Overview

Students in the Law program from DePaul University may simultaneously earn a JD and an LLM, an internationally recognized postgraduate law degree, in one of four areas of concentration: Health Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Law or Taxation. DePaul is one of only a few law schools in the nation to offer this accelerated joint degree option.

The Program

The JD/LLM program is designed to provide students with advanced training through a personalized educational experience. Students learn directly from and connect with faculty experts in their area of study and are exposed to numerous networking opportunities with alumni and practitioners in the field.
Students also benefit from the programs overall flexibility, including customized course schedules and the option to enroll at any time during the JD program. Students may choose to complete a masters thesis or enroll in an intensive writing course to tailor their experience.

Programme Structure

Students in the program may simultaneously earn a JD and an LLM, an internationally recognized postgraduate law degree, in one of four areas of concentration:

Health Law,

Intellectual Property Law,

International Law

Taxation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 77 other Masters in Civil & Private Law in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application
Application fee: A $40 nonrefundable application processing fee is required. If submitting your application electronically, you may pay online through LSAC. If mailing in your application, you may submit a check payable to Office of Law Graduate Admissions.
Personal statement: A personal statement is required and must accompany your application for admission.
Resume: A current resume is required, should not exceed two pages and must accompany the application.
Two letters of recommendation
Official law school transcript

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Tuition Fee

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International

13504 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1688 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

13504 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1688 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

13504 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1688 USD per credit during 36 months.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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