LL.M. Degree (for non-U.S. lawyers)

Welcome to the College of William & Mary Law School's LL.M. Degree program!

Since its inception, our program has provided training in the American legal system to students from all over the world, from Switzerland to China, Uzbekistan to Australia.  For the 2009-10 academic year, we welcome 25 students, the largest enrollment in our program's history. 

Our curriculum is designed to educate students on the American and international legal systems, and we invite all of those with foreign legal training and education to apply.  (Note: American-trained lawyers are not eligible for this program.)

The program is split into fall and spring semesters, ending with graduation in mid-May.  All students must take a series of classes about the American legal system in mid-August, the week prior to the start of the fall semester.  LL.M. candidates typically complete the program in one academic year of full-time study.

Our LL.M. students make their own schedules.  They can choose a broad survey of courses, or focus on one of our many practice areas, such as international law or healthcare law.  Prior to the start of the fall semester, students can choose to participate in the Legal Advantage Program to get accustomed to the demands of law school and improve English communication skills.

Throughout the year, we offer programs and activities to enhance our students' learning outside of the classroom.  In addition to having access to all of the conferences and lectures held at the Law School (like our Supreme Court preview in the fall), LL.M. students can attend a number of special events organized just for them.  We'll meet for lunch on a regular basis, go canoeing on the James River, take a tour of the Colonial Capital... there's a lot to see and do!