Berkeley Law’s LL.M. program is designed for lawyers who are ready to take their legal education further. The program allows students to build on their existing legal education, develop a deeper understanding of the U.S. legal system, and gain advanced knowledge in areas of law that align with their interests and professional goals.
At the heart of the program is a rigorous curriculum taught by leading scholars, practitioners, and teachers. Foreign trained attorneys begin with Fundamentals of U.S. Law and Legal Research and Writing, courses designed to provide a foundation in the U.S. legal system and the skills needed to succeed in an American law school classroom. U.S.-trained attorneys build on their existing legal education through advanced coursework and electives. Students can then choose from a wide range of courses to develop deeper expertise in the areas of law most relevant to their academic and professional goals.
Berkeley Law’s academic community encourages students to look beyond traditional boundaries of legal study. Our faculty bring expertise from across the law and related disciplines, giving LL.M. students the opportunity to examine complex legal questions from multiple perspectives and engage with ideas at the forefront of legal education and research. Whether studying business, technology, international law, environmental law, public interest law, or another field, students can pursue courses that deepen their existing expertise and expand their understanding of the law.
The LL.M. program also offers opportunities to focus your studies. Students can pursue certificates of specialization in areas including Business Law, Technology Law, International Law, Public Interest and Social Justice Law, Energy and Clean Technology Law, Environmental Law, and AI Law and Regulation, depending on their track and program requirements. These areas of specialization allow students to develop deeper knowledge in a particular field while gaining a broader understanding of the legal issues that shape it.
The LL.M. offers two ways to pursue this education. The Traditional Track provides an immersive academic year in Berkeley, while the Executive Track offers a more flexible structure for attorneys who want to spend less time away from home. Both tracks lead to the same LL.M. degree and provide a rigorous Berkeley Law education, while allowing students to choose the format that best fits their circumstances.
At Berkeley Law, an LL.M. is an opportunity to build on the legal education you already have, deepen your knowledge, and gain the perspective and expertise to advance your work as a lawyer.
Which LL.M. Track is Right For Me?
One size does not fit all. That’s why we offer two different program track options— both of which lead to the same Berkeley Law LL.M. degree. Click one of the boxes below to learn more.
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