Master of Law - Labor and Employment Law

Employment relations in the 21st century are the focus of Wayne Law's Labor and Employment Law LL.M. This area includes labor unions, employee benefits, anti-discrimination law and other employer compliance issues. Our graduates work for all types of employers, including corporations, government entities, law firms, and labor unions and tax-exempt organizations advocating for workers. Wayne Law's master of laws program has four major specializations: corporate and finance law, labor and employment law, taxation, and U.S. law. The LL.M. curriculum includes day and evening courses taught by internationally respected faculty and expert practitioners. The LL.M. program is flexible and allows lawyers to enroll as full-time or part-time students. Courses are offered during three terms with the broadest offerings in the fall semester and winter semester. Additional courses are offered in the summerspring term. Students should consult with the assistant dean of non-J.D. programs, the LL.M. faculty director, and faculty in their major areas to determine reasonable schedules of courses.

Earned a J.D. degree from a law school in the United States, or an equivalent degree in another country: Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended; applicants with a degree from a non-U.S. institution must submit an official Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report from LSAC (which serves as the official academic transcript).Personal statement: Provide a one- to two-page statement advising "what are your career objectives and how will an LL.M. degree contribute to accomplishing these objectives." This is also an opportunity for you to introduce yourself and provide information about your background, experience, skills and/or goals.Resume (written in English): Your resume should include professional, education, and leadership experiences you feel are relevant to your candidacy.Legal writing sample: Submit a sample of your legal writing. This may be a brief, memorandum, academic note that you wrote while in law school or in the workforce. It should include minimal editing from others and demonstrate your ability to write and analyze case law.Strong letter(s) of recommendation