Overview

American Legal Practice at Drexel University provides these students with a sophisticated knowledge of US legal practice and grounds them in a basic understanding of US law.

Key facts:

The Kline School of Law gives US Law LLM students an unparalleled immersion in the American legal system and the knowledge and skills to practice law in the U.S. In 2017, International Jurist recognized the quality of our programs for international attorneys, giving the Kline School of Law a grade of "A+."

Drexel University features 3,000 international students from more than 100 countries, who take part in a dynamic and lively culture on campus and in the community.

Students who wish to take the New York bar exam after graduation can opt to complete a concentration that will prepare them for the bar exam. This concentration requires the completion of 33 credits.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Organizations
International Business Transactions
Contract Drafting
Co-op Externship
Legal English
Insurance Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Master of Laws (LLM) American and Australasian studies View 136 other Masters in American and Australasian studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants to the LLM in American Legal Practice program must submit:

A completed application
Academic transcripts verified by LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service
If you’re an international student: Proof of English proficiency with a TOEFL or IELTS score*
A written personal statement expressing their interest in the program
Resume
Following a thorough review of your application, Drexel may request a Skype, in-person, or telephone interview with you.

Tuition Fee

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International

31185 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 945 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

31185 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 945 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

31185 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 945 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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