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LLM Master of Laws at University of Virginia

University of Virginia, United States

Programme overview

Full-time, in-residence Master of Laws for lawyers who obtained their first law degree in their home country. There is no fixed curriculum; LL.M. students take classes alongside J.D. students from more than 275 courses and seminars each year.

Faculty: School of Law  |  Department: Law  |  Duration: 1 academic year (two semesters), minimum 24 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall (apply by February 1)  |  Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

At least 12 credit hours per semester and a minimum of 24 credit hours, a substantial research paper to satisfy the writing requirement, and Graduate Legal Research and Writing for students whose native language is not English.

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Entry requirements

Primary professional degree in law required for practice in the applicant's home country (equivalent to a U.S. J.D.); application through LSAC with personal statement, academic and career statement, resume, grade system explanation, official transcripts, two to four letters of recommendation and the LSAC LL.M. Document Assembly Service; TOEFL iBT (minimum 100 on the previous scale) or IELTS 7.5 on every section unless exempt; $1,000 seat deposit after admission; complete file by February 1.

Domestic applicants: USD 77,926 a year (2026-27). Resident LL.M. tuition for 2026-27, excluding required fees ($3,974) and living expenses. Source

International applicants: USD 80,244 a year (2026-27). Nonresident LL.M. tuition for 2026-27, excluding required fees ($4,656), the $240 international student fee and living expenses. Source

Intake: Fall (apply by February 1)

Duration: 1 academic year (two semesters), minimum 24 credit hours

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