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Master of Laws (LLM) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Laws is for foreign graduate students trained in law, introducing them to American law and the U.S. legal system and preparing them for leadership roles in the global market. It is offered on campus, online, and as a two-year extended track that begins with a Certificate in U.S. Legal Studies.

Faculty: USC Gould School of Law  |  Duration: Two to three semesters full-time (on-campus); two-year extended option; online part- or full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

All students complete LAW 510 Legal Research and LAW 520 Introduction to U.S. Legal System, plus 18 units of upper-division electives at USC Gould. Optional certificate tracks on campus include Alternate Dispute Resolution, Business Law, Media and Entertainment Law, Transnational Law and Business, and Technology and Entrepreneurship Law; online tracks include Business Law, Entertainment Law and Industry, Compliance, Health Care Compliance, Financial Compliance and Human Resources Compliance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have earned a basic law degree, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or the foreign equivalent.

Duration: Two to three semesters full-time (on-campus); two-year extended option; online part- or full-time

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