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LLM in U.S. Law - Residential at Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis, United States

Programme overview

A 24-credit LLM for foreign-trained lawyers who want deeper knowledge of U.S. or international law. Students design their own curriculum, concentrating in a specialised field or taking a general course of study. Graduates may be eligible to sit several state bar exams, including New York, with appropriate coursework.

Faculty: WashU Law  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

What you will study

Core courses are Introduction to U.S. Laws & Methods I & II (4 credits) and Fundamentals of U.S. Law (1 credit); the remaining 19 credits are electives, with specialisations such as corporate or environmental law possible.

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Entry requirements

WashU Law LLM in U.S. Law: a first law degree from the home jurisdiction; non-native English speakers must show language proficiency. International residential LLM applicants submit transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS scores and a brief essay.

Requirements published at program group level.

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