Online master of laws program
Online LLM programs help lawyers develop advanced specialization in areas such as dispute resolution, compliance, and intellectual property. They are designed for practicing or internationally trained lawyers who want to deepen expertise and support career growth.
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Online master of laws (LLM) programs are advanced law degrees for lawyers who want to specialize in a focused practice area or strengthen their professional credibility. The source highlights concentration options such as dispute resolution, compliance, and intellectual property, as well as generalist paths that can extend JD-level legal training. These programs are presented as useful for internationally trained lawyers seeking faster transition to U.S. practice and for U.S. professionals working outside their home country. They may also help established lawyers stay current in their subject area and build expertise for long-term career development. Program structure varies by school, including credit requirements and available concentrations. The source states that most programs can be completed in about one year or three semesters.
Who is this for?
Practicing lawyers, internationally trained lawyers, and U.S. legal professionals seeking advanced specialization or broader legal expertise.
Prerequisites
LLB graduates: Some LLM programs admit international applicants with a bachelor of laws (LLB). They may accept you even if you have not yet passed the bar-equivalent exam in your home country.U.S.-licensed lawyers: U.S. lawyers must hold a JD degree from an American Bar Association-accredited university. Other admission requirements include recommendation letters. Some programs also require applicants to have 2-3 years of legal experience.Internationally licensed lawyers: Universities may use the same admission requirements for internationally licensed lawyers as for LLB graduates. You may also need to pass the TOEFL to prove English-language proficiency and submit a certification of finances to show you can pay for your education.
About the Provider
UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP), founded in September 2020 by a multidisciplinary faculty group including neuroscientist Michael Silver and author Michael Pollan, conducting psilocybin research into cognition, perception, emotion, and their neural bases in the human brain. BCSP's four pillars of basic science, journalism, culture, and community have established it as a leading interdisciplinary hub for psychedelic research and public engagement, producing The Microdose newsletter and a global clinical trials map.
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- PricePrice on request
- FormatSelf-paced
- Lifecycle statusNo New Dates
- SkillsLegal specializationDispute resolutionComplianceIntellectual propertyMediation and negotiationMergers and acquisitionsJudicial jurisprudenceRegulatory compliance
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