The College of Law’s course offerings are divided primarily on a semester basis (Fall and Spring) constituting one full academic year. LL.M. students must complete 24 Law credits (minimum 12 credits per semester) in the academic year to qualify for graduation. In the first semester, LL.M. students are required to enroll in three courses designed for the LL.M. program: Introduction to American Legal Studies (3 credits); U.S. Legal Writing for LL.M. Students (2 credits); and the International LL.M. Skills Course (1 credit). Students must also enroll in Professional Responsibility (3 credits) in either the Fall or Spring semester; and each student must fulfill a Writing Requirement in either semester. This requirement allows the LL.M. student to engage deeply with a faculty member to produce a significant research paper and can be accomplished through one of our many seminar classes or by Independent Research credit. Our LL.M. students are encouraged to enroll in the core, common law first-year classes such as American Constitutional Law and Contracts as well as to use their electives to explore an array of course offerings and specializations.

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