Program Overview
The Comparative Law at University of Michigan is a LLM programme in Law over 8 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 Comparative 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: 8 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 43,674 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 43,674 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ann Arbor, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Comparative 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
- Civil Procedure
- Contracts
- Criminal Law
- Legal Practice Skills
- Evidence
- Federal Antitrust
- Health Law
- Legal Repres of Children
- Jurisprudence
- Art Law
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must have, at a minimum, the first degree in law required for law practice in the country in which their legal studies were pursued and at least three years\' practice experience in taxation.
- Valid LSAT score
- Completed application form for the University of Michigan\xc2\x92s J.D. program
- Application fee or waiver $75
- One to three letters of recommendation
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 43,674 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 43,674 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 43,674 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 43,674 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Michigan 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 University of Michigan
University of Michigan
United States
The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1817 and is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. It is also...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 8 months