American Law Track

American law, in depth.

Oregon Law's LLM American Law Track is designed for those who would like a greater understanding of the American legal system and its inner workings. As the most flexible of the three LLM tracks, you have the freedom to design a course of study that matches your personal needs and interests. 

Careers

Understanding US law and legislation is an important part of working on an international level. With an LLM in American Law, you will be able to advise on issues relating to transactions within the US or with US-based entities.

Common careers include:

  • Litigator
  • Transactional Attorney
  • In-house Counsel
  • Policy Advisor
  • Business/Trade Lawyer
  • Law Professor

Academics

LLM General Requirements (Assigned courses or projects in every track)

LLM Advanced and Persuasive Legal Writing

  • Required for students who hold law degrees from a non-US institution

Introduction to American Law and Practice

  • Required for students who hold law degrees from a non-US institution

 

Track-specific Requirements

The American Law track has no additional requirements other than the general requirements listed above. The remaining credits needed to complete the LLM program can be achieved through any of the courses offered at the Law School, unless they are restricted to JD students. In this track you can design a course of study that reflects your interests or career needs.

Examples of American Law Track-Specific Courses:

  • LAW 615 - Civil Procedures
  • LAW 620 - Business Associations 
  • LAW 649 - Legal Profession 
  • LAW 652 - Evidence 

It should be noted that if you are interested in sitting for the bar exam where allowed, we encourage you to take any offered bar exam courses.

For more information on track-specific requirements and courses for LLM American Law, please contact Hadley Underwood at hadleyu@uoregon.edu.