LLM

140 West 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023, USA
Phone: 212.636.6810 | Website: law.fordham.edu

Introduction

Fordham Law School's LLM programs are among the most highly regarded in the United States. These programs, as well as the Law School's outstanding faculty members, attract lawyers from the US and around the world seeking specialized knowledge, training, and career advancement. Fordham's Master of Laws students gain an in-depth understanding of some of the most important and rapidly changing fields of law. Foreign-trained law graduates also acquire a nuanced understanding of the US legal system and culture.

Fordham Law's graduate students also take advantage of Fordham Law's prime location in the heart of New York City, the nation's legal, financial, and media capital; a committed student and alumni community of legal professionals around the world; and a dedicated staff of professionals who are here to ensure that your time at Fordham is both academically and personally rewarding.

Law School Enrollment

• Total LLM enrollment: 197
• Full time: 171
• Part time: 26

Housing

There are a limited number of dorm rooms available to LLM students. The Residential Life Office will make housing assignments on a first-come, first-served basis. For applications and information contact the Residential Life Office at reslifelc@fordham.edu.

Most students live off campus, either in Manhattan or other boroughs of New York City, or in New Jersey. An excellent public transportation network makes for easy travel into and within New York City.

LLM Programs/Areas of Specialization

Our five LLM degree programs are built on the principles of globalization and specialization. At Fordham Law, these two guiding ideas are not mutually exclusive; they are interdependent.

• Banking, Corporate, and Finance Law: Students in the Master of Laws program in Banking, Corporate, and Finance Law acquire a sophisticated appreciation of corporate structure, an understanding of the laws relating to capital markets and financial institutions, and genuine insights into the goals and strategies of US executives and business lawyers.
• Intellectual Property and Information Technology: Fordham Law's unique program in Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law combines the classic study of intellectual property rights with the rapidly emerging field of information technology law. Students study fundamental and advanced intellectual property rights issues in copyright, patent, and trademark law, and also learn about issues that lie at the head of today's digital information society, such as cybercrime, e-commerce, information privacy law, and Internet law.
• International Business and Trade Law: The LLM program in International Business and Trade Law prepares lawyers to meet the challenges of an increasingly global economy by giving them the knowledge and training needed to handle complex transnational transactions that define the current legal and business environment.
• International Law and Justice: This program offers students the opportunity to gain an advanced understanding of human rights protection and promotion on international, regional, and domestic levels. This degree is designed primarily for lawyers who work in the public sector, including high-level government attorneys and leaders in nongovernmental organizations and academics.
• US and Comparative Law: This program is designed for students who have received their primary legal education in a civil law country and who are interested in an introduction to the fundamental principles of the US legal system and basic concepts of US law. This program is geared toward lawyers who plan to return to their home countries within a few years of receiving the LLM degree.

Application Procedure

• Application can be made online either through LSAC or through our website. The deadline for spring (January) is October 1, and the deadline for fall (August) is March 1.
• $70 application fee ($100 for applications submitted after the application deadline).
• All applicants are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL^®) or International Legal English Certificate (ILEC) unless they hold a degree from the United States, Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, or the United Kingdom.
• All applicants must submit the following documentation:
  • Official transcript from each college, university, graduate, and law school attended.
  • A typewritten, 500-word personal statement describing your reasons for pursuing this graduate degree.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • A current résumé or curriculum vitae.
• Tuition for academic year 2012–2013 is $48,900.

Contact Information

For additional information about Fordham's LLM programs, please contact:

Fordham University Law School—LLM Program
140 West 62nd Street, Room 405
New York, NY 10023
USA

Phone: 212.636.6883
Fax: 212.636.6922
E-mail: LLM@law.fordham.edu

Career Services

The Graduate Professional Development Program (GPDP) was created to address the career planning and professional development needs of Fordham Law School's LLM community. The GPDP sponsors a wide variety of programs for students, including programs on résumé writing, interviewing skills, and job-search strategies, as well as individualized counseling sessions. Alumni can take advantage of individual advising, as well as assistance with résumé and cover letter writing. We aim to provide the highest level of service to students, alumni, and employers alike.

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