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Online Master of Laws (LL.M
Online Business Law Certifica
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Dear Prospective Student,
Tank you for your interest in the nation’s most exciting legal education programs. On behalf of
the University of Southern California, I would like to personally invite you to apply for admission
to USC Gould School of Law.
With a more than 100-year reputation for excellence, USC Gould is one of the most prominent
law schools in the country. Our interdisciplinary curriculum is designed by expert legal educators
who take a scholarly yet practical approach, resulting in coursework that challenges even the
sharpest minds.
We are committed to delivering an interdisciplinary study of law because we recognize that
today’s top lawyers must work closely with non-legal professionals. With the legal profession
constantly changing, we know it’s not enough to merely teach the facts of law. We teach students
how to apply their knowledge.
As you continue to do your research, please feel free to contact us at 1-866-803-3572 for anyadditional information you may need. Our goal is to help you make an informed, confident
decision.
Tank you for considering USC Gould School of Law. We hope you will join the rojan family!
Sincerely,
Dean Robert K. RasmussenUSC Gould School of Law
University of Southern California
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International Expertise Begins with U.S. Law
Become a legal expert practicing on a worldwide stage. As legal practice becomes more global, USC Gould School of Law has taken the initiat ive to adapt its methods and expand
its reach. We are proud to now deliver two of the nation’s most prominent legal education programs in an online platform,
making them available to law professionals around the world.
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
oday’s most promising international students trained in law enroll in the USC onl ine LL.M. program to
learn the practical applications of the U.S. legal system. Upon graduation, these students can be viewed as
incredibly valuable and highly resourceful legal experts in their home countries, specifically for multinationalorganizations, international law firms and foreign governments.
Certificate in Business Law
Te rise of global commerce is swiftly mak ing U.S. law the international language of business. Earning this
exclusive USC credential can increase a student’s marketability with top multinational employers looking for
this unique special ization. Tis certificate is available to both U.S. and international legal professionals.
Ready to get started or have questions?
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Curriculum
Diversity in Law
USC Gould School of Law attracts diverse students with different
levels of experience; yet all have the unique opportunity to
customize their curriculum according to their career goals.
Programs of Study
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* Curriculum is subject to change
* Under the State Bar of California’s current guidelines, those with an online master’s degree from an ABA-approved law school may be deemed eligible to meet the academqualifications required to sit for their bar exam. Our students will have the opportunity to take courses to meet the qualifications to sit for the California Bar exam.
Online Master of Laws (LL.M.)Online Business Law Certificate
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Required Courses (3 credit hours)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
LAW 510 Legal Research 1
LAW 520 Introduction to the U.S. Legal System 2
Elective Courses (Choose 18 credit hours)Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
LAW 505 Legal Profession 2
LAW 508 Constitutional Law 3
LAW 521 Topics in American Law 3
LAW 603 Business Organizations 4
LAW 632 Business for Lawyers 2
LAW 658 Mergers & Acquisitions 3
LAW 710 Contract Drafting & Strategy 2
LAW 749 Securities Regulation 3
Master of Laws (LL.M.) with Business Law Certificate
Required Courses (17 credit hours)Course Number Course Title Credit Ho
LAW 510 Legal Research 1
LAW 520 Introduction to the U.S. Legal System 2
LAW 603 Business Organizations 4
LAW 632 Business for Lawyers 2
LAW 658 Mergers & Acquisitions 3
LAW 710 Contract Drafting & Strategy 2
LAW 749 Securities Regulation 3
Elective Courses (Choose 4 credit hours)
Course Number Course Title Credit Ho
LAW 505 Legal Profession 2LAW 508 Constitutional Law 3
LAW 521 Topics in American Law 3
Master of Laws (LL.M.) with California Bar & Business Law Certifica
Required Courses (25 credit hours)
Course Number Course Title Credit Ho
LAW 505 Legal Profession 2
LAW 508 Constitutional Law 3
LAW 510 Legal Research 1
LAW 520 Introduction to the U.S. Legal System 2
LAW 521 Topics in American Law 3
LAW 603 Business Organizations 4
LAW 632 Business for Lawyers 2
LAW 658 Mergers & Acquisitions 3
LAW 710 Contract Drafting & Strategy 2
LAW 749 Securities Regulation 3
Business Law Certificate
Required Courses (14 credit hours)
Course Number Course Title Credit Ho
LAW 603 Business Organizations 4
LAW 632 Business for Lawyers 2
LAW 658 Mergers & Acquisitions 3
LAW 710 Contract Drafting & Strategy 2
LAW 749 Securities Regulation 3
Master of Laws (LL.M.) with California Bar
Required Courses (15 credit hours)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
LAW 505 Legal Profession 2
LAW 508 Constitutional Law 3
LAW 510 Legal Research 1
LAW 520 Introduction to the U.S. Legal System 2
LAW 521 Topics in American Law 3
LAW 603 Business Organizations 4
Elective Courses (Choose 6 credit hours)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
LAW 632 Business for Lawyers 2
LAW 658 Mergers & Acquisitions 3
LAW 710 Contract Drafting & Strategy 2
LAW 749 Securities Regulation 3
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Admission Requirements:
Rankings & Honors• USC Gould School of Law is ranked 18th “Best Law School”
(U.S. News and World Report )
• USC ranks #23 among “National Universities” (U.S. News & World Report )
• USC ranked #1 for the eleventh consecutive time in “International Student Enrollment”
according to the Open Doors report by the Inst itute of International Education.
Accreditation
Te University of Southern California and the
online Master of Laws program are regionally
accredited by the Western Association of Schools
and Colleges (WASC).
Summer Law & English Program
In addition to the curriculum provided here, we also provide an optional on-cam
Summer Law & English Program for foreign-trained legal professionals who wlike the opportunity to learn about the U.S. legal system while improving their
English abilities.
About the Univer sity of Southern Californ ia
Te University of Southern California is one of the world ’s leading private resea
universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles and a global center for arts,
technology and international trade, USC enrolls more international students th
any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and
abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education
USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross
academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge.
About USC Gould Sc hool of Law
Te USC Gould School of Law offers a premier inter-professional education to
highly motivated students preparing for a career that wi ll span the coming deca
No school is better positioned to provide the education that will be the platform
the next generation of lawyers practicing on a world-wide stage. Te legal profe
is dynamic, and USC Gould has always taken pride in adapting its methods to
provide a legal education tailored to the needs of the current environment while
maintaining its strong core commitments.
International Students
• First law degree (LL.B.) or equivalent outside of
the United States
• Official transcripts from all universities attended
• Personal statement
• 2 letters of recommendation
• OEFL or IELS score
• Resume
• LSA: Not required
U.S. Students(Business Law Certificate only)
• JD degree or equivalent
• Official transcripts from all universities attended
• Personal statement
• 2 letters of recommendation• Resume
• LSA: Not required
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Call 1-866-803-3572 to speak with an enrollment advisor today.
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