Overview

Key Features

The distance students have the opportunity to participate in live classes by videoconference, with recorded classes and online opportunities to provide flexible programming. The LL.M. candidates are also supported by a network of almost 400 alumni who provide mentoring.

Agricultural and food law is the study of the laws and policies that apply to our food system, from the farm to the consumer, and beyond. There is nothing more basic to human existence, yet there are few areas of law that are more complex.

From unique policies designed to support farmers to efforts to control the environmental harms caused by farming, agricultural law includes aspects of property law, constitutional law, commercial law, tort law, administrative law, employment law, and environmental law, all applied to the agricultural sector. Current issues include land tenure, social and environmental justice, and climate change solutions.

Beyond the farm, food law and policy continues the legal journey to include efforts to ensure a safe, healthy, and secure food system and to consider the ways in which we fall short in achieving those goals. It adds to our study with current topics such as food security and nutrition assistance, labeling law and commercial speech, food safety and liabilities for unsafe products, human rights and corporate responsibilities, international trade, intellectual property rights, right to food, and the regulation of new food products and technologies.

In the Agricultural and Food Law from University of Arkansas, we combine agricultural and food law studies to provide a comprehensive analysis and a systemic look at our food system.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Law and Policy

Agriculture and the Environment

Agricultural Perspective

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Master of Laws (LLM) Agriculture View 255 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The candidate's past academic performance, particularly his or her performance in relevant legal studies;
For applicants seeking an LL.M. in Agricultural and Food Law, any past background that would evidence a special interest in agricultural and food law; and
Such other factors as the committee may deem relevant in determining the likelihood of success of the applicant in the graduate law program.

The following information is required for a complete application:

A completed application
A Statement of Interest explaining the reasons why the applicant seeks to be admitted and demonstrating an interest in agricultural and food law;
Official copies of transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions attended
At least one letter of recommendation (two in the case of international students) from an individual who can attest to the applicant’s academic and professional abilities (sent directly to the LL.M. Program).

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Tuition Fee

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International

39108 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 39108 USD per year during 12 months.
National

39108 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 39108 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

16238 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 16238 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Fayetteville

930 - 1350 USD /month

Living costs

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