LL.M. & J.S.D. Programs
Academic Year LL.M.
The Academic Year LL.M. program provides students with a range of opportunities, from obtaining a basic knowledge of the U.S. legal system to undertaking original research on a particular aspect of law. Designed to integrate American and international law students at various levels of study, the Academic Year LL.M. program allows candidates to satisfy degree requirements by enrolling in courses and seminars from among those offered to law students pursuing the J.D. degree.
Professional LL.M.
The Professional LL.M. program is designed for lawyers educated outside the U.S. who want an internationally renowned Berkeley Law degree, but can’t leave professional commitments for an entire year. Students conduct their study over two consecutive summer sessions, and they are a taught by the same faculty as academic year students. A flexible curriculum includes business law, intellectual property, and core U.S. law courses. In addition to the LL.M. degree, students can earn certificates of specialization in Business Law or Law & Technology (IP) .
J.S.D.
The J.S.D. program is a three-year doctorate level program. Candidacy for the J.S.D. degree is competitive and is open only to those who have completed an LL.M. degree and are engaged in or planning careers in academic or other work that emphasizes legal scholarship. Each J.S.D. student works closely with a faculty advisor who specializes in a field of law related to the student's research.
Fall 2012 LL.M. Information Sessions
Istanbul, Turkey
December 11, 10:30am
Herguner Bilgen Ozeke
December 11, 3:00pm
Galatasaray Law School
December 12, 10:30am
Birsel Law Offices
Christina Charemi, Berkeley Law LL.M. alumnus will be discussing the advantages of the Berkeley Law Professional LL.M. program and an overview of the admission process. For more information email christina.charemi@berkeley.edu.

