LLM

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 more than 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 in International Energy, Natural Resources, and Indigenous Peoples extends the University of Oklahoma's long history of excellence and expertise in energy law, natural resources law, and indigenous peoples law. This program is designed to be flexible, allowing international and American students to study in all three areas or concentrate their studies in one or two of these areas.

The LLM program offers a combination of courses available only at the University of Oklahoma. In addition to studying with the outstanding faculty, students have unique interdisciplinary opportunities to receive credit for related courses offered by other departments. The LLM program also includes guest lectures, field trips, social events, and networking opportunities. The College of Law has one of the most favorable faculty-to-student ratios among law schools world-wide, so students will enjoy unsurpassed opportunities for close interaction with full-time faculty.

Legendary professors, including Richard Hemingway, Victor Kulp, Eugene Kuntz, Maurice Merrill, Joe Rarick, and Rennard Strickland, have made the College of Law a national leader in energy, natural resources, and indigenous peoples. Professors who continue this tradition include Owen Anderson (oil and gas law, oil and gas contracts and tax, international petroleum law and transactions), Taiawagi Helton (environmental law and Indian natural resources law), Drew Kershen (water law, agricultural law, international bio-technology law), Peter Krug (international law, international business transactions, comparative law), Emily Meazell (energy law), Joyce Palomar (land tenure security law, real estate development law, 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.

• Application: Available September 15, 2012, through June 15, 2013
• Application fee: $50
• Letters of recommendation: 2 required
• 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 $34,191 for 2012–2013 program

For additional information, please visit About the LLM Program, or contact:

University of Oklahoma College of Law
300 Timberdell Road
Norman, OK 73019
USA

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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