Discover Loyola's Master of Laws (LLM) Program
Advance Your Career with a Master of Laws (LLM)
Loyola Law School’s Master of Laws (LLM) program is designed for international law graduates and experienced attorneys from around the world. Our program helps you gain a strong foundation in American law while giving you the flexibility to focus on the areas that matter most to your career.
Whether you want to advance in global legal practice, prepare for the U.S. Bar Exam, or build expertise in a specialty field, Loyola gives you the tools, network, and location to succeed.
Each and every student is considered for scholarship during the admission process and no separate application is required. Loyola Law School values academic excellence and may award a merit-based scholarship of up to $45,000.
Why Choose Loyola’s LLM?
- Flexible Curriculum: Choose courses that meet your interests and goals. Unlike many schools, Loyola allows international students to take first-year JD courses.
- Hands-On Experience: Practice real lawyering skills through moot court, clinics, and experiential learning opportunities by assisting clients in a wide range of cases.
- Career Support: Access our 20,000+ alumni network and our Career Development Center that helps students obtain valuable working experience after the program and during the Optional Practical Training (OPT).
- Unmatched Location: Study in downtown Los Angeles, steps away from top law firms, courthouses, and just 30 minutes from Silicon Beach—the hub of entertainment, technology, and innovation.
Customize Your Curriculum
Choose from one of our concentrations to create the curriculum that best suits your interests:
- Civil Litigation & Advocacy
- Criminal Justice
- Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
- Entertainment & New Media Law
- Intellectual Property
- International Business Law
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Prepare for the American Bar Exam
Loyola’s Bar Track LLM is designed for international students who want to meet eligibility requirements for the California, New York, and other U.S. Bar Exams.
- Loyola has one of the highest bar passage rates in California.
- Faculty with deep expertise in preparing international students for Bar success.
- A curriculum tailored to the unique challenges faced by foreign law graduates.
Learn from Elite Leaders
At Loyola, you’ll study with nationally recognized professors, judges, and practicing attorneys. Many of our elective courses are taught by top professionals from Los Angeles’ legal community. Our downtown campus puts you at the center of opportunity—just minutes from law firms, courts, and industry leaders.