135 Law Masters Degree Programs in USA

Whether you pursue an IP career, own a start-up, or are involved in crafting IP or technology policies for your country, our uniquely designed Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property will prepare you for the complex and ever-evolving IP and technology law landscape.

In addition to a foundation in law and diplomacy, as well as economics, business, politics, and history, the Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy: International Development and Economics is STEM-designated. It equips students with advanced quantitative skills in economics and econometrics, empowering them to address global economic challenges through specialized coursework.

The Intensive English + LL.M. Pathway Program is designed to prepare students with or without any prior legal training to excel in their professional careers. Foreign-educated students in the LLM program are introduced to the U.S. legal system and provided the opportunity to specialize in their own area of academic or professional interest. U.S.-trained lawyers can also enhance their legal expertise to meet their professional and career goals in the LLM program.

The Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program is a non-professional, terminal degree program designed for those who do not plan to practice law or take a bar exam, but want to increase their understanding of the law and legal analysis.

A top-tier law school, the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University boasts the number one location for young attorneys in the US and a top-25 faculty in terms of scholarly impact. Scalia Law’s new Flex LLM offers international lawyers an unparalleled education in U.S. law, providing an expedited path to a degree and bar eligibility in Washington, DC. With classes broken into manageable 8-week sessions, concurrent bar study, access to the law school’s resources, and individualized attention, the new Flex LLM sets a course for success.

The Master of Science in Justice, Law & Criminology at AU’s School of Public Affairs encourages you to examine the theories behind foundational institutions of justice and the rule of law. You will focus on the practical, academic, and strategic areas of law, criminology, criminal justice, and security.

The Juris Doctor (JD) program is designed to prepare students for a career in law through a comprehensive and practical curriculum. It emphasizes critical thinking, legal research, and writing skills ...

A Practical Skills Track option allows student enrolled in the US Law LLM program the opportunity to acquire hand-on practical legal experience. The skills-based program develops students’ workplace skills through the practical application of the knowledge they have acquired in the classroom. Student who participate in the Practical Skills track complete the 26 credits of required and elective courses plus 2 credits of legal externship supervised by a licensed United States attorney.

The LL.M. is an advanced law degree for students who've already earned a J.D. or its equivalent from a law school outside the United States.​ The program is intended for domestic and international students who wish to develop a specialization in a particular area; seek an understanding of U.S. law.

At Moritz, you can design your own curriculum that fits your career goals and academic interests. You can select from over 100 courses in major areas of US, transnational and international law to pursue a general curriculum or concentrate in a specialized area of law.

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) one-year program provides a concentrated post-graduate legal study program for practicing lawyers or graduates of foreign or domestic law schools. Students have the option to pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Laws degree.

Offered in both full-time and part-time options, the JD program at American University Washington College of Law gives you a well-rounded legal education that balances theory with practice. Diverse teaching methods—the Socratic Method, Integrated Curriculum, simulations, and experiential learning—help equip you with the knowledge, skills, and values required by lawyers in an ever-changing world.

Johns Hopkins University MS in Regulatory Science program provides students pursuing a career in regulatory science with a specialized course of study emphasizing advanced topics in the regulatory approval processes for global and domestic biotech products. Students may specialize in an aspect of the regulatory science of their choice through three elective courses, including a wide variety of advanced regulatory courses.

The LL.M. in Trial Advocacy combines theoretical insights with practical skills, including persuasive storytelling, extemporaneous speaking, and effective use of courtroom technology. With a focus on performance-based learning, the program follows a “learn by doing” approach, providing students with hands-on opportunities to refine their advocacy skills in a real-world context.

The Master of Laws (LLM) program is your gateway to a thriving legal career, either in the U.S. or abroad. The program equips students with a strong grounding in U.S. legal systems and the practical skills needed to pursue roles across a wide spectrum of legal fields.