1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464-9831, USA
Phone: 757.352.4584 | Website: www.regent.edu/acad/schlaw/
Introduction
American law is the common currency of business transactions worldwide,
influencing law, policy, and government around the globe. Regent University School
of Law's on-campus or online LLM in American Legal Studies meets the need for
international attorneys who wish to be trained in American law. Designed for graduates
of accredited institutions outside the United States who have already earned a JD-equivalent law
degree, Regent's LLM offers students a rigorous academic experience plus the unique
benefit of studying American law from a Christian perspective.
With Regent's online LLM in American Legal Studies program option, students can earn an exceptional
legal degree without the added expense of leaving home, job, or family to study abroad.
About Regent University School of Law
Regent is a nondenominational academic institution that welcomes students
of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds who wish to study law from a
Christian perspective. Regent Law was fully accredited by the American
Bar Association (ABA) in 1996. Our faculty of Christian legal scholars–from
noted institutions such as Harvard, Yale, and the University of Chicago–are
deeply committed to students' academic and spiritual success. Programs
and centers include the Center for Global Justice, which equips students to
leverage the rule of law in ending human rights abuses worldwide through
funded international internships, coursework, and human rights-related
programming. Our Center for Advocacy's legal-skills programs emphasize
writing, negotiation, trial, and appellate advocacy skills, and develop
law students who regularly earn top honors at regional and national
competitions. The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) and ACLJ
Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow, distinguished professor, are integral to the
campus community. Over 2,700 alumni—servant leaders practicing in 47
states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and several foreign countries—
include public servants such as Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell '89.
LLM Admission Requirements
JD-equivalent law degree
from an accredited
academic institution
outside the US
- Admitted to the practice of
law or eligible for licensure
by the relevant authorities
in the lawyer's home
country
- English proficiency
on the TOEFL exam:
600 paper-based, 250
computer-based, or 100
Internet-based
To receive Regent's LLM
degree, students must complete 24 credit hours
and maintain a cumulative
grade-point average of 2.0.
Application Instructions
- Visit the LLM in American Legal Studies website for detailed instructions and to
apply. Applicants will be directed to the LSAC online
application for admission.
- An application fee of $50 (payable online) is due at the
time of application.
- Fall-term applications may be submitted after October
1 preceding the desired August enrollment with
priority admission and financial aid consideration given
to applications submitted by February.
- Spring-term applications may be submitted after
February 1 preceding the desired January enrollment.
Priority consideration will be given to applications
for admission and financial aid submitted by June
15 preceding the desired January enrollment. Initial
US attendees are strongly encouraged to pursue fall
admission.
- Late applications will be considered on a space available
basis, though international students who wish
to study on campus have firm deadlines regarding the
issuance of their I-20 form.
Applying for Admission as an International Student
The School of Law welcomes applications from citizens of other countries.
International applicants must meet specific admission requirements in addition to
those required of US citizens or permanent residents:
- In addition to the standard application documents required of US citizens,
international applicants who wish to study on campus must also submit the
International Preliminary Form (IPF) with all required supporting documentation.
- International students who reside in the US and who plan to study online must
submit a copy of their visa. Forms, deadline information, and other instruction may
be found at International Students.
Deadlines are firm. Questions may be addressed to lawschool@regent.edu.
Core Courses
American Legal System and Writing (3 credits)
- Foundations of American Legal Thought (3 credits)
- Students must also satisfy a thesis/writing requirement
by taking a seminar course, an independent course, or
another course designated by the law school.
- Students who have not studied law from the Anglo-American common law legal tradition will be required to
take either Advanced Torts or Contracts (2 credits each).
Elective Courses
- On-campus students: The remainder of the 24 credit
hours may be selected from existing JD courses in the
law school catalog in consultation with the director of
the LLM program, James Davids.
- Online students: See our list of available elective courses
at the LLM in American Legal Studies website.
Law School Enrollment
For the 2012–2013 academic year, a total of 418 students were enrolled inclusive of full-time and part-time JD students and LLM students.
Physical Facilities
The Regent University Law Library, established in 1986, is the largest, most complete law library in Hampton Roads, Virginia, occupying the entire third floor of the 150,000-square-foot university library building immediately adjacent to the School of Law. The Law Library contains over 387,000 volumes and includes the statutes and state digests of all 50 states and three territories, the complete National Reporter System, all cases prior to the reporter system, and an extensive collection of federal materials. The Law Library also holds many international and foreign law titles, significant materials for research in public policy and law, topical treatises, loose-leaf services, and an excellent collection of law journal and law review material.
Regent University School of Law is housed in Robertson Hall, which is also home to the schools of divinity, government, law, and undergraduate studies. Robertson Hall is equipped with the latest technology in audio/video equipment and cameras for simultaneous broadcasting. The building also boasts a 380-seat moot court/city council chamber.
Accommodations
Participants are responsible for arranging their accommodations. Once admitted,
international students may apply online for student housing at the Residence Life website. (Visit the website for additional information.) A list of off-campus
local housing options may be found online at the Off-Campus Housing website. Spring
accommodations for on-campus students may be difficult to obtain.
Contact Information
For information on tuition, financial aid, and how to apply, please visit the LLM in American Legal Studies website, or contact:
James Davids
LLM Program Director and Professor
Regent University School of Law
1000 Regent University Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
USA
Phone: 877.267.5072
E-mail: lawschool@regent.edu
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