Overview

Outstanding lawyers from over 45 countries have chosen Loyola to boost their career with a master's degree. One-on-one academic and career counseling, supportive faculty, and access to worldwide legal networks are just a few benefits of the International Lawyers degree at Loyola University Chicago. And your educational experience will be enhanced by your immersion with U.S. students.

As a Loyola student, you will study with leading practitioners in the same classes as your U.S. peers. You may choose to complete one of two tracks:

Track 1: Immersion in U.S. Law

Track 2: International Law with a Certificate Focus

Key Features

You will be able to:

Use U.S. legal authority and perform legal analysis and problem-solving methods employed by U.S. lawyers

Demonstrate proficiency in Legal English, in both written and oral communications

Communicate effectively on sophisticated legal topics, both orally and in writing

Market your professional skills

Demonstrate professionalism consistent with the U.S. legal profession's values and standards

Programme Structure

Courses include:

U.S. Law and the Legal System

Legal Research and Writing for Foreign Lawyers

Professional Responsibility

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

24 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

International Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 154 other Masters in International Law 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

Application Form

Official Transcripts

Statement Of Purpose

1 Letter Of Recommendation

Resume

Transcript Evaluation

English Language Test Requirement

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

45720 USD / year

≈ 45720 USD / year
Out-of-State

45720 USD / year

≈ 45720 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

45720 USD / year

≈ 45720 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

Financing

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for International Lawyers.

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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