Dual LLM in Law & Government and International Legal Studies
Upon the successful completion of 24 credit hours, LLM candidates enrolled in the Program on Law & Government may apply to WCL's LLM in International Legal Studies Program (ILSP). If admitted, students will consult with the ILSP director to determine a course of study for meeting the requirements of a second LLM, which will be earned after an additional 16 credits. For more information, contact ILSP at llminfo@wcl.american.edu, or 202-274-4114.
Dual LLM Degree with University of Hull Law School in Great Britain
The LLM Program on Law and Government has a cooperative agreement with the University of Hull Law School for dual LLM degrees for students enrolling in both programs. Participating students would receive LLM degrees from both American University and the University of Hull after completing two-thirds of the credit requirements normally required by each institution in satisfaction of its LLM program.
The law school at Hull is well-regarded and highly ranked in the national rankings of British research institutions. It has a number of specialists in European Public Law, and publishes a journal in that field. The dual LLM program would allow a student interested in Law and Government to apply for an LLM in European Public Law from Hull. Again, the key feature of the dual LLM program is that a student could get both degrees by completing 2/3 of the credit requirements required for each degree. However, a student won't receive either degree until he or she has completed the requirements for both.
The University of Hull is located in the northeast of England near York. It is well-known for its speciality in European public law. A fellow in Law and Government, Gary Edles, who teaches at our law school in the summer, is a visiting professor of law at Hull. He reports that the area is beautiful, the people friendly, and the university community exciting and welcoming.
Dual LLM/JD
Students who receive the LLM degree in Law and Government and have a JD equivalent degree from an academic institution outside the United States may apply for admission to the Juris Doctor (JD) program at WCL. For more information, please review the following guidelines, information sheets and application forms.
