Overview

Legal practice and legal policy today are interdisciplinary and global. Lawyers need a sophisticated understanding of legal and regulatory systems beyond their own in order to advise and lead in a complex world of global challenges. We educate lawyers for this changing world.

The Asian and Comparative Law LL.M. program has a long and rich history as the first of the UW Law's graduate law programs. Founded over 50 years ago, our Asian Law Center is recognized internationally as a center for research, scholarship and education in Asian and comparative law.

Our strong ties with China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia and Thailand, as well as the Islamic world, ensure a stimulating, collaborative environment for the future leaders in Asian and Comparative Law.

Program aims

Our goal at the University of Washington is to train students to become world-class lawyers, able to transition from one legal system to another, bridging the gap between civil law and common law systems.

The program is for law practitioners and other legal professionals from various countries who wish to learn U.S. law, and for U.S. students to deepen their understanding of the laws of various Asian countries.

Graduates from the program are uniquely prepared for the complexities of global society and adept at navigating legal and cultural norms of the U.S. and Asia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law and Economics
International Business Transactions
International Contracting
Negotiation
Japanese Law
Chinese Law
Islamic Law
Graduate Writing Seminar
International Protection of Human Rights
Contemporary Muslim Legal Systems Seminar
International and Foreign Law Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Master of Laws (LLM) Asian studies View 96 other Masters in Asian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Applicants who received their legal education in the United States must have a J.D. from a school accredited by the American Bar Association.
Applicants who received their legal education outside of the United States must have a first degree in law (LLB, BLaw) or credentials to demonstrate equivalent qualification through work experience and their professions.
We generally prefer LL.M. applicants to have had some professional work experience.
Resume listing educational qualifications, work experience, date of admission to legal practice and any other professional affiliations relevant to the application.
Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages) describing your background, primary area of interests, practical or academic experience in the area, career goals and the educational objectives
Transcripts and Degree Statement from all colleges and universities attended.
Two (required) or three (maximum) recent letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors

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

49833 USD / year

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Out-of-State

49833 USD / year

≈ 49833 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32394 USD / year

≈ 32394 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 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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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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