University of Southern California offers the Master of Master's of Laws as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Los Angeles, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for master's of laws and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on January 10, 2027.

About Master's of Laws

Overview Why Choose the LLM Degree at USC Gould?Recognized by LLM Guide as one of the "Top 10 LLM Programs in California," the Master of Laws LL.M. program at University of Southern California stimulates critical thinking and practical problem solving in addition to providing you with a thorough grounding in American law. Our comprehensive array of courses allows you to customize your degree to fit your career goals.When you join USC Gould, you will become part of a dynamic and diverse law school community, be nurtured by a world-class faculty, enroll in small and collegial classes, and join the global Trojan Family network of more than 12,500 LLM alumni and 12,000 law alumni. Our graduates include partners in the world's largest law firms, leaders of civil rights movements, and CEOs and presidents of multibillion-dollar companies. I want to find another Master Course As an LLM student, you will have access to an academic support system led by a full-service staff dedicated exclusively to aiding international students. You will have the opportunity to benefit from:one-on-one help with course registrationtools for exam preparationseminars on study techniquesindividualized career development advisementworkshops on résumé and cover letter writing, interviewing and job-search strategiesparticipation in the International Student Interview Program job fair in New York and the UCLA Interview Program in Los AngelesEarly Bar Preparation and other bar exam workshopsUSC Gould Continuing Legal Education events, where you can network with leading professionals in tax, entertainment, corporate, real estate and intellectual property law, among other fieldsthe Summer Law and English four-week intensivesocial and athletic outings with fellow LLM students, including a night at the Hollywood Bowl, a USC Trojan football game and a basketball game at Staples Center Accreditation The University of South Califronia (USC) is accredited by the Senior College and University Commission (WASC Senior or WSCUC) of the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC). The WASC accreditation process aids institutions in developing and sustaining effective educational programs and assures the educational community, the general public, and other organizations that an accredited institution has met high standards of quality and effectiveness. The Commission accredits institutions, not individual programs.USC is one of the world’s leading private research universities. Established in 1880, it’s also one of the oldest. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge.Graduate students at USC are key members of the university’s community of scholars, contributing diverse viewpoints and fresh insights that are poised to make their mark on the theories, systems, inventions, public policy, and creative work of the 21st century.

The residential Master of Laws LL.M. program at University of Southern California is designed for international attorneys, judges, government officials, prosecutors, corporate legal counsel, bankers, and recent law graduates who are interested in receiving a degree in American law and the U.S. legal system, and prepares them for leadership roles in the global market.

Disciplines

Civil & Private LawLegal Studies

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master's of Laws at University of Southern California

English Requirements

PTEMin 61
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 90

Other Requirements

1transcripts and degree verificationa two- to three-page statement that describes your personal, academic and professional background, and your reasons for applyinga résumé or curriculum vitaetest scores are valid for two years from the date taken

Master's of Laws at University of Southern California

About Master's of Laws

Disciplines

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master's of Laws at University of Southern California

English Requirements

Other Requirements

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