The LL.M. Program in International and Comparative Law is a one-year, full-time program for foreign lawyers who wish to gain a broader understanding of the American Legal System and international legal issues. The LL.M. Program in International and Comparative Law is not open to attorneys holding a J.D. degree from an American law school. The program offers flexibility in the choice of law courses as well as the opportunity to conduct independent research. Students enrolled in the program attend courses and seminars along with J.D. students and can take advantage of the school's cutting edge expertise in areas such as information technology law, e-commerce, and financial services law.
Participants in the LL.M. program must complete 24 credit hours of study, including:
The remaining credit hours may be filled with courses selected from the wide range of offerings at Chicago-Kent. The international courses in Chicago-Kent's LL.M. program include:
International Law
Comparative Law
International Business Transactions
International Trade Law
European Union Law
International Aspects of Intellectual Property
International Human Rights
Immigration Law
If you have any questions about the admissions process or the program, contact the Office of International Law and Policy (phone: 312-906-5134; fax: 312-906-5355; e-mail: intllm@kentlaw.edu).
