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Where the World Meets to Study Law

American University Washington College of Law’s LL.M. Programs are world-renowned, with over 100 students from over 50 countries attending each academic year. As an LL.M. student, you will experience a vibrant academic environment under the guidance of world acclaimed faculty. The LL.M. programs are designed for international and domestic law graduates and feature a flexible curriculum of specialized law courses and experiential learning opportunities. This is your time to build a global network in close proximity to Capitol Hill and the international organizations in Washington, DC. 

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trial advocacy LLM
 

LL.M. in Advocacy

The LL.M. in Advocacy, administered by the law school's top ranked Trial Advocacy Program, combines rigorous academics with a breadth of practical litigation training. Courses focus on the use of modern technology in litigation, and the training of ethical trial lawyers, and the Program's innovative curriculum aids graduates in preparation for all aspects of litigation. Read More

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llm in intellectual property
 

LL.M. in Intellectual Property 

The LL.M. in Intellectual Property presents a unique opportunity to study with one of the nation’s largest Intellectual Property faculties and student bodies through our top ranked IP Program. The IP program has a particular emphasis on international and public interest law, led by our path-breaking Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property (PIJIP). Read More

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llm in international human rights law
 

LL.M. in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law 

The LL.M. in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law addresses the need for specialized training in international human rights law in the United States and around the world. The LL.M. is a hybrid master’s program, with both on-site (residential) and online components, which allows for a high quality curriculum in a flexible, convenient format. Students interact with over 40 world-renowned experts. Read More

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LLM in human rights - Spanish
 

LL.M. en Derechos Humanos y Derecho Humanitario (Spanish Language LL.M.)

El LL.M. En Derechos Humanos Y Derecho Humanitario aborda la necesidad de capacitación especializada en derecho internacional de los derechos humanos en los Estados Unidos y en el mundo. El LL.M. es un programa de maestría híbrido, con componentes residenciales y virtuales en línea, lo que permite un plan de estudios de alta calidad en un formato flexible y conveniente. Los estudiantes interactúan con más de 40 expertos. Read More

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LLM in Law and Government
 

LL.M. in International Legal Studies 

The LL.M. Program in International Legal Studies (ILSP LL.M.) offers a highly-ranked education in international law with more than 100 courses in international business, trade, and investment law; international arbitration; international human rights and humanitarian law; international environmental law; gender and international law; public international law; and comparative law; among others. Read More

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LLM in Law and Government
 

LL.M. in Law and Government

The LL.M. in Law and Government prepares students for leadership at the intersection of U.S. law and public policy. Designed for either domestic or international law graduates with a strong interest in U.S. government and politics, the degree prepares students to solve today’s most complex public policy issues, mastering the theories, political forces, and institutional realities that define public law Read More

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