The LLM in Business and Corporate Law at the University of San Diego School of Law is a professional development degree that was designed specifically for attorneys who need to expand an existing practice to include complex business transactions, as well as those who seek to change their practice from a law firm to an in-house position as corporate counsel.
- Available courses highlight practical as well as theoretical knowledge, and focus on a wide range of subjects that impact business transactions in the U.S. and around the world.
- Common subjects include taxation, labor and employment, corporate finance, intellectual property and international transactions.
- Creating an individualized combination of approved electives and other courses allows candidates to design a program that best suits their professional interests.
Our program was highlighted in an article published by LLM Guide: Inside LL.M.s in Corporate Law.
International Applicants
Please note: International applicants should apply for the LLM in U.S. Law program with a concentration in Business and Corporate Law. GPA and language accommodations are available for many U.S. Law candidates. Please contact Graduate and International Programs with any questions or concerns.
- Students may begin the program in the Fall, Spring or Summer term (Summer option is only for part-time applicants).
- Candidates may complete the degree requirements in as little as 1 year, or may take up to 4 years.
- Full-time (9 or more credits) and part-time (8 or fewer credits) options are available.
- Coursework is offered in both the day and evening to accommodate different student needs.
- A candidate for this LLM degree must successfully complete 24 credit hours of appropriate coursework.
- Required course: Corporations.
- 4 of the 24 credits must fulfill a written work requirement, which may be satisfied by a minimum of two research papers in the area of business and corporate law.
- 15 of the 24 credits must come from approved elective courses in the area of business and corporate law.
- Remaining credits may be chosen from any of our other course offerings.
- Full details of the degree requirements may be found in the School of Law Academic Rules in the Student Handbook.
- See course descriptions page for examples of current and recently offered courses that are eligible for approved elective credit in the LLM in Business and Corporate Law program.
- Visit our Financial Aid website for tuition, fee, and scholarship information.
- Candidates work closely with the Director to design a program that fulfills not only the degree requirements, but also the attorney's professional goals.
- The Office of Career and Professional Development offers individualized career counseling appointments, as well as many other resources ranging from networking events to information about specific job opportunities.
Alumni of this program practice in numerous areas, including as corporate counsel and as attorneys in fields as diverse as biotech, retirement planning, international business transactions and general corporate law.
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