LLM

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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