Featured Programs 2009

“Queen Mary, University of London’s School of Law is internationally renowned by academics and practitioners as offering a first class LLM Programme, with 18 different specialisms. The 60 plus strong team of staff have substantial practical legal work and world leading research experience. Along with the expertise of the numerous high profile Judges, QCs, practitioners, Business Leaders and distinguished Visiting Academic Fellows who also contribute on the course, Queen Mary can offer you an academically challenging and relevant LLM in a friendly and supportive environment, in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, the legal district of London.”

“The LL.M. programme in South East European Law and European Integration offers law students the unique chance to study the legal issuses of one of the future regions for the European Union: South Eastern Europe. The programme especially focuses on Bulgaria and Romania as acceding countries of the European Union in 2007. Another main focus are the Western Balkans including Slovenia. The course provides a profound postgraduate education that gives real insight into South East European legal issues and the upcoming enlargement through a practical approach. This unique additional qualification will enable graduates to outstand their international competitors by far.”

“The LL.M. in Democratic Governance and Rule of Law is a unique program designed for young lawyers from transitional democracies committed to public service. By fully funding the year of study for most students, Ohio Northern University seeks to provide young reformers with the tools they need to promote democracy and the rule of law in their home countries. The course of study focuses on American and comparative systems, combating corruption, and other critical issues confronting transitional states. Highly regarded faculty are supplemented by periodic seminars from foreign specialists and extensive field studies. Through working and living together in a supportive academic community, the LL.M. students prepare themselves to continue their efforts at fostering democracy and legal reforms when they return home.”

“Sydney Law School at the University of Sydney is Australia’s First, with a reputation built on 150 years of history. As a consequence, it has had a tremendous impact on the Australian judiciary, politics and business. The Sydney Law School's Master of Laws (LLM) program is one of the most reputable law coursework programs in Australia. Candidates may choose from the entire range of approximately 130 units on offer in our postgraduate area each year. Over half our units are offered on an intensive basis, permitting candidates to complete classes in a matter of days. The Law School is located in the heart of Sydney’s legal precinct and central business district close to Sydney’s major tourist attractions.”

“The University of Reading is one of the UK’s 10 most research-intensive universities and one of the top 200 universities in the world. The School of Law at Reading is one of the leading law schools in the UK. In the government’s 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) the School was ranked equal 11th in the UK across the assessment of all its research, and equal 7th based on the high percentage of its research rated as 4* (‘world leading’) or 3* (‘internationally excellent’). Reading has a lively city and campus, and is close to London, Heathrow and Oxford.”

“The LL.M. Program at USC Law School is a master's degree program for students trained in law outside the U.S. The program introduces outstanding foreign lawyers to American law and the U.S. legal system and prepares them for leadership roles in the global market. Through the LL.M. Program, foreign lawyers have an opportunity to meet and interact not only with the faculty and J.D. students but also with practicing lawyers from around the world. The program runs from August through May. In addition, students can enroll in the USC Summer Law & English Program, a four-week program that helps students prepare for their LL.M. program with basics of American law and English language instruction.”

“Founded in 1900 as Florida’s first law school, Stetson University College of Law is a leader in international legal education. Stetson offers a welcoming environment for lawyers around the world, with renowned professors who share the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the global marketplace. Stetson is committed to teaching excellence, legal scholarship, law reform and service to the public and the legal profession. Our goal is to educate men and women who not only will serve ethically and competently in the practice of law and related professions, but who will contribute to making a better world. ”

“Southwestern Law School's LL.M. programs provide exceptional opportunities for in-depth legal studies in an extraordinary environment in the heart of Los Angeles. A beautiful, technologically advanced facility, internationally recognized faculty experts, and a network of distinguished alumni are only some of the advantages of Southwestern, where students get the individualized attention of a small school with all of the advantages, conveniences, and connections of a major metropolis. Southwestern is centrally located in the Wilshire Center district of Los Angeles, about two miles west of downtown, and within 30 minutes of the Pacific Ocean.”

“IU School of Law–Indianapolis offers a first-rate educational experience in a dynamic environment. Applicants may study American Law for Foreign Lawyers; Intellectual Property Law; International and Comparative Law; Health Law, Policy and Bioethics; or International Human Rights Law. Students enjoy a wide array of courses and externships, as well as flexible schedules and an accessible and supportive faculty and professional staff. Indianapolis - known as the "Crossroads of America" - is the capital city of Indiana and one of the most affordable places to live in the U.S.”