LLM in Asian and Comparative Law

Our seven Master of Laws (LL.M.) programs focus on many of the most compelling and challenging areas of advanced study for lawyers. Designed for both foreign-trained lawyers and domestic students holding a J.D., the LL.M. programs at UW Law allow legal professionals to deepen their knowledge and expand their proficiency. Students take advantage of UW Law's location in Seattle, engaging in the city's real-world learning environment, and participate in programs and partnerships that support future lawyers and professionals. With six specialized tracks and the fully customizable General LL.M. program, students shape their course of study to meet their professional and personal interests. Building on several core courses, students expand their learning by selecting from a wide variety of advanced, industry-focused and interdisciplinary electives, and can even take courses from others schools at the UW.

All applicants must have a legal education that meets one of the following conditions: Applicants who received their legal education in the United States must have a J.D. from a school accredited by the American Bar Association. Applicants who received their legal education outside of the United States must have a first degree in law (LLB, BLaw) or credentials to demonstrate equivalent qualification through work experience and their professions. For example, those who have passed a bar exam and are practicing lawyers in their own country are usually deemed to have LLB equivalence for the purposes of admission to this program. We generally prefer LL.M. applicants to have had some professional work experience.