LL.M. & J.S.D. Programs
Berkeley Law offers two advanced law degrees, the Master of Laws (LL.M.) and the Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.). These degree programs are designed to provide students with a range of opportunities, from obtaining a basic knowledge of the United States legal system to undertaking original research on a particular aspect of law. The law school makes available introductory and advanced courses in many areas of legal inquiry, and seeks to enroll a student body that is diverse with respect to legal background and proposed research.
Advanced Degrees Offered:
LL.M. Degree
- 9-month program. Classes begin in August and end in May. Approximately 100 students per class. Students may select coursework or thesis track.
Accelerated Summer LL.M. Program for International Students (begins 2009)
- Summer-only program spanning 20 weeks over two consecutive summers. Classes begin in May and end in July. Approximately 50 students per class. Coursework track only.
J.S.D. Degree
- Three-year program (one year of coursework, 2 years research and writing). Approximately 10 students per class. Students work closely with a faculty adviser while developing a dissertation to be submitted their final year.
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2008 LL.M. Entering Class Profile | |
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| Approximate number of applicants: 1000 | Approximate number enrolled: 100 |
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2008 J.S.D. Entering Class Profile | |
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| Approximate number of applicants: 30 | Approximate number enrolled: 10 |
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Typical Countries Represented | ||||
| Austria | Belgium | Brazil | China | Colombia |
| France | Germany | Greece | India | Israel |
| Italy | Japan | Korea | Mexico | Nigeria |
| Pakistan | Russia | Saudi Arabia | South Korea | Spain |
| Switzerland | Taiwan | Thailand | United Kingdom | United States |
Courses
The Advanced Law Degree Programs seeks to integrate law students from around the world, at various levels of study. Other than the courses specifically designed for international LL.M. students, candidates for both advanced law degrees satisfy course requirements by enrolling in courses and seminars from among those offered to law students pursuing the J.D. degree. Courses in the law school generally carry two to six units of credit, varying with the number of hours of class meetings per week.
Required Courses are listed on the Academic Year LL.M. and Accelerated Summer LL.M. pages.
See the Courses page for more information about courses offered at Berkeley Law.
