LL.M. Programs

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

The only program of its kind, the LL.M. in Gender, International, and Comparative Law equips its LL.M. graduates with the legal and policy skills needed to address challenges facing women and LGBTQ people worldwide. In addition to studying the legal and social structures shaping the day-to-day lives of women and LGBTQ persons, students explore recent developments in the protection of basic rights taking shape in international bodies, regional human rights mechanisms, and international tribunals. Read More

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

The LL.M. in International Arbitration and Business Law is a flexible degree program designed for professionals and law graduates interested in commercial cross-border transactions and dispute settlement through arbitration. Our faculty are accomplished arbitrators, practitioners, academics, and representatives from arbitral institutions, who a broad spectrum of practical experience to the classroom. Read More

The LL.M. in International Business and Trade Law is designed for lawyers and law graduates interested in the international law of trade, investment, finance, and other business transactions. The LL.M. focuses on helping students acquire the knowledge and practical skills needed for future careers in legal practice, consulting, and policy-making. Read More

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 Program brings together a prestigious group of AUWCL and international faculty, including more than 40 world-renowned experts, strategically positioning the LL.M. as one of the top programs in the world. Read More

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

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

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