LLM for International Lawyers
Designed for law students who are interested in increasing their knowledge of the United States or international law. Optional certificate programs allow specialization.
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Apply to one of our outstanding LLM, MLS, or JSD programs today and learn from world-class faculty while interacting with exceptional colleagues and taking advantage of unique learning opportunities outside the classroom. Learn more about WashULaw graduate law programs with our Virtual Tour.
Graduate Student Spotlight
Graduate Student Spotlight
Marsha Clarke
JD ’13, NDR LLM ’15
"The NDR LLM program at WU prepared me for a variety of career paths both here in the US and overseas. I am far more skilled - and far more marketable – as a result of my added degree."
Xiangyuan Yu
US Law LLM ’19
"I love WashULaw, not only because it boasts world renowned experts dedicated to teaching, but also because it pays great attention to students' career development, for which I'm very grateful."
Frederike Wilhelmi
IP & Tech LLM '10
"The Copyright and Trademark Practice classes were amazing. I learned the ins-and-outs of IP law from successful practicing attorneys! I enjoyed learning about the U.S. legal system, and through discussions with professors and fellow students, I realized that similar policies can be advanced in different ways."
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Learn MoreProfessional Licensure & Bar Examinations
The requirements for WashULaw’s LL.M.. JSD and MLS degrees are not designed to satisfy the legal education requirement to sit for the bar exam in any state. Receiving an LL.M., JSD or MLS degree alone will not satisfy state bar eligibility requirements. Most U.S. states require a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school to be eligible for professional licensure. Some states allow students who completed their legal education in a foreign country to take the bar exam, subject to certain conditions, which can include an LL.M. degree at an ABA-approved law school. Foreign-trained LL.M. students who intend to take a U.S. bar exam should review the applicable rules and regulations to determine whether they meet the requirements to obtain professional licensure in a specific state.
This disclosure does not guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny your application. Furthermore, this disclosure does not account for changes in state laws or regulations that occur after matriculation to the LL.M. or MLS program that may impact your application. Enrolled students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by their state(s) of choice. Links to each jurisdiction’s bar authority is provided below.
Additionally, the National Council of Bar Examiners’ Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements provides details and contact information for state bar authorities.
BAR AUTHORITIES
- ALABAMA
- ALASKA
- ARIZONA
- ARKANSAS
- CALIFORNIA
- COLORADO
- CONNECTICUT
- DELAWARE
- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
- FLORIDA
- GEORGIA
- HAWAII
- IDAHO
- ILLINOIS
- INDIANA
- IOWA
- KANSAS
- KENTUCKY
- LOUISIANA
- MAINE
- MARYLAND
- MASSACHUSETTS
- MICHIGAN
- MINNESOTA
- MISSISSIPPI
- MISSOURI
- MONTANA
- NEBRASKA
- NEVADA
- NEW HAMPSHIRE
- NEW JERSEY
- NEW MEXICO
- NEW YORK
- NORTH CAROLINA
- NORTH DAKOTA
- OHIO
- OKLAHOMA
- OREGON
- PENNSYLVANIA
- RHODE ISLAND
- SOUTH CAROLINA
- SOUTH DAKOTA
- TENNESSEE
- TEXAS
- UTAH
- VERMONT
- VIRGINIA
- WASHINGTON
- WEST VIRGINIA
- WISCONSIN
- WYOMING
- GUAM
- COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
- REPUBLIC OF PALAU
- PUERTO RICO
- VIRGIN ISLANDS