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Law and Economics

George Mason University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 40,737 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,351 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree LLM
Duration 24 months
Deadline May, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Fairfax County, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Law and Economics at George Mason University is a LLM programme in Business & Management over 24 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 business & management. 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 Law and Economics 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 40,737 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,351 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Fairfax, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Law and Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Economic Foundations of Legal Studies
  2. Advanced Economic Foundations
  3. Litigation and Dispute Resolution Theory
  4. Public Choice and Public Law Seminar OR Perspectives on Regulation
  5. Introduction to United States Law
  6. Advanced Antitrust Seminar
  7. Advanced Securities: Law and Economics of Investment Management
  8. Antitrust I
  9. Antitrust II
  10. Antitrust Economics
  11. Bankruptcy
  12. Comparative Antitrust Law
  13. Economics of Private Law
  14. European Competition Law
  15. FTC Seminar
  16. Law and Economics of Financial Regulation Seminar

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements
  • Either a United States JD from an ABA approved law school OR the equivalent to the United States JD from a foreign law school OR other experience outside the United States that is deemed acceptable by the director of the LLM program.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 40,737 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,351 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 40,737 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,351 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact George Mason 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.

About George Mason University

George Mason University logo

George Mason University

Fairfax County, United States

public liberal arts and research university in Fairfax County, Virginia

University Profile
  • Application Deadline May, 2027
  • Start Date Aug, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months