The Duke LLM program for foreign law graduates is available only to applicants who have completed their law studies in a non-American university or comparable institution.

Applicants must select one area of specialization within the LL.M. program. For example, applicants must choose to apply to either to the LL.M. in Public Service Law or the LL.M. in International Law.

Students may enter the LL.M. program in either the fall semester, which begins in August, or the spring semester, which begins in January. There is no set application deadline, but the application fee varies with the time of year in which you apply as follows:

applicant must hold the academic degree regarded as his or her country’s first professional degree in law (equivalent to a U.S. J.D. degree). Virtually all members of the LL.M. class at Virginia Law are from abroad. In general, Virginia Law does not admit students who have received an LL.M. degree from another U.S. school.

Applicants ordinarily hold a first degree in law from an accredited institution outside the United States. The law degree should be the equivalent of the JD or LLB degree. Applicants who intend to sit for the New York bar exam following graduation should be aware of the requirements of legal education before applying to take the New York bar exam. Rules for admission of attorneys who studied law in a country other than the U.S.

This program primarily attracts foreign lawyers with a first degree in law who would like to increase their understanding of American legal principles or to hone their skills in specialized areas. From this popular LL.M. program, we enroll 55-60 students.

Because of the class meeting times and the amount of course work required of full-time students at Columbia Law School, it is impossible to maintain a full-time job at the same time. Students who wish to work usually find part-time work on campus. Due to visa regulations, international students can only work on campus. Browser Requirements Copyright© 2007, Columbia Law School. For questions or comments, please contact the webmaster.

The full-time program could be completed in one year. Students would enroll in 12 credits for fall, 12 credits for spring, and 6 credits for summer. Summer course work would be completed in the form of an internship The part-time program could be completed in two, possibly three years. Students would enroll in 6 credits for fall, 6 credits for spring, and 3 credits for summer. Summer course work would be completed in the form of an internship. Yes.

this time, scholarship funds are not available for the LL.M. program. Fortunately, as a result of our affordable tuition rates, The University of Akron School of Law has been recognized as the #1 and #2 Best Value Law School in America by The National Jurist and by Pre-Law Insider. Under the program, all students have to enroll in either an internship or an externship. We envision placing students in such agencies as the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S.

Law classes typically begin between August 22-27 for the fall semester and between January 11-13 for the spring semester. However, orientation for international LL.M. students will begin approximately 2 weeks before classes begin in the fall and approximately 1 week before classes begin in the spring. In addition, registration and check-in as well as other orientation activities will take place before the first day of class.

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The LL.M. program is designed for foreign-trained lawyers. However, those with a U.S. J.D. degree may apply for the LL.M. thesis, S.J.D. or Ph.D. programs.

The JD/LLM Program in International and Comparative Law is designed for students to study for both the JD degree and the LLM degree at the same time. This is a joint degree program that differs from the LLM program for foreign lawyers and uses a different application form. To learn more about applying to the JD/LLM Program in International and Comparative Law visit http://www.law.duke.edu/internat/comparative.html

It is not necessary to wait until you have taken the LSAT. You may submit your application anytime between October 1st and the application deadline (March 15th). Once you have tested, the Law School Admissions Council will automatically forward your LSAT score to the law school.

LL.M. is Latin for Legum Magister, signifying Master of Laws. In Latin abbreviations, the plural form of a word is indicated by doubling the letter - hence the "LL." is short for Laws. The word "legum" is the possessive plural form of the Latin word lex that means specific laws.

No. The same opportunities exist for a program for Hispanics, or any other emerging minorities. Thus far, the three participating communities have concentrated on the African American community. In Lakeland, three white participants have been in the first two classes. One was a prominent local business leader who liked the program and wanted to see it from the inside. Then there were two women who applied because they wanted the learning experience.

No, Mobile Americans is not insurance. Actually, our members enjoy the flexibility of this healthcare program because it allows the acceptance of pre-existing conditions and it does not have the complications of claim forms or waiting periods. We use our national volume power to negotiate the lowest prices available and the savings are passed on to our members.

No - we accept all nationalities, our only requirement is that you are a fluent English speaker. Please check any visa requirements for your nationality.

The Challenge is open to anyone who wants to participate. Being overweight is a problem that impacts everyone, and it is putting more than 135 million Americans at increased risk of life-threatening but preventable illness. We’re focusing on the African-American community because it has been particularly hard-hit – and is fighting back. The Challenge will give participants the tools and principles to lose the weight and get control back over a healthier lifestyle.

Mandatory orientation for the Graduate Legal Studies Program is on August 12, 2007. Classes start August 22, 2007. Upon completion of either the LL.M. or M.C.L. degree, students with approved foreign-legal education may sit for the New York State bar exam. More information can be found at www.nybarexam.org. For more information about official American Bar Association standards, see http://www.abanet.org/legaled/standards/councilstatements.html.

Application materials and instructions can be downloaded, or you can apply online with a credit card. Both forms are on the application page of our web site. If you need a paper copy of the application, you may request one from the Graduate Legal Studies Office.

It is important to determine a law school’s quality and reputation before beginning a course. One way to assess the quality of an LL.M. program is to consult the various published law school rankings. Students planning to study in the United States should make sure the university they want to apply for is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). This is particularly important for students who intend to earn their degree through distance learning.

Of course, if you plan to study for an LL.M. at an institution that does not teach in English, you do not have too much to worry about. Many law schools, however, provide some if not all of their instruction in English. Most English-speaking schools have established ways of assessing an applicant’s English ability if they are not native speakers. The most common standard examination of English proficiency in the United States is the TOEFL.

Yes. Current Cornell LL.M. students must submit a transfer application no later than April 1st. The transfer procedures and requirements will, in general, be the same as those applied to J.D. students at other law schools who seek to transfer into our J.D. program, except the LSAT is not required. If there is room in the J.D. program, the Admissions Committee will admit students when their grades in our LL.M.

Maybe. Several of our students have been able to fulfill the requirements to qualify for the New York bar exam while completing the LL.M. degree. In general, you need a minimum of two courses in basic American law from the approved subject list. Our academic services group will work with students to confirm enrollment and degree completion. It may be necessary for you to take more than the minimum 40 units to achieve both the program requirements and the NY bar subjects.