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University of Hawaii at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law (WSRSL)
2515 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822-2328
United States
Honolulu, HI 96822-2328
United States
The Law School

The Law School courtyard
The Law School has an extremely favorable student-faculty ratio (14:1), which results in small classes and close interaction between teachers and students. We have about 300 students, who are among the most ethnically and racially diverse in the nation, and draw applicants from over 120 undergraduate schools throughout the United States.
The Program

Eligibility Applicants to the LL.M. Program must hold a law degree (or its equivalent) from a recognized law school outside the U.S. or (if they do not hold a law degree) be admitted to the practice of law in their jurisdiction.
LL.M. Specializations Our LL.M. students create their own program of study, tailored to meet individual interests. As our student, you may take courses in a broad range of subjects or concentrate your study in one of our areas of excellence and earn a specialization as part of your LL.M. degree. We now offer specializations in five areas: Environmental Law, International & Comparative Law, Ocean Law & Policy, Business Law, and Conflict Resolution.
Transfer to the J.D. Program LL.M. graduates who perform well in our LL.M. program may apply to transfer to our J.D. program. We consider your performance at the Law School and do not require you to take the LSAT to apply. If you are admitted, you may also be able to transfer credits from the LL.M. towards a J.D. degree, which may enable you to complete your J.D. degree within two years of finishing your LL.M. study.
Student Life
Our Law School is known for its ‘ohana (family) atmosphere and we offer a friendly, supportive environment in which to pursue your legal studies. We encourage our LL.M. students to participate in Law School life, and student organizations enthusiastically include LL.M. students in their professional and social activities. The Law School has a very full schedule of special talks and presentations, including the Asia law talks and the Environmental law colloquia, annual lecture series, workshops, works-in-progress, and other legal presentations. We also offer special social and professional events for the LL.M. class, including an island tour, court and law firm visits, lunches and dinners with our faculty and graduates—and a hike up Diamond Head Crater with our Law School Dean to enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the ocean, mountains and Waikīkī Beach.
Location

Atop Diamond Head Crater
Hawai‘i is a spectacularly beautiful place in which to work and study. Hawai‘i also offers the opportunity to live in a multicultural environment rich in the traditions of many peoples; its ties to Asia are especially strong. Migration from Japan, China, the Philippines, Korea, Vietnam and the South Pacific has added to our strong multi-ethnic tradition and has helped to create an unusually diverse population. Honolulu has a wide variety of Asian restaurants and markets, and a host of traditional cultural activities and festivals that take place throughout the year. Hawai‘i’s cultural and artistic traditions are also well represented in local art museums and galleries, and in recent years Hawaiian music and dance have enjoyed a broad renaissance throughout the islands.
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"Ma luna a?e o na lahui a pau ke ola ke kanaka". Join our LLM Student Group. The William S. Richardson School of Law is a public, co-educational institution of the University of Hawai?i at M?noa in Honolulu, Hawai?i. Named after the beloved Hawai?i State Supreme Court Chief Justice William S. Richardson, it is the only law school in the State of Hawai?i. It is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.
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