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61 Master's degrees in Civil & Private Law in United States
American Law
The LLM in American Law Program is specifically designed to prepare foreign-trained lawyers for the challenge of global practice. In this program, students are fully integrated into Boston University Law’s JD classes, where they sit side-by-side with American students being trained in the tradition of US legal education.
History and Juris Doctor
History and Juris Doctor from Wayne State University provides interdisciplinary training in history and law for students interested in legal academia or in law-related career paths, such as public policy or government work.
Social Work - Juris Doctor
Get the education you need with the Social Work - Juris Doctor program from University at Albany. Work in areas where law and social work regularly intersect such as child welfare, family law, mental health, services for disabled persons or the elderly, family violence, and corrections.
Law (JD) and Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
This Law (JD) and Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies dual degree from University of Texas at Austin is designed for those students who wish to study law and Russian, East European and Eurasian issues in an integrated and interdisciplinary manner. Students who expect to be involved in government service or legal practices with a Eastern European focus could benefit from this program.
Judicial Studies
The Judicial Studies program at University of Nevada, Reno is a specialized degree program for judges. Offered and supported by a number of judicial organizations, the University offers this degree for currently employed judges wishing to advance their education.
Women's Studies
The Master of Arts program in Women's Studies at The University of Alabama is an interdisciplinary program working cooperatively with other departments to provide knowledge of the cultural history and status of women and to conduct research on the forces which shape women’s role in society.
Laws
Laws from Harvard University is a one-year degree program that typically includes 180 students from some 70 countries. The Graduate Program is interested in attracting intellectually curious and thoughtful candidates from a variety of legal systems and backgrounds and with various career plans.
US Law and Dispute Resolution
The US Law and Dispute Resolution program at Pepperdine University is designed for students looking to focus on general law courses to qualify for a US bar exam. An LLM in US Law and Dispute Resolution provides legal professionals with advanced knowledge of the American legal and dispute resolution system.
Law
The Law School at International and Development Economics at Yale University admits a limited number of graduate students each year to pursue one year of full-time study leading to the degree of Master of Laws (LL.M.). Admission is generally open only to those committed to a career in teaching law.
Law and Governance
The Law and Governance programme at Montclair State University is a 36-credit Master of Arts degree delivered in-person. This postgraduate course focuses on the intersection of legal policy and leadership, offering flexible concentrations for students seeking to influence government, business, and non-profit sectors.

Master of Laws (LL.M) - With Civil Rights, Equal Protection and Social Justice Certificate
The Master of Laws (LL.M) - With Civil Rights, Equal Protection and Social Justice 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 Civil Rights, Equal Protection and Social Justice certificate empowers students to enroll in a wide variety of courses that allow for concentration in certain areas of law.

Juris Doctor
Realize your leadership potential at our top-value law school and lay the groundwork for an exceptional future with this Juris Doctor JD programme from University of Tulsa.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.