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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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