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The American Bar Association (ABA) fully approves the School of Law. The Council of the Section of Legal Accreditation and Admissions to the Bar, 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60654, 312.988.6738. Regent University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associates, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Regent University. Regent University admits students without discrimination on the basis of race, color, disability, gender, religion, or national or ethnic origin. LAW121081

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We are a nondenominational academic institution that welcomes students of all faiths, cultures and backgrounds who wish to study law from a Christian perspective. Regent Law was fully accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) in 1996. Our faculty of Christian legal scholars–from noted institutions such as Harvard, Yale and the University of Chicago–are deeply committed to students’ academic and spiritual success. Programs and centers include the Center for Global Justice which equips students to leverage the rule of law in ending human rights abuses worldwide through funded international internships, coursework, and human rights-related programming. Our Center for Advocacy’s legal-skills programs emphasize writing, negotiation, trial and appellate advocacy skills, and develop law students who regularly earn top honors at regional and national competitions. The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) and ACLJ Chief Counsel Dr. Jay Sekulow, distinguished professor, are integral to the campus community. Over 2700 alumni—servant leaders practicing in 47 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and several foreign countries— include public servants such as Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell ’89.

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about the program - on campus or online American law is now the common currency of business transactions worldwide, influencing law, policy and government around the globe. Regent University School of Law’s on-campus or online LL.M. in American Legal Studies meets the need for international attorneys who wish to be trained in American law. Designed for graduates of accredited institutions outside the U.S. who have already earned a J.D.-equivalent law degree, Regent’s LL.M. offers students a rigorous academic experience plus the unique benefit of studying American law from a Christian perspective. With Regent’s online LL.M. in American Legal Studies program option, students can earn an exceptional legal degree without the added expense of leaving home, job or family to study abroad.

applying for admission as an international student

CORE COURSES

The School of Law welcomes applications from citizens of other countries.

• American Legal System & Writing (3 credits)

• International applicants must meet specific admission requirements in addition to those required of U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

• Foundations of American Legal Thought (3 credits)

• In addition to the standard application documents required of U.S. citizens, international applicants who wish to study on campus must also submit the International Preliminary Form (IPF) with all required supporting documentation.

• International students who reside in the U.S. and who plan to study online must submit a copy of their Visa. Forms, deadline information and other instruction may be found at regent.edu/admissions/international.

• Deadlines are firm. Questions may be addressed to lawschool@regent.edu. tuition Visit regent.edu/llm for the most recent tuition and financial aid information.

requirements

application instructions

• J.D.-equivalent law degree from an accredited academic institution outside the U.S.

• Visit regent.edu/llm for detailed instructions and to apply. Applicants will be directed to the LSAC online application for admission at lsac.org.

• Admitted to the practice of law or eligible for licensure by the relevant authorities in the lawyer’s home country • English proficiency on the TOEFL exam: 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based or 100 Internet-based • Complete Regent’s LL.M. degree (24 credit hours) and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 to receive the degree

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• An application fee of $50 (payable online) is due at the time of application.

• 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.

• Spring-term applications may be submitted after February 1 preceding the desired January enrollment.

Priority consideration will be given to applications for admission and financial aid submitted by June 15 preceding the desired January enrollment. Initial U.S. attendees are strongly encouraged to pursue fall admission.

• Late applications will be considered on a spaceavailable basis, though international students who wish to study on campus have firm deadlines regarding the issuance of their I-20 form.

James Davids (J.D., Ph.D.) Program Director

• Students must also satisfy a thesis/writing requirement by taking a seminar course, an independent course or another course designated by the law school.

• Students who have not studied law from the AngloAmerican common law legal tradition will be required to take either Advanced Torts or Contracts (2 credits each).

ELECTIVE COURSES • On-campus students: The remainder of the 24 credit hours may be selected from existing J.D. courses in the law school catalog in consultation with the director of the LL.M. program, Professor James Davids.

• Online students: See our list of available elective courses at regent.edu/llm.

Students learn from an internationally recognized faculty deeply committed to students’ success.

Regent’s law faculty is composed of 30 full-time and 28 part-time 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 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. Learn more at 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. Visit the housing website for additional information. A list of off-campus local housing options may be found online at regent.edu/offcampus. Spring accommodations for on-campus students may be difficult to obtain.

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