Case Western Reserve University School of Law now offers two categories of Master of Law Programs, which can be completed full-time in nine months or part-time in up to four years and can be combined with another graduate degree as part of a dual-degree program. Courses are offered at the law school throughout the day, including limited late-afternoon, evening and summer options. Only a handful of students are admitted each year.
LLM Degree
Our 24-credit LLM Degree program is designed for U.S.-trained lawyers looking to gain specialized education and experience in a particular area of law. This degree is helpful for lawyers who are looking to shift to a new field of law, restart a career as after taking time away from practicing law or seeking to augment their JD degree from a lower-ranked school. Students are admitted directly into a specific area of concentration.
The following specializations are available:
- Financial Integrity Law
- Health Law
- International Business Law
- International Criminal Law
- International Law
- Intellectual Property Law
Master of Law Degree
Our 30-credit Master of Law Degree is designed for U.S. or foreign-trained undergraduate or graduate students who do not have an initial law degree and are seeking U.S. legal training but not a full JD at this time. This degree is helpful for students planning to work in related fields but who do not need a full JD degree, students who are looking for relevant legal training as part of a dual graduate degree but do not plan to practice law, and those who are looking to bolster their credentials before applying to JD programs.
The following specializations are available:
- Criminal Law
- Health Law
- International Business Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Public International Law
- U.S. & Global Legal Studies