Applying for an LLM degree in the U.S.?

Applying for an LLM degree in the U.S.? Visit the Legal-Ease International, Inc. Web page
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Learn about excellent LLM programs in all areas of the U.S. click on each schools website.
For a glossary of LLM terms go to http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/glossary.php

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law LL.M. Program

Pacific McGeorge offers graduate programs for both domestically trained attorneys and foreign trained attorneys. Whether you seek an advanced legal program focusing on U.S. Law, Transnational Business or Water Resources, Pacific McGeorge is the right place for you.

The Water Resources Law LL.M. and J.S.D. programs emphasize interdisciplinary natural resources classes, simulations and case studies, a robust field placement experience, and advanced substantive law course work. Choose from two tracks: U.S. Law or International.

The LL.M. in Transnational Business Practice trains lawyers, whether they are educated in civil law or common law jurisdiction, to practice in the field of international business law, preparing them for a career in the global economy.  Choose from two tracks: With internship or Without.

The U.S. Law & Policy LL.M. program is designed specifically for lawyers or graduates with a law degree granted from schools in their home country who seek to learn the foundations of the United States law.

Pacific McGeorge’s International Law Program was ranked No. 17 and No. 19 in the country by the 2012 and 2013 U.S. News & World Report. Other than international law, public law, and advocacy, students can take advantage of several programs to help give their law school experience a more global flavor. Along with exchange programs, we have developed relationships with many institutions to help our students gain international perspective and insight. Each year, Pacific McGeorge School of Law, offers innovative summer programs in Austria, Guatemala and Africa.

As a Pacific McGeorge graduate student in beautiful Sacramento, California, you will join an international community comprised of students from all over the world. Practicing legal skills doesn’t always happen in classroom or during an internship. Student organizations play an integral role in the campus environment and educational process for law students at Pacific McGeorge and through them students have access to additional social and academic opportunities. The Sacramento community is diverse and you will have no problem finding several fun and educational extracurricular activities to do in between classes and studying.

Find out more at go.mcgeorge.edu/llms

LLM programs at Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Learn about the LLM programs at Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

http://www.case.edu/law/llm/

http://www.case.edu/law/llm/

Ohio State University LL.M. Program

You may know that The Ohio State University is one of the largest research universities in the United States—with more than 55,000 students—but you may not realize that our LL.M. program is quite small.  We purposely limit enrollment to 35 students each year.  This enables you to receive a high level of personal attention from program staff, yet still enjoy the wide variety of academic, art, culture, sport and recreation activities offered on campus.

The top-ranked Moritz College of Law offers LL.M. students a learning environment that is second to none. We proudly bring together students, faculty and staff from all backgrounds to work and learn together.  As a result, our students are uniquely ready and able to address a wide spectrum of issues facing our diverse world.  Our professors are accessible and approachable, and foster an atmosphere of respect and collegiality.   The Moritz community is truly a family of scholars.

We are thrilled to make a special announcement.  We have added four NEW scholarships this year:

·          Scholarship for the Americas
·          Scholarship for Africa
·          Scholarship for Europe
·          Scholarship for Southeast Asia

These are a great addition to our current awards—the Moritz LL.M. Scholarship and the Jones Day Scholarship.  We also continue to offer significant tuition discounts to COLFUTURO, Fulbright and Muskie awardees.  You can learn more at our scholarship page . [link to http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/admissions/llm/financial-information/scholarships/]

Please feel free to share this news with colleagues, professors and friends!

http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/admissions/llm/

Advantages of an LLM at the University of Iowa

Each year the College of Law admits students to pursue studies leading to the LLM degree. We invite you to consider the ways in which our LLM might meet your needs. We provide practical training and a path to bar admission and opportunities for in-depth research in a world-class setting. Our comfortable environment and affordable cost of living mean our LLM students get high value and support. Please explore the options below and consider the Iowa LLM Advantages!

The Iowa Advantages: Iowa's LLM program offers many advantages

• A top-ranked law faculty teaching issues at the forefront of today's legal developments
• The College of Law being part of a major research university
• Special facilities for foreign and international work, including one of the largest law libraries in the country and a Writing Resource Center for help with legal writing
• Availability of ESL assistance, including the possibility of conditional admittance
• Tuition costs and cost of living that are below peer institutions
• A small program that allows close interaction between faculty and students
• A university town that combines the friendliness and ease of living for which the region is justly famous—with first-class cultural and sporting events

 http://www.law.uiowa.edu/international

For more information on LLM terms visit the Glossary of terms at http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/glossary.php 

University of Texas School of Law LL.M. Program

The University of Texas School of Law announces a new LL.M. concentration in Human Rights & Comparative Constitutional Law

This new and innovative concentration will provide students with a robust, critical, and comparative foundation in both human rights and constitutional law. It will also offer students a comprehensive understanding of contemporary human rights practices, including uses of constitutional law, in both domestic and international settings.

The concentration is offered in cooperation with the law school's Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice. The concentration builds on two strengths of the UT Law - its constitutional law faculty, often considered to be among the best in the country, and the internationally recognized Rapoport Center, which serves as a focal point at the University for critical, interdisciplinary analysis and practice of human rights and social justice. The Rapoport Center includes more than100 affiliated faculty from across campus and collaborates closely with a number of other acclaimed centers.

Each student may design an individual course of study tailored to his or her academic and professional interests, taking advantage of extensive curricular and clinical offerings, devoted inter-disciplinary faculty, and ongoing research projects and working groups at the Rapoport Center. 

Please see our website for more information:
http://www.utexas.edu/law/academics/degrees/llm/index.php

Texas Tech LL.M. Program

Texas Tech University School of Law recently invited its LL.M. students to attend the Lubbock Area Bar Association meeting where students had the opportunity to network with local attorneys and legal professionals. LL.M. candidates then had the opportunity to hear from Representative Tryon Lewis from the Texas House of Representatives, who discussed the current state of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Texas and forthcoming legislative changes to the Alternative Dispute Resolution structure in Texas.

This is just one of the many ways that Texas Tech Law strives to enrich the academic experiences or our LL.M. students and provide students with opportunities to interact with American lawyers and judges.”

http://www.law.ttu.edu/acp/academics/llm/

University of Houston LLM Program

Located in Houston, students in the LL.M. program at the University of Houston Law Center study in the nation’s fourth-largest city, home of the world’s largest medical complex and considered the energy capital of the world and a global leader in international business. Excellence and flexibility are hallmarks of the graduate program. With more than 200 courses, UH Law Center’s LL.M. curriculum is one of the most extensive in the nation. Renowned for its quality and professionalism, the program draws students from around the globe.

 With six distinct specialty programs, the Law Center offers a course of study to fit varied interests and professional needs. Two programs – Health Law and Intellectual Property and Information Law – consistently rank in the Top 10, according to U.S. News & World Report, while the Tax Law program ranks 18th. The other highly regarded programs are Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, International Law, and Foreign Scholars in which foreign-trained lawyers can design a general course of study or customize their curriculum to their specific interests. The LL.M. degree can be earned full-time or part-time.

http://law.uh.edu/llm/

International student Otiotio shares his perspective on the LLM Program at University of Tulsa

1. How did you hear about TU? How did you decide to go here for your LLM?
   I heard about TU from the LSAC. I actually applied for admission to four Law Schools through LSAC, and was offered admission by all, but I chose TU because of the energy law concentration program.
2. As an international law student, how were you received by the TU community?  What was one thing you had to get used to when you first arrived?
   The faculty and students of the College of Law were amazing. I was warmly received in the University community, and I felt like I have been at TU for a long time. As an international student I had to get used to the weather, and I had to read about the US legal system, and research method to enable me follow what is been taught in class.
3. What is your opinion of the faculty at TU?
   I have a very high opinion about the faculty at TU College of Law. They are accomplished, internationally recognized scholars and professionals who dedicate their time to preparing students for an outstanding legal career. They had a good rapport with the students and are always available to attend to students.
4. What kind of energy-related classes did you take at TU? How did they influence you/your legal education?
   I took Basic Oil and Gas Law, Advance Oil and Gas Law, International Energy Law, Water Law, and International Environmental Law. These courses have prepared me to have a specialized knowledge on complex legal issues relating to energy around the world.  I now have a concrete understanding of the theory, practice and advocacy of global energy and environmental law issues.
5. What are your professional aspirations now that you have your TU LLM?
   I intend to further my education by doing a PHD or SJD in Energy Law.
6. Is there anything else you want to say to prospective foreign LLMs interested in energy law at TU?
   I will recommend the program to any student who is interested in energy law. But prospective foreign students should know that even though they are lawyers, they are attending school in a different jurisdiction with a different legal system. Therefore they should be ready to adapt to the new system and learn from the faculty as well as other students. In that way they are bound to succeed. It is very important for students to prepare ahead of class so as to fully participate in class.

http://www.utulsa.edu/law/energylawllm

Prepare for The Challenges of Global Practice

Pursue the Master of Laws (LL.M.) in American Law at one of New York State’s premier private research institutions. Syracuse University College of Law’s LL.M. in American Law offers foreign-trained legal professionals the opportunity to broaden their professional goals through the study of U.S. laws and the American legal process. The LL.M. program is compliant with the core requirements of the New York State Board of Law Examiners.  We offer conditional admission to students who are seeking to develop their English proficiency while preparing to enroll in the LL.M. program. LL.M. students may focus their studies on a variety of substantive areas, including International Human Rights Law, Counterterrorism and National Security Law, Intellectual Property Law and IP Commercialization, Comparative Disability Law, and many others.

http://law.syr.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/llm-admissions/index.aspx

Graduate School Information Sessions in Tokyo, Seoul, and Shanghai

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, LL.M. Program

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law will be present at the QS World Grad School Tour Information Sessions in Tokyo, Seoul, and Shanghai. Please feel free to join us on the following dates to speak one-on-one with our LL.M. staff about our LL.M. Program in United States Law and the advantages of studying at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.

Tokyo
Tuesday, 29 October
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo
1-1-50 Shirokanedai Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-8640, Japan
Tel: +81 03 3447 3111
Fax: +81 03 3447 6403
17:00 – 20:00 (15:30 – 17:00: Pre-Fair presentations and panels)

Seoul
Thursday, 31 October
Renaissance Seoul Hotel
676 Yeoksam-dong Gangnam-gu
Seoul, 135-915, South Korea
Tel : + 82-2-5550501
Fax :+ 82-2-5538118

http://law.loyno.edu/llm-united-states-law

Advantages of an LLM at the University of Iowa

Each year the College of Law admits students to pursue studies leading to the LLM degree. We invite you to consider the ways in which our LLM might meet your needs. We provide practical training and a path to bar admission and opportunities for in-depth research in a world-class setting. Our comfortable environment and affordable cost of living mean our LLM students get high value and support. Please explore the options below and consider the Iowa LLM Advantages!

The Iowa Advantages: Iowa's LLM program offers many advantages

• A top-ranked law faculty teaching issues at the forefront of today's legal developments
• The College of Law being part of a major research university
• Special facilities for foreign and international work, including one of the largest law libraries in the country and a Writing Resource Center for help with legal writing
• Availability of ESL assistance, including the possibility of conditional admittance
• Tuition costs and cost of living that are below peer institutions
• A small program that allows close interaction between faculty and students
• A university town that combines the friendliness and ease of living for which the region is justly famous—with first-class cultural and sporting events

 http://www.law.uiowa.edu/international

See our glossary of terms http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/glossary.php 

University of North Carolina LL.M. Program

LL.M. at UNC from UNC School of Law on Vimeo.

The one-year Master of Laws degree, LL.M., is for foreign lawyers who have already received a primary law degree from universities in their home countries. The LL.M. Program in United States Law offers international lawyers the opportunity to develop mastery of key areas of American law in one of the nation's top law schools.

The program builds on the school's existing international program, which includes exchange, study abroad and visiting scholar programs, and faculty expertise in the most pressing global legal issues. LL.M. students receive legal training in American law through the school's nationally recognized centers and areas of academic strength in legal fields that are in high demand throughout the world.

LL.M. students take most of their classes together with UNC law students, sharing their international perspective with and learning American law from UNC faculty and students. Legal areas in which LL.M. students may concentrate their law studies at UNC include:

• Corporate and Commercial Law
• Banking and Finance
• Intellectual Property
• Environmental Law
• Health Care Law
• Human Rights and Civil Rights Law
• International and Comparative Law
• Public Law and Regulation

In addition to the UNC law curriculum, LL.M. students may also receive instruction outside the law school, taking advantage of opportunities in other departments on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus. The LL.M. program encourages collaboration between its students and University faculty and students, particularly those in business school and international studies.

http://www.law.unc.edu/academics/degreeprograms/llm/default.aspx

 

See our glossary of terms http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/glossary.php

Texas Tech University Team Building Trip

Texas Tech University School of Law LLM’s recently participated in a day-long team-building trip on which they visited two iconic West Texas attractions and a major West Texas law firm involved in international trade relations. The students first visited nearby Palo Duro Canyon, which is the second largest canyon in the U.S. and often referred to as “The Grand Canyon of Texas.” The students then had an opportunity to visit the Cadillac Ranch, one of the most famous pop culture monuments located along the famous Route 66, often referred to as the “Main Street of America.” While at the Cadillac Ranch, students participated in the ongoing tradition of modifying the designs and colors of the display with their own unique designs using a can or two of spray paint. Finally, before going to dinner at The Big Texan, another popular Route 66 destination, LL.M. students were treated to a guided tour of The Underwood Law Firm, P.C., a 101 year old law firm in Amarillo, TX. There they met attorneys and shareholders, Tom Morris and Alan Rhodes, who provided several short talks on their careers and the history of the law firm and its international work. Among other things, Mr. Morris talked about his U.S. Supreme Court argument in the landmark case of Graham v. Deere in 1966, which involved patent disputes.

This is just one of the many ways that Texas Tech Law strives to make its LL.M. students’ experiences memorable, educational, and distinct.

For more information, please visit: www.law.ttu.edu/llm.

For more information on Legal English terms see http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/glossary.php

LL.M. in American Legal Studies Hofstra Law School

This program is tailored to lawyers who earned their law degrees abroad and are looking to learn more about the U.S. legal system in a global context. It is a particularly helpful course of study for those wanting to work for multinational corporations or state or federal government. Explore the LL.M. in American Legal Studies curriculum.

http://law.hofstra.edu/admissions/llmprogram/index.html

For more information on LLM terms please see http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/glossary.php

Admiralty and Maritime L.L.M Program

Charleston, South Carolina is a high-volume, expanding port and a world-class resort city.  The past two years, Condé Nast Traveler rated Charleston the number one city for travelers in the U.S.  The Charleston School of Law is located in the historic peninsula of the city within view of eighteenth-century church spires and the busy waterfront.  By combining both historic preservation and vital maritime commerce, Charleston is the perfect place for a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in admiralty and maritime law.

The admiralty and maritime law LL.M. program at the Charleston School of Law enrolled its first class in the fall of 2013.  The primary objective of the program is to bring students together with the most experienced practitioners, judges, and professors who possess a broad range of admiralty law specialties, and with the non-lawyer maritime professionals who make the port of Charleston such a success. 

Please visit our website: http://www.charlestonlaw.edu/Academic-Affairs/Admiralty-LLM.aspx

Texas Tech University School of Law LL.M.

Texas Tech University School of Law LL.M. students attended a special seminar luncheon with Professor Cassie Christopher. Professor Christopher heads up Texas Tech's team of professionals that focuses on helping law students prepare for and pass the various Bar Exams which they are planning to take. The intimate setting provided LL.M. students with a wealth of information on several States' requirements for foreign lawyers to qualify to sit for the bar examination, and provided time for them to ask detailed questions about their own situation. This is just one of the many ways Texas Tech strives to meet the needs of its LL.M. students.

For more information, please visit: http://www. law.ttu.edu/llm.

 For information on LLM terms see the glossary at http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/glossary.php

At Loyola, you can learn both Civil and Common Law in the mixed jurisdiction state of Louisiana

We are pleased to provide you a unique opportunity to study in Louisiana, the only U.S. state with a private law system based on the civil law. With the adoption of common law institutions and concepts, Louisiana is a “mixed jurisdiction”. At Loyola, you can learn both civil and common law, to give you a strategic advantage in your legal career.

You will enjoy Loyola’s global focus, drawing upon our students from many nations, our association with prestigious foreign law schools, and our location in New Orleans, a port city with a diverse cultural heritage.

We seek to provide you a high quality advanced legal education, in an enjoyable environment, as you prepare for a career in the globalized legal community. Our faculty and staff seek to assist you in achieving your academic, personal, and career goals, whether you wish to work in Louisiana, New York, or other states post-LL.M., or return to your home country or go to a 3rd country.

Loyola’s service philosophy is consistent with our Jesuit heritage, and we prioritize meeting reasonable expectations of our LL.M. students.

What Makes Loyola Unique?
• Study Civil Law in the Civil Code jurisdiction of Louisiana (like many European, Latin American & Middle Eastern jurisdictions).
• Also study Common Law (like all other U.S. states, and in the U.K., Canada, Australia & throughout the Commonwealth).
• Qualify to sit for the New York (common law), Louisiana (civil law) & other U.S. bar exams.
• Work with an individual faculty mentor assigned to you to help monitor your academic success.
• Dedicated career services will help you achieve your career goals.
• Gain hands on legal experience in law clinics, with real live clients.
• Enjoy small, personalized legal research and writing classes.
• Undertake U.S. and overseas internships, special projects and public interest activities.
• Study in Loyola’s overseas summer programs.
• Take specialized elective courses with J.D. students, and be immersed in U.S. legal education.
• Join J.D. students in strong student organizations.
• Receive a 1st class U.S. legal education in a program dedicated to its LL.M. students.
• Receive U.S. law training to help prepare you for work in a globalized economy.
• Take complimentary skills courses to enhance your legal experience and knowledge.
• Enjoy life in New Orleans!

http://law.loyno.edu/llm-united-states-law

For more funding options, see http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/funding.php

LL.M. in Transnational Business Practice

The LL.M. in Transnational Business Practice trains lawyers to practice in the field of international business law. Whether trained in civil or common law, an LL.M. in Transnational Business Practice from Pacific McGeorge further prepares lawyers for a career in the global economy.

One of the program highlights is that students gain access to the the Pacific McGeorge Global Center for Business & Development, which stands at the interface between the global economy and the legal profession. The Global Center facilitates scholarship and curricular innovation, and hosts a number of international events every year, such as our distinguished guests of the International Jurist Series.

http://www.mcgeorge.edu/Future_Students/LLM_and_JSD_Programs/LLM_in_Transnational_Business_Practice.htm

 

For more LLM information see http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/advanced.php to learn more about Advanced Degrees.

Master of Laws ( LLM) at the University of Iowa

Each year the College of Law admits students to pursue studies leading to the LLM degree. We invite you to consider the ways in which our LLM might meet your needs. We provide practical training and a path to bar admission and opportunities for in-depth research in a world-class setting. Our comfortable environment and affordable cost of living mean our LLM students get high value and support. Please explore the options below and consider the Iowa LLM Advantages!

Introduction
As a top public law school, The University of Iowa College of Law offers a great deal for prospective LLM students. Practical Training and Path to Bar Admission: If you are interested in qualifying for a bar examination, you can benefit from our LLM Legal Analysis, Writing and Research course, and core courses including Contracts, Property, Torts and Professional Responsibility. Our extended orientation provides an introduction to US law that will ensure your success as you launch your studies. In addition to the basics, choose from our large variety of regularly offered courses, most of which are open to LLM candidates.

http://www.law.uiowa.edu/international

Please contact llm@uiowa.edu for more information.
For more information on funding see http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/funding.php.

University of Texas LL.M. Program

The Law School offers a single LL.M. degree, with five different concentrations. The general program in "U.S. Law for Foreign Lawyers" provides a basic understanding of the U.S. legal system to professionals who received their first law degrees at foreign law schools. Students in this general program may focus on a particular area of law or sample courses in a wide variety of subjects. The four specialized concentrations provide the opportunity for a student to complete specified courses and obtain a certificate of specialization in: (1) business, (2) global energy, international arbitration, and environmental law, (3) intellectual property, or (4) Latin American and international law. The Law School will also consider, on an individual basis, a proposal to earn an ad hoc certificate of specialization in another area (such as health or human rights).

http://www.utexas.edu/law/academics/degrees/llm/

For more information visit the Legal-Ease International Inc website at http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/glossary.php to learn more LLM terms.

Highly Ranked Reputation

Texas Tech's ABA-accredited and 17th-ranked "Best Value" law school, by pre-Law/National Jurist Magazine (2010), is known for producing well prepared practitioners, evidenced by a consistently high Bar passage rate, and nationally-ranked advocacy and legal writing programs. The law school offers an abundance of symposia, institutes, and guest presentations featuring jurists, professors, and lawyers from around the nation and the world.

http://www.law.ttu.edu/acp/academics/llm/

For more information see the glossary of legal terms http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/glossary.php

University of Tulsa LL.M. Program

The University of Tulsa College of Law welcomed a new incoming class of LLMs and visiting international scholars this past week. They are lawyers from South America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe who have come to TU Law particularly for the law school’s energy concentration. This year TU Law has added a course on Climate Change that is open to LLMs. The online application goes live on 9/1 for the upcoming applications to the 2014-15 LLM class.

http://www.utulsa.edu/law/energylawllm

For information on LLM Funding go to http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/funding.php.

Information on Student Visas

Legal-Ease International, Inc. now has information on Student Visas.

Click here to learn more.

What are the different kind of Visas?
What must the student do?
How long can you stay in the U.S.?
What are some other useful websites?

The answers can be found http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/visa.php

TOEFL Exam Information

LL.M. applicants from non-English speaking countries applying to law schools in the U.S., U.K., Canada, or Australia will normally have to show, as part of their LL.M. application, that they possess the necessary English language proficiency to follow an LL.M. program. While there are other language tests that are accepted, the TOEFL is the most popular among law schools in North America.

Learn more about the TOEFL exam at http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/toefl.php

 

University of Oklahoma graduates have published works in South America

Three recent University of Oklahoma College of Law LL.M. graduates have already had works published in South America.

Lais Almada (’13) and Carolina Araujo de Azevedo (’13), were published in the Brazilian Law Review. A link to the website is supplied here: http://www.panoramaofbrazilianlaw.com/index.php/BrLaw/issue/current. Lais and Carolina expressed thanks for all the support they had from OU and the faculty.

In addition, Nicolas de la Plaza (’13) published a paper in Argentina’s second biggest legal journal http://opinion.infobae.com/nicolas-de-la-plaza/2013/07/20/el-arreglo-con-chevron-es-bueno/.

http://www.law.ou.edu/content/about-llm-program

For more information on Advanced Law Degrees go to: http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/advanced.php.

Texas Tech LL.M. Information

All LL.M. applicants are eligible for a competitive $1,000 scholarship to help students qualify for resident tuition, rather than non-resident tuition. Highly-qualified LL.M. applicants will also be considered for special recognition as one of a limited number of Dean’s Scholars. A Dean’s Scholar is awarded an ad-ditional scholarship. 

 

Some applicants may qualify for "advanced standing" based upon prior courses taken in the area of U.S. law or U.S. common law. Qualifying students are given up to six hours of credit toward their LL.M. degree for courses taken prior to enrollment, which could result in substantial savings of time and financial resources. 

 

http://www.law.ttu.edu/acp/academics/llm/

 

 For more informaton on Funding your LLM go to http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/funding.php

Hofstra University Law School

Hofstra University Law School now offers an LL.M. Program in American Legal Studies LL.M. for foreign-trained lawyers (fall semester enrollment only.

The degree can be completed in two semesters for students attending full time.

Right outside of New York City this is an excellent place to study law and acquire an LLM.

Please see the link below

http://law.hofstra.edu/admissions/

For information on the terms you need to apply for an LLM see the Legal-Ease International LLM Section, glossary of Legal Terms

http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/glossary.php.

Southwestern Law School LL.M. Program

LLM students on at Southwestern Law School, in Los Angeles, California, get the added advantage of studying in a first rate city with beautiful things to do.

                                         The first is at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles

 the second is from a tour of Hollywood

                                            and the third is at the Getty Museum in Malibu!

For baseball fans,  LL.M. Students can also catch the Dodger games.

See the LL.M. website for Southwestern for more information. http://www.swlaw.edu/

You can also learn more about LLM programs at http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/
Learn about applications for LLM programs at http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/applications.php
What is a Toefl exam? http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/toefl.php

Great Class at University of Houston Law School

Great group of students from around the world. All the LLM Candidates did so well!

For more information go to Legal-Ease International Inc. http://www.legalenglish.com/ and see the LLM instruction and LLM information.

Texas Tech University School of Law New to Legal-Ease International LLM Line-up!

We are proud to include Texas Tech University School of Law as the newest member of the Legal-Ease International website family.

Texas Tech University is a major research university offering more than 100 master’s degree programs and over 50 doctoral programs.  More than 32,000 students attend the University including 1,250 from 100 countries. With an enrollment of about 700 students, the ABA-accredited and 18th-ranked “Best Value” law school is consistently recognized for its personal touch, recently ranking 3rd among U.S. law schools for its professor accessibility.

Tech’s LL.M. degree is a 24-credit program designed to offer advanced study in American law to non-U.S. lawyers or students who have earned their first/basic law degree from a non-U.S. law school. Students create a program of study that meets their particular needs, allowing them to focus on one of the many areas in which we provide expertise, such as energy law or U.S. business law.  Except for two required courses, LL.M. students attend their law classes with American J.D. students, providing a diverse educational experience and offering important networking opportunities.  No thesis is required for graduation; however, students may select courses requiring writing projects and/or an independent study that requires the production of a major paper.

Lubbock is in the heart of West Texas where Midwestern values are blended with rugged independence and Southwestern customs.  Lubbock has all the amenities of a major city, but the feel and values of a small town.

Visit their website to learn more about how to apply and the availability of scholarships!

www.law.ttu.edu/LLM

Application Information for Florida Coastal

The Fall term begins September 2, and the application deadline for the Fall is August 19. To complete your application to the LL.M. program, you will need to submit the following four (4) documents. These four documentsmust be submitted through the Law School Admission Council’s (LSAC) website, which you can link to through the LL.M. program’s Apply Online page. The credential evaluation can be submitted through any of the credential evaluation agencies approved by the California Bar Association. Please note that while most credential evaluation agencies will only accept your official law school transcript if it comes in a sealed envelope from your law school, two agencies – A2Z Evaluations LLC and ECE – will accept the official transcript directly from you.

Electronic Application
C.V.
Personal Statement
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TOEFL or IELTS Score – You would be exempt if you are a U.S. citizen. Otherwise, you must obtain a minimum score of 80 on the TOEFL or 6.5 on the IELTS to be eligible for admission into the LL.M. program.

http://www.floridacoastallaw.com/

Legal-Ease Seminar at University of Houston

The University of Houston Law Center is hosting a two-day Legal-Ease seminar on
August 8-9 as part of orientation for incoming foreign LL.M. students. This
year’s class of students come from more than 20 different countries including:
Australia, Brazil, China, France, Russia, Nigeria and Switzerland.

Legal-Ease International specializes in training Legal English to attorneys throughout the
world. The Houston course will cover the appropriate terminology and structure
to be able to create contracts in English.

The University of Houston Law Center offers LL.M. students from across the globe
a number of advantages. Students can choose from one of six specialty programs,
two of which -- Health Law and Intellectual Property & Information Law – are
ranked in the Top Ten according to U.S. News & World Report. Other highly
regarded programs are Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Tax Law,
International Law, and Foreign Scholars in which foreign-trained lawyers can
design a general course of study or customize their curriculum to specific
interests.

With more than 200 courses, UH Law Center’s LL.M. curriculum is one of the
most extensive in the nation. Located in Houston, students will study in the
nation’s fourth-largest city, which is also a global leader in healthcare,
energy, international business and other disciplines. Learn more at
http://www.law.uh.edu/llm/.

Legal-Ease International Inc, Legal English Seminar in Mexico City May 27-31, 2013

Legal-Ease International Inc, Legal English Seminar in Mexico City May 27-31, 2013

Click below to see the students get the Legal English Diploma.

 

LLM Program Materials Showcased in Mexico City!

Legal-Ease International presented a Legal English Seminar in Mexico City May 27-31. Lawyers from all areas of law attended. It was a great opportunity for Law Schools to showcase their LLM Materials and the students enjoyed learning about the programs.

http://www.legalenglish.com/llm/

The University of Tulsa College of Law

The University of Tulsa College of Law is uniquely poised at the vanguard of global energy law and is cultivating the industry leaders of tomorrow. TU College of Law is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a geographic area with a long-standing tradition of energy production and resource management. The college has leveraged this physical and historical advantage to become a renowned institution for energy law in the United States.

On March 1-2 2013, nearly two-hundred students and young attorneys from across the country traveled to TU College of Law for the 2013 Hartrick Symposium: Career Paths for Young Attorneys in the Energy Sector. The University of Tulsa College of Law hosted the conference in conjunction with  The Institute for Energy Law (IEL).  International LL.M. students, J.D. students, and young attorneys participated in an unprecedented networking opportunity rooted in practical, substantive information for the professional prospects of current U.S. and international energy law students.

On the heels of the successful Hartrick symposium, TU Law also co-hosted with the renowned energy law firm of Mogel and Sweet, the exploratory Conference: Energy Issues in the Second Obama Administration. Speakers included representatives from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, expert consultants from the natural gas industry, practicing energy law attorneys, and distinguished energy law faculty. These 2013 events are just the beginning...  

We invite you to explore your options for an LL.M. in American Law with a concentration in Energy Law at The University of Tulsa College of Law.

Applications are still being accepted on a rolling basis for August 2013 admissions.
Admission into the Energy Concentration is limited and competitive.

 Click here to proceed to the TU LL.M. website and discover a future in energy law.

In addition to its campus-based LL.M. Programs, TU College of Law also offers Online Masters of Jurisprudence degrees, for non-lawyers, in:
Indian Law (MJIL)
Energy Law (MJEL)

Pacific McGeorge Graduate Degree Program

Pacific McGeorge School of Law offers graduate programs for both domestic trained attorneys and foreign trained attorneys. Pacific McGeorge’s advanced legal programs focus on U.S. Law, Public Policy, Transnational Business and Water Resources.

Earning a ranking of 17th and 19th amongst International Law Programs by US News & World Report in 2012 and 2013, Pacific McGeorge offers a variety of advanced legal opportunities. An LL.M. from Pacific McGeorge prepares students for bar exam eligibility, job placement or further pursuit of legal studies.

http://www.mcgeorge.edu/Future_Students/LLM_and_JSD_Programs.htm

With its close proximity to the California State Capitol, San Francisco, wine country and Lake Tahoe, Pacific McGeorge's Sacramento campus is in a prime location for living and learning. Pacific McGeorge has dedicated assistance to students who come from all around the world.

UC Davis School of Law

UC Davis School of Law welcomed its first entering class in 1966. Today, the School of Law — housed in Martin Luther King, Jr. Hall on the UC Davis campus — ranks among the country's leading law schools, known for its outstanding ranking, small size, and dedicated faculty of internationally-renowned scholars. The law school's mission is to be a nationally and internationally recognized leader in the development and dissemination of legal knowledge, as well as the training of students to become socially responsible lawyers committed to professional excellence and high ethical standards. Please visit http://www.law.ucdavis.edu to learn more about the excellent record of scholarship, teaching, and service at UC Davis School of Law.

http://www.law.ucdavis.edu/prospective/international-program/index.html

About UC Davis For more than 100 years, UC Davis has engaged in teaching, research and public service that matter to California and transform the world. Located close to the state capital, UC Davis has more than 33,000 students, more than 2,500 faculty and more than 21,000 staff, an annual research budget of nearly $750 million, a comprehensive health system and 13 specialized research centers. The university offers interdisciplinary graduate study and more than 100 undergraduate majors in four colleges — Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Engineering, and Letters and Science. It also houses six professional schools — Education, Law, Management, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing.