Law - Joint Degree (JD + LLM)

DePaul University

DePaul's JD+LLM (Juris Doctor + Master of Laws) program gives students the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge in specific areas of law. Students can simultaneously earn a JD and an LLM, an internationally recognized postgraduate law degree, in one of four areas of concentration: Health Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Law or Taxation. The JD+LLM program is designed to provide advanced training through a personalized educational experience. Students are permitted to apply nine credit hours of qualifying courses toward both degrees, allowing them to complete both degrees in three years with summer enrollment. Students can apply to the JD+LLM program prior to starting the JD program or at any time during their JD program.Learning OutcomesJuris Doctor (JD)Students will be able to:Solve legal problems by applying foundational knowledge of civil procedure, constitutional law, contracts, criminal law, property law, and torts.Solve legal problems by applying foundational knowledge of the rules regulating the legal profession.Identify and apply relevant legal authority.Communicate clearly in speech and writing.Demonstrate the fundamental professional lawyering skills for competent and ethical participation as a member of the legal professionMaster of Laws (LLM)Students will be able to:Identify structures of the U.S. legal system and government institutions.Demonstrating understanding of how a common law system operates in a constitutional democracy.Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the legal rules and policies in the student's area of specialization.Identify and apply relevant legal authority.Communication clearly in speech and writing.

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