Master of Laws (LL.M. in United States Law)

Academic Overview & Description

One-year advanced degree for international law graduates seeking mastery in American common law doctrine, bar exam preparation, and cross-border commercial litigation.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

International Dean's Scholarship: $10,000 tuition grant

Tuition Rate

$44,500 total program tuition

Application Fee

$75

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

First law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) from an accredited foreign university

English Language

IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL 100

Standardized Exam

Not required for LL.M.

Application Materials

Official foreign legal transcripts with evaluation, resume, statement of purpose

Letters of Recommendation

Two recommendations from legal professors or supervisors

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of North Carolina School of Law's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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