Overview

This U.S. Law program from Fordham University is designed for students who have received their primary legal education in civil law countries and who plan to return to their home countries within a few years of receiving the LL.M. degree.

Learning Outcomes

It is most suitable for civil-trained lawyers and law students who work in government service, general law practice, or academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Methods for Graduate Students

U.S. Legal System and Process

Legal Writing and Research for LLM Students

U.S. Legal Profession

Lawyering Skills for LLM Students
U.S. Civil Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

24 SCH

24-30

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 174 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.

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General requirements

Applicants to the LL.M. program generally must hold a J.D. (Juris Doctor) from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or a first law degree (J.D., LL.B., or the equivalent) from a foreign law school or university at the time of matriculation. Those who are admitted to practice law in any foreign jurisdiction are generally also eligible to apply.

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

78078 USD / year

≈ 78078 USD / year
Out-of-State

78078 USD / year

≈ 78078 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

78078 USD / year

≈ 78078 USD / year

Additional Details

Part-time Tuition: $3,254 per credit

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 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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Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Financing

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