Civil & Private LawNorth America

80 Master's degrees in Civil & Private Law in North America

St. John's University3,9(17)

New York City, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Bankruptcy

The joint J.D./LL.M. in Bankruptcy degree program is designed to be as flexible as possible. The program is open to both St. John's University students and J.D. candidates at any ABA-accredited law school.

Master Full-time On-campus

3½ years$15,428/yr

Illinois Institute of Technology4,5(15)

Chicago, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Trial Advocacy for International Students

The Trial Advocacy for International Students programme from Illinois Institute of Technology invites foreign attorneys and law students with divergent trial practice backgrounds to gain exposure to the U.S. adversarial trial system—a system somewhat similar to newly revised “oral trials” being adopted by many other countries.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus

2 years$33,318/yr

Montclair State University4,3(7)

Montclair, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Law and Governance - Governance, Compliance, and Regulation

The Law and Governance - Governance, Compliance, and Regulation MA at Montclair State University is a 36-credit postgraduate programme delivered in-person. It provides advanced legal knowledge for leadership roles in the public and private sectors, focusing on regulatory frameworks and organisational oversight for global impact.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$18,324/yr

Saint Louis University4,1(35)

Saint Louis, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Law and Sociology Dual Degree

The Law and Sociology Dual Degree at Saint Louis University capitalizes on the advantages of legal training and social science research expertise.

Master Full-time On-campus

4 years$55,260/yr

University of Notre Dame4,5(22)

South Bend, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Fundamentals of American Private Law

The University of Notre Dame offers a concentration in the Fundamentals of American Private Law for students pursuing the LL.M. at Notre Dame.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus

1 year$66,934/yr

Western University - Canada4,0(56)

London, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Studies in Law

Studies in Law from Western University - Canada is designed for professionals or academics in other disciplines who do not have a degree in Law but who feel that an understanding of law would enhance their current research or profession.

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$16,130/yr

Washburn University

Topeka, United States

Studies in Law

Washburn University Law's Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.) degree is for individuals engaged in professional work who may benefit from formal exposure to the study of law.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$10,950/yr

Loyola University Chicago4,1(13)

Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Child and Family Law

The Child and Family Law degree from Loyola University Chicago is designed to sharpen and inform both qualities. This program offers a comprehensive study of the most current legal issues involving children and their families.

LL.M. Part-time Online

2½ years$18,288/yr

George Washington University4,2(39)

Washington, D. C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Dual Degree in Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor

The Dual Degree in Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor at George Washington University offers a joint program leading to the master of business administration and juris doctor (JD) degree.

M.B.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$60,204/yr

University of Manitoba4,2(106)

Winnipeg, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Law

Law from University of Manitoba offers an intellectually stimulating environment to domestic and international students seeking graduate education in law. We are committed to fostering theoretical, doctrinal and inter-disciplinary scholarship of national and international significance.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus

1 year$10,148/yr

Saint Louis University4,1(35)

Saint Louis, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Law and Health Administration Dual Degree

The Law and Health Administration Dual Degree at Saint Louis University prepares students to understand not only the complex workings of the legal system but the administrative needs of health care organizations.

Master Full-time On-campus

4 years$55,260/yr

PennState Dickinson Law4,4(39)

University Park, United States

Master of Laws (LL.M) - With Litigation and Dispute Resolution Certificate

The Master of Laws (LL.M) - With Litigation and Dispute Resolution Certificate at Pennsylvania State University gives students and lawyers from both inside and outside the U.S. a chance to pursue a higher-level understanding of the American legal system. The Litigation and Dispute Resolution certificate empowers students to enroll in a wide variety of courses that allow for concentration in certain areas of law.

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$60,052/yr

Fordham University4,3(23)

Online Top 6% in Worldwide

Corporate Compliance (Online)

The Corporate Compliance (Online) program from Fordham University —the first of its kind in the country—introduces students to a rapidly emerging field that is often global in scope. This unique program prepares candidates to respond effectively to new and complex regulatory demands.

Master Part-time Online

1 year$68,220/yr

edX - online learning platform4,2(10)

Online

International Law MicroMasters Program

EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the International Law MicroMasters Program in collaboration with Université Catholique de Louvain - LouvainX .

Pre-Master Part-time Online

1 year, 3 months$716/yr

University of Windsor4,3(38)

Windsor, Canada Top 4% in Worldwide

Law

The University of Windsor Law’s LLM offers students the opportunity to be integrated into a scholarly community. Given the small size of the program, students will engage closely with faculty members who are leading experts in their fields.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus

1 year$12,182/yr

Queen's University4,2(39)

Kingston, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Administration and Juris Doctor

This Public Administration and Juris Doctor MPA/JD course from Queen's University is an excellent choice if you seek to combine advanced skills in policy analysis and management with training in law for successful policy development and implementation.

Master Full-time On-campus

3½ years$30,019/yr

Emory University4,3(38)

Atlanta, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Laws

The Laws program from Emory University is a highly customizable 24-credit-hour program designed for individuals with a first degree in law who are seeking to build upon their legal background for professional and scholarly advancement.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus

1 year$69,510/yr

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Master of Laws

The residential Master of Laws LL.M. program at University of Southern California is designed for international attorneys, judges, government officials, prosecutors, corporate legal counsel, bankers, and recent law graduates who are interested in receiving a degree in American law and the U.S. legal system, and prepares them for leadership roles in the global market.

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$84,034/yr

Texas A&M University4,1(19)

College Station, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Laws

Laws from Texas A&M University is an advanced law degree for students who have already earned a J.D. or its equivalent from a law school outside the United States.

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$37,638/yr

Drexel University4,3(158)

Online Top 2% in Worldwide

NCAA Compliance (Online)

The NCAA Compliance (Online) from Drexel University provides the tools you need to ensure that collegiate athletics programs are complying with NCAA—National Collegiate Athletic Association—rules and regulations.

Postgraduate Certificate Part-time Online

$14,175/full