LL.M. in U.S. Law & Policy
Introduction to the LL.M in U.S. Law & Policy.
The Pacific McGeorge graduate program in U.S. Law is a one-year (two semesters) to two-year (three or four semesters) course of study leading to the award of a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in U.S. Law & Policy.
The LL.M. in U.S. Law & Policy program is specially designed to equip foreign-trained lawyers with the skills and knowledge to succeed as a global lawyer. Students will gain a firm foundation in American law and valuable insights as to how lawyers are trained in the United States.
Who obtains the LL.M. in U.S. Law & Policy?
Law school graduates who pursue the Pacific McGeorge LL.M. in U.S. Law & Policy come from diverse backgrounds and from many different law schools all over the world.
The LL.M in U.S. Law is specifically designed for lawyers or law graduates with a law degree granted from schools in their home country who seek a general introduction to United States law. Students will study the foundations of American law, and graduates will be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of U.S. law to employers and clients.
Why Pacific McGeorge for the LL.M. in U.S. Law & Policy degree?
Pacific McGeorge's influential International Law program was ranked No. 17 by U.S. News & World Report in 2012, tied with Northwestern, UCLA, the University of Minnesota, and the University of Pennsylvania.
LL.M. students in U.S. Law & Policy will take courses with J.D. students, allowing direct observation of American lawyer training. Learning next to American law students will grant LL.M. students perspective to work globally and interact with diverse colleagues during their careers. Sacramento has a vibrant professional community of lawyers, business leaders, and policy-makers that make it an ideal place to study law. LL.M. students from countries other than the United States join a great community of foreign law students studying on the Pacific McGeorge campus, and receive special assistance with course selection, class success, and adjusting to student life in the United States.
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