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¹ú²úСßÏÅ® Washington College of Law’s LL.M. Programs are world-renowned, with students from 50+ countries attending each academic year and boasting over 4,000 alumni.ÌýAs an LL.M. student, you will experience a vibrant academic environment under the guidance of world acclaimed faculty. OurÌýLL.M. degrees are designed for both foreign and domestic law graduates and feature an online, hybrid, or in-personÌýcurriculum of specialized law courses and experiential learning opportunities. This is your time to build a global network in close proximity to Capitol Hill and the international organizations in Washington, DC.Ìý

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trial advocacy LLM

LL.M. in Advocacy

The LL.M. in Advocacy, administered by the law school's top ranked Trial Advocacy Program, combines rigorous academics with a breadth of practical litigation training. Courses focus on the use of modern technology in litigation, and the training of ethical trial lawyers, and the Program's innovative curriculum aids graduates in preparation for all aspects of litigation. Read More

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LL.M. in Gender, International and Comparative Law

LL.M. in Gender, International and Comparative LawÌý

The only program of its kind, the LL.M. in Gender, International, and Comparative Law equips its LL.M. graduates with the legal and policy skills needed to address challenges facing women and LGBTQ people worldwide. In addition to studying the legal and social structures shaping the day-to-day lives of women and LGBTQ persons, students explore recent developments in the protection of basic rights taking shape around the world. Read More

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llm in intellectual property

LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Technology

The LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Technology presents a unique opportunity to study with one of the nation’s largest Intellectual Property faculties and student bodies through our top ranked IP Program. The IP program has a particular emphasis on international and public interest law, led by our path-breaking Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property (PIJIP). Read More

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LLM in International Arbitration and Busiess Law

LL.M. in International Arbitration and Business Law

The LL.M. in International Arbitration and Business Law is among the few LL.M. programs in the U.S. that trains lawyers to become arbitration practitioners. The LL.M. responds to law firms’ demands for lawyers with special expertise in arbitration. The faculty are accomplished arbitrators, practitioners, academics, and representatives from arbitral institutions. The direct interaction with this exceptional faculty enables students to build valuable professional relationships. Read More

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LLM in human rights - Spanish

LL.M. in International Business and Trade Law

The LL.M. in International Business and Trade Law provides lawyers with in-depth knowledge and practical legal skills in international trade law and policy. Students also acquire knowledge of the broader legal framework that regulates other aspects of cross-border transactions. Graduates with this expertise will have a competitive advantage, and be readily prepared to work in major trade and business practice areas. Read More

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llm in international human rights law

LL.M. in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

The LL.M. in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law addresses the need for specialized training in international human rights law in the United States and around the world. The Program brings together a prestigious group of AUWCL and international faculty, including more than 40 world-renowned experts, strategically positioning the LL.M. as one of the top programs in the world. Read More

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LLM in human rights - Spanish

LL.M. en Derechos Humanos y Derecho Humanitario (Spanish Language LL.M.)

El LL.M. En Derechos Humanos Y Derecho Humanitario aborda la necesidad de capacitación especializada en derecho internacional de los derechos humanos en los Estados Unidos y en el mundo. El LL.M. es un programa de maestría híbrido, con componentes residenciales y virtuales en línea, lo que permite un plan de estudios de alta calidad en un formato flexible y conveniente. Los estudiantes interactúan con más de 40 expertos. Read More

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LLM in Law and Government

LL.M. in International Legal StudiesÌý

The LL.M. Program in International Legal Studies (ILSP LL.M.) offers one of the largest international law curricula in the U.S., with over 100 specialized courses in various areas of international law. A very flexible degree program, the ILSP LL.M. allows students to elect any classes, and design individual curriculum that tailors to their interests and career goals. The program also offers optional specializations along with the LL.M. degree. Read More

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LLM in Law and Government

LL.M. in Law and Government

The LL.M. in Law and Government prepares students for leadership at the intersection of U.S. law and public policy. Designed for either domestic or international law graduates with a strong interest in U.S. government and politics, the degree prepares students to solve today’s most complex public policy issues, mastering the theories, political forces, and institutional realities that define public law Read More

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LLM in Legislation

LL.M. in Legislation

Jobs at the intersection of law and domestic public policy frequently place a premium on skills such as legislative and regulatory drafting, legislative and regulatory negotiation and statutory interpretation. An LL.M. in Legislation is designed to equip lawyers with these precise skills. Read More

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