Program Overview
The Master of Laws at Willamette University is a Master 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 Master of 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 42,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 42,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Oregon, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of 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
- The Dispute Resolution program provides understanding of the theoretical, policy and ethical issues in dispute resolution, as well as practical skills gained through hands-on experience in Small Claims Court and externships.
- The program consists of 24 credits, including fundamentals such as Arbitration Theory and Practice and specialty subjects such as Advanced Topic in Conflict Theory.
- The LLM in Transnational Law program provides students with the fundamentals of international law and dispute resolution, international business transactions, comparative law, private international law, and for foreign lawyers, United States law. International lawyers also will have the opportunity to prepare themselves to take an American state bar exam where available.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Degree requirements
- Application Processing Fee
- Official, Certified Academic Records
- Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Résumé
Additional Requirements for International Applicants:- An international applicant to the LLM program must hold a degree that is equivalent to the American Juris Doctorate degree.
- A completed Statement of Financial Responsibility form
- Official bank verification of funds (written in English), showing that you and/or your sponsor have sufficient resources to cover your educational and living expenses for the one-year LLM program.
- A photocopy of the name/photo page of your passport showing your image and the correct spelling of your name.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 42,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 42,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 42,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 42,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Willamette 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 Willamette University
Willamette University
Salem, United States
Willamette Universityis aprivateliberal arts collegeinSalem, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1842, it is the oldest college in the Western United States.Originally named theOregon Institute, the...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Jun, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
