Overview

At American Law from University of Missouri - Columbia beyond the 6 credit hours of required courses – introduction to U.S. law, professional responsibility, and legal research and writing – students can customize their study in fields such as intellectual property, commercial law, international law, and employment law.

Careers

Our program will help prepare students for a U.S. bar exam, for U.S. law practice, or to work with U.S. clients in the students' home countries or with foreign clients doing business in the U.S.

Graduates with American Law from University of Missouri - Columbia will:

Possess substantial knowledge of the legal system in the United States

Possess substantial knowledge in legal analysis and reasoning, legal research, problem solving, and oral communication as practiced in the U.S. legal community

Understand the goals, structure, values, rules, and responsibilities of the U.S. legal profession and conduct their legal practice in a professional and ethical manner

Possess the lawyering skills generally regarded as necessary for effective and responsible participation in the U.S. legal profession

Possess substantial knowledge in areas of the law considered to be foundational for admission to the bar, and for the practice of law in the United States

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Overview of the US Legal System

Professional Responsibility

Legal Research and Writing

Research

Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as space is available.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

International Law Public Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 144 other Masters in Public Law in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

First degree in law (J.D., LL.B. or equivalent) required for law practice or law teaching in the country in which law studies were pursued

English language proficiency test scores

Completed Graduate School online application

Unofficial Transcripts

Professional resume (upload through online application)

Statement of purpose: 300-500 words stating reasons for pursuing this degree (upload through online application)

2 letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

25924 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25924 USD / year

≈ 25924 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11038 USD / year

≈ 11038 USD / year

Additional Details

Local - $9,000-$18,000 Non Resident - $31,500-$43,200

Living costs

Columbia

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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Graduates with American Law from University of Missouri - Columbia will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

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General requirements

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Living costs

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