Study Master of Laws at University at Buffalo - SUNY in the USA, School of Law

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

An LLM, or "Master of Laws," is an advanced degree in law. To be eligible to apply for an LLM program, you need to have already completed a first degree in law, such as an LLB, a Licenciado, etc. The general LLM provides professionals with the flexibility to create a highly specialized course of study that draws on our excellence in research, classroom instruction and experiential learning.

Which department am I in?

School of Law

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

US$32,100.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected February 2027

Start date

January 2027

Venue

North Campus

Flint Entrance,

Amherst,

Massachusetts,

14260, United States

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

US$32,100.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

North Campus

Flint Entrance,

Amherst,

Massachusetts,

14260, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to the General LL.M. Program requires a first degree in Law (JD or LLB). Students must take a minimum of 24 credits to complete the General LL.M. degree, including a minimum of three credits of experiential learning. Courses qualifying as experiential include externships, clerkships, clinical programs and practicums, as well as a variety of in-class courses. International students will additionally take a two-credit legal research and writing class and a two-credit course that introduces the United States legal system.