We have LLM degrees for non-US lawyers in need of a US law degree and for US lawyers who want a specialized degree from a top 30 law school. We offer two options at our Fort Worth campus and three online options that don’t require an entrance exam, but do offer flexible start dates, and feature a convenient, asynchronous format that makes it easy for you to advance your education without interrupting your work or family life.
Time to Complete: Est. 1-2 years (24 Credit hours)
Modality: Online
Three Starts Per Year: Fall, Spring, Summer
Tuition: $33,825
No Entrance Exam Required
Online LLM Degree
Our online LLM degree is specifically designed for the working professional. With no entrance exam requirement, flexible start dates, and a full- or part-time schedule, you can tailor your experience to fit your professional goals and accommodate your personal life. You can specialize in one of three tracks consisting of a cutting-edge, industry-responsive curriculum. You’ll gain access to the worldwide Aggie network of over 500,000 alumni, which includes more Fortune 500 Top 100 corporate CEOs than any university in the nation. You’ll receive the same support, advising, and resources that your on-campus counterparts receive.
In today's world, we understand that flexibility in learning is paramount. Our online LLM degrees give you the opportunity to get your degree on your terms. Online classes are specifically created to accommodate distance learners. We don't just stick a camera in the back of the classroom and call it a day. We use state-of-the-art online teaching and learning techniques to ensure the same quality education your on-campus counterparts enjoy.
My degree program was a key factor in being promoted into my current role. The breadth of the curriculum was attractive to my employer as I was going through the interview process, and I believe it strongly helped my cause.
- Chris Cuzzucoli ’22, Bank Secrecy Act Officer, Bank of Hope
On-Campus LLM - General Studies
Time to Complete: Approx. 1 yr. (24 Credit hours)
Modality: On Campus
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
$37,638 (non-resident, 9-month, 24-credit year)
On-Campus LLM - General Studies
The General Studies LLM degree offered on our Fort Worth campus primarily serves non-US lawyers who seek a deeper understanding of American law or who wish to sit for the bar exam. You can take courses along with our JD students and earn your LLM from a top-30 law school and tier-one research university in one of the largest and fastest-growing legal markets in the United States. Successful completion of the on-campus LLM can qualify non-U.S. lawyers to sit for the bar exam in Texas, New York, and a number of other states.
Tuition: $12,681 (resident, per 12-credit semester)
On-Campus LLM – Intellectual Property (IP)
Texas A&M Law’s IP program consistently ranks among the top ten in the nation. Our LLM in Intellectual Property — offered on our campus in Fort Worth — will prepare you to navigate and succeed in the rapidly changing information-based global marketplace. We have seven world-renowned IP faculty and offer over 20 IP law courses.
Expert Faculty
The same dynamic faculty that teach in the JD program at Texas A&M School of Law brings their knowledge of the law to LLM students. Professors will work with you to ensure you achieve your academic and professional goals.
A network of over 500,000 former students means that there are Aggie connections all over the world. Known for our character, commitment, and unique Aggie loyalty - not to mention our traditions - being a part of the 12th Man will give you a distinct advantage in your career. The Aggie network spans the globe with former students in over 160 countries.
Explore options for reducing the costs of an LLM through Texas A&M University as well as external sources and work opportunities. We've made it easy to discover other options. You can explore financial aid and speak to dedicated financial aid counselors on Texas A&M University's main website.
Be sure to factor in not only the tuition and fees, but all of the non-tuition costs, too (such as loan fees, housing, meals, entertainment, travel, transportation, and after graduation bar prep). Tuition and fees for a nine-month academic year are calculated prior to financial aid/scholarships.
Texas A&M Law has a wide array of options available to support you in funding your legal education, including low tuition, graduate scholarship opportunities, and loans. Explore all the opportunities, and take advantage of our resources. Whatever your circumstances, our Texas A&M Law financial aid advisors can answer any questions about paying for your education.
Applicants for the on-campus LLM are eligible to receive merit-based scholarships from Texas A&M School of Law as well as aid from outside sources. Online LLM students can also explore the financial aid options on Texas A&M University’s main website.
LLM Degree FAQ
The Master of Laws (LLM) is a postgraduate master’s degree for individuals who have already obtained a Juris Doctor (JD) or an equivalent non-U.S. law degree that prepares students to practice as an attorney. The LLM degree commonly serves as a postgraduate qualification in the field of law and typically demonstrates in-depth knowledge in a specialization. Practicing attorneys who earned law degrees outside of the United States and Canada can also earn an LLM to qualify to sit for the Bar Exam.
LLM is short for “Legum Magister,” a Latin term that translates to “teacher of laws” in English. In the United States and Canada, LLM is considered a “Master of Laws” degree.
As an undergraduate-level degree, the LLB (Bachelor of Law) is simply less advanced than the graduate-level LLM. Offered in many different countries, the LLB is commonly regarded as the first step on the path to becoming a qualified attorney.
The Master of Laws (LLM) is only available to candidates who already have a Juris Doctor (JD) or an equivalent law degree. However, several different master’s level law degree options are open to non-attorneys without a JD. These degrees go under names such as Master of Legal Studies (MLS), Juris Master (JM), or Master of Jurisprudence (MJ or MJur).
Texas A&M University School of Law offers both the LLM for attorneys with a JD, as well as a Master of Legal Studies with a wide range of specializations available to candidates who hold only a bachelor’s degree.
Depending on your specific area of legal concentration and your career ambitions, obtaining an LLM can benefit you in a variety of ways. An LLM demonstrates to employers, colleagues, and clients that you have concentrated expertise in a particular area of law and/or regulation.
The versatile nature of the LLM allows institutions of learning to offer the degree in a broad spectrum of specializations. At Texas A&M Law, students can earn a general, customizable LLM as well as an LLM with concentrations in Intellectual Property, International Tax, Risk Management, and Wealth Management.
Two of the six LLM tracks offered by Texas A&M Law — the general LLM and the Intellectual Property LLM — are only available to students who opt to attend Texas A&M in person on its Fort Worth campus. All remaining LLM emphases at Texas A&M Law are offered exclusively online, including degrees in International Tax, Risk Management, and Wealth Management.
The LLM is offered both online and in-person. They can also be pursued through either full-time or part-time study. Therefore, some students will earn an LLM more quickly than others. The LLM degree at Texas A&M Law requires 24 credit hours to earn a diploma, and students typically graduate in one year.
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