LL.M. in U.S. Law & Policy

The LLM in U.S. Law and Policy is designed specifically for international lawyers or law graduates who seek a general introduction to United States law. You will study the foundation of U.S. law, and be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of U.S. law to employees and clients.Complete your degree fully in-person or onlineMcGeorge School of Law’s LLM degree in U.S. Law & Policy offers international law graduates and lawyers a flexible path to deepen their understanding of the American legal system: in person, fully online, or in a hybrid format. Designed with busy professionals in mind, the program combines academic rigor with practical insights, preparing graduates for global careers in law, policy, or business. With access to expert faculty, career support, and a top-ranked international law program, McGeorge empowers students to succeed wherever they are in the world.Program HighlightsExperience courses with JD students allowing direct observation of American lawyer trainingWork with the Director of Graduate and International Programs to tailor your course selection to qualify to take a bar examStudy the foundation of U.S. law to be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of U.S. law to employees and clientsHave access to McGeorge's broad base of alumni from all over the worldJoin a community of law students, faculty, and alumni, and receive special assistance in adjusting to student life in the United StatesProgram RequirementsAdmitted students will undertake a individually tailored sequence of courses to fulfill the 24-unit program requirement. You have the option to focus your studies in one of the following substantive areas:International or Domestic Business LawIntellectual PropertyCivil and Constitutional RightsCriminal JusticeEnvironmental LawYou may also choose to pursue a Master's Thesis or Directed Research under the supervision of a faculty member.Required CoursesLLM Legal Research, Writing and AnalysisLegal EnglishAt least one of the following:Civil ProcedureConstitutional LawContractsCriminal LawPropertyTortsElective CoursesTo complete your course of study, you may choose to focus on a specific substantive area by selecting relevant elective courses.