LLM Programs in United States of America (USA)

“Berkeley Law is currently ranked among the Top 10 law schools in the nation, by U.S. News, with a reputation for being one of the most selective. At Berkeley Law, our students are taught by distinguished professors who are also cutting edge scholars. We offer a superb education in both established and emerging fields of law. Berkeley Law offers Advanced Law Degree Programs that are internationally recognized and highly competitive. Here, there are two paths to an LL.M. Degree: the standard nine-month academic-year program and an accelerated 10-week program that spans two consecutive summers.”

“Georgetown Law, in Washington, D.C., has one of the most well-established graduate programs in the United States and offers an unparalleled opportunity for lawyers to broaden and deepen their understanding of law through advanced study. Our LL.M., S.J.D. and Certificate students come from more than 60 countries and close to 150 different law schools from around the world. Georgetown Law offers general/flexible degree programs as well as specialties including Taxation, Securities, Global Health, National Security, Dispute Resolution, and Human Rights.”

“Boston University School of Law (BU Law) is one of America’s most distinguished law schools. The core of the BU Law learning experience is superior teaching and a supportive, dynamic learning environment in which teachers guide, inspire and challenge. The school’s roughly 250 LL.M. students bring an astounding mix of backgrounds and interests to campus. In any given year, they come from over 40 law schools throughout the United States and from more than 35 countries worldwide. BU Law offers foreign-trained and domestic lawyers four leading LL.M. programs: LL.M. in American Law for foreign lawyers, LL.M. in Banking and Financial Law, LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law, LL.M. in Taxation.”

“UCLA School of Law has a reputation for excellence throughout the world. With its diverse academic programs, world-renowned faculty and innovative approach, UCLA School of Law is acclaimed as one of the nation's finest institutions. UCLA School of Law uses an interdisciplinary approach to legal studies, with a dynamic, flexible curriculum that appeals to a range of interests. UCLA law students are among the best and brightest in the world, and together they make up a diverse, close-knit community. Los Angeles provides a rich and distinctive environment, with a multitude of opportunities for civic and community involvement. In addition to having what might be the best climate on earth, Los Angeles is a dynamic, cosmopolitan cultural center of more than ten million people.”

“Northwestern Law prepares international lawyers for this exciting new world better than any leading U.S. program by offering a wide variety of degree programs for international students. International students can choose among several LLM programs as well as a two-year JD program for international lawyers. Beginning in May 2011, students will have the option to earn an LLM in 15 weeks over the summer in Northwestern Law’s new Accelerated LLM program. Students may also choose to enroll in an Executive LLM program, which Northwestern offers in Tel Aviv, Israel; Seoul, Korea; and Madrid.”

“GW Law is a premier center of legal scholarship, producing leaders in government, business, judicial, and private legal spheres. Our faculty of experts with extensive real-world experience is committed to teaching, and our staff is dedicated to serving the needs of all our students. GW Law is located across the street from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund and four blocks from the White House. The State Department, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and numerous other govern¬mental and arts organizations are in the immediate vicinity. Our nine-building complex creates an open, collaborative atmosphere and features state-of-the art technologies.”