General LLM Degree

 

**We are still accepting applications for the General LLM for Fall 2025**

Learn more about our one-year LLM and curricular tracks below.

Advance your legal career with a General LLM from Oregon Law, a program designed for both international and US attorneys and law graduates seeking to deepen their expertise, expand their practice areas, or gain a competitive edge in an evolving legal landscape.   

Oregon Law's one-year General LLM program welcomes:  

  • Foreign-trained attorneys and law graduates who want to develop a comprehensive understanding of US law and practice.
  • US-trained attorneys and law graduates who are looking to expand their practice, specialize in a new legal area, or engage in advanced study.

Explore our program, discover your path, and take the next step in your legal education. 

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Degree At A Glance

 
24
MINIMUM CREDITS
 
2
MINIMUM SEMESTERS

 

Curricular Tracks 

At the time of their application to the program, General LLM students may choose one of our three curricular tracks—American Law, Business Law, or Environmental Law. 

LLM Tracks

Degree Requirements

Required Courses for Legal Scholars from Other Countries  

Introduction to American Law and Practice (3 credits, Fall Semester)

This short, mandatory, course introduces LLM students from outside of the United States to basic legal concepts, principles, and procedures on the American system of law. 

LLM Advanced and Persuasive Legal Writing (2 credits, Spring Semester)

This course seeks to improve students' knowledge of persuasive writing strategies and skills. 

Writing Requirement

All LLM students must complete a written comprehensive paper or project in connection with one of the required courses for their chosen track.  

Track-Specific Requirements

Students in the Business Law and Environmental Law tracks must complete required and recommended courses to graduate with a certificate in that track. Visit our LLM Tracks page to learn more. 

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