LL.M. Degree (for non-U.S. lawyers)
Expand Your Horizons
Welcome to the College of William & Mary Law School's LL.M. Degree program!
Our innovative LL.M. program is designed for foreign-educated attorneys who want a comprehensive overview of the American legal system. We have welcomed students from all over the world, from India to China, Czech Republic to Thailand.
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 program offers a great degree of flexibility. Our LL.M. students create their own program of study by either choosing a broad survey of courses or focusing on one of our many practice areas, such as international law or healthcare law. We also offer the Legal Advantage Program, which is an optional program designed to help students become accustomed to the demands of law school and improve English communication skills.
Education at William & Mary is not limited to the classroom. Throughout the year, we offer many different programs and activities to enhance our students' legal study. LL.M. students not only have access to all of the conferences and lectures held at the Law School (such as the Supreme Court preview in the fall), but also to a number of special events organized just for them: lunch meetings, canoeing on the James river, a tour of the Colonial Capital, and much more!
Apply now to join the William & Mary family!
