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LLM in Democratic Governance and the Rule of Law

Application

  • Complete application (application form)
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (for TOEFL, the minimum required scores are IBT 100, CBT 250, PBT 600. For IELTS, the minimum required score is 7.0.)
  • A 300-word Essay
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Employer Statement
  • Law School Transcript
  • Copy of Attorney License
  • Resume or CV

More information here

Application

  • Complete application (application form)
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (for TOEFL, the minimum required scores are IBT 100, CBT 250, PBT 600. For IELTS, the minimum required score is 7.0.)
  • A 300-word Essay
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Employer Statement
  • Law School Transcript
  • Copy of Attorney License
  • Resume or CV

More information here

Program

In order to graduate with an LL.M. degree, international students are required to take a minimum of 24 credit hours during the academic year. This includes the fall and spring semesters and the three-week January term.

Because of the highly specialized nature of the ONU LL.M program, all courses but one are mandatory. However, students are encouraged to take additional elective courses that fit their interests and schedules.

Fall Semester (12 hours of required courses)

  • American Legal System (3 credits)
  • Legal Issues in Transitional Democracies - Private Law (3 credits)
  • Comparative Constitutional Law (3 credits)
  • Comparative Administrative Law (3 credits)
  • Elective (optional)

January Term (2 hours of required courses)

  • International Criminal Law (2 credits)
  • Selected Topics in Democratic Governance and Rule of Law (2 credits)
  • Terrorism and Criminal Law (2 credits)

Spring Semester (8 hours of required courses)

  • Legal Issues in Transitional Democracies - Public Law (3 credits)
  • Competitiveness and Corruption (3 credits)
  • Rule of Law Seminar (2 credits)
  • Elective (required, 2 or more credits)

More information here

Curriculum

In order to graduate with an LL.M. degree, international students are required to take a minimum of 24 credit hours during the academic year. This includes the fall and spring semesters and the three-week January term.

Because of the highly specialized nature of the ONU LL.M program, all courses but one are mandatory. However, students are encouraged to take additional elective courses that fit their interests and schedules.

Fall Semester (12 hours of required courses)

  • American Legal System (3 credits)
  • Legal Issues in Transitional Democracies - Private Law (3 credits)
  • Comparative Constitutional Law (3 credits)
  • Comparative Administrative Law (3 credits)
  • Elective (optional)

January Term (2 hours of required courses)

  • International Criminal Law (2 credits)
  • Selected Topics in Democratic Governance and Rule of Law (2 credits)
  • Terrorism and Criminal Law (2 credits)

Spring Semester (8 hours of required courses)

  • Legal Issues in Transitional Democracies - Public Law (3 credits)
  • Competitiveness and Corruption (3 credits)
  • Rule of Law Seminar (2 credits)
  • Elective (required, 2 or more credits)

More information here