Overview

The General LLM with Concentration program at the University of San Diego is ideal for attorneys seeking in-depth training in an area of law in which they currently practice, as well as for those planning to develop a new area of practice.

Features

Candidates work closely with the Director to design a program of study that is to their greatest interest and benefit, as well as consistent with available School of Law resources
Available courses may be selected from the upper-division School of Law curriculum and are taught by our distinguished full-time and adjunct faculty
Not all concentrations are available each year; please contact Graduate and International Programs for information about specific concentration availability

Concentrations

Criminal Law

Employment and Labor Law

Environmental and Energy Law

Intellectual Property Law

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corrections & Sentencing

Criminal Procedure

Death Penalty

E-Discovery Law

Evidence

Mental Health Law

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

More details

Summer option is only for part-time applicants

Language

English

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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.

English requirements

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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

50400 USD / year

≈ 50400 USD / year
Out-of-State

50400 USD / year

≈ 50400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

50400 USD / year

≈ 50400 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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Overview

Features

Concentrations

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Diego

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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