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Chapman University School of Law

MAILING ADDRESS
ONE UNIVERSITY DRIVE
ORANGE,CA 92866
MAIN PHONE
714-628-2500
WEBSITE
http://www.chapman.edu/law/
ADMISSIONS EMAIL:
admit@chapman.edu
REGISTRAR'S PHONE/FAX/EMAIL:
714-628-2522/714-628-3411/
lawregistrar@chapman.edu
CAREER SERVICE PHONE/FAX/EMAIL:
714-744-7090/000-000-0000/
Deovlet@chapman.edu

An Overview


Chapman University School of Law provides a shared, customized and thorough legal education. Chapman is known for having one of the best faculty/student ratios among ABA-approved law schools with smaller class sizes and wider access to faculty, both in and out of the classroom.

Chapman gives practical skills training for all students, in both proceedings and legal transactions. Chapman provides many clinical programs, externships and labs. Students also get opportunities to contribute in legal journals and award-winning competitions.

Chapman claims an exclusive status owing to its gracious, mutually respectful and teaming students, who benefit from working in close connection with faculty, administrators and staff.

Every year from 2005, Chapman was ranked in the elite top 10 of the nation's law schools for "Best Quality of Life" by The Princeton Review. Chapman has a devoted employment guidance staff to assist its graduating students in gaining place of dependability in the legal arena.

Chapman also gives a bar training program at no additional fee. Its students also stand proud among the elite group having the highest bar exam success rates in California. Chapman hosts more than 40 student law organizations, which are a priceless networking environment that hosts exclusive events and a series of invited speakers of varied legal specializations.

Chapman holds accreditation from the American Bar Association (ABA) and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). It is also placed in the "Top Schools" group of U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings.

Degrees Offered
  • LL.M. Programs Business Law
  • LL.M. Programs Entertainment & Media Law
  • LL.M. Programs International & Comparative Law
  • LL.M. Programs Prosecutorial Science
  • LL.M. Programs Taxation
  • LL.M. Programs Trial Advocacy (with Court Residency)

Admission Information


Requirements Details
Eligibility Students who do not hold a J.D. or LL.M. degree from an American law school must finish a course on Introduction to American Law, designed especially for LL.M. students and delivered by the Director of Graduate Studies, complemented by the inclusion of other Chapman faculty and staff. Depending on the decision of the LL.M. admissions committee, students may also be obligated to undergo training in legal writing, legal and professional English, and/or legal research.
Transcripts Transcripts are required to be mailed to the address above by the institution(s) the applicant has attended.
Letters of Recommendation Two (2) Letters of Reference
Personal Statement A personal declaration is needed defining the applicant's grounding, motivation, and aims for graduate study.
Proof of Competency in English Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The suggested score for the TOEFL is 100 on the Internet-based test (TOEFL-iBt). The suggested score for the IELTS is 7.0.
Application Fee $75
Law School Admission Test Not required
Curriculum Vitae Resume or C.V.

Other Information


Criteria Details
Nature and Tenure of Courses Offered 1 Academic Year
Application Procedure/Time to apply/Application deadline Admission is assessed on a continuing basis. Early submission of application will lead to a sooner decision. The priority limit for admissions is March 1, whereas June 30 is the last deadline.
LL.M. Degree Requirements Twenty-four (24) units of credit are needed to earn the LL.M. degree (27 units for LL.M. in Taxation). Full-time students may register for a minimum of nine (9) and a maximum of fourteen (14) units every semester. To get financial assistance, a student should be enrolled in a minimum of five (5) units each semester. Degree requirements must be culminated inside four (4) years.
To earn an LL.M. degree in the Specialized Programs, students are required to get:

Course Requirement
All other LL.M. programs Twenty-four (24) units of credit are needed to receive the LL.M. degree. Full-time students may well register in at least nine (9) and at the most fourteen (14) units each semester. To receive financial assistance, a student should be registered in at least five (5) units each semester. Degree stipulations need to be finished within four (4) years.
LL.M. in Taxation 27 units for LL.M. in Taxation

Details of Courses Offered


The LL.M. in Business Law grants a degree that sets up students for the legal challenges that have repercussions on the financial practices of crucial commercial and government institutions, like vital topics as
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Bankruptcy
  • Anti-trust Legalities
  • International Copyright Law
  • Intersection of Business and Legislation.

In collaboration with the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, the School of Law also provides an LL.M. degree in Entertainment and Media Law that is intended to merge the study of entertainment legal principles with the assessment of the creativity of film and media arts, along with prospects for decisive associations via Dodge College and the greater Southern California film fraternity.

Chapman University School of Law LL.M in International and Comparative Law program offers a degree that tackles legal consequences relating to human rights laws, international trade, international relations and a number of allied legal domains. The faculties, also functioning practitioners, are devoted to maintaining a fresh curriculum so as to tackle the dynamically fluctuating international law environment.

Professors coaching this degree flaunt widespread international legal experience, frequently publish scholarly works, and undertake instruction in varied international law practices, including:
  • Asylum and Refugee Law
  • International Criminal Justice
  • Human Rights
  • Business Immigration
  • Tax and Real Estate

The Chapman University School of Law along with the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA), is one of the only schools in the U.S. to provide an advanced LL.M degree in criminal law specifically for active criminal prosecutors having five or more years of experience with wide-ranging training in
  • Criminal Procedure
  • Evidence
  • The handling of homicide cases
  • Investigative techniques
  • Essentials of trial practice

The greater part of the syllabus relates to all states whereas particular electives give state-specific legal training.
The Chapman University School of Law provides an LL.M degree in taxation with broad coursework that render students with a wide array of specialized tax and estate planning courses. Tax law includes income tax, federal tax procedure, corporate tax, ethics and other different electives. Apart from the traditional personal and business related tax law courses, Chapman also exert efforts to inculcate a wide range of advanced estate planning and advanced business and personal tax planning courses.

Financial Aid


LL.M. students stand suitable for merit scholarship covering 10%-25% of tuition. Awards are finalized by the Admission Committee and students are informed when the admissions offer is provided.

LL.M. Scholarships are honored after admissions. Students awarded an education scholarship upon admission to the LL.M. program may utilize their tuition scholarship for up to 27 units in the tax LL.M. or 24 units in all other LL.M. programs. Students are required to maintain good candidature to sustain their scholarship.

Cost of Attendance

LL.M. in Taxation

Tuition and fees $39,825
All other LLM programs

Tuition and fees $35,400
Tuition and fees $14,750
Fees (parking/exam) $185
Estimated Loan Fees $1,191
Room/Board $10,238
Personal $3,397
Transportation $1,695
Books/supplies $750
Total $32,206

Career Development/Services Offered


Practice is the best teacher for winning in the interview processes. Mock interview programs are offered throughout the fall and spring semesters to equip all students with the opportunity to hone their interviewing skills. These mock interviews are performed by practicing attorneys, giving the students precious feedback and guidance. Student participation is strongly encouraged in this program.

The Career Services Office provides a Mentor Program for all first-year law students who seek personal assistance from professional attorneys. Involvement in this program is the finest way to commence or strengthen the student's professional connections. Further information for the mentor program and how to participate in the same is disseminated to the students during the spring semester.

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