Program Overview
The Law at Indiana University Bloomington 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,414 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Bloomington, 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
- [\'Area-specific coursework with a wide range of elective options\', \'Externship and optional practical training (OPT) opportunities\', "A research component and Master\'s thesis (optional for the American Law for Foreign Lawyers track)", \'Advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction at no cost if needed\', \'The opportunity to publish your thesis, if in a thesis track, on the ScholarWorks network at Indiana University. This network makes your research available to lawyers and legal scholars worldwide.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To gain admission to the LL.M. program at the law school, you must demonstrate academic achievement, professional accomplishment, and English language competency. In addition, you must satisfy one of the following education requirements:
- Hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S.
- Hold a first degree in law or comparable from a university outside of the U.S.
- Prove that you are licensed to practice outside the U.S. (foreign applicants only)
Documentation of all academic degrees and, where applicable, a license, is required.
You must also submit:
- Application form
- A personal statement
- Two letters of reference written on official letterhead, each in a sealed envelope with the reference writer\xc2\x92s signature across the sealed envelope. Reference letters that are not appropriately signed and sealed are not acceptable. The official notarized English translation of any reference letter must be accompanied by the original reference letter in its native language.
- All undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- A copy of your law license (if you hold one)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,414 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 1,414 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Indiana University Bloomington 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 Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, United States
Indiana University Bloomington is a public research university in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. It is the flagship campus of Indiana University and is its largest campus, with over 48,000...
University Profile- Start Date IN 4740
- Language English
- Duration 12 months