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LLM in Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution

Admission

Completed applications must include:


  • Application Form: LLM application or MS application
  • Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume
  • Application Fee: Your application fee has been waived.
  • Writing Sample (MS applicants only): Acceptable samples are a published article, a risk assessment paper, executive summary documenting a project or a decision point, exam paper or research paper.

Please click here for further information about the application process.

Admission

Completed applications must include:


  • Application Form: LLM application or MS application
  • Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume
  • Application Fee: Your application fee has been waived.
  • Writing Sample (MS applicants only): Acceptable samples are a published article, a risk assessment paper, executive summary documenting a project or a decision point, exam paper or research paper.

Please click here for further information about the application process.

Program

Required Courses

» Advanced Scientific Evidence (TRA 101, 3 Credits)
» Expert Witnesses (TRA 102, 2 Credits)
» Litigation Technology (TRA 103, 3 Credits)
» Models of Dispute Resolution (TRA 104, 2 Credits)
» Negotiation Theory & Practice in Primarily Pretrial Scenarios (TRA 105, 2 Credits)

Elective Courses

» Administrative Law Litigation & Dispute Resolution (TRA 201, 2 Credits)
» Discovery Workshop (TRA 202, 2 Credits)
» Environmental Crime & Prosecution (TRA 204, 3 Credits)
» Family Law Mediation (TRA 205, 2 Credits)
» Graduate Seminar (TRA 206, 1 Credit)
» Illinois Civil Motion Practice (TRA 207, 2 Credits)
» Illinois Civil Trial Litigation Strategy (TRA 208, 2 Credits)
» Illinois Criminal Trial Litigation Strategy (TRA 209, 3 Credits)
» Illinois Evidence (TRA 210, 2 Credits)
» International Conflict Resolution (TRA 211, 2 Credits)
» Jury Selection (TRA 212, 2 Credits)
» Litigation and the United States Armed Forces: A Primer on Advocacy in the Military (TRA 216, 2 Credits)
» Media Relations & the Advocate (TRA 213, 2 Credits)
» Prosecutorial Ethics (TRA 214, 2 Credits)
» Victims in Criminal Procedure (TRA 215, 2 Credits)

Please review each course description to determine what prerequisites apply.

Program

Required Courses

» Advanced Scientific Evidence (TRA 101, 3 Credits)
» Expert Witnesses (TRA 102, 2 Credits)
» Litigation Technology (TRA 103, 3 Credits)
» Models of Dispute Resolution (TRA 104, 2 Credits)
» Negotiation Theory & Practice in Primarily Pretrial Scenarios (TRA 105, 2 Credits)

Elective Courses

» Administrative Law Litigation & Dispute Resolution (TRA 201, 2 Credits)
» Discovery Workshop (TRA 202, 2 Credits)
» Environmental Crime & Prosecution (TRA 204, 3 Credits)
» Family Law Mediation (TRA 205, 2 Credits)
» Graduate Seminar (TRA 206, 1 Credit)
» Illinois Civil Motion Practice (TRA 207, 2 Credits)
» Illinois Civil Trial Litigation Strategy (TRA 208, 2 Credits)
» Illinois Criminal Trial Litigation Strategy (TRA 209, 3 Credits)
» Illinois Evidence (TRA 210, 2 Credits)
» International Conflict Resolution (TRA 211, 2 Credits)
» Jury Selection (TRA 212, 2 Credits)
» Litigation and the United States Armed Forces: A Primer on Advocacy in the Military (TRA 216, 2 Credits)
» Media Relations & the Advocate (TRA 213, 2 Credits)
» Prosecutorial Ethics (TRA 214, 2 Credits)
» Victims in Criminal Procedure (TRA 215, 2 Credits)

Please review each course description to determine what prerequisites apply.

Requirements

The LLM in Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution candidates must complete 24 credit hours in order to earn their degree. In addition to required courses, candidates select elective courses specific to your areas of interest.


The program attracts recent law graduates and practicing attorneys who desire a better understanding of trial advocacy and dispute resolution. To accommodate the diverse needs and experiences of degree candidates, the program may be pursued full-time and completed over two semesters or completed part-time in less than five years.

Requirements

The LLM in Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution candidates must complete 24 credit hours in order to earn their degree. In addition to required courses, candidates select elective courses specific to your areas of interest.


The program attracts recent law graduates and practicing attorneys who desire a better understanding of trial advocacy and dispute resolution. To accommodate the diverse needs and experiences of degree candidates, the program may be pursued full-time and completed over two semesters or completed part-time in less than five years.