Program Overview
The Child and Family Law at Loyola University Chicago is a LLM programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Child and Family Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,511 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,511 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Chicago, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Child and Family Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Child, Parent, and State
- LL.M. Seminar \x96 Child Law
- Advanced Domestic Relations Law Practicum
- Advanced Domestic Relations Law Practicum II
- Child Law Clinic
- Child Law Trial Practice Intensive
- Children\x92s Legal Rights Journal
- Children\x92s Legal Rights Journal Editorial Board
- Children\x92s Legal Rights Journal Senior Editors
- Child Law Directed Study
- Child Law Graduate Externship
- Child Law Independent Research
- Child Law Trial Practice
- Education Law and Policy
- Education Law Practicum
- Family Law
- Family Law Practicum
- Fundamentals of School Law
- Human Trafficking in the United States:\xa0 Special Issues Concerning Children
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.33 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
- Application Form
- Academic Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters: \xc2\xa0Submit two letters of recommendation. \xc2\xa0
- Personal Statement
- R\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 or Curriculum Vitae
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,511 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,511 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,511 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,511 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loyola University Chicago directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, United States
Loyola University Chicago is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 12 months