Master of Laws (Day) at Florida International University

Programme overview

The Master of Laws (LL.M) degree provides foreign lawyers with a solid foundation in United States and transnational law, and advanced research and writing skills in English, while also allowing them to tailor their coursework to their own professional goals by designing a personalized academic schedule that serves their needs. Upon completion of the LL.M curriculum, graduates will be equipped to prepare for the Bar exam needed to obtain a license to practice law in certain United States jurisdictions, to gain work experience through an Optional Practical Training (OPT), or to pursue other academic or professional endeavors.

Faculty: College of Law | Duration: 2 years (24 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 24 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

(1) Transcripts from Evidence of having obtained a foreign law degree, including official transcripts, submitted through the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC); (2) Evidence of English language proficiency through any of the following: (a) having obtained a minimum score of 90 points in the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL), or (b) having obtained a minimum score of 7.0 points in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), (3) Two letters of recommendation from someone who is familiar with the candidate’s academic and/or professional accomplishments; (4) Resume or Curriculum Vitae; (5) Statement of Purpose; and (6) Interview by phone, if requested

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic master's and graduate certificate deadlines: Fall June 1; Spring October 1; Summer March 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30, submitted through the online application.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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