Featured Programs 2013

“New York Law School, one of the oldest independent law schools in the United States, was founded in 1891 by the faculty, students, and alumni of Columbia College Law School led by their founding dean, Theodore Dwight, a major figure in the history of legal education. In 1894, the Law School established one of the nation's first evening divisions to provide those in the workforce, or with family obligations, a flexible alternative to full-time legal studies.New York Law School offers four graduate degree programs that provide the specialized skills and knowledge you need to stand out in today's job market and in the years ahead.”

“The Waikato Te Piringa - Faculty of Law was founded in 1990 and adopted the principles of emphasizing legal skills and professionalism, promoting biculturalism through respecting the Treaty partnership of Maori with the Crown, and grounding the study of law in its broader social, political, cultural and economic context. The Master of Laws has a flexible program structure and suits students who seek to upgrade their skills and knowledge through specialist taught papers, those who wish to combine taught papers with a significant piece of independent research, or those students who wish to engage is research only. ”

“Brooklyn Law School’s LL.M. program provides foreign-trained lawyers with the knowledge needed to master American legal discourse, to practice law in the U.S., and to enhance their lawyering skills for practice in their home countries. Specialized study is offered in business law, intellectual property law and refugee and immigration law. Improvement in spoken and written English skills is emphasized. Our campus is in a vibrant neighborhood of New York City, only minutes from Manhattan by subway or car. Guaranteed campus housing is available to full-time students.”

“Graduate legal education is a significant aspect of Tulane Law School. Tulane has a unique tradition in civil, comparative, and international law, as well as special expertise in maritime law and in energy and environmental law. While much of any law student's time is occupied by attending classes and studying, Tulane law students quickly realize that the Law School is a place where things are always happening, both inside and outside the classroom. Students and scholars come from all over the world to study at Tulane and to experience life in New Orleans, one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan cities in the United States.”

“Loyola University Chicago's School of Law has been educating students across the United States and around the world for over 100 years. Taught at Loyola's John Felice Rome Center in Italy, the new LL.M. in Rule of Law for Development (PROLAW) allows law graduates at any stage of their career to develop the skills and knowledge required to serve as advisors in the field of rule of law as well as a wide range of international development programs, such as legal and justice reform, human rights, gender equality and the legal empowerment of the poor.”

“The School of Law at the University of Sheffield has been teaching students since 1899. Building on past successes and moving from strength to strength we have developed into an innovative and forward thinking law school with an exciting range of LLM and Masters study programmes. Our School is multi-disciplinary, comprising expertise in diverse areas of legal, criminological and socio-legal study. Sheffield is the fourth largest city in England, a third of it set within the beautiful Peak District National Park, offering a unique living experience to our UK and international students. ”

“The ILF offers one of the few programs in Europe with a truly international, rather than national or EU focus, for study of law and finance. All teaching is in English. German fluency is not a requirement for admission. The interdisciplinary curriculum combines lectures and seminars in law, business and economics as well as colloquia and prominent international guest lecturers. The ILF is based on an effective public-private partnership concept, with active participation of leading international law practitioners, finance and banking specialists as well as officials of the ECB, German Bundesbank and other bodies. The one-year program is aimed at graduates with first degrees in either law or in business or economics.”

“The common feature of the English masters programmes is their innovative character. They all aim at the integration of European and international features in the study of the law. This international approach is to a great extent combined with an emphasis upon comparative law. For those seeking to work in a transnational environment and with an open eye to ‘Europeanisation’ and globalisation, the faculty of law is the place to be. The masters in this field are closely linked to the emphasis in the faculty research: the faculty staff is particularly strong in the areas covered by the English taught masters.”

“One Year of Intensive Study. A Lifetime of Benefits. Situated in one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation and located in America’s friendliest city, Vanderbilt is consistently ranked among the top 20 American law schools by U.S. News & World Report. Vanderbilt offers an intellectually rigorous curriculum and specialized programs – including law & business and international law. Vanderbilt LL.M. students can take advantage of the English for Legal Purposes Institute, a four week summer program designed to help international students prepare for their LL.M. studies.”

“Penn State University offers one of the oldest and most prestigious masters of law programs for foreign lawyers and is a leader in the internationalization of legal education. The professional interests of the faculty create a superior educational environment in which LL.M. candidates can pursue advanced legal studies. At Penn State University, you will discover a rich educational climate that challenges students to achieve academic and professional excellence. The learning environment is enhanced by a diverse student body that exposes students to a variety of experiences, attitudes and beliefs. ”