Washington University School of Law

REGISTRAR'S PHONE/FAX/EMAIL:
314-935-4610/314-935-6959/
Registrar@wulaw.wustl.edu

CAREER SERVICE PHONE/FAX/EMAIL:
314-935-6451/314-935-4835/
careerservices@wulaw.wustl.edu

An Overview

Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, a medium-sized independent university, is dedicated to constantly challenging its faculty and students alike to seek new knowledge and greater understanding of an ever-changing, multicultural world. The university has played an integral role in the history and continuing growth of St. Louis and in turn benefits from the wide array of social, cultural and recreational opportunities offered by the metropolitan area to its more than 2.8 million residents.

The online graduate LL.M. in U.S. Law for Foreign Lawyers Program offers students across the world the opportunity to earn an LL.M. through the Washington University School of Law's nationally ranked graduate program.

Washington Law's innovative curriculum features a highly interactive online learning environment. The program enables students to earn an LL.M. degree from Washington University School of Law from anywhere in the world.

Degrees Offered

• LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Technology Law
• LL.M. in Taxation
• LL.M. in U.S. Law for Foreign Lawyers (On Campus)
• LL.M. in Negotiation & Dispute Resolution

Details of Courses Offered

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Intellectual Property and Technology Law is a one-year graduate degree program that responds to the demand for knowledgeable and skilled intellectual property professionals who have already earned a basic law degree. The IP/TL curriculum allows students to study introductory and advanced intellectual property law and to scrutinize the policies affecting these areas of the law under the guidance of leading scholars in the field. Students participate in practical skills courses taught in small groups by teams of experienced intellectual property lawyers.

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation program at Washington University School of Law offers a rigorous course of study in the field of tax law. The program (for which an online application is available or a printed application may be downloaded) provides comprehensive and specialized training to lawyers and law school graduates who wish to specialize in tax. Their full-time faculty and leading practitioners in the field offer specialized, practical training and individualized attention in small class sizes (typically fewer than ten students).

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) in U.S. Law for Foreign Lawyers at Washington University is designed for law students who are interested in increasing their knowledge of United States or international law to more effectively practice in today's global legal environment. LL.M. students join a student body drawn from diverse legal cultures and learn from faculty who are experts in both United States and international law.

The LL.M. in Negotiation & Dispute Resolution at Washington University School of Law is lawyers who would like to be versed in negotiation, problem-solving, collaboration, and creative dispute resolution for practicing successfully in today's world.

Financial Aid

Scholarships for LLM Students: There are a limited number of merit-based scholarships available for The LLM programs. Applicants to the LLM program should check with the individual programs about the Possibility of scholarship.

Federal Student Loans - Washington University participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. This means that students receive all federal student loan funds directly from the U.S. Department of Education. The borrower must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen to apply for Federal student loans.

The different types of federal student loans offered to graduate students are: Perkins, Unsubsidized Stafford and Graduate PLUS Loans.

Good Credit: Eligibility for the Grad PLUS and alternative loan programs is based on each student's past credit history. Lenders review each applicant's credit to determine whether it meets the lender's established credit criteria for receiving the loan. A borrower must prove to be credit worthy and for this reason final eligibility for these programs rests with the lender. The university strongly suggest that a student with past credit problems remedy the problem before applying for these loans. The School of Law cannot replace these loans should a student be denied for credit reasons.

Cost of Attendance

Estimated cost of attendance: $58,978

Career Development/Services Offered

The Career Services Office serves at the intersection of one of the nation's most talented student bodies partnered with successful employers throughout the world. Washington University Law's reputation for rigorous intellectual training, experiential learning within a broad curriculum, top-ranked clinical programs, and dedicated public service attracts many of the top agencies and firms in both the public and private sectors.

The commitment of the Career Services Office to close interaction in matching students with outstanding employment opportunities remains a hallmark of Washington University Law. This unique approach provides personalized service for employers by tailoring individual hiring needs with precise student skills and experience.

References

• http://law.wfu.edu/
• http://registrar.law.wfu.edu/staff/
• http://law.wfu.edu/directory/?dept=3
• http://law.wfu.edu/directory/?dept=1
• http://about.law.wfu.edu/mission/
• http://llm.law.wfu.edu/admissions/forms/
• http://llm.law.wfu.edu/
• http://llm.law.wfu.edu/academics/requirements/
• http://llm.law.wfu.edu/admissions/financial/scholarships/
• http://llm.law.wfu.edu/admissions/financial/
• http://career.law.wfu.edu/about/