Master of Laws (LLM) - General

About

The WashU Law General LL.M. program is designed for both international and U.S.-trained lawyers seeking to deepen their understanding of U.S. or international law, or to develop expertise in specific legal fields. This highly flexible program empowers students to customize their curriculum to align precisely with their academic interests and career aspirations. Students are fully integrated into the J.D. curriculum, allowing them to choose from a wide array of courses and benefit from the expertise of worldrenowned faculty, ultimately preparing them for success in today's global legal environment. Our esteemed faculty personally designed this program for international students and lawyers seeking a fundamental understanding of the U.S. legal system. Students will develop the skills to research, write, and communicate like a U.S. lawyer and earn a degree from a top U.S. law school without having to relocate or leave their current job. learn from world-class faculty while interacting with exceptional colleagues and taking advantage of unique learning opportunities outside the classroom.

Career Path

Graduate careers includes Legal Consultant, Corporate Counsel, Compliance Officer, Intellectual Property Advisor, Contract Specialist, Legal Research Analyst, Tax Law Consultant, Human Rights Advocate, Policy Analyst, Legislative Advisor, Legal Officer Diplomatic Legal Attaché, NGO Legal Program Manager, Research Fellow in Law,Law Lecturer,Legal Curriculum Developer,Legal Liaison for Multinational Corporations, Cross-Border Transactions Specialist, Legal Writing Instructor,, International Trade Lawyer, Environmental Law Advisor.