LL.M. & J.S.D. Programs

See the Advanced Degree Programs website for detailed information about Berkeley Law's LL.M. and 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.

Accelerated Summer LL.M. Program for International Students
Intensive summer-only program, 20 weeks in total, spanning two consecutive summers . Classes begin in May and end in July. Approximately 50 students per class. Coursework track only.

Academic Year LL.M. Program
9-month program. Classes begin in August and end in May. Approximately 100 students per class. Students may select coursework or thesis track.

J.S.D. Progam
Three-year program (one year of coursework, two 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.

We are now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 academic year LL.M. and J.S.D. programs. Apply now.