Program Overview
The Transnational Legal Practice at St. John's University is a LLM programme in Law, 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 Transnational Legal Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 55,152 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 55,152 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Transnational Legal Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to TLP (1 credit)
- Transnational Legal Practice I (3 credits)
- Transnational Legal Practice II (3 credits)
- TLP Legal Writing I and II (5 credits) (Students with exceptional English language ability may be able to place out of these classes)
- International Law (3 credits)
- International Business Transactions (3 credits)
- International Litigation & Dispute Resolution (3 credits)
- International Trade Law (2 credits)
- Business Organizations (4 credits)
- Colloquium in Law: International Law (2 credits)
- Commercial Arbitration (3 credits)
- Comparative Law (3 credits)
- International Commercial Arbitration (2 credits)
- International Criminal Law (2 credits)
- International Finance (3 credits)
- International Human Rights Law (3 credits)
- Introduction to U.S. Law I (2 credits)
- Law & Religion: International and Comparative Perspectives (3 credits)
- Other courses suited to your individual interests (1 to 4 credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the LL.M. in Transnational Legal Practice LL.M. program at St. John\xc2\x92s School of Law is selective and based upon excellence in prior legal studies. Evidence of academic scholarship as well as professional achievements will be considered. The LL.M. Program is designed to have a limited enrollment in order to enrich the quality of the experience for each LL.M. candidate.
Eligibility
Any American or foreign law school graduate holding a first degree in law (J.D., LL.B. or equivalent) from an ABA-accredited law school or a foreign law school recognized in the country where founded and located.English Proficiency Tests
Because of the nature of the LL.M. Program in Transnatioanl Legal Practice, it is essential that all students have a high level of comprehension and oral and written expression in the English language. Foreign graduates (other than students from Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom) are required to have taken the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test prior to applying.English for American Law School
English for American Law School is an intensive four-week summer course designed for students entering St. John\xc2\x92s LL.M. programs who are not native English speakers. The course\xc2\x92s aim is to familiarize these students with the U.S. legal system and its vocabulary, thereby enabling them to participate more effectively in their studies in the LL.M. Program.
LLM in Transnational Legal Practice Application
The LL.M. in Transnational Legal Practice program is designed to provide advanced practice and subject-matter instruction to recent U.S. and foreign law graduates and young practictioners seeking to expand their careers in transnational practice.English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 55,152 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 55,152 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 55,152 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 55,152 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact St. John's University 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.
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