LLM in Mediation – United States of America (USA)

“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.”

“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.”

“UM is one of the nation’s leading institutions of legal education. Situated in one of the world’s most vibrant, multicultural metropolitan areas, UM is at the forefront in training legal professionals of a rapidly changing world. Graduates of this law school are among the best in the profession. More than 17,000 alumni practicing throughout the United States and in nearly ninety countries around the world – in all fields of practice from corporate to public interest law, in large firms, private practice, government service or as sole practitioners – can attest to the excellence of the education they received. UM offers two internationally-oriented Master of Laws degrees: the International Law LL.M. and the Ocean and Coastal Law LL.M.”

“Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, located in New York City's Greenwich Village, offers four distinct LL.M. degrees for students who have already received their first law degree from an institution in a country outside the United States or from an ABA-approved law school. The Intellectual Property LL.M. is the capstone of Cardozo's renowned IP program, which is recognized as one of the five strongest in the United States. The General Studies LL.M. program is distinctive in its flexibility and breadth of offerings, and is designed specially for graduates of programs outside the US. Cardozo's Comparative Legal Thought LL.M. program, the first of its kind in any U.S. law school, is designed for students interested in preparing for the teaching market as well as for lawyers who want to study legal theory. The newest offering, the Dispute Resolution and Advocacy LL.M., which offers a unique combination of practical and theoretical training to develop an understanding of the role of the lawyer as counselor, problem-solver, and advocate.”

“Founded in 1878 as the law department of the University of California, UC Hastings is one of the top-rated U.S. law schools. We take great pride in our international legal programs and innovative programs in clinical legal education and alternative dispute resolution. Our Moot Court Program has been ranked number one in the national and our Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution among the top 10. Our LLM in U.S. Legal Studies for students who have a law degree from outside the U.S. offers a flexible curriculum with a broad diversity of courses taught by nationally recognized faculty.”

“The University of California, Davis is located in the heart of Northern California. Davis is a safe, comfortable university town of 65,000 people just an hour away from Berkeley and San Francisco. Our law school is among the best in the United States, consistently ranked in the top tier with UC Berkeley, UCLA and Stanford. Our outstanding faculty members are recognized worldwide as experts in their fields, and they are among the most published, quoted and cited law professors in the U.S. We offer two LL.M. programs: a one-year LL.M. program and a Summer LL.M. in International Commercial Law.”

“Pepperdine University's Straus Institute provides advanced training in dispute resolution through professional training and academic programs. Straus has long been considered to have one of the best, most comprehensive ADR programs in the United States, complemented by the AAA Library, the world's largest collection of conflict resolution resources. Law and graduate students, as well as mid-career professionals study in various fields including mediation, negotiation, arbitration, international dispute resolution, and peacemaking.”

“The University of Hawaii's LL.M. program is for foreign legal professionals who wish to gain a broader understanding of the U.S. legal system. Our Law School is especially strong in Environmental Law, Business Law and Pacific Asian Legal Studies. Ask us about the Fellowships we offer. Exceptional LL.M. graduates also have the option of transferring to our J.D. (Juris Doctorate) program. Ranked #1 in the U.S. for student diversity and faculty diversity, our Law School Community is friendly, supportive and ready to welcome you to Hawaii.”

“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. ”

“The Master of Laws in US & Global Legal Studies is designed to give foreign law graduates an opportunity to study the US legal system, international law and trade, and to become truly capable lawyers in the 21st century's global economy. Our students always form a close-knit community and become involved in law school activities with American classmates. They benefit from individual attention and guidance in a family atmosphere. We tailor the curriculum to meet the individual needs and career goals of each student. LLM students can also earn certificates of concentration in Public International Law, International Business Law, IP or Health Law.”

“The Moritz LL.M. program is designed for foreign lawyers who wish to advance their legal education in a stimulating academic environment. The college offers the dual advantages of a highly-regarded law curriculum at a major U.S. university and a LL.M. program of limited size that allows for individualized attention and support. Two of the program's primary goals are to immerse foreign lawyers in a year of U.S. legal education and to foster interaction between American J.D. students and the LL.M. students. In large part this is accomplished by integrating the LL.M. students into the J.D. curriculum, ensuring that both groups will benefit from the interaction and graduate from their respective programs well prepared to participate in an increasingly globalized world.”