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Online LL.M. Degree Program

The University of Dayton School of Law offers a 100% online program for students interested in completing their LL.M. degree in American and Transnational Law.

Program Overview

Who is this program for?

The Online LL.M. program is for law school graduates who already hold a first degree in law. There are no additional testing requirements for this programno GMAT, GRE, or LSAT required for admission. This Online LL.M. Program appeals primarily to foreign-educated law school graduates interested in:

• Careers in global law practices like business, immigration, trade, investment, IP, etc.
• Learning more about U.S. law and legal practice
• Establishing a path to U.S. bar eligibility
• Earning a graduate law degree from an A.B.A. accredited U.S. law school

Highlights and Benefits

100% Online Flexible Course Format

All courses are entirely online in an asynchronous format, allowing students to access course content on the days and times that work best for them.

Earn Your Degree in as Little as 1 Year

Earn your degree in as little as 1 calendar year3 available semesters starting in January, May, and August.

Bar Oriented Curriculum

Our Online LL.M. curriculum aligns with the current requirements for the Washington D.C., California, and Washington state bar exams. Online LL.M. graduates have exclusive (and free of charge) access to our expertly designed mini bar prep program that supplements their LL.M. studies.

Affordability & Generous Financial Aid

Guaranteed partial tuition scholarships are offered to all degree-seeking students who apply by the priority deadline. No on-campus study requirement, and no additional costs for reading materials.

Student Support

All Online LL.M. students receive access to free supplemental online resources and study guides, as well as free Career Services, Academic Success Services, and Library resources.

Faculty

Courses taught by critically acclaimed professors and legal practitioners with experience instructing via an online platform.

Career Support

One-on-one career counseling available to help you tailor your job search, leverage your LL.M. degree, and connect you to University of Dayton alumni throughout the world (over 120,000 alumni living worldwide).

Program Details

Tuition and Fees

Tuition for the academic year is $1380/credit, but generous partial tuition scholarships are available to all pursuing the full degree.

Scholarships & Financial Aid Available

The mission of the Online LL.M. program is to provide an affordable online legal education while upholding UDs quality and reputation.

Bar Exam California, D.C., Washington

The online LL.M. courses are open to both U.S. and foreign-educated attorneys and are designed primarily for foreign-educated law graduates seeking to obtain a better understanding of U.S. law and U.S. legal practice, as well as a potential path to bar eligibility.

Exclusive Access to Customized Bar and Professional Development Opportunities

Degree-seeking students and graduates from our Online LL.M. Program have exclusive access (free of charge) to online interactive experiences and personal support oriented to the bar and professional development.

Curriculum

Core Courses

• Introduction to U.S. Law and Legal Institutions for LL.M. Students | 2 credits
• Legal Analysis, Reasoning, Research, Writing, and Communication For LL.M. Students | 2 credits
• Professional Responsibility for LL.M. Students | 2 credits
• Business Associations for LL.M. Students | 2 credits
• Evidence for LL.M. Students | 2 credits
• Real Property for LL.M. Students | 3 credits
• Torts for LL.M. Students | 2 credits
• Trusts and Estates for LL.M. Students | 2 credits
• Civil Procedure for LL.M. Students | 3 credits
• Constitutional Law for LL.M. Students | 3 credits
• Criminal Law & Procedure for LL.M. Students | 4 credits
• Contracts & Sales for LL.M. Students | 3 credits

Elective Courses

• Immigration Law and Policy | 1 credit

United States Legal Practice Certificate

In addition to earning the LL.M. degree, students completing the online LL.M. Program within three years also earn (at no additional cost) a Certificate in United States Legal Practice.

Benefits of U.S. Legal Practice Certificate

• Make yourself more marketable to employers and clients by providing a credential attesting to your competency, commitment, and specialized training in the area of U.S. Law.
• Ensures that you receive recognition for the successful completion of a specialized course of study in United States Legal Practice.

How to earn a U.S. Legal Practice Certificate

• Requires completion of the LL.M. degree requirements (30 credits) within 3 years
• Requires completion of the U.S. Legal Practice Certificate Courses with a GPA of 3.0 or higher:
  • Business Associations for LL.M. students, 2 credits
  • Civil Procedure for LL.M. students, 3 credits
  • Evidence for LL.M. students, 2 credits
  • Torts for LL.M. students, 2 credits
  • Trusts and Estates for LL.M. students, 2 credits

Career Services & Supplemental Resources

Students can obtain their degree and take the next stepboth professionally and academicallywithout ever having to leave their job, home, or family. To help our students pursue and explore enhanced career opportunities, Dayton Law Online LL.M. provides customized career counseling through the University of Dayton School of Laws Career Services Office.

All Online LL.M. students also have access to the UD online library and online supplemental study tools and resources to reinforce the concepts covered in your courses. Many students appreciate the targeted resources to get a head start on bar exam preparation.