Harvard Law Llm Program

    The LL.M. (Master of Laws) program at Harvard Law School is a one-year degree program that typically includes 180 students from some 65 countries. The program is designed for intellectually curious and thoughtful candidates who come from a variety of legal systems and backgrounds and who have various career plans. Harvardâs LL.M. students include lawyers working in firms, government officials, law professors, judges, diplomats, human rights activists, doctoral students, business people, and others. The diversity of the participants in the LL.M. program contributes significantly to the educational experience of all students at the School.

    LL.M. Degree Overview

    To be considered for the LL.M. program, an applicant must have a J.D. (Juris Doctor) from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or a first law degree (J.D., LL.B. or the equivalent) from a foreign law school. Admission to the LL.M. program is highly competitive. Each year approximately 1,600 applicants compete for around 180 places in the LL.M. program. Most applicants are fully qualified for the program, and the Committee on Graduate Studies must select from among a large number of candidates who have excellent credentials.




Harvard Law Llm Program