LL.M Programs

Regent University School of Law law is more than a profession. it’s a calling.

LL.M. Programs On Campus & Online Shaheryar Gill ‘09

LL.M. in American Legal Studies Attorney, American Center for Law and Justice

LL.M. in American Legal Studies American law impacts business, law, policy and government worldwide. The 24-credit-hour, LL.M. in American Legal Studies is ideal for graduates with a J.D.-equivalent, LL.B., or other first degree in law from an accredited institution outside the United States who wish to be trained in American law.

Academically rigorous, the program offers the unique benefit of studying law from a Christian perspective. It can be completed in as little as one year of full-time study. The online program allows students to earn an exceptional legal degree without leaving home, job or family to study abroad.

Core Courses American Legal System, Analysis & Writing (3 credits) American Legal Thought (3 credits) Application Requirements Applicants must have a first degree in law (a J.D., LL.B., or equivalent degree) from an accredited institution. English proficiency on the TOEFL exam: 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based or 100 Internet-based; PTE 68; IELTS 8.

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LL.M. in Human Rights The 24-credit-hour LL.M. in Human Rights is designed for advocates who desire advanced legal education regarding international, regional and domestic human rights protection and promotion from a Biblical perspective.

The program addresses the origins and philosophical basis for the modern human rights movement, fundamental principles of international human rights law, and current means of enforcing human rights through the prism of a Biblical worldview.

The program falls under the auspices of Regent’s Center for Global Justice.

Learn more at regent.edu/globaljustice.

Core Courses International & Comparative Human Rights (3 credits) Human Rights Research and Writing (2 credits) Thesis (3 credits) Application Requirements A J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school or J.D.-equivalent law degree from an accredited academic institution outside the U.S.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Visit regent.edu/llm for detailed instructions and to apply.

Fall-term applications may be submitted after October 1 preceding the desired August enrollment with priority admission and financial aid consideration given to applications submitted by February 1.

Tuition & Financial Aid At $833 per credit hour, tuition for the LL.M. programs is highly competitive with LL.M. programs nationwide. Regent Law partial-tuition scholarships will be considered on a per-student basis. Students are responsible for securing appropriate funding for tuition and living expenses through personal and private resources, which may include employers, governments, family or foundations. U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible to participate in federal loan programs. Visit regent.edu/lawfinances.

Regent Law Faculty Students learn from an internationally recognized faculty deeply committed to students’ success. Regent’s law faculty is composed of professors, practitioners and legal scholars from some of the nation’s finest schools, including Harvard, Yale, Duke, the University of Chicago, and the University of Virginia. Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft and ACLJ Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow complement faculty expertise in constitutional law, intellectual property law and international law, among other fields. regent.edu/lawfaculty.

ACCOMMODATIONS Participants are responsible for arranging their accommodations. Once admitted, international students may apply online for student housing at regent.edu/housing. A list of off-campus local housing options may be found online at regent.edu/offcampus.

About Regent University School of Law Regent University School of Law offers an ABA-approved, rigorous legal education taught by an exceptional faculty of legal scholars in the context of a Christian worldview. By providing excellent and principled legal counsel, our 3,000-plus alumni exemplify Regent Law’s motto: “Law is more than a profession. It’s a calling.” Regent Law is situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia, minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, less than a two-hour drive from Richmond, and less than four hours from Washington, D.C. A LEADER IN ONLINE EDUCATION Regent University’s academic standards are exceptional—one reason Regent is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a leader in online education.

Our accredited, rigorous online degree programs are characterized by quality, convenience, sophisticated online educational platforms, and personalized collaboration with faculty.

Spring-term applications may be submitted after February 1 preceding the desired January enrollment with priority admission and financial aid consideration given to applications submitted by June 15.

International students who plan to study on campus must provide additional documentation to obtain the I-20.

Learn more at regent.edu/admissions/ international.

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