LLM Degree Requirements

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). 



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Credit Load & Program Length

 


One-year LLM Program


Credits: minimum 24 credits


Length: minimum of two (2) semesters