Difference between revisions of "Master of Laws"
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| − | An '''LLM''', or masters in law, is a graduate degree offered by the [[law school]]. It is considered a step above a [[JD]] but is more often pursued by foreign students who have completed only undergraduate [[LLB]]s or their equivalents. The degree generally takes one year to earn. | + | An '''LLM''', or masters in law, is a graduate degree offered by the [[law school]]. It is considered a step above a [[JD]] but is more often pursued by foreign students who have completed only undergraduate [[LLB]]s or their equivalents. The degree generally takes one year to earn; its holders generally go on to become law professors, judges, or politicians. |
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Revision as of 18:47, 26 September 2007
An LLM, or masters in law, is a graduate degree offered by the law school. It is considered a step above a JD but is more often pursued by foreign students who have completed only undergraduate LLBs or their equivalents. The degree generally takes one year to earn; its holders generally go on to become law professors, judges, or politicians.
