LLM

Master of Laws (LLM)

LLM Students in the Worrell Professional Center courtyard.

The Wake Forest LLM Program in American Law is designed for international lawyers and students who wish to enhance their legal careers by studying the laws of the United States for one year to obtain a Master of Laws (LLM) degree.

The program:

  • Is a full-time program, beginning in the fall semester
  • Involves a number of excellent required courses that provide the basics of American jurisprudence
  • Encourages students to pursue their individual interests through research and coursework
  • Features a supportive mentoring program, a number of special opportunities, and the talents of Wake Forest's dedicated faculty
  • Offers small classes that include both American JD students and LLM students and prepares students to return to their home countries, well-versed in American law. (It is not designed to prepare students to take U.S. bar exams or to practice in the United States.)
  • View our brochure for more information
  • Questions? Please contact us with your questions