This program is for students interested in U.S. and International law who hope to improve their legal research, writing, and analytical skills. This is the best degree to prepare for a U.S. bar exam. Students may also earn a certificate of concentration in the subject area of their choice.

LLM applicants should have an undergraduate law degree. Students with degrees in other subjects—such as business, science or engineering—can be admitted to our LLM degree programs in International Business Law or Intellectual Property Law.

Conditional admission is offered to students whose academic credentials are strong, but who need more time to improve their English. Students can improve their English at ELS Cleveland, located on the Case Western Reserve University campus. Graduation from ELS is accepted in lieu of TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Fall Admission 2023 with the requirement to attend Summer Language and Law Institute

TOEFL 70-79 (TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition is accepted)

TOEFL 80 and above (TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition is accepted)

IELTS 6.5 and above (IELTS Indicator is accepted)

Admissions Option 2

U.S. Contract Law for LLM (3) - Fall or Spring

Foreign Graduate Seminar (2) - Fall or Spring

U.S. Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis (2) - Fall or Spring

In addition to the required courses above, students completing an LLM in U.S. & Global Legal Studies must complete 17 credits (for a total of 24). Students can choose almost any of the JD and LLM classes offered.

Optional Curriculum for LLM in U.S. & Global Legal Studies

To qualify for a certificate, students must take at least 10 credit hours in classes approved by the Office of Global Legal Studies. The certificates below are SAMPLE certificates. Students can pursue a certificate in ANY TOPIC approved by the Office of Global Legal Studies. To qualify for a certificate with Honors, students must receive a grade of H in all of the certificate courses. A maximum of two certificates is allowed.

Required Course: Criminal Law (3) – Fall

Required Course: Environmental Law (3) - Spring

Required Course: Health Law I (3) – Fall

Required Course: Trademark (3) and Copyright (3) - Spring & Fall

Required Course: International Business Transactions (3) or Business Associations (4) – Fall & Spring

Required Course: International Law (3) – Fall

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We’ve been training lawyers for over 125 years. But we're not focused on the past—we know what matters most is how we prepare you for your future. We are a nationally recognized law school in the heart of University Circle, a thriving cultural neighborhood near downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Our international law, health law, and intellectual property law programs are among the top in the nation. Leadership courses and practice experiences are infused throughout our innovative curriculum. All students begin working with real clients in their first year and participate in a semester-long, full-time, or year-long half-time practice experience during their third year.

LLM in United States and Global Legal Studies Case Western Reserve University School of Law

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