Overview

Key Program Features

With the growing global economy, studying international law in a dynamic, multi-cultural city that is home to the busiest land and port entry in the world is a unique opportunity for U.S. attorneys. USD was recently recognized as 1 of only 5 universities to receive NAFSA's 2015 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. The award is given annually to schools that are "making significant, well-planned, well-executed, and well-documented progress toward comprehensive internationalization."

Candidates have significant flexibility to create a course of study that focuses on their particular areas of interest within the field of international law

Available courses highlight practical as well as theoretical knowledge, and focus on a wide range of subjects that impact legal transactions in the U.S. and around the world

Candidates for this degree have the opportunity to study side by side with the attorneys, judges and government officials from around the world who are enrolled in our LLM programs

Events sponsored by USD's Trans-Border Institute, Ahlers Center for International Business and Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice provide additional opportunities to enhance classroom learning

Students in the International Law program at University of San Diego may petition to participate in the university-sponsored study abroad programs. Subject to prior approval, courses taken abroad through the university-sponsored study abroad programs may also be credited toward the LLM in International Law degree

Career Advancement

Candidates work closely with the Director to design a program that fulfills not only the degree requirements, but also the attorney's professional goals

The Office of Career and Professional Development offers individualized career counseling appointments, as well as many other resources ranging from networking events to information about specific job opportunities

Alumni of this program practice in numerous areas, including international business law, immigration law and human rights law, as well as with governments and non-profit organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anti Corruption Law & Policy

Immigration Clinic

Immigration Law

International Asia-Pacific Commercial Arbitration

International Business Transactions

International Contracts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

24 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply online through the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC)

Official Law School Transcript(s)

Official Law School Class Rank

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Please submit a brief personal statement (1-3 pages) which addresses: the nature and extent of your legal background, other related professional experience, why you will be a successful candidate for this degree, how you plan to make use of your graduate degree, and any additional information you deem important

Two letters of Recommendation

International applicants are required to establish English competency through successful completion of an English language test (TOEFL or IELTS)

Letter of Good Standing

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

66950 USD / year

≈ 66950 USD / year
Out-of-State

66950 USD / year

≈ 66950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

66950 USD / year

≈ 66950 USD / year

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 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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Funding

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