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LLM Degree in Law

Application

  • Most LLM students at Duke are professionals with two or more years of experience at well-known law firms, but others may be considered
  • Applicants must hold a first degree in law from an accredited institution outside the United States. The law degree should be the equivalent of the JD or LLB degree. 

  • All applications will receive very careful scrutiny. Admissions will be based on the following criteria:

    • the applicant's academic promise as revealed by previous academic performance;
    • references (a minimum of 2) that demonstrate the applicant's scholarly ability and professional qualifications;
    • the applicant's professional plans, goals and special interests as reflected on the personal statement and resume; and
    • the applicant's English language proficiency.

More information here.

Application

  • Most LLM students at Duke are professionals with two or more years of experience at well-known law firms, but others may be considered
  • Applicants must hold a first degree in law from an accredited institution outside the United States. The law degree should be the equivalent of the JD or LLB degree. 

  • All applications will receive very careful scrutiny. Admissions will be based on the following criteria:

    • the applicant's academic promise as revealed by previous academic performance;
    • references (a minimum of 2) that demonstrate the applicant's scholarly ability and professional qualifications;
    • the applicant's professional plans, goals and special interests as reflected on the personal statement and resume; and
    • the applicant's English language proficiency.

More information here.

Curriculum

Required courses : 

  • Students are required to enroll in a minimum of 21 credit hours in law.
  • Students are required to take Distinctive Aspects of U.S. Law.
  • Students without extensive experience studying in English are required to take Legal Analysis, Research and Writing for International Students.
  • Students are required to produce a substantial piece of academic writing, which is usually satisfied by taking a seminar course or pursuing an independent research project supervised by a faculty member.


Students may also select courses from the curriculum.

Program

Required courses : 

  • Students are required to enroll in a minimum of 21 credit hours in law.
  • Students are required to take Distinctive Aspects of U.S. Law.
  • Students without extensive experience studying in English are required to take Legal Analysis, Research and Writing for International Students.
  • Students are required to produce a substantial piece of academic writing, which is usually satisfied by taking a seminar course or pursuing an independent research project supervised by a faculty member.


Students may also select courses from the curriculum.