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Ph.D. in Law

The Ph.D. in Law prepares graduates for global leadership in the judiciary, academia, business and government. Since 1966, the program has offered a select number of diverse students the opportunity to attain their highest professional aspirations and career goals. A preeminent center for interdisciplinary legal studies, UW Law offers a global focus and innovative approach to integrating legal scholarship within the humanities and social sciences, medicine and global health, business and technology, and environmental and public policy.

The Ph.D. program is designed to provide a rich and thorough foundation in research methodologies, jurisprudence, legal theory, policy, dissertation preparation and ready access to specialized elective coursework from within the law school and university-wide research centers, institutes and schools. Throughout the program, our graduate students receive individualized attention from exceptional faculty and staff.

With its long and respected history, the Ph.D. program provides students with a global alumni network. Alumni are committed supporters and mentors and lead in many sectors around the world.

The Ph.D. program requires a minimum of three years’ study, at least two years of which are comprised of coursework taken while in residence at the UW. Ph.D. candidates must complete 90 credits. A minimum of 60 credits must be taken at the UW including a minimum of 27 dissertation credits. Some of the credits earned in an LL.M. program may be counted among the 60 credits.

Doctoral dissertation committees are led by faculty experts from UW Law and include members with deep knowledge and expertise from across the university. Students can customize their studies with interdisciplinary coursework, independent study, field research, global internships and externships.

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Ph.D. Program in Law & Economics

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Vanderbilt Law School's Ph.D. Program in Law and Economics is unlike any other. Dual-degree students pursue a J.D. and a Ph.D. concurrently in a fully integrated curriculum that combines economic theory and methodology with the study of law. The program is designed so that students complete both degrees in just 6 years. Admitted students receive a full funding package , including tuition for both degrees and a competitive annual stipend, for all 6 years of study.

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About our Program

Applicants must complete separate applications to Vanderbilt Graduate School and Vanderbilt Law School. Each applicant's Law School and Graduate School applications will be considered together in a collaborative admissions process.

Program faculty guide students through an innovative law and economics curriculum in which students pursue policy-relevant research. The program offers 4 primary research fields: behavioral law and economics, labor markets and human resources, law and economics, and risk and environmental regulation.

Program graduates are in tenured or tenure-track positions at University of Alabama, University of Arkansas, University at Buffalo, Florida State University, George Mason University, University of Texas, Vanderbilt University, and Western Kentucky University, as well as in positions in government, legal practice, and consulting.

The Law & Economics/Applied Microeconomics Seminar Series brings scholars from around the world to Vanderbilt to present research spanning a variety of fields and topics. The program also hosts a variety of conferences, including the biennial Frontiers in Law and Economics (FILE) conference. 

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August 1, 2024

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January 15, 2025

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University of Virginia School of Law

The Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) Program

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The Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) is a research doctorate in law and is the highest degree conferred by the University of Virginia School of Law. It is designed for highly qualified, independent students who wish to pursue an extended program of research under the supervision of a faculty member, leading to the submission of a dissertation that makes an original and substantial contribution to legal scholarship.

The School of Law’s S.J.D. program is intended primarily for aspiring legal academics. Graduates have joined the faculty of law schools and universities in many countries, including Canada, China, Egypt, Ghana, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States. Others have pursued careers in international organizations, governments and private practice worldwide.

Current students and graduates of the School of Law’s LL.M. program may apply for admission to the S.J.D. program. The Graduate Committee also considers applications from students who have received, or will receive at the end of the academic year during which they apply, the LL.M. degree with high academic standing from another leading U.S. law school.  The admission standards are described on the Application Instructions page.

All students enrolled in the S.J.D. program are required to design and complete an individualized first year study plan approved by their faculty supervisor and the Chair of the Graduate Studies Committee, consisting of a combination of reading lists, course audits, independent research and/or other training designed to prepare the candidate to write his or her dissertation.  Students are expected to remain in residence in Charlottesville for at least one additional academic year after completing their first year program.

S.J.D. candidates pay tuition at a substantially reduced research rate .  The Law School does not provide financial aid to S.J.D. candidates.

For further information on the requirements to obtain the S.J.D., see Degree Requirements .

For information on applying to the S.J.D. program, see S.J.D. Application Instructions .

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There's no better place to engage in the U.S. legal system than at Georgetown.

Our campus is an oasis of learning in the heart of a vibrant American city, just steps from the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court. Here you can take your legal expertise to the next level with our Master of Laws (LL.M.), Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.), Master of Law and Technology (M.L.T.), and/or specialized Certificate programs   – or pursue the highest degree in the legal field with our Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.).

With more than 300 courses offered each year, and multiple specialty areas, Georgetown Law allows you to develop an individualized program based on your interests and goals. Decide whether to immerse yourself in an intensive year-long program, complete your degree part-time, or apply for one of our online degree programs.

The D.C. Advantage

Our faculty are writing, interpreting, shaping, and enforcing the laws. Our classes are taught by current and former top officials from a variety of courts, agencies, corporations, and organizations headquartered in D.C.

Our campus hosts a never-ending calendar of events that features U.S. and international legal experts and leaders. And our students have access to countless externships throughout the city. With these opportunities to experience the law in action, as well as Georgetown Law’s large alumni network and dedicated career counselors, you can take your career anywhere from here.

Make the Most of D.C.

Our students have access to elite externships at federal agencies, top law firms, nonprofits and institutions such as the World Bank and IMF.

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Georgetown Law has one of the largest alumni networks of any U.S. law school, spanning 40,000 graduates around the world.

College of Professional Studies

Law and policy.

The Doctor of Law and Policy program (DLP) is designed for experienced professionals who are interested in the origins, development, implementation, and analysis of legal and public policy decisions in government and related institutions.

Northeastern's Doctor of Law and Policy Program empowers leaders working in government, for-profit, and nonprofit sectors to advance in their careers with a deeper understanding of public policy. Our Doctor of Law and Policy engages students in advanced coursework that develops legal reasoning, research, and policy analysis skills. By examining the intersection of three key themes—law, research, and policy—within their professional fields, the program prepares leaders to tackle practical challenges with a multidisciplinary approach.

Through the program, you will complete a doctoral thesis that examines a compelling policy change. Graduates establish themselves as an expert on a topic in an area they would like to make a shift or see a change, to help solve new and emerging issues or explore an area they are passionate about.

The Doctor of Law and Policy program offers two different learning formats based on professional experience and need for flexibility: the Doctor of Law and Policy–Executive Program format with residencies taking place twice a quarter, and the Doctor of Law and Policy program format with quarterly residencies in Seattle or Charlotte . In both programs, the majority of coursework takes place online.

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Unique features.

• Complete your doctorate in as little as two years through our Executive DLP format with residencies in Boston. You can also enroll in our DLP program with residencies in Seattle or Charlotte to earn your degree in 3-6 years.
• Advance your current career  by learning the skills and knowledge needed to move into policy and management positions in government, nonprofit agencies, research organizations, consulting firms, and more.
• Earn your doctorate online, with in-person residencies.  Designed for working professionals, the DLP program combines the flexibility of online learning with immersive residences.
• Past students have come from all over the country and worked for a range of employers such as Amazon, the FDA, the Department of Justice, Harvard University and other higher education institutions, the U.S. State Department, and more.
• Learn from faculty that are industry leaders.  They are distinguished policymakers, foreign service officers, international consultants, international education consulting experts, and experts in development policy with considerable domestic and global experiences.
• Cohort learning model allows students to cultivate a network of friends and colleagues from a multitude of industries, ages, and experiences.
• Past guest speakers have included Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Samuel Alito, and Clarence Thomas; Marty Baron, executive editor of the Washington Post; Mason Dunn, executive director of the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition; Dr. Victor Dzau, president of the National Academy of Medicine, and more.

Program Objectives 

• Develop new leadership and strategic-thinking skills
• Utilize law as a way to be a better policy maker and change agent
• Interpret research and use it to further policy-related goals
• Be able to negotiate with stakeholders in courts, legislatures, and agencies in the corporate and nonprofit environments 

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View the video below to hear Doctor of Law and Policy graduates share why they chose the program, what they learned, and their area of focus.

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A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-ranked university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

• Online application
• The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
• Professional resumé:  Current resumé that displays job responsibilities, relevant experience, and education history
• Academic recommendation:  This letter should come from a former professor or mentor who can speak to your ability to succeed in an academic environment. The recommender should address your capacity to conduct research and write at the doctoral level. If you have been out of school for a long time or are no longer acquainted with your professors, you may ask someone who has evaluated you during a professional training seminar or workshop to compose this recommendation.
• Two Professional Recommendations:  One must be from your current supervisor; recommendations should not come from individuals who report to you. Recommenders are encouraged to identify specific examples that highlight your skills and abilities.
• Discuss your career trajectory and your professional goals. How will earning this degree help you achieve those goals? (500 words)
• Identify an important problem or issue related to your profession. Why do you want to explore and understand this problem or issue? Be sure to articulate how this problem or issue relates to law and policy. (500 words)
• Interview:  Applicants may be requested to participate in an interview as part of the admissions process. If this is determined, we will reach out to you directly.
• Proof of English language proficiency:  ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language:  English language proficiency guidelines
• DLP Transfer Credit  – Due to the cohort model of the Doctor of Law and Policy program, transfer credits from other institutions are not accepted.

Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.

Admissions Details Learn more about the College of Professional Studies admissions process, policies, and required materials.

Admissions Dates

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:

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*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.

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For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

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Northeastern's signature experience-powered learning model has been at the heart of the university for more than a century. It combines world-class academics with professional practice, allowing you to acquire relevant, real-world skills you can immediately put into action in your current workplace. This makes a Northeastern education a dynamic, transformative experience, giving you countless opportunities to grow as a professional and person.

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Our Faculty

Northeastern University faculty represents a broad cross-section of professional practices and fields, including finance, education, biomedical science, management, and the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

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By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll be connected to students at our 13 campuses, as well as 300,000-plus alumni and more than 3,500 employer partners around the world. Our global university system provides you with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally and serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

Below is a look at where our Law & Criminology alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

Where They Work

• City of Boston
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What They Do

• Business Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Community and Social Services

What They're Skilled At

• Policy Analysis
• Legal Writing
• Public Speaking
• Legal Analysis

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Law and Psychology

Jd/phd — law and psychology.

There are nearly as many intersections between law and psychology as there are areas of policy regulation. Conflict resolution and negotiation; judgment and decision-making capacity; prejudice and stereotyping; criminal responsibility; competency; assessment of evidence, including the reliability of eyewitnesses, and lie detection; hedonics; developmental psychology and educational policy; addiction and drug policy—these are just a few of the frontiers open to scholars and practitioners educated in both law and psychology.

Stanford has a rich tradition of collaboration between its psychology department and law school, with faculty members co-authoring publications, and students working together and enrolling in interdisciplinary programs. Stanford’s psychology department has long been considered the strongest in the nation, with an atypical breadth of scholarly strength that supports a wide range of student interests. Stanford is also one of the nation’s leading centers for neuroscience research , bringing together biologists, psychologists, social scientists, and policymaker-lawyers to deepen our understanding of the brain.

Students pursuing a JD/PhD in law and psychology generally go on to academic careers in law schools, psychology departments, policy jobs, and think tanks. However, issues pursued through this joint degree program are also highly relevant to legal practice. Every day, litigators and negotiators make strategic decisions based on accounts of human decision-making. Those who regulate markets make decisions based on accounts of how people process distinct sorts of information. Those who work with medical ethicists make judgments that depend on assumptions about competency or the nature of pain.

Special Requirements

Students must have completed a year of law school before entering the psychology department or have completed a year of psychology graduate school before applying to the law school.

Course Requirements

As many as 54 quarter units of approved courses may be counted toward both degrees. No more than 31 quarter units of approved courses that originate outside the law school may count toward the law degree.

The maximum number of law school credits that may be counted toward the PhD in psychology is the greater of: (i) 36 quarter units; or (ii) the maximum number of units from courses outside the department that PhD candidates in psychology are permitted to count toward the PhD under general psychology department guidelines or in the case of a particular student’s individual program.

Note to applicants:  The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program awards full funding to Stanford graduate students from all disciplines, with additional opportunities for leadership training and collaboration across fields. Joint Degree applicants are encouraged to apply to the  Knight – Hennessy Scholars Program.  Please be aware that the Knight-Hennessy Scholars applications are due in early Autumn one year prior to enrollment. View dates and deadlines: knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/dates-and-deadlines .

Janet Cooper Alexander

• Frederick I. Richman Professor of Law, Emerita

Ralph Richard Banks

• Jackson Eli Reynolds Professor of Law
• Faculty Director, Stanford Center for Racial Justice

Henry T. Greely

• Deane F. and Kate Edelman Johnson Professor of Law
• Director, Center for Law and the Biosciences
• Professor, by courtesy, Genetics
• Chair, Steering Committee of the Center for Biomedical Ethics
• Director, Stanford Program in Neuroscience and Society

Mark G. Kelman

• James C. Gaither Professor of Law

Deborah Hensler

• Judge John W. Ford Professor of Dispute Resolution

Daniel E. Ho

• William Benjamin Scott and Luna M. Scott Professor of Law
• Professor of Political Science
• Professor of Computer Science (by courtesy)
• Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI)
• Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Economic and Policy Research
• Director of the Regulation, Evaluation, and Governance Lab (RegLab)

Robert J. MacCoun

• James and Patricia Kowal Professor of Law
• Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies

Alison D. Morantz

• James and Nancy Kelso Professor of Law
• Director of SIDDLAPP
• Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute of Economic Policy Research

Robert Weisberg

• Edwin E. Huddleson, Jr. Professor of Law
• Faculty Co-Director, Stanford Criminal Justice Center

Law MPhil/PhD

London, Bloomsbury

UCL Laws has one of the most selective MPhil/PhD programmes in the UK, and produces graduates of internationally recognised quality. Ranked the top UK Law institution for research quality in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2021), UCL Laws attracts leading figures in the field to our extensive programme of events, informing debate on critical legal issues.

UK tuition fees (2024/25)

Overseas tuition fees (2024/25), programme starts, applications accepted.

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A minimum of a good upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in an appropriate subject, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. We have a strong preference for a recognised LLM or equivalent Master's degree and would normally expect a distinction overall, with evidence of first-class ability (or equivalent) in extended written work/dissertation.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 3 Further details are available on the Faculty of Laws website .

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

UCL Laws has a strong international and multidisciplinary research environment, focused around all sixteen of our research centres, institutes and groups. Bringing together outstanding researchers from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds and jurisdictions, our research centres and institutes nurture individual research, but also actively encourage and support collaboration and partnerships that expand cross-disciplinary research.

Who this course is for

This programme provides specialist training on research methods in law. Specialised research centres ensure that the doctoral study experience is collaborative, while UCL Faculty of Laws provides opportunities and support for doctoral students to achieve real impact with their research.

What this course will give you

UCL Laws has been one of the leading centres of legal education in the world for almost 200 years. Rated as being Number 1 for research quality in the UK compared with all other Law Schools in the country by the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), UCL Laws' community of intellectually dynamic scholars responds to today's global challenges. Through our research, we help to shape government policy, national and international law and practice.

Combining a strong theoretical foundation in the law with world-leading expertise in empirical legal studies and interdisciplinary research, UCL Laws offers an outstanding educational experience to our doctoral students, with special work-in-progress workshops, dedicated conferences, and teaching experience.

All students benefit from a year-long research methodology seminar series in their first year and will join a vibrant and active MPhil/PhD student community which, for example, runs its own weekly seminar series in term time.

The foundation of your career

A graduate from the UCL Laws PhD programme will have developed advanced skills in legal research, analysis and writing, public presentations and in almost all cases teaching at university level. Our graduates are well placed to pursue careers in the global academic world, but the research, analytical and writing skills obtained during the PhD also transfer easily to high level work in government, non-governmental organisations and the commercial sector.

Employability

Our PhD graduates have entered a wide range of careers including top academic positions in the UK and overseas, international organisations, private sector, NGOs and government. 'The international reputation and expertise of the Faculty is well known and is what first attracted me to UCL. I found the faculty to be a vibrant academic community in which to undertake research, with invaluable support to develop personal research skills, pursue cross-disciplinary research and to engage in empirical activities. After my doctoral studies I was delighted to join the faculty as a Lecturer. The community of support at UCL Faculty of Laws undoubtedly enhanced my research and enabled me to pursue avenues that may not otherwise have been possible'. Dr Anna Donovan Lecturer, UCL Laws

The Faculty has a longstanding reputation for high-quality legal research with real world impact. We have long-established links with the judiciary, the legal, public and private sector. This is reflected in the outstanding quality of our extensive annual programme of seminars, lectures, debates and conferences on a wide variety of critical legal issues. Through this programme our PhD students have the opportunity to engage personally with leading members of the judiciary, legal profession, commercial and financial sectors, government, NGOs and leading international academics.

Teaching and learning

A PhD from UCL Laws is essentially an independent piece of substantial work, making an addition to current knowledge, but you will receive support in various ways this endeavour.  Firstly, through expert supervision, which will include regular meetings, feedback on your progress and your written work, and advice on your development as a researcher.  You will also undertake research skills training in the Faculty of Laws, through which a supportive environment among the PhD cohort and your fellow research students is fostered.  There will the opportunity to engage with the wider UCL community in training bespoke to your research and career aims too.  Dissemination of your work, and building networks in your field of research, will be actively supported and encouraged by the Facult y . There is financial support available to engage with the wider academic community, to present your work to and receive feedback from scholars and academic events, such as conferences, nationally and internationally.

The PhD programme is examined by a thesis of up to 100,000 words, which should demonstrate your capacity to pursue original research based upon a good understanding of the research techniques and concepts appropriate to the discipline.

Full-time students can expect to meet their PhD supervisors at least once a month for progress meetings throughout their PhD (once every two months for part-time students). In year 1 of the PhD, there will be fortnightly research skills seminars. There will be research skills seminars in years 2 and 3 (for full-time students, years 2-5 for part-time students) too, but these will be less frequent. The majority of the PhD will be spent on independent research.

Research areas and structure

• Antitrust, Regulation and Competition Law
• Comparative and Foreign Law
• Contract, Restitution and Tort
• Corporate, Finance and Insolvency
• Criminal Justice
• Empirical Legal Studies
• Environmental Law
• European Law
• Family Law and Bioethics
• Human Rights, Employment and Equality Law
• Intellectual Property
• International Business, Insurance and Trade
• International Commercial Law
• Judicial Studies
• Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
• Law and Economics
• Law and Ethics
• Law and Religion
• Law of the Sea
• Legal Education
• Legal History and Roman History
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Medical Law
• Property and Trusts
• Public, Admin and Constitutional
• Public International Law

Research environment

UCL Laws is a world-leading community of intellectually dynamic scholars responding to today’s challenges. The Faculty was rated as the leading Law institution in the UK for research quality in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). As a Laws MPhil/PhD student, you will have the opportunity to learn from, and contribute to, this research culture.

The Faculty attracts the leading figures in the field to our extensive programme of events, informing debate on critical legal issues. Events we have held in the past include a series of seminars from the former President of the European Court of Human Rights and Judge of the General Court of the European Union. Our events reflect the diversity of teaching and research at UCL Laws, and our programme of lively seminars, lectures, debates and conferences cover a wide variety of engaging legal topics. Many events are CPD accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the Bar Standards Board and Intellectual Property regulation board (IP Reg).

A PhD at UCL Laws will allow you to pursue original research and make a distinct and significant contribution to your field. We are committed to the quality and relevance of the research supervision we offer and as an MPhil/PhD candidate; you could work with academics at the cutting edge of legal scholarship. Furthermore as a research student, you will be an integral part of our collaborative and thriving research community. Student-run ‘work in progress’ forums and an end-of-first-year PhD workshop will give you the opportunity to present and discuss your research with peers and academic colleagues. Tailored skills seminars will provide you with a supportive research environment and the critical skills necessary to undertake your research. To foster your academic development we also offer additional faculty funds, which can assist you with the costs of conferences and other research activities.

The length of registration for the research degree programmes is 3 years for full-time students.

You are required to register initially for the MPhil degree with the expectation of transfer to PhD after successful completion of an upgrade viva 9- 18 months after initial registration.

In your first year, you will be required to take part in a mandatory Skills Seminar Programme. Within three months of joining the programme, you are expected to agree with your supervisor the basic structure of your research project, an appropriate research method and a realistic plan of work. You will produce and submit a detailed outline of your proposed research to your supervisor for their comments and feedback. We hold a PhD workshop at the end of your first year, which provides you with an opportunity to present your research before an audience of UCL Laws Academic staff and fellow PhD students.

In your second year you will be expected to upgrade from an MPhil to a PhD. To successfully upgrade to a PhD you are required to submit a piece of writing (this is usually based on one chapter from your thesis and a chapter plan for the remainder). You are also required  to present and answer questions about this work to a panel consisting of your subsidiary supervisor and another member of the faculty who acts as an independent assessor.

The PhD programme is expected to be completed within three years for full-time students.. If you are not ready to submit at the end of the third year, you may be permitted a further year to complete the PhD in the 'Completing Research Status' phase of the programme.

The length of registration for the research degree programmes is 5 years for part-time students. You are required to register initially for the MPhil degree with the expectation of transfer to PhD after successful completion of an upgrade viva 15- 30 months after initial registration. In your first two years, you will be required to take part in a mandatory Skills Seminar Programme. Within six months of joining the programme, you are expected to agree with your supervisor the basic structure of your research project, an appropriate research method and a realistic plan of work. You will produce and submit a detailed outline of your proposed research to your supervisor for their comments and feedback. We hold a PhD workshop at the end of your first year, which provides you with an opportunity to present your research before an audience of UCL Laws Academic staff and fellow PhD students. In your second or third year you will be expected to upgrade from an MPhil to a PhD. To successfully upgrade to a PhD you are required to submit a piece of writing (this is usually based on one chapter from your thesis and a chapter plan for the remainder). You are also required  to present and answer questions about this work to a panel consisting of your subsidiary supervisor and another member of the faculty who acts as an independent assessor. The PhD programme is expected to be completed within five years for part-time students. If you are not ready to submit at the end of the fifth year, you may be permitted a further two years to complete the PhD in the 'Completing Research Status' phase of the programme.

Accessibility

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble accessable.co.uk . Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing team .

Fees and funding

Fees for this course.

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees .

Additional costs

There are no programme-specific additional costs.

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs .

Funding your studies

There are a number of different scholarships available to fund your PhD. All are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and are competitive.

Full information about funding may be found on our website - www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/study/mphilphd/applying scholarships page. The Faculty also provides financial support to current students in the form of an annual Research Allowance, and there is a PhD Research Impact and Innovation Fund (PRIF) that students may apply to for funding for exceptional items such as delivering a paper at an international conference.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website .

UCL Research Opportunity Scholarship (ROS)

Deadline: 12 January 2024 Value: UK rate fees, a maintenance stipend, conference costs and professional development package (3 years) Criteria Based on both academic merit and financial need Eligibility: UK

Detailed information on the application process may be found on the Faculty of Laws website .

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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	Aug 19, 2024   2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog     2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog | Sponsored by the social sciences department. Required Courses LG - 309 Trial by Jury Credits: 3 PL - 225 Logic Credits: 3 PO - 330 Constitutional Law Credits: 3 CJ - 160 Criminal Law Credits: 3 CJ - 365 Criminal Procedure Credits: 3 Any LG course or  AB 272   Graduate Programs Students from all over the world come to Yale Law School to deepen their understanding of the law. Yale Law School’s graduate programs are truly global — both in the breadth of resources available through Yale Law School and in the composition of our student body. Students enjoy small class sizes and the camaraderie of graduate and J.D. students, the intimacy of a small program, and a close relationship with the Yale Law School faculty . The Law School admits a limited number of graduate students each year to pursue studies in law beyond the first professional degree. Graduate Degrees The Master of Laws (LL.M.) program encompasses one year of full-time study. Admission is generally open only to those committed to a career in teaching law. The Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.) program is a select doctoral program open only to graduates of the LL.M. program at Yale Law School. The Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.)  program is for a small number of non-lawyers who wish to obtain a basic familiarity with legal thought and to explore how law relates to their discipline. It is a one-year terminal program designed for those who do not desire a professional law degree. Admission is generally open only to doctoral degree holders and doctoral candidates in fields other than law, or working journalists (with at least a bachelor's degree). The Ph.D. in Law is a doctoral program offered in conjunction with Yale University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences . It is designed to prepare J.D. graduates for careers as legal scholars and teachers through coursework and the production of a substantial body of original academic research and writing. The program is only open to students who have already earned a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school. Other Programs Learn more about: Visiting Researcher Program   Joint Degree Programs Section Menu Mail: Graduate Programs Office Yale Law School PO Box 208215 New Haven, CT 06520-8215 Gordon Silverstein, Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs, talks about graduate programs offered at Yale Law School. Maria Gracia Naranjo Ponce ’22 LLM on the intellectually rigorous international community of the LL.M. program. Akriti Gaur ’22 LLM shares her perspective on the L.L.M. program Graduate Programs Class of 2024 Take a Virtual Tour of YLS Explore our campus and learn more about academics, student life, clinics, admissions, financial aid, and more. Student Profile Videos Fernando Loayza Jordán LLM A student perspective on the LLM program and studying tax law at Yale Law School. Poppy Harlow ’22 MSL A perspective on the M.S.L. program and what it was like to dive into the study of constitutional law, civil procedure, and criminal law as a journalist. Rafael Bezerra Nunes LLM A student perspective on getting an LLM at Yale Law School, constitutional law, and the graduate programs community. At heart, Yale Law School is about a distinctive culture of intellectual curiosity about the law. We think good ideas matter. Our faculty and, most of all, our students live this idea every day. N.J. is adding a new requirement to graduate high school, but a huge number of kids didn’t do it last year Updated: Aug. 15, 2024, 7:37 a.m. | Published: Aug. 14, 2024, 7:29 a.m. Tina Kelley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The number of New Jersey students who filed federal financial aid forms dropped this year, just as the state is implementing a new law that will require public high school seniors to fill out the forms in order to graduate. The law, signed in January, requires the classes of 2025, 2026 and 2027 to fill out the federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA , as a requirement for getting a public high school diploma. The form is used to determine how much federal student aid a graduate can get to attend college, and New Jersey officials want more seniors to fill it out to save money and increase the number of people getting a higher education. But, only a little more than half of New Jersey high school seniors filled out their FAFSA forms this year. After federal delays in producing and processing a new version of the FAFSA form caused chaos in college admissions this spring, 54.7% of New Jersey high school seniors finished the form — down 6 percentage points from last year, according to the National College Attainment Network, citing August 2 figures. That meant 6,204 fewer New Jersey students filled out the form compared to the previous year. The U.S. Department of Education announced last week that for most students, the forms will again be available three months later than usual. Kim Cook, head of the nonprofit National College Attainment Network, said students would be further harmed if the problems with the forms continue this academic year. “The unprecedented numbers we are observing in this class’s data make it clear that we can’t afford to have another delayed FAFSA,” she said. “We know that FAFSA opens the door to college; we need that door ready to walk through on-time and without complication.” According to the network, students who did not fill out the form left about $103 million in federal Pell Grants on the table. That number is expected to shrink significantly in New Jersey with the new graduation requirement, as schools are expected to focus on getting all students to fill out the FAFSA. Under the pilot program, which can be renewed after three years, students can submit a waiver or speak to a school counselor to get an exemption from the graduation requirement. Undocumented students who are not eligible for federal aid but do qualify as NJ Dreamers can fill out the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application instead. Nationally, the percentage of students finishing the forms fell to 46% from about 53% this year. For the past two years New Jersey has ranked ninth in the nation in the percentage of seniors completing the forms, said Bill DeBaun, a senior director at the National College Attainment Network. Filling out the forms is particularly important for low-income and first generation college students with fewer resources. “When we look at New Jersey high schools by school income level and percentage of students of color enrolled, we do see big FAFSA completion gaps,” DeBaun said. There’s still time before the Sept. 15 deadline for this year’s high school graduates to apply for state funds for college, state officials said. New Jersey received $100,000 in federal assistance to get the word out about the FAFSA. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority is offering free, online one-on-one sessions with financial aid experts throughout August to answer students’ questions. Appointments are available through the authority’s website, and are also open to students who already submitted their FAFSA forms but need assistance correcting errors or providing additional information requested by the U.S. Department of Education. Evening webinars about the forms are also available in Spanish and English. Students must fill out the forms to see if they are eligible for federal aid as well as Tuition Aid Grants from the state. The forms are also required to see if students are eligible for the New Jersey College Promise program, which provides tuition money for students under certain income levels. Most universities and colleges require the forms to determine who receives scholarships, as well. Under the traditional timeline, the FAFSA forms are available Oct. 1, and students and families fill them out and send them to the U.S. Department of Education, which determines how much federal aid they should receive, said Alejandro Guiral, president of the New Jersey Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. After three to five days of processing, the department usually determines what amount of federal assistance applicants will receive, and sends the forms to the state Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, known as HESAA, and the students’ chosen schools. HESAA then determines how much state aid the student is eligible for, and notifies the school, which decides which scholarships or grants it can offer the student. The final package — with state, federal and campus aid — was traditionally ready for students to review by January. This year, the form was not available until January for most families, and students learned what federal aid they received in mid-March. The amount of state aid they were eligible to receive wasn’t available until the beginning of May. “They had a long time to wait,” Guiral said. “There’s been a certain percentage maybe that didn’t choose the school they wanted, maybe they went to another college that was not their first or second choice, because of the delay in accurate information about the financial aid package.” On the new FAFSA form used this year, information from parents’ 2022 tax returns was fed into their children’s applications, although the process was poorly executed, according to a report by the U.S. Inspector General last week. When parents do not want their income considered in a student’s application, it severely limits how much need-based aid the student would be eligible for, Guiral said. Students in such circumstances may be able to apply independently from their parents, after discussing the matter with financial aid officers. The wait this year was far longer for students with a parent who did not have a social security number, he said. Their forms were not even ready until mid-March, shutting them out of campus-based aid that was distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. “Keep trying,” Guiral said to students still hoping to get financial aid for the fall college semester. “The actual application really has become much more simple.” And some colleges will admit students well past the official deadlines. Guiral’s group is advocating for the department to roll out next year’s application correctly. They are also training administrators for the 2025-2026 school year and are encouraging seniors and their families to set up their accounts with the U.S. Department of Education, so they are ready when the forms become available. Stories by Tina Kelley N.J. university building $2M apartment for president — in a dorm N.J. school district abandons cuts to free courtesy busing after uproar Bruce Springsteen stops at Jersey Shore hot dog spot to grab 60 ‘to go’ NJ Advance Media staff writer Brent Johnson contributed to this post. Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com . Tina Kelley may be reached at [email protected] . If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Purple Heart recipient celebrates Army promotion to LTC at Baylor Law School Dusty turner, a west point graduate, pursuing doctorate degree at baylor university. WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A West Point graduate who earned a Purple Heart during the war in Afghanistan celebrated his promotion to lieutenant colonel in the Army with more than a 125 friends and family in attendance at Baylor Law School in Waco. Dusty Turner, 39, rose to the rank after a 17 year military career which included eight moves, two deployments, a marriage and two kids, and an incident that left him with a traumatic brain injury after a pressure plate exploded in Afghanistan taking the life of another soldier. Turner moved to Waco with his wife, Jill and kids Cal, 11, and Reese, 9, in 2022 from Fairfax Station, VA., where he led the development of the Army’s COVID model, which helped guide decision making and mitigate the pandemic’s impact on Army operations. He’s now pursuing his PhD in statistics at Baylor University. “It was very special,” Turner said. “To get a chance to do this in my career to honor my family who has been there with me all along.” Turner was born in Herford in West Texas and graduated from Center Point High School outside of Kerrville before his appointment to West Point in 2003. He said while it wasn’t the only reason, the 9/11 attacks definitely played a role in his commitment. “It was certainly on my mind. I won’t say it was the reason, but I think a lot of people in my generation, that’s certainly a backdrop for military service, certainly very proud of our country and wanting to do what we could to kind of stand up and do what our country needed to do at the time,” Turner said. Tuner served deployments in both Iraq and Afghanistan. It was while he was a company commander overseeing around 150 soldiers in Afghanistan that his unit on patrol was targeted by an IED. Turner was just 20 feet from the explosion, which killed a Polish soldier, and left Turner with a traumatic brain injury that required weeks of treatment in a hospital. “It is something that helped me refocus in life,” Turner said reflecting on the moment. " It just changed my perspective on a lot of things about what’s really important in life.” Turner’s nearly two-decades in the Army has taken him everywhere from Hawaii, where he met his wife to New York, Missouri, Ohio, Virginia and New Mexico. He says one of the most special places he’s lived is Waco where he’s found a supportive church family, amazing schools, and friends, many he met through youth sports while supporting his son in baseball and coaching his daughter in softball. Turner’s parents traveled from Center Point, and his in-laws from Michigan, to attend the ceremony, but the rest of the faces in the crowded room were Central Texans. “What has made this place so special is it’s a community that’s not transient,” Turner said. “People are from Waco, and they live here for a long time, and they welcomed my family so much and the fact they would come here and celebrate with me in this and to give me a chance to tell them thank you. It’s very surreal. It’s very special.” Turner’s wife and kids helped pin his new rank in an emotional moment. The ceremony was led by Col Rod Sturdivant (Retired) , a current Baylor professor, who met Turner at West Point when Turner was a new cadet and Sturdivant was a West Point professor. Col. Sturdivant led a Bible study Turner attended. Turner will return to West Point as an Academy Professor in the math department in the fall of next year. Copyright 2024 KWTX. All rights reserved. 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Paramount series ”1923″ films episode in Bartlett Texas’ overcrowded and understaffed jails send people awaiting trial to other counties and states Driven to Win: Central Texas teen breaking barriers in male-dominated sport Waco High School dress code crackdown leads to confusion as students and parents scramble to comply Fort Worth teen driving drunk kills five in fatal car crash, police say Testimony to begin in trial of man accused of breaking into home to sexually assault Waco woman, shoot her son Programs of Study LL.M. Degree Student Profiles Singapore Army Veteran and Drapers' Scholar Euan Davies Sets Course for London Post LL.M. Achievement Having lived extensively in Singapore and London, Davies was accustomed to bustling city life but found solace in the serene pace and environment of Williamsburg, Virginia. “The small community at the law school provides for a very encouraging and ‘homey’ environment that allows you to really get to know your peers that larger programs might not be able to provide,” Davies says. Before pursuing a career in law, Davies served two years in the Singapore Army as a Combat Medical Sergeant. He then went on to earn a Bachelor of Law at Queen Mary. During his final year, he learned about the Drapers Scholarship Program, and he was inspired to take the opportunity to learn about the American legal system. Every year, William & Mary Law School appoints a recent graduate as the Drapers Scholar, selected from alumni who have completed their degrees within the past two years. The recipient of the Drapers Scholarship is granted the opportunity to pursue further studies in law. This scholarship is made possible thanks to the support of the Drapers Company of London, a long-standing partner of William & Mary. Under the guidance of Professor Neal Devins, Davies found Constitutional Law particularly captivating within the rich array of courses provided by the LL.M. curriculum at William & Mary. Embracing the challenge of larger class sizes and heightened student participation, Davies actively engaged in vibrant discussions, enriching himself in the dynamic learning environment. “I have gained a significantly better understanding of the American legal system and its role within American Society,” Davies says. “I found most interesting, the contrast between the application of British law and American law despite having common foundations. The importance of law in society cannot be understated and I gained a huge appreciation of its impact on America and the wider influence of American law internationally.” Outside of the classroom, Davies became a member of the International Competition Team (ICT) , which gave him the opportunity to work closely with other William & Mary students while also gaining practical skills. One of his fondest memories as a member of the team is when he represented the law school at the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition in New Orleans. He enjoyed interacting with students and judges from law schools all over the United States. Although Davies has successfully completed his mission, there were some challenges along the way to earning his LL.M. Initially, he experienced some difficulties learning how to adjust to a new academic and social environment. He had to quickly learn new social norms and adjust to the structure of the American education system while meeting the demands of rigorous coursework. Davies says he found unwavering support from mentors, fellow students, and the law school administration. “The law school has a great mentoring program, and J.D. students were always keen to learn and understand the various challenges that I was facing while in this new environment,” Davies says. “Dean [Brian] Wall, the head of Student Affairs, and Brenda Stone, the international programs facilitator, in particular, were always extremely helpful and contributed greatly to helping with any challenges that I faced during my time here.” Davies highlights the development of interpersonal skills and adaptability as key takeaways from his time at William & Mary. This experience has broadened his perspective on law's role in society, emphasizing its impact both domestically and internationally. As Davies prepares to take on new challenges in his career, he offers advice to other students who wish to pursue an LL.M. at William & Mary . “I would advise prospective students to really seize the opportunity to work with J.D. students at every avenue,” he says. “The student body at the law school is an incredibly motivated and friendly group of individuals who will always go out of their way to assist their classmates in times of need. I learned a lot from the J.D. students, and my only regret is not having more time to meet more of them.” After graduation, Davies plans to return to London to pursue training as a Commercial Barrister under the Lord Justice Holker Scholarship granted by Gray’s Inn. LL.M. Program 5005   Wasserstein Hall (WCC) 1585 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge ,  MA 02138 The LL.M. (Master of Laws) program is a one-year degree program that typically includes 180 students from some 65 countries. The Graduate Program is interested in attracting intellectually curious and thoughtful candidates from a variety of legal systems and backgrounds and with various career plans. Harvard’s LL.M. students include lawyers working in firms, government officials, law professors, judges, diplomats, human rights activists, doctoral students, business people, and others. The diversity of the participants in the LL.M. program contributes significantly to the educational experience of all students at the School. LL.M. Degree Overview Ll.m. degree requirements, academic resources, ll.m. class profile, modal gallery, gallery block modal gallery. Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to footer University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law Centers & Programs Distinguished programs. Get Started Admissions & Aid Overview How to Apply Online Application Status Notifications Law School Visit Request Financial Aid Grants & Scholarships Admissions Brochures Residency Requirements Video Resources Admissions FAQ Admitted Student Portal Faculty & Research Overview Faculty & Staff Directory Career Services Overview For Students For Employers Employment Statistics Social Justice Ways to Give Make a Gift News & Events Trending at Richardson News Archive Around Richardson Photo Galleries Publications For Meetings & Events Meeting Room Calendar Reserve a Room Dean Nelson Event Attendance Request Form Events Calendar Future Students Faculty & Staff Event Calendar More in Master of Laws (LLM) Master of laws (llm) program, fall 2025 applications open september 2024. A Master of Laws, or LLM, is a graduate qualification in the field of law. This internationally recognized postgraduate law program allows lawyers to gain advanced, specialized legal training by choosing classes within a specific area of law to develop their expertise. In addition to the academic advantages an LLM offers, students also have opportunities to network with colleagues and professors and build a lasting, professional network. Applicants to the LLM Program must hold a law degree from a recognized law school. Both graduates with a foreign law degree and graduates with a U.S. JD are encouraged to apply. Our LLM Program allows a great deal of flexibility, allowing students the freedom to choose their classes, in consultation with our LLM Faculty Advisor. Other than our two specialized LLM courses for foreign lawyers, our LLM students take the same classes as our JD students. LLM students may choose to pursue a General LLM or an LLM with a Specialization. Some limited-enrollment and legal writing or clinical/skills courses may not be available to LLM students.  General LLM Program information and requirements a minimum of 24 credits are required to graduate F-1 students must take a minimum of 12 credits per semester LLM students take Introduction to American Law in their first semester (exempt for U.S. JD graduates or if waived by LLM Faculty Advisor) Courses already taken as part of a U.S. JD Program may not be repeated for LLM Program credit, except with permission from the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs up to six (6) graduate-level (600 and above) credits from other UH departments LAW 576 Directed Study and Research (limit 3 credits per semester) LAW 520 Advanced Legal Studies – selected topics presented by WSRSL faculty or visiting faculty focused on their areas of specialty or expertise. UH Class Schedule Classes designed for students with foreign law degrees Introduction to American Law – General introduction to the fundamental principles and distinctive aspects of the American legal system and its institutions. LLM students only U.S. Legal Research and Writing – Introduction to the basic principles of American legal research and writing. Students review techniques of case and statutory analysis and learn to write a professional legal memoranda and client opinion letters. LLM students only Legal English preparation and support Legal Oral Communication course Center for Academic Spoken English (CASE) : provides free oral communication support for members of the UH Mānoa community who speak English as an additional language. The Writing Center at Mānoa : is a collaborative environment which offers writing consultations free of charge to anyone affiliated with the UH – undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and visiting scholars.  East-West Toastmasters : organizes monthly meetings of students, faculty, and staff of UH Mānoa, as well as people from the community to develop public speaking skills. LLM Specializations Students enrolled in Hawaii’s LLM Program may choose an optional specialization to deepen their understanding and expertise in a specific area of law. LLM Specialization requirements: 4 courses within the specialty 10 credits within the specialty any required courses within the specialty Possible courses: LWPA 514 Law & Society in Japan LWEV 528 International Environmental Law LWPA 553 Asian Pacific Insolvency Law LWPA 556 Asian Comparative Labor Law LAW 572 International Protection of Human Rights LWPA 577 Japanese Business Law LWPA 578 Chinese Business Law LWPA 586 Law & Society in China LWPA 587 Comparative Law LWEV 593 International Ocean Law LWPA 594 Pacific Islands Legal Systems With LLM Faculty Advisor approval, student may take: Note: not all courses are offered every semester Possible courses: LAW 507 Employment Discrimination LWEV 528 International Environmental Law LWEV 530 Climate Change Law & Policy LAW 533 Constitutional Law I LAW 534 Constitutional Law II LAW 537 Constitutional Law: Critical Race Perspectives LAW 547 Gender: Law & Conflicts LAW 548 Immigration Law LWPA 556 Asian Comparative Labor Law LWPA 581 Native Hawaiian Rights LWPA 585 International Law LWPA 587 Comparative Law With LLM Faculty Advisor approval, student may take: LAW 576 Directed Study and Research (limit 3 credits per semester)  LAW 520 Advanced Legal Studies  – selected topics presented by WSRSL faculty or visiting faculty focused on their areas of specialty or expertise. LWEV 503 Wildlife & Natural Resources Law LWEV 512 Environmental Compliance & Regulated Industries LWEV 528 International Environmental Law* LWEV 530 Climate Change Law & Policy LAW 549 Admiralty Law LWEV 588 Legal Aspects of Water Resources & Control LWEV 592 Domestic Ocean & Coastal Law LWEV 593 International Ocean Law LAW 503 Historic Preservation Law LAW 561 Administrative Law LAW 580 Land Use Management & Control LWPA 585 International Law LWEV 582 Environmental Law* LWEV 588 Legal Aspects of Water Resources & Control LAW 592 Domestic Ocean & Coastal Law With LLM Faculty Advisor approval, student may take: LAW 507 Employment Discrimination LAW 508 Negotiation & Alternate Dispute Resolution LAW 509 Contracts I LAW 510 Contracts II LAW 515 Business Reorganization in Bankruptcy LAW 531 Business Associations LAW 535 Intellectual Property LAW 545 Licensing Intellectual Property LAW 507 Employment Discrimination LAW 508 Negotiation & Alternate Dispute Resolution LAW 509 Contracts I LAW 510 Contracts II LAW 515 Business Reorganization in Bankruptcy LAW 531 Business Associations LAW 535 Intellectual Property LAW 545 Licensing Intellectual Property LAW 550 Corporate & Partnership Taxation LWPA 553 Asian Pacific Insolvency Law LAW 554 Secured Transactions LAW 558 Corporate Finance LAW 559 Labor Law LAW 562 Debtors’ & Creditors’ Rights LAW 565 Securities Regulation LAW 567 Federal Income Taxation LAW 569 Sales LWPA 577 Japanese Business Law LWPA 578 Chinese Business Law LWPA 579 International Business Transactions LAW 589 Labor & Employment Law LAW 595 Internet Law & Policy LWPA 596 International Intellectual Property LAW 508 Negotiation & Alternative Dispute Resolution LAW 572 International Protection of Human Rights LWPA 585 International Law LWPA 587 Comparative Law Courses offered through the Matsunaga Institute for Peace & Conflict Resolution PACE 629 Negotiation & Conflict Resolution PACE 647 Mediation: Theory & Practice PACE 668 Facilitating Community & Organizational Change LAW 513 Criminal Law LAW 541 Criminal Procedure LAW 543 Evidence How to apply to the Hawaiʻi LLM program Eligibility. Applicants to the LLM Program must hold a law degree from a recognized law school. Both graduates with a foreign law degree and graduates with a U.S. JD are encouraged to apply. Application Deadline and Submission Applications for the LLM Program are considered on a rolling basis from October 1 to June 1 and on a space-available basis after June 1. Applications received by February 1 will have priority consideration for scholarships. Applicants are encouraged to apply online through LSAC and those that do may be eligible for application waivers and school report coupons. LSAC applicants that are admitted and chose to attend our LLM Program will be considered for scholarship awards to help offset LSAC and CAS fees incurred during the application process. For those who are unable to apply through LSAC, please contact us. Application Materials Personal Statement Tell us about your experience and qualifications, your reasons for seeking an LLM degree and the course of study you wish to pursue (about 800 words). Resume or Curriculum Vitae $75 Application Fee Non-refundable/Non-transferable Two Letters of Recommendation We prefer that one of the letters be from your former or current law professor, if possible. If a recommendation letter is not written in English, an English translation must accompany the original recommendation letter. Transcripts Official transcripts from all institutions (graduate and undergraduate) where you have studied. These must be sent directly from the school. If the transcripts are not in English, a certified English translation must be submitted with each transcript. TOEFL suggested score: 90+ (UH school code: 8395) IELTS suggested score 6+ Cambridge English Exam suggested C1 or C2 Exempt from providing English proficiency test scores: applicants who have earned a bachelor’s or graduate degree from an institution in the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or Singapore. We are flexible with English proficiency scores for LLM students in certain cases. Exemptions may be granted at the discretion of the LLM Admissions Committee. Once all application materials are received, the Admissions Committee may request an interview, usually over Zoom, before making their decision. Visa Information The Law School’s International Programs works with the UH International Student Services to assist international students with I-20 and Visa paperwork. International students admitted to the Law School who need an I-20 and/or Student Visa will be required to show proof of adequate funds for the program of study. See tuition and cost of attendance . KEY CONTACT Llm program, information for…. Berkeley Law Unveils Groundbreaking AI-Focused Law Degree Program Share article on Facebook Share article on Twitter Share article on LinkedIn Email article Industry Leaders Come Together to Develop Curriculum Berkeley, CA – August 13, 2024 – Berkeley Law, renowned for its innovative legal education and leadership in law and technology, is proud to announce the launch of the first-ever law degree with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Set to begin in summer 2025, the AI-focused Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree is now open for applications. Berkeley Law has long been recognized as the nation’s leading program in IP and tech law. The introduction of the AI Law and Regulation certificate for students in the LL.M. executive track represents a major step forward in this tradition, further equipping legal professionals to navigate the complexities of AI. The program can be completed over two summers or through remote study combined with one summer on campus. “At Berkeley Law, we are committed to leading the way in legal education by anticipating the future needs of our profession. Our AI-focused degree program is a testament to our dedication to preparing our students for the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies,” said Dean Erwin Chemerinsky. “This program underscores our commitment to innovation and excellence, ensuring our graduates are at the forefront of the legal landscape.” “The new degree program is ideal for both international legal practitioners and U.S. attorneys seeking to future-proof their practice,” said Assistant Dean Adam Sterling. “Students will learn from faculty, practitioner-lecturers, and guest speakers on topics such as AI ethics, the fundamentals of AI technology, and current and future efforts to regulate AI, including a focus on the EU AI Act.” The curriculum for the new certificate was designed in consultation with an advisory group of industry leaders, including: Wei Chen, Chief Legal Officer, EVP, Government Affairs, Infoblox Jennifer Dumas, General Counsel, Allen Institute for AI Beth George, Partner, Freshfields Brian Israel, General Counsel, Anthropic Miriam Kim, Partner, Munger, Tolles & Olson Josh Lee Kok Thong, Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, Future of Privacy Forum Irene Liu, Executive in Residence, Berkeley Law and AI Advisor to California State Senate Nicole Ozer, Technology and Civil Liberties Director, ACLU of Northern California Karen Silverman, CEO and Founder, Cantellus Group Dumitru Sliusarenco, Senior Case & Policy Officer, Meta Oversight Board Hanna Steinbach, General Counsel at Harness Duane Valz, Founder, Valz Legal Nikki Vo, Director and Associate General Counsel, Meta Jon Zieger, Co-Founder and Director of Responsible Innovation Labs Berkeley Law’s proximity to Silicon Valley provides unparalleled access to practitioners dealing with AI-related legal issues in real-time. The AI Law and Regulation certificate will help students build core skills and knowledge in areas including data privacy, intellectual property (IP), licensing, and risk. Available courses include Law and Governance of Artificial Intelligence, taught by Professor Colleen V. Chien — one of the top 20-cited IP and cyberlaw scholars in the U.S. One focus of her new class will be how AI is transforming the practice of law, and the opportunities AI and automation technologies offer to ameliorate or exacerbate existing inequalities in the practice of law, including the access to justice gap. “Students will gain fluency with AI technologies and explore the ways in which law and policy are being developed and applied in order to minimize the harms and maximize the benefits offered by AI,” Chien says. “Examining a variety of governance tools, including court adjudication, legislation, regulatory frameworks, industry standards, and best practices, this course will dive deeply into the intersections of AI and human rights, civil liberties, privacy, IP, consumer protection, employment, and other laws.”  “This program will equip participants with in-depth knowledge of the ethical, regulatory, and policy challenges posed by AI,” Sterling added. “It will focus on building practice skills to help them advise and represent leading law firms, AI companies, governments, and non-profit organizations.” Designed for working professionals, the LL.M. executive track can be completed over a calendar year with part-time online coursework and one full-time summer in Berkeley, or over two consecutive summer semesters in residence. The program attracts lawyers from over 40 countries, including those with a J.D. from the United States. Applications for the program open on August 1, 2024. Interested candidates can email [email protected] for more information. Media Contact: Tove Sharp  Director of Media Relations   Berkeley Law   [email protected] 08/13/2024 Topics: Artificial Intelligence 295 COMMENTS Ph.D. Program The Ph.D. in Law Degree The Ph.D. in Law degree program is designed to prepare J.D. graduates for careers as legal scholars and teachers through a doctoral program aimed at the production of a substantial body of academic research and writing under the close supervision of a three-member faculty dissertation committee. Unlike programs designed for students who wish to learn about law from the ... Graduate Program The Graduate Program attracts lawyers of demonstrated intellectual and academic excellence from all over the world. 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