General Master of Laws, LLM
Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate with an LLM degree will:
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Demonstrate an understanding of the core doctrines in their specialty, as applicable.
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Apply strategies for identifying, analyzing, researching and solving legal problems.
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Demonstrate proficiency in both written and oral communications.
Course Requirements
International LL.M. students must satisfactorily complete a Required Course:
Students must complete a substantial piece of written work for the LL.M., which must be certified as satisfactory by the Faculty member teaching the course or supervising the directed study for which it was written. The requirements for the Legal Writing Requirement, as prescribed by Regulation II. H of the Rules and Regulations for the J.D. program shall apply.
Alternatively, LL.M. students may complete a Thesis for 2 credits, which must be of publishable quality. The Thesis must be directly supervised by a Faculty Member, approved by the Associate Deans and certified by the Director. The Thesis will be defended in an oral examination open to all Faculty.