
LLM in International Legal Studies
San Francisco, USA
DURATION
2 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
USD 1,800 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
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Introduction
The LLM in International Law program offers in-depth coverage of specialized areas of international and comparative law. The program explores the interaction among the legal, cultural, sociological, and business activities of the various regions of the world.
Program Highlights
Golden Gate University School of Law (GGU Law) offers a wide array of courses in public and private international law, comparative legal systems, international economic law, international investment law, international organizations, international human rights law, and dispute resolution.
The LLM in International Legal Studies program is both academic and practical. At its core, the LLM program provides students with knowledge of the fundamental principles of international law and the current rules that govern their application. The curriculum reaches beyond rules, however, to examine the effects of various cultural practices and national policies on international trade, human rights, and the environment. In addition, courses trace the development of international and regional organizations and treaties that govern multinational issues. Students are exposed to practical applications of negotiating skills and to different methods of international dispute settlement.
Every April, GGU Law hosts the Annual Fulbright Symposium on Current International Legal Issues concurrently with the Regional Meeting of the American Society of International Law.
Application Requirements
All applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible during the admission cycle. To receive consideration by the Admissions Committee, applicants must submit their applications by the posted deadline. Applications may be accepted after the posted deadline and are reviewed on a space-available basis.
A complete LLM program application consists of the following:
- Completed and signed Application Form;
- Personal Statement;
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (C.V.);
- Character and Fitness Addendum (if applicable);
- Letters of Recommendation;
- Law School Transcripts (translated if not in English);
- Interview (if applicable); and
- Non-US applicants must submit additional documents, including English proficiency demonstrated with either the TOEFL, IELTS, interview with Program Director, or waived for the exceptions.
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Curriculum
Curriculum
To earn the LLM in International Legal Studies degree, students must complete 24 units. Classes are offered both during the day as well as in the evening to accommodate working professionals. Students may attend full-time and complete the program in as few as two semesters. Alternatively, students may attend part-time. All students must finish the degree requirements within four years of matriculation. LLM students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale each semester.
Required & Recommended Courses
Required for foreign-educated law students:
- LLM 350 - Introduction to US Legal Studies (3 units)
Required for everyone:
- Directed Study (1-3 units)
Students must take courses from one or both of the two core areas listed below:
Public International Law
- LLM 366 - Public International Law (3 units)
- LLM 364 - International Human Rights (3 units)
Private International Law
- LLM 352 - Comparative Legal Systems (3 units)
Elective Courses
(this is a sampling)
- LAW 727E - Advanced Legal Research
- LAW 842B - Business Immigration Law
- LLM 301A - Comparative International Tax
- LAW 899M - Competition: Jessup Int'l Law Moot Court
- LLM 395 - Curricular Practical Training
- LLM 378 - International Organizations
- LLM 364G - Gender, Children, and International Law
- LAW 824A - Immigration Law
- LLM 373 - International Criminal Law
- LLM 366D - Transnational Courts
- LLM 360 - International Business Transactions
- LLM 360A - International Investment Law
- LLM 322 - International Trade Regulation
- LAW 815 - Alternative Dispute Resolution
- LAW 842D - Immigration and Refugee Policy Seminar
- LLM 383A - Intra-State Conflict and Peace Building
- LLM 321N - International Taxation
- LLM 347C - Value Added Tax
- LLM 360B - International Commercial Arbitration
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