LLM

PO Box 830902, Lincoln, NE 68583-0902, USA
Phone: 402.472.2161 | Website: law.unl.edu

Introduction

The University of Nebraska College of Law is part of the University of Nebraska system which serves as both the land-grant and the comprehensive public University for the state of Nebraska. The Law College community prides itself on being a great public law school with an international reach. The faculty and students at Nebraska Law come from around the country and the world to interact in a close-knit community that offers a wide-ranging curriculum and many other learning experiences. Lincoln is the state capital, which offers our students and graduates countless opportunities to be involved in the civic community. Nebraska Law is home to the nation's first, and only, LLM in Space, Cyber, and Telecommunications Law.

Law School Enrollment

• Total law school enrollment: approximately 400
• Total LLM enrollment: 9

Physical Facilities

Nebraska Law recently completed a renovation of nearly all of its facilities. The result is one of the most student-centered, technological law schools in the country. Nebraska Law is located in two adjoining buildings on the East Campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Student lounges invite students to take a break and interact with each other outside the walls of the classroom. Study rooms offer privacy, quiet, and a place to study in small groups. And, a newly renovated auditorium provides Nebraska Law with the ability to bring in speakers of interest to the entire college.

The Marvin and Virginia Schmid Law Library is the heart of the Nebraska Law community. Six professional law librarians work with the support of a dedicated library staff to provide outstanding service to our students. The recent renovations of the law library include:

• 14 group study rooms
• Table and carrel seating for 370
• Wireless Internet access throughout campus
• Two computer labs
• Westlaw and LexisNexis printing stations

In addition to these features within the Law College campus, Nebraska Law students also have access to university-wide resources including campus recreation and workout facilities, Husker athletic events, and numerous fine arts performances.

Housing

Residence Halls

University housing for graduate and professional students is available in Fedde Hall on East Campus and in Husker Hall, Selleck Hall, Husker Courtyards, and Husker Village on City Campus.

Family Housing

The University operates 153 unfurnished one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for full-time students who are either married or single parents. Because there is usually a long waiting list, students interested in this type of housing should apply as early as possible online or call 402.472.3753 for more information.

Off-Campus Housing

A wide variety of affordable off-campus housing is available throughout Lincoln, and a substantial number of apartments are available within walking distance of the Law College.

LLM Programs/Areas of Specialization

The University of Nebraska College of Law boasts the only Space, Cyber, and Telecommunications LLM program in the United States. The program is also the only one of its kind in the world taught in English and includes a significant cyber component. Courses are taught by internationally recognized scholars, and students ultimately receive an education that opens doors into the leading companies in the global space and telecommunications industries and the leading governmental actors in the most active space nation.

Opportunities

Nebraska Law offers three degrees connected with space, cyber, and telecommunications law:

• LLM in Space and Telecommunications Law (24 credit hours/2 semesters)
• JD with Space and Telecommunications Law emphasis (93 credit hours/6 semesters)
• MLS (33 credit hours/intended for non-lawyers)

Required LLM Coursework

• International Law
• Space Law
• National Security Space Law
• Domestic Telecom Law
• International Telecom Law: Global Communications and Cyberwarfare
• Researching Space Law
• Thesis

Elective Coursework

• Cyber Law
• National Space Legislation
• European Regulation of Space and Telecommunications
• US Military Space Law
• Spectrum Management Law and Policy
• International Business Transactions
• International Trade Law
• American Foreign Relations Law and Policy

LLM Application Information

• Application available: October 1, 2011–April 15, 2012
• Application deadline: April 15, 2012
• Application fee: $50
• Letters of Recommendation: 3 required
• Transcripts required from all applicants. Applicants should use the LSAC LLM Credential Assembly Service
• Minimum TOEFL^® score requirement for international applicants

Contact Information

For additional information, please visit the Space and Telecommunications Law website, or contact:

Gretchen Oltman
Executive Director
PO BOX 830902
Lincoln, NE 68588-0902
USA

Phone: 402.472.1662
E-mail: spaceandtelecomlaw@unl.edu

Student Services and Organizations

Nebraska Law students support each other throughout their time on campus and throughout their careers. You will create life-long connections that are sure to continue through your professional and personal lives. Nebraska Law students are extremely diverse in their life experiences, and they freely share these different points of view in and out of the classroom. While attending Nebraska Law students can participate in a wide range of activities, including the Lachs Space Law Moot Court competition, the Student Bar Association, and the International Law Society. In addition, LLM students participate in multiple conferences hosted by the Space, Cyber, and Telecommunications Law program that feature professionals from each field of study.

Career Services

The Career Services Office (CSO) at Nebraska Law is dedicated to providing students and alumni with the information and tools necessary for successful career development. Through an array of services including individual counseling, educational programming, interviewing opportunities, written and online resources, and job postings, the CSO helps provide students and alumni with the skills to manage their careers for a lifetime. In addition, the CSO works with an array of legal employers to facilitate the recruiting process. LLM students at Nebraska Law also have the opportunity to be matched with a mentor who is a professional working in the fields of space, cyber, or telecommunications law. This mentoring relationship can serve as a networking resource as LLM students pursue employment after graduation.

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