Program Overview
The Law at College of William & Mary 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 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
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 39,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 30,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Williamsburg, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Constitutional Law
- Contracts
- Criminal Law
- Legal Practice I
- Legal Practice II
- Property
- Torts
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- To qualify for this program, students must demonstrate that they:
- have completed the necessary legal education required to obtain an LL.B. in a foreign country or to take the equivalent of the bar examination in that country; or
- are qualified to practice law in a foreign country.
- Applicants whose native language is not English, or who did not earn a law degree from an institution whose instruction is in English, must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum TOEFL scores acceptable are 100 (Internet-based total), 250 (computer-based total), or 600 (paper-based total). The minimum IELTS score acceptable is 7.
- All international students must satisfy the United States governments\' requirements for admission into the United States. Admitted international students will complete financial forms to be submitted with their tuition deposit to apply for an F-1 student visa or a J-1 exchange visa. Students will be issued documents to present at a U.S. embassy or consulate when applying for their visa.
- Submit an application (online or paper format), along with the application fee, academic records, two letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes), and TOEFL or IELTS test scores. The academic records and letters of recommendation must be accompanied by English translations.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 39,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 30,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 39,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 30,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact College of William & Mary 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 College of William and Mary
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, United States
College of William and Mary 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 2004-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months