International LL.M. Program
Loyola Law School Los Angeles and Bologna, Italy

The contemporary global economy has created a demand for lawyers who are skilled at managing different legal systems and are familiar with the international aspects of law practice.  Law graduates discover that today’s practice of law more frequently presents challenging international issues for which they may not be adequately prepared by their traditional legal education.  This program provides an opportunity for law graduates to undertake specialized study in international and comparative law, to acquaint themselves with the legal traditions of other countries, and to help them understand international legal principles thereby enhancing their ability to anticipate and address a constantly changing legal landscape.  Students earn an American LL.M. while studying in Italy at Universita di Bologna, the oldest university in the world. Located in northern Italy amidst cultural and artistic attractions, the Universita di Bologna contributes to the European portion of the degree program with faculty, library and student facilities.  Students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Italian culture while enriching their professional preparation through the intellectual exchange between students and faculty from diverse legal backgrounds.  Faculty consist of some of the finest scholars from both American and European law schools with expertise in a wide variety of legal issues.

Course offerings in Bologna are generally scheduled on Friday and Saturday in order to accommodate students who are engaged in employment, clerkships or internships/stages. Students must complete the program within one year.

Important Notice to Italian Students:

LLM graduates may receive six months credit toward the two year legal training (pratica legale) required by Italian law for admission to the Italian Bar exam. LLM graduates who are admitted to the Italian Bar are entitled to 24 professional training credits (crediti formativi)."

Interested in learning what recent graduates have to say about the program?  Click here.

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Contact
Professor Edith Z. Friedler
Loyola Law School
bolognallm@lls.edu

Professor Chiara Giovannucci Orlandi
University of Bologna
italian.co-director@email.it