USC LLM Brochure

7/23/2019 USC LLM Brochure

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Online Master of Laws (LL.M

Online Business Law Certifica



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

Online Master of Laws (LL.M.)Online Business Law Certificate



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?

Call 1-866-803-3572 to speak with an enrollment advisor today.




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



* 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.


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








Elective Courses (Choose 4 credit hours)

Course Number Course Title Credit Ho

LAW 505 Legal Profession 2LAW 508 Constitutional Law 3


Master of Laws (LL.M.) with California Bar & Business Law Certifica













Business Law Certificate








Master of Laws (LL.M.) with California Bar









Elective Courses (Choose 6 credit hours)








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




Documents

USC LLM Brochure