Master of Laws (LLM) Degree

Master of Laws (LLM) Degree

The Master of Laws (LLM) is available to students who have already earned a first law degree, allowing for in-depth study with faculty and policymakers.

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Lokina Kishoiyian

At Arizona Law, "I was challenged academically, both inside and outside the lecture hall, making me a better attorney. I was also able to make professional networks with people from different nationalities, religions and ethnicities." 

—Lokina Kishoiyian (LLM '20)

Flexible Formats

Earn your University of Arizona Law LLM online, or study with us in person at our Tucson, Arizona campus.

The LLM is offered both full-time and part-time to online and in-residence students.

Or, get the best of both experiences, with the option to begin your studies online and then spend your final semester in-residence in Tucson (for a slightly higher tuition rate).

The degree requires a minimum of 24 credits, depending upon the student’s chosen area of specialization and prior law study.  

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Areas of Focus

Choose which LLM path is right for your interests and career goals.

General LLM
Specialize in one of three areas:

  • Introduction to U.S. Law (ideal for students who aspire to take the bar exam)
  • Mining Law
  • Health Law

Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy (IPLP) LLM*
Specialize in federal Indian law, tribal law and policy and Indigenous peoples’ human rights.

International Trade & Business Law (ITBL) LLM
Focus on areas such as international trade law, economic development, and international investment law.

*The IPLP online LLM degree program has closed applications for admission during the 2024-25 academic year and will also not be accepting applications during the 2024-25 academic year for the entering class beginning in Fall 2025.

LLM Degree Eligibility

Eligible applicants must possess a first law degree from a foreign law school approved by the government or other accrediting authority in the nation in which it is located or be a JD graduate of an ABA-accredited law school.