About the course

Welcome to William & Mary Law School's Master of Laws Degree (LL.M.) program Our innovative LL.M. program in American Legal Studies is designed for foreign-educated graduates and attorneys who want an edge in an increasingly globalized legal world. We have been welcoming students from all over the world since 1989.

　　William & Mary Law School offers an optional third semester LL.M. course of study to complement the two-semester program. LL.M. students must apply to be admitted to the third semester approximately 30 days before the registration for the spring or fall terms begins. More information will be provided in advance of that deadline.

　　To be eligible for the three semester program, LL.M. students are required to complete successfully, or have in progress, a total of at least 24 credit hours and satisfy all graduation requirements toward the two-semester program. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Williamsburg
Fall (August), 2024	Williamsburg
Spring (January), 2025	Williamsburg
Fall (August), 2025	Williamsburg
Spring (January), 2026	Williamsburg

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for College of William and Mary

Original academic records - transcript(s) and confirmation of conferral of degree(s) in sealed envelopes. Include English translations of academic records.

　　Have completed the necessary legal education required to obtain an LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws), LL.M. (Master of Laws), or J.M. (Juris Master) in a foreign country or to take the equivalent of the bar examination in that country. Are qualified to practice law in a foreign country. Are determined to possess sufficient legal education or experience to satisfactorily complete the LL.M. program.

　　Applicants whose native language is not English, or who did not earn a law degree from an institution where instruction is in English, should take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum TOEFL score acceptable is 90 (Internet-based total). The minimum IELTS score acceptable is 6. English language competence may be satisfied through TOEFL, IELTS, or by other means of evaluation.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at College of William and Mary. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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