LL.M. Health Law Specialization
Students in the LL.M. in Law and Government who are interested in health law can earn a Certificate for specializing in Health Law & Policy. The LL.M. Health Law and Policy Specialization is a rigorous program designed to prepare lawyers for a career in the dynamic field of health law.
To fulfill the Specialization, students must complete a total of 16 credits from a list of approved courses and at least one health law paper of publishable quality. All students who specialize must complete Health Law (4 credits) and Administrative Law (3 credits) unless they can show that they have already completed equivalent courses. Students have considerable flexibility in choosing how they fulfill the remaining 9 credits of the specialization. WCL offers a wide range of health law courses, and LL.M. students are encouraged to consult with WCL faculty to tailor a course package that fits their goals. Click here for a complete description of the Specialization requirements.
Students in the LL.M. in Law and Government can also expand their health law experience by taking advantage of WCL's location in the nation’s capital. Washington, D.C. offers students a wide range of conferences; speakers; and externships in federal agencies, major public interest groups, and key non-governmental organizations. In the past x years, LL.M. students have externed [Diana is getting these numbers]
In addition to health law offerings during the regular academic year, students are encouraged to participate in the Summer Institute on Health Law and Policy. This flexible two-week program provides students and practitioners with training on a broad spectrum of health law and policy topics. Custom-developed courses taught by prominent health lawyers from private practice, healthcare organizations, government, and nongovernmental organizations provide an intensive learning experience. Academic credits earned in the Health Law and Policy Summer Institute may be used toward the LL.M. Health Law Specialization pending approval from the Associate Director of the LL.M. in Law and Government.
For additional information on the Health Law and Policy Specialization, please contact Matt Pierce.
