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LLM in U.S. Legal Studies (for Practicing Foreign Attorneys)
Our LLM in U.S. Legal Studies offers practicing foreign attorneys enhanced employability by deepening their knowledge of legal specialties and expanding their knowledge of U.S. and international law. While many other U.S. graduate programs only permit degree candidates to take a few courses outside of a tightly defined specialty, our program allows degree candidates the versatility to pursue almost the full range of undergraduate and graduate law courses offered by John Marshall. Each degree candidate will consult with the Center director to design a personalized degree program.
Requirements
LLM in U.S. Legal Studies candidates must complete 24 credit hours in order to earn their degree. In addition to required courses, candidates will select elective courses to fulfill their degree requirements. Degree candidates must graduate within five years with a 2.5 GPA or higher.
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Proposed Schedule
Degree candidates pursuing the LLM in U.S. Legal Studies should consult with the Center to plan a specific degree program tailored to their needs.
Curriculum
- » Clinical Legal Education (USL 533, 3 Credits)
- » Independent Research & Thesis (USL 599, 3 Credits)
- » United States Commercial Law (IBT 715, 3 Credits)
- » United States Corporate Law (USL 540, 3 Credits)
- » United States Professional Responsibility Law (USL 550, 1 Credit)
With the Center director's approval, electives may be taken from other LLM programs. Select a program to see the full list of courses
- Employee Benefits
- Information Technology & Privacy Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Business & Trade Law
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
- Trial Advocacy & Dispute Resolution
Please review each course description to determine what prerequisites apply.
