Overview

Key facts

The LLM Laws - Global Legal Studies program at Arizona State University allows one year of post-JD study tailored to the scholarly and practice interests of participating students.

The program draws on the unique focus of the center and the faculty's international and transnational legal expertise in global health, the environment, human rights, trade and emerging technologies. The program emphasizes transdisciplinary study and links rigorous legal training with the research and scholarship drawn from political science, policy studies, anthropology and sustainability.

Students can take a wide variety of courses on international topics, ranging from international environmental law to international human rights law to international institutions. These include business-related courses such as international contracts, international taxation, international commercial arbitration and international business transactions.

Career opportunities

The Master of Laws degree can lead to a number of opportunities in the legal profession at large, helping current lawyers advance in their careers by refining their leadership skills, becoming fluent with advanced terminology, developing a keen sense of professionalism, and learning how to navigate an ever-changing global environment.

Career examples include:

chief executive officer or legal officer
global litigation director
judge
law firm partner or administrator
law school professor
private banker (international)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public International Law
Seminar: International Institutions
International Human Rights
International Business Transactions
Professional Legal Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

24 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Phoenix, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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General requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a Juris Doctor degree in the U.S. or a law degree at a foreign institution that would qualify the applicant to practice law or pursue license to practice in that country.

All applicants must submit:

completed LLM application form
official transcripts
resume, not exceeding three typed pages
statement of interest, not exceeding 1,250 words (double-spaced, typed pages)
two letters of recommendation
writing sample
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

55278 USD / year

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Out-of-State

55278 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

31132 USD / year

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Living costs

Phoenix

United States

900 - 1450 USD / month

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