Students in the LLM program complete at least twenty-four credits hours in order to earn the LLM degree. This generally occurs within one academic year. Three courses are designed specifically for LLM students and are required to complete the program: Introduction to Law. All students in the program earn one credit hour by participating in this intensive course, which occurs immediately preceding the start of regular semester course work. This course provides a high-level introduction to the structure of the U.S. government, foundational legal concepts, and the case law and statutory components of the U.S. legal system. The course also familiarizes students with how to prepare for and participate most fully in courses at the College of Law. The U.S. Legal System. This three-credit course expands upon the foundation laid in Introduction to Law. Students gain a more advanced understanding of the critical features of the U.S. legal tradition, the functional components and participants in our legal system, and key legal concepts including legal ethics and professional responsibility. Legal Research & Writing for LLM Students. This three-credit course is similar to our traditional legal research & writing course, designed, however, to meet the needs of non-native English speakers. It is designed to help students develop the written communication skills, research skills, and persuasion strategies needed in both law school and professional practice as a lawyer

Below you will find the five most common career pathways taken by Cincinnati Law graduates. There are a number of things to consider when determining your personal career path. You will want to reflect on the area of law you most enjoy, your geographic limitations, financial and time commitments, and finally, the type of setting in which you work best. After familiarizing yourself with the different types of careers listed below, be sure to consult our career pathways chart – available in the CPD, which will map out the steps you should be taking to acquire your dream job!