Overview

The innovative LL.M. Law program at the College of William & Mary is designed for foreign-educated students and attorneys who want to compete in an increasingly globalized legal world. We have been welcoming students from all over the world since 1989.

The traditional two-semester, full-time program begins in the fall or spring semester and ends with graduation in mid-May or January. All students participate in a mandatory Law Week, which begins one week before the official start of the semester, and includes a series of classes about the American legal system as well as legal writing and research. Students are required to participate in all Law Week events.

Why Choose the William & Mary LL.M. Degree?

Oldest law school in America.

Emphasis on legal writing, research, and other practical lawyering skills.

Small, personalized program in a safe and beautiful environment.

Programme Structure

Class Structure

Most classes will be taken with American J.D. students. Many LL.M. students choose the first-year J.D. courses, such as Criminal Law, Civil Procedure, and Torts. Most classes will be lectures, but you may also take some seminar courses, which have smaller class sizes and are discussion-based.

Exams are held at the end of each semester, following the last day of classes. Exams are written and may consist of essays, multiple choice questions, or a combination of both. Your professor will provide more specifics regarding the exam format.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Williamsburg, United States

Disciplines

Master of Laws (LLM) View 174 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A non-refundable processing fee of $50 is required for application for admission to a graduate program in Arts & Sciences.

Letters of Recommendation

You are required to provide official transcripts or marks statements and degree certificates from all institutions of higher education that you have attended.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

62900 USD / year

≈ 62900 USD / year
Out-of-State

62900 USD / year

≈ 62900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

38784 USD / year

≈ 38784 USD / year

Living costs

Williamsburg

United States

1306 - 2134 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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