Andrew M. Coats Hall, 300 Timberdell Road, Norman, OK 73019-5081, USA
Phone: 405.325.4699 | Website: www.law.ou.edu
Introduction
The University of Oklahoma College of Law was founded in 1909. The College of Law was then, and remains, the only state-supported law school in Oklahoma.
The College of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Thanks to a recent $20-million expansion and renovation, the College of Law has state-of-the-art classrooms and technology. Take a virtual tour of the College of Law.
Law School Enrollment
The Law Center is home to approximately 500 students, 38 full-time faculty members, numerous adjunct professors, administration staff, support personnel, the LLM program, a legal clinic, and the Law Library.
Physical Facilities
- Library is open 102 hours per week: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am–11:00 pm; Friday, 7:00 am–8:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 am–8:00 pm; and Sunday, 10:00 am–11:00 pm
- Recently renovated building with a wide variety of study spaces, including four multimedia study rooms with large LCD monitors, Blu-ray players, and DVD recorders, and six standard study rooms
- Comprehensive research collection of electronic and print resources with access to more than 20 online services and special collections in Native Peoples law, Energy law, and Oklahoma law
- Seven full-time librarians (three with JDs) and five full-time staff members
- Free wireless access at law school and throughout campus
- Two computer labs and a separate classroom for online instruction
Housing
Information about on-campus housing for graduate law students can be found at the Housing & Food website. Graduate student housing is available within a five-minute walk to the law school. Additionally, information about off-campus housing opportunities can be found at About the LLM Program.
LLM Programs/Areas of Specialization
The John B. Turner LLM Program offers a unique combination of courses, available only at OU, and allows students to choose from three specializations: energy and natural resources, indigenous peoples law, or US Legal Studies (for foreign-educated lawyers).
OU Law provides LLM students outstanding opportunities, such as studying in the classroom with world-class faculty and juris doctor students and attending guest lectures, field trips, social events, and networking opportunities. LLM students may also receive credit for related courses offered by other OU departments.
Legendary professors, including Richard Hemingway, Drew Kershen, Peter Krug, Victor Kulp, Eugene Kuntz, Maurice Merrill, Joe Rarick, and Rennard Strickland, have made OU Law a national leader in energy, natural resources, and indigenous peoples law. Professors who continue this tradition include Owen Anderson (oil and gas law; oil and gas contracts; and tax, international petroleum law, and transactions); Monica Erhman, joining the faculty spring 2014 (energy law); Taiawagi Helton (environmental law and Indian natural resources law); Joyce Palomar (land tenure security law, real estate development law, and land use law); Lindsay Robertson (Indian law, indigenous peoples law, human rights law); and Murray Tabb (environmental law). In addition, the college is fortunate to have several distinguished adjunct and visiting professors who teach highly specialized classes in this program area.
Master of Laws in Energy and Natural Resources
OU Law is at the forefront in its offering of legal courses focused on energy and natural resources. With many energy and natural resources companies headquartered in Oklahoma, OU Law sends a large number of graduates into energy-related fields and practices every year. OU Law prepares students to be leaders in energy and natural resources law and policy, assisting in the sustainable development of all forms of energy and natural resources in an environmentally responsible manner.
The LLM in Energy and Natural Resources can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.
Master of Laws in Indigenous Peoples Law
Located in the heart of the original Indian Territory, OU Law provides an ideal environment for the study of Native American law and issues concerning indigenous peoples. Oklahoma contains nearly 40 tribal nations and the second largest Native American population in the United States. Given their presence and the history of the region, Indian law affects virtually all areas of legal practice, making it a vibrant and growing field.
The LLM in Indigenous Peoples law can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.
Master of Laws in US Legal Studies (for Foreign-Educated Lawyers)
The US Legal Studies specialization allows foreign-educated lawyers to gain a general education in US law and legal issues. Students are encouraged to tailor the curriculum to fit their individualized needs, and courses may be selected to help the student prepare for taking a bar exam in the United States.
Courses within the US Legal Studies specialization may include Civil Procedure, Contracts, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, and Torts, among others.
The LLM in US Legal Studies can be completed in one year of full-time study.
Application Details
- Application: Available September 19, 2013, through March 30, 2014
- Application fee: $50
- Letters of recommendation: 2 preferred
- Transcripts: LSAC LLM Credential Assembly Service preferred for applicants with international law degrees and JD applicants with US law degrees
- Tuition and fees: Estimated at $34,359 for 2013–2014 program
Contact Information
For additional information, please visit About the LLM Program, or contact:
University of Oklahoma College of Law
300 Timberdell Road
Norman, OK 73019
USA
Phone: 405.325.6603
E-mail: llm@law.ou.edu
Student Services and Organizations
The OU College of Law is home to numerous student organizations including the Energy and Resources Law Students Association, Association of International Petroleum Negotiators OU Student Chapter, Native American Law Students Association, Black Law Student Association, and Organization for the Advancement of Women in Law.
Location
The University of Oklahoma College of Law is located on a beautiful bicycle-friendly campus in Norman, Oklahoma. Norman is located approximately 30 miles from Will Rogers International Airport in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and 180 miles north of Dallas, Texas. Norman was rated a top city for livability in a recent magazine survey. Nearby Oklahoma City, the state's capital, is considered one of America's most affordable cities, offering residents a high quality of life.
Career Services
The Office of Professional and Career Development (OPCD) at the University of Oklahoma College of Law is dedicated to the success of Oklahoma law graduates after their formal education. OPCD assists students with their individual employment searches and offers numerous services, including a Lunch and Learn series. Topics include immigration law, tribal law, corporate governance, work/life balance, oil and gas, alternatives to the practice of law, and more.
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