LLM

John Rogers Hall, 3120 East Fourth Place, Tulsa, OK 74104, USA
Phone: 918.631.2406 | Website: www.utulsa.edu/law

Introduction

The University of Tulsa College of Law, a top private law school, offers special opportunities to JD and LLM candidates for leadership, academic excellence, and professional growth in a collegial atmosphere where students collaborate and faculty have a true open-door policy. Founded in 1923 by a group of Tulsa attorneys, TU Law was accredited by the American Bar Association in 1953 and admitted to membership in the Association of American Law Schools in 1966.

In 2000, the College of Law opened a new state-of-the-art law library known as the Mabee Legal Information Center, and in 2002, the College renovated and remodeled its Model Court Room, now known as the Price-Turpen Courtroom. Several additional renovations were completed in the summer of 2009 and again in 2011. The renovations consist of an interior redesign of the public lobby, classrooms, and corridors, as well as new restroom facilities, lockers, and administrative areas.

Law School Enrollment and Faculty

With less than 350 students, TU College of Law has an impressive 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Classes are designed for as few as 12 and no more than 65 students. Our faculty members are exceptional professors, recognized nationally and internationally for their expertise. They specialize in areas as diverse as international trade, energy regulation, Native American tribal jurisdiction, trial tactics, and bioethics, making them authorities in their fields.

Facilities

Over the last nine years, the College of Law has committed itself to achieving a physical facility capable of supporting a legal program grounded in academic excellence and technological growth. With the support of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends, the College of Law has made substantial improvements to the existing physical facility and has built a state-of-the-art law library and legal information center.

• The Mabee Legal Information Center—In 2000, the College of Law library was renovated, remodeled, and incorporated into the new Mabee Legal Information Center (MLIC). The MLIC, a 10.4 million dollar project, includes space for two law journals, centers and certificate programs, and a growing alumni organization and associated activities. The MLIC, with its over 400,000-volume collection and nine professional librarians, is one of the best law school libraries in the nation. The MLIC is a resource-rich and technologically advanced facility, giving students and the Tulsa legal community access to the highest standard in legal study and research.
• The Wm. Stuart Price and Michael C. Turpen Courtroom—Designed for the future of legal instruction, everything in the facility is state of the art—sound system, broadcast and recording capabilities, videoconferencing, and wireless network. This courtroom functions as a training ground for future trial lawyers, a practice field for moot court competitions, and a classroom for superior legal education.
• The Boesche Legal Clinic—TU's award-winning Boesche Legal Clinic represents another important aspect of legal education—clinical instruction. This technologically advanced facility allows TU law students to meet real clients with real problems in a law firm simulated setting. This allows the students to put their legal skills and classroom education to the test while under the close supervision of a staff attorney.
• Technological Excellence—The College of Law has 802.11g wireless access throughout the building. Law students also have wireless Internet access across the entire 200-acre University campus (both indoor and outdoor coverage). Classrooms are equipped with touch-screen control systems and a full array of technology, including front-projection systems, computers, laptop connections, and document cameras.

Housing

Norman Village Apartments, located on campus and conveniently situated down the street from the College of Law, offer law students luxurious one- and two-bedroom apartments that feature off-street parking, spacious living room and dining areas, and full-size kitchens with utility areas for washers and dryers. Many apartments also have fireplaces and/or vaulted ceilings, and all have a patio or balcony.

In lieu of the University Apartments, we recognize that some of our students prefer to live off campus for various reasons. If you decide that living on campus is not preferable, we recommend you use an independent apartment locator, whom many of our students work with, to assess your individual needs and streamline the selection to only those apartments that would be best for you.

LLM Programs

American Indian and Indigenous Law

Continuing its role at the forefront in the field of research and learning in Indian law, TU is proud to offer the LLM in American Indian and Indigenous Law. The LLM is designed to train American lawyers and lawyers from around the world in the issues critical to understanding and representing American Indians and other Indigenous Peoples.

The LLM offers a balanced approach, emphasizing the three foundational sets of legal principles: domestic laws of the United States (federal Indian law), law of the tribal governments, and international law applicable to Indigenous Peoples. The vast array of available courses allows students to gain a general understanding of each of the three sets of foundational principles, and then proceed to specialize in one or more of them or develop a related subspecialty, such as in natural resources law. Additionally, TU College of Law offers unparalleled resources and opportunities, including

• a wide range of specialized Indian law courses, including gaming, tribal government, tribal economic development, and natural resources law;
• full-time professors who specialize in Indian law and make pivotal contributions to the field, such as contributions to Cohen's Handbook of Federal Indian Law and writing advanced Indian law casebooks;
• the Gilcrease Museum—created by Thomas Gilcrease, a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and now operated by TU—is an internationally renowned museum containing significant collections of Native American art and history and artifacts of the American West;
• opportunities to work with nearby tribal governments;
• a specialized library collection in Indian and indigenous law overseen by a dedicated Native American resources/reference law librarian;
• the University's McFarlin Library containing extensive one-of-a-kind holdings—such as the John W. Shleppy Collection, one of the nation's most complete set of laws, constitutions, and regulations involving tribes—and the papers of Samuel Worcester, of Worcester v. Georgia fame, in the Alice Robertson collection;
• a well-respected law review symposium issue on Indian law;
• alumni who hold faculty positions at law schools and major universities and others who serve as part-time faculty; and
• alumni who serve, or have served, tribes throughout the country such as the Bristol Bay Native Association (Alaska), Cherokee Nation, Delaware Tribe, Fort Belknap Indian Community, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Navajo Nation, Sac and Fox Nation, Salt River Prima-Maricopa, Tonkawa Tribe, and others as elected officials, tribal judges, attorneys, and in other capacities.

Tuition

Tuition is a flat rate of $20,000 or $835 per credit hour.

American Law for Foreign Graduates

The Master's in American Law for Foreign Graduates program is specifically designed for non-US trained lawyers. The master's program consists of a full course of study over two semesters equaling 24 credit hours. LLM degree candidates will enroll in one semester designed to introduce the candidate to US law and one semester course on US legal methodology. The LLM student will be expected to complete an additional six to eight courses. Students will be closely counseled in their course selection. Students are invited to choose from any of the many courses offered by the College of Law and the other graduate departments of the University of Tulsa.

Energy Law Concentration

LLM students in the American Law for Foreign Graduates program may choose to pursue an Energy Law Concentration. Through this concentration, students

• examine legal and policy approaches for achieving the important goals of energy reliability, sustainable supplies of natural resources, and a healthy environment.
• can study with our knowledgeable law faculty through a range of course options, including International Environmental Law, International Energy and Natural Resources Law, Water Law, and Oil and Gas Law. Students are also required to take Legal English and Introduction to United States Law.
• will have opportunities to interact with leaders and alumni in the energy sector and with energy-focused programs, law journals, and organizations at the law school and throughout the university campus.

For more information on the Energy Law Concentration, visit the Energy Law Concentration website.

Tuition

Tuition is a flat rate of $28,000.

LLM Application Requirements

• Rolling admissions, fall and spring start dates
• Apply through LSAC's LLM Credential Assembly Service (LLM CAS)
• Complete official transcripts (all applicants must submit through LSAC)
• An 800-word personal statement (in English)
• A writing sample (brief, law review article, or any scholarly work in English)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Résumé
• International applicants only—Submit a TOEFL scoring of 90 or above or an IETLS scoring of 7.0
• International applicants only—Submit a Confirmation of Financial Resources (CFR) form

Contact Information

For additional information, please visit the LLM Admissions website, or contact:

Laura Volpe
Admissions Counselor for Diversity Outreach and LLM Recruitment
3120 East Fourth Place
Tulsa, OK 74104
USA

Phone: 918.631.5480
Fax: 918.631.3630
E-mail: lawadmissions@utulsa.edu

Leadership and Involvement

Student organizations offer opportunity for leadership roles and engagement with the local community. Organizations like the Women's Law Caucus, Native American Law Student Association, and International Law Students' Association allow students to be involved while cultivating relationships with colleagues and community leaders.

Location

University of Tulsa's 200-acre campus is located two miles east of downtown Tulsa, a metropolitan city with a population exceeding a half a million people. The city's remarkable cultural, technological, and economic resources nourish the University's mission and enrich its life, just as the University, in turn, enriches the city.

In its vibrant urban environment, the University of Tulsa offers a diversity of learning experiences, a balance between career preparation and liberal education, teaching, and research, and endeavors to instill in its students an understanding that stature as an individual and value as a member of society depend upon continual learning.

Student Services and Professional Development

Committed to your growth as a legal scholar, TU offers high levels of academic support and faculty accessibility. Additionally, at Tulsa Law we are committed to fostering your success from admission through employment. In fact, we firmly believe the most meaningful measure of our success is the success our graduates have in launching rewarding careers in the legal profession. We have a highly proactive Office of Professional Development that serves alumni as well as current students. Moreover, as a Tulsa Law graduate, you will be connected to a broader alumni network that spans all 50 states and abroad.

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