LL.M.

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If you are a foreign attorney or hold a degree that qualifies you to practice law from a school outside the United States, the University of California Hastings invites you to apply for a one-year LL.M. degree in U.S. Legal Studies.

UC Hastings offers a dynamic and engaging intellectual community committed to the pursuit of justice and the highest professional standards. Our LL.M. graduates hold a wide variety of positions in law, business, and education both in the United States and around the world. As an LL.M. candidate at UC Hastings you can pursue a general degree in U.S. Law or a specialization in Dispute Resolution and Legal Process, International Law and Human Rights, Taxation, Science, Technology and Intellectual Property, International Business and Trade, or Family Law. UC Hastings also offers a unique transfer program that allows qualified LL.M. candidates to apply to the J.D. program.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from October 1st to May 1st.  The priority deadline for financial aid and scholarships is March 1st. If you have any questions, please contact us at 415-565-4817 or email llm@uchastings.edu.

If you are have already been admitted or are a current LL.M. student, please visit Global Programs for more information.