General Requirements | Track-Specific Requirements | Credit Load & Program Length
LLM General Requirements
For LLM students with degrees from Non-US Institutions:
Introduction to American Law and Practice
3 credits
This short, mandatory, course introduces LLM students from outside of the United States to basic legal concepts, principles and procedures regarding the American system of law.
LLM Advanced and Persuasive Legal Writing
2 credits
This course seeks to improve the persuasive writing of LLM students.
Track-Specific Requirements
Students of each track, with the exception of the American law track, must meet certain requirements in order to graduate with a certificate in that track.
American Law Track
Summary of requirements:
Core Courses:
Fulfilled through American Law Track Core Courses
15 credits
Elective courses:
The 4 credits of electives required for the LLM degree can be fulfilled through any other course offered in the law school (unless it is restricted to JD students only).
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Business Law Track
Summary of requirements:
Core courses:
Fulfilled through Business Law Track Core Courses
15 credits
Elective courses:
The 4 credits of electives required for the LLM degree can be fulfilled through any other course offered in the law school (unless it is restricted to JD students only).
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Environmental & Natural Resources (ENR) Law Track
Summary of requirements:
Core courses:
Fulfilled through Environmental & Natural Resources Law Track Core Courses
15 credits
Remaining courses:
The 4 credits of electives required for the LLM degree can be fulfilled through any other course offered in the law school (unless it is restricted to JD students only).
Credit Load & Program Length
One-year LLM Program
Credits: minimum 24 credits
Length: minimum of two (2) semesters