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.
Columbia Law School offers the J.D., the LL.M., the Executive LL.M. in Global Business Law and the J.S.D. In addition to the LL.M. program, as of Spring 2019, Columbia Law School also offers the vanguard Executive LL.M. in Global Business Law. This accelerated hybrid learning program is designed for high-achieving, experienced lawyers ready to advance their careers, build a global network, and take the lead in complex cross-border transactions.
Georgetown Law, in Washington, D.C., has one of the most well-established graduate programs in the United States and offers an unparalleled opportunity for lawyers to broaden and deepen their understanding of law through advanced study. Our LL.M., S.J.D. and Certificate students come from more than 60 countries and close to 150 different law schools from around the world. Georgetown Law offers the widest variety of courses and programs of any law school in the United States.
Loyola’s LLM program is designed for foreign law graduates, as well as experienced foreign and U.S. attorneys. Our program allows students to build a flexible curriculum in American law and International Law and prepares them to become leaders in a globalized market.
With a rich heritage spanning over 60 years, NUS Law is one of the best law schools in the world and is widely regarded as Asia’s leading law school.
Home to over 70 permanent faculty with law degrees from more than a dozen jurisdictions, NUS Law is an institution dedicated to building a community and an environment in which faculty and students can discuss and reflect on the fundamental legal issues that affect societies in today’s globalised world.
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.
Berkeley Law is one of the top law schools in the U.S. Berkeley Law offers 3 ways to earn the LL.M. degree:
- the traditional track, a 9-month academic year program;
- the thesis track, a 9-month academic year program that includes an in-depth research project (a thesis);
- the Executive LL.M. - Option A, one on-campus summer semester bookended by 2 semesters of online study (spring and fall); and
- the Executive LL.M. - Option B, completed over 2 consecutive on-campus summers.
Boston University School of Law (BU Law) is one of America’s most distinguished law schools. The core of the BU Law learning experience is superior instruction and a supportive, dynamic learning environment in which professors guide, inspire and challenge. The school’s roughly 280 LLM students enroll in four distinct LLM programs, and bring an astounding mix of backgrounds and interests to campus, coming from law schools throughout the United States and from more than 40 countries worldwide.
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?
Online and Hybrid LL.M. Programs: The Best of Both Worlds
Jan 04, 2019
A number of law schools across the globe are creating courses that mix online and on-campus learning as students demand greater flexibility
How an LL.M. Can Help you Pass US Bar Exams
Oct 18, 2019
Some law schools offer support for overseas lawyers who want to practice in America, but bar exam requirements and pass rates vary wildly between states
Tax Law and an International Perspective: Tax LL.M.s in Europe
Apr 20, 2016
Europe's tax LL.M. programs prepare students for an international career in an increasingly globalized world.
Pursuing an LL.M. Without a Background in Law
Feb 22, 2016
A handful of LL.M. programs around the world offer non-law graduates the chance to learn about legal matters.
Are Law School Rankings Relevant for LL.M. Programs?
Oct 20, 2016
What law school rankings can tell prospective LL.M. students
