Academic Year LL.M. Program
The academic-year LL.M. program provides students with a range of opportunities, from obtaining a basic knowledge of the U.S. legal system to undertaking original research on a particular aspect of law. Designed to integrate American and international law students at various levels of study, the academic-year LL.M. program allows candidates to satisfy degree requirements by enrolling in courses and seminars from among those offered to law students pursuing the J.D. degree. Aside from a few core curriculum courses specifically designed for international students, LL.M. candidates may select law courses as they see fit, with the exception of a few that are restricted to the J.D. curriculum. For details on specific course restrictions, e-mail the Advanced Degree Programs Office.
A candidate for the LL.M. degree completes a program of resident study consisting of a minimum total of 21 units (international students) or 20 units (students who already have a US law degree). Students tailor the program to meet their individual needs, taking into account educational background and career objectives.
Certificates of Specialization for LL.M. Candidates
Academic year LL.M. students who seek in-depth training in a particular area of law are now able to earn Certificates of Specialization in Energy & Clean Technology, Law and Technology, Business Law, Environmental Law, and International Law.
