Overview

Distinguish Yourself with the Elder Law program of Stetson University

Study when convenient to your schedule
Complete your degree online in less than two years
Includes attendance at Stetson's annual Special Needs Trust conference as part of three-day in-person course
Access to Stetson's online library resources for elder law
Quarterly webinars on practice skills

Partial scholarships available for a limited number of students

Key Facts

Courses will be taught by talented full-time faculty and adjunct professors. The program is directed by Roberta Flowers, Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Center for Excellence in Elder Law. A past prosecutor in both the state and federal system. Professor Flowers has more than 20 years of teaching experience and has been recognized with numerous national awards for her service and is active in several professional associations.

Personal attention to student needs is one of the hallmarks of Stetson's educational philosophy. Our faculty and staff are committed to a supportive environment for academic and professional growth whether the students are participating across the classroom or halfway around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aging and the Law

Long-Term Care Planning

Estate and Gift Tax Planning for the Elder Law Client

Ethics in the Practice of Elder Law

Guardianship and Alternatives

Retirement Planning

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

DeLand, United States

Disciplines

Master of Laws (LLM) Gerontology View 38 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in United States

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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

Applicants for admission to the LL.M. program in Elder Law must have a strong interest in elder law and experience working in elder law or related fields is helpful but not required.

Applicants must also be proficient in the English language and hold a law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, or must hold a first law degree from a foreign law school approved by the appropriate authority in that country.

Applicants who received their first law degree from a U.S. law school that is not, or at the time of the applicant's graduation was not, accredited by the American Bar Association may be considered for admission if the applicant (1) is licensed to practice law in at least one state within the U.S., (2) can provide a certificate of good standing from that state's bar, and (3) has a strong interest in or experience in Elder Law or related areas of practice.

Tuition Fee

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International

43890 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1463 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

43890 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1463 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

43890 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1463 USD per credit during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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