Academic Year LL.M. Program

A candidate for the LL.M. degree completes a program of resident study consisting of 21 units (international students) or 20 units (US students).  Students tailor the program to meet their individual needs, taking into account educational background and career objectives. Aside from the required courses described below, LL.M. students may select law courses as they see fit to fulfill their unit requirements, with the exception of a few that are part of the J.D. curriculum, such as 1L skills and clinics. For details on specific course restrictions, e-mail the Advanced Degree Programs Office.