Overview

Both foreign- and U.S.-trained lawyers can develop skills and dive deeper into specific areas of the law by choosing a concentration in environmental and land use law, health law, intellectual property law, legal analytics and innovation or general studies.

The Master of Laws LLM program from Georgia State University offers quality and affordability in the heart of downtown Atlanta.

LL.M. for Foreign-Trained Lawyers

Georgia State Law’s LL.M. for foreign-trained lawyers is open to graduates with a foreign law degree (e.g. J.D., LL.B., B.L., B.A. in Law and Society).

LL.M. for the Practice of Law in the U.S. (bar track)
Environmental & Land Use Law
Health Law
Intellectual Property Law
Legal Analytics & Innovation
General Studies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Civil Procedure
Constitutional Law
Urban Fellows
Land Use Law
Environmental Law
Legal Analytics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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Credits

26 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, 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.

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit Your Application
Submit Personal Statement
Submit Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Submit Writing Sample
Submit College/University Transcripts
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation
Submit LSAC Report

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

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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

Funding

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LL.M. for Foreign-Trained Lawyers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Atlanta

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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