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Welcome to Loyola Law School.

Loyola is a community where we are making a difference every single day, and we invite you to join us.

We are recognized for creating lawyers — indeed, many of the top lawyers in the country—who have the training and the skills to succeed. As a result, we have the highest number of Super Lawyers in the Southern California Top 100.

We pride ourselves on providing our students with the tools they need to be their best selves, to be lawyers with the ability to effect positive change.

Loyola's LLM is a boutique LLM where your will receive personal attention such as one-on-one tutoring with the Director to ensure your success.

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Your LLM at Loyola

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, with a campus designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry, is ideally positioned in downtown Los Angeles, California – a legal, tech, media, fashion and financial capital. We are the closest ABA-accredited law school to Los Angeles’ primary courthouse and law firm scene, yet only 30 minutes away from beautiful beaches, like Malibu, Venice Beach and Santa Monica. At Loyola we care about our students and we want them to achieve their academic and professional goals. Loyola offers unique learning and networking opportunities for our international students:

  • Highly customizable curriculum allows you to choose courses that meet your interests and goals, including first-year JD courses that many other schools do not offer to international students;
  • Externship opportunities help our students gain practical experience in law firms, companies and public interest organizations;
  • Moot court and experiential learning programs allow students to practice lawyering skills by assisting clients in a wide-range of cases;
  • Network of more than 17,000 alumni and our Career Development Center help students obtain valuable working experience after the program and during the Optional Practical Training Period;
  • Los Angeles is the capital of entertainment and technology! Our campus is located in downtown Los Angeles, close to top law firms and courthouses and only 30 minutes away from Silicon Beach.
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Master of Laws (LLM) - American Law

Campus Full time 1 year August 2017 USA Los Angeles

This program is designed for students who received their law degree from a school in a foreign country. The program is fully customizable and students will have the option to select courses that are more closely related to their interest and goals. [+]

General LLM This program is designed for students who received their law degree from a school in a foreign country. The program is fully customizable and students will have the option to select courses that are more closely related to their interest and goals. Our Faculty Director, Professor Aaron Ghirardelli, will guide students through the selection of courses and the designing of the LLM curriculum. The General LLM program is usually chosen by students interested in becoming eligible to take the California or New York Bar Exam or by students having interest in areas of law that are not currently covered by one of our specializations. LLM Specializations Loyola Law School also offers specializations in several areas of law. Enrolling in a specialization is the perfect choice for students particularly interested in a particular area of law. The curriculum of each specialization has been carefully tailored to equip graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the specialized topic. Specializations are open to students who received their law degree from a school in a foreign country and to students with a JD from an ABA-accredited American law school. JD students must have received their JD degree at least three years before applying to the LLM program. Units and Courses Students will graduate from our LLM program (General or Specialization) upon successfully completing at least 24 units of coursework, consisting of some required core courses and approved electives. The Loyola curriculum offers a breadth of class choices in a variety of areas. With... [-]

Master of Laws (LLM) - Civil Litigation and Advocacy Specialization

Campus Full time 1 year August 2017 USA Los Angeles

Loyola Law School has been ranked 6th in Trial Advocacy by U.S. News & World Report. The school has designed this specialization to give the next generation of Loyola students the practical skills demanded by the market, while fostering Loyola's mission of upholding the highest standards of ethics, promoting the fair administration of justice, and facilitating our commitment to serving the community. [+]

Loyola Law School has been ranked 6th in Trial Advocacy by U.S. News & World Report. The school has designed this specialization to give the next generation of Loyola students the practical skills demanded by the market, while fostering Loyola's mission of upholding the highest standards of ethics, promoting the fair administration of justice, and facilitating our commitment to serving the community. Loyola's renowned advocacy teams, experienced doctrinal and skills faculty, and extensive advocacy-related course offerings set the school apart in lawyering skills training. Students who complete the program will have a matchless opportunity for exposure to and concentrated study in the law and skills necessary to train as an advocate in a civil litigation setting. Loyola also has an entire building, the Girardi Building, specifically designed to offer students the best and most realistic experience in trial advocacy. The building includes the beautiful Robinson Courtroom, a classroom that replicates the design of a real U.S. courtroom. There, students present oral arguments, cross examine witnesses, and assist clients in fictional cases before faculty and real judges. The Civil Litigation and Advocacy Specialization will be recognized with the satisfactory completion of 17 units of prescribed coursework. This includes 17 units of required courses. Students may choose from the list of elective courses to supplement the required courses. Required Courses Evidence (4 units) Trial Advocacy (3 units) Civil Procedure (5 units) Torts or Contracts (5 units) [-]

Master of Laws (LLM) - Criminal Justice Specialization

Campus Full time 1 year August 2017 USA Los Angeles

Students who complete the LLM Specialization in Criminal Justice will have a matchless opportunity for exposure to and concentrated study in the law and skills necessary to train as an advocate in a criminal prosecution or defense setting. [+]

Loyola Law School has been ranked 6th in Trial Advocacy by U.S. News & World Report. The school has designed this specialization to give the next generation of Loyola students the practical skills demanded by the market, while fostering Loyola's mission of upholding the highest standards of ethics, promoting the fair administration of justice, and facilitating our commitment to serving the community. Loyola's renowned advocacy teams, experienced doctrinal and skills faculty, and extensive advocacy-related course offerings set the school apart in lawyering skills training. Students who complete the LLM Specialization in Criminal Justice will have a matchless opportunity for exposure to and concentrated study in the law and skills necessary to train as an advocate in a criminal prosecution or defense setting. The Criminal Justice Specialization will be recognized upon the satisfactory completion of 18 units of coursework. This includes 12 units of required courses and 6 units of electives. Required Courses Criminal Law (4 units) Criminal Procedure (4 units) Evidence (4 units) [-]

Master of Laws (LLM) - Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Specialization

Campus Full time 1 year August 2017 USA Los Angeles

The Cybersecurity & Data Privacy LLM Specialization at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles offers students a slate of classes and experiential learning opportunities to prepare them for the evolving legal demands presented by emerging technology. [+]

The Cybersecurity & Data Privacy LLM Specialization at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles offers students a slate of classes and experiential learning opportunities to prepare them for the evolving legal demands presented by emerging technology. The first of its kind on the West Coast, this specialization draws on Loyola’s traditional strengths in areas like technology, criminal justice, data privacy, and IP law. The Cybersecurity & Data Privacy LLM Specialization features professors and practitioners with unique expertise in the spheres of Silicon Beach, cybercrime law enforcement and engineering and it capitalizes on the expertise of national security and related sectors based in Los Angeles. The specialization integrates the range of already existing cybersecurity classes, including Cyber & IP Crimes, IP in the Digital Age, and Technology & Privacy, and it includes brand new courses such as Incident Response & Investigation, and Cybersecurity & Regulatory Compliance. The curriculum is based on recommendations from Loyola’s Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Advisory Group, which includes Wesley Hsu, Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney, Cyber and IP Crimes Section, Los Angeles; Robert Kang, Senior Regulatory and Cybersecurity Counsel, Southern California Edison Company; Jason Smolanoff, former Supervisory Special Agent, FBI Cyber National Security squad; and Nazmul Ula, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies & External affairs, Seaver College, LMU. Required Courses (11 units) Cyber & IP Crimes (2) Internet Law (2) Technology & Privacy (3) (online) Cybersecurity & Regulatory Compliance (2) Incident Response & Investigation (2) [-]

Master of Laws (LLM) - Entertainment & Media Law Specialization

Campus Full time 1 year August 2017 USA Los Angeles

In addition, Loyola's Fashion Law Project offers unique symposia, rare industry networking opportunities and a cache of fashion business courses. Also, classes like Introduction to Negotiations and Right of Publicity prepare students for important sports management issues. [+]

Loyola Law School has been ranked 6th in Entertainment Law by The Hollywood Reporter, the leading magazine on entertainment business. The LLM Specialization in Entertainment Law takes advantage of Loyola’s prime location in downtown LA (a media and fashion capital) and offers students a broad spectrum of courses, taught by leading faculty and practitioners in this field. In addition, Loyola's Fashion Law Project offers unique symposia, rare industry networking opportunities and a cache of fashion business courses. Also, classes like Introduction to Negotiations and Right of Publicity prepare students for important sports management issues. Power agents and team executives regularly lecture. Finally, students can navigate the evolving electronic frontier with professors who teach classes like Digital Media & the Law, and Technology & Privacy. The Loyola Entertainment Alumni Network is one of the largest alumni networks in the world specifically focused on entertainment, media, and intellectual property. Externship opportunities held by Loyola students in just the past year read like a "Who's Who" of the entertainment business, and include companies such as NBC/Universal, Sony, Lionsgate, MTV Live Nation, Warner Brothers Television, HBO, Activision, and many more. The LLM degree requires 24 total units of credit. The Entertainment Law Specialization will be recognized upon the satisfactory completion of 18 units of coursework. This includes 9 units of required courses and 9 units of electives. Required Courses Entertainment Law (3 units) Copyright Law (3 units) Trademark Law (3 units) [-]

Master of Laws (LLM) - Intellectual Property Specialization

Campus Full time 1 year August 2017 USA Los Angeles

Intellectual Property is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing areas of legal practice and represents roughly 20 percent of the American economy. [+]

Intellectual Property is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing areas of legal practice and represents roughly 20 percent of the American economy. Technology and social media are enabling the rapid distribution of content to millions of mobile phones, laptops and tablets across the globe, with new legal questions surfacing every day. Every lawyer, from the solo practitioner to in-house counsel to transactional and litigation lawyers in large firms will increasingly be faced with IP issues. LLM graduates with an IP Specialization will be prepared for the “knowledge” economy of the 21st century. The Loyola Entertainment Alumni Network is one of the largest alumni networks in the world specifically focused on entertainment, media and intellectual property. Externship opportunities held by Loyola students in just the past year read like a "Who's Who" of the entertainment business, and include companies such as NBC/Universal, Sony, Lionsgate, MTV Live Nation, Warner Brothers Television, HBO, Activision and many more. The LLM degree requires 24 total units of credit. The Intellectual Property Law Specialization will be recognized upon the satisfactory completion of 12 units of coursework. This includes 5-6 units of required courses and 6-7 units of electives. Required Courses Copyright Law (3 units) Trademark Law (3 units) Patent Law (2 or 3 units) Antitrust Law (3 units) [-]

Master of Laws (LLM) - International Business Law Specialization

Campus Full time 1 year August 2017 USA Los Angeles

Loyola Law School’s specialization in International Business Law targets students interested in assisting companies in a globalized market. By specializing in this area, students will be able to advise clients on a plethora of issues, from the incorporation of a company, to its corporate management, tax issues, and mergers and acquisitions. [+]

Loyola Law School’s specialization in International Business Law targets students interested in assisting companies in a globalized market. By specializing in this area, students will be able to advise clients on a plethora of issues, from the incorporation of a company, to its corporate management, tax issues, and mergers and acquisitions. Los Angeles and its Silicon Beach are an extremely busy market for international business lawyers. New and exciting startups are created on a daily basis. Some of the leading venture capitalists are located in the area, and deals are made to finance these startups, buy, or sell them. In addition to the startup world, Los Angeles is one of the top financial markets in the United States, second only to New York. Some of the top companies and firms are located in the city, and Loyola's prime location in Downtown LA allows students to be in close contact with the top players in the market. The LLM degree requires 24 total units of credit. The International Business Law Specialization will be recognized upon the satisfactory completion of 16 units of coursework. This includes 4 units of required courses and 12 units of electives. [-]
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