About the LLM Degree

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About the LLM Degree
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Introduction

• If your goal is to have a legal career, it begins
  with education and consideration of the much
  coveted Master of Laws (LLM) degree.
• One can apply for this degree from a US or
  Canadian law school. A Masters degree in any
  career provides a boost, and the career of law is
  no different.

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What does the term LLM stand for?

• The term LLM has been derived from Legum
  Magister.
• Legum Magister means the Master of Laws in Latin.

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What is the necessary qualification to apply for
an LLM program?

• In order to be admitted to one of the LLM
  programs in the country, the student must have a
  first degree in law.
• Those who have completed their studies in the
  U.S. should have a JD degree before they apply
  for an LLM program.

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Which tests are necessary to be taken to apply
for an LLM course?

• The types of tests depend on the
  school/institution.
• However, in such scenarios wherein English is not
  the native language of the aspirant, many schools
  may ask for an English proficiency exam
  (TOEFL/IELTS) score.

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What are the courses in the LLM curriculum?

• The courses that are a part of the LLM curriculum
  vary from program to program.
• In many of the programs, students are taught
  about the US law, the Canadian legal system,
  international law, as well as comparative law.

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What is the required time duration to earn an LLM
degree?

• Usually, the program is a one-year course if
  completed full-time, and a two years course if
  completed part-time.

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