Overview

Key facts

The Laws LLM program from Arizona State University allows one year of post-JD study tailored to the scholarly and practice interests of participating students. Study is available in a variety of areas in which the law school holds particular strength.

With more than 250 unique courses to choose from each year, the 24-credit hour Master of Laws program is customized to meet students' career goals with focus on popular areas of study. The graduate program is flexible with fall and spring starts as well as full-time and part-time options. In order to be admitted to the Master of Laws program, applicants must have completed a JD degree or a law degree at a foreign institution that would qualify an applicant to practice law.

Focus areas include:

business law
criminal law
entrepreneurship law and strategy
health law
Indian gaming
Indian law
international law
international rule of law and security
law and sustainability
patent practice
science and technology law
tribal self-governance:

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Law

Torts

Civil Procedure

Legal Method & Writing

Constitutional Law

Legal Advocacy

Contract Law

US Law and Legal Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

24 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Phoenix, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 174 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a Juris Doctor degree in the U.S. or a law degree at a foreign institution that would qualify the applicant to practice law or pursue license to practice in that country.

All applicants must submit:

completed LLM application form and application fee
official transcripts from all institutions attended
explanations to affirmative answers to any conduct questions
resume, not exceeding three typed pages
statement of interest, not exceeding 1,250 words (double-spaced, typed pages)
two letters of recommendation
writing sample
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

55278 USD / year

≈ 55278 USD / year
Out-of-State

55278 USD / year

≈ 55278 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

31132 USD / year

≈ 31132 USD / year

Living costs

Phoenix

United States

900 - 1450 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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