Program Overview
The Laws at University of Pittsburgh 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 Laws 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 39,410 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 31,586 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Pittsburgh, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Laws programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Administrative Law
- Adoption Law Seminar
- Advanced Bankruptcy
- Advanced Family Law Advocacy
- Advanced Fourth Amendment Seminar
- Advanced Issues in Criminal Justice Policy Seminar
- Advanced Legal Research
- Advanced Legal Writing
- Advanced Research in Business and Employment Laws Seminar
- Advanced Securities Regulation Seminar
- Advanced Topics in Patent Law
- Advanced Topics in Patent Law Seminar
- Advanced Torts
- Advanced Trial Evidence
- Agency and Partnership
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Advanced Legal Writing
- Ancient Law Seminar
- Antitrust
- Appellate Legal Writing: State Appellate Practice
- Arabic for Lawyers I
- Artificial Intelligence and Legal Reasoning Seminar
- Bankruptcy
- Bioethics and Law
- Bioethics and Law
- Biomedical Technology Law
- Biotechnology Law
- Business Organizations
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are admitted to the LL.M program based on their ability to thrive in a demanding, competitive academic atmosphere, as evidenced by their academic record and professional accomplishments. The program accepts applications from lawyers with a law degree from a non-U.S. law school who can demonstrate a proficiency in English, as measured by minimum scores of 100 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (internet based version), or a minimum score of 7.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until the class has been filled. We suggest that you submit your application by March 31 of the year in which you would like to begin your studies for better consideration.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 39,410 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 31,586 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 39,410 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 31,586 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States
University of Pittsburgh is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English