LL.M. Degree

A graduate law program for international lawyers and law graduates

Welcome to William & Mary Law School's Master of Laws Degree (LL.M.) program! Our innovative LL.M. program in American Legal Studies is designed for foreign-educated graduates and attorneys who want an edge in an increasingly global legal world. A flexible start date enables students to begin their studies in either the fall or spring semester.

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Residential (On-Campus) Program Highlights

William & Mary Law School has welcomed LL.M. students from across the globe since 1989. Our alumni network currently spans every U.S. state and over 50 countries worldwide. William & Mary's beautiful and vibrant campus is located in Williamsburg, VA, approximately two hours from Washington, DC.

Courses are taught in-person by the law school's outstanding faculty including prominent legal scholars, subject matter experts, and leading practitioners. On campus LL.M. students have maximum flexibility in selecting a program of study to meet their academic and professional goals. Many students choose a broad survey of courses to build a solid foundation in U.S. law while others focus their coursework within a specialized area such as business and corporate law, criminal law, constitutional law, international law, intellectual property, or methods of dispute resolution. Students considering a bar exam after graduation are encouraged to review the National Conference of Bar Examiners guide to U.S. Bar Exam requirements.

In addition to dedicated career support and resources, many LL.M. students participate in the externship program and earn course credit while gaining work experience at law firms, corporations, and non-profits.

The LL.M. Degree in American Legal Studies requires 24 credit hours to graduate. This full-time program begins in both fall and spring semesters, and ends with graduation in May or January, respectively.

Learn more about why you should choose William & Mary Law School to begin your LL.M. journey.

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You can reach our LL.M. Admissions Office at [[w|llmadm]].

Students Speak

Ms. Li received her Bachelor of law degree from Central South University, School of Law in Changsha, China, and later served as a legal advisor in a state-owned enterprise for two years. She now wishes to pursue criminal law, with hopes of becoming a prosecutor upon completion of her LL.M. degree. More...
Ms. Triviso received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Sofia University (“St. Kliment Ohridski”) and her Master’s degree in Law from New Bulgarian University, both in Sofia, Bulgaria. More...
Mr. Lin received his Bachelor of law degree from Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics in Hongzhou, China. After passing the bar examination in his home country, he obtained several summer internships at a law firm. More...
Mr. Albedah received his Bachelor of law degree from Majmaah University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Upon receiving his degree, he worked as an assistant lawyer at Alkhorayef Law Firm for nine months, handling cases that encompassed criminal, labor, and family law matters. More...