The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
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Official Guide to LLM, Master’s, and Certificate Programs
Introduction
Founded in 1915, the James E. Rogers College of Law is the oldest law school in Arizona and has a rich and distinguished history. The college is an integral part of the University of Arizona, one of the nation’s leading research institutions and most spirited campuses. Arizona Law has a national reputation for providing its students with an exceptional, affordable, individualized education in a collegial and intellectually challenging atmosphere. Arizona Law is a hub for global legal education, enrolling students from every corner of the world. The college is located in Tucson, a vibrant, environmentally unique, and culturally rich city of one million people that is home to an active legal and judicial community. The college is approved by the ABA, has been a member of the AALS since 1931, and has a chapter of the Order of the Coif.
Housing
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LLM Programs/Areas of Specialization
The James E. Rogers College of Law offers three LLM programs—the General LLM, the Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy LLM, and the International Trade and Business Law LLM.
General LLM
The General LLM is designed for optimal flexibility. By working one-on-one with an advisor, students design a customized academic plan which incorporates their own unique interests. Choose from an array of courses related to arbitration, criminal law, environmental law, health law, international business, mining law, and more. Students who intend to sit for a bar exam in the U.S. can pursue a focus on U.S. Law.
The General LLM is offered entirely in-residence in Tucson, entirely online (asynchronous), or through a combination (complete half the coursework online and the remaining half in Tucson.) In-residence students must maintain full-time status, completing the degree in two semesters. Online students have the option to pursue the degree part-time and may take up to five years to do so.
General LLM Graduation Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework. Two courses, Introduction to U.S. Legal System and Legal Research, Writing, & Analysis, are required.
General LLM Criteria for Admission
Eligible applicants must possess a first law degree from a foreign law school approved by the government or other accrediting authority in the nation in which it is located or be a JD graduate of an ABA-accredited law school. Students who are not from an English-speaking country (or do not possess a degree from an English-speaking country) must demonstrate English proficiency through the TOEFL (79iBT or higher) or IELTS (7.0 or higher.)
Contact Information
For further details, please visit the , or contact:
Tori Wilcox
Program Manager
Phone: 520.626.3044
Email: LAW-GLOBALLAW@email.arizona.edu
Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy
For over 30 years, the Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy (IPLP) Program at University of Arizona Law has combined rigorous legal training with real-world advocacy for Indigenous communities worldwide. What makes the IPLP Program unique is our approach to legal education. Students are trained in the classroom and in real-world settings by faculty who are leaders both in the fields of federal Indian law and tribal law, and as Indigenous human rights advocates in tribal, national, and international legal forums. The program’s small size provides students with an opportunity to work closely with the faculty.
IPLP’s LLM trains students to be specialists through rigorous research and advocacy work. LLM graduate students receive professional training to address the complex issues facing Indigenous peoples today, allowing them to develop a proficiency in fields like federal Indian law, Indigenous peoples’ human rights advocacy, environmental law, Indigenous community and economic development, and the protection of cultural and natural resources.
IPLP LLM Graduation Requirements
The LLM is a full-time, two-semester program requiring 24 credit hours of coursework. Students in the program must complete Federal Indian Law and International Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples. Students, in consultation with the IPLP director, can select from a wide array of classes to design a course of study shaped around their interests and career goals.
IPLP Criteria for Admission
Eligible applicants must possess a first law degree from a foreign law school approved by the government or other accrediting authority in the nation in which it is located or be a JD graduate of an ABA-accredited law school.
IPLP LLM Contact Information
For further details, please visit the , or contact:
Justin Boro
IPLP Associate Director
Phone: 520.626.9224
Email: justinboro1986@arizona.edu
International Trade and Business Law LLM
The International Trade and Business Law (ITBL) LLM provides a rigorous curriculum and training for lawyers, academics, and government officials. Subjects covered include international trade law, international commercial transactions, investment law, and business associations. The ITBL LLM is designed to provide candidates with the theoretical and practical knowledge required to understand current developments in the areas of international trade and commercial law. Students gain an understanding of the complex web of international agreements, rules, regulations, and international arbitral decisions in the areas of international trade law, international commercial law, and international investment.
The ITBL LLM is offered entirely in-residence in Tucson, entirely online (asynchronous), or through a combination (complete half the coursework online and the remaining half in Tucson.) In-residence students must maintain full-time status, completing the degree in two semesters. Online students have the option to pursue the degree part-time and may take up to five years to do so.
ITBL LLM Graduation Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework. Two courses, Introduction to U.S. Legal System and Legal Research, Writing, & Analysis, are required.
ITBL LLM Criteria for Admission
Eligible applicants must possess a first law degree from a foreign law school approved by the government or other accrediting authority in the nation in which it is located or be a JD graduate of an ABA-accredited law school. Students who are not from an English-speaking country (or do not possess a degree from an English-speaking country) must demonstrate English proficiency through the TOEFL (79iBT or higher) or IELTS (7.0 or higher.)
ITBL LLM Contact Information
For further details, please visit the , or contact:
Tori Wilcox
Program Manager
Phone: 520.626.3044
Email: LAW-GLOBALLAW@email.arizona.edu