Berkeley Law is one of the premier law schools in the United States. Here there are two paths to the LL.M. degree. Both programs are equal in length and lead to the identical LL.M. degree. Students in both programs are taught by our internationally recognized faculty, who are not only experts in their fields but who love to teach.

 

 

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. 

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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) .

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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.

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