LLM in United States and Global Legal Studies
Cleveland, USA
DURATION
2 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 28,350 / per credit **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Spring Semester - October 15
** Merit scholarships are available.
Key Summary
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Introduction
This program is for students interested in U.S. and International law who hope to improve their legal research, writing, and analytical skills. This is the best degree to prepare for a U.S. bar exam. Students may also earn a certificate of concentration in the subject area of their choice.
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Curriculum
Required Courses
Required Credits: 24
- U.S. Contract Law for LLM (3) - Fall or Spring
- Foreign Graduate Seminar (2) - Fall or Spring
- U.S. Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis (2) - Fall or Spring
Elective Courses
In addition to the required courses above, students completing an LLM in U.S. & Global Legal Studies must complete 17 credits (for a total of 24). Students can choose almost any of the JD and LLM classes offered.
LLM Certificates
Optional Curriculum for LLM in U.S. & Global Legal Studies
To qualify for a certificate, students must take at least 10 credit hours in classes approved by the Office of Global Legal Studies. The certificates below are SAMPLE certificates. Students can pursue a certificate in ANY TOPIC approved by the Office of Global Legal Studies. To qualify for a certificate with Honors, students must receive a grade of H in all of the certificate courses. A maximum of two certificates is allowed.
Criminal Law
- Required Course: Criminal Law (3) – Fall
Environmental Law
- Required Course: Environmental Law (3) - Spring
Health Law
- Required Course: Health Law I (3) – Fall
Intellectual Property Law
- Required Course: Trademark (3) and Copyright (3) - Spring & Fall
International Business Law
- Required Course: International Business Transactions (3) or Business Associations (4) – Fall & Spring
Public International Law
- Required Course: International Law (3) – Fall
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