict and Dispute Resolution. The Law School is ranked #2 in the Pacific Northwest.
As the oldest graduate school of international affairs in the United States, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy is distinctive for its collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach. Fletcher’s flexible curriculum, distinguished faculty, and accomplished community of students and alumni provide a thorough preparation to meet global challenges that transcend borders, disciplines, and sectors. The international law faculty organizes a continuing "High Table" colloquium for LL.M. students. Taught...
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 ILF offers one of the few programs in Europe with a truly international, rather than national or EU focus, for study of law and finance. All teaching is in English. The interdisciplinary curriculum combines lectures in law, business and economics. The ILF is based on an effective public-private partnership with active participation of leading international law practitioners, finance and banking specialists as well as officials of the ECB, German Bundesbank etc.
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.
Duke Law School is one of the world’s leading law schools, known for its outstanding faculty and scholarship, a curriculum that integrates professional skills development, and a cross-disciplinary approach to learning and teaching. The LLM program at Duke Law School is designed to introduce international law graduates to the legal system of the United States and to provide the opportunity to take advanced courses in specialized areas of the law through access to the full JD curriculum.
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 a maximum of 50 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 J.D. students.
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.
Juris Masters, MSLs and Beyond: Master of Laws Programs for Non-Law Graduates
Aug 21, 2017
What’s the difference between an LL.M. and a Juris Master? What about a Master of Studies in Law (MSL)? And who’s allowed to apply for what?
The Growing Importance of Geopolitics in LL.M.s
Dec 19, 2019
Law schools have responded to messy, global challenges like Brexit and the US-China trade war by giving geopolitics much more prominence on the syllabus
The LL.M. in Environmental Law
Apr 23, 2007
The development and the future of specialized environmental LL.M. programs
Brexit Could Shake Up LL.M. Programs
Nov 29, 2016
Officials at LL.M. programs in the UK and Europe say that Brexit could affect enrollment, research funding, curriculum and more.
Joint Law / MBA Programs: Law or Business? Why Not Both?
May 17, 2016
A small number of schools are offering students the opportunity to pursue an LL.M. or J.D. at the same time as an MBA.
Studying for an LL.M. in Paris
Apr 05, 2019
With an abundance of world-class law schools and law firms, and commercial and cultural clout, Paris is one of the best cities in which to study law
LL.M.s in Health Law: Keeping Up With An Industry In Flux
Oct 12, 2018
The study of health and medical law is very industry-specific, so getting to know that industry inside and out is vital if you are to have a successful career in the field.
LL.M. Programs in Australia
Jul 19, 2012
Exploring the legal masters options for international and domestic lawyers Down Under.
Inside LL.M.s in Corporate Law
Jan 05, 2018
A look into how Corporate Law LL.M.s are adapting to the shifting business landscape, and what graduates can expect for job prospects
The LL.M. in Finance and Banking Law
Jun 01, 2009
With no bull market in sight, does a specialized finance LL.M. still make sense?
Using an LL.M. to Make the Jump to Big Law
Nov 04, 2015
How one woman transitioned from working in domestic law in Russia to working at White & Case in Paris
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
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.s in Corporate Compliance
Nov 17, 2016
Law programs focusing on corporate compliance are growing in popularity following the financial regulatory reforms of the past decade.
